The next moment, the head and body of the red-robed, bald woman merged into one. Although her face was pale and she had lost significant essence, her condition was not severe, only a temporary drop in strength.
"Honored Hall Masters, please escort our distinguished guests to the Heavenly Rain Hall."
Lin Yue turned and looked at the Hall Masters of the Ancestor Hall.
"Very well."
The Hall Masters, although unable to act against the offspring and descendants of the Human Ancestor, agreed to the supervision, as the other party had consented to it.
Besides, in the realm of Jingzhou, this Seventeenth Prince was protected by an imperial decree, capable of invoking the Heaven and Earth Law. His own combat power matched theirs, and with a Divine Artifact, he could easily defeat them all if they joined forces.
"Sister."
Yan Fang couldn't help but glance at his departing companions, a look of anxiety on his face.
As a progeny of the Human Ancestor, the Ancestor Hall couldn't restrain or imprison him, but with his companions under supervision and house arrest, what should he do alone?
"We can only wait until we are out, you must be careful." The red-robed, bald woman cautioned with a sigh, shaking her head as she turned and left.
Lin Yue watched coldly from the sidelines.
He did not know what this group planned to do, nor did he understand why the Demon Clan allowed them inside and what they intended for them.
But...
Whatever the conspiracy, with all of them under supervision and house arrest, they wouldn't be able to stir up much trouble.
"My disciple."
The voice of the Main Hall Master resonated in Lin Yue's mind, "This time, you have indeed contributed; otherwise, it would have been difficult for me to order an action against the Human Ancestor's progeny."
Lin Yue understood the challenges involved.
The Human Ancestor, after all, the Human Ancestor remained more revered than the Divine Emperor in many hearts. The Ancestor Hall especially regarded the Human Ancestor as a god, with statues venerated everywhere.
In terms of emotions and logic, the Main Hall Master couldn't disregard the ancestral progeny's sentiments and imprison the ancestor's descendants without adequate reason.
Moreover, Lin Yue, being a prince of the Xiahong family, was managing all matters of the Ancestor Hall today, citing suspicion of demon clan infiltrators, which was a reasonable justification.
"It was just a minor matter, luckily the imperial decree was there, or I wouldn't have had confidence." Lin Yue replied through Divine Thought.
"I heard the Second Prince requested a decree for you." The Main Hall Master communicated via Divine Thought, "The decree should allow the invocation of the Heaven and Earth Law only in times of great peril, correct?"
Lin Yue had been suppressed earlier, only using the decree later, showing that the conditions for invoking it hadn't been met initially.
"Yes, but I initially thought the decree might not activate anyway, as I wasn't really in a crisis, and that person merely restrained me," Lin Yue responded.
Furthermore...
If that earlier situation counted as peril, then surely the decree should have activated the moment he was restrained, which felt odd to him.
"It is indeed peculiar. Before you leave Di Hong City, the Second Prince should meet you once more; you could ask him then."
The Main Hall Master conveyed through Divine Thought, "The Second Prince knows much more than I do, about these outsiders and matters of the Human Ancestor. You might glean something useful."
"Indeed."
Lin Yue responded with Divine Thought, "Moreover, with just one offspring of the Human Ancestor left, there isn't much to fear. You can preemptively establish barriers within the halls to prevent unauthorized entry and station secret monitors for more security."
With a group of outsiders, who knows what special methods or hidden figures they might have.
But as long as they're all confined to Heavenly Rain Hall and barriers set by the Master, no one should be able to stir up anything.
And Yan Fang was merely a cultivator of the Four Symbols Heaven Barrier. Even if he broke through, there was only so much he could do, watching him secretly would be relatively easy.
"This Master is aware."
The Main Hall Master communicated via Divine Thought, "Earlier, you mentioned these outsiders sought the Human Ancestor's remains and intended to seize the Heavenly Martial Divine Cauldron?"
"Indeed," Lin Yue confirmed.
The Main Hall Master acknowledged with a nod and transmitted his voice, "Master understands. Off you go."
"Yes."
Lin Yue responded, observing the outsiders escorted toward the Heavenly Rain Hall, pondering silently.
It was only his first day encountering these outsiders; given time, he could uncover secrets and perhaps locate the Human Ancestor's remains.
Therefore, no need to rush.
First confine them, then proceed.
"Seventeenth Brother."
At this moment, a light chuckle resounded, and the Fourteenth Prince, who assumed a disheveled middle-aged appearance, approached with a grin and said, "Some people wanted to accuse you of being a traitor to the Human Clan, yet now they're utterly speechless."
The Twelfth Prince frowned slightly, casting a deep glance at Lin Yue without a word, then turned to leave.
"Leaving so soon, Brother Cheng?" The Fourteenth Prince laughed.
He then looked at Lin Yue, shaking his head, "It startled me too, thinking Brother Cheng might succeed, yet Seventeenth Brother possessed an imperial decree? Was it a gift from the Crown Prince to the Seventeenth Brother?"
Lin Yue replied ambiguously, "Brother, that's a secret."
"Alright, I won't ask," the Fourteenth Prince smiled, sizing up Lin Yue, "Seems like it won't be long before Seventeenth Brother achieves Harmonization and enters sainthood... In dealing with Brother Cheng, feel free to seek my aid."
With a chuckle, he transformed into thunder and departed.
Lin Yue mulled this over but did not doubt the other's words.
The Fourteenth Prince's animosity towards the Twelfth Prince was deep-rooted; after the fall of Sky Cloud Country, orchestrated by several princes, he and the Twelfth Prince became eternal foes.
Presented with a chance to oppose the Twelfth Prince, the Fourteenth Prince wouldn't miss it.
In the Great Yong territory, in a secret location,
Duanmu Yan, clad in a black robe, sat behind a desk, listening to the reports of his subordinates with a slight frown.
"Those in Liangwang City... have been placed under supervision?"
Duanmu Yan furrowed his brow, "The Seventeenth Prince's advancement aside, why such opposition towards the descendants of the Human Ancestor? Why didn't the Ancestor Hall assist them, and why did a single prince insist on supervising them?"
"It is inconsequential."
Suddenly, a cold and sharp voice emanated from behind him.
Twin, dark golden eyes illuminated the darkness.
The cold and sharp voice said, "The fact that those from Liangwang City made it to Di Hong City, made such a spectacle, they are already part of the plan, serving as a distraction."
"Yet, it's far from optimal."
Duanmu Yan slightly shook his head, "It seems we must still cooperate to some extent. These foolish Human Clans of Liangwang City truly believe they might find the Human Ancestor's remains in Di Hong City and seize the Heavenly Martial Divine Cauldron?"
"The key lies with the Seventeenth Prince," the cold, sharp voice stated, "It is now confirmed, he likely possesses some method of divining fate, innate divine power? Or a divine artifact?"
"This indeed is a significant challenge."
Duanmu Yan sighed, "At least now it's certain the Seventeenth Prince has formed the rudimentary form of a path, close to sharpening his Dao Heart for Harmonization. It is time to act; if he's a reincarnation of the Prison Demon God, he will inevitably return to our Demon Clan."
He looked toward the twin dark golden eyes behind him, "Then, I leave it to the Golden Feather Demon Saint. The Seventeenth Prince, safeguarded by the imperial decree in Jingzhou, is untouchable even for five Demon Saints. Only you and Yan Yue God Monarch have a chance."
The twin dark golden eyes fell silent for a moment, "Since I am here in Great Yong, I am prepared to face the heavenly wrath."
"The task of those from Liangwang City is mine."
Duanmu Yan whispered, "This mission, at such a great cost, ensures the Prison Demon God's return. Thereafter... we will pull the Crown Prince from the heavenly dome."
In Di Hong City,
At Tianmu Square,
Within the Seventeenth Prince's mansion, Lin Yue sat fishing in the Lake Heart Pavilion.
Though he planned to travel the human world, more preparation was necessary. Having just encountered those from Liangwang City, he aimed to see if some useful secrets might emerge.
Moreover, his path in the Earth Phase had not yet formed, providing this opportunity for focused cultivation.
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"Seventeenth Brother."
A gentle voice called, and a wheelchair appeared in the pavilion, carrying a frail-looking Second Prince with graying hair.