After giving his orders, Patriarch Lynn barked, "I'm heading out for a while. Everything here is in your hands. No matter what, seal off every route—don't let anyone leave, not even a beast!"
"Understood, Patriarch!" Steward Song replied.
Once he'd finished venting, Patriarch Lynn's backup soul flared up: "Evan Yang, just you wait! Don't think you can get away after killing me!"
After his outburst, Patriarch Lynn notified Patriarch Fenn about Evan Yang sneaking into the Lynn Family, urging him to come at once.
When Patriarch Fenn heard this, he blurted out in shock, "Are you serious?"
"My body and soul were both destroyed—what do you think?" Patriarch Lynn was in a foul mood.
Patriarch Fenn knew that if Evan Yang turned into that green monster again, neither of them could handle him, so he asked, "Patriarch Lynn, if he transforms again, do you have any way to deal with him?"
Patriarch Lynn paused, then said, "We'll use the Lynn Family's grand array!"
Hearing that Patriarch Lynn was actually going to use the clan's grand array, Patriarch Fenn was genuinely stunned. Every major family has its own powerful defensive formation, but it's usually only triggered in a true life-or-death crisis. To use it now was honestly shocking.
"If you've decided, I'll come help out. Where do I enter? Or will you send someone to pick me up?" Patriarch Fenn didn't know the Lynn Family's secret entrances, so he wasn't sure how to get in.
Patriarch Lynn knew that to deal with Evan Yang, he'd need the Fenn Family's help, so he told Patriarch Fenn to wait at a certain spot, then contacted Steward Song to send someone as an escort.
Meanwhile, Evan Yang tried to retrace his original route out, only to find the formation had been suspended and guards posted everywhere. Even if he forced his way through, it would take time and draw attention.
"Looks like Patriarch Lynn really plans to seal off every exit," Evan thought. With no other choice, he retreated into the city to observe quietly. He didn't believe the Lynn Family could keep all the exits locked forever.
About half a day later, Evan was at the exit when he saw a group coming in. He glanced at their insignia and muttered, "They're from the Fenn Family."
Once the Fenn Family group entered, the passage was sealed again.
It all happened pretty fast. Evan locked onto Patriarch Fenn, tracking where he went—hoping he might find Patriarch Lynn's backup soul.
Evan went invisible and quietly tailed Patriarch Fenn and his group.
Patriarch Fenn was soon met by Steward Song, who led him into a secret chamber. Evan noticed a formation surrounding it—if he touched it, he'd be exposed.
Faced with this, Evan could only wait outside the chamber, memorizing its location.
"This chamber must have something to do with Patriarch Lynn's backup soul," Evan thought, seeing the heavy guard posted around it.
Sure enough, after the Fenn Patriarch entered the secret chamber, he saw a weak soul condensed on a piece of jade, using it as an anchor to preserve itself.
"You—" Seeing that Patriarch Lynn was really just a soul now, the Fenn Patriarch was shocked.
"Don't even mention it. I'm so frustrated right now. No matter what, I have to find Evan Yang and destroy him!" Patriarch Lynn said angrily.
The Fenn Patriarch knew Evan Yang had already taken action—he'd come to the Lynn Family and would surely seek revenge on him too. The only thing to do now was to ally with Lynn, who also had an Immortal Sovereign backing him for help if needed.
Patriarch Lynn hadn't expected the Fenn Patriarch to rely on him as a mountain to lean on. But what he was thinking about now was how to lure Evan Yang out and draw him into the formation.
"Fenn Patriarch, do you have any way to draw Evan Yang out?" Patriarch Lynn asked with a frown.
"Are you sure he's still in Lynn territory?" the Fenn Patriarch asked.
"Yes. The moment my body was destroyed, I had all routes sealed. No matter how fast he is, he can't escape," Patriarch Lynn replied.
"If he hasn't left, then it's much easier," said the Fenn Patriarch.
"Do you have a way?" Patriarch Lynn really wanted to know how to lure Evan Yang out now.
"Use yourself as bait," said the Fenn Patriarch.
"Me?" Patriarch Lynn was startled.
"Look, if he can't leave, he'll definitely try to kill you. Especially since he knows you still have a soul—he isn't afraid of threats and came to the Lynn Family, so he obviously wants to wipe you out," said the Fenn Patriarch.
Patriarch Lynn fell silent, finally understanding. He knew this method would easily draw Evan Yang out, but it was dangerous for himself—his soul was fragile, and if destroyed, he'd disappear forever. He hesitated in silence.
Seeing Patriarch Lynn hesitate, the Fenn Patriarch didn't press further and simply waited. Eventually, Lynn said, "Fine, how do we arrange it?"
After Patriarch Lynn agreed, the Fenn Patriarch whispered his plan to him. Once Lynn agreed, both made their preparations.
Meanwhile, Evan Yang was still outside. Soon, he saw the Fenn Patriarch come out and Steward Song go in.
After Steward Song went in for a while, he felt something was off, but since it was Patriarch Lynn's arrangement, he couldn't refuse. He told the Fenn Patriarch, "Patriarch Fenn, the Patriarch said he'll prepare and later host a banquet for you on Lynn Cloud Mountain."
"Alright," replied the Fenn Patriarch. Steward Song then led him up a tall mountain, fused with the clouds. When the Fenn Patriarch reached the summit, Steward Song said, "Please wait here at Lynn-Cloud Pavilion; the Patriarch will arrive shortly."
The Fenn Patriarch nodded, and Steward Song left, leaving him alone at the mountaintop. Inwardly, he wondered, "Will Evan Yang show up?"
At that moment, Evan Yang was already waiting not far from Lynn-Cloud Pavilion, waiting for Patriarch Lynn to arrive. "If it's just a soul, I can deal with it using a clone," Evan thought to himself.
Patriarch Lynn was now anchored to the jade, and Steward Song brought the jade pendant over. As soon as he took it out, a soul appeared—it was Patriarch Lynn's.
Patriarch Lynn knew his situation—appearing could invite Evan Yang's attack, so he had already given instructions and made preparations.
"Brother Lynn," the Fenn Patriarch greeted with a smile. "Brother Fenn, sorry to make you rush over this time," said Patriarch Lynn. "It's nothing. If it means destroying Evan Yang, I'd come no matter how far," replied the Fenn Patriarch.
The conversation between the two patriarchs was meant for Evan Yang to hear, and they wondered why he hadn't appeared yet.
Just as Patriarch Lynn was about to continue speaking, a figure suddenly appeared—it was Evan Yang, right beside Lynn, reaching out to attack.
Patriarch Lynn, Steward Song, and the Fenn Patriarch were all shocked, but Lynn and Fenn quickly followed their prearranged plan. The Fenn Patriarch quickly grabbed the jade pendant and moved a short distance away. Meanwhile, Lynn-Cloud Pavilion erupted with light, and a barrier spread over Lynn Cloud Mountain. The surrounding clouds gathered and darkened. Evan Yang found that his clone inside the pavilion couldn't leave, and his true body on Lynn Cloud Mountain was also revealed and surrounded by the light barrier.
At this moment, Patriarch Lynn, the Fenn Patriarch, and Steward Song stood together, watching Evan Yang's true body and clone.
"Evan Yang, you finally showed yourself," Patriarch Lynn said angrily.
"Oh? So this was all to lure me here?" Evan Yang looked around at the pavilion and its surroundings—it seemed everything had been prepared in advance.
"That's right. I used my soul to draw you out—otherwise, how else could I get you to appear?" Patriarch Lynn sneered, looking confident.
"You think just luring me out means you can destroy me?" Evan Yang smiled, though inwardly he was alarmed—his Heaven-Cold Qi hadn't recovered, so transforming was impossible. With two strong opponents, Patriarch Fenn and Steward Song, he could only try to stall them with words.
Patriarch Fenn feared Evan might transform at any moment, so he didn't dare approach, worried about being instantly killed. Steward Song, without Lynn's orders, simply stood by to protect them.
"Can't destroy you? Then watch my Lynn Family's protective grand array and see if it works," Patriarch Lynn sneered. After speaking, he, Patriarch Fenn, and Steward Song retreated outside Lynn Cloud Mountain.
Evan Yang's true body and clone stood inside, observing the surroundings. Patriarch Lynn laughed, "Watch closely!" A bolt of lightning shot down from the clouds, aiming directly at Evan.
Lightning? Evan wasn't afraid at all; instead, he smiled, "So this is the attack."
The three—Patriarch Lynn, Patriarch Fenn, and Steward Song—watched curiously as Evan stood motionless. When the lightning struck, they expected him to be turned to ash, but were stunned to see Evan completely unharmed, looking refreshed instead.
"Impossible," Patriarch Lynn said in disbelief. Steward Song was stunned too, knowing how powerful the array was. Patriarch Fenn was even more shocked, as he knew every Heaven-Battling Clan's array was incredibly strong—how could it fail against Evan Yang?
Unwilling to accept it, Patriarch Lynn snorted, "That was just a minor attack. Now you'll see the real thing." With that, the lightning grew larger, massive bolts raining down from the sky, targeting Evan Yang.
Yet Evan Yang remained standing there, smiling without moving. Seeing this, Patriarch Lynn snorted, "Arrogant." The lightning struck Evan again.
Evan only felt a slight numbness, but the electric energy flowed straight into his attribute area, feeling very comfortable.
Watching the lightning being absorbed bit by bit into his body, Evan was even more delighted.
But the three—Patriarch Lynn, Patriarch Fenn, and Steward Song—were dumbfounded, never expecting this outcome. Patriarch Lynn frantically unleashed more lightning attacks, but after dozens of rounds, the lightning grew weaker and weaker.
Patriarch Lynn, furious and frustrated, exclaimed, "Damn it, we're out of energy!"
Steward Song was shocked, and Patriarch Fenn was even more astonished—they hadn't expected things to turn out like this. Now the three didn't know what to do.