"Rumble...
Amid endless ruins, a massive head was pulled out of the earth—it was the head of the Empuda statue.
The statue was shattered by the tribulation, but the head remained intact.
"Boss, why drag this thing out? Is this thing really valuable? Bai Xiaole and the others each grabbed a chain and pulled the head out, leaving Bai Xiaole puzzled.
"What's worth it? This avatar contains the source of Empuda's faith. This idiot pretends I don't know.
As long as the Source of Faith remains, his fortune in the Tianlan Domain will not be completely severed. In just a few hundred years, the Source of Faith can be activated again, allowing him to reshape statues, recruit disciples, and spread the power of faith. Long Chen said.
"Boss, are you saying that once we break this head, we can completely sever his roots, and his hand will never be able to reach into the Tianlan Domain?" Bai Xiaole said excitedly.
"You're not bad, kid, getting smarter and smarter. But you're half right. That Source of Faith can't be directly destroyed—even if you break the statue's head, it won't help." Long Chen said.
"So what should we do?" Bai Xiaole was stunned. Smashing it wouldn't help, so how should he handle it?
Long Chen did not answer him directly, but instead ordered the disciples of the Xiaoyao Alliance and Luo Sect to tie the portrait to the flying boat and drag it away.
They dragged them to the edge of a city, dug a large pit together, and buried Empuda's portrait head-down, leaving only the neck visible.
The head is hollow, covered with faith runes, with its neck facing upward, forming a huge container.
Over the next two days, Long Chen hired a group of craftsmen to build a simple temple, with small houses on top, each containing a pit that led straight down.
After watching for a long time, Bai Xiaole and the others finally understood—Long Chen had ordered everyone to build one outhouse after another.
After the outhouse was completed, Long Chen sent word that anyone who relieved themselves here would receive a detoxification pill.
At first, people didn't understand what it meant, but since it was Long Chen's call, many of his admirers came to visit. After taking the detoxification pill, without waiting for anyone to be called, they rushed straight into the outhouse and plunged down with a rush.
To their surprise, the Detoxification Pill was extremely potent, able to effectively expel pill toxins from the body, greatly benefiting their future cultivation. Such an effective pill was something even money might not be able to buy. Amazed, people gathered friends and friends to come.
Long Chen said that to celebrate the destruction of the Blood Slaughter Hall, anyone can come and claim them freely, regardless of cultivation level or gender. However, pills are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
For a while, the news spread rapidly like it had grown wings, with countless people bringing their families and waiting in long lines.
"Boss, if Empda finds out about this trick, he'll be furious. Putting in his profile picture—does that mean Empda's head is full of?" Qin Feng laughed, and the others joined in laughter.
Empuda launched two attacks on Lingxiao Academy, causing countless deaths. The grudge was deeply rooted, and seeing Long Chen treat Empuda's statue so well, everyone was thrilled.
"This is just one aspect. As I said before, the source of faith cannot be destroyed by violence.
But if it corrodes with filthy poison, it won't be long before it disappears completely. Are you trying to play dirty tricks with me? He could easily be ruined by him.
Of course, once his head is filled with dung, I'll spread the word. After all, doing good deeds without leaving a name doesn't fit my style. Long Chen curled his lips and said.
Long Chen's books were not read for free; he applied a vast amount of knowledge. His methods surpassed those of the sands of the Henghe River. This time, he was determined to settle the matter once and for all, completely severing Empuda's claws.
Everyone suddenly understood. Long Chen had put in so much effort not just to vent his anger, but to bring this matter to a complete end.
"Li Cai has a spirit in heaven; it's time for him to rest in peace." Qin Feng sighed. Mentioning Li Cai, all the strong figures present fell silent.
"If Li Cai dies, the prestige of his faction within the family will likely plummet, and may even ...," someone said in a deep voice.
That person was a disciple of the "elite group" back then, and they knew what Li Cai's death meant.
Back then, they followed Long Chen, rising rapidly to the inner sect and becoming elite disciples, with limitless prospects.
They were originally marginalized within the family, but as they grew stronger and Long Chen rose to power, the family believed they had unlimited potential. Almost all of them were appointed as future heirs to the family head.
After standing tall and proud, they naturally purged those who had once persecuted them. This is the martial world, this is the cruel world of cultivation. With every emperor comes new ministers, and whoever gains power will seek revenge.
But now that Li Cai is dead, his faction will lose its position. If it is overthrown, those who once opposed them will reappear, and vengeance will be revenge—bloody and cruel.
"Don't be afraid. Who doesn't know Li Cai is the boss's subordinate? Anyone who dares touch Li Cai's family would be a slap in the boss's face. Do they really have the guts?" Bai Xiaole said dismissively.
But Qin Feng and the others secretly shook their heads. Bai Xiaole was simple-minded and had no idea about the dangers of the world. The mountains were high and the emperor far away; no matter how famous Long Chen was, he couldn't protect them for a lifetime.
Not only Long Chen, but even the former disciples of the elite group all stood watch and help each other, but they were not part of the clan. Most of the time, they were out of reach, and the distance was too great. Many things happened without them knowing.
"Li Cai has a younger brother. He just passed the assessment two months ago and was admitted to the academy through special privilege, right?" Long Chen asked.
"Yes, it's said that his talent is at least better than Lee Choi's, and Lee Choi dotes on this younger brother very much." Qin Feng said.
Long Chen nodded, "Later, have him come see me. Give him the things Li Cai prepared. Li Cai bought them with his life." Qin
Feng's heart trembled. He knew what Long Chen meant: if Long Chen wanted to give Li Cai's Heavenly Dao Fruit to his younger brother, Li Cai's brother would become a first-generation powerhouse. For him, this was an incredible blessing.
During Long Chen's last tribulation, he killed countless powerful figures, and there were over six hundred Heavenly Dao Fruits. In other words, during the tribulation, both the Four Extremes Realm and the Divine Lord Realm had more than six hundred first-generation beings slain.
If news of the Heavenly Dao Fruit gets out, it will drive countless people mad. Long Chen must deal with it properly.
Li Cai's younger brother could obtain a Heavenly Dao Fruit, but he absolutely could not let him know about its existence. After all, if this heaven-defying item leaked out, Long Chen might face a hunt across the entire Immortal Realm.
Long Chen saw that the news had already spread, and within a month he could fill Empuda's head. He left behind a large pile of detoxification pills, left a few people to guard them, and then led the others back to the academy. But as soon as they reached the mountain gate, they saw chaos ahead.
"Where is Long Chen?" Do you dare come out and fight? Amidst
the chaos, someone roared loudly, shaking the sky and startling everyone. That person's aura was overwhelming—he was actually a formidable first-generation powerhouse.