There was no way the Prefect of Heavenly Light Prefecture could look at three prodigies like Chen Changan and his companions without being tempted.
But the Prefect had stayed out of sight. He wanted to see what kind of people the three of them really were.
He could tell that someone as proud and unruly as Chen Changan would be harder than climbing to the heavens to recruit unless they made him submit completely.
"There's too much about this man that doesn't add up. Let the ten Elders wear him down first."
"When the time is right, we can make our move. Our chances will be better then."
"Capture him alive and find a way to make him submit. If he refuses, killing him will be our only option."
"If a prodigy this terrifying is allowed to grow stronger, it'll be the end of Heavenly Light Prefecture," the Prefect said coldly.
At his words, the two Vice Prefects nodded helplessly.
"To think they were originally going to be members of Heavenly Light Prefecture. What a shame things came to this."
"It's because the Grand Elder and Third Elder were far too impatient."
"They never expected the talents Ren Xuan brought back this time to be such prodigies. Perhaps it's fate."
"Fate? Hmph. We're cultivators. Are we supposed to believe in fate?"
"Our fate should be in our own hands."
"The three of them may be prodigies and difficult to deal with, but don't forget: they've only just arrived, and they're merely in the Primordial Realm."
"Are you saying Heavenly Light Prefecture can't take down three people?"
Their monstrous talent was astonishing, but the Prefect remained confident.
If Heavenly Light Prefecture couldn't take down these three, how could it maintain a foothold in the Longevity Realm?
The Prefect had planned it