Chapter 245: Emperor Yuan and the Dawn Trading Alliance Chairman


    The Azure Dragon Patriarch was quickly notified of Long Chen and Mo Xiangs arrival. When Long Chen had just exited the Xuanyu Pavilion, the Patriarch appeared in front of him with a <em>whoosh</em> and red coldly. What did you do to Xuanyu?


    Shes your daughter, would I dare do anything to her? Long Chen replied with a question. If he touched Dongfang Xuanyu, it would be a gesture of great disrespect to the Azure Dragon Patriarch. For the sake of his future ns, he held it in.


    Good. I heard you took Li Zilings zing Thunder Crystal Soul? Long Chen, you have ruined the Lingwu familys big ns for your own selfish benefit! The Azure Dragon Patriarch was extremely displeased with Long Chens actions.


    Did the Lingwu family intend to coborate with the Dawn Trading Alliance? But the rtionship turned sour because of me? Long Chen instantly guessed what he was about to say.


    Youve guessed correctly. The other Patriarchs and myself have made extensive preparations to coborate with them, yet it was all for nothing because of you! he said.


    Youll have to me your daughter for this. She was the one who told me about the zing Thunder Crystal Soul at the Fire Thunder Mountain Range, and she even sent people to murder me! If I wasnt smart, I wouldnt be standing in front of you right now. You old geezer, let me tell you this: if anything happens to me, my master will annihte your whole family immediately!


    When he mentioned Li Xuanji, the Azure Dragon Patriarchs face changed. He did not even rage when Long Chen called him an old geezer.


    After a long pause, he changed the topic and said, Tonight, we will have a grand feast at the Jade Pce to wee the Ninth Prince. All the youth disciples who will enter the ancient ruins must go. You two stay here for the time being, and I wille get you when the timees. The Ninth Prince holds a high status. You two should know how to handle this.


    Then the Azure Dragon Patriarch left.


    Long Chen and Mo Xiang looked at each other and nodded.


    I havent met a person from the Imperial Capital in so long. Mo Xiang sighed.


    Night fell quickly.


    The busiest ce in Yuanling City tonight was the newly erected Jade Royal Pce. It was the mostvish and extravagant ce in the entire city, and the cost of building it was astronomical. However, the three factions had not even furrowed their brows when spending all that money.


    Yuanling City was a minor faction after all, and it was very rare for people from the Imperial Capital to visit. This was the best opportunity to leave a good impression.


    Colorfulnterns and streamers hung everywhere in the Jade Royal Pce, though most of the light came from shining divine jades and precious gemstones. They emitted a soft glow, making the ce look beautiful.


    Within thergest building of the Jade Royal Pce, also called the Jade Royal Hall, the three main factions were present. Long Chen and Mo Xiang were sitting in a corner in the designated Lingwu area, keeping a low profile. There was no reason for them to attend this event other than to get to know many legendary characters.


    Long Chen knew most of the people from the Lingwu family, though two elders he hadnt seen before attracted his attention. They were in the seats meant for people of the same rank as the Azure Dragon Patriarch, so they were the legendary Vermilion Bird Matriarch and the White Tiger Patriarch. The Vermilion Bird familys head was ady, and although she was of simr age to the other Patriarchs, she cared for her appearance well. That was why with her ck hair and sophisticated features, she looked like she was in her forties.


    The leaders of the Dawn Trading Alliance were headed by a plump old man. His face glowed red and he was very fat, as if he could be knocked over by a kick. However, Long Chen knew that he was a cultivator at the Heavenly River Realm. Plus, he was the head of his powerful faction. There were two Heavenly River Realm cultivators in the Dawn Trading Alliance, and the other was the alliances head emissary, who had been the old mans good friend for many years.


    Li Ziling and Li Qingling were with the Dawn Trading Alliances group.


    But Long Chen paid more attention to the Beast Soul Pces side. This was his first time truly meeting a group of Beast Warriors. They radiated killing intent and brutality, qualities that were unique to demonic beasts. Upon closer inspection, he could see blood in the depths of their eyes. They looked like normal people, but they gave off the feeling of demonic beastsying low for their next kill, making peoples scalps go numb and attracting attention.


    Long Chen knew that the legendary number one master of Yuanling City was not one of Lingwus four Patriarchs, nor was it the Dawn Trading Alliances fat old man and head emissary. It was the only Heavenly River Realm cultivator in Yuandi City, Emperor Yuan. This was what every head of the Beast Soul Pce was called.


    The old man in question was easy to spot. If the members of the Beast Soul Pce were like demonic beasts, then he was the leader of the pack, attracting gazes instantly. The incumbent Emperor Yuans age was simr to that of the Azure Dragon Patriarch and the others, but from the outside, he looked more like the Azure Dragon Patriarchs son, Dongfang Xuanfeng. With ck hair, dark eyes, and a wrinkle-less face, he still possessed a vibrant life force.


    That person is indeed powerful. Even the Azure Dragon Patriarchs aura is weaker than his. When Long Chen saw Emperor Yuan, he felt a sudden stinging pain in his eyes and quickly turned away, not daring to look again.


    There are three generations living in the Beast Soul Pce. The strongest of each generation has their own title, namely Emperor Yuan, King Yuan, and Prince Yuan. The one who will participate in the ancient ruins battle is Prince Yuan, Yan Danqing. He is also ranked first on the Potential Ranking Board, exined Mo Xiang by Long Chens ear.


    Long Chen finally noticed the teenage boy sitting one step below Emperor Yuan. He was basically a younger version of Emperor Yuan, and with some time, he should be able to be just as powerful. However, he was terrifying enough now. At least he was ahead of every other youth in Yuanling City.


    When Long Chen looked at Prince Yuan, the other party also looked in his direction, though his gazended on Mo Xiang. After they both eyed each other for a while, Prince Yuan red coldly. When his elders started to chat with him, he turned and no longer looked around.


    Xiang, it looks like youre the only one he considers an opponent. Long Chen chuckled.


    Thats because he doesnt know how strong my brother is, said Mo Xiang.


    This is bad. Youve only been with me for a short time, yet youve already learned how to kiss ass? mused Long Chen.


    Mo Xiang felt awkward, not knowing what to say.


    At this moment, the head of the four Lingwu Patriarchs, the Azure Dragon Patriarch, was engaged in an indirect battle against the Dawn Trading Alliances fat old man, Li Wudi, and Emperor Yuan. They targeted each other with words, making implicit insults.


    Brother Dongfang, I hear that your n produced a disciple called Long Chen  Hes something! He snatched the zing Thunder Crystal Soul right out of my Lingziers hands and even injured Qingling! The fat old man squinted, targeting the Azure Dragon Patriarch immediately.


    Not many people knew of this, so when Li Wudi mentioned it, everyone searched and found Long Chen in the corner, giving him shocked gazes. When the masters discovered that Long Chen was merely at the initial Heaven Core Realm, they were shocked and speechless. Even Emperor Yuan regarded Long Chen for a long while.


    Long Chen had made a huge mess, and it would be difficult for the Azure Dragon Patriarch to pick up the pieces. Long Chen did not feel any pressure at all and answered in his ce. It is only natural that treasures should be given to the strongest cultivators so as to not insult its value. Alliance Chairman, Im sure you understand this simple concept. Even the battle over the ancient ruins'' inheritanceis that not a battle of strength?


    Long Chen was too brave. He did not actually have a right to speak there, but not only had he spoken, he had done so in such an arrogant tone that Li Wudi did not even know how to respond. Li Wudiughed, his flesh trembling, then he said, What a witty brat! He has a quick mind too. I just wonder, how is your cultivation going?


    Its fine, said Long Chen humbly.


    Such a quick answer made everyone almost vomit blood.


    Li Ziling could stand it no longer. <em>Whoosh! </em>She shot up from her seat and pointed at him, eximing, You bastard! You took the chance to attack when I was exhausted after I suppressed the zing Thunder Crystal Soul! You even ambushed my younger brother to threaten me! Youmitted such a lowly crime, yet you dare act so arrogantly here today! Fight me here and now if you have the balls to! Lets see who is truly the superior one!


    Li Ziling had always been a direct person. Everyone looked at Long Chen, wondering how he would respond. It was embarrassing when a woman said that a man had no balls.


    But Long Chen was not afraid at all. Heughed and said, Thats a strange thing to say, Miss Ziling! We cant prove whether I have balls or not herewed have to prove it in bed! Miss, is this all because you think Im handsome? Are you asking for a chance to bed me?


    Long Chens shameless response allowed him to dodge her question easily; he could even tease her at the same time. Everyone waspletely impressed. However, the people from the Dawn Trading Alliance were furious.


    Shut your mouth, Long Chen! bellowed the Azure Dragon Patriarch before the alliance members exploded. Long Chen smiled nonchntly and sat down. Other than Li Wudi, many alliance members stood up and red coldly in the direction of the Lingwu family. Everyone knew that the rtionship between the Lingwu family and the Dawn Trading Alliance, which had taken massive effort to build, waspletely broken.


    Long Chen   Li Zilings face was green with rage and she trembled all over. She red at him and said through gritted teeth, You have humiliated me today, so I will kill you in the future. I will use your blood and flesh to wash away the humiliation you made me feel!


    The killing intent in her eyes scared everyone into silence.


    Is it that serious? Its not like I sexually harassed you in public, Long Chen mumbled softly, rolling his eyes. The girl thought too highly of herself.


    Mo Xiang saw that the conflict was going to continue, so he tugged at Long Chen and whispered, Stop talking. The Ninth Prince is here. <blockquote>


    Doge & Chacha''s Thoughts


    "it''s fine"


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