Prison Mountain Royal Palace

"Cough cough... cough cough..."

Inside the cave, Qin Siyu was startled to see Lin Yu suddenly appear before her, curled up on the ground coughing violently.

"Senior! Senior... how are you?!"

Qin Siyu helped Lin Yu up from the ground, her face even paler than Lin Yu's.

Lin Yu shook his head. "It's alright..."

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, feeling the pain in his body recede like the tide, and his fading Life Force and soul began to recover little by little.

Although he forced back the "Emperor" and the "Diviner," and perfectly maintained his state afterward, he successfully used the "Information Domain" he had set up in advance outside the "Karma Threads Environment" to delay "Cold Cicada" and Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord for more than ten seconds, and even made the other Yaomo on the field momentarily dazed for more than ten seconds, allowing him to perfectly clear away the aura he left behind and retreat...

However, this does not mean that Lin Yu was not harmed during this trip.

The "Emperor's" attack alone, which Instant Death him, caused Lin Yu to lose a great deal of his Life Force and his soul to suffer severe damage.

If Lin Yu didn't possess a strong regenerative ability and the means to restore his Life Force and soul, he probably wouldn't have recovered for half a day.

Moreover, when the soul is excessively depleted and the Mental Power is also excessively exhausted...

Initially, "Cold Cicada" was applied to him, and it never stopped afterward, only the intensity of "Shared Pain" was reduced. As a result, there was no longer any way to dilute the feeling with methods at the soul level.

Moreover, after leaving "Cold Cicada," Lin Yu no longer needed to pretend that he could withstand and endure the pain, so he naturally curled up on the ground, almost unable to get up.

Fortunately...

He has also escaped the range of the "Cold Cicada" ability.

"In short... this has bought us a lot of time... and even had some adverse effects on the 'Diviner' side, which may very well help Jian Cunyi to some extent. If it can help him win in one fell swoop, that would be even better..."

Lin Yu pondered for a moment, then slowly straightened up and spat out a mouthful of foul blood, which was the result of his organs dissolving on their own due to the "dissipation of life."

"Phew... Alright, I'm almost recovered. It's time to... confirm our next destination."

As Lin Yu spoke, he took out the [Ancient Notebook] again.

He just used the Authority of "information" not merely to intimidate or frighten away the "emperor" and the "Diviner."

He initially prepared this method for the "Diviner" because he genuinely intended to record something from the "Diviner."

What Lin Yu was most concerned about right now was, naturally, the purpose of the "Diviner's " visit to the Prison Mountain Realm.

This was originally the part that the Karma Threads Illusion emphasized—however, because the "Diviner" and the "emperor" were both in too high a position, Lin Yu entered battle mode before he could even see any clues about the Karma Spider Silk.

However... even after wielding the Authority of "information," Lin Yu still managed to record those somewhat "fragmented" "Karma" that never had a chance to unfold.

This is another function of the "Information Domain" he set up outside the "Karma Threads Illusion" - although one reason is to buy more time, the main purpose and function is to prevent the "information" he recorded from being completely lost when the "Karma Threads Illusion" collapses and dissipates. Therefore, he added an extra layer of insurance buffer that can "transcribe and record" the information.

Right now... Lin Yu naturally wants to check how much of the "information" contained in the "Karma" he captured is still left after he used his "information" Authority to set up layers and do everything he could.

Opening the Ancient Notebook and finding that section of information, Lin Yu immersed his consciousness into it and soon witnessed some things...

A cacophony of sounds, fragmented images.

Like a broken mirror, a distorted video bag.

Amidst the fragments, Lin Yu saw the "Diviner" looking at "Cold Cicada," smiling as he said, "So... the key is to convey to the Holy Lord that we need her blood..."

In another fragment, the faceless "Emperor" tapped the table and said, "... Although that Royal Palace is complex, dark, and shrouded in darkness, I am very familiar with it. With your Compass also present, the trouble lies with those 'stones' and the Dao Ancestor..."

Then, the conversation between the "Diviner" and "Cold Cicada" resumed. "... After so many years, the Formation and seal must have weakened; that's what we should be worried about."

"It's alright, my Big Sister has a way, because she..."

Then, the scene shows the "Emperor" rising. "Well... if everything goes smoothly, when the plan is carried out, I will also have the 'Chancellor' assist you."

The voice of "Cold Cicada" came from off-screen. "I won't participate in that part—I don't want to do too much there and attract the attention of 'Order'."

The Diviner chuckled, "At this point, it's too difficult to remain unscathed... You and the 'Director' are in very similar situations. Now that he's getting closer to what he's after, it'll be hard for you to keep hiding any longer."

"Cold Cicada" sighed, "That's why I'm willing to help you stop him."

Then...

This recorded "Karma" was completely shattered, and Lin Yu's consciousness left the [Ancient Notebook].

Much of this information is more useful than I imagined, especially the last paragraph, which is packed with information.

For example, he now knows the code name of the suspected second member of "Copper Furnace," "Chancellor."

The Diviner's final words and the Cold Cicada's response are also quite intriguing.

However, this information... seems to be of little use in confirming what the "Diviner" intends to do in the Prison Mountain Realm.

What's truly useful are the earlier, more fragmented conversations.

"The Blood of the Holy King," "The Dark Royal Palace," "Stones Related to the Dao Ancestor," "Loosening Seals and Formation"...

That seemed to be an important location where the three of them were discussing what they wanted to do in this Prison Mountain Realm.

And this address...

"It sounds like it requires the blood of the Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord to open; it's probably a Palace where the sun never shines, and there are arrangements and stones related to the Dao Ancestor inside, as well as some kind of ancient seal and Formation," Lin Yu muttered to himself, rubbing his temples. "Does such a place exist in the Prison Mountain Realm...? I've never heard of it before, and there's nothing related to it in the Yun Jushi's inheritance... I'll ask Old Zheng when he's recovered a bit."

As Lin Yu finished speaking...

An aged voice came from beside him. "Young hero, that Palace you mentioned with its Dao Ancestor's arrangements and ancient Formation... I think it might be the 'Great Rui Ancient Capital Divine King Palace Ruins'."

Lin Yu turned around and saw an old man with a white beard smiling at him. Only then did Lin Yu remember...

There's also a sleeping Master Wei Jian in this cave.

But judging from the current appearance... she must have woken up.

Lin Yu looked at Master Wei Jian with some surprise, then immediately said, "Master, please elaborate!"