Chapter 438 - 327: Suspicion (Part 2)

No one could have ever imagined that the Profound Celestial Alliance’s offensive would be so sudden and ferocious.

Not only did Evil Demon Seeds appear all over the city, but even Source Seed Shredded Meat showed up.

"Does your Profound Celestial Alliance have any way to deal with this Source Seed Shredded Meat?"

Han Yuan asked in a low voice.

"No... If Elder Li were here, he might be able to handle it."

Yan Qingyu said.

"Then we’re in trouble... Right now, our only hope is to rely on strength in numbers."

Han Yuan said.

"Yes... All of our Profound Celestial Alliance members have joined the fight."

"With so many Divine Sea Experts, we should be able to overwhelm and kill this Source Seed Shredded Meat."

Yan Qingyu’s expression was grave.

It was the only solution they had for now.

The only question was how many casualties it would cause.

"I feel like something isn’t right..."

Han Yuan voiced his concern.

"What isn’t right?"

Yan Qingyu asked.

It was a certainty that the Immortal Sect Organization had gathered in the Great Li Capital.

Everything happening tonight was for the sake of storming the Great Li Imperial Palace and obtaining that Nautical Chart.

"It’s too obvious... Everything they’re doing is far too obvious."

"It’s as if it’s all just falling into place..."

Han Yuan said seriously.

"I suppose you’re right..."

"Everything has gone too smoothly..."

Yan Qingyu didn’t think Han Yuan’s worries were unfounded.

"I need to get some clear answers."

Han Yuan said in a low voice.

"Go on."

"We’ll hold that monster off."

Yan Qingyu nodded.

The two of them parted ways.

Yan Qingyu’s figure floated away, heading toward the terrifying behemoth.

Meanwhile, Han Yuan’s figure flashed as he shot directly toward the Great Li Imperial Palace.

At this moment, the Great Li Imperial Palace was naturally heavily guarded, with several Divine Sea Experts standing watch. No one was allowed to enter.

SWISH!

The moment Han Yuan approached, countless Divine Fire Forbidden Army soldiers pointed their spears at him.

Even the Divine Sea Experts hidden in the shadows locked their auras on him.

The situation in the Great Li Capital was currently too chaotic; no one knew what was truly going on.

Therefore, anyone who appeared at the Great Li Imperial Palace would be heavily scrutinized.

After all, many of the Immortal Sect High Priests had yet to reveal themselves.

"I am Han Yuan. Please have Zhou Mingwu come out."

Han Yuan knew that given the current situation, it was impossible for him to be allowed into the Imperial Palace, so he made another request.

As he spoke, he took out the token Cheng Xuan had given him and tossed it toward the heavily armed soldiers.

From among the Divine Fire Forbidden Army, a large, calloused hand caught it.

It was a burly general. After confirming the token’s authenticity, he said in a low voice, "I can only pass on the message to the Crown Prince. Whether he is willing to see you... I cannot guarantee!"

Crown Prince...

Han Yuan was stunned for a moment.

He knew Zhou Mingwu had to be a member of the Imperial Family.

But he had never imagined that he was actually the Crown Prince.

After all, during his time in the Great Li Capital, he had mostly stayed in his inn. He didn’t go out to socialize, rarely interacted with anyone, and knew little about the circumstances of the Great Li Royal Family.

"Then please go and inform him."

Han Yuan nodded.

The burly general quickly turned and left, walking into the resplendent Imperial Palace.

Before long, Zhou Mingwu walked out quickly.

The situation tonight was too dangerous. As the Crown Prince, he had naturally remained in the Imperial Palace.

"Brother Han, what brings you here?"

Zhou Mingwu asked in a low voice.

He knew Han Yuan wouldn’t have come looking for him at a time like this for no reason; there had to be a purpose.

"There are some things I need to ask you."

Han Yuan said grimly.

Zhou Mingwu also knew there were too many people here to speak freely. "Alright," he said softly, "let’s find a corner first."

The two quickly left the palace gates and found a hidden corner.

"Tell me honestly... is the Nautical Chart really in the Imperial Palace or not?"

"At this point, there should be no need for you to hide anything."

"And I desperately need this information right now."

Han Yuan said in a low voice.

"The Nautical Chart..."

Zhou Mingwu was taken aback.

He took a deep breath, gazed into Han Yuan’s eyes, and said softly, "The Nautical Chart is not in the Imperial Palace... That was just a rumor our Imperial Family deliberately spread to attract the Immortal Sect Organization’s attention."

Han Yuan’s eyes glinted. "So you don’t know where the real Nautical Chart is either?"

"Correct..."

"This was actually a trap we set with the Profound Celestial Alliance."

"We deliberately created false information to lure the Immortal Sect Organization here... and then extinguish them."

"We just never expected the Immortal Sect Organization to be hiding such immense power."

Zhou Mingwu lamented.

"There’s a lot more you haven’t considered..."

"I understand now."

Han Yuan took a deep breath and said, "It seems like you laid a trap to lure the Immortal Sect Organization here... but in reality, the Immortal Sect Organization deliberately took the bait. They’re turning your own plan against you."

"Everything tonight... if I’m not mistaken, to deal with that Source Seed Shredded Meat, you must have sent a large number of experts from the Imperial Palace and the Celestial Net Department, right?"

Zhou Mingwu didn’t understand Han Yuan’s meaning, but he still nodded. "That’s right."

Han Yuan turned his head to look in the direction of the Celestial Net Department. "If I’m not mistaken, the Immortal Sect Organization’s true target must be the Celestial Net Department!"

"They know the Nautical Chart is kept inside the Celestial Net Department!"

"Only you don’t know it!"

Zhou Mingwu was horrified. "How is that possible?!"

Han Yuan retorted, "Why would it be impossible? The Celestial Net Department’s Treasure Pavilion holds countless Secret Treasures... Do you know the origin and function of every single one?"

"I’m certain... the Nautical Chart must be in there!"

Hearing Han Yuan’s deduction, Zhou Mingwu felt a chill run down his spine.

"Go... Recall your forces to the Celestial Net Department as quickly as possible."

"I’ll go on ahead!"

Han Yuan didn’t linger. With a flash, he shot off in the direction of the Celestial Net Department.

This conversation with Zhou Mingwu had confirmed the suspicions in his heart.

As for Zhou Mingwu, after hearing Han Yuan’s words, his scalp tingled with fear. He spun around and hurried back toward the Imperial Palace.

He had to relay this news to his Imperial Father as soon as possible.

...

「Celestial Net Department, Great Prison.」

Many deeply sinful Evil Cultivators, murderous madmen, and infamous bandits were imprisoned here.

For various special reasons, these people could only be secretly imprisoned here.

Furthermore, the Celestial Net Department’s prison had three layers in total.

One layer on the surface, a first layer underground, and a second layer underground.

And Soul Chicken, as an Immortal Sect High Priest, was naturally imprisoned in the depths of the prison’s second underground layer.

On the entire second underground layer, Soul Chicken was the only person.

His entire body was bound by iron chains to an iron frame.

These chains were all forged from special materials and covered in talismans, capable of greatly suppressing the power within Soul Chicken’s body.

In addition, a Divine Sea Martial Artist guarded Soul Chicken day and night.

"Wei Chuan, I just remembered something I’d like to tell you."

Soul Chicken grinned.

Wei Chuan was the name of the Divine Sea Expert guarding him.

He was a gaunt old man with graying hair and a wizened face, sitting cross-legged not far away.

Hearing Soul Chicken’s words, he couldn’t help but open his eyes and say flatly, "What do you want to say?"

Soul Chicken still had much information he hadn’t divulged, so if he wanted to talk, Wei Chuan wasn’t about to refuse.

"Do you know why I’m here?"

Soul Chicken chuckled.

"Because you were captured by Ling Yunzi..." Wei Chuan said flatly.

"Haha... what if I told you this was all a trap we set? Would you believe me?"

Soul Chicken’s smile grew even more bizarre.

"A trap... What kind of trap did you set?"

Looking at Soul Chicken’s smile, Wei Chuan had a bad feeling.

"I deliberately allowed myself to be discovered by you."

"That was the only way I could enter your Celestial Net Department safely and soundly."

"Even the attack on Ling Yunzi’s Heaven-Praying Ritual was all to make you believe that we had set our sights on the Imperial Palace."

Soul Chicken said in a very excited voice.

"Why did you need to enter the Celestial Net Department?"

"No, wait... The Nautical Chart is in the Celestial Net Department!"

Wei Chuan seemed to have realized something, his expression changing drastically.

"Haha, looks like you’re not a complete idiot after all."

"But it’s too late."

Soul Chicken roared with laughter.

Wei Chuan’s expression flickered rapidly.

The next moment, he suddenly struck out, slamming a palm viciously toward Soul Chicken’s forehead!

No matter what, he had to kill this bastard first and deal with the consequences later!