Chapter 200
"Imperial Prince… The Imperial Prince!" Lu Ming was overwhelmed with excitement, his emotions soaring beyond measure. He had actually guessed right!
This sense of achievement was even more exhilarating than breaking through a major cultivation realm—or even spending an entire night in a brothel with seven different women.
Now that he was standing so close to the peerless genius who dominated two entire Dao Domains, this trip had been worth it.
The Azure Dragon Emperor's pupils constricted, the azure glow in his eyes fading as his face twitched.
His mind was in complete turmoil.
Lin Qi'an was only at the Dao Transformation Realm, yet he had managed to disguise himself so perfectly that even an Emperor's divine sight couldn't see through him.
A terrifying genius indeed. Their first meeting, and already, he was proving to be far beyond ordinary.
So, he really had come.
It seemed the Azure Dragon Clan had made the right gamble after all. With his arrival, the entire structure of Tianhai Dao Domain might be shaken.
The Xuanwu Clan would no longer be able to act as arrogantly as before.
Qing Youling clasped her hands tightly over her mouth, her wide eyes trembling. Her heart was filled with both shock and joy.
The man she had admired for so long—the one she had hoped would come—was actually the very same person who had kidnapped her. She had never expected this.
She had already met the Imperial Prince long ago. She had even yelled at him, called him a bastard.
Oh no.
She was doomed. The Imperial Prince must think she's unladylike and unruly.
Her heart turned cold. She had wanted him to help the Azure Dragon Clan, to resolve their crisis… but if he had no interest in her, then he would surely do nothing to intervene.
She had finally seen her dream man, only to immediately fall into despair.
The surrounding cultivators erupted with excitement.
"The Imperial Prince of Beiyang! It's really him!"
"My heavens, I just saw his unparalleled might at the Tai'an Grand Ceremony, and now he's here again!"
"Imperial Prince, show your power! That Xuanwu God Son really thinks too highly of himself!"
"I'd love to hear him repeat what he said earlier—whether the Imperial Prince is 'worthy' or not!"
The cultivators from Canglan Dao Domain had been holding back their frustration for so long. Now, with the Imperial Prince present, they could finally stand tall again.
Chen Yan had just rushed back, preparing to challenge Xuan Tian again, when he stumbled upon this scene.
'His teeth clenched in rage. Lin Qi'an, so what if you're here? You came alone, without your subordinates. Who in Tianhai Dao Domain can help you? Your arrogance will be your downfall.'
Xuan Tian's expression darkened. He turned to the Saint-level expert beside him, "You told me he wasn't using a disguise."
The Saint looked ashamed. "God Son… I don't understand either. He must have used some kind of supreme artifact to conceal himself."
"Enough." Xuan Tian wasn't in the mood to argue.
He turned to Lin Qi'an and raised his voice, "Imperial Prince of Beiyang, what are you doing in Tianhai Dao Domain? This matter has nothing to do with you!"
Everyone could see it that the Xuanwu God Son was now hesitant.
If this were anyone else, he would have crushed them without a second thought. There would have been no need for discussion.
But against Lin Qi'an? He didn't dare act recklessly.
Lin Qi'an smiled. "I gave you a chance to apologize, but you didn't take it."
"What did you say?!" Xuan Tian's anger flared instantly.
He was supposed to be the one standing at the top here, yet in Lin Qi'an's words, he was nothing but a fool who needed to admit his mistakes.
This was beyond humiliating.
"Lin Qi'an! This is Tianhai Dao Domain, not a place for you to do as you please! You came alone—are you not afraid of meeting your end here?"
Lin Qi'an glanced at Qing Youling. His voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable weight, "From today onward, the Azure Dragon Saintess belongs to me. Any objections?"
He didn't ask. He declared it. He didn't seek permission. He simply took what he wanted.
The spectators shuddered.
Even in Tianhai Dao Domain, the Imperial Prince of Beiyang was acting with absolute dominance. For some reason, that was incredibly satisfying to witness.
"I… I have no objections!"
The statement was originally directed at the Azure Dragon Emperor. After all, he was the leader of the clan. But before he could even respond, Qing Youling blurted out her answer instead.
The entire crowd fell silent as she was too eager. Even the Azure Dragon Emperor didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Realizing what she had done, Qing Youling's face flushed red. She quickly backed away, hiding behind her father in embarrassment.
"I object!" Chen Yan's voice rang out.
"Imperial Prince! Xuanwu God Son! If you two have any honor, face me in single combat! Let our strength decide who deserves her!"
"Scram."
Once again, Chen Yan was blasted away, vomiting blood as he was sent flying hundreds of meters into the sea, disappearing beneath the waves.
The so-called Destined Child wanted a duel, but no one even bothered acknowledging him. It was too pitiful.
> Ding! Destined Child Chen Yan has become a laughingstock. Luck Value -200.
Now, only Lin Qi'an and Xuan Tian remained.
"Lin Qi'an, must you fight me for this?" Xuan Tian's fists clenched. His teeth ground together in frustration.
"Fight you?" Lin Qi'an smirked. "The woman I claim as mine is mine. Do you really think you have the qualifications to compete with me?"
"You—!" For the third time, Xuan Tian had been completely disregarded.
Xuan Tian could no longer hold back his rage, "Lin Qi'an! You've gone too far! You have no strong warriors with you—do you really think I don't dare to strike you down?!"
"Go ahead." Lin Qi'an remained still, watching him with an amused expression.
The crowd held its breath.
Then, a voice rang out, "I am willing to fight for the Imperial Prince!"
Lu Ming was the first to step forward.
"I, a cultivator of Canglan Dao Domain, will always stand with the Prince!"
"That's right! I will support the Prince!"
"Who said he came alone? I will fight as his soldier!"
"We are all with him!"
A wave of shouts erupted as thousands of cultivators from Canglan Dao Domain stepped forward to stand beside Lin Qi'an.
While few of them were truly powerful, they came from various sects and holy lands. If the Xuanwu Clan made enemies of them now, they would be declaring war on countless sects at once.
The Azure Dragon Emperor took a deep breath, "The Azure Dragon Clan naturally stands with the Imperial Prince as well."
Before, he had hesitated because his clan's survival was at stake. He knew they were weaker than the Xuanwu Clan and had no chance of victory.
But now, everything was different as Lin Qi'an was here. The chance to form a relationship with him was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
There was another reason too—the rumors of his Ancestral Dragon Bloodline. If that bloodline truly existed, then it could strengthen the Azure Dragon bloodline and change their entire future.
This was a chance they could not afford to miss.
Xuan Tian gritted his teeth, "Send a message to my father, the Xuanwu Emperor! I refuse to be humiliated like this!"
The Saint beside him hesitated, "God Son… please reconsider…"
"What?! Are you telling me that in Tianhai Dao Domain, we should be afraid of him?!"
The Saint sighed, "The Sword Emperor of Beiyang is undefeatable. He alone forced back three Great Emperors and seriously wounded two Quasi-Emperors. His strength is beyond comprehension."
"Furthermore, Beiyang has more than one Great Emperor… If we truly enrage them, the consequences will be… devastating."
Xuan Tian clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his palms.
Damn it! Even among his own people, there were voices of caution.
The Sword Emperor loomed over the entire continent like an unshakable force. Even if he wanted revenge, could he truly afford to bring disaster to his clan?
His breath came fast and heavy. Finally, he gave the only possible answer, "Withdraw."
He had come in overwhelming force, trampling all opposition beneath him. But now, with the mere appearance of Lin Qi'an, he had no choice but to retreat like a coward.
The shift in power was absolute.
Silence fell.
Then, whispers started to spread.
"Ha! So arrogant earlier, but now he's silent?"
"Xuanwu God Son really is nothing but a bully—strong against the weak, weak against the strong."
"This was the most satisfying thing I've ever seen!"
Cultivators from Canglan Dao Domain felt immense pride. If the Imperial Prince of Beiyang shone brightly, then all of Canglan Dao Domain shone with him.
The Azure Dragon Clan was ecstatic. They had tried to use the martial tournament to attract him, and while their plan had not gone as expected, fate had delivered their connection anyway.
With this, their future was filled with hope. Some even dared to think—what if their Saintess won the Imperial Prince's favor?
If the Ancestral Dragon Bloodline and the Azure Dragon Bloodline were combined, the children born from them would be beyond extraordinary.
There was only one concern left. The Xuanwu Clan had suffered humiliation today.Would they seek revenge on the Azure Dragon Clan?
Especially in the ongoing war over the Tianwu Sea Spirit Mine—would they strike mercilessly?
Before anyone could process this, Lin Qi'an's voice rang out once more, "I don't recall giving you permission to leave."
The Xuanwu warriors froze in place.
Xuan Tian turned back, his rage boiling over, "Lin Qi'an! What more do you want?! Do you truly believe you can challenge my Xuanwu Clan?!"
Lin Qi'an's eyes remained calm, "You dared to attack me. Did you truly think you could walk away as if nothing happened?"
"Is it that you don't respect me, or that you don't respect Tianjian City?" His voice remained steady, but each sentence carried an undeniable weight.
And when he spoke the name Tianjian City, the air itself seemed to freeze.
The Xuanwu Clan had arrived as conquerors, full of arrogance. But now, with those words alone, they had been completely overpowered.
No one dared to argue. Not a single person from the Xuanwu Clan could refute him.
Lin Qi'an smiled slightly, "Here's how you can make amends. The Tianwu Sea Spirit Mine—hand it over. Consider it your apology."