Hearing this, Hua Mengying immediately sent a telepathic message: "Little Princess, it seems you can also hear the Holy Son's inner thoughts. I can hear them too."
After careful consideration, Hua Mengying decided to be direct with Qin Linglong.
They communicated telepathically to avoid anyone overhearing—especially Fang Chen.
Fang Chen and Qin Tianming were chatting and paid no attention to the two women.
"You mean... that was his inner thought just now?" Qin Linglong's eyes widened as she finally seemed to understand.
Seizing the moment, Hua Mengying led Qin Linglong aside.
"Exactly. That was the Holy Son's inner thoughts. Only a few of us know." Hua Mengying fell silent, pondering whether to reveal everything to Qin Linglong.
But considering Qin Linglong's relationship with Qin Tianming, telling her would inevitably cause trouble for Fang Chen.
"But why can I hear his inner thoughts?" Qin Linglong asked curiously.
Only then did she realize that Fang Chen's earlier harsh words about her had been his true feelings.
"Hmph, that Fang Chen is truly despicable, thinking such things about me in his heart!"
Calling her a love-struck fool, a spoiled brat, and a schemer who would betray her Imperial Brother—that guy is truly disgusting.
"I wouldn't know the exact reason. It might be due to some special circumstances."
"Moreover, our Holy Son can foresee the future. I've already verified this."
"If you don't believe me, Princess, you could follow our Holy Son in the future, and you'll see for yourself."
"And what the Holy Son said is true. Without his intervention, you would later meet a man named Xiao Yunting, get entangled with him, and that would even endanger your Imperial Brother."
Hua Mengying's mind raced as she planned to plant a seed of doubt in Qin Linglong's heart.
This was also a warning to Qin Linglong: avoid any ties with Xiao Yunting in the future and don't make an enemy of Fang Chen.
She knew Fang Chen loathed Xiao Yunting, but for some reason, he couldn't intervene directly—not even through indirect means.
But she could. She would systematically undermine everything Xiao Yunting might gain, causing his entire plan to collapse completely.
After all, Xiao Yunting dared to plot against the Holy Son!
How could Hua Mengying let someone who dared to lay a hand on her man go unpunished?
"How can I prove you're telling the truth?"
Qin Linglong might be foolish, but she wasn't brainless.
She wouldn't believe Hua Mengying's words just because she said them.
"I understand your concerns. If I were in your shoes, I'd feel the same way."
"If you want to help your Imperial Brother in the future, why not trust me for now and stay by the Holy Son's side for a while? Since you can hear his thoughts, I believe you can discern the truth."
"This won't harm you in any way, and the Holy Son has no reason to frame you. I'm the same."
"We have no grievances against you, and given the relationship between the Great Qin Dynasty and the Cloud Heaven Holy Land, neither the Holy Son nor I have any reason to harm you."
"Moreover, the Holy Son is unaware of these matters. I hope you'll keep this secret."
Hua Mengying looked at Qin Linglong and spoke earnestly.
Hearing this, Qin Linglong fell into deep thought before nodding. "Alright, I'll trust you for now."
Seeing this, Hua Mengying finally breathed a sigh of relief.
After learning that Qin Linglong could also hear Fang Chen's inner thoughts, she guessed the conditions that triggered them.
With this insight, she formed a plan: to join forces with the other female protagonists and target Xiao Yunting.
Of course, this alliance wouldn't be blind. Lin Luowei, for one, would remain cautious and wouldn't try to recruit her for the time being.
Soon, the various Heavenly Prides had taken their seats.
The vast hall was now filled with people, and even a random standing figure would be a renowned prodigy from across the land, their background and talent beyond reproach.
"Since everyone's here, when do we start the fight?"
"Are we just going to sit here, lecturing, drinking tea, and chatting?"
Ying Tianxiao was visibly annoyed, itching for a fight. He hadn't come for lectures, tea, or idle chat; he was here to challenge Fang Chen and settle his score.
"I agree. If we're fighting, let's get it over with so we can go home," Xue Jinglun said.
Though he and Ying Tianxiao were rivals, they shared this common goal.
"Indeed. When do we start?" Hu Qiubai, the Holy Son of the Tiger Clan, also rose to his feet.
He had arrived long ago, but unlike the others, he remained somewhat discreet, and no one knew he was already here.
"Heh, has the Human Race's Heavenly Pride grown afraid to fight? Do they just want to invite us for tea and conversation?"
"If that's all they want, it's too boring. We might as well go home early!"
A woman in a crimson dress with fiery red hair stood up and spoke.
This was the Vermilion Bird Holy Maiden, a woman of striking beauty and a fiery temperament. Her skin was as fair as snow, and her eyes burned with an intensity that captivated all who looked upon her. Even seated, she radiated a palpable heat that warmed the surrounding air.
Among the Heavenly Prodigies present, only Hua Mengying could rival her in beauty.
As the Holy Maiden of the Ancient Royal Clan's Vermilion Bird Clan and a rare Fairy Maiden, her fiery personality deterred all admirers, leaving her without any suitors.
"Compared to you lot, I'm the one who can't wait to fight. I've wanted to beat you bastards into the ground for ages!"
The Nine Suns Holy Son was not one to hold his tongue, and when he spoke, he was guaranteed to stir up trouble.
*Boom!*
A powerful aura erupted from him.
"Stop glaring at me like you want to murder and burn! If you want to fight, come on! Don't think we Human Race Heavenly Prodigies are afraid of you!"
The Nine Suns Holy Son remained unfazed, his gaze challenging the Demon Race Heavenly Prodigies.
The Human Race Heavenly Prides were all fuming. The Nine Suns Holy Son was truly the troublemaker he was rumored to be.
With him around, how could there ever be peace?
"Since none of you are interested in chatting, drinking tea, or discussing the Dao, let's begin," Qin Tianming announced as he stood up. "After the Heavenly Prodigy Assembly commences, you may seek out your own opponents."
The assembly was meant to be a battle, not a tea party. Since these prodigies were itching for a fight, let them have one. This was precisely Qin Tianming's intention.
He had convened this assembly to gather the Heavenly Prides, assess their strengths, and prepare for his future conquest of them. He aspired to emulate the Great Qin Ancestral Dragon Emperor, who had once swept through all his contemporaries, becoming invincible in his era.
Immediately, dozens of Heavenly Prides rose to their feet, their gazes converging on Fang Chen, who remained seated. It was clear they all wanted to challenge him.
Fang Chen smiled at their collective stare. "It would be too boring for so many of you to challenge just one of me. How about this: since we're going to fight, let's raise the stakes! The Human Race and the Demon Race will each field five fighters. The side that wins three or more matches will be declared the victor. The losing side will each forfeit items worth one hundred million Spirit Stones to the winning side. What do you say?"
Fang Chen grinned as he addressed the crowd.
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