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

Chapter 130 - 53. The First Disciple of Shenxiao_2

But her lingering gaze briefly fell on Lin Yue, and a sense of relief emerged in her eyes. She still owed him, so she might as well repay him now...

The Twelfth Prince slowly raised his finger, pointing it at Baili Fengzhi from afar.

"Do you dare?"

A chilling question echoed.

In the rustle of the wind, Lin Yue’s figure suddenly appeared next to the Life and Death Chess piece, a Mystic Iron Battle Saber appearing in his hand, its blade directly across the chess piece’s neck.

The Life and Death Chess piece was entirely enveloped and bound by white fog, unable to move in the slightest.

The Twelfth Prince looked at Lin Yue, smiled, and said, "What is this act about, Seventeenth Brother? Threatening me with my own Life and Death Chess piece? You’re being rather childish."

Everyone present had higher cultivation than Lin Yue, naturally noticing his movements.

Yet the others wouldn’t stop him, nor did they understand his intentions. The Twelfth Prince, merely with a sliver of Divine Thought, was still bound by the Barrier of the Sword Seeking Boat and besides poisoning, he couldn’t prevent Lin Yue.

"Compared to an ancient monster like Royal Brother, I am indeed just a child."

Lin Yue also smiled and said, "Right now, I’m just being a mischievous child. If I accidentally kill this Life and Death Chess piece, Royal Brother, please don’t blame me."

The Twelfth Prince’s eyes remained as calm and gentle as ever, he chuckled lightly, "This Life and Death Chess piece is the only piece that could make your brother here somewhat hesitant, do you really want to give it up? Then I will have to devour all the pieces around you."

"Eat them."

Lin Yue said nonchalantly, "As long as you dare to harm them in the slightest, I will kill this Life and Death Chess piece immediately. I mean what I say and will not go back on my word."

As he spoke, he waved his hand and immediately took out a stele from his storage ring, placing it before him.

Although the stele was intact, its surface was covered with cracks, clearly repaired by pasting fragments together.

Lin Yue touched a hole on the stele, and soon, a violent intent of Wind and Fire shone in his eyes.

Then, he smiled at the Twelfth Prince, "Sorry, Royal Brother, I heard that your Life and Death Chess piece is a top performer of the Four Symbols Heaven Barrier. Without using a Killing Move, I might not be able to kill him. Unfortunately, I’m not very familiar with it, I can only feel the intent spontaneously to hasten my moves."

The smile remained on the Twelfth Prince’s lips, but his eyes grew a shade colder.

Lin Yue intentionally turned the back of the stele towards the Twelfth Prince, who could just make out the inscriptions on its back.

It was the biography of the stele’s owner.

Two hundred years ago, the owner of the stele, a Great Cultivator who was unbeatable in his era, was killed by a remote thought from the Twelfth Prince!

How could the Twelfth Prince not know the strength of this stele owner’s Sword Skill?

"...Seventeenth Brother, you really are mischievous."

The Twelfth Prince fell silent for a moment, then smiled warmly again, "Do you think this Life and Death Chess piece is important to me? It’s just a chess piece."

"Yes, just a chess piece."

Lin Yue, radiating a wild Wind and Fire Intent, continued with a smile, "But some pieces are important and some are not. Some can be lost without care, but losing others might lead to losing the entire game. Royal Brother prides himself as a chess player, you should understand this, right?"

The Twelfth Prince quietly watched Lin Yue.

Everyone present also realized.

This still weak Prince seemed to really pose a threat to the Twelfth Prince.

Otherwise, why would such a terrifying existence, so high above, feel threatened?

He probably would have poisoned everyone already.

"Since Seventeenth Brother wants to play, your brother will accompany you."

The Twelfth Prince raised his hand, lightly tapped Lin Yue’s direction, and smiled, "I have already planted a type of poison inside you, called ’Heartless Qi’. Can you feel it?"

Before Lin Yue could answer, he suddenly felt a rich stream of essence enter his body from the outside, quickly circulating through his lungs.

But this essence was too rich and refined, making it difficult for him to immediately resolve and absorb; it circulated around his lungs before beginning to dissipate, immediately causing an intense itchiness, and he subconsciously started coughing.

"Cough, cough... cough, cough..."

Lin Yue couldn’t help but bend over slightly, coughing vigorously as if he was about to cough out his lungs, his complexion turning a sickly shade of red.

Everyone’s expression changed.

"Your Highness!"

Baili Fengzhi’s expression changed, and she immediately flashed to Lin Yue’s side, supporting him, "How are you feeling?"

Lin Yue wanted to answer her, but he kept coughing nonstop, simply unable to speak.

"Prince Cheng!"

The Master sternly said, "Your Highness, have you disregarded all the rules your Majesty set?"

The members of the Tantian Sect also stared at the Twelfth Prince, shocked that he would dare make such a bold move.

"When have I ever broken the rules?"

The Twelfth Prince looked at Lin Yue with a gentle gaze, speaking softly, "Seventeenth Brother, this Heartless Qi does no harm to you. Instead, it changes your lungs, helping you absorb the most refined essence between heaven and earth. Not only does it not hinder your cultivation, but it will also make your cultivation much faster. This is not breaking the rules, just a greeting gift from your brother."

Lin Yue coughed vigorously for a while before slowing his breathing, pushing away Baili Fengzhi, and shaking his head, "I’m fine, just coughing."

Then, he forced back the urge to cough and bowed to the Twelfth Prince, "Thank you for the gift, Royal Brother. It’s indeed exceptionally refined essence. Perfect for aiding my cultivation. I shall repay you one day."

"As long as you’re satisfied, Seventeenth Brother."

The Twelfth Prince smiled and nodded, "It’s just uncomfortable when coughing. As long as you focus your mind to the utmost, this Heartless Qi won’t act up. I hope you understand the high hopes your brother has for you."