Son, Put Your Father To The Test (FF)

Qin Chuan!

These two words, spoken with resolute strength, carried an unparalleled sharpness, as if they held an overwhelming weight that pressed down on everyone present.

It was as though the name itself possessed some mystical power, making it difficult for anyone to breathe.

Of course, this was all a psychological effect.

If none of the earlier events had transpired, this name would have sounded quite ordinary, drawing little attention.

"Now that everything has passed, we'll be taking our leave. Regarding the deaths of those young men, the Lu family feels deeply regretful. However, the murderer has already been punished, and our family has lost a Nine Heavens Saint ancestor. Our losses are already significant enough, so any grievances you have should be settled by now."

One of the Lu family's elders sighed.

The crowd exchanged glances.

Were their grievances truly settled?

Of course not!

But what could they do against the Lu family? A single Nine Heavens Saint ancestor from the Lu family could easily annihilate all of them!

And who knew how many such ancestors the Lu family still had hidden away? As a royal family with tens of thousands of years of heritage, their depths were unimaginable.

These imperial families monopolized vast resources, possessed ancestral treasures, and had senior family members guiding the younger generations. With abundant resources, the family rapidly grew, producing countless offspring and birthing many geniuses...

Like a snowball rolling downhill, the strong only became stronger!

The reason the Lu family had backed down before Qin Chuan today was twofold. First, if they didn't, they might die; second, they weren't sure of Qin Chuan's full strength and didn't want to push the matter to the brink.

However!

While the Lu family had shown deference to Qin Chuan, there was no chance they would bow to the rest of the crowd. The others simply weren't worthy.

So, the matter had to be let go.

Looking at it from another angle, while they had lost a genius, in exchange, the Lu family had sacrificed their young master and even a Nine Heavens Saint ancestor. In comparison, they hadn't really suffered a loss.

Thinking this way, they felt a little better...

"Hold on."

Just then, Qin Chuan stopped the Lu family once more.

"What more do you want?" An elder from the Lu family turned pale, his voice low and threatening.

"Your Lu family twisted the truth earlier, trying to smear my name. You're not thinking of leaving things at that, are you?"

Qin Chuan said indifferently.

"We've already lost a Nine Heavens Saint ancestor!" the golden-crowned middle-aged man growled through clenched teeth, his resentment clear.

"Is it your place to speak?" Qin Chuan shot him a cold glance.

"You!!"

The golden-crowned man's face flushed with anger, his teeth grinding audibly, but he didn't dare to say another word.

He knew that one more word could mean death!

"Sigh... What kind of compensation does Sir wish from our Lu family?" The elder sighed, his expression one of helpless resignation.

They had lost. Now, they had no choice but to endure whatever came next.

"Your Lu family may be rich and powerful, but I'm not interested in your trivial belongings. Instead, give me Shenxia Mountain, and build a palace atop it for me to use as my personal residence."

Qin Chuan said calmly.

"This..."

The elder's expression shifted slightly but quickly returned to normal. He responded without emotion, "Fine, it's just a mountain. It's not a big deal for our Lu family."

A second Lu family elder's right hand twitched, but his face remained impassive, saying nothing.

"Good. You may leave. Just be sure to complete the palace by the end of today."

Qin Chuan spoke calmly, "Of course, once you return, you're free to rally your other ancestors or bring out the old treasures your family has stashed away. Come and challenge me again if you wish. I'll be here for the long term, and I welcome you anytime."

"However, you'll only get one chance. If you fail... well, your entire clan might face annihilation."

His tone was calm, devoid of any murderous intent, yet everyone felt a deep chill in their bones.

To speak so casually of wiping out a royal family—what kind of ruthless man was this?

"I understand."

The Lu family elder nodded silently, his expression like that of an ox resigned to its fate.

Then, the Lu family departed, even quietly retracting the "Lu" banner that had been flying so proudly.

They had arrived with great fanfare, but now they left with their tails between their legs.

Like defeated dogs.

"From now on, I will be in seclusion atop Shenxia Mountain. No one is to disturb me. Any intruders... will die!!"

Qin Zhi addressed the surrounding experts with a commanding tone.

"Yes, yes, yes."

"We wouldn't dare disturb you, and we will inform others as well. Rest assured, Master."

"Rest assured, Master!"

The surrounding experts hurried to make their vows. After their attempts to curry favor with Qin Chuan failed, they gradually departed.

After a while, only Qin Chuan and his son remained atop Lansheng Peak.

At that moment, Qin Chuan's face suddenly paled, and he staggered, nearly collapsing to the ground.

"Dad! What's wrong?"

Qin Zhi reacted quickly, rushing to support his father, panic in his voice as tears nearly welled up in his eyes.

Swoosh!

The blonde woman, Ye Lingshuang, also flew out of the ring, helping Qin Chuan up as she asked with concern, "Brother Qin, are you alright?"

"Heh, to think that suppressing a group of ants would cause a backlash..." Qin Chuan chuckled, a self-deprecating smile on his lips.

That smile resembled that of a seasoned general who, in his old age, finds himself unable to even lift his sword.

It stirred a sense of deep sorrow.

"Dad, in my heart, you'll always be the strongest!" Qin Zhi lifted his head, speaking earnestly.

Qin Chuan smiled but said nothing, his gaze turning toward Shenxia Mountain, towering far above Lansheng Peak in the distance.

That would be his foothold in the Eastern Domain.

He needed a dignified palace for himself.

After all, as an invincible expert, it wouldn't be fitting for him to wander around with his son without a place to call home.

It simply wouldn't match his status.

More importantly:

Without a fixed address, how would his enemies know where to find him when they sought revenge after his son caused trouble?

In a sense, this was for the convenience of his enemies, allowing them to come and escalate their conflicts. Without conflict, how would there be killing intent?

This wouldn't just be a residence, but also the office for Qin Zhi, the ultimate troll—taunting others from the safety of his own home!

...

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

The events that had transpired at Lansheng Peak quickly spread across the Eastern Domain, thanks to the deliberate efforts of various factions.

Their motivation for spreading the news was simple—they wanted to get back at the Lu family. They didn't dare harm the Lu family directly, but they could tarnish their reputation!

As the key figure in these events, Qin Chuan naturally became the focal point of attention, and his fame skyrocketed.

Explosive news always spreads the fastest, becoming the subject of conversations at every meal, with people eager to share it.

In just a few short days, everyone in the Eastern Domain had heard about the newly risen powerhouse, Qin Chuan.

This ruthless figure had effortlessly slain a Nine Heavens Saint and had forced the Lu family, a royal clan, to bow its head.

Moreover, he had taken Shenxia Mountain for himself and was constructing a palace there—unbelievably audacious!

Some even claimed that Qin Chuan was the strongest below the realm of emperors, while others speculated that he might already be an emperor, simply keeping a low profile!!

For a time, Qin Chuan's fame was unrivaled!

"Ding! Congratulations, you have completed the main quest: My Father is Qin Chuan! From now on, your son can officially compete with his father!"

"Ding! Quest completed. Reward: one imperial weapon!"

Within the palace at the summit of Shenxia Mountain, Qin Chuan had been pretending to be in seclusion to heal his injuries when he suddenly heard the system's notification.

"Buzz!!"

Suddenly, radiant light blossomed before him, as strands of the Emperor's Law materialized in the air, intertwining and forming a massive... black, menacing greatsword.

The aura it emitted was like that of a prehistoric beast, wild and ferocious, radiating a sharpness that sent chills down one's spine.

"So large?"

Qin Chuan was slightly taken aback. Who could possibly withstand being pierced by something like this?

However, for now, this imperial weapon couldn't be openly revealed—it could only serve as a trump card. And its size had its advantages; its weight would make it overwhelmingly powerful, capable of obliterating anything in its path with a single strike!

Reluctantly, he accepted it.