Jiang Zhan obeyed the order and slightly opened his palm.
In an instant, the golden spear lodged in Liu Zheng’an’s chest flew back into Jiang Zhan’s hand.
Freed from the spear’s restraint, Liu Zheng’an felt as if he had just retrieved his life. He gasped heavily.
He glanced at Liu Ruyan, disgust flashing in his eyes.
This was all Liu Ruyan’s fault.
She had claimed Qin Hengyu would come alone.
Yet even Jiang Zhan had arrived. He alone was enough to destroy the Liu family.
Not to mention Jiang Zhan’s sons and soldiers.
Live.
He had to live.
Where was the so-called Emperor Realm dignity or bearing of a strong cultivator? At some point, Liu Zheng’an had fallen completely into the posture of a weakling.
He turned toward Liu Ruyan and slapped her fiercely.
“Smack!”
This time, he did not hold back at all. Liu Ruyan, at the Mystic Ability Realm, was sent flying.
Her cheek immediately swelled.
She crashed to the ground and slowly climbed up, disbelief written all over her face.
Liu Zheng’an glanced at Qin Hengyu, afraid it had not been hard enough, and pointed at Liu Ruyan as he barked, “Wretched woman, how dare you slap the Royal Prince yesterday? The Royal Prince showed you mercy, and you truly thought it was because you deserved face!”
He then turned and begged Qin Hengyu, “Royal Prince, it was all this wretch’s deception. Otherwise, we would never have come into conflict with you!”
“Oh, and it’s good the engagement is annulled. She is not worthy of becoming a Royal Consort. At most, she can serve as a concubine.”
With just one strike from Jiang Zhan, Liu Zheng’an’s courage had shattered. He now sought to sacrifice Liu Ruyan in exchange for the Liu family’s safety.
“And you?”
Qin Hengyu slowly swept his gaze across the hall again.
What swift changes of expression.
Like chameleons.
The other direct descendants glanced toward the entrance. There had been no commotion outside, yet the hall was surrounded by the Jiang family.
They understood the situation outside was dire.
The arrogance and boldness from earlier had vanished completely.
“Royal Prince, spare us! We knew nothing and were deceived. We are willing to serve you!”
“Liu Ruyan slandered the Royal Prince within the family. She is a wicked woman, unworthy of your brilliance!”
“This has nothing to do with us!”
“We always remembered the Royal Prince’s kindness. It was Liu Ruyan who shamelessly entangled herself with another man and betrayed you!”
“She should serve the Royal Prince as a maid!”
…
Even if they thought he was using power to oppress them, they buried their resentment deep in their eyes, not daring to act rashly.
In Liu Ruyan’s eyes, Qin Hengyu was still coveting her body.
He had set this trap to force her submission.
He intended to use the family’s shifting attitude to crush the last straw in her heart.
Disgusting. Truly disgusting.
Her teeth bit down on her bloodied lip as her eyes turned crimson with rage. “Qin Hengyu, you bastard. You can’t keep up the pretense anymore and have resorted to such despicable methods!”
In her mind, this interpretation was only natural.
The fault was always someone else’s. There were always reasons to justify it.
At the side, Ye Xingchen saw the Liu family betray Liu Ruyan and heard their words.
He understood immediately.
Anger began rising in his heart.
He wanted to become Liu Ruyan’s only support at this moment.
Step by step, he walked forward, positioning himself in front of her, and asked gently, “Are you alright?”
He then turned toward Qin Hengyu.
His gaze was sharp as blades as he glared and shouted, “Qin Hengyu, do you know why Ruyan does not like you?”
“Because you rely only on power and schemes to bully the weak. Ruyan and I climbed to this realm step by step. Only we know what it feels like to be weak. You don’t understand!”
“Today, I, Ye Xingchen, challenge you. A one-on-one duel. If I win, you leave the Liu family immediately and never return.”
“If you are not a man, then forget it. Take my words as nonsense!”
Ye Xingchen knew that if Qin Hengyu did not withdraw, the Liu family would cast Liu Ruyan aside as a disposable piece.
If he provoked Qin Hengyu into a duel, the matter could be resolved quickly. He could even threaten with his life and swear oaths to force the outcome.
He was confident that even with Jiang Zhan present, they would not dare gamble with Qin Hengyu’s life.
As for his strength, he had reached the Spirit Manifestation Realm, surpassing Qin Hengyu, who was at the peak of the 1st stage Qi Sea Realm.
Upon entering the Spirit Manifestation Realm, one gained divine sense. The utilization of power was on an entirely different level.
He would definitely win.
At this moment, Jiang Zhan watched coldly, even feeling like picking his nose.
It was painfully awkward.
He truly wondered how the Liu family had been so confident before he entered, thinking the Royal Prince could be bullied like this.
If the Royal Prince had not been here, the Liu family would already have ceased to exist.
Now, Liu Ruyan and Ye Xingchen’s behavior was even more childish.
He was curious whether the Royal Prince would actually accept the duel.
If he did, Jiang Zhan would despise him.
Behind Jiang Zhan, his sons in golden armor had already begun picking their noses, clearly waiting to see how their Royal Prince would embarrass himself. New chapters come out on novelping . com first.
Yesterday, they had only outwardly submitted. Inwardly, they were not convinced.
If the Liu family were destroyed, so be it. They would not mind seeing the Royal Prince make a fool of himself and then telling Jiang Rouxue about it.
If they had known the term, they would surely have called Qin Hengyu a reckless brat.
“Fine. I accept your challenge.”
Qin Hengyu spoke calmly.
The moment Ye Xingchen heard the reply, the pressure of the Spirit Manifestation Realm burst from his body as he lunged toward Qin Hengyu.
“Qin Hengyu, admit defeat!”
He gave Qin Hengyu no time to react, springing forward with fists clenched, aiming directly at him.
“Why the rush? I haven’t finished speaking. Jiang Yizhan, Jiang Erzhan, Jiang Sanzhan, Jiang Sizhan, Jiang Wuzhan, Jiang Liuzhan, Jiang Qizhan, Jiang Bazhan, Jiang Jiuzhan, Jiang Shizhan, Jiang Shiyi, Jiang Shier, all of you attack together and beat him for me!”
“What are you waiting for?”
“Ye Xingchen, if you can defeat them, I’ll consider you a man and take pity on your nonsense!”
Qin Hengyu stood unmoving, calmly issuing orders.
He was not the original fool who simped blindly.
Why would he stand there alone and duel?
Jiang Yizhan and the others were momentarily stunned.
So that was it. They had thought it would be a one-on-one duel.
But they had come precisely for this.
Without hesitation, they moved faster than Ye Xingchen and positioned themselves in front of Qin Hengyu.
“Ye Xingchen, you will definitely teach Qin Hengyu a harsh lesson!”
When Ye Xingchen acted, Liu Ruyan’s lips curved slightly. Her gloomy mood seemed to lift.
Ye Xingchen had climbed from nothing. He was a true genius from humble origins.
Unlike Qin Hengyu, whose realm was piled up with resources.
When everyone else abandoned her, Ye Xingchen stood up.
A small flame ignited in her heart.
She had chosen correctly all along. Supporting Ye Xingchen had been the right decision.
But her joy lasted less than three seconds.
Very quickly.
The flame in her heart was extinguished in an instant.
“You’re shameless!”
Seeing a wall of golden spears appear in front of Qin Hengyu, Liu Ruyan gritted her teeth and shouted.