In this escape, Long Chen experienced a total of three hunts. Whether it was the Six Great Commanders or the Wu Tribe, Long Chen completed the final reversal from an absolute disadvantage. But for the third time, not only did his strength fall by two levels, but Lingxi's Mysterious Sky Jade Lotus body was also lost.
Although Long Chen did not show his anger on his face, in fact, his heart was already filled with anger.
"One day, I will appear in Bi Yang Imperial City and defeat you, the number one genius of Cangyang Kingdom, in front of everyone." Long Chen swore in his heart.
He would definitely go back to Bi Yang Imperial City. He would also go back to Ni Yang Immortal's Realm. This time, the Imperial Family had oppressed him. This was hatred. One day, he would go back openly to get it back. He would return everything that the Imperial Family had given him during this period of time.
"Lin Zichen, I have to admit that you are definitely the Heaven's Favored One. Not only is your strength super strong, but you also have a peerless Heavenly Weapon. Everyone thinks that you are an undefeated legend. Today, I can only rely on the Blood Sacrifice to forcefully increase my strength to resist you. One day, I will rely on my own strength to trample on you."
If there was no Lin Zichen, Long Chen could escape to Xihai Kingdom with Lingxi and live a peaceful life with Lingxi while working hard to improve himself. But now, it was different. Long Chen needed to work hard to return to Bi Yang Imperial City as soon as possible and regain his dignity from the Royal Family.
At the same time, there was also Xiao Lang's dignity and hatred. This was a matter between the two brothers. Under the pursuit of the Royal Family, Xiao Lang was still unconscious, and Lingxi also lost the Mysterious Sky Jade Lotus. How could Long Chen not be angry and hateful?
"One day, you will regret not killing me today. Royal Family … From the moment I return to Bi Yang Imperial City, the word Royal Family will no longer exist in this world."
Long Chen roared in his heart and made such a blood oath.
At this time, Lin Zichen's figure gradually walked away.
It could be seen that the Celestial Demon Palace Master seemed to make him very fearful.
"Chen, it's really okay. Even if I'm like this, I can still live well, right?"
Floating in front of Long Chen, Lingxi said with some grievance. In fact, if she didn't choose to do this, Long Chen would be dead now.
Long Chen didn't blame Lingxi at all.
"I'm fine. I know what's going on. You don't have to worry too much." Long Chen looked at Lingxi. It had been a long time since he had seen Lingxi appear in this illusory state.
"Our life and death escape this time was all because of the Mysterious Sky Jade Lotus' body. Now that we've abandoned it, I actually feel a lot more relaxed. I just need to experience the feeling of having a body. I'm really satisfied now. It's just that I can't let Chen hug Little Xi to sleep in the future …" Lingxi was a little bashful as she spoke towards the end.
"Don't worry. The Nine Heavens Immortal Fruit won't take long," Long Chen said firmly.
"Mm-hm."
Lingxi nodded heavily. She had absolute trust in Long Chen. Then, she continued, "Chen, I'm going back to the Lingxi Sword."
After saying this, her body gradually turned into a cloud of smoke and entered the Lingxi Sword. The Lingxi Sword gradually became smaller, and with a final whoosh, it pierced into Long Chen's ear.
This piercing pain in his ear that he hadn't felt in a long time stunned Long Chen. It had been a long time since he had experienced this kind of feeling. With Lingxi here, he suddenly felt very satisfied.
"Forget it. The Mysterious Sky Jade Lotus is ultimately just a dream. Only the Nine Heavens Immortal Fruit can turn this dream into reality. So, work hard …"
In this process, Long Chen's blood sacrifice had already come to an end. His strength gradually faded, and finally stopped at the level of the fourth level of the Heavenly River Tier, just like when he had just come out from the Ni Yang Immortal Realm. Long Chen couldn't help but smile bitterly. During this period of life and death escape, there was not the slightest change in his strength, but so many things had happened in between.
There was suffering, there was emotion, and there was one thing that could not be denied. That was, whether it was the feelings between him and Lingxi, or the brotherly feelings between him and Xiao Lang, they had become especially strong because of this ordeal. Nothing, not even time, could destroy the feelings between them. It was possible that in a very, very long time, this experience of reversing the path of life and death would appear clearly in their minds, moving them and making them reminisce about it.
If life was only as long as it was when we first met, why would the autumn wind grieve over a painting fan? How many years later, they would still be able to remember the appearance of that year.
Hot-blooded, righteous, chivalrous, tender feelings, sticking together in life and death, never leaving or abandoning each other, fighting side by side, living and dying together.
Long Chen, Lingxi, and Mo Xiaolang.
"Everything will wait for the day I return to Bi Yang Imperial City."
… …
Long Chen, who was at the fourth level of the Heavenly River Tier, held the unconscious Xiao Lang in his arms. From now on, he needed to start another path, and that was to work hard to improve his strength.
"Chen, where should we go now? Lin Zichen, that guy, must have set a trap outside of Mount Emperor Demon and is just waiting for us to walk right into it." There was some uneasiness in Lingxi's voice.
"We don't need to go anywhere, just stay at Mount Emperor Demon," Long Chen said calmly as he raised his head and looked at Mount Emperor Demon, which looked like a giant black sword.
"Why? Our original goal was not to go to Xihai Country."
"Lin Zichen is in the way of the Xihai Kingdom, so we can't go there. Let me tell you directly, I think the Palace Lord of the Heavenly Demon Palace is determined to protect us. Otherwise, why would he chase Lin Zichen away? Just because Lin Zichen is a member of the royal family."
Long Chen knew that the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Long Chen was the enemy of the royal family, and Sky Demon Palace was the enemy of the royal family. It was normal for Sky Demon Palace to want to rope in or even take in Long Chen.
"Are they going to take you in?"
Lingxi did not understand. Their original plan was to go to Xihai Country, but now they suddenly said that they wanted to stay at Mount Emperor Demon, so she did not know how to react.
"Let's wait here, we'll find out soon."
In this battle, Long Chen had suffered quite a few injuries. Of course, they were only external injuries. After a short period of recuperation, he quickly recovered. When he opened his eyes, a white-haired old man was already standing in front of him. His speed was incomparably fast.
Long Chen quickly looked at the appearance of the white-haired old man.
The white-haired old man was tall and sturdy, even taller than Long Chen. Although he was old, his body did not show any signs of aging. His muscles were firm and full of explosive power. His face was very tough, his eyes were as sharp as swords, and his nose was high, like an eagle flying in the sky.
Under the old man's gaze, Long Chen felt that all his secrets were unmistakably seen through by the white-haired old man. Suddenly meeting a martial artist who was much stronger than Lin Zichen, Long Chen felt somewhat restrained. He quickly cupped his hands and said, "Junior Long Chen greets the Sky Demon Palace Master."
With such strength, his identity could only be the Sky Demon Palace Master. Long Chen had heard of his name before, it seemed to be Zhao Qingyun. Although the name sounded elegant, it was rumored that this person was cruel and merciless, raping and pillaging, committing all kinds of crimes. He was a peerless demon.
But Long Chen did not believe it.
A person's character could be easily seen from his demeanor, eyes, and temperament. This was Cangyang Country, ruled by the royal family. If the royal family wanted to discredit the Sky Demon Palace, it was easy for them to spread some rumors. The Sky Demon Palace Master, Zhao Qingyun, should have been discredited.
Long Chen still had some foresight. This Zhao Qingyun's eyes were calm, giving off a feeling of being aloof from worldly affairs. Not only did he not have any killing intent, but he also had a kind of tranquil demeanor, and even a trace of awe-inspiring righteousness. How could a person with such temperament be the legendary demon?
At this moment, Zhao Qingyun was also looking at Long Chen. His heart was full of doubts. After eliminating these doubts, he still nodded and said, "Little child, I have heard too many of your heroic deeds these few days. My ears have gotten calluses from listening to them. I guessed that you would come to the Sky Demon Palace, but I didn't expect that you would really come."
"This is junior's honor. Thank you, senior, for saving my life just now."
Zhao Qingyun might be a senior worthy of respect, but he was also one of the top elites of Cangyang Country, so Long Chen maintained sufficient respect for him.
This Mystical Power, the Blood Sacrifice, also had a time limit. If not for Zhao Qingyun, if he and Lingxi continued to fight with Lin Zichen, there probably wouldn't be any good results. The current Long Chen was still quite a bit weaker than Lin Zichen.
Zhao Qingyun smiled faintly. His gaze passed over Long Chen and landed on the Mysterious Heaven Jade Lotus that had already withered. He praised softly, "Although I didn't see it with my own eyes, I can more or less sense what has happened here. This little girl is really amazing, and Long Chen, you also have many amazing things on you. For example, you could still fight against Lin Zichen just now, but now you are only at the fourth level of the Heavenly River Tier."
As expected, Zhao Qingyun had some understanding of what had happened here. Lingxi's Mysterious Heaven Jade Lotus and Long Chen's Blood Sacrifice were all things that were difficult to explain. Long Chen was worried that Zhao Qingyun would interrogate him, so he was already on his guard.
"Don't worry. If it was me when I was young, I would naturally pester you to find out what exactly is going on. Everyone has their own secrets and trump cards. You are an exceptionally outstanding junior, and there is hope that you can grow to be a match for Lin Zichen, so I won't make things difficult for you. I'm here to ask you about your future plans. I'll tell you the truth …"
Zhao Qingyun paused, then said, "If you want to leave Cangyang Country, I can escort you out."
"That's great." Long Chen was shocked. If that was the case, he wouldn't have to worry about Lin Zichen guarding outside.
However, he was more interested to hear what Zhao Qingyun had to say next.
"The other option is to become my personal disciple. You will obtain many things that you want, including battle techniques, strength, and even a divine weapon that is comparable to the Heaven Grade Divine Weapon, the Emperor Sword."