Tang Chen continued, "The genius woman was overjoyed, but her success was short-lived. The first problem arose when her first son somehow activated the curse, and his eyes turned blind."
"So her seals didn't work?" asked Yan Bingyan.
"Listen, little Bing Er, her seals did work. When her firstborn went blind, she studied her other children and discovered they inherited only a partial portion of the seal she placed on herself and her husband. Through further study, she classified the Forbidden Dragon Curse Subduing Seal into five parts: Human Tier Limiter, Earth Tier Limiter, Sky Tier Limiter, Heaven Tier Limiter, and Divinity Tier Limiter. She realized her children had inherited only the first of the five parts—the Human Tier Limiter seal with three limiters.
She then created five crystal stones representing each seal and implanted the first seal into her blind son, but he remained blind. When she implanted the second seal, her son regained his sight. She understood that breaking the three limiters in each seal would temporarily blind the child, but the next tier seal would restore their vision. Eventually, breaking the last three limiters of the Divine Tier seal would not only prevent blindness but also grant control over the true power of the curse, a power capable of killing gods and immortals."
Tang Chen glanced at her and said, "The same is true for us—we aren't blind because we inherited the Human Tier Limiter. So, tell me, what kind of ocular powers did we inherit with this curse?"
Yan Bingyan thought about all the royal members of the Yan family, both near and far, immediate and extended, who still had the Yan bloodline, and responded, "We are all born with a unique ocular skill. For example, I have the power of the butterfly; some can tame beasts, others can cast strong elemental energies with their eyes, and some have weaker abilities. But one thing is for sure—everyone has a unique skill. No one has the same abilities. Big Brother Tang, what is your bloodline skill?"
"Bloodline skill? Actually, I have two. I'll tell you about one—I can copy any skills, techniques, or martial arts I've seen once. The other skill I'll keep as my secret. Anyway, moving on, that day on your third birthday, after enduring hell and breaking my sanity thousands of times because of the Crown Prince's bizarre ocular skill, my bloodline went berserk and evolved, breaking the inborn seal. I lost my vision. That's when I understood how terrifying it is to suddenly lose your sight. Thankfully, the Crown Prince became kinder than anyone else I had ever experienced after the punishment and revealed the secret of these seals to me. I then asked your royal father to place the seals on me."
"So what happened next?" Bingyan asked eagerly, like a little girl eager to learn from her elder brother.
Tang Chen smiled at her enthusiasm. "Since the Seal is the greatest secret of the Yan royalty, the council of elders got involved and rejected your father's proposal. They didn't like the idea of someone they considered an outsider—especially a Tang—gaining the eye bloodline power of the Yan. But Uncle, being the current king, has a certain power to push his decisions through. Still, the elders were adamant about not giving in to a Tang brat, whom they considered an enemy. I was disheartened and felt completely unwanted. That's when everything changed. My bitterness, my insanity from dying countless times, and my anger vanished when the Crown Prince stormed into the meeting. He simply said one sentence—'Since you all disagree with my royal father's arrangement, then here is my decision: I will plant the seal myself, not just two, but all five. If anyone opposes, they will experience the wrath of provoking and looking down on my little brother, Tang Chen. He's my friend and family.'"
Bingyan's eyes widened in amazement. "He really said that?"
Naturally, Yan Bingyan, a fangirl for her favorite brother, asked eagerly, "Then what?"
Tang Chen continued, "Naturally, all the elders opposed him. To them, he was just a child—a thirteen-year-old. Hmph, but after about fifteen hundred breaths, they all signed and agreed, their voices filled with fear and respect. Even though I was blind at that moment, I could hear everything clearly—their breathing, their heartbeats, and the fear in the presence of the youth who had blinded me. Your father quickly changed the topic, suggesting that everything happening that day would remain a secret and must not be leaked. Plus, he argued that putting all five seals in my eyes would either block my visual power or make me incredibly powerful. I was forced to pledge never to reveal my power to the outside and to use my visual power only for the sake of Yan. I was not happy about it, and the whole thing ended without my pledge, as the Crown Prince declared he didn't care. He said if I ever became a hindrance to Yan, he would take care of any obstacle himself. That's how everything ended, and I got all the seals."
Bingyan was silent for a moment, absorbing the story. "Wow, Big Brother Tang, you've been through so much. I understand now. I promise to keep our secrets and be responsible with my powers."
"Brother Tang, I'm curious—what is my Crown Brother's visual skill, and how powerful is he now?" she asked.
Tang Chen smiled, sensing her admiration. "You adore him that much, huh? It's obvious since he treats you better than even his own life. I hope to earn that same level of sister-brother relationship with you. As for his power, he's incredibly strong. At your current age of thirteen, he had already made the elders of Yan Palace bow to him in fear. Now, he's twenty-three. Based on his recent activities, I believe he's at the pinnacle of strength in the Zhongguo Region. When he defeated the elders, he was just at Level 9 of the Pulse Condensation realm. His strength wasn't just about cultivation—it was his powerful ocular abilities. I believe he has broken through multiple limiters and gained various ocular skills. If I'm right, his technique is a Creation technique with illusion at its core."
"Anyway, I thought you had only visited us that one time. How do you know so much about Yan and all these secrets?"
"Naturally, the Crown Prince told me everything." With dreamy eyes, he added, "He's my brother, family, friend, martial master, and rival. The tortures he put me through that day haunt me every night. I think I need to beat him to overcome this fear."
"Moving on, girl, what's your reaction to that brat Han Xiao? Do you have a crush on him? If you like him enough to twist my ear over it, I'll give my consent to take him as my brother-in-law." He teased with a grin.