I, the lazy prince, am the darling of the ladies of destiny.

Inside the banquet hall, many Dao Ancestors who had not yet appeared "saw" this scene through their senses, their eyes revealing deep fear and horror.

This is Lu Cangqiong, the "Tai Chi Ancestor" who once suppressed an era!

This is the absolute genius who created the Imperial Order Technique and dominated an era!

Even now, when he cultivates his mind and body and practices Tai Chi, when his sharpness reappears, his domineering and supreme aura remains undiminished!

If it were the young Lü Cangqiong, those five people who dared to intimidate him would probably have been reduced to ashes by now!

Under the shadow of the fists, the five Dao Ancestors turned pale.

The five Dao Ancestors coughed up a mouthful of blood, their blood and qi churned, and they collapsed to the ground.

"You! You actually dared to launch a sneak attack!"

Xiao was furious and roared hysterically.

Because Lü Cangqiong deliberately avoided Xiao Dong, he was not affected at all!

Upon hearing this, Lü Cangqiong merely glanced at him indifferently.

That gaze was calm and serene, yet it emanated an imposing aura.

Xiao Dong trembled and involuntarily took two steps back, as if an invisible force had choked him, and all his anger and words were stuck in his throat.

"A sneak attack?"

Lu Cangqiong's voice remained calm, yet carried an indifference as if looking down on ants, "It's nothing more than an excuse that the weak make for themselves."

He slowly walked down the platform, each step seemingly landing on a spatial node, causing the laws of nature to resonate softly.

"Conspiracy? Open strategy? Sneak attack? Encirclement and annihilation?"

Lu Cangqiong's gaze swept over the five Dao Ancestors, whose faces were pale, and then over Xiao Dong, whose face was ashen. A mocking smile appeared on his lips.

"In the face of absolute power, any tricks are meaningless."

"Back when I first advanced to the Dao Ancestor realm, I was ambushed and killed by ten veteran Dao Ancestors in the Wangchuan region."

"And what was the result? They died, and I survived."

He paused, then his gaze returned to Xiao Dong. "As for you, the reason I spared your life is simply because the Lü family values ​​rules above all else."

"Let the older generation handle their own affairs. Let the younger generation deal with their own disputes."

Lu Cangqiong's voice suddenly became louder, like a thunderclap in everyone's heart.

"If that weren't the case, do you think you could have stood before me this long with your mere Qi Refining cultivation?"

"Do you really think that the numerous powers in the Northern Region would believe that the Lü family...fears a junior of unknown origin like you?!"

He surveyed the entire room, his voice booming, "Who else? Which other force wants to stand up for this kid? I'll see them all!"

"Awesome! So fucking awesome!"

Lu Xuan was so excited he almost jumped up, his blood boiling.

"Ancestor, you are the real protagonist!"

"Without any of those empty halos of luck or fortune, they suppress others and dominate the era purely through brute force! That's what a true prodigy is!"

He was incredibly proud, after all, it was his own ancestor!

Although he can't do it now, the role model is right in front of him!

"Is this the style of the Lü family? It's truly an eye-opener!"

A clear, yet distinctly sarcastic voice rang out.

The crowd turned to look and saw a young man dressed in a crimson brocade robe, with an air of arrogance between his brows, slowly walking out from the edge of the crowd.

"To be called one of the 'Four Great Families' alongside you is a disgrace to my Lin family!"

The young man spoke with disdain, his gaze fixed on Lü Cangqiong, "Since you're bullying us with your power, I'll see this through to the end!"

The crowd erupted in uproar, with many people looking surprised and wondering about the young man's identity.

Only Lü Xuan felt a sudden jolt in his heart, secretly exclaiming in surprise: They're here! They really are here!

"Lin Yan...the pride of heaven from the Lin family, one of the four great families of the Northern Region."

"Xiao Dong's sworn brother, another 'Chosen One'."

Information from the original work flashed through Lü Xuan's mind.

Although this novel is a fast-paced, action-packed story, it features a rare "ensemble cast" format, with more than one chosen one!

He remembered that Lin Yan seemed to have a crush on Ye Qing'er, but Ye Qing'er was a member of Xiao Dong's harem, so he was jokingly called a "simp" by readers.

It wasn't until a later ancient tomb trial, when he unexpectedly "slept" with a virgin, that readers realized Lin Yan was also a protagonist!

Yunzhi looked at Lin Yan, her brows furrowed slightly, a sense of doubt rising in her heart: This is different from what I remember... Could it be that because I expressed my opinion in advance, the future has already changed?

"It's Lin Yan! The young master of the Lin family!"

"With Ye Qing'er from the Ye family also present but yet to appear, it seems the top figures of the younger generation from the four major families of the Northern Region will all be gathered today!"

Amidst the murmurs, Lü Cangqiong turned his gaze to Lin Yan and said calmly, "Lin family brat, are you going to support this outsider too?"

Before the words were finished, another soft yet sharp female voice rang out:

"With such a lively occasion today, why is Prince Lü so insistent? A forced marriage won't be happy; perhaps she never wanted to marry you in the first place?"

A woman dressed in a flowing purple dress with cloud patterns gracefully walked forward.

Although she was not as beautiful as Yunzhi and Ye Qing'er, she was still a rare beauty.

With expressive eyes and a graceful, noble demeanor, she exudes a captivating charm in every gesture.

Many of the onlookers looked horrified!

"Ya Fei! President of the 'Wealth Gathering Chamber of Commerce' in the Northern Central Region!"

"The Jucai Chamber of Commerce's influence extends throughout the Central Plains and reaches into other sectors of the Northern Region; its power and wealth far surpass those of the Danzong Sect!"

"She came too? And she knows Xiao Dong?"

Although Ya Fei and Xiao Dong had only met a few times, they hit it off immediately. Upon learning of Xiao Dong's predicament, she rushed to his aid without hesitation.

The influence and foundation of the Jucai Chamber of Commerce are enough to make any force wary.

"Good heavens! Just who is this Xiao Dong?!"

"A mere Qi Refining cultivator can actually get the five major powers, the Lin family, and the Jucai Chamber of Commerce all to come forward?! Just what kind of power is behind him?"

"Could it be... that he's actually a reclusive scion of some super power in the Eastern or Western Regions? His identity is even more astonishing than Lü Xuan's?"

As more and more forces get involved, many bystanders have quietly changed their attitudes and begun to reassess Xiao Dong's background.

The fact that so many giants are willing to take risks to support it is proof enough that it has a terrifying background.

"It's possible that Xiao Dong might actually succeed in stealing the bride this time..."

"Are you treating the Tai Chi Dao Ancestor like a pushover? Don't forget, he just suppressed five Dao Ancestors with a single punch!"

The atmosphere in the arena grew increasingly heated; such a grand spectacle, a once-in-a-millennium event, stirred the hearts of all the spectators.

All the questions were now laid bare before Lü Xuan.

Lu Xuan... was a little confused.

He originally intended to stay put, quietly annul the engagement, and stay away from the conflict.

However, the patriarch's domineering move just now, along with the other forces' preemptive threats, seemed more like a warning.

Without strength, who are you?

Even if someone was once a dominant force in an era of suppression, once they restrain their power, they will be seen as a sick cat!

If he were to back down or endure any further, wouldn't he be betraying the identity of "Lu Xuan" and the honor of the Lu family?

Just as Lü Xuan's emotions were churning and he had not yet spoken—

jingle.

A clear, ringing sound rang out, like a gentle breeze sweeping away the hustle and bustle.

A graceful figure in white parted the crowd and walked slowly towards them.

Her beauty was alluring yet not gaudy, captivatingly intelligent; she was none other than Ye Qing'er.

Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, she walked straight to Lü Xuan's side, and without hesitation stretched out her arms and tightly hugged Lü Xuan's arm.

The soft touch came through the thin clothes, and Lü Xuan could even clearly feel its amazing elasticity and warmth.

A delicate fragrance unique to young girls lingers in the air.

Ye Qing'er raised her head, her gaze sweeping over Lin Yan, whose face instantly darkened and whose eyes seemed to spit fire, before turning to look directly at Lü Xuan. Her voice was clear and firm, resounding throughout the entire venue:

"Lin Yan, I knew you were no good! Now you're helping outsiders bully Brother Lü?"

She paused, took a deep breath, and uttered the words that left everyone present speechless:

"Lu Xuan, since Yunzhi doesn't appreciate you... how about we get engaged?"

"She doesn't cherish you, but I will."