The old clan leader's action stunned Long Chen as well, and Huai Minjun was even more incredulous. The other powerful members of the Undying Dragon Huai clan simply couldn't believe their eyes.
The old clan leader actually bowed to a human boy, and the salute was the most ancient and solemn etiquette. What exactly is this guy's background?
"Senior, you're too polite." Long Chen hurriedly returned the salute.
The old clan leader smiled slightly and said, "You don't need to be surprised. Anyone blessed by the Butterfly Spirit Clan is the most honored guest in our Undying Dragon Locust Clan."
Don't say you're human—even if you're a truly evil demon, we'll treat you sincerely when you come here. Hearing
the blessing from the Butterfly Spirit Clan, Long Chen suddenly understood. He looked at the towering ancient tree above, then at the old man before him. At that moment, he seemed to understand.
Could it be that the Undying Clan has some connection to the Spirit Clan? The Butterfly Spirit Clan has a close relationship with the Spirit Clan, so no matter when, the Spirit Clan regards Long Chen as the closest and most trusted person, even willing to risk everything for him.
The Undying Dragon Locust clan can actually sense the Butterfly Spirit Mark, so the relationship behind this must be far more complicated.
"The blessing of the Butterfly Spirit Clan?"
Huai Minjun looked at Long Chen in disbelief. She had never felt such a blessing in Long Chen, and Long Chen had never mentioned it to her.
If Long Chen had told her earlier that he carried the blessing of the Butterfly Spirit Clan, she wouldn't have had to be so anxious.
When they learned that Long Chen had been blessed by the Butterfly Spirit Clan, the powerful members of the Undying Dragon Locust Clan immediately let down their guard against him. Their gazes toward Long Chen were filled with undisguised closeness, and Long Chen was instantly regarded as one of their own.
The emotions of the Undying Dragon Huai Clan are very simple. When they dislike you, no matter how you show yourself, they always remain wary of you.
But once they treat you as one of their own, they will let you go completely unguarded. Long Chen couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Compared to them, the human race is truly complicated.
"Hello, I'm Huai Yushan!"
At this moment, a young disciple of the Undying Dragon Huai clan stepped forward. She wore a long blue robe, was beautiful, but her pretty face was stern and unsmiling, carrying a hint of authority beneath her cold arrogance.
This woman's aura was faint and imperceptible, her control power reaching an extreme level. Without Long Zhantian's guidance, Long Chen might not have been able to sense her true strength.
This woman's aura was vast as the sea, yet hidden within heaven and earth. Her entire being carried an invisible domain. Long Chen had never seen such a terrifying powerhouse before.
This is a true powerhouse—definitely not a flower from a greenhouse, but someone who has fought his way through thousands of troops.
Moreover, her gaze was sharp as a blade, and she carried the aura of someone in power—clearly the leader of the younger generation of the Undying Dragon Huai clan.
The woman approached Long Chen, slowly extended her jade hand, and surprisingly shook hands with him using the etiquette of a human.
Long Chen was stunned at first, then also extended his hand and said, "My name is Long Chen."
The moment Long Chen's large hand grasped Huai Yushan's, he immediately felt an overwhelming force that invaded his limbs and bones. Long Chen was startled—what was this guy supposed to?
Long Chen was about to fight back, but suddenly hesitated, suppressing his instinctive reaction, letting a trace of her power wander within him.
Huai Yushan's aura was as fast as lightning, circling through Long Chen's meridians before quickly withdrawing, without probing Long Chen's dantian.
"Your strength is impressive. You can handle ordinary strong opponents, but against top-tier experts, you have no strength to fight back. From now on, stay by my side. I'll protect you." Huai Yushan looked at Long Chen and said.
Only then did Long Chen realize that Huai Yushan's extremely rude behavior was merely to test Long Chen's strength.
Long Chen deliberately blocked his power, so Huai Yushan could only judge his strength by the strength of his meridians. This gave her assessment that Long Chen's strength was above average among the disciples of the Undying Long Huai clan.
"The Undying Dragon Locust clan really don't have much brain. If a misunderstanding arises, how awkward would everyone be?"
Long Chen was speechless. He had never seen anyone deal with him like this. If he hadn't sensed that Huai Yushan meant no harm, Long Chen might have instinctively fought back, leaving everyone embarrassed and uncomfortable.
"Yes, yes, my strength is pretty average. I usually rely on a few magical treasures to get by deceiving people. Thank you so much." Since Huai Yushan thought his strength was average, then so be it.
After all, his goal was to go to the Undying Netherwillow clan, not to show off. Having someone to look after him would be even better.
Huai Yushan nodded, took Long Chen's hand, and walked toward the younger generation of the Undying Long Huai clan's disciples. At the same time, she said to Long Chen:
"In a moment, the old clan leader will activate the ancestral blessing technique. It's not appropriate for you to be there."
Long Chen felt a bit awkward. When he arrived, he was led by Huai Minjun, and now with Huai Yushan, he felt like a child entrusted with the task, completing the handover.
Holding Huai Yushan's hand, although her hand felt like flesh and blood, it was very cold, lacking the warmth of flesh.
Long Chen was moved. Could it be that only tree demons with sufficiently strong strength or bloodline can possess bodies nearly identical to those of humans?
Long Chen couldn't help but think of Liu Ruyan. When she was in the mortal realm, when she took human form, she was no different from a normal person. Could it be ...?
"Buzz"
At that moment, the sky-covering giant tree trembled, and golden light rain poured down, forming a golden ocean that enveloped Huai Minjun and the others.
Huai Minjun and the others slowly knelt on the ground, hands pressed together, faces devout. Amidst the golden rain, they began to chant songs Long Chen couldn't understand. The melody was deep and moving.
"This is a unique prayer of our Undying Clan. The sound of prayer reaches the heavens and reaches the underworld, echoing through every corner of the heavens and ten lands.
Those souls who cannot return home with regret hear this and will let go of their attachments and rest peacefully. Huai Yushan said.
Although her voice was calm, as she spoke, two clear tears slid down her face.
Long Chen looked at the swaying giant tree, then at the devout prayers of Huai Minjun and the others, and couldn't help but feel a surge of envy. When had the human race ever been so faithful as they did?
After the prayer came the ancestral blessing, and the rituals took several hours to complete.
After the ceremony was completed, the old clan leader and Huai Minjun whispered a few words, then waved to Long Chen and the others.
Huai Yushan and Long Chen hurried over. The old clan leader said,
"Get ready. You all head ahead to the Undying Demon Forest."
"Clan Chief... Huai Yushan was startled.
"Go ahead"
The
old clan leader waved his hand.
Huai Yushan wanted to say something, but after glancing at Long Chen beside her, she finally nodded, then led Long Chen and hundreds of young disciples of the Undying Dragon Huai clan out of the Long Huai Forest.