Long Chen knew someone would stop him. That sword aura was fierce and unmatched, fast and ruthless, targeting Long Chen's vital spot.
"Boom!"
Long Chen stopped advancing, stepped into the void, and threw a punch. The sword energy shattered, and amid the overlapping shockwaves, Long Chen saw a young man carrying a long sword on his back.
The man was tall and slender, dressed in elegant robes and jade belts, exuding an extraordinary bearing. His fairly handsome face carried an unpleasant pride. He stood in midair, coldly staring at Long Chen.
"Long Chen, right? I, Ye Wuchen, come from the immortal Ye family. Draw your blade, and I won't kill anyone who isn't prepared."
That man was none other than Ye Wuchen, the peerless prodigy of the Ye family, one of the immortal clans. He looked coldly at Long Chen and issued a challenge.
"It seems the masterminds aren't just the Great Yan clan—even the Ye family wants to stop us. That's getting interesting." Long Chen looked at Ye Wuchen, his eyes narrowing. It seemed things were more complicated than he had imagined.
However, Long Chen did not expect that it was humans who stopped him, not other clans' strong warriors.
Someone intercepted Long Chen, instantly shocking countless powerful figures. Could the Immortal Family also be the mastermind behind the scenes?
Ye Wuchen sneered, "Is it fun for thieves to call 'thief'? Do you think everyone in the world is a fool, and you're the only one smart? "
Oh?" Then I want to hear your reason for attacking me. Long Chen said calmly.
Although the nine spatial gates opened, the Dark Lords descended very slowly. If it really was as Mo Nian said, this was a sacrifice, it would take some time to open. Long Chen was not in a hurry; he wanted to get to the bottom of the story.
"Hahaha, Long Chen, don't you know what you are? You and Mo Nian are basically birds of a feather—one digs up graves, one robs and deceives, one steals the dead's belongings, the other steals the living's treasures. Only you can believe what you say! Ye Wuchen sneered.
As soon as Ye Wuchen spoke, many of the human powerhouses muttered among themselves, whispering among themselves.
"Long Chen really isn't a good person. He repeatedly robbed Longteng Trading Company and used it as a trap, tricking countless people into attending that so-called Qiankun Cauldron auction."
"That Mo Nian is even worse. Haven't you seen that his wanted portraits are everywhere in Saint King State?" This guy robbed graves and damaged them completely. "
Long Chen even found an excuse to expel the strong who went to Lingxiao Academy, no longer sharing in the academy's achievements. He betrayed his promise and was a petty man."
For a moment, countless people whispered in secret, but their voices were loud, as if afraid others wouldn't notice, so they deliberately let their voices drift far away.
Hearing this, Long Chen smiled faintly. He didn't say anything, but he already had a basic idea in his mind.
Ye Wuchen came out prepared, and Long Chen didn't expose him. He quietly watched Ye Wuchen, waiting for him to continue his performance.
"You two are notorious, yet you want to throw dirt on others—truly sinister.
This is the Saint King Arena; everything is decided by the Heavenly Dao. If you do this, you're breaking the rules.
If the Dao collapses and the arena is destroyed, everyone here will die. Tell me, what are your intentions? As
Ye Wuchen spoke, his tone grew stern, his voice growing louder and louder. Countless people listened to his words and looked at Long Chen and the others, their eyes gradually filled with murderous intent.
"Long Chen, you have too many enemies. You know you can't escape and want to die together with everyone!" Within the beast clan, a powerful figure shouted loudly.
"I understand. Most of the forces here have a grudge against you. They know we won't let you leave alive, so they plan to drag us along on the journey." Someone among the demons shouted.
"Damn it, our Blood Clan has an irreconcilable grudge against you. Since that's the case, we'll kill you first."
"Our Netherworld is also Long Chen's mortal enemy. If you dare to collude with Wu Tian, it is a capital offense. Long Chen, since you are so vicious, then say nothing more and kill you first."
"You deceived me with my treasure, that's too much. I, the Ghost Dao, will fight you to the death. Long Chen, if you want to die soon, I'll grant your wish." Unexpectedly, the ghost path being that Long Chen had deceived at the auction house also appeared.
"No matter what tricks you play, the Night Clan will definitely accompany you to the end. But if you want to take us along on this journey, you're dreaming!" The female leader of the Night Clan also spoke up.
As they spoke, people realized that Long Chen's enemies were spread throughout the arena, and even most of the human race bore grudges against him. Ye Wuchen's words instantly thrust Long Chen into the center of the storm.
Behind Long Chen, countless powerful figures also changed their expressions. Many of them were unfamiliar with him, and now that someone had pointed out Long Chen's sinister intentions, they too began to suspect him.
"We're only targeting Long Chen, not the innocent. Since you haven't seen Long Chen's true colors, I'll give you a chance.
Now, leaving Long Chen and returning to the human race, we can pretend nothing happened before.
This is your last chance to choose. If you miss it and the big battle starts, don't blame others for being ruthless. Ye Wuchen saw the commotion behind Long Chen and immediately shouted loudly.
As he spoke, someone on the human side's side cleared a passage, seemingly opening their arms to them. At this moment, countless hearts were stirred.
Long Chen turned to look at the group and said, "Here, there are people I saved, and others who saved me. The people I saved can leave at any time. I, Long Chen, saved you just for a small favor, without expecting anything in return."
But the people who saved me, I hope you can stay. In such dangerous circumstances before, your support for me is proof of the justice and passion in your hearts.
I believe that if you save me, it will be selfless too. We are all the same kind of people. If you can trust me once, you can trust me a second time, right? Long Chen said.
Long Chen's words were extremely sincere. Countless people looked at him, their blood boiling. They felt that doubting Long Chen was a crime.
"Brother Long Chen, we believe in you. You're definitely not that kind of person." Someone shouted excitedly.
"Don't trust him. He's a fraud. Everyone, leave quickly. If you don't leave now, you'll have to die with him." Someone shouted.
"Whoosh...
As that person shouted, countless people rushed out from behind Long Chen. Tens of millions of cultivators had left, and Long Chen's team shrank by nearly half in an instant.
The Dragonblood warriors all looked ashen. Those who had escaped were the ones they had rescued from the steps. These people were too stingy—if they wanted, they would leave. They even splashed Long Chen's dirty water. They wished they could be killed right now.
But soon, the commotion stopped; those who were supposed to leave left, and those who stayed with resolute eyes.
"You really are a bunch of fools. Since you're courting death, you can't blame anyone else." Ye Wuchen saw that many people still believed Long Chen and couldn't help but sneer.
"Hahaha..."
Long Chen laughed loudly toward the sky, his voice shaking the heavens, his laughter filled with joy.
"Very good. None of my brothers who supported me have left. I, Long Chen, thank you." Long Chen cupped his fists to this group. What moved him was that none of the supporters had left; they chose to trust Long Chen once again.
Among those who were rescued, some stayed behind. Although their numbers were small, their eyes were filled with trust in Long Chen. This trust made Long Chen feel he possessed boundless power.
"Just because I thank them, I drag them into the abyss of death?" Long Chen, you really are mean. Ye Wuchen sneered.
"Buzz!"
Suddenly, without warning, Long Chen flashed like a ghost before Ye Wuchen and slapped him hard across the face.
With a loud "pop
," Ye Wuchen was struck like a meteor, sent flying. Long Chen shouted sharply, like a god's roar, echoing through every corner of heaven and earth:
"There's no point in saying more. Today, I, Long Chen, will break this trap. Kill gods who stand in their way, slay demons in their way." Come on, start the ultimate battle! "