"Taixuan Dragon Seal."
The attack at such a close distance instantly landed on Nangong Cheng's defenseless back. Long Chen controlled his strength well, and only knocked him flying.
"You've lost." Long Chen stopped his attack and said.
"How is this possible."
Nangong Cheng stabilized his body and turned his head around, staring at Long Chen in astonishment, "I didn't even use any other powerful skills, and I've lost just like that."
"If it were a real battle, you would have died in my hands by now. Isn't that considered a loss?" Long Chen let out a smile.
"Can you tell me how you defeated me?" After losing, Nangong Cheng was filled with disappointment.
"Don't be discouraged, I've executed an advanced Mystic-ranked movement skill, which was why I was able to suppress you in terms of speed. If it were just a single cycle of Qi, I would still be no match against you." It seemed like he had dealt a significant blow to this young man, thus Long Chen explained.
"An advanced Mystic-ranked movement skill, could it be the famous Nine Flashes of the True Dragon of the Dongfang Clan?"
Nangong Cheng stared at Long Chen in astonishment, "You've only just entered the inner tribe, and you've already acquired the Nine Flashes of the True Dragon, and mastered it to such a level."
Initially, he did not think Long Chen was powerful; he was only slightly shocked when he saw him moving freely under twenty times the gravity. He did not expect this outsider to be a peerless genius.
"It's indeed the Nine Flashes of the True Dragon." Long Chen did not expect this guy to recognize it.
"Alright, I'm convinced that I've lost to the Nine Flashes of the True Dragon. Long Chen, you're impressive. I'm definitely going to befriend you, but I won't lose to you. This is only the first time, you will be the target of my cultivation. I will surpass you sooner or later."
As he said this, Nangong Cheng's eyes were filled with the will to grow stronger.
With this will, he would definitely become a great expert in the future.
"Is that so, to catch up to me, you'll have to increase your speed, HAHA …" Nangong Cheng was quite amusing, causing Long Chen to burst out laughing.
His strength had improved, and he had more or less learned about Mo Xiaolang. Long Chen's trip to the Star Demon Prison this time had been perfect.
In the following two days, Long Chen continued to cultivate on the Fragmented Star, while Nangong Cheng stayed behind. What made Nangong Cheng excited was that Long Chen would challenge him to a duel every once in a while. Although he lost every time, Nangong Cheng was still excited about it.
Through the battles on the Fragmentary Stars, Long Chen's understanding of the True Dragon Nine Flash increased day by day. By the fifteenth day, he could already use the True Dragon Nine Flash to the seventh flash.
If Dongfang Xuanxiao knew about this, his expression would definitely be very interesting.
"Long Chen, you're leaving today." Nangong Cheng was filled with disappointment.
"Don't worry. I will come back when I have time. This is a treasure trove," said Long Chen with a smile.
"I heard that the Dongfang Clan's Blue Dragon Halberd Contest is about to take place. Are you going back to compete for the Blue Dragon Halberd?" Nangong Cheng asked all of a sudden.
"Yeah." Long Chen nodded his head.
"That's going to be difficult. I've challenged Dongfang Tianyu before, and he was countless times stronger than me. I couldn't even withstand a single attack from him. I believe you're no match against him now." Nangong Cheng said.
"Not necessarily." Long Chen said confidently.
As a matter of fact, he was not that confident, but didn't he still have fifteen days left? During his cultivation in the Star Demon Prison, Long Chen could feel that he was about to reach another breakthrough point.
After bidding farewell to Nangong Cheng, it took Long Chen almost an hour to arrive at the Middle Conversion Hall from the Shattered Star Realm. He then arrived at the Heaven Martial Realm through the black hole inside the Middle Conversion Hall.
Yan Honghai let out a sigh of relief after seeing Long Chen. If Long Chen were still not here, he would have to search for Long Chen in the Shattered Star Realm. After all, the Star Demon Prison was dangerous too. If Long Chen were to fall from the chains, he would surely die without a trace.
"How was the loot?" Yan Honghai glanced at him with an indifferent smile.
"Not too much." Long Chen said in a humble tone.
"A few days ago, Master Xuanxiao was here, but he left after seeing you focusing on your cultivation. Young Master Long Chen, I heard that you're going to participate in the contest for the Blue Dragon Halberd." Yan Honghai was quite interested in the Earth-Ranked Halberd of the Blue Dragon.
"That's true. That's why I came to the Star Demon Prison. It's just a temporary opportunity." Long Chen nodded his head and joked.
"That's a good thing. However, it seems like the Blue Dragon Halberd has been reserved by Master Xuanfeng's son, Dongfang Tianyu. Long Chen, you have to perform well and help Master Xuanxiao gain some face. Master Xuanxiao doesn't have any descendants, and his parents died when he was young, so he isn't really welcomed by the other Xuan Elders." Yan Honghai whispered to Long Chen as they walked to the side.
"In the last few contests for the Blue Dragon Halberd, the other three Fengyu Yunxiao Elders all had their juniors get the chance to touch the Blue Dragon Halberd, except for Master Xuanxiao. This time, besides Dongfang Tianchen and the other two, the strongest among them is young master Dongfang Tianyu. He has reached the Advanced Earth Core realm, and ordinary early Heavenly Core warriors are no match for him. If he doesn't pick on you, you might be able to perform well and help Master Xuanxiao gain some face. But, I heard there's some conflict between you and Dongfang Tianyu."
"There's indeed a conflict, big brother Yan, and it's not a small one either. I'm guessing he will try everything he can to cause me trouble in this Blue Dragon Halberd competition." Long Chen smiled bitterly.
"This is going to be troublesome." Yan Honghai frowned. He was worried about Long Chen.
Right at this moment, Dongfang Xuanxiao walked over from afar.
"Big brother Yan, I'll be leaving first." After bidding farewell to Yan Honghai, Long Chen followed Dongfang Xuanxiao and walked around the Heavenly Pill Region.
"How's your cultivation going?" Dongfang Xuanxiao asked.
"In terms of True Qi, I've already refined it to a very high level. My foundation has stabilized quite a bit. I guess I'll have a breakthrough soon." Long Chen could vaguely feel that the opportunity for a breakthrough was almost here.
"What about the Nine Flashes of the True Dragon?"
Dongfang Xuanxiao was delighted to hear that Long Chen was about to make a breakthrough. He was a person who didn't show his emotions on his face, so his tone was still calm.
"Good progress. I've already achieved the goal you set for me."
Long Chen didn't say that he had already reached the seventh flash. If he did, Dongfang Xuanxiao would definitely think that his talent in combat skills was too heaven-defying, and he might ask more questions. Long Chen didn't want to cause trouble, so he just said it directly.
"Very good." Dongfang Xuanxiao smiled faintly. In his heart, he thought that Long Chen had already reached the fourth flash.
"This way, the True Dragon Nine Flashes will play a great role in your battles. Combined with your beast soul transformation and Demon Spirit Sword Finger, it should be very good. If you can make a breakthrough before that, you'll have at least a 30% chance. Keep working hard."
The battle for the Blue Dragon Halberd was not only related to his future, but also to Mo Xiaolang's life. Therefore, in this battle, Long Chen would definitely risk his life to defeat Dongfang Tianyu and obtain that spot.
In addition, Dongfang Xuanxiao was protecting him and giving him face. This was also what he should do.
Dongfang Xuanxiao had been taking care of him since the start of the inner clan selection. Even when Long Chen was cultivating in the Fragmented Star Realm, Dongfang Xuanxiao went to see him but didn't disturb him. For Long Chen, this was a kindness that must be repaid.
On the way, Dongfang Xuanxiao suddenly said, "Let me tell you some good news."
"What is it?" The good news from such a big shot was naturally not simple.
"The family's Elder Xuan has discussed it and decided to give you the Cyan Nethersoul Fruit. However, you won't receive any rewards within a year. I argued with them for a while and shortened the time to nine months. This is my limit." Dongfang Xuanxiao was a little helpless.
Long Chen looked at him. He really didn't know how to express his gratitude.
"Foster father, now that things have come to this, I can only tell you that I'll do my best to complete the Blue Dragon Halberd."
"That's good."
Dongfang Xuanxiao was gratified to hear Long Chen's confident words. He took out a dark cyan jade box from his Cosmos Sack. This jade box was emitting dense spiritual energy. It was completely made of divine jade.
"This is the Cyan Nethersoul Fruit." Dongfang Xuanxiao handed it over to Long Chen.
This was something that could allow Lingxi to live for five years. Even Long Chen was excited, not to mention the little girl in Lingxi's sword. If Dongfang Xuanxiao wasn't here, she would have run out excitedly and started cultivating with the Cyan Nethersoul Fruit.
Long Chen put the Cyan Nethersoul Fruit into his Cosmos Sack. When he saw Dongfang Xuanxiao looking at him, he hurriedly asked with a smile, "What's wrong? Is there something on my face?"
"I suddenly realized that you felt pretty blissful when you obtained the Cyan Nethersoul Fruit. Long Chen, you have a woman you like. This Cyan Nethersoul Fruit should be given to her." Dongfang Xuanxiao's voice was a little hoarse as he said this.
Such a quiet and solemn person would actually mention such gossip. Long Chen was truly speechless. He hurriedly said, "No, absolutely not."
"Isn't that Liu Lan?"
"She's not …"
"Alright."
Dongfang Xuanxiao shook his head. He could tell that Long Chen was just teasing that mature woman.
The two continued walking.
"Long Chen, I have something to tell you."
"What is it?" Long Chen asked.
Dongfang Xuanxiao's eyes were filled with pain. He forced a smile and said, "Just a small piece of advice. If you find a woman you like in the future, you have to work ten times harder to protect her."
He walked in front and didn't look back as he spoke.
"Ah."
Long Chen had no idea why Dongfang Xuanxiao would tell him such a strange thing at this moment. No matter how smart he was, he still couldn't figure out what was going on.
Soon, the two left the Sky Martial realm and returned to their residence. After sending Long Chen back, Dongfang Xuanxiao was about to leave as well. Before he left, he told Long Chen, "Tian Chen, Tian Xing and Tian Xuan have returned from their training. They are all Heavenly Core warriors, so you better not provoke them. Old Xuan and the Family Chief love them, so if they beat you up, I can't be too obvious about it."
"I understand."
Long Chen nodded his head. He wasn't a man who didn't know what to do, and he knew the importance of forbearance. Before he was strong enough, he had to keep a low profile.