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For example... did they truly regard him as having reached the power of a Saint?

The five demon saints before him, along with Duanmu Yan, seemed enough to encircle and kill most Saint-level cultivators. But Lin Yue always felt that there should be more to it.

Did the Demon Clan not consider the possibility of him fighting desperately, forcing a merger with the Dao?

Although his Saint heart was already formed, sufficient to use the Sun Chasing Path to become a Saint, he would never choose this path unless there was no other option.

Even if the Demon Clan was unaware of this, treating him as a regular practitioner of the Heavenly Reversal Path, should he forcefully merge with the Dao to become a Saint, risking his life, he could possibly kill these five demon saints before him and destroy Duanmu Yan's avatar.

It was impossible for the Demon Clan not to have considered this.

Therefore, he suspected that what they showed now might not be everything.

"I hope the Demon Clan has more cards to play, more terrifying figures waiting to act... otherwise, it would be too unprofitable..."

This thought flashed through Lin Yue's mind, then he spoke, "Arranging such a formation and yet not acting, just chatting with me here? Your purpose isn't to kill me, is it?"

Duanmu Yan smiled and said, "Your Highness is here, as if in another realm, unable to call for help. Even if that master of Yours is a Supreme Power, just using an avatar cannot enter. Even if the true body comes to attack forcefully, it would only cause Your Highness to be buried with this small world along with us, so what's the hurry? If Your Highness doesn't mind, why not sit down, let's have some tea and chat at leisure."

"There's no need for that."

Lin Yue said indifferently, "Tell me, what is it that you all actually want?"

The current situation was like he was trapped in a secret room by the enemy. He couldn't get out, and those outside couldn't get in, with the door rigged with an explosive device.

Even if they could break in forcefully, it would mean mutual destruction.

In other words...

Even if the Main Hall Master or the Fifth Prince came to break through the World Tree, he, too, would have to give up the Ultimate Path, immediately merging with the Dao with the Sun Chasing Path to save his life.

"It's very simple."

Duanmu Yan, gazing at Lin Yue, said, "Our Demon Clan also values Your Highness highly. If Your Highness is willing to join our Demon Clan, practicing the Demonization Cultivation Method, Your Highness's status in our Demon Clan, in the future, will be on par with a Demon God, second only to the Ancestors. What do you think?"

"Oh?" Lin Yue raised an eyebrow, softly exclaiming, "You value this palace so highly?"

In the Demon Clan, the twelve ancestors naturally held the highest status.

Next came the Demon Gods, who were almost on par with the Ancestors.

A Demon God, or an Ancestor of the Demon Clan, both were powerful beings who have proven the Dao!

And the Demon Clan was willing to offer him a status equivalent to a Demon God?

It's akin to, in the Human Clan, leaping directly to the status of the founders of the Three Religions, Daoist Ancestor, Buddha Ancestor, and the Confucian Ancestor!

"With Your Highness's talent, already impressive through the ages, if demonized, becoming more in harmony with the world, with talent surpassing the past, I believe it's only a matter of time before you become a Demon God."

Duanmu Yan looked sincerely at Lin Yue and said, "It's merely about giving Your Highness what you deserve ahead of time. Besides, if Your Highness has any other requests, feel free to speak."

"Sure to become a Demon God eventually?" Lin Yue laughed, shaking his head, "Even as a Prince of the Xiahong clan, most are merely Saints, with few proving and transcending the Dao. How can your Demon Clan be so sure... that I'd inevitably prove and transcend the Dao?"

Duanmu Yan smiled and said, "The secrets within, Your Highness will understand someday."

Lin Yue's mind turned rapidly, then he probed, "It seems... in my past life, did Xiahou Shou's joining the Demon Clan bring astonishing encounters, being of great importance to the Demon Clan?"

Such an elaborate arrangement, paying such a price, just for inviting him to join the Demon Clan?

Anyone who wasn't a fool could guess that Xiahou Shou's allegiance to the Demon Clan must have been of great importance.

Back then, after Xiahou Shou joined the Demon Clan, originally caught in a stalemate with the Human Clan, the Demon Clan suddenly gained the upper hand and nearly annihilated the Human Clan. There must be a connection.

However...

He hadn't yet gained the memory of Xiahou Shou's merging with the Dao as a Saint and didn't know what exactly happened back then.

But this might be the reason the Demon Clan was so persistent.

"Your Highness need not think too much."

Duanmu Yan said, "Our Demon Clan bears no intention of killing Your Highness, otherwise we would have already acted. I believe Your Highness can see this, so please consider thoroughly whether to join our Demon Clan."

Lin Yue quietly watched him, suddenly laughing.

"What if this palace says no?" he asked with a low laugh.

"If that is the case, nothing can be done."

Duanmu Yan calmly smiled too, "Your Highness should understand that no matter how important, if our Demon Clan cannot have it, we will not let the Human Clan have it either. If Your Highness does not agree, we can only destroy you."

His expression was very calm, his tone peaceful, yet that resolve and ruthlessness were clearly evident.

Lin Yue remained calm too, suddenly turning his head towards the nearby residence, speaking, "Immortal True Lord, though you are of the Demon Path, at least you are a Saint-level strong practitioner of our Human Clan. Now, this palace is cornered by the Demon Clan; it's time for you to act. If you help me break free, this palace will surely acknowledge your favor."

His voice resonated within this small world, carrying a mysterious penetration of the void, so much so that even if Immortal True Lord hid inside the residence's array, he couldn't pretend not to hear it.

"Mm?" Duanmu Yan looked coldly at Immortal True Lord's residence.

The other five demon saints also looked icily at that residence.

An ordinary Saint of the Human Clan dared to intervene?

They wouldn't mind encircling and killing him on the spot.

Even if the residence's array seemed decent, it was merely set by an Array Master, incapable of withstanding the assault of six demon saints.

"Nonsense!"

The voice of Immortal True Lord, somewhat exasperated, came from within the residence, "Seventeenth Prince! I belong to the same camp as the Eighth Prince and the Twelfth Prince, and you are a mortal enemy of the Twelfth Prince. If you get killed, I'd happily applaud, so why would I aid you?"

He immediately explained to Duanmu Yan and the demon saints, "Esteemed demon saints, rest assured, kill if you must; I shall not intervene."

Duanmu Yan and the other demon saints said nothing, only their murderous intent receded somewhat.

It was apparent that this Immortal True Lord truly feared death.

"Immortal True Lord, let us not feud internally for now."

Lin Yue spoke in a somber tone, "The struggle between the Twelfth Prince and me is an internal matter of the Human Clan. At this moment, with the Demon Clan as the external enemy, let us set aside these personal matters for now. Quickly open the residence's array, let this palace in, and we will face the Demon Clan together!"

Speaking, the light golden rings on his wrists floated off immediately, turning into two swirling flames that flew under his feet.

Following this, his figure flickered, and he traversed the void, disappearing directly into the residence.

The surrounding sinful cultivators were stunned.

Did Immortal True Lord really let the Seventeenth Prince into the residence?

Unexpected that in the face of external enemies, they could achieve this degree?

"Mm? How did you enter?"

In the next moment, the surprised and angry voice of Immortal True Lord came from within the residence.

"Mm? Didn't True Lord permit me to enter? True Lord, let's stop the act, join forces with me, and with the help of your residence's array, those demon saints may not be so intimidating after all!"

Lin Yue's solemn and serious voice also followed closely.

"You... you're talking nonsense!"

The agitated voice of Immortal True Lord came, "I never intended to help you! Where are you hiding? Get out now! My residence does not welcome you! Where are you? Come out!"

"True Lord, there's no need to perform and stall for time. The Demon Clan's methods are decisive, and it's impossible for them to be held up like this, you'd better let me get acquainted with the array quickly."

Lin Yue's voice rang again, as if really cooperating with Immortal True Lord.

Duanmu Yan and the demon saints furrowed their brows.

They became a bit uncertain if Immortal True Lord was truly acting to stall for time.

But, it was also likely that the Seventeenth Prince intended to drag Immortal True Lord into the water, deliberately speaking in this manner.

With the Seventeenth Prince's elusive method of penetrating the void, combined with those suspected semi-divine gold rings, indeed might forcibly penetrate the array into the residence.

But no matter what, he couldn't be held back by an Immortal True Lord.

"Everyone, attack the array, kill that Immortal True Lord."

Duanmu Yan looked coldly, immediately waving his sleeve and giving an order.