Right after Long Chen was sent flying, Dongfang Xuanxiao caught him and placed him on the ground. In his hand, there was a herb that was emitting energy. He crushed it and stuffed it into Long Chen's mouth. After that, he circulated his True Energy and helped Long Chen absorb the herb.
Right now, Long Chen's eyes were tightly shut, and his mouth was stained with black blood. His body was cold, and he was emitting black gas. He looked like a dead man.
"Brother!"
Looking at Long Chen's current state, Yang Lingqing felt like the world had turned dark. She knew that Long Chen was most likely dead, and even if he was lucky enough to survive, he would be a cripple for the rest of his life.
There was a total of four stages between the Initial Earth Core realm and the Initial Heavenly Core realm. It was such a huge gap, but Long Chen had blocked Bei Tang Mo's palm strike for her. How could he possibly be unharmed?
Even Dongfang Xuanxiao didn't have much confidence. But, his many years of experience told him that now wasn't the time to give up. If he took the necessary measures in time, Long Chen might still have a chance.
"Brother, you have to hold on! Aunt and the others are still waiting for you at home …" Yang Lingqing weakly fell onto the ground. She had no strength left in her body, and all she could do was stare blankly at Long Chen. It was as if her entire world had collapsed.
Yang Lingqing hugged her arms, and her arms were twitching. Her face was filled with helplessness and self-blame.
Looking at Long Chen's reaction, Bei Tang Mo turned around and gave his father a faint smile. Bei Tangming looked at his son and felt relieved.
"Mo 'er has really grown up."
Bei Tangming knew that when he suggested hitting Long Chen with a palm strike, Long Chen wouldn't agree because he knew he was going to die. But, if it was Bei Tang Mo, as Bei Tang Mo was from the same generation as Long Chen, with Long Chen's arrogant character, he would definitely agree.
That was why there was such an outcome.
"Father, I heard that this brat will participate in the contest for the Blue Dragon Halberd. Dongfang Tianxing and I are good friends. We met up a few days ago, and I heard that his younger brother, Tianyu, will definitely kill Long Chen in the contest. However, even if Long Chen doesn't die now, his meridians will definitely be broken, and his strength will greatly decrease. At that time, he will still be killed by Dongfang Tianyu. Father, do you think that once Long Chen dies, Ling Qing will still be mine?" Bei Tangming walked beside Bei Tang Mo and said in a low voice.
"That's true. You did very well today," Bei Tangming praised sincerely.
Then, they looked at Long Chen.
"This Long Chen should be out of breath." Bei Tangming sneered in his heart.
Dongfang Xuanxiao, who was currently treating Long Chen with high-grade mystic medicine, looked at Long Chen's current state and didn't have much confidence. At this moment, he also felt a little regretful. "He might not wake up. Was I wrong? I only thought that a man should be brave enough to bear the responsibility at the most crucial moment. Even if his body is crushed into pieces, he shouldn't be afraid. I was wrong."
When Dongfang Xuanxiao looked at the helpless Yang Lingqing and recalled his own past, he felt as if his heart was being cut by a knife.
"Long Chen, I've let you down." He was also filled with self-blame.
Just as Dongfang Xuanxiao's expression darkened, he suddenly sensed a healing energy within Long Chen's body. This energy was circulating within his body consciously. Although it was weak, it was able to heal the corners of his body that spirit medicine couldn't.
"This is … the legendary Life Battle Technique."
Dongfang Xuanxiao's heart was in turmoil. He was pleasantly surprised that Long Chen had this legendary Life Battle Technique. More importantly, this Life Battle Technique was circulating consciously, which meant that Long Chen wasn't dead yet. He even had his own consciousness and was treating his injuries.
Dongfang Xuanxiao was overjoyed when he thought of this. He took out another high-grade mystic medicine, crushed it, and placed it in Long Chen's mouth. He then used his True Qi to carefully treat Long Chen's injuries.
"Xuanxiao, he was hit by my son's Yin Wind Poison Demonic Palm. Don't waste any more high-grade mystic medicine."
Bei Tangming put on a fake smile. He was extremely displeased when Dongfang Xuanxiao threatened him earlier. Now that he could return the insult, he felt extremely satisfied.
Hearing that there was no hope for Long Chen, Yang Lingqing's mind went blank. Right at this moment, she suddenly saw Long Chen's finger move.
"Brother, you're still alive!"
Yang Lingqing immediately stood up from the ground and rushed to Long Chen's side. At this moment, Dongfang Xuanxiao knew it was time, so he quickly helped Long Chen up and made him sit on the ground with his palms facing the sky. Although Long Chen's eyes were still closed, he could already use his True Qi to absorb the medicinal strength, and at the same time, use the Yuan Restoring Combat Skill.
Long Chen knew exactly where his injuries were. Therefore, it would be better for him to do it himself.
"He's still alive." Bei Tang Mo and Bei Tangming looked at each other. They were both surprised.
"Is this guy's zodiac a cockroach? Why is he so tenacious? He's just an Earth Core warrior, but he's still alive under my Yin Wind Poison Demonic Palm." Bei Tang Mo thought to himself.
"But, even if he doesn't die, I think he'll be crippled for the rest of his life."
Under Yang Lingqing's expectant gaze, the dark clouds on Long Chen's face slowly disappeared. Half an hour later, Long Chen finally opened his eyes. The first thing he saw was Yang Lingqing, who had stopped crying and was smiling.
"Where did this slug come from?"
The corners of Long Chen's mouth twitched as he slowly said these words. Even though it was a very simple sentence, it made him feel very strained.
After hearing what Long Chen said, it reminded her of how she was laughed at by Long Chen when she was young. That kind of joy made Yang Lingqing stunned. After a long while, she finally regained her senses. She nervously asked this godlike man in front of her, "Brother, are you alright?"
"My waist is fine, my kidneys are fine, everything is fine. I haven't slacked in bed at all." Long Chen didn't want this girl to worry, so he forced a smile and said.
"Brother Scoundrel." This sentence made Yang Lingqing cry and laugh at the same time.
Long Chen wanted to caress her face, but it was extremely difficult. His current condition didn't allow him to do so.
At this moment, Dongfang Xuanxiao looked at him and asked, "How are you feeling?"
"I'm fine. Let's get down to business first."
After saying that, Long Chen looked at Bei Tang Mo and said, "I've already taken a palm from you, but I didn't retaliate. Bei Tang Mo, remember what you said …"
Bei Tang Mo was a little surprised that Long Chen was able to survive. However, he knew that Long Chen would definitely die if he participated in the battle for the Blue Dragon Halberd in his current condition. As long as Long Chen died, Yang Lingqing couldn't leave the Beitang Clan. Wouldn't it be a piece of cake?
Thus, he coldly said, "I, Bei Tang Mo, naturally keep my words."
"Is that so?"
Dongfang Xuanxiao coldly looked at Bei Tangming and said indifferently, "I won't say much. Long Chen has already taken a palm. If one day, I find out that he took a palm for nothing, someone will have to take a palm from me."
"Since the matter has been settled, Brother Xuanxiao, please leave." Bei Tangming didn't want to talk to him and directly asked him to leave.
Dongfang Xuanxiao also didn't want to stay here any longer.
"Let me carry you."
"Okay."
Long Chen nodded. At this moment, he really didn't have the strength to walk on his own. However, he felt extremely humiliated to be carried by an old man at this age.
Before he left, he turned around and looked at Beitang Mo from Xuan Xiao's back.
"Bei Tang Mo, I, Long Chen, will return this palm strike to you ten thousand times in the future. Otherwise, I will never be able to reincarnate." At this moment, Long Chen swore.
"Ling Qing, come out with me for a moment." Before leaving, Long Chen still had some things to tell Yang Lingqing.
Bei Tang Mo wanted to stop him, but his father stopped him.
"What are you stopping me for? They're going to die soon. Let them see each other again. Everyone in our Beitang Clan is very kind …"
…
After leaving the Beitang Clan, Long Chen tilted his head and said to Yang Lingqing on Xuan Xiao's back, "I originally wanted to give you a good scolding today, but I'll let it go now. However, Ling Qing, if you suffer any grievances in the future and don't tell me, it means that you're looking down on me. If I find out in the end, I won't punish you, but I will definitely tear the person who bullied you into pieces, regardless of the consequences."
"Got it, Brother. Are you alright?"
Yang Lingqing was already scared out of her wits after today's incident, but in the end, Long Chen still performed a miracle and saved her. Right now, she was most concerned about Long Chen's health.
"Even if he doesn't die from the Yin Wind Demonic Palm, his meridians will usually be broken. In the worst case, his meridians will be clogged up and his strength will decrease," Dongfang Xuanxiao added, his eyes filled with worry.
"Don't worry, I'm an unkillable cockroach."
Long Chen chuckled and said, "Although I've suffered some injuries, my strength hasn't decreased. I can guarantee that I'll fully recover before the battle for the Blue Dragon Halberd."
In terms of toughness, Long Chen's current body was at the second level of the Thunderflame Battle Physique. However, it was the body of a dragon that contained the Primordial Divine Dragon's blood essence. Its recovery ability, resistance ability, and other attributes were definitely top-notch. It wouldn't be that easy for Bei Tang Mo to cripple him with a single palm.
Of course, it was also because Bei Tang Mo hadn't used his strongest move yet.
Hearing Long Chen's guarantee, Dongfang Xuanxiao and Yang Lingqing both heaved a sigh of relief. Long Chen had survived another calamity today.
"Ling Qing, you've already acknowledged a master in the Beitang Family, so I can't bring you away now. I can only help you until now. However, Bei Tang Mo will restrain himself in the future, but you must be careful. If there's anything, tell me in advance."
"En, I understand."
After what had happened today, Yang Lingqing knew that with Long Chen, a man of indomitable spirit, she didn't have to be afraid anymore.
"Brother, you're going to participate in the battle for the Blue Dragon Halberd. You have to focus on healing your injuries, cultivate, and do your best! I have high hopes for you!" Yang Lingqing said with a smile on her face.
"En."
Long Chen nodded his head. Looking at Yang Lingqing's pretty face, he suddenly thought of a serious question. With a gentle voice, he asked, "Little Qing, did that Bei Tang Mo force you?"
"What are you talking about?"
Yang Lingqing felt embarrassed. But, she knew that Long Chen was worried about this, so she said, "Brother, you don't have to worry about this. I heard from someone that I have the Mysterious Yin Body, erm … if I don't break through to the Late Heavenly Core realm, nothing good will happen to me. So, you don't have to worry about this."