Dressed in white and pure in white skirt, spotless and covered in a water-like light barrier enveloping her, her face faintly visible, occasionally revealing a breathtaking beauty.
But the water wasn't real water—it was flames. Although the heat was concealed, the energy fluctuations inside could burn the heavens and boil seas, making people wary.
"Dan Fairy Yu Qingxuan"
Many people recognized her because she was so easy to recognize. Behind her head, a ring of divine radiance flowed, with rays of divine light hanging down, pure and noble, like a goddess overlooking all living beings descending to the mortal world.
Within that divine ring, traces of divine power fluctuated, stirring a sense of worship. This was divine power, an irresistible force. She possessed an extremely special identity—the goddess.
She is a disciple of the gods, favored by them, possessing divine power, and able to look down on the ranks.
Even in this place where Supremes gather, she remains the center of attention. Her arrival has made countless powerful beings tremble in fear.
The gods are supreme beings. Although they cannot descend upon the Tianwu Continent, their disciples, because of their favor, stand out among the masses.
Dan Fairy arrived, and by coincidence, she happened to block Long Chen's path. Her eyes looked at Long Chen with a blank expression.
Long Chen also looked at Dan Xianzi, but in his eyes, there was a trace of sigh and regret.
"Want to say something?" Fairy Dan looked at Long Chen.
"Actually, there's nothing much to say. If I really want to talk, I want to ask: how has little Wanqing been lately? He must have grown a lot by now. Long Chen sighed.
Mentioning Wanqing, a gentle light appeared in the Dan Fairy's eyes, as if lost in some kind of memory. She said, "
Wanqing is very good, becoming more and more beautiful. Moreover, I plan to teach her all my alchemical techniques. Barring any surprises, she should be the future helmsman of Dan Valley."
Long Chen shook his head slightly and smiled bitterly, "She may be a genius alchemist, but she is definitely not a qualified ruler. What you do is pushing her into a pit of fire." Although
he hadn't spent much time with Wanqing, Long Chen knew her personality and was simply unfit to be the future Valley Master, which would only bring her pain.
"People always change. Just because she wasn't good in the past doesn't mean she won't be able in the future. People always need to work hard to change their fate, or else they'll only be bullied." Dan Fairy said calmly.
Long Chen looked at Dan Xianzi's cheek and sighed, "It's true that you can change your fate, but you need to take control of it yourself. Otherwise, even if you only work hard for others, you can't avoid being controlled."
Life is like a spring for plants and trees; in limited time, not being free and unrestrained can only be called a sorrow. As
Long Chen spoke, a trace of confusion appeared in Dan Xianzi's watery eyes, but it quickly turned to coldness.
"Be free and carefree, and people should understand their responsibilities. Some things are already destined, so we should face difficulties and keep moving forward." Dan Fairy said.
"Since it was already destined, why bother cultivating? Cultivation itself is about defying heaven, breaking shackles, transcending constraints. If one accepts fate, why risk death to cultivate intensely? Long Chen shook his head.
Long Chen and Dan Fairy gazed at each other in the void, while other experts all turned to look at them. Many knew there was some unknown entanglement between Long Chen and Dan Xianzi.
But now, the two were at odds. Long Chen was causing havoc in the Brahma Secret Realm, and Fairy Dan had killed Long Chen. Countless people witnessed it firsthand. At this moment, as they conversed, everyone actually forgot that Long Chen had just kicked Zhao Wuji.
"So-called freedom and ease must be within a certain limit; exceeding that limit will only lead to destruction. The gods belong to them, the laws of heaven go, and cannot be crossed.
Long Chen, you have repeatedly violated the heavenly authority of Dan Valley and desecrated the gods atop the statue. Only your death can atone for your crimes. Dan Xianzi stared coldly at Long Chen, her eyes filled with a chilling intent.
The desecration she mentioned was Long Chen carving the words "bastard calf" on the Great Brahma Heaven statue.
Hearing this from Dan Xianzi's mouth, every powerful figure present was startled.
Long Chen was actually so audacious, daring to desecrate the Dan Valley statue—he was clearly ready to go head-to-head with Dan Valley.
Seeing the cold gaze in Dan Xianzi's eyes, Long Chen shook his head: "You're no longer the Dan Immortal you once were. There's no point in saying more." "
Long Chen could no longer find any familiar feeling in her eyes. Perhaps the High Priestess was right: once Dan Fairy becomes a goddess, she will fully merge with the will of the gods. She is merely an incarnation of the gods, or rather, a puppet controlled by the gods.
"Long Chen, continue our battle. Today, I, Zhao Wuji, will slay you." Zhao Wuji finally found an opportunity and shouted loudly.
"Clang!"
At that moment, a zither sound echoed through the heavens and earth. The music filled the ears, startling all the powerful figures present and hurriedly looking into the distance.
A woman walked over slowly, her posture swaying, and with her graceful steps, she carried a certain rhythm of the Dao, like a celestial immortal walking among the clouds. Every smile, every frown, every movement carried an inexplicable sense of the Dao.
"Ziyan."
Seeing this woman, Long Chen felt a strange sensation in his heart. Ziyan and he were inseparable as friend or foe. At this moment, her arrival was unsure whether it was a good thing or a bad thing.
Fairy Qin also arrived. Her arrival interrupted Zhao Wuji's challenge. Fairy Qin looked at Long Chen and smiled slightly, saying, "
Reunited. Hope you have been well?"
Long Chen was slightly taken aback. There seemed to be no hostility in Fairy Qin's words. Long Chen said, "
I am indeed well. Thank you for your concern, Fairy."
With the arrival of Dan Fairy and Qin Fairy, more and more powerful figures followed.
In an instant, the auction hall was already packed with people. Dongfang Yuyang spoke
:
"Everyone, the new auction hall has been prepared. Please move to the new venue. However, this time, Yuyang does not want any further accidents."
Also, Brother Zhao, Brother Long, this is the Dongfang family. We won't interfere in anyone's grudges, but I hope you two will show some respect to our Dongfang family. If anything comes up, after the Heroes of Ancient and Modern Gathering ends and you leave the Dongfang family, will you handle it then?" Dongfang Yuyang looked at Long Chen and Zhao Wuji with a slightly serious expression as he spoke.
Dongfang Yuyang was a humble person, but this time Long Chen and Zhao Wuji were clearly going too far, almost tearing down the auction hall. This was a matter of Dongfang Yuyang's reputation.
After all, this time, the Heroes of All Ages was hosted by the Dongfang family, and those who came here were guests. But it was too much, almost like a sign of deceiving the host—a provocation to the Dongfang family.
Zhao Wuji had been warned, and Shi Lingfeng had also been warned, but Dongfang Yuyang had always respected Long Chen deeply and never spoke harshly to him.
But Long Chen had attacked here several times, clearly crossing Dongfang Yuyang's bottom line, and he felt a bit embarrassed.
At first, people saw that Dongfang Yuyang was clearly biased toward Long Chen and thought they were secretly close. But Long Chen's repeated troubles made it clear that their relationship was far from harmonious. Otherwise, Long Chen would have been considering Dongfang Yuyang's sake, and also tolerate it.
"Sorry, Young Master Dongfang, that's just how I am. If you need anything, come at me."
But don't insult the people around me, or I won't give them any face even if it's the king's own face. If anyone keeps blatting at me, I still can't help but want to kill them.
So, for everyone's benefit, I, Long Chen, might as well withdraw from this Gathering. To be honest, this so-called Gathering of Heroes from Ancient and Modern Times is actually quite disappointing. Long Chen said calmly.
As soon as Long Chen said this, the strong figures present changed color slightly. Long Chen meant that many people here were not taken seriously by him.
However, Long Chen didn't name names, so they didn't dare to speak out. But this sentence clearly had the tone of a whole group's dismissal. Whether or not everyone was in the same area depended on whether they took it personally.
"Long Chen, what do you mean? If you want to stay, then stay; if not, then leave. It's your honor to be here—why pretend to be half-hearted? Shi Lingfeng was the first to step forward and shout coldly, because he knew he was definitely within that range.
"Disappointed?" Long Chen, you're the one who's the most disappointing. As a powerful figure of your generation, you lack any demeanor of a true powerhouse, don't fit in with others, and instead criticize others. Just from your words, it's clear you're narrow-minded. Such a person is never worthy to attend the Heroes Gathering of Ancient and Modern Heroes. "Huang Feiyan, the prodigy of the Xuan Beast Clan, also said coldly.
"Long Chen, you're so selfish and willful, you're destined not to achieve greatness. If you want to leave, then leave. No one will stop you." Among the crowd, someone said calmly, clearly very dissatisfied with Long Chen.
For a moment, many powerful figures stared coldly at Long Chen without saying a word. However, from their eyes, it was clear they looked down on Long Chen. The meaning was: among the heroes of all ages, not a single one is you; without you, not a single one is less.
Previously, Long Chen sat together with Nangong Zuiyue, Beitang Rushuang, Ye Lingshan, and Ye Zhiqiu, chatting and laughing, which had already aroused jealousy among countless people.
At this moment, Long Chen said he wanted to leave the Ancient and Modern Heroes Society, but in reality, many people were secretly hoping he would be kicked out.
"Let's go,"
Ye Zhiqiu said, holding Long Chen's hand. She knew his temper well, and he could just laugh off his insults and accusations toward others, ignoring them.
But Zhao Wuji's words clearly insulted Long Chen's many beauties, something Long Chen absolutely could not tolerate.
This was Long Chen's reverse scale, something no one could touch. Now that this flaw had been discovered, anyone who used it to provoke Long Chen would succeed instantly.
Long Chen's flaw was fatal, but it was also what moved Ye Zhiqiu the most. As a woman willing to protect her with her life, that happiness was beyond words.
Ye Zhiqiu held Long Chen's hand, her eyes full of tenderness. Long Chen looked at Ye Zhiqiu and smiled slightly, and the two were about to leave.
Ye Lingshan sighed and said, "In that case, I'm leaving now. Thank you, Young Master Dongfang, for your hospitality." As
soon as Ye Lingshan moved, Nangong Zuiyue and Beitang Rushuang moved as well. Beitang Rushuang said, "So boring. If I'd known, I wouldn't have come." As
soon as the two moved, Dongfang Yuyang's expression changed slightly.