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Beitang Rushuang was actually standing by Long Chenâs side. As long as Long Chen left, she would leave as well.
Nangong Zuiyue was also with Beitang Rushuang, expressing her attitude without saying anything. That made everyoneâs expressions change.
If two of the four everlasting families left, then this gathering of past and present heroes hosted by the Dongfang family would become a joke. Adding on the Martial Heaven Continentâs number one alliance leaving, what would even be the point of holding this gathering?
âIf this gathering doesnât have Long Chen, then it really is meaningless. I can only leave. Sorry for not living up to your standards, brother Dongfang.â Amongst the crowd, Hu Feng cupped his fists toward Dongfang Yuyang apologetically.
âIt seems that I came at a bad time. As soon as I get here, I have to leave.â Zi Yan sighed, looking at Long Chen. Although she didnât know what was going on here, her meaning was also clear.
People were shocked. Since when did Long Chen possess such influence?
Even Long Chen was shocked. The only reason he had left was for his own sake. He knew that he couldnât stay because Zhao Wuji would say even more baiting words. He wouldnât be able to sit there and be insulted like that. That was directly against the Nine Star Hegemon Body Artâs will.
He hadnât expected Nangong Zuiyue and Beitang Rushuang, two supreme geniuses who represented two supreme powers, would also stand beside him. There were only two possibilities: either the two of them were also outraged for him, or the four everlasting families were not actually as united as he had thought.
Perhaps they also had some kind of mission in coming here, but whatever their reasons, he was grateful that they were standing beside him.
For Nangong Zuiyue and Beitang Rushuang to stand beside him was shocking, but understandable to him. However, when Zi Yan also spoke up, he found it incomprehensible.
Looking at Zi Yan, Long Chen felt that there was something different about her, but as for what that was, he couldnât say for sure.
âEveryone here is a supreme genius. Thereâs no need to let something minor harm our friendships. Wouldnât other cultivators laugh at us if we let that happen? This matter is all my fault,â said Dongfang Yuyang. âI was busy with many things and didnât take care to make sure that people showed consideration for other peopleâs taboos. This conflict should have never occurred, and itâs my fault that it did. I hope that everyone can give me a little face and let this matter go. Brother Long, is that acceptable?â said Dongfang Yuyang.
Dongfang Yuyang had already taken a very deferential position. Long Chenâs actions had clearly been in the wrong, but Dongfang Yuyang placed the responsibility on himself. That was already giving more than enough face to Long Chen.
If Long Chen still left, it would be incredibly rude. He had no choice but to say, âBrother Yuyang is a dragon amongst men. I wasnât trying to force you to do anything. Itâs just that some people go too far. I want to leave because I donât want to bring you more trouble. If certain idiots keep talking the way they have been, I wonât be able to hold myself back. At that time, I would just make things harder on you.â
Long Chen didnât want to go yet. He wanted to see how much his pill would sell for and to see if he could buy anything good. But Zhao Wuji was too vile. If this place wasnât the Dongfang family, Long Chen would have long since slaughtered him.
Dongfang Yuyang was practically flawless with how he had handled things, and when it came to Long Chenâs matter, he had clearly been biased toward protecting him. He said, âDonât worry about this. Starting today, I will be in charge of accompanying everyone. I trust that everyone will give me this face.â
âAlright, if you say something like that, Iâd feel bad leaving.â Long Chen walked back.
Zhao Wuji, Shi Lingfeng, and the othersâ expressions were a bit unsightly, but if they continued targeting Long Chen, it would be a slap in Dongfang Yuyangâs face, so they only snorted.
This matter was suppressed just like this by Dongfang Yuyang. Beitang Rushuang smiled, knowing that with her and Nangong Zuiyue standing beside Long Chen, Dongfang Yuyang would be forced to concede.
âThank you,â transmitted Long Chen to Beitang Rushuang and Nangong Zuiyue. He was very grateful for their help.
He also cupped his fists in thanks toward Hu Feng. Hu Feng had also stood by his side, meaning that he viewed Long Chen as a friend.
Hu Feng was the Gambling Heavenly Daoâs heir. He was mysterious and powerful. Even here, he had a powerful position.
Not having to leave made Ye Lingshan sigh with relief. When she had left for this place, Qu Jianying had repeatedly warned her to look after Long Chen and make sure that he didnât cause any trouble.
However, there was no way for her to look after Long Chen. If they had returned like this, Qu Jianying would give them a blistering lecture.
Rather than forming good relationships with the powerful existences that had appeared, they had instead solidified their enmities. She really didnât know how she would be able to explain herself if they left like this.
The new auction room was already ready. It went without saying that the Dongfang familyâs efficiency was amazing. In the second room, Long Chen still chose to sit at the back.
Ye Lingshan, Ye Zhiqiu, Nangong Zuiyue, and Beitang Rushuang followed him. But what he didnât expect was for Zi Yan to come as well.
âMay I ask if there is a spot for me?â asked Zi Yan.
âOf course. Please, sit.â Long Chen naturally wouldnât refuse. Zi Yanâs display just now had been an expression of good will. Although he still didnât know her exact standing point, her action just now was enough.
Zi Yan greeted the others. Her special Dao charm that contained the essence of the Heavenly Daos made even Nangong Zuiyue and Beitang Rushuang view her with respect.
Nangong Zuiyue in particular was getting along with Zi Yan very well. After just a few words, it was like the two of them were close friends.
Zi Yanâs experiences and comprehension resonated with Nangong Zuiyueâs in many areas. The two of them began a long conversation about all things within heaven and earth. After just a few exchanges, they were holding hands, quietly discussing something.
Long Chen held Ye Zhiqiuâs hand while talking to Beitang Rushuang and Ye Lingshan. At the same time, he was paying attention to what was happening at the front of the room.
Suddenly, Zi Yan sent him a spiritual message. âLong Chen, you donât need to guard against me any longer. I think that we wonât be enemies in the future.â
âReally?â Long Chen was pleasantly surprised.
âYes. My ancestral master said so herself. The great eraâs arrival means that the dark era will quickly follow. Right now, everyone must be united to defend the Martial Heaven Continent. Whether youâre a hero or a devil, as long as you choose the right opponents to face, your name will be immortalized throughout history,â said Zi Yan. It was like a weight had been lifted from her shoulder.
âAre you referring to your fated devil star?â probed Long Chen.
Zi Yan had once told him that he was her lifeâs fated devil star. Even now, Long Chen didnât know just which rat bastard had come up with such a pain-in-the-ass nonsense.
In any case, Zi Yan seemed to believe it without question. The two of them were fated to be mortal enemies, and she had constantly wanted to purify him. As for Long Chen, he had been unable to bring himself to kill Zi Yan either, so she had always been a sore point in his heart.
Zi Yan smiled. âThe devil is born from the heart. The heart-devil is also a kind of trial. I promised my master I would overcome my heart-devil. I will never⌠with you⌠well, in any case, we wonât be enemies in the future.â
Long Chen didnât notice the pain that appeared deep within her eyes when she said that. In order to no longer be enemies with Long Chen, she had promised the Illusive Music Immortal Palace that she would not have any feelings toward Long Chen. She had even sworn this oath in front of the ancestral master who had presided over successive generations.
Although she would no longer have to be enemies with Long Chen because of her master or her sectâs orders, when it came to her relationship with him, it could no longer progress a single step forward.
âAs long as weâre not enemies, itâs good. To tell the truth, it was really hard on me every time you appeared to block my path.â Long Chen smiled. As he was looking into the crowd, he was only happy, not seeing Zi Yanâs sadness.
âBrother Peng, haha, youâve finally arrived.â
Just at this moment, Dongfang Yuyang, who had been personally greeting everyone coming in, stood and welcomed someone.
When that person appeared, all the experts in the room focused on him. They knew who he was.
âKun Pengzi. Heâs actually also awakened,â said Beitang Rushuang.
âWho is Kun Pengzi?â asked Long Chen.
âCould it be that heâsâŚ?â Ye Lingshan turned pale.
âYes. The son of the Peng Emperor whose wings shattered all Daos and whose claws slaughtered heavenly geniuses. The Peng Emperorâs blood flows through his veins. He is said to be the Xuan Beastsâ strongest expert.â Nangong Zuiyue nodded, also staring at him.
âHe is a true Emperorâs son. It is said that he obtained the Peng Emperorâs complete inheritance. For him to awaken now, heâs probably also aiming to corroborate his Dao,â said Zi Yan.
The Peng Emperor was one of the true three Emperors, the experts recognized throughout history to be second only to the Sovereigns. Kun Pengzi was the son of an Emperor, who had directly inherited his fatherâs bloodline.
Long Chen looked closely at Kun Pengzi. He was nine feet tall, taller than humans but not particularly tall for a Xuan Beast. However, his Blood Qi was incredibly strong.
His face looked like it had been carved by a knife. His nose was extremely high and had a slight hook at the end. There were runes flickering within his eyes.
âHeâs a lightning cultivator?â Long Chen was startled.
âYes. The Peng Emperor was born being able to control lightning. His killing power was exceptionally terrifying. As his son, Kun Pengzi is naturally able to use all his abilities,â said Beitang Rushuang.
Kun Pengzi nodded at Dongfang Yuyang without saying anything. Turning to Long Chen, he began to walk over.
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