If Long Chen's arrival in the Tianhuang Domain was shocking news for the Long family, then the news that Long Ziwei had become Long Chen's underling was quite a shock.
Meanwhile, Long Chen's actions on the arena were like a massive earthquake. The news exploded, quickly spreading throughout the Long family. For a moment, almost no one didn't know Long Chen's name.
By comparison, Long Ziwei's slaying of Long Qingyun was less astonishing. Long Chen wielded a long blade, controlling the former Fourth Heavenly Saint, resisting the First Heavenly Saint's Heavenly Might head-on. The arena was about to be crushed, yet he himself endured it.
For a moment, countless people were shocked. The aftermath of Long Zhantian's assault on the Long family hadn't fully subsided yet, and Long Zhantian's son had come again. What were these father and son up to?
Last time Long Zhantian came, he cut off one of Long Zaiye's arms; this time, Long Chen nearly took Long Zaiye down.
Last time, Long Zhantian and Long Qihua faced off to a draw. This time, Long Chen, with his early-stage Divine Lord cultivation, was holding off the divine might of the First Heavenly Saint. This father and son was simply terrifying.
For a moment, the entire Long family was in an uproar. Everyone was eager to verify the truth of the news, and when they learned it was true, everyone was so shocked they couldn't close their mouths.
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On a high mountain, an ancient pavilion stands tall. Atop the mountain stands only a perilous peak, and atop the peak, there is only a solitary pavilion. Looking far into the distance, the mountains rise and fall, celestial mist drifts by, auspicious clouds drift through the air, and palaces and towers appear and disappear, mysterious yet magnificent.
This mountain is one of the most scenic spots in the entire Tianhuang Domain. There are two such places: one is the ancestor's retreat, and the other is here, the exclusive immortal realm of Lord Tiansi.
Each of the Four Great Heavenly Saints had their own immortal mansions, but in terms of location and scenery, they were far inferior to this place. Although Long Ziwei was born here, he was not qualified to come here. Not just him, but before Long Chen, only a handful could be invited by Lord Tiansi to his private domain.
Arriving at the ancient pavilion, Long Chen and Lord Tiansi each took their seats. Lord Tiansi looked at Long Ziwei and said, "You may sit down as well!" "
I wouldn't dare, I'd rather stand." Long Ziwei hurriedly said. Although he was usually very aloof, he always treated this Lord of the Heavenly Division with utmost respect.
Lord Tiansi was in charge of the Long family's legal affairs and was upright and had long been trusted by all the powerful figures in the Long family. Long Ziwei dared to shout at the Long family patriarch, but he genuinely admired Lord Tiansi.
"Sit down. Cultivators don't fuss over trivial matters. If you truly respect Lord Tiansi, you should humbly learn from him and seek verification, striving to become one in the future, rather than relying on these formalities." Long Chen said.
After Long Chen said this, Long Ziwei respectfully bowed to Lord Tiansi before slowly sitting down. However, he didn't dare to sit firmly, only slightly touching the chair with a slight touch.
Lord Tiansi looked at Long Chen and couldn't help but sigh: "Fate really is cruel." Long
Chen was puzzled: "Senior, what do you mean by that?" "
Although your father is low-key, he is extremely proud at heart. No one in the Long family can catch your father's eye.
I'm grateful your father valued me and was willing to say a few more words to me. In fact, back then, he hinted to me that I should give you the greatest help when you entered the Emperor's Heaven.
I really remembered it at the time, and I tried my best, but unfortunately, I could only watch the opportunity slip away and ultimately be powerless.
I could only go alone to the Gate of Nine Heavens. However, adding glory to the brocade was meaningless. After returning to the Long family, I tried to persuade them to lend a hand when Lingxiao Academy needed assistance.
Unfortunately, I failed once again. This time when you came, I tried my best to fight for it, but it ended in failure.
The Long family is pushing you away step by step. Sometimes, when people sit too high, even if you see a wider view, you can't see what's inside the scenery. Lord
Tiansi sighed again, his eyes gazing at the immortal mist swirling among the distant mountains. The scenery was beautiful, but everything in the valley was hazy, making it impossible to see anything.
"The Long family has countless prodigies, so why is Lord Tiansi so persistent with me?" Long Chen asked in confusion.
"Because you have great kindness in your bones!" Lord Tiansi looked at Long Chen and said meaningfully.
Long Chen's heart trembled slightly. It seemed that, aside from the many Spirit Clan experts, this was the first time a human expert had spoken like this.
Long Chen shook his head and smiled bitterly, "You might have misjudged me this time. I'm not a good person. The lives I've slaughtered may be more than all the people in the entire Tianhuang Domain combined." "
Hearing Long Chen say this, Long Ziwei's heart raced wildly. He knew Long Chen would never lie, but if he had slaughtered so many living beings, why did he usually feel no murderous intent on him?
"Great goodness refers to the entire Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. The so-called boundless love and great goodness without compassion. What many people call compassion is just small kindness, and some false and foolish compassion is actually doing evil.
Sometimes killing is also a form of redemption. When the world is already chaotic, people cannot distinguish right from wrong, good from evil, and begin to twist right and wrong, then fighting violence with violence is the best redemption for the world. "Lord Tiansi said.
Long Chen was moved: "I didn't expect Lord Tiansi to have such a high cultivation. I apologize for my rudeness!" Long
Chen never expected Lord Tiansi to say such profound words; this time, he had misjudged him.
Lord Tiansi shook his head and said, "Some things are meaningless to see clearly. Those who can influence the future of the world are the true heroes."
Everyone says our Long family is full of talented people and unprecedented strength, but they fail to see that the Long family has gone far astray. If we don't turn back now, there will never be a day of return. "
When you say 'the day of turning back,' do you mean?" Long Chen asked tentatively.
Lord Tiansi didn't answer his question, instead continuing to himself, "You just arrived in the Tianhuang Domain. I'm trying hard to persuade the Long family, hoping they'll give you what should be yours, and even do you a favor."
Unfortunately, they always felt that the Long family's belongings belonged to them. The owner kept a dog to guard the house, and over time, the dog came to believe it was the real owner and that everything in the house belonged to it. Lord
Tiansi's words were full of self-mockery. Long Chen was shocked to hear it, and Long Ziwei was so shocked his jaw nearly dropped. He couldn't imagine that these words had actually come from Lord Tiansi.
"Things have gotten out of control, which is why I was sent to clean up the mess. If I'd known it would come to this, why would I have done it in the first place? If you don't want to be a good person, you insist on being a jerk. You have to give things to others, yet you still want to be hated. Isn't that just crazy? "Lord Tiansi shook his head."
Although his tone was calm, beneath that calmness lay endless helplessness and anger. For a moment, Long Chen didn't know what to say.
Lord Tiansi looked at Long Chen and said,
"This time you're coming to the Long family, there are two places you must visit: one is the Destiny Divine Pool, and the other is the Jiuli Pagoda!"
"Jiuli Tower"—
when Long Chen heard the name, his heart stirred.