Help The Villainess Trapped in the Beast World's Drama (by Lotus Seeds) novel Chapter 553

Chapter 553: Chapter 521: Father and Son Reunited

A servant stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said, "Reporting to the High Priest, a coup has taken place in the Imperial Palace, and the Emperor has been imprisoned by the rebels, his fate currently unknown."

"According to the latest intelligence, three major families have revolted, and other families are striving to rescue Your Majesty. However, some mysterious figures in black have appeared, preventing them from entering the palace, and I’m afraid the situation inside... does not look good and is extremely critical."

The Sea Race High Priest Lunus did not respond, nor did he turn around.

The Beastman looked at the High Priest’s back, not daring to speak further, unable to decipher his thoughts.

Twenty years ago, the High Priest had announced his seclusion from the world, focusing on cultivation, and would never step out of the Divine Hall unless faced with world-ending disasters.

The only times he secretly left were for that legendary Young Priest.

The change of imperial power shouldn’t be a significant issue for the High Priest, right?

The servant only intended to make a routine report, after all, the High Priest never paid attention to these matters. If not for this incident involving the Royal Family and causing serious implications, there might not have even been a report.

But why did the High Priest specifically have him investigate the palace coup?

Another person came in from outside and reported, "Reporting to the High Priest, two distinguished guests request an audience! They are holding your token, and one of them... is Prince Jia Lan from the Royal Family."

Lunus gave a slight tremor, clutching the Scepter tightly.

Although the time when the High Priest and the Empress had a brief but unknown relationship was long sealed by time, known to very few, a few close attendants in the Divine Hall still knew some of the inside story.

Seeing the High Priest’s reaction, they could guess that the "Young Priest" he protected so well, whom even they had never met, was indeed this Prince Jia Lan!

After a long time, Lunus turned and walked down from the high platform, speaking slowly, "Invite them in."

"Yes."

Outside, Shen Tang and Jia Lan didn’t wait long before someone came to pass on the message, "Honored guests, please follow me."

Shen Tang tugged at Jia Lan, only to find him standing still.

She turned her head in confusion to look at him, "Ah Lan?"

Jia Lan’s face didn’t look good.

Or rather, since arriving at this place, he hadn’t been quite himself.

To be honest, even Shen Tang felt an unusual oppressive aura here.

The Sea Domain Divine Hall was stationed at the edge of the polluted area, and the pollution was spreading too quickly, blackening large sea areas.

The rampant virus caused the pollution to spread, but this power could not be simply covered by biochemical viruses, it leaned more towards a form of death and dark energy. The virus and pollution gave birth to a vast amount of ominous death aura, fueling this mysterious force, becoming more terrifying, and suffocating...

Shen Tang looked at him worriedly, "Are you okay?"

Jia Lan clutched his chest, pressed his lips, and shook his head, "I’m fine, let’s go in."

The two followed the servant to the main hall of the Divine Hall.

The High Priest had been waiting for a long time.

Although he was an elder, his appearance was not much different from his youth, remaining handsome, yet more mature than a young man. His calm, light-golden eyes seemed to have witnessed a thousand sails.

"Welcome to the Divine Hall," Lunus’s voice was low and melodious, carrying a gentle smile.

He looked at the two visitors, more precisely, at Jia Lan.

The calm, deep golden eyes only showed a ripple, like an undercurrent hidden deep under the sea, when they landed on him.

"Greetings, High Priest."

Jia Lan was also observing this mysterious Sea Race High Priest. He spoke somewhat awkwardly, his complexion unnatural.

Though knowing the other was his father, and their appearances bore some resemblance, Jia Lan was very unfamiliar with this father. To him, they were just meeting for the first time, strangers sharing blood ties.

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