You don't want your secret to be revealed by others, right?

The prince had fallen, and all heaven and earth knew.

Lin Yue and the others didn't delay much. They immediately rode on Duke Heng's flying boat, heading towards Di Hong City.

"This time, the phenomenon of the prince's demise seems a bit off."

The Fourteenth Prince stood on the edge of the flying boat, looking up at the gloomy sky. The drizzling rain outlined the shape of the boat's barrier, and the mournful wails of heaven and earth had yet to subside.

"What are your thoughts?" Lin Yue asked, "Fourteenth Brother, what do you find unusual?"

"I've seen the phenomenon of a prince's demise twice before."

The Fourteenth Prince frowned slightly. "But the previous two phenomena were almost identical. Yet, this time, not only is the rain heavier and lasts longer, but the mournful wail of heaven and earth is also louder. Why is the Twelfth Prince so peculiar?"

"Indeed," Duke Heng nodded, "The previous two phenomena had almost no difference, and this time, it is evidently more intense."

"Oh?" Lin Yue was also somewhat puzzled.

It did seem strange when put that way.

But why?

"Perhaps there have been some unknown changes."

Lin Yue shook his head slightly, then turned to Duke Heng, saying, "I'm troubling Lord Qi this time. How are you doing, Lord Qi?"

"No issue," Duke Heng replied calmly, "This old body of mine can still be of help to Your Highness, which is a blessing."

Lin Yue nodded slightly and said, "I'm preparing to collect Dao Heart Treasures. If there are any that Lord Qi hasn't consumed, I will have Yinmo send them over to you."

"You are too kind, Your Highness," Duke Heng sighed softly.

"It is my duty," Lin Yue shook his head.

In truth, he had been collecting Dao Heart Treasures for a long time. However, they were too precious and exceedingly difficult to collect. Otherwise, Duke Heng's residence would have had at least one.

Moreover, each Dao Heart Treasure could only be used once; a second time would have no effect.

Baili Fengzhi needed Dao Heart Treasures to sustain life, and so did Duke Heng. If there were duplicate treasures, naturally, each would receive one.

Unfortunately, Lin Yue had only acquired Dao Heart Treasures from the former dynasty's Grotto Heaven, the Blood Sea Saint Mother, and Duanmu Yan. In these past years, the guests in his residence and the Tantian Sect hadn't collected a single one.

Even after killing the Twelfth Prince this time, no Dao Heart Treasures were found in his storage treasure.

Was it that he didn't have any, or that he didn't carry them with him?

However, Lin Yue's strength was different now.

The Ultimate Path was destined to be exposed. His power was strong enough to slay the Twelfth Prince, and his status had become entirely different from before, perhaps making the collection much easier?

"Dao Heart Treasures?"

Upon hearing this, the Fourteenth Prince spoke up, "If Seventeenth Brother needs Dao Heart Treasures, my residence happens to have a few in stock. I could sell them to you at the standard price."

Lin Yue's eyes lit up immediately and he asked, "Which Dao Heart Treasures are they?"

The Fourteenth Prince pondered and said, "They are all Low Grade Dao Heart Treasures, Thousand Leaves Heart, Bitter Cold Dew, Second Dream, these three. Bitter Cold Dew has only one, the others have two each."

"Oh?" Lin Yue said, "Thousand Leaves Heart aside, could Fourteenth Brother sell the other Dao Heart Treasures to me?"

He had already acquired three Thousand Leaves Hearts and had given them to Duke Heng and Baili Fengzhi to consume.

Bitter Cold Dew had only been used by Duke Heng, while Baili Fengzhi hadn't consumed it yet. Neither had consumed the Second Dream.

"Sure."

The Fourteenth Prince nodded, "Low Grade Dao Heart Treasures are worth about the same as top-grade Spiritual Treasures. If Seventeenth Brother can provide three top-grade Spiritual Treasures, the three Dao Heart Treasures are yours."

"Thank you, Fourteenth Brother." Lin Yue expressed his gratitude with a touch of joy, clasping his hands in thanks.

Though the Fourteenth Prince sold them to him at the same value, top-grade Spiritual Treasures were still relatively plentiful and could be bought. In fact, if one was willing to pay the price, they could have a Holy Rank Artifact Refiner forge them.

However, Dao Heart Treasures were incredibly difficult to buy. Once they appeared, various factions would compete for them, sometimes fetching even higher prices when urgently needed.

So, the Fourteenth Prince selling them to him at the same price was indeed a bargain.

Lin Yue understood that this was also a benefit of his strength.

His displayed potential was unparalleled, slaughtering the Twelfth Prince as a Great Cultivator, an unprecedented feat that would shock the world.

His strength was immense, and his talent extraordinary.

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It was normal for the Fourteenth Prince to extend goodwill, especially since he also helped avenge a vendetta.

...

The flying boat pierced through the sky and clouds, soon reaching Jingzhou Imperial City.

The heavenly phenomenon of the prince's demise had not yet ended and was said to last for a day and night before ceasing.

However, as the flying boat entered the barrier above Di Hong City, a light streak flew over, transforming into a man dressed in the robes of a Patrol Envoy of Purple Cloud.

Once the flying boat stopped mid-air, the Purple Cloud Envoy immediately flew to the bow, respectfully saluting, "Greetings to Prince Zhen, Seventeenth Prince. Due to the prince's demise, the Crown Prince has requested that all princes and princesses proceed to Di Hong Palace for a meeting. Therefore, I have come to inform both Your Highnesses."

The Fourteenth Prince spoke lightly, "Understood, we're on our way."

The Purple Cloud Envoy bowed, "I must inform the other princes and princesses as well, so I will take my leave."

After the Purple Cloud Envoy departed, Lin Yue turned to Duke Heng and Lord Bixu, saying, "Lord Bixu, Lord Qi, you should head back first. If there are any subsequent troubles, please follow the previous arrangements."

Duke Heng nodded slightly, saying, "Rest assured, Your Highness."

Lord Bixu glanced at him, unwilling to say much more.

Lin Yue and the Fourteenth Prince then gracefully left the flying boat and swiftly flew towards the direction of the Imperial Palace.