On the debate platform stood a platform over three feet high, with a golden treasure chest on top. On top of the treasure chest, runes flowed, faintly emanating a terrifying dragon aura.
Inside this golden treasure chest was the champion's prize: a golden dragon scale. Countless people felt the overwhelming dragon might, all filled with envy.
But as soon as Long Chen arrived and saw the golden chest, his expression changed. Qin Feng hurriedly said, "
Boss?" What's wrong? Long
Chen waved his hand, signaling that it was fine, then took his seat with everyone. Soon, the award ceremony began, with fourth to one hundred place taking the stage one by one, and people from Huayun Trading Company presented the awards.
Luo Xue looked excited. She had obtained a treasured longsword and a large amount of immortal crystals, which she had risked her life for. Naturally, she was both excited and proud. Luo Qing, Luo Bing, Luo Ning, and the others were also thrilled for her.
As for Bai Shishi, Young Master Changchuan, and the others, they weren't as excited, since treasures meant nothing to them.
Bai Xiaole was still recovering from an eye injury, and the prize was claimed by Bai Shishi on his behalf.
"Now, please welcome the champion Long Chen to the stage to receive his prize." The head of Huayun Trading Company shouted loudly, his voice tinged with excitement. It had to be said, this battle was truly spectacular.
Long Chen walked slowly onto the debate platform. One of his eyes, still covered with an eye patch, looked somewhat strange. Countless people were worried, wondering if his eye might be blind.
Long Chen killed the Lord of Silvermoon City with his eye technique, but he paid a terrifying price himself. If he lost an eye because of it, it would be truly heartbreaking.
Long Chen stepped onto the high platform, his expression grim. The person in charge of Huayun Trading Company was taken aback and asked in a low voice, "
Long Chen, what's wrong?"
"The dragon scales in the treasure chest were swapped." Long Chen said with a gloomy expression.
"How is that possible?"
The head of Huayun Trading Company's expression also changed, and the tsunami-like cheers gradually ceased.
Because many people overheard their conversation, their hearts racing—could the prizes be swapped?
The person in charge of Huayun Trading Company immediately ordered the chest to be opened. Once opened, a transparent screen of light appeared, inside which a palm-sized golden dragon scale lay quietly.
Golden ripples swirled on the golden dragon scales, and the vast dragon might seeped out, even with a barrier blocking it, sending chills down one's spine.
"Isn't this the Golden Dragon Scale? Such terrifying pressure hasn't been swapped out, has it? People looked at the golden dragon scales and felt its terrifying dragon might, feeling a sense of wonder.
It should be noted that this golden dragon scale, sealed by a barrier, emitted only a trace of dragon aura and exuded such terrifying pressure. If the barrier were removed, the strong warriors present might be crushed to the point of suffocation.
But people noticed that the head of Huayun Trading Company looked extremely grim, and he angrily shouted at a nearby Huayun Trading Company expert:
"What are you doing? This is the reverse scale of the Golden Yinglong, not a true dragon's reverse scale at all. How could someone swap your bag? The
head of Huayun Trading Company was so angry his face turned ashen. Previously, the Jiuzhou Conference they oversaw had been thrown into chaos and utterly humiliated.
Now the champion's prize was swapped—wasn't this like slapping Huayun Trading Company in the face? Huayun Trading Company's reputation was ruined today.
"This golden treasure chest has always been managed by the Zhao family of Silvermoon City. There's a seal on it, so we haven't ...," the man hurriedly said.
"Nonsense! Such a major matter is being handed over, and you don't go inspect it? You ..."
The person in charge of Huayun Trading Company was trembling with anger. Clearly, that person trusted Silvermoon City too much. After all, they had cooperated with Silvermoon City for countless years, and he hadn't expected Silvermoon City to dare to stab someone in the back at this moment.
"Silvermoon City keeps setting me up again and again. You guys are really something. Are you testing Long Chen's limits?"
Long Chen's expression was grim. For the sake of this golden dragon scale, he had fiercely fought various powerful opponents, offended countless formidable enemies, shed so much blood, suffered so many injuries, and even temporarily lost sight in one eye. After giving so much, someone actually dared to swap his treasure.
At this moment, Long Chen finally couldn't hold back. He had held back and hadn't exploded outright; he wanted to give Huayun Trading Company some face and find out if there was really an internal problem.
Since it wasn't any internal manipulation by Huayun Trading Company, Long Chen's anger exploded instantly.
"It seems you don't want to wait until I reach the Four Extremes Realm. Since that's the case, I'll destroy Silvermoon City ahead of schedule."
Long Chen roared angrily, opening one hand as a flaming lotus appeared. The flame lotus rapidly expanded as soon as it appeared, covering ten thousand miles in an instant.
"Buzz!"
Long Chen flew away from the ancient Dao discussion platform and stood at the very center of Silvermoon City. Within tens of thousands of miles, all were the Zhao family's businesses and the foundation of their presence in Silvermoon City.
The flaming lotus aimed at the Zhao family's base, and a fierce divine might instantly enveloped all buildings within tens of thousands of miles.
"No..."
Countless powerful figures inside those buildings screamed in terror and fled in panic.
"Long Chen, don't want that. This has nothing to do with our Zhao family. The golden dragon scales were predetermined by Gui Yun. The real ones have already been taken by them. If you want revenge, you should go find ...!" a powerful figure from the Zhao family shouted loudly.
"Boom!"
Unfortunately, Long Chen gave them no chance to argue. The Ten-Thousand-Mile Fire Lotus in his hand smashed down like a falling star, producing a loud explosion.
Every property belonging to the Zhao family within ten thousand miles was shattered in an instant. In front of the Heavenly Fire Azure Rainbow Flame, it looked so fragile. The protective formation on the building was completely useless, and it was instantly reduced to ruins.
However, what was comforting was that Long Chen's strike did not cause the flames to spread in all directions. Clearly, he controlled his power and only targeted the Zhao family forces, without injuring innocent people.
"Long Chen, you damn bastard! That golden dragon scale was taken by the Blood Killing Hall. If you have the guts, go find them, but you vent your anger on us. You're just a bullying scoundrel." An elder at the Zhao family at the Divine Lord Realm cursed loudly, wailing uncontrollably. The Zhao family's countless years of foundation were destroyed just like that.
Inside the building, countless treasures of the Zhao family had been burned down like this. The Zhao family members were heartbroken, wishing they could rush forward and fight Long Chen for their lives, but they didn't dare.
"Long Chen, you trash! All your ridiculous image is just an act. You never bully the weak, but you're a scoundrel—saying one thing but doing another."
"Long Chen, you ruthless executioner, you'll face retribution sooner or later. What's the point of bullying the weak? If you have the guts, go ask Enpuda for the golden dragon scales..."
The Zhao family members cursed angrily. They only dared to curse, not rush forward to die.
"Boom!" Suddenly,
an explosion erupted underground at the Zhao residence. Amidst endless flames, stones flew everywhere. A golden treasure chest flew out from underground, radiating out a sacred dragon's might, causing countless people to feel a chill run down their spines.
"Could it be ..."
People looked at the golden treasure chest, seemingly suddenly understanding something, while the shouting and cursing of the Zhao family's strong warriors seemed to be cut through with a single blade, completely silent.
"Hide my treasure and try to get away with it? Do you think I, Long Chen, am as stupid as you are?
Steal my dragon scales, and I'll destroy the foundation of your Zhao family. If you dare spit again, don't force me to wipe out the roots. Long
Chen snorted coldly, waved his hand, and the golden treasure chest landed in his hand. When he took hold of the treasure chest, a relieved smile finally appeared on his face:
"Finally got it."