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

In this world, within this realm called Great Yong, there were already many people he cared about... his wife, children, teacher, and elder brother...

These were existences that were hard to part with.

"I knew you would understand."

The Second Prince smiled gently, "Don't worry, even though the Crown Prince doesn't trust you, the royal brother surely will trust you. I, like the royal brother, believe in you too. As long as I am alive, the Crown Prince wouldn't dare take action against you."

Lin Yue was taken aback.

Royal brother?

Was he referring to the Crown Prince before the change, or the Human Ancestor?

He had always suspected that the Second Prince knew about the Eternal Darkness Reincarnation Coffin, and that it contained the Human Ancestor's Divine Soul.

But he was also unsure whether the Second Prince truly knew.

In the current situation where the Human Ancestor's Divine Soul was separated, he didn't know who was responsible for it. Moreover, he had promised the Human Ancestor not to tell others.

"The Crown Prince is the Reincarnation of the Human Ancestor, how could he become like this?" Lin Yue couldn't help but ask.

"The Heavenly Dao is impartial. That is just how it is." The Second Prince shook his head and said, "I am also unsure if the royal brother is willing to tell you the truth, so... you'll have to ask him yourself when he returns."

When he returns? Was this implying that the Human Ancestor's Divine Soul would be restored? Lin Yue's heart was moved.

"Let's not talk about this anymore."

The Second Prince shook his head slightly and said, "You should focus on Harmonization for now. If you succeed, I can tell you everything from that year just as it was."

Lin Yue nodded silently.

However, he wasn't entirely confident.

"By the way."

The Second Prince said, "Earlier, you wanted to hide the Ultimate Path and did not want to become a Sealed King. Are you willing to become one now? It might also help you understand why the Princes and Princesses are fighting for the throne."

"Alright." Lin Yue didn't mind and nodded immediately, "Then let it be."

"Then I shall speak to the Crown Prince." The Second Prince nodded slightly and said, "By tomorrow, it can be proclaimed to the world. What title do you intend to use?"

"I haven't thought about it yet." Lin Yue shook his head.

"Then..."

The Second Prince suddenly laughed and said, "If you trust your elder brother, why not let me pick a title for you?"

Lin Yue was slightly surprised and said, "Then I'll trouble you, elder brother."

He curiously asked, "I wonder what title elder brother plans to use for tomorrow?"

"Once the Crown Prince proclaims it to the world tomorrow, you'll naturally know." The Second Prince smiled, "I guarantee it's a title that suits you well."

...

The next day.

Around noon, Lin Yue sat in the courtyard, casually flipping through an ancient tome in hand.

Not far away, his son Xiahong Chen was enthusiastically practicing martial arts, with his mother Qi Yinmo giving pointers on the side. Lin Yue would also occasionally offer advice.

Meanwhile, Baili Fengzhi sat on the swing behind Lin Yue, absentmindedly swinging back and forth.

The atmosphere was quite pleasant and warm.

Lin Yue felt rather cheerful, and comprehending the Cultivation Method in his hand became much easier.

This was one of the Spirit and Body Unity Cultivation Methods he had arranged to collect from the Imperial Family's secret vaults and the Scripture Collection Hall of the Ancestor Hall.

He had gathered a full collection of hundreds of Spirit and Body Unity Cultivation Methods.

The most profound among them was the Spirit and Body Unity Cultivation Method mentioned by the Second Prince, created over two thousand years ago by an Immortal in the Human World.

It involved dispersing the Divine Soul and merging it into the physical body, with roughly a fifty percent success rate.

Of course, if it failed, it would mean complete annihilation.

The worst Spirit and Body Unity Cultivation Method only had a mere ten percent success rate. Brought to you by the folks at MV|LEMPYR.

It was truly a life-and-death gamble.

Although the success rate was low, at least it provided a way of thinking. It might not be meaningless.

By gathering the strengths of many, standing on the shoulders of their predecessors, and approaching from different perspectives and heights, it might be possible to create a more profound Spirit and Body Unity Cultivation Method.

Therefore, he must first thoroughly understand all these hundreds of methods.

"Spirit and Body Unity..."

Staring at the scroll of methods in hand, Lin Yue pondered, "Starting from the Divine Soul's stability is indeed a good choice..."

"What is husband reading?"

Qi Yinmo sat down next to Lin Yue, glanced at the scroll in his hand, and couldn't help but inquire, "Spirit and Body Unity Cultivation Method? Why is husband studying this method?"

As she knew, only those without hope of Harmonization or those seeking to extend their lifespan would dare to cultivate the Spirit and Body Unity Cultivation Method, transforming their physical body into a spiritual form to achieve longevity.

After all, once transformed into a spiritual body, lifespan would be akin to that of a Saint, limited only by how long the Primordial Spirit could be sustained.

As long as the Dao Heart was strong enough, one could easily live for several centuries or even close to a thousand years.

But for an extraordinary talent like her husband, as a Prince, was Bloodline Path Harmonization still necessary?

"I want to try if I can create a more advanced Spirit and Body Unity Cultivation Method."

Lin Yue casually explained, and then asked, "Could there be an Imperial Decree arriving today? Is everything at the mansion ready?"

"Of course, everything is ready." Qi Yinmo nodded slightly, but couldn't help but ask, "But husband hasn't achieved Harmonization yet, is it really suitable for him to become a Sealed King?"

Lin Yue smiled and replied, "You'll find out when the Imperial Decree arrives."

Qi Yinmo couldn't help but marvel, "Becoming a Sealed King without Harmonization, I have never heard of such a thing."

She added, "But given husband's exceptional prowess, even killing the Twelfth Prince, it's only fitting for him to be appointed a king."

At this moment, a guard from the mansion approached swiftly, bowing to report, "Your Highness, the Imperial Decree has arrived."

...

"...In view of the Seventeenth Prince, Xiahong Yue, who upholds the Imperial Family's bloodline, behaves with caution, is upright, possesses remarkable Daoist abilities, and exudes the demeanor of a Divine Dynasty leader.

"Thus, following the will of the heavens, the Seventeenth Prince Xiahong Yue is hereby appointed as a Prince, with the title of 'Xia' bestowed. May you fulfill the Divine Emperor's oath and bear the heavy responsibility of the state.

"Hereby, this Imperial Decree is proclaimed to all."

The Imperial Decree was delivered to the Prince Mansion and read aloud by Zhu Xuance, the Alliance Hierarch of the Heaven Patrol Alliance, his voice almost reverberating through the entire Di Hong City.

For a time, the entire Di Hong City was in shock.

After all, it was widely known that the Seventeenth Prince hadn't achieved Harmonization and had ingeniously orchestrated the demise of the Twelfth Prince.

Despite the Seventeenth Prince being undeniably a once-in-a-generation prodigy, he remained a mere Great Cultivator.

Even though he had killed the Twelfth Prince, many attributed it to cunning rather than strength, with possible assistance from others.

When the Twelfth Prince met his end, the area surrounding the White Bone Palace was filled with overwhelming Thunder, leading many to speculate that the Fourteenth Prince had intervened. Thus, they didn't entirely credit the death of the Twelfth Prince to the Seventeenth Prince, who was thought to have come out of nowhere.

At best, he was seen as the mastermind.

But for a prince to become a Sealed King, true strength was a requirement.

And, at this time, the Imperial Decree announced by the Heaven Patrol Alliance also included a title for the Seventeenth Prince that took everyone by surprise.

King Xia!

The word "Xia" held immense significance for the Human Clan.

Because the original dynasty of the Human Clan was the Xia Dynasty, and the Human Emperor's title was also Emperor Xia!

The term was recognized as something magnificent.

Throughout history, no king or emperor dared use "Xia" as a title.

Apart from the Human Emperor, only the Human Ancestor and Divine Emperor could compare, but they had their own titles and names.

The word "Xia" was essentially reserved solely as a title for the Human Emperor!

Anyone who dared use it would be committing a grave disrespect!

But...

Now, a Great Cultivator, the Seventeenth Prince, was using it as his title?

It was remarkable enough that a mere Great Cultivator could become a Sealed King, let alone use "Xia" as a title.

In many people's eyes, it was almost an insult to the original and most ancient Human Clan Emperor!

Only a select few who were in the know didn't find it inappropriate.

That night.

At a banquet celebrating the Seventeenth Prince's appointment at the newly named Prince Xia Mansion, many guests seemed intent on using the occasion to witness the spectacle or seek an explanation, attending in droves.

"Seventeenth Brother, I never would have thought your title would be Xia?"

At the banquet, the Fourteenth Prince couldn't help but whisper, "While I do believe that aside from the Human Emperor himself, only you among history deserve this title, isn't it somewhat too striking?"

Lin Yue felt a bit helpless as well.

He hadn't expected the Second Prince to give him this title.

Clearly, the Second Prince was the one most deserving of this title.

But the decree had been declared to the world, so what could be done?

King Xia, then King Xia it shall be.