NOVEL WEB Chapter 201
As soon as Lin Qi'an stepped forward, he didn't just demand that the mighty Xuanwu Clan get lost—he wanted to seize the Azure Dragon Saintess and even force them to make concessions!
The mining of spiritual ore in Tianhai Sea had always been a battlefield for the great powers, a fiercely contested resource.
The Xuanwu Clan held the largest share, their excavated spirit stones providing ample cultivation resources for their entire lineage.
Even though the Azure Dragon Clan was weaker, they had to risk casualties to fight for their share—proving just how crucial these resources were.
Thus, when Lin Qi'an made his demand, everyone was stunned into silence. The Azure Dragon Clan, who knew exactly how valuable the mines were, found it unbelievable.
Even the Dragon Saintess blinked her clear, bright eyes in sheer disbelief.
In her eyes, Lin Qi'an was already a domineering and awe-inspiring figure, like a savior riding on seven-colored auspicious clouds.
Yet now, she realized—she had still underestimated him. Her admiration and infatuation only deepened.
"Hmph! The Xuanwu Clan tried to use the spiritual ore to threaten us just now—serves them right!"
The Azure Dragon Emperor: "……"
This brat… far exceeded his expectations.
Despite having heard countless tales of Lin Qi'an's feats, the Azure Dragon Emperor had always assumed his arrogance was simply the result of relying on the forces behind him.
In foreign lands, he ought to restrain himself, especially in other Dao Domains. But now, he finally understood. This brat had no concept of restraint!
Wherever he goes, anyone who provokes him would have to pay the price, no matter where it was!
"His Highness the Crown Prince… is being a bit too domineering!"
"Haha, that's exactly why he's the Crown Prince!"
"In Canglan Dao Domain, he's always been this ruthless—if you provoke him, he'll wipe out your whole sect without hesitation! Otherwise, where do you think his reputation comes from?"
"Incredible! If it were anyone else, I'd think they were courting death by saying something like this. But His Highness… Heh…"
The surrounding cultivators' expressions turned lively. Just moments ago, Xuanwu God Son had arrived arrogantly, stepping on the waves, calling everyone present trash, and attempting to seize resources by force.
Now, the tables had turned—he was the one being coerced and robbed…
"Lin. Qi. An!" A deep fury burned in Xuan Tian's chest. His brows were furrowed, and the air around him trembled violently.
From birth, he had been a high and mighty God Son, a superior existence before whom others bowed and scraped. Even Sovereign Realms elders in his clan obeyed his every whim.
When had he ever suffered such humiliation?!
The rest of the Xuanwu Clan were furious, protesting loudly:
"Impossible!"
"Why should he have any say in Tianhai Dao Domain's affairs?! Does he think Tianjian City can rule over everything?!"
"If we lose that spiritual ore, our clan's strength will stagnate for a hundred years!"
"God Son, you must not agree to this!"
But Lin Qi'an merely smiled and asked leisurely, "Well, Xuanwu God Son, have you made up your mind yet? We still have time."
"You know that's impossible!" Xuan Tian gritted his teeth, forcing out each word. "I can compensate you in other ways."
It was inconceivable for him to submit. Even admitting fault was harder than ascending to the heavens for him…
The cultivators of Tianhai Dao Domain could hardly believe what they were witnessing. In their entire lives, they had never seen Xuanwu God Son suffer such a setback!
"Other ways?" Lin Qi'an shook his head. "How about this? Some of the cultivators in Tianjian City have been cooped up for too long."
"I'll issue a Sword Order, calling them over to Tianhai Dao Domain for some sparring. A bit of mutual progress, you know?"
"…"
An eerie silence fell over the battlefield.
Then—A collective gasp.
Lin Qi'an's words were an open threat! If the Xuanwu Clan refused, Tianjian City's Sword Guards might just pay them a visit! The audience was filled with doubt and uncertainty.
"His Highness can't be serious, right?"
"Exactly! Tianjian City is millions of miles away. How could he summon them here with just one command?"
"Yeah, it sounds impossible. He's probably just trying to scare them."
Many people were skeptical.
"Idiots! What the hell do you know?" Lu Ming sneered coldly.
"Do you all realize that just recently, an expert from the Kui Dragon Clan was nearly killed by the Sword Emperor?!"
"If not for Kui Dragon Emperor personally intervening, she wouldn't have survived her trip back to Tianhai Dao Domain."
"Do you know why she was nearly killed?"
"Because she boasted about taking revenge against His Highness Lin Qi'an! She hadn't even acted on it yet, just said the words—and the Sword Emperor almost executed her on the spot!"
"And now? The Xuanwu God Son didn't just make empty threats—he actually attacked His Highness! Do you really think the Sword Emperor will sit idly by?"
Hearing this, Xuan Tian's face turned pale green.
His father, the Xuanwu Emperor, was indeed stronger than the Kui Dragon Emperor—but he was still no match for the Sword Emperor of Canglan Dao Domain.
If the Sword Emperor truly arrived at Tianhai Dao Domain, then even the Xuanwu Clan might not be able to protect him…
"B-but the Xuanwu God Son is just a junior, right? The Sword Emperor wouldn't act against a mere junior, would he?"
"Haha, of course not! But do you think there's anyone who can single-handedly defeat His Highness, the Crown Prince?"
Lu Ming chuckled and shook his head. "During the Great Ceremony, His Highness single-handedly crushed every genius from both Dao Domains. He'd love to duel—but do you think the Xuanwu God Son dares?"
Xuan Tian: "…"
He desperately wanted to kill that loudmouth on the spot, but… he couldn't say a word.
Because challenging Lin Qi'an to a duel? Absolutely not. Among his true peers, there was no one left who could defeat Lin Qi'an. That monster was barely over twenty in bone age.
Within the broader younger generation—those under fifty in bone age—there might be a few who could spar with him, but Xuan Tian was not one of them.
Neither in a one-on-one duel nor a group battle would he stand a chance.
He was completely overpowered!
Lin Qi'an turned to the crowd and smiled casually. "Anyone heading back to Canglan Dao Domain? Take a message to Tianjian City for me."
"Tell them: 'Tianhai Dao Domain has beautiful scenery and outstanding people—I'd like the Sword Guards to come appreciate it firsthand.'"
"I-I-I will!"
"Your Highness, choose me—I'm a professional runner!"
"I would be honored to serve Your Highness!"
A flood of cultivators scrambled to volunteer.
Being His Highness' messenger? That was a golden opportunity—who knew, they might even receive a reward from Tianjian City!
The Xuanwu Clan fell into dead silence.
Finally, a Saint from their ranks whispered: "God Son, perhaps we should just…"
"Shut up!" Xuan Tian clenched his jaw and spat out the words: "Lin Qi'an! My Xuanwu Clan agrees. We will resolve this peacefully. The Ore Mine… is yours."
"Oh?" Lin Qi'an chuckled. "Then it looks like my Tianjian City won't have to make a trip after all."
He nodded with a smile. "Very well. Your Xuanwu Clan has seven days to fully withdraw. I dislike seeing delaying tactics."
Xuan Tian: "…"
"Let's go!"
And with that, the Xuanwu Clan finally left.
A stunned silence fell over the battlefield.
Then—
"His Highness just snatched a piece of meat straight from a tiger's mouth!"
"Haha, I'm absolutely stunned right now…"
"We all thought today would be a day of Xuanwu Clan dominance—who could have guessed this outcome?"
Meanwhile, Lu Ming, having revealed Lin Qi'an's identity, soaked in the attention. He was thoroughly enjoying being the center of the crowd for once.
As for the Azure Dragon Clan, they were left gaping in disbelief. For years, their clan had bled and sacrificed countless lives just to fight for a mere quarter of the Spirit Ore Mine.
Half of it had been occupied by the Xuanwu Clan for as long as they could remember! But Lin Qi'an had strolled in, uttered a few casual sentences—and Xuanwu Clan was gone.
Such a vast and precious mine—claimed just like that. Utterly ridiculous!
At this moment, they had no doubt—if Tianjian City wished to conquer Canglan Dao Domain, no one could stop them.
The rumors that the Sword Emperor had no interest in power—they were true.
"Many thanks, Your Highness, for resolving this crisis." The Azure Dragon Emperor was the first to speak.
Despite being a Great Emperor, he was also the only one in the Azure Dragon Clan—and not a particularly strong one at that. Before Lin Qi'an, he didn't dare put on any airs.
"Th-thank you, Your Highness…!" The Dragon Saintess also bowed, her voice soft.
Her crystalline dragon scales glowed as her delicate face blushed, her pearly white teeth nibbling at her lips. Her gaze sparkled like rippling water.
She was adorable.
For the Azure Dragon Clan, today was an unbelievable stroke of luck and for her, it was the happiest day of her life.
Being able to meet His Highness, the Crown Prince, was far more thrilling than any story she had ever read.
"Y-your Highness… earlier, you said I'm yours. D-did you mean that…?" Qing Youling gathered her courage and finally voiced the question burning in her heart.
Suddenly a figure that had been blasted away earlier came crawling back like a cockroach that refused to die.
It was Chen Yan.
His Undying Blood coursed through his veins, allowing him to endure insane levels of punishment. The more he was beaten, the stronger he got—and it wasn't just talk.
"Lin Qi'an…!" Chen Yan staggered forward, his voice hoarse. "You claim to be invincible among the younger generation—then fight me! If I lose, I will accept my defeat wholeheartedly!"
The Azure Dragon Emperor frowned and immediately barked an order:
"Guards! Throw him a hundred miles away!"
Before Chen Yan could say another word, he was blasted into the distance once more.
Lin Qi'an didn't even bother looking at him.
Instead, he simply smiled at the Dragon Saintess, "Now that I think about it… I actually didn't bring any personal attendants with me to Tianhai Dao Domain…"
"Mm! I'd love to serve you, Your Highness!" The Dragon Saintess responded instantly, nodding eagerly. Her eyes curved into crescent moons, her face filled with delight.
【Ding! The Destined Child, Chen Yan, has developed a heart demon!】
【Luck Value -300】