Published at 19th of August 2026 6:21 am

Chapter 4463: Looking At You Is Enough

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From time to time, the skeletal fish glanced at the skeleton beside it and felt that this new brother was simply perfect. The skeletons that Fishbone had met before had all either wanted to take shortcuts to get into the castle or had no talent for music at all. Of course, most had simply ignored it. Only this brother was enthusiastic, unrestrained, talkative, and honest. A true brother.

The only question was whether this brother's talent for music was as high as Fishbones own, but that did not matter. It could teach him. It could teach him.

Joy City was enormous, but with the fish skeleton leading the way through the rivers, they quickly found Zhou.

After the war against the Divine Realm Civilization, the white bones of Zhou's body were clearly far more damaged than before, but their aura was no longer silent. Instead, they had a new measure of ferocity.

The fish skeleton led Lu Yin over. Boss Zhou, I've come to see you again.

Lu Yin looked ahead. Zhou did not pay them any attention at all, merely sitting there by themself. There was no way to tell what they were doing.

The fish skeleton called out a few more greetings, but Zhou still ignored it.

It looked at Lu Yin helplessly, and he gave it a confident nod. Let me handle this.

The fish skeleton asked hopefully, Can you do it?

Absolutely. Lu Yin was extremely confident. There was no way he would fail. He had Possessed Zhou before, and his understanding of the skeleton could not be better. If Lu Yin still could not take control of the situation with such an advantage, what use was any of his knowledge?

He walked over to stand in front of Zhou, turning his back to the fish skeleton before slowly saying, I miss Revolution Planet.

Zhou suddenly turned to stare at Lu Yin, clearly in utter disbelief.

Lu Yin lifted his head to meet Zhou's gaze. I never thought I would see you from this angle, Boss Zhou. It's been a long time.

Zhou stared at Lu Yin. Although they had no eyes, their huge empty sockets were fixed on Lu Yin all the same. Who are you?

Lu Yin performed a strange salute toward the Immortal skeleton. Fishbone could not understand it and watched on in confusion, but it also felt a trace of hope. For so many years, it had tried every possible thing to speak with Zhou and failed every time, but this new brother had drawn Zhou's attention the moment that he arrived. There was definitely hope.

Zhou's voice changed, picking up a tinge of excitement. Are you a creature of Revolution Planet?

Lu Yin fell silent for a moment. Back then, I was insignificant. I could only look up to you, Boss. I had no way to approach you. I could not even get close to One Revolution or Two Revolutions. By a twist of fate, I was able to get away from Revolution Planet, but because I was far too weak, I never managed to get very far.

On the day that Revolution Planet was destroyed, I was brought here, caught up in everything. I saw Revolution Planet fall with my own eyes. I saw Yizhuan and Erzhuan become skeleton lifeforms. I saw you, Boss, personally destroy them and then destroy all life in Revolution Planet.

Zhou's body quivered as they stared at Lu Yin. You saw it?

Lu Yin nodded. I did.

Of course he did, as he had seen it from Zhou's own memories. Revolution Planet had been Zhou's native civilization. Once, Revolution Planet had only been a single planet, but during Zhous cultivation journey, Revolution Planet had been destroyed during a battle with a powerful enemy. Zhou had then named the entire megaverse Revolution Planet, and since the name represented an entire megaverse, it naturally included all kinds of creatures.

There was no problem with Lu Yin having the form of a human because Zhou had no memories of human civilization, only a great number of unfamiliar lifeforms from the Revolution Planet Megaverse.

As for Yizhuan and Erzhuan, they had both been peak experts from the Revolution Planet Megaverse, peak Dukkhans who had overseen the megaverse on Zhou's behalf. During the battle against Joy City, Withered Requiem had granted Bone Script to countless creatures in the Revolution Planet Megaverse. Zhou had not been able to bear the humiliation and had personally destroyed all life, but in the end, they themself had succumbed to Withered Requiems Bone Script, transforming into another lifeform.

The shift in life had preserved Zhous memories and mind, so in truth, nothing had changed. Zhou had desperately wanted to commit suicide, but they no longer had control over themself. No life granted through Bone Script remained truly autonomous. They could retain their own thoughts, but they could never even conceive the idea of betraying the Death Megaverse.

It was profoundly tragic and remained true unless the lifeforms Stillness surpassed that of the one who had used Bone Script on them.

One attack, Cosmic Erasure, and one use of Bone Script had transformed an intensely proud Immortal into something that, after slaughtering the creatures of their own megaverse, could only stay in Joy City and fight wars for the Death Megaverse.

Zhou's memories had struck Lu Yin deeply and reminded him of the vision of the abyss that he had once seen in a vision. Countless people had thrown away their lives just to approach the figure standing past that abyss, and they had ultimately become a sea of dancing bones.

This Zhou was worthy of Lu Yin's respect, but if they met in the Aevum Inch, they would still be an enemy. They fought for their civilization, while Lu Yin also had to consider his own.

I'm sorry, Zhou spoke in a low voice, their body slowly collapsing.

Lu Yin looked at Zhou. I understand. There's nothing to apologize for.

Zhou shook their head. For the sake of my civilization, I destroyed everything with my own hands. I thought that, even if my civilization perished, I could at least preserve the last shreds of my dignity, but even I was controlled. I am no longer the Zhou of your memories, only a ridiculous skeleton, a piece of trash controlled by the Death Megaverse.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry

Not even another Immortal could force an Immortal to willingly bow and apologize, let alone to a weak creature that had once looked up to the Immortal. The entire ordeal was a torment beyond measure, but it was possible that this was also a kind of release for Zhou.

Not every creature that was transformed by Bone Script lost their essence in the same way that Baisha Tiancheng had. They could still be themselves, merely with the stamp of the Death Megaverse marking them. They could not betray the Death Megaverse, control their own life or death, or refuse commands. But beyond that, they remained the same as before.

That was different from what Lu Yin had previously thought the Death Megaverse to be.

He bowed again, using that same strange etiquette that was so foreign to the fish skeleton. Boss Zhou, can you help me?

Zhou did not understand. Help you?

They did not once doubt Lu Yin. At a time like this, who would pretend to be a creature from the Revolution Planet Megaverse? What possible benefit could there be to such an act? As for why Lu Yin had taken so long to come find Zhou, Lu Yin did not need to even concoct an explanation; Zhou could imagine countless reasons on their own.

Sometimes, a lie did not come from the liar, but rather from the one being lid to. Only the deceived could complete a lie in their own mind and truly believe it.

Lu Yin pointed at the castle. I want to go inside.

Zhou glanced at the castle and then at the fish skeleton. You want to form a band with me?

Lu Yin nodded. Back in Revolution Planet, I dreamed of fighting beside you countless times, Boss Zhou. Now, Revolution Planet is gone and only you and I remain. We cannot stand shoulder to shoulder in battle, so let us fight side by side through music. We will enter the castle and defeat the Death Band.

The Death Band was the band formed by Withered Requiem, and it was also the strongest band in Joy City. The ones who stood on top of the castle were the Death Band.

Zhou did not understand. Why do you want to enter the castle?

Lu Yin firmly replied, My goal is not to enter the castle, but rather to defeat the Death Band and avenge Revolution Planet, even if only through music. Withered Requiem cares most about music.

Zhou shouted, Good! I will help you.

No, we will help each other, Lu Yin corrected.

Zhou grew excited. Right, we are helping each other.

They then looked at the fish skeleton. Are you willing to join our band?

Fishbone opened its mouth. Wait, this isnt right, this is my band. When did it become theirs?

A shadow loomed over the fish skeleton, and Zhou grabbed it with one hand. I asked if you are willing to join our band.

Fishbone glanced at Lu Yin for help. He clenched a fist. Do your best!

The fish skeleton was left speechless. Its tail drooped limply. I am willing

Good! Zhou was suddenly more excited than anyone.

Lu Yin let out a breath. With Zhou joining, their band was still short one member. At least four beings were required to form a band. That was Withered Requiem's rule.

~Pa.

~Pa.

~Ta.

~Ta.

~Pa, ta, pa, ta

The river reflected a ray of sunlight, like scintillating fish scales. It was very beautiful. Joy City had drawn close to a sun, and its sunlight shone across the world.

By a riverbank, the fish skeleton slapped at the surface of the water while Zhou knocked pieces of broken bone against each other. All the while, they looked at Lu Yin. They were making music.

That was right, they were making music.

Lu Yin was completely dumbfounded.

Good brother, come on. Join our rhythm.

Although I never said it before, back on Revolution Planet, I also enjoyed listening to music from time to time, just to relax a bit. So, what do you think? Not bad, right?

Lu Yin really wanted to slap these two idiots. Not bad? Where is your confidence coming from? Is this supposed to be music? Its just random slapping and banging! If this is supposed to be music, then shouldnt there at least be instruments? How does a fish skeleton slapping the lake count?

Zhou was even worse, as they were literally hitting their own broken bones together. Lu Yin would have considered it a sign of respect if they had at least tried to whistle.

And yet, Fishbone thought it was fine.

Lu Yin spoke in a heavy voice, Do you really think that this is acceptable?

Fishbone raised the upper half of its body. I told you that I have immense musical talent. What do you think? You believe me now, right? Just look at how rhythmic my slapping on the river is, and look at those ripples spreading out! I can control exactly how many appear. And then there's the wind, the grass, all of it. Perfect.

Zhou added, Mine is a rough style of music. What it expresses is a yearning for nature and a longing for freedom.

Lu Yin clutched his forehead. Does a band really need at least four members?

The fish skeleton replied, That's right. Those are the standards put in place by Lord Withered Requiem. Actually, the three of us should already be enough, but we still have to bring one more in. Even though I haven't heard your music yet, just looking at you is enough for me to know that you definitely won't be bad.

But from Lu Yins perspective, his two band members were clearly not good enough. He looked at the castle, his confidence collapsing on the spot. He truly wanted to enter the castle. First, the castle was the core of Joy City, and there had to be something important inside. Second, entering would allow him to meet Withered Requiem. Within the limited timespan of roughly 700 years that remained for humanitys protection, he needed to find a way to draw the Death Megaverses other Abysses over and trigger a war against Obscura. All of that was contingent on him entering the castle.

Without that, no matter how many years he spent outside of the castle, he would never be able to meet Withered Requiem.

Time was of the essence.

More importantly, he hoped to replace the band at the castles gate to become the sole band guarding the castle entrance. In doing so, he could prevent Zhu and Yong Heng from entering the castle and revealing the location of the Trio. After all, whether someone could enter the castle or not was decided by the band guarding the gate.

Also, according to the legends, whoever could defeat Withered Requiem in music would become the master of Joy City. Lu Yin had come across this legend in the memories of many skeletons that he had Possessed. The legend sounded absolutely ridiculous, but it was not impossible. He wanted to try. After all, what if it turned out to be true?

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