Under the persistent pleading and cajoling of the ancient Phoenix Clan's guards, even Lin Yu had no choice but to give in.
However, before leaving, she still gave Feng Changge some instructions. "It's not that you can't come with me to the Twelve True Palaces, but you can only listen more, and you can't say or do anything."
"Also, you need to cooperate with me. You can't just do whatever comes to mind. The Twelve Palaces are a complex environment, and the slightest mistake could affect the entire situation."
"You were just a child in the ancient Phoenix Clan, but in this fantastical world, you are no longer a child. I think you understand that it's time to rein in your childish nature."
Lin Yu spoke seriously, and Feng Changge nodded hurriedly when he heard that he had finally relented.
Everyone present knew that Feng Changge had a childlike nature, especially the members of the ancient Phoenix Clan, who knew it all too well.
"I, Feng Changge, swear here and now that I will never do anything reckless and will absolutely not cause you any trouble! This is for the sake of our Lord Feng!" Feng Changge declared his determination.
Feng Nianzhi is currently unconscious and relies entirely on Lin Yu to retrieve the life-saving herb from the Twelve True Palaces. If anything goes wrong, Feng Nianzhi may never wake up again.
As for He Buxian and the Fallen Black Phoenix, neither of them intended to go together at this time.
He Buxian accidentally entered the Dao Qi Era this time purely because he was troubled by the power of the Heaven-Mending Fragment. He was so conflicted because he wanted to find out what power killed the Red Peak Gang's Grand Elder.
Now that the truth is out and the Waterdrop Man's consciousness has been eliminated, He Buxian naturally won't dwell on the matter anymore.
The Fallen Black Phoenix, however, has other plans.
Previously, when she encountered Lin Yu, she only intended to help Lin Yu resolve the issue of the Heaven-Mending Fragments. Now that the Heaven-Mending Fragments issue has been resolved, the Fallen Black Phoenix naturally has no intention of intervening again.
Fortunately, Lin Yu hadn't planned to bring them along anyway.
After everything that had happened, Lin Yu had come to realize that the principle of "strength in numbers" did not apply in the fantasy world.
Perhaps He Buxian and the Fallen Black Phoenix went with him and encountered danger, requiring his help in the end.
"Very well, you can stay in the residence of Daoist Shouyang and help the ancient Phoenix Clan protect Feng Nianzhi," Lin Yu arranged.
In fact, the fewer people the better for this trip to the Twelve True Palaces. If possible, he didn't even want to bring Feng Changge along.
However, considering that Feng Changge was still young and needed a lot of experience, this was a good opportunity.
In the end, only Lin Yu and Feng Changge went to the Twelve True Palaces this time.
The residence of Daoist Shouyang was not far from the location of the Twelve True Palaces. With Lin Yu's cultivation level, even with Feng Changge, it only took him the time it takes for two incense sticks to burn to reach the place.
However, Lin Yu soon discovered that the Twelve True Palaces had long since changed their appearance. Although they were still a few large Lineage and local warlords, they looked no different from before.
Everything seemed to be in the right place, but only Lin Yu, through the Hongmeng System, knew that these people were no longer the members of the Twelve True Palaces. Now, these people should be a new group of people in power.
Unlike other parts of the Netherworld, the twelve Great Serpents of the True Palaces are in fierce competition with each other, each wanting to kill the other.
For cultivators in the Netherworld Immortal Realm, there is nothing they dare not think of, and nothing they dare not do, which is why the power of the Twelve True Palaces changes very quickly.
Sometimes, Lineage locked in fierce battles would even send their younger members into the fray.
While this is a way for younger cultivators to grow up very quickly, it also represents enormous danger.
The younger generation is the hope of a sect or Lineage. Once a young cultivator suffers injury, it will not be easy for the Lineage to develop again.
"It seems that many of those people mentioned by the Hongmeng System have already died in the struggle," Lin Yu thought to himself.
These twelve palaces are indeed quite special.
Even the predictive capabilities of the Hongmeng System have been affected to some extent.
Lin Yu discovered that the closer he got to the land of the Twelve True Palaces, the more information he obtained. This situation had never occurred before with the Hongmeng System.
"Once you enter the Twelve Palaces of Truth, do not say or look around excessively."
"In short, just keep your eyes down and your mind at ease. Remember, you came with me this time for your Phoenix Lord, so no matter what happens, you must not act impulsively and must do as I say."
Before arriving at the Twelve True Palaces, Lin Yu gave Feng Changge another round of detailed instructions.
Although Feng Changge nodded vigorously, Lin Yu still had little confidence in this brat.
Although Feng Changge has been growing rapidly, it is only because it started from a low point. Although its growth rate is fast, the strength and vision it has achieved are still insufficient for Lin Yu.
Moreover, in this dog-eat-dog world of the Netherworld Immortal Realm, Feng Changge's adaptability and growth rate are still not fast enough, which is why Lin Yu repeatedly gave him these instructions.
"You must remember what you promised me. If anything happens and you can't save Feng Nianzhi because of you, don't blame me."
"Yes, don't worry! Since I promised you, I will definitely cooperate with you. I will do whatever you ask me to do!" Feng Changge nodded hurriedly.
Now, whenever Feng Nianzhi is mentioned, Feng Changge is instantly subservient.
Feng Changge felt an inexplicable sense of responsibility towards Feng Nianzhi. Perhaps it was because he had been entrusted by the Black-Robed High Priest to take good care of Feng Nianzhi, but in the end he failed to do so, which is why Feng Changge felt so guilty now.
Lin Yu also discovered that as long as he mentioned "Feng Nianzhi", this previously unruly brat would obediently listen to his orders.
This can be considered a good thing.
These Twelve True Palaces are ultimately inferior to other places in the Netherworld Immortal Realm. They are the most complex and darkest places in the entire Netherworld Immortal Realm, where the killings are the most numerous, and there are countless open and covert struggles.
When Lin Yu was in the Three Thousand Immortal Realms, he had traveled to the Twelve True Palaces of that era, and had many profound memories there. That's why he was so careful about this place.