Blood mist exploded where that golden light passed through. They didnât even see the person before they were killed.
Bai Xiaole and the others stared in confusion, not knowing what was going on. They had no idea that someone had been spying on them while they were eating.
âAmazing. Even without hitting them directly, the shockwaves of the Sword Qi were enough to kill a late stage Divine Lord.â Long Chen raised his thumb.
A giant ditch was left in the ground, which was covered in golden powder. Following this simple slash, the earthâs metal energy was actually drawn out.
No wonder Bai Shishi loved this sword so much. Long Chen was unable to imagine just how terrifying it would be once Bai Shishi was able to unleash its full power.
âWho was that?â asked Bai Shishi. She hadnât noticed this person at all. She hadnât sensed anything, but Long Chen had made a cutting motion to her and pointed in that direction.
âWho else could it be? Those sinister fellows from the Bloodkill Hall, they really have some ability. They already found us,â said Long Chen disdainfully.
He had to admit that the Bloodkill Hall had some skill. Long Chen and the others had been traveling in secret and had only revealed their whereabouts when they arrived at the Yuhua Palace. But the Bloodkill Hall had caught up to them so quickly.
They really were like prairie dogs. Their noses were exceptionally sharp.
However, Long Chen wasnât prey; he was the hunter. When his prey sent themselves to him, he wouldnât show mercy.
âWeâve been exposed so quickly? Then what about the mission?â asked Bai Shishi, her expression changing slightly.
Long Chen smiled. âFoolish girl, I already revealed my status as the seventh branch academyâs dean in the Yuhua Palace. This is no longer a secret mission.â
âCall me a foolish girl again.â
Bai Shishi glared at him, but she also couldnât help asking, âWhy did you do that? The deputy dean told you that this was an absolutely secret mission. By waving a flag and announcing it to the world, arenât you allowing the other side to prepare in advance?â
âTch, they have their plans, and I also have my own plans to deal with them. The academy has been playing chess against Lord Brahma for so many years, and yet thereâs been no improvement after all this time. Why would I play using the same style? In this world, not all things should be done after coming up with a plan. If you just act according to your own heart, youâll be able to react faster. Well, itâs not like I know how to play chess anyway. If I wanted to play against them, Iâd be crushed in an instant, no?â said Long Chen.
âThen how are you planning to do this?â asked Bai Shishi.
âWeâre going to the Vile Dragon Domain and take a look at the situation,â said Long Chen.
âJust like that?â
âJust like that.â Long Chen nodded.
âWith no plan at all?!â Bai Shishiâs eyes widened.
âWhat kind of plan could I have? Do you think that a few of us are capable of completing this mission? Youâre too naive!â Long Chen shook his head. He had her summon the flying boat, and they set off once more.
âLong Chen, donât tell me that you donât care about this matter at all.â Bai Shishi looked at him seriously.
Bai Shishi knew just how important this matter was to the High Firmament Academy, so Long Chenâs lax attitude made her heart sink. It couldnât be that Long Chen had simply accepted the position of dean to play around, could it?
Long Chen laughed and looked at Bai Shishi. Her flawless face was so close to him. Enjoying her beauty at such a close distance was a blessing.
Being stared at, Bai Shishi angrily said, âTalk seriously!â
âYour skin is great!â said Long Chen seriously.
âBastard, I told you to talk seriously! Stop talking nonsense,â said Bai Shishi, so angry that her jade-like face reddened.
âI already told you. I have my own methods. My path is different from most peopleâs, so if you feel that my methods are wrong, you can leave. I donât like being questioned all the time, nor am I used to explaining myself to others. Those who approve of me will follow me through water and fire without asking about the future. There are also many others who donât approve of me. We all walk our own paths, and we shouldnât disturb each other,â Long Chen spoke indifferently, turning to look out the window.
These words werenât very polite, but Long Chen also had no way around it. Bai Shishi was stubborn and had her own viewpoints.
She wanted to know what the next step was, what the overall plan was, and what they were doing. Putting it frankly, she was someone used to being in control.
However, Long Chen was always unconstrained, doing whatever he wanted without preparing complicated plans in advance. So, he was getting angry with Bai Shishi for pressing him on this issue.
The heavens had no second sun, and an army had no second leader. There could only be one head commander. If someone didnât listen to that commander, then sooner or later, it would cause things to collapse.
Bai Shishi was stunned. She hadnât expected Long Chen to become hostile just over this, so her expression sank.
Seeing this, Bai Xiaole, Qin Feng, and the others hastily ran to another cabin, closing the door to avoid being implicated.
Meanwhile, Long Chen pretended not to see Bai Shishiâs change in expression. He continued staring out the window.
However, he was shocked to find tears dripping down Bai Shishiâs face. This stubborn girl actually had times when she cried.
He then turned to look at Bai Shishi, not knowing what to do. Bai Shishi also didnât say anything. She turned away, not looking at Long Chen.
Everyone within the flying boat was silent. After a while, Long Chen awkwardly handed her a handkerchief.
Bai Shishi ignored him at first, but after a bit, she reached out and accepted it, blotting her tears.
âIn all my years, itâs my first time being driven to tears due to rage at someone,â said Bai Shishi coldly.
âThatâs because if it was someone else, youâd have killed them before getting to this point,â said Long Chen, shrugging helplessly.
With just that, Bai Shishi chuckled. But after that, she seemed embarrassed again and turned away.
âYou bastard!â
Bai Shishi was vexed and embarrassed, yet also puzzled. She then reached out and pinched the soft flesh at Long Chenâs waist.
âAiya!â
Long Chen screamed. Qin Feng and the others who were eavesdropping exchanged glances. They didnât know how to help.
Long Chen looked at his waist. There was a large bruise now. Bai Shishi truly was vicious. She had actually used her metal energy.
Seeing Long Chen look at her, Bai Shishi seemed pleased. It seemed that she had at least vented.
âAlright, alright! You really are alright! Iâm not going to quibble with you over this. But this matter has to be clear to you. Since youâve come with me, thereâs no need to bring a brain. Just listen to me. I wonât repeat myself,â said Long Chen angrily.
Bai Shishi didnât reply, not agreeing or disagreeing. After several days and several transportation formations, their flying boat finally reached the Vile Dragon Domain.
However, they had just entered this domain when they heard furious roars shaking the heavens, startling all of them.