They were also one of the nine great clans, but the internal conflict between them was extremely great. Basically, no two clans would compete with each other for their own interests. Although the various clans had banded together for the Saints' Fruit this time, they all had their own plans.
Leng Chan had only herself to blame for what she had done this time. The others had tried to stop her, but she could not take it lying down and died in exchange. Everyone was secretly shocked, but at the same time, they were secretly delighted that they had one less opponent to deal with.
However, they were slightly worried because Long Chen's battle prowess seemed to be greater than any one of them.
Even cultivators with the Ultimate Golden Body had died so easily to his mouth. They were certain that this young man's strength was not at the third layer of God Martial Arts.
He was most likely at the peak of the sixth layer of God Martial Arts.
However, it was impossible for him to reach the seventh layer of God Martial Arts. Only two people in the Nine Hells Demon Domain had reached that level within a hundred years.
If that was the case, killing Leng Chan would be even easier.
Long Chen stowed the Scarlet Blood Aether away. His current bearing had changed drastically, which was a psychological effect on everyone. It was as if Long Chen possessed a natural pressure.
Everyone watched as Long Chen stowed Leng Chan's Spatial Ring into his bosom.
"Over a hundred thousand divine crystals from before and fifty thousand divine crystals from Leng Chan are all used to feed Xiao Jin. It'll definitely have an astonishing explosive power when I use it."
Long Chen was actually extremely calm inside.
Directly killing Leng Chan in front of everyone was basically a show of strength. Long Chen was not afraid of being surrounded because he had killed Leng Chan, as he could tell with a single glance that these people were in a state of disunity. He would not be able to make them work together to attack him unless he had the Saints' Fruit.
Raising his head, the Saints' Fruit was almost ready to ripen.
An invisible pressure descended on everyone's heads.
"Why aren't Qin Shi and Su Zhe here yet?" Very soon, everyone cast aside the matter of Leng Chan and asked their questions in surprise.
If Qin Shi and Su Zhe were not present, their chances of obtaining the Saints' Fruit would increase drastically. Something as unimaginable as this could actually happen.
"That's impossible. With Su Zhe and Qin Shi's strength, it's impossible that they couldn't make it here. Could it be that they encountered the Poison Shadow Tribe's Patriarch? I heard that their Patriarch is a seventh-grade Demon Immortal. He's strong enough to deal with Qin Shi and Su Zhe …"
"Impossible, my luck is so bad …"
"No, I heard others say that Su Zhe went underground to deal with the Myriad Evil Vines. Could he have been killed by the Myriad Evil Vines?"
When this person said that, everyone thought that it was possible. However, Long Chen felt a cold aura coming from behind him.
He knew what Su Zhe and Qin Shi were doing.
However, at this moment, he suddenly turned around and saw a silver-haired young man slowly walking over. It was Su Zhe.
Currently, his clothes were in tatters, his hair was disheveled, and his skin was tanned. He seemed to be in an extremely horrible shape, but what made Long Chen feel fear was that his gaze was extremely cold. It was filled with an unyielding tenacity, arrogant and calm. It was extremely similar to Long Chen's. Su Zhe had probably experienced no less than Long Chen in order to climb his way up from an insignificant figure to his current level.
Moreover, what was even more terrifying was that Su Zhe was the first person to make Long Chen feel that his physical body could actually threaten him. The first time he saw Su Zhe, he did not have such a strong and frightening physical body.
His tanned skin was covered with scars as a foul smell filled his face. It smelled like bile.
"Shangguan Feng once said that he lied to Su Zhe that the bile of the Myriad Evil Vines could be used to refine the body. Did Shangguan Feng really get it right?"
From Su Zhe's situation, it was clearly true.
After being cleansed by the Myriad Evil Vines, Su Zhe's body had already reached a level similar to Long Chen's. This was rather terrifying, as it meant that his strength had increased once again.
Su Zhe's arrival had caused everyone's original wishful thinking to decline.
Next, it was up to Qin Shi. If Qin Shi did not arrive, then it would be troublesome. Su Zhe had no competition, so obtaining the Saints' Fruit would be as easy as flipping his hand.
At this moment, Su Zhe's expression turned cold. He looked around and said, "Where's Shangguan Feng?"
From his voice, which was filled with killing intent, everyone understood that Shangguan Feng must have offended Su Zhe.
Everyone looked at each other. Under Su Zhe's pressure, a cultivator said, "He's with Qin Shi and Zhao Yunlong, but he still hasn't arrived."
"Qin Shi isn't here."
Su Zhe was startled. He knew that he had been tricked by that cunning Shangguan Feng. Fortunately, it was a blessing in disguise, and he had truly obtained such a tough body.
However, Shangguan Feng had actually tricked him. He still needed to take revenge.
What he did not know was that Shangguan Feng had already died to Long Chen's hands.
The Saints' Fruit was about to ripen, yet Qin Shi still had not arrived.
"Since you're not coming, I'll take the Saints' Fruit then."
Su Zhe raised his head and looked at the Saints' Fruit locked in chains of lightning. He smiled in satisfaction.
At this moment, he saw Long Chen and found him to be rather familiar. Long Chen gave off a similar aura to him. He was not like a noble young master or young mistress, which made Su Zhe feel extremely comfortable.
"I'm Su Zhe. What about you?" Su Zhe smiled at Long Chen when he was five meters away from Long Chen.
"Jiang Yunfan," Long Chen replied indifferently.
There was nothing to talk about. No matter how good their relationship was right now, it would be a battle to the death in a little while.
It had to be said that Long Chen feared Su Zhe very much. However, since he had appeared and had become stronger, Long Chen had no reason to retreat.
Originally, he thought that if Qin Shi and Su Zhe were not present, it would be easier for him to defeat the other disciples after obtaining the Saints' Fruit. However, now that a seventh layer God Martial realm cultivator had joined in …
Even if Long Chen obtained the Saints' Fruit, he would have to face the encirclement of everyone else, including Su Zhe …
His original plan had been disrupted once again.
Fortunately, as long as he obtained the Saints' Fruit, he would be able to let Li Xuanji refine it first. As for whether he could survive the upcoming battle, it would all depend on whether he was tough enough or not.
Long Chen did not know whether it was worth it or not. He only knew that this was what he should do. If he retreated this time, he would retreat with every word, just like how he followed Lingxi without any hesitation in the past.
This was something that a man should do.
Although Li Xuanji's eyes were closed in the Great Void Realm, she knew everything that was happening around her like the back of her hand.
"It's very likely that you'll lose your life. Do you still want to continue?"
She spoke very softly. It could be heard that her life force was becoming weaker and weaker.
Her eyelashes trembled slightly as she struggled internally.
Her dark green hair was scattered on the ground, no longer glossy.
Long Chen was stunned. He smiled and said, "I've already come this far, so I can't give up no matter what. I already knew that the chances were slim, but I still didn't retreat, especially now."
He spoke as if it did not matter at all.
Li Xuanji had a lot on her mind. She said, "But I still don't think it's worth it. You don't have to give up your life for me. I'm not belittling myself, but I really don't deserve this …"
Long Chen had thought about these questions many times. Was it worth it? He found that it gave him a headache in the end.
"Don't say anymore. I don't want to think too much. I just want to do things according to my heart. If the heavens wanted me dead, I wouldn't have lived until now."
Li Xuanji shook her head and said, "It's not like that. Everything has its priorities. There must be someone more important in your heart. The soul in the sword that you chased back then, and your sister, they both need you. If you lose your life for me, wouldn't you be letting them down? Have you ever considered their feelings? Who am I to them?"
Towards the end, she became a little emotional.
Long Chen understood that she grew up in hardship. She had never experienced kinship, friendship, and love. Her entire world was blank, and there was no one who treated her especially well. She was not used to Long Chen suddenly taking such a risk for her.
To her, this was a little too extravagant.
"Go back. It's not too late to regret. Your sister's cultivation has improved so quickly. Something must have happened …" Li Xuanji closed her eyes tightly, her heart was dead.
Her words caused Long Chen to sink into silence.
Yes, in Long Chen's heart, there was someone more important than her. Whether it was Lingxi who was waiting for the powerful, or his brother Mo Xiaolang who had gone through thick and thin with him, or his sister who had no idea what had happened to her, everyone needed him very much. But now, he was taking such a risk for the sake of a woman.
This did not seem to be worth it.
"However, there are some things in life that cannot be chosen rationally. Don't say anymore. The real battle has not begun. Before I fall, you must not say that I have failed."
After a pause, Long Chen exhaled and said, "Don't ask me if it's worth it or not. As long as you live, and I live, it's worth it."
Li Xuanji did not say anything. She slowly opened her eyes, and there was a sense of loss in them.
Was this the feeling of being protected and cared for by someone like this …
She suddenly felt like crying, but she did not want to show her weak side in front of this man. She suddenly felt like there were many things she wanted to say to Long Chen, but they were all stuck in her throat in the end. The Saints' Fruit was about to ripen, and the final battle was about to begin. All the things she wanted to say were reduced to a few words in her mouth. "You're right.
"I believe you."
These four words gave Long Chen immense strength. He smiled in his heart. Now, he would have to fight a bloody battle.