The battle between Leo Chang and the 7th Prince shook the very foundations of the training grounds. Despite his superior level, Leo Chang found himself struggling. The 7th Prince fought with precision, cunning, and an unrelenting brutality that unsettled even the strongest warriors.
But no matter how fierce the battle, Leo Chang was still stronger.
With a powerful strike, the Grandmaster sent the 7th Prince crashing into the ground. Dust and rubble flew as the young prince staggered to his feet, wiping blood from his lips.
"You've fallen too far, my disciple," Leo Chang said, his voice heavy with regret. "This madness ends today."
The 7th Prince only chuckled, dark amusement flickering in his cold eyes.
"Ends?" he repeated mockingly. "You think you've won, Master?"
Before Leo Chang could react, the 7th Prince snapped his fingers.
A hidden door opened, revealing Lian Mei, bound in heavy chains, her body trembling.
Her clothes were torn, her face stained with dried tears. But what horrified Leo Chang the most was the slave mark burning on her delicate neck.
"Lian Mei…!" His voice cracked as his heart clenched with dread.
"Master," the 7th Prince said coldly, stepping closer to the helpless girl. "You still don't understand, do you? Strength isn't just about power. It's about control. And I… control her."
Leo Chang's rage exploded. "You beast!"
He surged forward, but before he could reach them, the 7th Prince clenched his fist.
The slave mark glowed.
Lian Mei let out a bloodcurdling scream as pain wracked her entire body. She fell to the floor, writhing, her voice breaking into desperate sobs.
"STOP!" Leo Chang roared, his soul shattering at the sight of his daughter suffering.
The 7th Prince knelt beside her, brushing a hand along her tear-streaked cheek. "She's quite… delicate, isn't she? I wonder how much pain she can endure before she breaks."
Leo Chang's breathing turned ragged. He had never felt so powerless in his life.
The 7th Prince turned back to him, his expression unreadable. "It's simple, Master. Become my slave, and I will grant her mercy. Resist… and I will break her before your very eyes."
Leo Chang's fists trembled. His entire life had been built on pride, honor, and discipline. But nothing… nothing mattered more than his daughter.
His voice was hoarse as he finally spoke.
"…I submit."
The 7th Prince smirked. The seal burned into Leo Chang's forehead.
The Grandmaster had fallen.
The 7th Prince had won.