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Hearing that voice, everyone was completely silent. They all slowly turned to look in the direction of that voice.
A figure was slowly walking over to everyone. The morning sun illuminated his back, its golden rays filling the entire sky.
The sun shined on his back, making it so they couldnât see his face.
On his shoulder was a bone blade that was even longer than his body. Just like that, he walked over to everyone.
When that person appeared, an intense scent of blood blew over, causing everyoneâs hearts to tremble. A profound terror came from their spirits.
When that person finally walked close enough, people finally managed to see his face. He had sword-like eyebrows and a hawk nose. He had a light stubble on his face that gave his face a bit of a rugged look. If it wasnât Long Chen, then who could it possibly be?
Long Chen had really returned? No one could believe their eyes. Long Chen had returned alive from the place known as the graveyard of the exiled?
Long Chen was wearing a set of golden leather armor that was dazzling under the sunlight. But as he got closer, people saw that it was actually an extremely crudely manufactured snakeskin robe.
When they saw those golden scales, they were absolutely shocked. That was the skin of the Golden Horned Python.
That was an extremely powerful existence amongst third rank Magical Beasts. Its snakeskin was famed for its defensive strength. But Long Chen was now using it as clothing.
Then looking at the huge blade on his shoulder, they saw it wasnât a real blade, but a sawed down tooth.
That tooth was three meters long, its entire body completely jade-white. There were actually some natural decorative patterns on the bone blade.
Not one person present was able to see through the origins of those decorative patterns, but there were two people in the distance who had.
Tu Fang sighed as he watched from a distance, âHe really is a legendary existence. He actually managed to return from a path of sure death.
âFurthermore he only needed a short two months. That really is shocking. But most shocking of all is that bloody aura on his body.
âThatâs something formed from the resentment of powerful Magical Beasts. I really donât know how many of them he killed to condense such a terrifying murderous aura.
âAnd that Golden Horned Pythonâs skin is frightening enough on its own, but he actually has a tooth from a fourth rank Dragon Blood Saber-toothed Tiger. I really canât understand him.â
Originally he had thought Long Chen would require at least half a year to return. That was because there were countless third rank Magical Beasts on the way back, and even fourth rank Magical Beasts might appear. He would have to travel extremely carefully every day.
Ling Yun-zi stared at that domineering figure and smiled, âThis fellow really does have some tricks. He was actually able to kill a Golden Horned Snake. But Iâm certain he didnât do that with force. He must have used some sort of stratagem.
âAnd that bone blade isnât all that rare. Itâs just a tooth had fell out a long time ago. He probably just found it.
âIt releases a pressure belonging to a fourth rank Magical Beast. Although itâs very faint, Magical Beasts are extremely sensitive to that kind of pressure.
âThatâs probably why Long Chen was able to return to the monastery so quickly.â
Only then did Tu Fang realize that bone blade possessed a pressure belonging to a fourth rank Magical Beast. When other Magical Beasts sensed that pressure, they would quickly flee. It was no wonder Long Chen could return to quickly.
âLong Chenâs aura is extremely strange. It seems like the peak of Blood Condensation, yet also not the peak. His blood has yet to reach complete saturation.â Tu Fang was surprised when he sensed Long Chenâs cultivation base.
âYes, it really is strange. But I believe there will be a pretty good play to watch now. Come, have some tea.â
Ling Yun-zi handed him a cup of tea and smiled. He was finding his own life had become more and more brilliant ever since Long Chen had appeared.
When Long Chen finally arrived in front of everyone, Tang Wan-er was unable to restrain herself any longer and began to cry.
âLong ChenâŚâ Not caring about everyoneâs gazes, she hugged Long Chen and cried. She didnât know when, but at some time, Long Chen had occupied an irreplaceable part of her heart.
âHey, so many people are watching.â Long Chen laughed, his heart extremely moved.
Normally the two of them would quibble and bicker. But once he had left, she had realized how important he was to her.
âYou scoundrel!â Tang Wan-er lightly hit Long Chen a couple times, and then wiped away her tears with embarrassment, her face red.
At this time Ye Zhiqiu also walked over. Although her expression was still icy, there was some warmth in her eyes.
âHow about we have a group hug? I canât favor just one person,â laughed Long Chen.
Ye Zhiqiu looked at his raised arms and merely said, âCongratulations on returning alive.â
Fine, I guess Ye Zhiqiu still hasnât learned how to be humorous, thought Long Chen. He could only awkwardly put down his arms.
âBrother Long, we all knew you would return alive!â At this time Song Mingyuan, Li Qi, and Luo Cang also all walked over. The three of them were delighted that Long Chen had returned.
âHmph, so what if youâve returned alive? Isnât that just some dogsheet luck? What can a trash who is still just in the Blood Condensation realm possibly do?â
Qi Xin icily sneered at them disdainfully.
Song Mingyuan and them were angered. Long Chen turned to Qi Xin and smiled slightly. âYour mouth really is as loathsome as ever. This time Iâve gained much from my exile. In a bit Iâll have to properly thank you for everything.â
Although Long Chen was smiling, his eyes were completely icy. With that bloody aura on his body, he really was like a death god, causing peopleâs heart to turn cold.
âHmph, youâre just at the peak of Blood Condensation. Donât act like youâre some genius. Iâve already said that if you dare block my path again, Iâll ruthlessly crush you into pulp.â Gu Yang snorted disdainfully and pointed his fist at Long Chen.
Long Chen then lazily looked at Elder Sun who was above. âElder Sun, you seem so shocked to see me return alive. How come your face is so green?â
Elder Sun truly was shocked. He couldnât even believe his eyes.
âFeng Hai failed? Thatâs impossible, absolutely impossible! Feng Hai is at the top of the mid Tendon Transformation realm; thereâs no way he couldnât kill Long Chen! For Long Chen to return but him not to, there must have been some sort of accident. Most likely he encountered a powerful fourth rank Magical Beast and was killed.â
Elder Sun had been extremely puzzled, but after he thought about it for a while he calmed down. He was certain that if Feng Hai had encountered Long Chen, he would have definitely died.
And so since Feng Hai hadnât encountered Long Chen, that meant the matter of him sending someone to kill Long Chen wouldnât be exposed.
But seeing that ridiculing smile on Long Chenâs face, his heart began to pound. He once more began to wonder if he was wrong.
That was because Long Chenâs gaze was filled with endless ridicule and disdain. He was now uncertain whether or not Long Chen had seen Feng Hai.
If the monastery were to learn he had sent someone to kill Long Chen, then he would definitely die a miserable death under the monasteryâs strict rules.
âWhat? Elder Sun, how come your face is now turning blue? Are you trying to show us your remarkable skills in changing face color?â How could Long Chen not see through Elder Sunâs thinking?
But he also didnât say anything about it at this time. That was because he had no proof that Feng Hai had been sent by Elder Sun.
So he was unable to bring down Elder Sun yet. And if he said anything, that would just alarm him and put him on guard. Long Chen was someone who remembered his enmities. He would never forgive someone who had schemed to kill him.
âHow presumptuous. How dare you disrespect your elders?â Elder Sun furiously shouted. No matter what the situation was, he was still an extremely prestigious Elder of the monastery. Being jeered at by a disciple naturally infuriated him.
âHow did I disrespect my elders? I just said that Elderâs face is changing color. Thatâs not disrespect.â Long Chen lightly smiled.
He knew Elder Sun was trying to cover up his shock. Just keep putting on that play you old bastard. When you finally canât keep acting, weâll settle our debt.
Senior apprentice-brother Wan hastily opened his mouth when he saw Elder Sunâs expression turn dark. âLong Chen, since youâre returned, hurry up and return to your faction. The Faction Competition is about to start.â
Long Chen nodded to senior apprentice-brother Wan. He actually respected this steady senior apprentice-brother of his much more.
He whispered to Tang Wan-er, âHowâs the current situation?â
At this point Tang Wan-er had recovered from her shock. She quickly gave him a run down of what had happened and their current situation, emphasizing how powerful Gu Yang was.
âHehe, boss, now that Iâve returned, you can finally carry me.â Only now did Guo Ran have a chance to say something to Long Chen.
âDonât worry, this time wonât be the same as last time. You wonât need to run away. Just sit there. Theyâll kneel down and hand their flags to you,â smiled Long Chen.
Before Guo Ran could reply, senior apprentice-brother Wan had already lit the incense stick. Long Chen gave Tang Wan-er an instruction to grab the flags just like they had the first time.
The bell rang out, and all the core disciples rushed out, grabbing as many flags as they could. But Long Chen saw that everyone was much faster than before. In just a couple breaths, all the flags had been taken.
It appeared they had learned greatly from their experience. These people were already used to this kind of competition. Long Chen had only managed to get five flags before there were none left on the ground.
Once all the flags disappeared, there was immediately a group that rushed to the edge.
That was Guan Wennanâs neutral alliance. He would only watch. But this time he fled further away than before, obviously afraid of being drawn into their fight.
Ye Zhiqiu, Song Mingyuan, Li Qi, and Luo Cang all drew closer to Tang Wan-er. They formed up into a battle formation extremely smoothly and quickly.
They had only just set up their formations when Gu Yang charged over with a heaven-shaking roar.
âGuo Ran,â called out Long Chen.
âRemember, when they come to give you flags in a bit, if they arenât kneeling on the ground, we wonât accept them. Do you understand?â
Long Chen then charged out with his bone blade. Following Long Chen, Tang Wan-er, Ye Zhiqiu and the others all rushed out as well.
A huge battle was about to commence!
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