Lin Yu's sharp words silenced the entire scene. The cultivators of the Twelve True Palaces were all stunned, unsure of how to respond.
Lin Yu ignored their thoughts and continued, "Leaving aside everything else, let's talk about leaving the Twelve True Palaces."
"Those so-called prisoners can leave the Twelve True Palaces with ease, but can you?"
"Perhaps you will say that prisoners have no will of their own, but even if they did, wouldn't they be no different from you? They could only stay in the Twelve Palaces until they die."
"Good, well said!" The cultivators of the Twelve True Palaces laughed in anger and actually shouted.
The others were stunned by this sudden turn of events, looking at their companions with some surprise.
"You're quite the smooth talker! I'd like to see what tricks you have up your sleeve!"
"No matter how powerful you are, you're still in our hands now, aren't you? Today we'll show you what it means to wish you were dead!"
As soon as the man spoke, all the cultivators of the Twelve True Palaces seemed to react instantly, and they all agreed.
Lin Yu observed the expressions of the group of "fools" in front of him and believed that he had pushed their mental state to the limit.
Only when a person reaches this level will they speak without thinking, saying things they would never normally say.
Lin Yu said those things just now purely to provoke the cultivators of the Twelve True Palaces.
This would make it easier for Lin Yu to extract relevant information from them.
"You're right." Just as the cultivators from the Twelve True Palaces were reprimanding Lin Yu, Lin Yu actually nodded obediently.
This move, once again defying expectations, plunged the cultivators of the Twelve True Palaces opposite Lin Yu into silence.
"I originally came back thinking that I could move freely within the Twelve True Palaces based on my own abilities."
"But unexpectedly, we encountered your barrier. This barrier is intricately linked, truly unparalleled in its power."
"Now that I've been captured, it's my own fault for being arrogant and overconfident, and for my lack of skill. I admit defeat!"
"Whether you turn me into a puppet to use, or whatever else, kill me or torture me, it's all up to you."
"I only hope that you all can let me die with some clarity."
Lin Yu's words were a far cry from his usual "arrogant" personality, which made the Twelve True Palace cultivators feel incredibly comfortable.
Despite Lin Yu's tough-guy appearance, he already looks like he's backing down.
The cultivators of the Twelve True Palaces burst into laughter with joy.
Their ancestors once said that they were trapped in this place because of the greed in human nature, but now, looking at the people outside, they think they are nothing special!
Lin Yu's direct admission of defeat made many cultivators from the Twelve True Palaces feel that cultivators from the outside world were no different from them.
However, they were confined to a small area like the Twelve True Palaces, while cultivators from the outside world could come and go freely.
Ultimately, it's just a matter of how well one is born into the right family; it has nothing to do with personality.
"I really don't understand what that important figure was thinking. All human cultivators are like this, so why did he specifically choose us to stay in the Twelve True Palaces?"
"Originally, the Twelve True Palaces were rich in resources, making them an excellent place for cultivation. However, with the depletion of resources over generations, even these resources have gradually dried up."
"That important figure hasn't appeared for a hundred years. Has he already forgotten about imprisoning us here?"
Ultimately, nobody knows whether those so-called important figures even exist; they might not even exist at all!
The leaders of the Lineage the Twelve True Palaces had also discussed this matter, but no conclusion was reached.
Those so-called important figures, let alone them, even the ancestors of the Lineage probably never had the chance to meet them, and may have only heard of them in legend.
As a result, the members of the Lineage increasingly disregarded the authority of powerful figures, and many rules left by their ancestors were trampled underfoot.
In particular, the leaders of the Lineage, after realizing that the resources in the Twelve True Palaces were about to be exhausted, had no choice but to expand outwards.
When their lives are threatened, everything else is insignificant.
Since the people of the Twelve True Palaces cannot leave this land, they will turn their attention to those outsiders.
They were made into emotionless puppets using ancient methods, to be commanded and used to explore the outside world.
Many cultivators in the Twelve True Palaces believed that since it was difficult to break through the barrier from the inside, they should try to break through from the outside.
Although this is the history of the Twelve True Palaces, the tragic grandeur it contains remains in the hearts of every cultivator in the Twelve True Palaces.
Throughout the journey, the cultivators of the Twelve True Palaces remained silent, simply forming a circle to keep an eye on Lin Yu and prevent him from making any untoward moves.
Under the "escort" of the group, Lin Yu headed northwest. The northwest was a mountainous region with rugged paths, making it extremely difficult for Lin Yu, even with his strength, to search without knowing the specific route.
However, since Lin Yu was traveling with the cultivators of the Twelve True Palaces, it was naturally much easier for him.
Lin Yu quickly discovered that most of the barriers were based on caves, and his current location was about three mountains away from the key location given to him by the Peerless Daoist.
After navigating countless winding paths, Lin Yu was led to an open-air platform.
In the very center of the platform stood a huge gallows, covered in dark bloodstains, making it immediately clear what had happened there.
Besides, there were many people bound under the gallows. They all looked like cultivators, and their faces were somewhat haggard. It was clear that during their time in the Twelve True Palaces, they had been enduring both mental and physical torment.
Even before this, Lin Yu knew that the process of creating puppets was extremely cruel.
If you want to turn a wild beast into a puppet, you need to remove all its internal organs and flesh, only in this way can you drain the spiritual power of the entire creature.
If the spiritual power of living beings is not completely eradicated, it may cause backlash for the puppeteer who controls the puppets, and a slight mistake could lead to death.