Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!

Chapter 576 Seventh Prince Forces the Xue Clan to Submit

"What is the meaning of this, Seventh Prince?"

The Xue Clan Leader asked with a frown on his face.

"Patriarch Xue, I have given you a chance again and again. But you don't know what's good for you!"

Yu Longxuan said angrily.

He was, after all, an arrogant person whose status was high. He felt that the Xue Clan should have been the one to approach and beg him.

But despite lowering himself to offer them this opportunity, he had been rejected previously-and even yesterday, he was rejected.

So, obviously, he was very angry.

Previously, he endured it--but now? There was no need to do so.

The Xue Clan Patriarch did not answer immediately.

Because he knew this was no longer a negotiation.

Behind Yu Longxuan, there were several elders from the Crimson Thunder Palace.

Judging by their aura, they were no weaker than him-Great Ascension Realm. With the pressure those elders exuded, it was enough for them to simply stand there and still threaten everyone.

Several disciples of the Xue Clan paled. Some staggered slightly under the pressure.

Even if they wanted to resist, there was no chance at all.

The message was clear.

Yu Longxuan clasped his hands behind his back.

His tone remained arrogant.

"I have endured you for a long time. But I can give you one last chance. Xue Clan, do you submit to me?"

A faint tremor passed through the Xue Clan ranks.

The Patriarch's eyes hardened.

"Your Highness," he said slowly, "our Xue Clan has always remained neutral-" "Neutral?"

Yu Longxuan interrupted.

The word was repeated softly-almost amused, but at the same time, annoyed. "There is no such thing as neutral anymore."

A pause.

Then a faint surge of killing intent spread.

"You either stand with me or you stand against me!"

Yu Longxuan declared authoritatively.

No middle ground.

No compromise.

The Patriarch's fists tightened within his sleeves.

His mind raced.

Yesterday, he still believed there was room to refuse.

But today, that illusion had been shattered.

He couldn't do anything to Yu Longxuan, who was a prince-and additionally, he had brought elders from the Crimson Thunder Palace.

Refusal no longer seemed like an option.

Patriarch Xue was pressed between a rock and a hard place.

Refuse and he would face annihilation from the Seventh Prince.

Accept? Then they would be dragged into the battle for the throne-and honestly, he didn't think the Seventh Prince had a high chance of winning, which was one of the reasons why he had declined.

If he swore allegiance and the Seventh Prince lost, then they would also be eliminated.

But between immediate destruction and a chance to survive-and even rise-he knew which option was better.

Patriarch Xue's lips had just begun to part.

The words of submission... were about to leave his mouth.

Just then-

"I didn't think the Seventh Prince was someone who forces others to swear

allegiance."

The voice was calm and clear.

And completely out of place in this suffocating atmosphere.

Every gaze snapped toward the source.

A young man stepped forward from within the Xue Clan ranks.

Tall!

Refined!

His features were sharp and composed-handsome enough to turn heads even

among cultivators.

But more than that... there was a quiet confidence about him.

As if the pressure in the air meant nothing.

"Young Master Nie Fengzhuo, what are you doing?!"

Patriarch Xue's expression changed instantly to alarm.

He hurried forward, trying to stop him-but it was too late.

The words had already been spoken.

Yu Longxuan's expression darkened.

The temperature seemed to drop.

"Hmph!"

His gaze locked onto Nie Fengzhuo like a blade.

"Who are you? And how dare you meddle in this prince's affairs?"

The pressure surged from Prince Yu.

But Nie Fengzhuo did not retreat.

"Who I am is not important."

His tone remained steady.

"But forcing others to swear allegiance..."

A slight pause.

"...doesn't seem fitting for a prince of the Empire."

Yu Longxuan's eyes narrowed.

"It is their blessing to serve me."

His voice carried absolute certainty.

Arrogance without restraint.

Nie Fengzhuo met his gaze.

"Whether it is a blessing or not, it should be for them to decide."

Silence!

The elders of the Crimson Thunder Palace frowned slightly.

However, they still waited for the Seventh Prince to make a decision on his

own.

Yu Longxuan's expression turned cold.

Apart from that one person, there had never been anyone who dared speak to

him like this.

And now, someone stood before him and did exactly that.

His killing intent flickered.

Then he paused.

Recognition dawned.

"Oh..."

A slow, mocking smile appeared.

"I thought your name sounded familar."

His tone, which had been cold, became amused.

"Isn't this the discarded fiancé of the Bai Clan?"

Years ago, this matter had shaken many. The broken engagement.

The humiliation that the Nie Clan faced.

The name Nie Fengzhuo became widely known.

After all, Bai Xueqing's affair was closely watched by many and something like breaking off the engagement couldn't be hidden at all.

Moreover, as a prince who wanted the Bai Clan's support, he obviously couldn't

miss the opportunity.

What was better than marrying the princess of the Bai Clan?

Though, of course, he was rejected back then.

But that is not the only reason why he recognizes Nie Fengzhuo.

It was due to the Dragon and Phoenix Competition, where Nie Fengzhuo shook

the Empire and changed his status from trash to genius.

He was even about to win-though in the final battle against his ex-fiancée, he

ultimately lost.

Yu Longxuan had also seen him in that competition.

Nie Fengzhuo's reputation and fame might have soared even further if not for

that loss, which ultimately made it seem like Bai Xueqing's decision wasn't

wrong. Otherwise, Nie Fengzhuo would have been known as the number one genius. Unfortunately, Bai Xueqing was too powerful-and now there was also her brother, Bai Zihan.

The title was destined not to fall into his hands.

Nie Fengzhuo did not react as one would expect. After all, he was already used to others insulting him like that.

Of course, those insults had mostly disappeared since he came second-but

there were still whispers that he had been cast aside because he didn't deserve

Bai Xueqing.

He simply looked at Yu Longxuan calmly.

As if those words held no weight at all.

"That is a matter of the past." Nie Fengzhuo quickly composed himself.

"You are still forcing a clan to submit. Aren't you ashamed of doing that, Your

Highness?"

Yu Longxuan's smile slowly disappeared.

His patience... had reached its limit.

"So be it."

His voice turned cold.

"If you want to play the hero-"

A step forward.

Lightning began to gather faintly around his hand. "Then I'll show you the price."

Patriarch Xue stepped forward abruptly.

"Your Highness!"

His voice was urgent.

"This matter has nothing to do with him. He is merely a guest of our Xue Clan!"

Yu Longxuan did not look at him.

His gaze remained fixed on Nie Fengzhuo.

"Anyone who dares stop me today is my enemy!"