Chapter 132: Sleeping Lotus, Annihilation of the Dragon Clan!
Outside the Dragon Cavern.
Led by their clan chief, the entire Dragon Clan was prepared and ready! All they awaited was Kui Zong to slay the Imperial Prince, and they would depart from the Canglan Dao Domain to seek refuge under the Tiandao Domain.
“What a commotion…” Yan Qing couldn’t help but show a trace of doubt as he heard the booming sounds coming from within.
“Clan Chief, didn’t you say the interior was filled with poison, rendering Lin Qi’an powerless? Why is there such an uproar? It sounds like there’s a battle.”
“Hmph, he’s probably just desperately holding on. Originally, I intended to personally deal with his quasi-Saint protector, but I didn’t expect him to come alone!” The clan chief sneered. “Don’t worry; even if he escapes, we have an ambush waiting. He’s destined to die!”
Yan Qing nodded. “It’s a pity I can’t witness his death with my own eyes to avenge the theft of my dragon tendon!”
“By the way, could we spare the Saintess of the Qinglian?”
The clan chief berated him in anger, “At a time like this, and you’re still thinking about women! That woman belongs to the Master. Once we’re in the Tiandao Domain, we’ll still need to rely on him!”
“Ah, what a shame,” Yan Qing muttered.
Behind them, the clan members were visibly thrilled. Killing the son of the Great Emperor in the Canglan Dao Domain was an achievement beyond belief! They imagined that mentioning this feat in the future would surely bring them honor.
“Seems like it’s quiet now?”
“It must be over!” The clan chief’s face lit up with anticipation.
*Step! Step! Step!*
The crisp sound of footsteps echoed outward. A slender figure slowly emerged into view. As the Dragon Clan members saw who it was, their smiles vanished, replaced by utter shock and terror.
The figure approaching was not Kui Zong, but a woman cloaked in purple bandages, gripping a dagger that gleamed with cold light.
Her aura was terrifying, an almost tangible bloodlust forming a suffocating field around her, chilling them to the bone. This was Lin Qi’an’s protector. But how… how did she enter the Dragon Cavern?
“Something’s wrong, run!” The clan chief immediately turned to flee.
But the ordinary clansmen had no chance to escape, as Aunt You transformed into a streak of purple light that sliced through the crowd like a wolf among sheep.
Where she passed, the cold light shimmered, and rivers of blood flowed! The once-impenetrable skins of the Dragon Clan members shattered like paper, tearing at a mere touch.
Some had their hearts pierced, others had their necks slashed, and some were split in two on the spot… With every breath, another corpse of the Dragon Clan sank to the ground!
“The Prince ordered me to wipe out the entire clan; no loose ends must remain.” And so, she killed the ones who tried to flee the fastest. Like an invisible phantom, she reaped lives as if mowing grass.
The vibrant red spilled across the entire sea, staining it a dark and eerie crimson.
…
Inside the Lotus Realm.
While blood flowed outside, a different scene unfolded within.
Just as Lin Qi’an held Lu Miaoyin in his arms, freed from Aunt You’s suppression of spiritual energy, she immediately became “enthusiastic” once more.
Who could have imagined that this usually refined, cultured young woman would transform so completely?
In the end, Lin Qi’an carried her into a stream and took out a Purity Pill left to him by the Dan Emperor, feeding it to Lu Miaoyin.
…
After a long while, as the pill’s effects began to circulate within her, Lu Miaoyin slowly regained her clarity.
As her consciousness returned, her body suddenly stiffened!
“You’re finally awake?”
“…”
Then came the real issue—she retained all her memories from just moments ago. Her face flushed instantly, as red as a blooming lotus in water, nearly dripping with embarrassment.
Raising her moist eyes, her breathtaking face was dotted with water droplets, truly resembling a lotus emerging from the water.
“What’s wrong?” Lin Qi’an guessed that she might want to turn back into a little lotus and hide away. After all, for her, this was like a comet colliding with Earth—simply overwhelming!
But what happened next surprised even Lin Qi’an.
What was going on? Had the toxin been fully purged?
Could it be that the Dan Emperor’s antidote wasn’t effective? No, that shouldn’t be the case; it was crafted by the Dan Emperor himself!
Quickly, Lin Qi’an understood… The antidote had worked. This time, it was Lu Miaoyin herself who had become moved!
…
After a long time, Lin Qi’an finally escorted Lu Miaoyin to Snow Serenity Pavilion.
“Rest inside for now; I’ll go check on the situation outside.” Leaving those words, Lin Qi’an exited the Lotus Realm space.
As a ripple distorted space around him, he arrived outside. He found himself surrounded by endless blue, water meeting sky, seemingly trapped within a watery prison.
“Your Highness, give me just a moment longer. You may wish to return to the Lotus Realm to rest,” Aunt You advised, still channeling her power to resist the prison.
Even her usually stoic face showed a hint of embarrassment, especially since Lin Qi’an had emerged while she hadn’t resolved the situation, which felt like a blow to her pride as a protector.
“Aunt You, what’s the current situation?”
“The rest of the Dragon Clan has been wiped out, leaving only the clan chief. He has used the palace to set up a massive Water Prison Formation, temporarily trapping me.”
After explaining, Aunt You added, “It will take no more than another half-hour to break through.”
The Dragon Clan chief, overhearing their conversation from outside, shouted, “This is the Dragon Clan’s protective formation. Dream on if you think you’ll escape!”
“You slaughtered my Dragon Clan, so today, you will also be buried here!”
“Heh, the moment the water prison swallows you, your bodies will be completely torn apart, leaving no survivors.” His confidence had a foundation.
This great formation was known as the “Dragon Water Sky Formation”!
Each day, power had been channeled into the formation, accumulating over hundreds of years. By now, the strength it contained had far surpassed the quasi-Saint level.
It had been set up for a time of crisis, a means to trap and kill powerful enemies. Now that it had successfully trapped these intruders, they were surely doomed, with no possibility of escape.
“Is that so?”
Lin Qi’an took out the “Tidal Sovereign Pearl,” a reward he had received earlier. The pearl gleamed a deep, oceanic blue. Activating it, the Tidal Sovereign Pearl floated above his head, emitting a series of ghostly blue radiances.
Seeing Lin Qi’an suddenly approaching the most turbulent part of the barrier, Aunt You quickly cautioned, “Your Highness, be careful!”
Earlier, she had attempted to break through directly, only to find the violently surging water curtain had such destructive force that it nearly severed her spiritual power barrier.
“It’s fine.”
A surprising scene unfolded. The previously impenetrable torrents, which even a quasi-Saint couldn’t tear open by force, parted slightly as Lin Qi’an neared them!
Through the opening, Lin Qi’an caught a glimpse of the Dragon Clan chief’s utterly shocked expression outside.
“No… this is impossible! How did you break the water formation? No!”
Lin Qi’an glanced back and smiled, “Aunt You, come out and see him off.”
“Understood.” Aunt You snapped out of her shock. She had been struggling against this water prison formation for hours, only for the Prince to break through it with a mere gesture…
Once outside the formation, she returned to her merciless, deadly form. The Dragon Clan chief, though in the Sovereign Realm, stood no chance against a quasi-Saint.
The Dragon Clan was annihilated!
The surrounding waters turned into a virtual sea of blood, with corpses and dismembered remains floating everywhere.
Passing through the sea of corpses, Lin Qi’an remained calm and composed as he ascended to the water’s surface.
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*Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the mission. Villain Points +50,000.*
*Ding! Host has exterminated an entire clan, earning an infamous reputation and obtaining the special villain skill “Heavenly Fated Villain Right Hand.”*
*Heavenly Fated Villain Right Hand: Upon touching any Destined Female or Male Protagonist, all their physical information will be revealed to the host (Know thy enemy, and you shall be victorious in every battle).*
This was his second villainous ability, following the Heavenly Fated Villain Divine Eyes. First his eyes, now his right hand. Would other organs awaken in the future? Intriguing!
Lin Qi’an chose not to bring Lu Miaoyin out immediately. The scene before him was far too bloody, and he worried it might disturb her. As for himself, he was quite at ease; this was merely a necessary step in eliminating all loose ends as a villain.
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Lin Qi’an had been away from Green Lotus Immortal Island for nearly an entire day.
On the island, everyone was growing anxious.
“Why hasn’t His Highness returned yet?”
“Let us go and wipe out that Dragon Clan until not a trace of them remains!” A sword guard raised his sword and shouted, and immediately, his sentiment was echoed by all, who found the idea quite appealing.
In the end, it was Su Xueni who managed to calm them down. “His Highness must have his own plans. You mustn’t act recklessly and ruin his efforts.”
At this moment, she displayed an impressive leadership aura, almost embodying the authority of the island’s lady. She remained far calmer than anyone else.
Fortunately, her persuasion worked, and no one rushed out impulsively.
“Look, His Highness has returned!”
“Safe and sound; what a relief!”
Seeing Lin Qi’an return unharmed, everyone breathed a collective sigh of relief.
The people of Green Lotus Immortal Island quickly asked about the Saintess’s whereabouts. Lin Qi’an, slightly embarrassed, explained that she was resting inside the Lotus Realm.
“Your Highness, what happened while you were gone? Why did it take so long?”
“Oh, nothing much. Just that the Dragon Clan has been exterminated by this Prince.”
The Dragon Clan… exterminated…
Everyone froze upon hearing this news.
Especially the people of Green Lotus Immortal Island, who were left dumbfounded, unable to speak for a long while.
They had all been worried for His Highness and the Saintess, fearing he might be in danger. But he returned with news of having annihilated the entire Dragon Clan?
This seemed too far-fetched to be real!
Immediately, someone flew out to investigate. The scout returned moments later, trembling with excitement.
“The Dragon Clan’s territory… it’s a sea of blood, bodies strewn everywhere!”
“His Highness truly exterminated their entire clan!”
The eradication of the Dragon Clan meant no one would harass Green Lotus Immortal Island again in the future. Waves of cheers and celebration swept through the island, one after another.
Everyone felt immense satisfaction, with most becoming die-hard fans of the Prince.
Su Xueni approached Lin Qi’an, her smile radiating charm, “Your Highness, why does Sister Miaoyin remain in the Lotus Realm, unwilling to come out?”
“Well…”
“Then allow me to take care of Sister Miaoyin on your behalf.”
*Cough*, “I’d be grateful for the help.”
Indeed, matters of the inner residence were best managed by the perceptive and intelligent Su Xueni.