Lin Qian couldn't help but admire Fang Ziqian from the Twin Extremes Hall. The way he drew ire was truly impressive. From the blazing glares of the crowd, it was clear just how well Fang had succeeded in riling everyone up.
"Fang Ziqian, your strength is indeed formidable, and not many here can challenge you," Qin Feiyu said, exhaling slowly as he stared at Fang Ziqian with a serious expression. It was clear that Qin Feiyu was wary of Fang's abilities. "But do you think you alone can save that kid?"
Fang Ziqian chuckled, folding his fan and pointing toward Li Yunfeng and Yang Tianhao. "Of course, I can't do it alone. But with those two, it's more than enough."
Qin Feiyu's gaze shifted to Li Yunfeng and Yang Tianhao, his expression growing more solemn. He had heard of their reputations; they were not to be underestimated.
The Qin Dynasty had always paid close attention to the rise of the Three Emerging Powers: Xiaoyao Sect, Blood Spirit Valley, and Twin Extremes Hall. The regions these factions now controlled had once been in decline, and the Qin Dynasty had planned to annex them. However, these three forces had risen out of nowhere, seizing and dividing the twenty-seven states among themselves.
Although it seemed like the three factions were at odds with each other, with occasional conflicts, Qin Feiyu had heard from his father that they were much closer than they appeared.
His father, the current Emperor of the Qin Dynasty, had once recounted how during a relic expedition, Xiaoyao Sect, Blood Spirit Valley, and Twin Extremes Hall had worked together seamlessly. During an ambush on Zhou Yi'an, the leader of Xiaoyao Sect, Yang Guixiang of Blood Spirit Valley had even taken a blow for him—an act that only true brothers would perform.
People often believed that Xiaoyao Sect and Blood Spirit Valley were constantly at odds, vying for resources and influence. However, Qin Feiyu's father had pointed out that despite their conflicts, neither side had ever suffered any deaths or serious injuries, and their disputes were little more than sparring matches.
Furthermore, Twin Extremes Hall, the strongest of the three, directly bordered the Qin Dynasty, almost as if an elder brother was protecting his two younger siblings.
The Qin Dynasty certainly had the power to subdue all three factions, but the combined strength of the three would come at a significant cost to the dynasty.
Qin Feiyu knew that his father was troubled by this situation. If he could eliminate these three top talents here, it would certainly please his father. This was a golden opportunity, with all three gathered in one place.
With this thought, Qin Feiyu clenched his fists, his soul power surging within him.
At the same time, Fang Ziqian, along with Li Yunfeng and Yang Tianhao, stepped forward, fixing their gaze on Qin Feiyu.
Just then, Lin Qian stepped forward, gently pushing the three aside. He calmly walked into the center of the tense standoff.
"Gentlemen, believe what you will. If you wish to throw your lives away, be my guest; I won't stop you," Lin Qian addressed the crowd. "As a fellow human, I wanted to warn you, so you don't lose your lives without even knowing why."
After saying this, Lin Qian clasped his hands and bowed slightly to the crowd before turning to Qin Feiyu, his expression growing cold.
"The main reason I came here was to warn everyone. But since you're so ungrateful, I'll give you a chance to defend your sister's honor," Lin Qian said as he began stretching, his tone dismissive. "You might as well bring your guards with you. If those two groups of trash want to join in, I might just allow it."
Before the crowd could fully register what Lin Qian had said, Zhao Long rushed forward, panicked. "Your Majesty, how can you personally deal with such treacherous scum?"
"It's fine. Their strength is mediocre at best. It'll be a good way to loosen up," Lin Qian replied nonchalantly, giving Zhao Long a pointed look. "Are you trying to take my fun away?"
"I wouldn't dare!" Zhao Long quickly backed down, his tone filled with fear.
Meanwhile, everyone else was left completely stunned.
Lin Qian's words were far too arrogant. A mere Life and Death Realm Body Tier cultivator daring to challenge Qin Feiyu and his followers all at once? Was he insane? That was the thought running through everyone's minds.
Not to mention the ten Life and Death Realm Power Tier talents from the Wei and Qiu nations, let alone Qin Feiyu's five battle generals. Yet, in Lin Qian's eyes, they were just a bit of "fun"?
To the crowd, Lin Qian's arrogance was simply beyond belief. His words were so outrageous that they could only see him as delusional.
Qin Feiyu's five battle generals, in particular, were formidable. Raised alongside the royal family, these elite warriors had survived countless trials, mastering powerful combined techniques.
They were far from ordinary guards, yet Lin Qian dismissed them as mere playthings. The crowd couldn't help but shake their heads in disbelief.
Qin Feiyu laughed angrily, his tone dripping with venom as he spoke. "You certainly have guts. Do you have any idea what happens to those who anger me?"
Lin Qian cracked his knuckles, his expression relaxed. "I'm not targeting you specifically. It's just that you're trash, and not worth my time. So stop joking around..."
With that, Lin Qian soared into the air, looking down at Qin Feiyu with a smirk. "As someone meant for others' amusement, you should know your place."