The Qinshen Dynasty was founded a thousand years ago by the God of Death, Zou Qinshen.
Currently, the Qinshen Dynasty was bustling with activity.
Two major sects had come to the Qinshen Dynasty to recruit disciples. This was an event that only happened once every ten years.
Tongtian Island and Xianling Sect were the two major sects closest to the Qinshen Dynasty.
Most of the disciples of these two sects were recruited from the Qinshen Dynasty. Therefore, the relationship between these two sects and the Qinshen Dynasty was naturally good.
In the vast outer palace of the Imperial Palace …
Two members of the royal family were sparring on a battle stage that was dozens of feet wide and made of bluestone. On top of the stage, people from the two sects sat side by side with Qin Wang, watching the battle below.
Tongtian Island was situated on a vast ocean. Rumors had it that the island was built on the back of a ten thousand year old tortoise. However, no one knew the exact details.
Xianling Sect only took in female disciples, just like Xuanjian Sect. There were countless princesses within the royal family. To be able to enter Xianling Sect was akin to breaking free from their predestined fate.
"Qin Emperor, the princes and princesses this time round are pretty decent." The representative from Tongtian Island this time round was an inner sect elder. He was in charge of the selection of disciples. Since the old ancestor of the Qinshen Dynasty was extremely talented, there was a high chance that one of the younger generations would possess the same potential as well.
"Elder Huang, you're too kind." The Qin Emperor laughed heartily. He was extremely gratified by Elder Huang's praise.
"Qin Emperor, how's the cultivation state of that cold and arrogant kid from ten years ago?" Huang Bangyang asked with a smile. Back when he came to the Qinshen Dynasty to recruit disciples ten years ago, there was a kid who caught his attention.
"Elder Huang, you're talking about Sheng 'er, right?" The Qin Emperor asked.
"Yes."
"Hais, that kid has always been focused on politics and fighting with his brothers. That's why he's wasted his cultivation state. He's only a pericelestial middle level now." The Qin Emperor replied.
"Not bad, not bad. If only he had returned to the sect with me back then and focused on cultivation, his achievements would have been limitless." Elder Huang was a little regretful as well. But to be able to cultivate to pericelestial middle level now was pretty good.
The Xianling Sect elder who was sitting there motionlessly spoke up. "That kid is decent."
King Qin looked over and smiled. "Hmm, Shui Yun's talent is not bad."
At this moment, the elders of the two sects acted as though they were strolling through a market. Whenever they saw a good dish, they would bring it back.
The Qin Emperor was also in favor of the sects coming to the royal family to select disciples. He was only middle-aged now, full of vigor and vitality, and had a harem of three thousand beauties. Naturally, he had a lot of children. Basically, there would be dozens of children born every year. It was not a bad choice to raise some of them in the sects.
Otherwise, when they grew up, they would fight for power and cause a ruckus in the royal family.
"Prince Soaring Dragon is victorious."
At this moment, the outcome of the battle on the stage was already clear. A young man who looked to be around 12 or 13 years old sent his compatriot flying out of the arena with a single palm strike. Then, he raised his hand up high and looked down at his compatriot with disdain.
"Who else wants to snatch first place from me? If you're not convinced, come on up!" Teng Long stood on the stage and shouted arrogantly.
When Emperor Qin saw this, he shook his head and said, "I've embarrassed myself in front of the two elders."
"It's alright. This lad is decent." Elder Huang smiled and nodded his head. His potential was unparalleled. If he were to be groomed properly, he would definitely be a good seedling.
Even though Teng Long was only 12 or 13 years old, he was a vicious and merciless person. For the sake of training his skills, he had killed countless prisoners in the prison.
His words were filled with killing intent, sending chills down the spines of his compatriots.
"His killing intent is too strong." Xianling Sect's Elder Yin shook her head.
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Just then, the Qin Emperor and the elders of the two sects, who were chatting idly, suddenly stood up and looked into the distance.
They could feel a series of intermittent auras coming from the distance. There were even some tragic cries mixed within.
Lin Fan had long brought Zou Sheng and the others to the skies of the Qinshen Dynasty. Looking at the palace of the Qinshen Dynasty before them, Lin Fan increased his speed as well.
Zou Sheng, who was screaming in pain, was elated to see that the other party was bringing them here. However, the pain was tormenting him so much that he could no longer speak.
Finally, the Qin Emperor could see clearly what was coming from the distance. His face changed instantly as well. He then asked calmly.
"Sir, who are you? Why are you harming my son?" The Qin Emperor looked at Zou Sheng, who was behind Lin Fan. He was covered in blood, and his aura was weak, as though he wasn't far from death.
All the royal family disciples who were participating in the sparring looked up into the skies as well. When they saw what was happening, they screamed out in shock.
They had already recognized that the person being held hostage was their brother, Crown Prince Zou Sheng.
Some of them were worried, while others were elated.
As the champion of the Disciple Competition, Teng Long naturally enjoyed the looks of admiration from the crowd. But now that he saw this guy who came out of nowhere stealing his limelight, he was extremely displeased. But when he raised his head, he realized that his brother was being held hostage. Thus, he roared out, "Thief! Hurry up and release my brother!"
Elder Huang frowned and took a step forward, "Sir, what's the matter? Let's talk it out."
"Who's the Qin Emperor?" Lin Fan asked coldly.
"I am." The Qin Emperor locked his gaze on Lin Fan. His heart was filled with a ball of rage.
"He killed 108 innocent villagers. How are we going to settle this?" Lin Fan asked.
The Qin Emperor was taken aback. He had thought that it was something big. To think that it would be such a small matter. These villagers weren't even citizens of the Qinshen Dynasty. If they were killed, then so be it. But looking at the other party's disposition, it wasn't as simple as it seemed. Could it be that these villagers were related to him?
And from there, the other party would take revenge.
Elder Huang furrowed his brows. Slaughtering a hundred and eight innocent villagers was a little outrageous.
"Thief! Let go of my brother! They're just a bunch of ants from the mountain village. If you don't let him go, then be careful of your dog life!" Teng Long, who was 12 or 13 years old, bellowed with a face full of rage.
Despite his young age, Teng Long's potential was outstanding even within the royal family. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him a genius.
He was aiming for the sect for this competition. Given his potential, as long as he was nurtured by the sect, it was only a matter of time before he became a big shot.
"Ant …!" Lin Fan's eyes narrowed as he glared at the young man below. His lips curled into a cruel smile.
"Big shots are high and mighty. With absolute power, they can view everyone else as ants. Those villagers are ants in your eyes. But in Yours Truly's eyes, you're just an ant as well."
"Your potential is decent. But to act so brazenly before you're fully grown? That's just courting death." Lin Fan's killing intent surged as his aura filled the entire palace.
"Hmph, this is the Qinshen Dynasty. You thief! Let go of my brother and die on the spot! Otherwise, I'll make sure you suffer a fate worse than death!" Teng Long was fearless as he glared at Lin Fan in disdain.
Suddenly, Lin Fan's eyes shone brightly.
"Keeping you alive would only bring harm to the world."
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