Chapter 2865 - 2869: The Deposed Crown Prince and the Targeted Princess

Although Lia is naive, she is not stupid. The war between the Secret Realm Academy and the Yuanling Clan has happened more than once or twice.

Meeting each other naturally means they can’t easily reconcile.

However, the opponent’s speed was just too fast.

Also, as if they were intentionally surrounding them, when they approached, over a hundred of them split into four teams and encircled them from different directions.

"This is bad!"

Lia’s face turned very unpleasant. She usually doesn’t come out, mostly cultivating under the protection of the Tree Fortress Giant.

This was the first time she came out, and she encountered such trouble.

It seems the opponent was well-prepared.

The disciples of the Secret Realm Academy looked at Lia and the others with an obvious teasing expression.

Their demeanor seemed more like they wanted to toy with them rather than genuinely wanting to kill them.

Especially the young man leading them, clad in shining silver armor, appeared very valiant.

Yet his gaze was fixed on Lia with a half-smile, even exuding some lust typical of men.

Being stared at like that made Lia feel uneasy all over, and her face looked especially unpleasant.

This group, not only numerous but also strong, was definitely not something they could contend with.

"Honorable Crown Prince of the Chen Dynasty, our Yuanling Clan and the Chen Royal Family have been at peace for several months, and we’ve signed a truce agreement to not disturb each other.

I hope His Highness Crown Prince will allow me to return to the Yuanling Tribe."

Lia appeared very fearful and worried.

There’s something Ling Xiao might not know. The Yuanling War he encountered was actually the last Yuanling War.

After that event, the Chen Country’s Five Elders suddenly appeared jointly in the Yuanling Tribe with their immense power, forcing the Yuanling Clan to submit and pledge allegiance to the Chen Royal Family.

Then they were given a small area to survive.

However, the life essence they produced and the demon beast crystal cores they hunted, along with a large number of cultivated herbs, all had to belong to the Chen Royal Family.

More importantly, if the Imperial Extreme Secret Realm encountered threats from invaders, the Yuanling Clan must assist the Chen Royal Family in battle.

In other words, the Yuanling Tribe has long lost its freedom, merely becoming a dog raised by the Chen Royal Family.

Only this dog is still not obedient enough.

Yet even so, the Yuanling people were no longer willing to be enemies with the disciples of the Secret Realm Academy.

Especially unwilling to be enemies with the people of the Chen Royal Family.

But the martial artist leading them was none other than the Crown Prince of the Chen Dynasty.

Rumor has it that he was once established as Crown Prince, but because he coveted women, committed serious offenses, and was consequently demoted.

Even though he was removed from the position of Crown Prince, he remained a Prince and still a member of the Royal Family.

Moreover, his lustful trait never changed.

"Of course, I know you are Princess Lia of the Yuanling Clan; otherwise, I wouldn’t have found you.

Your Yuanling Clan used to be mighty, but now what? It’s as useless like a grandson!"

The Crown Prince sneered.

"Haha..."

The martial artists beside him all laughed together.

"Gentlemen, what do you say, does my identity as Crown Prince not suit the Princess of the Yuanling Clan?"

The Crown Prince suddenly asked aloud.

"Crown Prince, you sure know how to joke, how could these natives ever match up to you."

"Indeed, Crown Prince, if you like her, just capture this woman and take her back."

"When the Crown Prince gets bored, treat your brothers for fun as well."

Clearly, the Crown Prince’s character was truly despicable.

Not only did he enjoy harming women, but he also fundamentally didn’t see women as humans. Once bored with them himself, he’d hand them over to his subordinates. Such behavior was simply abhorrent.

Upon hearing this, Lia’s complexion turned pale, filled with anger and reluctance, but mostly fear.

If the Crown Prince really intended to do this, she had no way to resist and could only suffer abuse.

"Please, Crown Prince His Highness, spare our princess. She’s still young and naive, whatever offense she might have caused you, don’t be angry.

When we return to the tribe, we’ll find the best woman for you."

The female guard beside Lia knelt down, pleading in panic.

"You’re not bad, why don’t you keep me company first?"

The Crown Prince looked at the female guard, although not as pretty as Lia, her martial arts training had given her a superb figure.

Ling Xiao, even while wearing a silver mask, didn’t look pleased.

He disliked meddling in others’ affairs, but this Crown Prince was truly shameless. If possible, he’d really want to end this wretch’s life with a single sword strike.

After all, he already bore a grudge against the Chen Royal Family.

"If you’ll let Her Highness the Princess go, I’ll willingly serve His Highness the Crown Prince!"

The female guard indeed showed remarkable loyalty to Lia.

"Haha, excellent! I have matters to attend to today; tomorrow, tomorrow it is. You all wait in the tribe, I’ll personally come to the Yuanling Clan to propose.

Rest assured, I won’t let the Yuanling Clan’s princess suffer too much."

The Crown Prince laughed heartily.

Don’t look down on this guy just for coveting women, but he’s no fool either.

He wanted Lia not just because she was beautiful, but more importantly, once he married Lia, the Yuanling Clan would be his asset, giving him an advantage in the subsequent struggle for the throne.

If not, being a demoted Crown Prince, what could he have against Chen Cangxiong?

"By the way, have you seen this person?"

Suddenly, the Crown Prince produced a portrait.

On the portrait, it was Ling Xiao.

Wu Pa was about to speak upon seeing the portrait but was stopped by Lia.

Lia didn’t know her inadvertent action saved her life, and potentially the entire Yuanling Clan.

If Wu Pa revealed Ling Xiao’s identity, Ling Xiao wouldn’t just kill the Crown Prince and his henchmen.

The six including Lia would also face death.

"Reporting to His Highness the Crown Prince, we have not seen this person."

Lia responded.

"Remember, if you see this person, report immediately, otherwise, your Yuanling Clan is doomed!"

The Crown Prince snorted, turned the head of the Mysterious Turtle Battle Beast, and left.

It turned out he was searching for Ling Xiao.

It seems the events inside the Forbidden Zone had reached the ears of the Chen Royal Family, and they were sending people to search everywhere.

Watching the Crown Prince and his group of martial artists depart, Lia collapsed weakly to the ground.

Though she had rarely ventured out, never leaving the Imperial Extreme Secret Realm, she had heard of the Crown Prince’s reputation.

Letting her marry such a person was worse than death.

"Her Highness the Princess, time is crucial, we should return to the tribe to notify the Clan Leader, perhaps there’s a remedy."

The female guard stood up, supporting Lia.

Her expression was equally anxious.

She didn’t want her princess to fall into the demon’s maw; naturally, she herself, didn’t want to become the Crown Prince’s plaything.

"A remedy? What remedy could there be? Our Yuanling Clan cannot leave the Imperial Extreme Secret Realm. To avoid being taken as a bride by that Crown Prince, the only way is to prevent those people from entering the Imperial Extreme Secret Realm.

Do you think that’s possible?"

Lia looked at the female guard, spoke in despair.