Ultimately, Jason still needed to ask Linley for help with the Red Caltryp Diamond.
Linley helped with the soul-searching earlier; his current soul strength doesn't require him to comprehend any Profound Mysteries, he can just forcefully search it.
It turned out that the other party had actually gone to the Wind Divine Plane, because his main cultivation was the wind attribute. However, the Wind Divine Plane has nine continents and three oceans that are larger than the continents, which Jason's several clones definitely could not find.
Most importantly, Linley obtained specific characteristics of the treasure in the other party's possession from this clone, which basically matched the Red Caltryp Diamond!
"I'll need your help this time Hyde," Jason added. "I'll make it up to you later."
"Uncle Jason, you're too kind. I owe my success to you." Linley hesitated for a moment before saying, "Actually, I'm also very interested in that red crystal. I obtained a broken crown during the Planar Battlefield, and the groove on it matches that crystal perfectly."
Because it was a soul search, Linley accurately grasped the specific size and shape of the Red Caltryp Diamond, and naturally thought of the Amethyst Iron Crown.
"Oh? Can I take a look?" Jason immediately thought of the Amethyst Iron Crown.
Linley took out the tattered crown and handed it to Jason.
"What a coincidence." Jason stroked the Amethyst Iron Crown, then looked at Linley: "I really need this. Could I use it for a while?"
"No problem, I'll give it to Uncle Jason." Linley was completely unaware of the preciousness of the Amethyst Iron Crown. Of course, with his current strength, it wouldn't be of much use to him; it was something only the Sovereign truly needed.
Jason quickly put it away. "I will give you an opportunity in the future, an opportunity that will be very helpful to you."
"Hehe, then I'll look forward to it."
Linley and Jason didn't bring many people with them, only Bebe, because Linley was worried that the Wind Divine Plane might be in danger.
Before arriving at the Wind Divine Plane, Jason told Linley that the Sovereign he served was the current Sovereign of the White Tiger Continent.
After hearing this, Linley understood that the Necropolis of the Gods was probably indeed the burial ground of his four ancestors. However, he did not do anything unwise because of this, but simply said that he would try to avoid the White Tiger Continent.
It seems Linley considers the current White Tiger Continent's Sovereign as a hypothetical enemy.
"Actually, I also want to find an opportunity to see the continent that our four ancestors once controlled," Linley said to Jason.
"Actually, the Sovereign I serve is quite good to your Four Divine Beasts Clan. He was the one who sent me to help you fight against the Eight Great Clans." Jason still didn't expose Beirut.
Linley seemed to harbor a natural aversion to the Sovereign who inherited the Four Divine Beast Sovereigns: "In any case, my four ancestors probably died at the hands of that Sovereign, and I know that I absolutely have no ability to fight against the Sovereign, so it's best to keep my distance."
Jason didn't say anything more, changing the subject. "We've arrived at the Wind Divine Plane, let's search that guy's soul again."
The connection between Divine Clone is very difficult to sever, not only from the outside world, but even the god himself finds it difficult to unilaterally terminate the connection between two clones. The only way to do this is to kill one clone or completely possess its soul using a method similar to Soul Seed.
This is also the reason why this robber's clone was kept alive.
Linley moved the bandit who had been Icebound in the ice over, and without even unfreezing him, he used his divine sense to penetrate the thick ice and invade the bandit's dazed soul.
"His clone is in Windchime City on the Qingya Continent." Linley pinpointed the location directly.
Jason frowned.
"Uncle Jason, is there a problem?" Bebe asked.
He rarely saw Jason exhibit such obvious emotional fluctuations; in the past, when Jason sensed danger, he would communicate through telepathic communication.
"It's nothing, let's go. Oh, your Fire Clone, tell Lord Beirut about our trip to the Qingya Continent. Be careful, I have a feeling there might be danger." Jason had already decided to give this Overgod Token to Linley in the end, so he didn't mind revealing some details beforehand.
Linley and Bebe were used to Jason's cautious nature and did not object.
Jason had done his research beforehand and knew that the Qingya Continent belonged to Teresia, the Wind Sovereign. Over the years, he had paid close attention to this Sovereign who was killed by Linley in the original story. He never expected that the Red Caltryp Diamond would end up on that continent.
"Is it a coincidence? Or is Hongmeng involved in this? Which side will he take?" Jason wondered to himself.
He had previously wondered what Hongmeng's attitude was towards him, a "transmigrator," and what its attitude was towards the impact he had had on Linley. If it wanted to intervene, in what form would it do so?
This time, Jason suspects it's Hongmeng's doing—he might be trying to recreate some scenes from the original story.
"Friend or foe is uncertain, caution is paramount," Jason thought to himself. "Luckily, they didn't bring anyone else, just the three of us."
Without using Metallic Airship, the three of them, led by Linley, flew straight towards the Qingya Continent.
Paragon's speed was even faster Jason had anticipated. It should be noted that Linley was not originally good at speed, but now, dragging Jason, Bebe, and an unconscious bandit, his constant speed was comparable to Jason's maximum speed using Arc Flash.
The continent the three were originally teleported to was quite far from the Qingya Continent, but with this straight-line flight, they arrived in just one month.
Linley performed a soul search again to confirm.
"That man is in this city." Linley pointed to "Windchime City" in front of them. "He seems to know we're hunting him, so he's hiding inside the city and won't come out."
The connection between the Divine Clone is very close. Although this clone has been unconscious, the other party can still sense the approximate location. Being carried by Linley at such a Extreme Speed all the way, it is probably frightened.
Bebe touched her nose. "This is a bit troublesome."
Jason chuckled. "What's the trouble?"
Jason led the two into the city. As for the bandit's clone, it was killed before the three entered the city, as Linley's spiritual sense was sufficient to track it down.
Guided by Linley's divine sense, he arrived at a mansion.
"Looks like this guy's made quite a bit of money. This crystal is most likely real." Jason thought to himself, and used his divine sense to cover the area, saying, "People inside, we're here to buy the treasure you have. How about we come out and meet you?"
The other party didn't even appear in person, only transmitting their thoughts telepathically. "Not for sale!"
Jason said to the two men behind him, "You two stay here and watch over things. I'm going to find the city lord."
A dozen minutes later, Jason arrived with a handsome young man and a middle-aged butler.
Upon meeting, the young man said very politely, "Lord Linley, I am Reina, the city lord of Windchime City. I have long admired your name and it is a pleasure to meet you."
Linley wasn't arrogant either. "Nice to meet you, it's a pleasure."
The surrounding guards, alerted by Reina's telepathic communication, wisely left.
Reina gave the steward a look, and the steward respectfully said, "According to the laws of the Qingya Continent, killing is prohibited within the city without the consent of the Sovereign and the Qingya Army. If a fight takes place within the city but does not result in the death of any of the other party's clones, it must be handed over to the city lord for Judgment, and punishment will be imposed according to the specific circumstances."
After the butler finished speaking, Reina cleared his throat. "According to the precedent of this city, after a fight within the city, if neither side suffers a fatality, the penalty is usually a fine based on the specific circumstances."
"Thank you." Jason said thank you, then transformed into a blur and appeared in the room.
The male bandit, who looked exactly like his previous clone, had already noticed the conversation outside the house and naturally refused to sit idly by and wait for his death.
Holding Red Caltryp Diamond, he thrust his sword forward.
"How ungrateful of you," Jason said softly.
Then, layers upon layers of vines coiled out, binding the opponent tightly. The powerful force severed the opponent's left hand, and the Red Caltryp Diamond, wrapped in the vines, fell into Jason's hand.
After confirming that it was genuine, he put it away and then took out a black seed— Soul Seed.
Jason's current Death Clone is capable of controlling Soul Seed below the Seven Star Fiend Deity-level, while this bandit, without the Red Caltryp Diamond, is at most Four-Star Fiend.
The black seed was ejected directly from Jason onto the opponent's forehead and entered his mind.
With the dust settled, Jason and the other person walked out side by side.
Reina shouted, "Prisoner Jason, you have trespassed on someone else's property, violating the laws of my Qingya Continent. As the city lord of Windchime City, I have come personally to arrest you. Surrender now!"
"I acted impulsively and am willing to accept punishment." Jason raised his hands high.
The man next to him also raised his hands. "I had a conflict with Lord Jason due to a personal dispute, which violated the law. Please forgive me, Lord City Lord."
Reina, his face stern and unyielding, declared, "Since neither of you is injured or killed, each of you will be fined ten million bluestones, your assets within the city will be confiscated, and you will be expelled from the city!"
"I am willing to accept the punishment!" Jason handed over a Interspatial Ring.
Reina took the package, saw what was inside, and his expression remained unchanged. "In that case, you two must leave the city immediately, without delay!"
Jason bowed in thanks, then dragged the guy next to him, who was controlled by the Soul Seed, and flew out of the city.
Linley and Bebe exchanged a glance, then politely said to Reina, "Thank you, sir."
"Not at all, it is my honor to share Lord Linley's burdens."
The three of them reached the outskirts of the city and were able to fly a little further.
Jason killed the man next to him with a single punch. "I originally wanted to buy your things with a drop of Sovereign’s Might, but I had to make things so complicated. But it's not a loss."
Jason just gave Reina a drop of the Sovereign’s Might.
Upon seeing this, Bebe asked, "Uncle Jason, what effects does that crystal have that make you so concerned?"
Although he had obtained the treasure, Jason still suspected that Sovereign was watching them. He said dismissively, "This crystal is mainly related to the soul, and its effect may be stronger than Linley's previous Soul Stone. You and Linley may not care, but for me, it's equivalent to having another Sovereign Artifact."