Beiyang, Tianjian City.
The city was divided into two parts: the Earth City and the Sky City.
The vast plains were home to the Earth City, which sprawled like a majestic beast, with a population in the tens of millions!
At the core of the Earth City stood countless towering swords, each connected by iron chains. These swords served as the pillars. Above these pillars, amidst the cloud-covered mountains, lay the Sky City.
This architectural marvel was a testament to the Sword Emperor's taste, creating a city in the sky that became a legendary tale!
At this moment, in the training grounds outside the heavenly palace, the Sword Emperor was personally instructing his fourteen-year-old daughter, Lin Hongyu.
His wife and several noblewomen watched from the side, chatting casually.
"I heard that a few days ago, the Crown Prince got into some trouble outside?"
"Yes, I heard the same. It seems he took a woman that the Imperial Prince fancied and heavily injured the Dragon Army."
"The Imperial Prince in Tai'an City was furious and threatened to settle accounts with the Crown Prince…"
Upon hearing this, Mu Qingzhu smiled gracefully. "He just took an Imperial Prince's woman. Does the Tai'an Imperial Family dare to come to our Tianjian City to demand justice?"
Our family has taken a lot of things; this is just a small matter.
"I'm more interested in how Qi'an took her. Did he do it with the same flair as his father?"
The noblewomen were all shocked. Provoking the Tai'an Imperial Family, Mu Qingzhu showed no concern and instead cared about her son's style!
Her casual words revealed a domineering attitude. The Lin family was indeed formidable…
"Father, I don't want to train anymore. I miss Brother!" The fourteen-year-old Lin Hongyu, already a delicate beauty, was pouting in her fiery red dress.
The Sword Emperor, Lin Weixuan, laughed heartily. "Your brother is out there stealing women, and not just any woman, but one fancied by the Imperial Prince. Isn't that impressive? When he returns, you might have a new sister-in-law."
"No! I don't want a sister-in-law, just my brother. With a sister-in-law, Brother won't care about me anymore, hmph!"
Everyone around was speechless. It was as if having a son who took another man's woman was a source of pride!
At that moment, a streak of light descended from the sky. It was the Sword Guard escorting Lin Qi'an.
Landing, he knelt on one knee before the Sword Emperor.
"Greetings, Sword Emperor! I've returned to report on the Crown Prince's activities."
Lin Hongyu eagerly ran over, her eyes sparkling. "Hurry, tell us!"
Everyone knew that Lin Qi'an had taken the Imperial Prince's woman, but the details were unclear.
The Tai'an Imperial Family only mentioned the Crown Prince's tyranny and wanton killing, avoiding any mention of their defeat by the Crown Prince.
"Start from the beginning and tell us everything."
Not only Lin Hongyu and Mu Qingzhu, but even the Sword Emperor himself was curious.
"Yes… That day, the Crown Prince visited Tianchi Holy Land. Unexpectedly, the Tiangang Holy Land and Dragon Army arrived. Later, the Crown Prince stepped out."
"He borrowed thousands of swords and killed thousands of enemies, leaving the Tiangang Holy Land and Dragon Army in disarray. The Crown Prince's sword bone seems to have perfectly fused!"
The Sword Emperor laughed uproariously. "Ha ha ha, borrowing thousands of swords to kill thousands! My son didn't disgrace me. And his sword bone has fused perfectly. Excellent! The boy whose sword bone I took has done a great deed!"
Mu Qingzhu couldn't hide her smile. Who would have thought her son's journey would bring such honor to Beiyang?
Stealing an Imperial Prince's woman wasn't a problem as long as it was done with one's own strength.
Even if he took the Imperial Prince's mother, no one would object.
This was Beiyang; this was the Lin family's domineering way!
"Brother is amazing out there… When he returns, I must let him taste my Phoenix Fire, hmph!" Lin Hongyu declared.
The white-clad Sword Guard continued, "There's more… The Crown Prince's technique has broken through to the fourth level. His sword energy soared to the sky, and spiritual energy gathered from all around."
"What?!" The Sword Emperor's laughter halted abruptly, replaced by astonishment.
"A month ago, he had just broken through to the third level, and now he's at the fourth?"
Recalling his younger years, even as a prodigy, it had taken him a year.
Was his son surpassing him?
"Indeed… We were all stunned."
Mu Qingzhu smiled, ruffling her daughter's hair. "Now, your brother is even further ahead of you. Better work harder!"
"Wuwuwu…"
"You've reported well. Go and claim your reward."
"Thank you, Sword Emperor!" The Sword Guard was overjoyed.
Following the Crown Prince was rewarding; even reporting good news earned a reward.
"Spread the word: to celebrate my son's breakthrough, there will be a three-day feast at Tianjian Palace. All are welcome to enjoy fine wine and meat!"
The Sword Emperor's voice resonated like heavenly music across Tianjian City.
All the cultivators in the city heard the news.
"Wow… The Crown Prince has broken through again!"
"Son, am I going senile? Didn't we just attend a feast last month?"
"Dad, you're not senile… The Crown Prince broke through again after just a month."
"Hahahaha, as expected of our Beiyang Crown Prince. We'll drink until we drop tonight!"
"Wife, let's make a son tonight to celebrate!"
"If you were half as handsome as the Crown Prince, our son could have been making soy sauce by now…"