Heroes' Prison-Chapter 1164 - 1103: Disguise

At this moment, a crone with a head of white hair and skin like chicken feathers, burdened with heavy thoughts, descended the steps from the direction of the summit, almost brushing past the Ghost Crown Prince.

This old woman was cloaked in a vibrant robe, holding a Crystal Staff in her hand, and wearing ornate priestly headgear.

The Ghost Crown Prince, who had maintained a haughty demeanor, ignoring everyone prior, halted in his tracks upon seeing this old woman. He bowed slightly and respectfully said, "Greetings, High Priest Li Ge!"

Upon hearing the title "High Priest," Huang Yi couldn’t help but take another look at the old woman. The Half-Beast Holy Land had only three Ascension Stage powerhouses; with the Great Elder Sarantu already killed by him, the remaining two were the Chieftain Barbarian Saint and this High Priest named "Li Ge."

The High Priest had been in a state of deep thought, but she finally snapped out of it when she heard the Ghost Crown Prince’s greeting. She nodded at the Ghost Crown Prince, forcing a slight smile, but said nothing. However, from her eyes, one could see her sorrow, as if she didn’t even have the will to speak.

"The High Priest must be grieving for the death of Great Elder Sarantu!" The Ghost Crown Prince took a deep breath, hatred flickering in his eyes. "We must avenge the Great Elder! Since he killed our Great Elder, we shall kill members of his Hero Empire, every single one we see, letting those who follow him know no peace. My purpose in ascending the mountain to meet with the Chieftain is to propose my plan for revenge."

The High Priest smiled reassuringly and finally spoke, "Very well, the future of our clan rests with you, Heaven-Sent men."

Having said this, the High Priest continued her descent down the steps. The Ghost Crown Prince also continued his climb up the steps.

The High Priest soon emerged from the only exit, with all the guards around bowing and saluting. The numerous Half-Beastmen NPCs and players in the square all respectfully gazed at her until she disappeared at the horizon.

Huang Yi, too, gazed at the High Priest with a pensive expression, and quickly, he devised an initial plan.

He swiftly vanished into the crowd, arriving at a secluded spot, then took out something from his storage ring.

It was a hat with a pointed top, resembling a witch’s Magic Hat.

This was precisely the fake hat Huang Yi had purchased from the Achievement Point Merchant, a relic from the Melva World known as the Wind Thief - Hidden Wind.

Wearing this hat allowed one to realistically mimic the aura of any object, animal, plant, or person, even including the soul, making it extremely difficult to detect.

Huang Yi immediately donned the hat and, based on the High Priest’s image he had just observed, transformed into her image.

He instantly changed from a young man into an old woman; her figures **** sagged from old age, showing an outline through the clothes.

Every detail on him, including the scratches on the priestly headgear he wore and the depth of the wrinkles on his face, including the aura he emitted, even his soul’s aura, was identical to that of High Priest Li Ge.

However, once in actual combat, Huang Yi would expose flaws as he couldn’t mimic the High Priest’s combat methods and techniques.

"To think I grew ****, and they sagged, and down there feels chilly as if something had been cut off; is this what it’s like being a woman?" Huang Yi felt his own body, especially perceiving the gender differences in those parts. His body shuddered, feeling a wave of repulsion.

But to ascend the mountain smoothly, this was the only approach.

"Such humiliation! Absolutely no one must find out..." Huang Yi cast aside that peculiar feeling and emerged from his concealed spot, returning to the square.

He strutted with the Crystal Staff in hand, heading toward the entrance of the Holy Mountain.

The crowd in the square automatically parted upon seeing Huang Yi, once again casting respectful glances.

Quickly, Huang Yi reached the foot of the Holy Mountain by the entrance. Seeing him arrive, the guards at the gate all bent over in reverence, without any intention of obstructing him.

Yet, they were slightly puzzled; the High Priest had just descended from the Holy Mountain not long ago, and now she was to ascend again.

Probably, there was something urgent that necessitated another trip up the mountain!

Huang Yi smoothly passed through the entrance, and the suspense in his heart finally eased as he began ascending the steps to the summit, venturing into the enemy’s core.

He proceeded with great caution, anxious about encountering someone who might engage him in conversation. Although his voice had transformed into that of High Priest Li Ge’s, he might not manage the conversation content well, possibly exposing himself.

Thankfully, very few were permitted to ascend the Holy Mountain, and he encountered no one along the way, successfully ascending the prolonged staircase to the Holy Mountain Summit.

The summit was serene and remained utterly deserted, without even guards, starkly contrasting with the crowded plaza at the mountain’s base. It was akin to the forbidden back mountain of a grand temple, where the bustling incense offerings in the courtyard failed to disturb the secluded monks in meditation.

Atop the mountain stood a few solitary ancient buildings, their stone exteriors marred by traces of weathering.

However, at the center of these old and primitive buildings stood a splendid, magnificent hall. Surrounding the hall were thick circular stone pillars, and before the hall stretched a stone staircase, hiding the view of the hall’s interior from below. This hall was the tallest among all buildings, exuding a sovereign aura, radiating a majestic atmosphere, as though it was the center of the Holy Mountain.

Huang Yi immediately proceeded toward the grand hall, trying to stick close to the eaves of the other buildings, moving his steps lightly and tread carefully.

Previously, he had witnessed the Ghost Crown Prince ascend the mountain to meet the Chieftain, at least confirming that both the Ghost Crown Prince and the Chieftain were on this Holy Mountain, whom he must avoid.

Soon, Huang Yi approached near the magnificent hall, but he didn’t risk ascending the steps. Instead, he discreetly hid in a corner, patiently observing the hall’s entrance.

About half an hour later, finally, two people came out from the entrance of the hall.

One was a young man in a black floor-length robe, precisely the Ghost Crown Prince who had ascended earlier.

The other was a towering middle-aged man, like a mountain himself, with a strong and imposing presence, hands empty. His demeanor was exalted, as though holding the power of life and death over countless people. This was the Chieftain of the Half-Beastmen Clan, the Barbarian Saint, whom Huang Yi had seen long ago.

Currently, Huang Yi’s strength was far beyond what it had been years ago, yet the Barbarian Saint still felt formidable, with his Five Steps to Heaven strength remaining insurmountable for him.