by Translator: BornToBe; Author: Ordinary Magician (平凡魔术师); Licensed From: 17k
“The Brahma secret realm? What damn thing is that?” Long Chen was startled. Didn’t Pill Valley only possess the Heaven Dragon Flame Region? Where did a Brahma secret realm come from?
“The Brahma secret realm is one of Pill Valley’s secrets. It’s said that it is a legacy that their god Lord Brahma left behind before becoming a god. As for whether that’s true or not, there’s no way for us to know. There are countless precious medicines and beasts within it, and it is a sacred land to Pill Valley. Pill Valley was only willing to reveal this secret to steady their side’s hearts after they took such immense losses in the previous battle. One aspect is compensation to them, while another reason is to draw over people from the neutral side. As long as the neutral camp’s people swear to never stand beside the Martial Heaven Alliance, they will also be allowed to enter the Brahma secret realm.”
Yu Xiaoyun seemed to have countless moves up his sleeve. The Martial Heaven Alliance had only just won a victory when he made his next move, instantly stabilizing his side and even drawing in more of the neutral camp’s people.
“Is the Brahma secret realm really related to Lord Brahma? Is Pill Valley really willing to share their god’s inheritance with other people?” Long Chen frowned, thinking that this wasn’t usual for Yu Xiaoyun. “What about the sect leader? What does he say?”
“Li Tianxuan said that this move is very strange and that he can’t see through it. However, this might be Yu Xiaoyun’s only way to steady the hearts of the large factions on his side,” said Qu Jianying.
Lord Brahma’s inheritance? Long Chen had an urge to go. He still didn’t know much about the Pill Sovereign’s memories. However, the intense disgust he had for Lord Brahma and Fallen Daynight came from deep within his soul, and so they should be related to the Pill Sovereign’s memories.
The Pill Sovereign’s memories had a close link to the Nine Star Hegemon Body Art as well, but he knew little about either. If he wanted to figure it out, he had to go to the Brahma secret realm.
“Has the Brahma secret realm already been opened?” asked Long Chen.
“Not yet. They have announced that it will open in one month because they are still waiting for the Pill Fairy, their god’s chosen, to fully awaken. They need her power to open the Brahma secret realm,” said Qu Jianying.
“Her?”
Long Chen’s heart pounded hard. The warm smile of the Pill Fairy appeared in his mind. It made him think of past events.
He couldn’t help sighing. Why did she have to be Yu Xiaoyun’s daughter, with Yu Xiaoyun being his mortal enemy? They would definitely have a battle to the death one day. It really was a case of fate toying with people.
“Apparently, the Pill Fairy has already reached the last step of her inheritance. Once she succeeds, she will become Pill Valley’s divine daughter and will be blessed by the god’s power. At that time, no one will be able to match her within the same realm. Perhaps this is one of the reasons that Yu Xiaoyun retreated. You are currently unrivaled in the same realm, but his daughter might be able to kill you. In fact, your current fame might even have been boosted intentionally by him so that when his daughter kills you, Pill Valley will rise far above anyone else,” said Qu Jianying. Yu Xiaoyun’s scheming was extremely frightening.
She warned him, “You must be careful of the Pill Fairy. Once she becomes the divine daughter, her entire character will change. The will of the god will influence her mind. Don’t think that your past relations with her will make it so that she won’t kill you.”
“I understand.”
Long Chen nodded. He had heard a bit about this god inheritance. The so-called divine sons and divine daughters were servants of their gods. They were only loyal to their god.
Sometimes, some things couldn’t be avoided no matter what. Long Chen was already used to it. The future would come no matter what.
Chapter 1993 Do I Look Like Someone Lacking Money?
The news of the Brahma secret realm rapidly spread thanks to Pill Valley’s efforts. Practically everyone knew of it, and countless experts began to look forward to its opening.
Originally, Long Chen’s tribulation and the ensuing battle that had resulted in the deaths of Ji Wuming and countless heavenly geniuses had greatly setback Pill Valley’s alliance. Their morale received a heavy blow. Yu Xiaoyun had even been told to scram by Long Chen, and he had listened.
Just as everyone thought that the Martial Heaven Alliance’s rise was set in stone, while Pill Valley and the others would be unable to do anything to them, the news of the Brahma secret realm caused the wind to change.
The title of a divine daughter shook people’s hearts. It was no wonder there hadn’t been any news of the Pill Fairy for so long. So she was receiving a god’s inheritance.
The Pill Fairy had originally been a peak heavenly genius blessed by the Heavenly Daos. If she had god power supporting her as well, using that god power to control the Brahma Divine Diagram and the Daynight Furnace, just who would be able to fight her?
People guessed that the reason Yu Xiaoyun had left under Long Chen’s threats was because he was leaving Long Chen to the Pill Fairy.
Regardless of the reason, the continent finally started to grow lively again. Pill Valley and the others no longer dared to cause trouble with the excuse of looking for Long Chen.
Even if Long Chen were to walk down the street, no one would dare to touch him. As for the so-called arrest warrants that had been put out for him? Those became an absolute joke.
The Clearwind City returned to its original state. Countless people were walking along the streets, and small businesses opened their doors once more. Things were no longer so tense.
Long Chen was strolling through the streets with Meng Qi, Chu Yao, Tang Wan-er, Cloud, and Liu Ruyan. They were looking through the marketplace. Other than Liu Ruyan who was as icy as ever, the others were very excited. Cloud was especially excited, amazed by everything new to her. She held Tang Wan-er’s hand, asking questions left and right.
Meng Qi and Chu Yao were holding Long Chen’s arms, smiling. It seemed that they had forgotten the feeling of strolling through the streets ever since they had stepped into the cultivation world.
Long Chen felt ashamed at this. By following him, they had spent all their time in cultivation and fighting. They had given him their best years, and now just a simple stroll was enough to satisfy them. As a man, this made him feel vexed.
“As long as you’re by our side, it’s a blessing. As long as you’re well, it’s like spring,” said Meng Qi softly, seeming to read his thoughts.
“Good, there was no thunder at the end.” Long Chen couldn’t help chortling.
“What thunder?” asked Meng Qi.
When Long Chen told them what had happened to Mo Nian, they laughed. Tang Wan-er had to support herself or she would fall down laughing.
“Ah, let’s keep this matter to ourselves. If everyone learns of it, especially Guo Ran, Mo Nian will definitely bite me the next time we meet,” said Long Chen. Family shame shouldn’t be spread. Just having the family know of it was enough.
“Long Chen, look at Mo Nian. He knows how to write love letters to people. Why haven’t you made any moves in that regard? You’re even inferior to Mo Nian,” teased Tang Wan-er.
“Tch, love letters are so low grade, only used to trick children. I wouldn’t bother with writing down my love for you… I’d rather show it to you in person.” Long Chen glanced at Tang Wan-er’s curves.
That gaze of his immediately made Tang Wan-er redden. She wanted to run, but if she avoided it, it would be saying that this was a weak point. She stood up straight and righteously said, “Pervert.”
Meng Qi and Chu Yao also blushed. Cloud didn’t understand, while Liu Ruyan acted like she hadn’t heard anything.
Chu Yao, Meng Qi, and Tang Wan-er had long since given their hearts to Long Chen. However, due to various reasons, they hadn’t taken the final step.
They had sworn to wait until Ye Zhiqiu
was with them once more. However, it seemed that reality had changed faster than that. More women had popped up by Long Chen’s side, so now they didn’t even know what to do. It wasn’t as if this was an easy topic to discuss.
There was still some time before Ye Zhiqiu finished receiving the Divine Ice Palace’s inheritance. However, once she was back, things would become awkward.
“Hey, don’t be so dirty-minded. I was just saying that after we finished strolling through the streets today, we can go see my parents and little sister,” said Long Chen.
“Long Chen…”
Meng Qi, Chu Yao, and Tang Wan-er immediately became nervous, especially Meng Qi.
“Don’t worry, my parents are very nice. They won’t make things hard on you,” guaranteed Long Chen.
Despite his comforting words, the three of them couldn’t help being nervous. They weren’t even in the mood to keep strolling.
Just at this moment, a voice rang out from around the corner. “Guest, you are looking at my shop’s supreme treasure, a true and authentic Lightning Dragon Whip. Legend is that it was created by a lightning dragon’s bones. The price is 2185000 spirit crystals. But it just so happens that this is the five hundredth anniversary of my shop, so if you want it, I can deduct five thousand spirit crystals.”
Lightning Dragon Whip? Long Chen and the others were startled. The so-called lightning dragon was not a true dragon, it was actually a kind of snow lizard that lived in lands of bitter cold. Its spine was very tough and possessed powerful cold energy.
When it was fully matured, it was a tenth rank Magical Beast. Its spine could not only be refined into a weapon, but it could also be used as a precious medicinal ingredient.
Long Chen looked over, only to see one man in a store recommending a whip to another person. When he saw the whip, he couldn’t help shaking his head. How was that a Lightning Dragon Whip? It was clearly an ordinary lizard’s spine that had been embedded with ice crystals.
However, when he saw the person being conned, Long Chen laughed. It was actually Guo Ran.
“Guo Ran wouldn’t fall for this, right? It’s clearly fake,” whispered Meng Qi. As a Beast Tamer, she was clearer on that than anyone else.
“I doubt it. Otherwise, Guo Ran would be too stupid,” muttered Tang Wan-er.
Guo Ran had originally been strolling the streets with an unpleasant expression, then someone had suddenly come to sell him something. He took a look at the whip.
“2185000 spirit crystals reduced by five thousand spirit crystals? Do I look like someone lacking those five thousand spirit crystals?” said Guo Ran disdainfully.
Hearing that, the seller was delighted. “Ah, this little one misjudged you. It seems you’re definitely-”
“I’m lacking 2180000!”
After saying that, Guo Ran lowered his head and continued walking. He had also seen that it was a fake item. That seller was dumbfounded, while Meng Qi and the others laughed.
“Boss!”
It was only now that Guo Ran noticed Long Chen and the others. He walked over.
Long Chen and the others had changed their appearances to avoid causing a ruckus, but those familiar with him could recognize him based on his aura.
“What’s going on? Were you beaten? You don’t look good,” questioned Long Chen. Guo Ran’s appearance was very strange.
“I’ve been very unlucky these past two days. The day before yesterday, I ended up falling asleep and having a nightmare. I dreamt a bunch of people beat me, startling me awake. When I realized it was a dream, I went back to sleep, only to dream of those people again. They shouted at me, ‘You dare to come back?’ and then I woke up again,” sighed Guo Ran.
Meng Qi and the others laughed once more. Long Chen wasn’t too surprised. The Dragonblood warriors were all under immense pressure, and normally when they cultivated, there was no way for them to sleep. Only by drinking until they were drunk could they relax enough to dream.
Although Guo Ran was already very powerful, his inner heart was still weak and cowardly, which was why he had such a dream.
“That’s not all. I also ran into something vexing just now,” said Guo Ran.
“But you didn’t fall for the con?” asked Tang Wan-er.
“Not that, something before that. There’s a building, the Spirit Cleansing Medicinal Pools. They claim their baths can completely relax someone, so I went in…” said Guo Ran.
“What? Was the pool not clean?” asked Tang Wan-er.
“No… actually… let’s not talk about it,” sighed Guo Ran.
“Hurry up and tell us. It’s annoying when people only say things halfway!” raged Tang Wan-er.
“It’s embarrassing. When I went in and asked the price, they said that the man’s bath costs a hundred spirit crystals, while the woman’s bath costs ten thousand spirit crystals. I said that it was a robbery, but the host asked me whether I wanted to go to the man’s bath or the woman’s bath. After hesitating… since I’ve never been to a woman’s bath before, I… I… I went in to take a look, only to see a pool full of men. They cursed me, cursing me for being another man and making them even more crowded… I was actually conned.” Guo Ran covered his face pitifully.
Now even Long Chen laughed. “Fool, you even jumped into such a hole. How can I be at ease with you leading the Dragonblood Legion?”
“It’s not me being a fool, it’s that they’re too crafty! Tell me, what happened to people’s integrity and sincerity? Clearwind City is a con!” cried Guo Ran.
“You deserve it. Who asked you to be a pervert? Good thing you disguised yourself first, or it’d be embarrassing if others recognized you,” said Tang Wan-er without the slightest sympathy.
“For men, this is normal. Just don’t fall for it next time.” Long Chen magnanimously patted Guo Ran on the shoulder in a consoling manner.
“I’m planning on leaving for a few days. Be careful and supervise everyone’s cultivation. Don’t let this victory get to people’s heads. Our enemies retreated, but it’s not a true retreat. They have only taken a single step back to accumulate energy for the next strike. Once everyone’s had a chance to relax, make them focus again. Don’t let them get drunk on other people’s worship,” said Long Chen seriously.
Although the Dragonblood warriors were already incredibly strong, they were still young. Being surrounded by the disciples of the Martial Heaven Alliance and their worship, there was danger of them growing overconfident.
If that happened, it wouldn’t be long before the Dragonblood Legion fractured. So Guo Ran, Gu Yang, and the others had to occasionally give them a blow so they continued to work hard.
After giving instructions to Guo Ran, Long Chen led the women onto a transportation formation. They went straight for the Grand Xia Ancient Nation.
Chapter 1994 Meeting the Parents
The capital of the Grand Xia was flourishing more than ever. Of the four ancient nations of the Grand Xia, Grand Chu, Grand Zhou, and Grand Han, only three remained. The Grand Han Ancient Nation had been destroyed because of Long Chen.
Standing in the capital of the Grand Xia, Long Chen felt various emotions. Back then, he had been given the title of the National Protector, Great General Long Chen. However, it seemed that he had left before even having a chance to pick up his salary.
Past scenes appeared in his mind. The building over there had once been the Bloodkill Hall’s stronghold. He had fought with Xia Luo against the experts of the Bloodkill Hall there.
“Hey! Uncle, where is the Guangji Hall?” A man that was passing by paused to ask Long Chen a question.
“Go forward, and turn left on the eleventh road. Past three bridges there will be a mountain. Go around it and you’ll arrive.” Long Chen pointed. That man nodded and went away according to his directions.
“Big brother, hello. May I ask if you know how to get to the Guangji Hall?” A woman now came up to Long Chen.
“Turn around. That building behind you is it,” said Long Che
n.
“Thank you, big brother!” The woman thanked him and turned around.
“Long Chen, you’re so evil.”
Meng Qi and the others, who were behind Long Chen, laughed. That pitiful fellow was definitely going to get lost thanks to Long Chen’s directions.
“Hmph, calling me uncle is one thing, but he wasn’t even polite. This’ll teach him a lesson,” laughed Long Chen.
Long Chen didn’t want to startle anyone by his arrival at the Grand Xia. He went directly to the Wine God Palace, and only there did he and Meng Qi reveal their true appearances. A disciple from the Wine God Palace naturally came to greet them.
Meng Qi and the others were a bit nervous at being in such a place. More disciples of the Wine God Palace began to appear, greeting them.
They all felt great reverence for Long Chen, not because of his cultivation base or position, but because his knowledge in medicinal wines had greatly benefited them.
As they crossed the mountainous path, they arrived at a small manor. There was a woman reading off a scroll, and in front of her was a girl solemnly listening and following along.
Seeing that girl, Long Chen smiled warmly. That was his little sister, Long Xiaoyu.
She had grown up quite a bit since their last parting. She took more after their mother. She was very obedient and seemed like a well-educated daughter of a noble family, but there was a hint of naughtiness within her as well.
Although she was solemnly reciting something, she was secretly playing with something in her hands at the same time. Long Chen couldn’t help thinking how he had been quite a bad child as well when he was young, making his teachers fume and causing his mother to scold him.
As for the woman teaching Xiaoyu, Long Chen recognized her. She was a Life Star expert of the Wine God Palace, and she had helped him when he had been leaving the city.
How could Xiaoyu’s secretive actions really escape her observation? She just didn’t expose her.