Super War God in the City

"Is this... a Spiritual Artifact?" Ling Fan's face shone with irrepressible excitement.

Weapons are divided into ordinary soldiers, such as those made of Mysterious Iron or Essence Gold, which, although superior to common materials, still belong to ordinary soldiers.

Above these are the Magic Artifacts used by those in cultivation, and above Magic Artifacts are Spiritual Artifacts, which are divine weapons most desired by martial artists.

However, no one in today's society can make these anymore; most are unearthed from ancient ruins.

"Yes, it is a Spiritual Artifact, but unfortunately, it's a Broken Sword which is of little use to me. You might find it useful; it was obtained by my Qiao Family over generations of exploring the Wanxuan Ancient Cave," Qiao Yuchan explained.

Spiritual Artifacts are exceedingly rare. Other than this Broken Sword, her Qiao Family didn't possess another complete Spiritual Artifact. Only the top three families with Heavenly Veins had them. She planned to explore Shennong Peak once her Cultivation was fully consolidated.

"Thank you!" The item was too precious for him, and he quickly expressed his gratitude.

"No need for thanks, as long as you can use it. Consider it a reward for all the help you've given me!" Qiao Yuchan said with a beaming smile.

Ling Fan was momentarily struck dumb with awe. Just then, a female disciple suddenly ran into the hall in panic.

"Family Head, it's bad. Wen Gao from the Wen Family has charged up to our gate, injuring many disciples, and he specifically named Protector Ling as the one he wants to challenge!" The female disciple entered the hall, her face flushed with anxiety. Continue your journey with empire

Upon hearing this, Ling Fan's brows furrowed slightly. He had no idea who this Wen Gao was, nor did he remember having any conflict with the man.

"What does he do?" Ling Fan immediately asked.

"This..." The female disciple hesitated, glancing at Qiao Yuchan.

Apart from Protector Ling, who in the Qiao Family didn't know that Wen Gao was a fervent suitor of the Family Head?

At that moment, a voice fueled with True Yuan and provocation spread across Wuhua Peak.

"Who is the wretched scum daring to claim to be Qiao Yuchan's fiancé? Come out immediately, you shameless fool. Today, I, Wen Gao, will see what gives you the right to be so impudent!" The tone was arrogant and unapologetic.

Half a month ago, Ling Fan had battled the three major families at Dragon Pool, which ultimately involved the elder of the Yuan Family. Qiao Yuchan, to defuse the situation, had claimed that Ling Fan was her fiancé!

The news spread from one to ten, ten to a hundred, virtually throughout Zhongnan. Wen Gao, an admirer of Qiao Yuchan and one of the first to know, felt outraged.

Other suitors, due to various reasons, either didn't receive the news in time, were held back by circumstances, or were simply in disbelief. Otherwise, it was impossible that after half a month, only Wen Gao would come knocking.

Wen Gao's roar immediately caused an uproar within the Qiao Family.

"What's going on? Wen Gao actually came. I always said Protector Ling and the Family Head had a special relationship, and it really is so!" A family disciple muttered as he ran out of the house.

"Fiancé? Protector Ling is the Family Head's fiancé? What exactly is going on!" Another family disciple murmured, his face showing astonishment.

Lei Yao also stepped out of the side hall, glanced towards the main hall, and murmured quietly, "So he's the Family Head's fiancé?"

Bei Rushuang, following behind Lei Yao, felt a sudden sense of loss in her heart.

Feng Liangbi, who had been meditating in the back mountain, opened his eyes, a sharp gleam emitted from them, and he inwardly sighed, "Indeed, Protector Ling's talent is exceptional, and it is only fitting for him to be with the Family Head!"

He remembered that day in the main hall when Ling Fan demonstrated his awe-inspiring power, instantly killing Yu Xinghai with his Sword Intent, a scene so mighty it shook the heavens and moved spirits, unforgettable for a lifetime.

In recent days, as he had cultivated the Sword Art gifted to him, he increasingly felt its profound and vast essence. In just half a month, he had already faintly touched the threshold of Sword Intent.

Suddenly, he fiercely stood up, his eyes brimming with boundless combativeness, "If anyone dares to challenge Protector Ling, they must first pass the obstacle that is Feng Liangbi!"

In the hall, Qiao Yuchan's lips inadvertently revealed a slight smile as she said faintly, "He is the heir of the Wen Family, the fifth family of the Heavenly Vein and fifth on the Star Plucking List. He has pursued me a few times, which I have ignored.

For him to come looking for you this time was somewhat unexpected. Do you want me to help you send him away?"

Ling Fan's lips twitched, unable to discern any surprise on Qiao Yuchan's face. By the looks of it, she probably knew beforehand that someone would come to bother him!

"Ahem, then you help me block him for a bit!" Ling Fan said, somewhat irritably.

Qiao Yuchan did not expect this guy to be so unreserved and actually let her go out to fend for him, and she glared at Ling Fan irritably!

Immediately, she stood up and commanded the female disciple, "Come, let's go out and see."

The female disciple complied cheerfully, rarely seeing the Family Head compromise in front of a man.

Ling Fan sighed in his heart and also stood up to follow. Although he spoke like that, how could he allow a woman to shield him in this kind of situation? That was not Ling Beiming's style.

Qiao Yuchan was the first to exit from the palace, and saw a dashing young man arriving spiritedly with a treasured sword on his back, followed by two young men of similar age.

Upon seeing Qiao Yuchan, the young man's eyes immediately sparkled with admiration and he hurriedly said, "Yu Chan, I heard that some kid, arrogantly claiming to be your fiancé, dared disrespect you. I know you've always hated such scoundrels. Today, I've come to teach this ignorant fool a lesson!"

Upon hearing this, Qiao Yuchan's expression turned slightly cold, thinking how shamelessly thick-skinned this Wen Gao was.

"Who my fiancé is has nothing to do with you, Young Master Wen. If you have no business here, please leave!" Qiao Yuchan said coldly, with a manner that rejected people thousands of miles away.

Wen Gao was used to this and didn't take it to heart. Qiao Yuchan's personality as the thousand-year ice beauty was no strange tale in Zhongnan. If she wasn't cold, that would be the real marvel.

"Hehe, that's not acceptable. A goddess should not be insulted or offended. I, Wen Gao, will not permit it!" Wen Gao said with a faint smile.

Just then, Ling Fan walked out from the palace hall.

Wen Gao's expression instantly changed. Qiao Yuchan's palace had always forbidden the casual entry of men, and seeing this man's leisurely demeanor, it seemed he had a close relationship with Qiao Yuchan.

"Is he the one who claims to be your fiancé?" Wen Gao asked, his expression chilling.

Ling Fan, who had just stepped out, raised an eyebrow, puzzled, "When did I ever make such a claim?"

The two young men behind Wen Gao also regarded Ling Fan with hostility. These two were Song Kun and Jing Jianming, ranked twelfth and thirteenth on the Star Plucking List, respectively.

They were Wen Gao's friends and also admirers of Qiao Yuchan. However, in front of Wen Gao, they had no chance of competition. They had come today merely to lend support.

They also wanted to see what the man who dared claim to be the fiancé of Zhongnan's number one beauty, Qiao Yuchan, really looked like!

Qiao Yuchan glanced at Ling Fan who had emerged, her eyes inadvertently revealing a hint of tenderness. Looking again at Wen Gao, she said flatly, "What does it have to do with you? You're not my match, so do not humiliate yourself. Please leave now!"

The moment of tender affection Qiao Yuchan demonstrated toward Ling Fan, although fleeting, was keenly caught by Wen Gao.

Immediately, his mind buzzed, his heart nearly exploding, his face turning steely as he pointed at Ling Fan and coldly said, "Young man, if you have the guts, step forward and compete. If you don't have the courage, then get out of the Qiao Family. The goddess is not someone any loser can covet!"