"You were able to kill Liao Bencang, which truly shocked me. Unfortunately, you ultimately couldn't escape Hall Master Enpuda's scheme." Dongfang Zichu looked at Long Chen and shook his head.
"What?"
As soon as Dongfang Zichu spoke, all the powerful figures present, friend and foe, showed expressions of shock on their faces.
Long Chen actually killed Liao Bencang? Liao Bencang, Master of the Nine Nether Hall? That was an incredibly terrifying powerhouse. Even though his realm was only at the peak of Realm King, among the Three Flowers-level Earth Sovereigns, there were probably very few who could match him.
Even defeating him would be nearly as hard as reaching the sky, yet Long Chen could actually kill him? People can hardly believe their ears.
Long Chen said nothing. He was so angry he didn't want to say more. He was secretly gathering strength and quickly recovering.
Long Chen killed Liao Bencang, but in reality, the ones who killed Liao Bencang were Enpuda, or rather, Enpuda and Dongfang Zichu.
Clearly, this plan was orchestrated by Enpuda and Dongfang Zichu, who shifted the blame for Liao Bencang's death onto Long Chen. Perhaps this was to shirk responsibility.
But Long Chen no longer cared and couldn't be bothered to argue. He also knew that Empuda and Dongfang Zichu wouldn't make a move; they were waiting—waiting for those two doors to open.
Long Chen was also waiting, waiting for his strength to recover. Time was in his favor, and equally favorable for his enemies.
Long Chen's eyes were filled with icy murderous intent as he stared intently at Dongfang Zichu, who was actually making his scalp tingle under Long Chen's stare.
However, he remained calm and composed, "Originally, with Hall Master Empuda arranging things like this, I thought it was a bit of a molehill."
It seems that the person who understands you best in this world is still the Hall Master Empuda.
However, you killed Liao Bencang and broke the balance of the Gate of the Underworld, so all the energy of the Gate of the Underworld was absorbed by the Gate of Hell here.
This will accelerate the opening of the gates of hell. Once the gates open, my beloved disciple will leave this world forever. Just thinking about it is truly heartbreaking, since Qingxuan is the ... I raised with all my hands."
"Shut up your mouth."
Long Chen suddenly let out a thunderous roar. Dongfang Zichu was deliberately stabbing Yu Qingxuan, and Long Chen's face instantly twisted into a ferocious beast.
"Hehehe, there's no need to be so angry, do you know? Qingxuan's fate was bitter; she was born with runes of the Hellflower on her soles.
Do you know what that means? Let me tell you, that's the standard for the daughter of the Nether Emperor. Do you know who the Nether Emperor is? That was the supreme existence of the underworld.
In front of him, we are not even ants, at best dust and dust.
The Yantian technique I cultivate can seal the Hell Flower for her. Although it can't be completely sealed, it can delay the blooming of the Hell Flower.
When His Majesty Yu Xiaoyun first approached me, he promised many benefits, including a drop of the incredibly precious Ancient Vermilion Bird essence blood.
Unfortunately, no matter how precious the essence blood of the Ancient Vermilion Bird is, it can't compare to the benefits promised by Lord Yanxu.
So I accepted the Vermilion Bird's gift and also obtained Lord Yanxu's promise, but I didn't keep my promise and didn't help Qingxuan seal the Hell Flower.
Instead, I used the Hellflower's properties to help her cultivate quickly, raise her realm, collect various flame powers, awaken her life flame, and tame the Rainbow Flame sooner, so I could report sooner. Dongfang Zichu said calmly and unhurriedly.
"Dongfang Zichu, you petty man." Yu Xiaoyun roared, gritting his teeth, his eyes nearly spitting fire.
"A petty person?" You could say so—who in the cultivation world doesn't live for profit? Originally, in the Tianhuo World, I should have been able to report my case.
But unexpectedly, Long Chen appeared suddenly and killed Yan Hong, and for now, I haven't received any news from Lord Yan Xu.
So, I quietly waited, and just a month ago, news arrived that I could hand over Qingxuan.
At that moment, Hall Master Empuda found me and told me about the Vermilion Bird Empire, and then we set up the trap.
I'm just like Hall Master Enpuda—I like to do everything perfectly. Last time you appeared, it was an accident, but it definitely made Lord Yanxu displeased.
This time, I opened the Yanxu Gate, and you are present. This way, the grudges between you two can be resolved together. That way, Lord Yanxu's anger won't be directed at me. It's truly killing two birds with one stone." Dongfang Zichu said with a sinister smile.
"Master, I have always respected you like a father and remembered everything you taught me.
Can you tell me this isn't true, and can you not be so cruel? Yu Qingxuan looked at Dongfang Zichu, choking back tears, her face full of pleading.
In Yu Qingxuan's heart, Dongfang Zichu was always gentle and refined, carefully teaching and caring for her. Because she was never by her parents' side, she always treated Dongfang Zichu with respect as if he were her own father.
But today, the master she respected had turned into a demon who deceived her, trying to use her as a bargaining chip to give to Yan Xu. She felt as if she were trapped in a nightmare, her face streaked with tears, so pitiful and helpless.
Seeing Yu Qingxuan cry so heartbroken, Long Chen felt as if his heart was being cut by a knife. Long Chen knew that in this world, the most painful thing is not physical pain or soul pain, but the pain caused by betrayal—especially being betrayed by the person you trust most. It is unbearably painful.
Long Chen clenched his teeth so hard they creaked, but unfortunately, he couldn't share the pain for Yu Qingxuan, so Long Chen's hatred for Dongfang Zichu grew even deeper.
Dongfang Zichu felt no guilt at all. Instead, he gave a slightly disdainful smile and said, "After being master and disciple, I'll teach you another lesson: being deceived only shows you're foolish. Other than that, crying is just a sign of foolishness and cowardice."
Feelings are the most useless thing in this world. If you want to become stronger, you have to do whatever it takes—you can't afford any reservations.
From the day your parents sent you here, you have been my stepping stone, the ladder heaven gave me to reach a stronger realm..."
"Enough."
Long Chen roared, interrupting Dongfang Zichu. His face was grim as he said:
"Humans are human because they understand emotions. If people don't, how are they any different from animals?"
You're still the head of a sect, shamelessly taking it for fun, spouting nonsense here.
Did your parents give birth to you purely for mating, and that's why they ended up with such a cold-blooded creature like you? Faced
with Long Chen's scolding, Dongfang Zichu wasn't angry at all; in fact, he even smiled:
"Speak as much as you want. If you don't, you'll lose your chance, because you're about to fall into a situation worse than death. I have no anger toward you, only sympathy."
"Only sympathy?" No, I'll show you what the price is, what fear is. In this world, no one can hurt my woman. After
Long Chen finished speaking, he turned to look at Yu Qingxuan, whose face was streaked with tears, and gently wiped her tears with his large hand to comfort her:
"Don't be afraid. Even if this world betrays you, as long as I'm here, for you, I'm willing to stand against the whole world."
Faced with Long Chen's comfort, Dongfang Zichu wore a mocking expression and murmured softly: "When a person is about to die, his words are kind; when a bird is about to die, its cry is mournful...."
"But what if you are about to die?"
Suddenly, Long Chen let go of Yu Qingxuan, turned his head, and walked step by step toward Dongfang Zichu.
"Knock knock knock...
With every step, the void trembled. The golden dragon scales on Long Chen's body slowly appeared, and his aura surged wildly.
Immediately after, a resonant dragon roar echoed through heaven and earth, shaking through the ages. Long Chen slowly gripped the hilt of his blade behind his back, his terrifying killing intent making all heavens tremble.
"Dongfang Zichu, today it's either you die, or I die."
"Whoosh!"
Under the shocked gazes of countless people, Long Chen charged toward Dongfang Zichu like a death-seeking ghost.