Just over thirty people were participating in the Nine Prefecture Convention from the High Firmament Academy. However, Long Chen was surprised that over twenty of those were unfamiliar faces.
Furthermore, their auras were quite powerful. They were not inferior to Luo Bing, Mu Qingyun, and the others, but he didnât recognize a single one of them.
On Long Chenâs side were only Luo Bing, Luo Ning, Mu Qingyun, and Bai Xiaole. Even Li Cai, Zhong Ling, Zhong Xiu, and the others didnât apply.
That was because Luo Bing said that people like her would only be cannon fodder in the Nine Prefecture Convention. Thus, Li Cai and the others had no hope at all.
However, they had all applied to watch. It was simply that they wouldnât be leaving with those actually participating. Those given spots to watch would only be informed a few days later.
Furthermore, anyone who wished to watch had to take care of their own ticket fee and incidental costs. The academy would only provide flying boats and transportation formation protectors.
The cost was not small, and an ordinary person couldnât afford it. However, as Long Chenâs worshippers, and considering they would get to experience the true elites of the nine prefectures, many people still chose to pay.
Long Chen instantly saw young master Changchuan who stood out amongst the crowd. In the distance, there were even countless women cheering and shouting his name. They had come to send him off.
âTch, is having a pretty boy face so amazing?â snorted Bai Xiaole a bit irritably.
Long Chen patted Bai Xiaoleâs shoulder. âLearn to appreciate beautiful things instead of having jealousy cloud your eyes. You should admit where youâre inferior to others. When youâre prideful, compare yourself to other peopleâs strong points. When youâre feeling inferior, bring out your own strong points to compare to others.â
Luo Bing and Mu Qingyun exchanged a smile. Any man would feel inferior compared to young master Changchuan, but Long Chen was still as calm as flat water.
âHehe, do you compare yourself to others like this as well?â asked Bai Xiaole.
âMe? No, I never compare myself to others because that would make me lazy,â said Long Chen.
Luo Ning laughed. âWhat thick skin. Are you trying to say that youâre superior in every way?â
Long Chen shrugged. âThereâs nothing I can do. Being unrivaled is truly lonesome.â
Luo Bing and Mu Qingyun laughed, but he was truly qualified to say this. It was just that his way of joking was very amusing.
âLong Chen, there will sooner or later be a fight between us. I wonât allow anyone to have the slightest fantasies toward fairy Shishi,â said young master Changchuan.
The crowd fell silent when he spoke. The atmosphere grew tense.
One came from a mysterious forbidden area, the unfathomable young master Changchuan. The other was a newcomer to the academy who soared like a shooting star and created legends. When the two of them went against each other, it instantly made everyone nervous.
Long Chen frowned. Examining him, he said, âDo you have something wrong with your head? You look so handsome that I donât want to slap you and ruin that image, but you keep acting like this. My mood is good right now, so I canât be bothered with you. If my mood was bad, itâd be over for you. I donât care what status or background you have. Donât force my hand.â
Young master Changchuan frowned. Battle intent soared out of him. âThen letâs fight. If I lose, I will leave the academy, and fairy Shishi will be yours.â
âFuck, who do you think fairy Shishi is to be mine just because I beat you?â Long Chen laughed from anger, but just as he said this, he felt a chill on his back, as if two sharp swords were pointed at his heart.
He slowly turned to see a pair of sharp, beautiful eyes glaring at him, as if they would pierce straight through him.
âCough, what a misunderstanding. Fairy Shishi, you are not⊠Ah, how should I put it⊠In any case, I didnât mean it like thatâŠâ said Long Chen awkwardly in the face of Bai Shishiâs frostiness.
âThe two of you should shut your mouths. Keep talking nonsense and Iâll kill both of you. Smelly men should stay away from me.â Bai Shishiâs voice hissed out of the cracks between her teeth. She was clearly enraged.
Seeing her so angry, young master Changchuan didnât say another word. At the same time, Long Chen curled his lips and shrugged, acting indifferent.
âFairy Shishi, in truthâŠâ Young master Changchuan spoke up after a moment of silence.
âShut up!â
Bai Shishi was enraged, and young master Changchuan shut his mouth. It seemed he was very used to being scolded by Bai Shishi.
Long Chen couldnât help shaking his head. People really did look for things that they couldnât have. With young master Changchuanâs talent and looks, he could find any woman he wanted. But he just had to pursue Bai Shishi. Why bother?
Bai Shishi had advanced to the ninth Heavenstage of the Divine Flame realm, and her aura was incomparably solid. Those two Divine Whisker Flame Spirit Pills clearly had an immense effect.
However, there were no manifestation fluctuations around her, so she clearly hadnât awakened a primal bloodline. Amongst them, only young master Changchuan was a Primal.
After asking around, it seemed that young master Changchuan had expressly left the academy during this time just to return to his home in that forbidden zone to awaken his primal bloodline.
Awakening a primal bloodline was extremely difficult. Other than your own hard work, you needed the help of the outside worldâs power as well. A bit of luck also couldnât be lacking.
âWhoever talks about me next should be ready for me to turn hostile on them. I have said that I, Bai Shishi, need no man in this lifetime,â warned Bai Shishi.
The prideful Bai Shishi had actually been turned into the prize of a wager between others. Not even an ordinary person would be able to accept that, let alone Bai Shishi.
âWhat a wasteâŠâ sighed Long Chen, mumbling to himself.
âWhat did you say?â demanded Bai Shishi, looking as if she was going to kill him.
Long Chen looked to the sky. âThe weather today isnât bad.â
âI am the leader of the group attending this Nine Prefecture Convention. It would be best if you all listen to my rules and give me the minimum respect, especially you,â said Bai Shishi, looking at Long Chen.
Long Chen rolled his eyes. When had he not respected her?
After warning Long Chen and young master Changchuan, Bai Shishi turned to everyone else. âYou are disciples of the Battle God Palace. Youâre attending the Nine Prefecture Convention with us, so letâs get familiar with each other before moving out.â
Only then did Long Chen realize that these unfamiliar faces were those raised by the Battle God Palace.
After that, everyone exchanged names, and it could count as getting acquainted. A beautiful celestial horse descended from the sky at this time, pulling a golden war chariot.
A beautiful woman then walked down from the war chariot and smiled at everyone.
âWarriors of the High Firmament Academy, let us set out!â