Long Chen hadn't expected such a strong reaction from the four; fear filled their eyes.
"What's wrong?" Is that place scary? "Long Chen couldn't help but ask.
The four looked at each other, seemingly unsure how to respond to Long Chen.
In the end, it was Jiang Yuhe who looked at Long Chen and said, "Young man, didn't you keep saying you were the director of the Seventh Branch?" You don't know about the Seventh Branch? "
I really don't know. Sister, why not tell me?" Long Chen said. Of course, he didn't know, because apart from telling him the Seventh Branch was in the Evil Dragon Domain, the academy had never mentioned anything else.
Jiang Yuhe's expression turned odd as she looked at Long Chen, but then felt that Long Chen really didn't know. Only then did she say, "
Your Lingxiao Academy is the oldest academy in the Immortal Realm, and its branches are also older than most sects."
The Seventh Branch had been destroyed for tens of millions of years, and its ruins were located directly south of the Evil Dragon Domain, directly facing Zhaoming Ancient City. The two were far apart, one to the south and one to the north.
Young man, you may not know, but to the south lies a land of death, where evil dragons roam, tree demons run rampant, and even more terrifying, there is a deep pit there. Every full moon night, the roar of demons echoes.
The demon's roars were bizarre and varied—sometimes like the roar of a vengeful ghost, sometimes like a woman's cries, and other times, a song could be heard.
The scariest thing is that singing—it can lose your senses. Look here..."
Jiang Yuhe suddenly reached out and pulled her bra down a bit, instantly revealing a triangular black hole, as if pierced by something. The wound still wouldn't heal.
Jiang Yuhe's move was a bit too much. Bai Xiaole and the others couldn't take it anymore, and turned their heads away. Long Chen was shocked—there was still a strange aura lingering on the wound, preventing it from healing.
After examining Long Chen's wound, Jiang Yuhe pulled up her strapless chest without any embarrassment and continued, "
That time, I was framed by someone, lured by that demonic sound, and somehow entered that area. I don't know what pricked me, and the intense pain snapped me awake."
Fortunately, it was only on the outskirts. I fought my way out and from then on, I founded the Dragon Slayer Society. As
Jiang Yuhe spoke, her eyes fixed on Zhao Qinglong, her eyes filled with murderous intent. Clearly, the person she mentioned was Zhao Qinglong, and this was the origin of their grudge.
It turned out that Jiang Yuhe had come after the Qinglong Gang, the Blood Oath Alliance, and the Iron Blood Mercenary Group. Naturally, she was ostracized here. However, although the Blood Oath and Iron Blood Mercenary Group saw Jiang Yuhe as a threat, they did not take any extreme actions.
Zhao Qinglong was cunning, deceiving Jiang Yuhe by not knowing the danger and plotting against her. Unexpectedly, Jiang Yuhe returned alive. Suddenly, Zhao Qinglong had outmaneuvered a mortal enemy.
The Blood Oath Alliance and the Ironblood Mercenary Group were already at odds with Zhao Qinglong, but they were happy to have someone come in to hold him back, and that's how the Dragon Slayer Society was born.
Many years have passed since then, but Jiang Yuhe still feels a lingering fear when she mentions it. Every time she recalls it, she feels a deep hatred.
"Is that true?" Wow, it seems being the director of the Seventh Branch isn't going to be easy! Long Chen frowned; this matter was even more complicated than he had imagined.
"Not only is it hard to manage, but that place is completely inaccessible. Legend has it that ancient corpses are buried there, polluting vast areas of land, and even the laws of the Heavenly Dao have been altered.
Some risky adventurers went to see it and said they saw corpse energy condensing into a giant spatial hole, from which one could see the demon world. But after that person escaped and hadn't finished speaking, black blood flowed from his seven orifices and he died instantly.
Since then, no one dared to go in that direction. Although that place had the most magical beasts and countless rare treasures, no one was willing to take the risk.
The ruins of your Seventh Branch are right in the core area of that place. Your academy wants you to be the head of the Seventh Branch? Are they trying to kill you? Jiang Yuhe said with a strange expression.
"Nonsense, no sowing discord." Bai Shishi shouted angrily. This woman actually sowed discord between Long Chen and the academy.
"No, no, no, you've misunderstood. The position of Seventh Academy director was obtained by me myself; it has nothing to do with the academy.
Now that you mention it, I'm even more curious about this place. How about you come with me to take a look? Long Chen said excitedly.
"Impossible,"
the four of them said in unison. Regarding this matter, they all maintained a highly unanimous stance.
"So cowardly?" Long Chen said with some disdain.
The leader of the Ironblood Mercenary Group shook his head and said, "It's not about whether we're cowardly or not. Although we've all been forced to fight our way through life, knowing we're doomed to go is foolish. We won't do anything foolish."
Although your Spirit King Pill is very tempting, it's not enough to cost us our lives. Clearly
, they were extremely afraid of that place. Even the Spirit King Pill couldn't tempt them—after all, nothing was more important than their lives.
"If you give us the Spirit King Pill first and let us advance to the spirit grade, this matter can be discussed." Zhao Qinglong said.
Long Chen smiled, "Your calculations are sound and reasonable, but even if I give you the Spirit King Pill, because you've stayed at the level of ordinary grade for too long, it would take at least three to five years to advance to a spirit grade. I can't afford to wait."
How about this: you come with me to take a look. If you encounter danger, you have the right to withdraw. Even if it doesn't work, I can pay you half a Spirit King Pill as compensation."
For the four of you, I'll pay you two. Each of you absorbs one. Although you may not be able to advance to a spirit grade, there's at least a 20-30% chance of success.
If you can find the ruins of the Seventh Branch, just see it. I'll pay each of you a complete Spirit King Pill."
Your lives are lives, and ours are not worth it. If things can't be done, we won't force it. What do you think? "
As Long Chen said this, the four of them were immediately tempted. Just by accompanying them to take a look, they could get half a Spirit King Pill. If they got the same amount, although the medicinal power would be reduced somewhat, it would still be quite substantial.
Moreover, Long Chen made sense. They were all peerless prodigies and wouldn't foolishly charge forward knowing the danger. After Long Chen said this, they all felt it might be worth taking a risk.
"Are you sure you won't go back on your word?" The leader of the Ironblood Mercenary Group hesitated for a moment and said.
"Whoosh."
Long Chen waved his hand, and a box flew toward him. The leader of the Ironblood Mercenary Group reached out to catch it and found it was yet another Spirit King Pill.
Long Chen pushed the Spirit King Pill from the table to Jiang Yuhe, glanced around at everyone, and said, "My reputation as Third Master Long is definitely no worse than Huayun Trading Company. Consider this your deposit—one pill for each of you." When
they got the Spirit King Pill, Jiang Yuhe and the leader of the Ironblood Mercenary Group both became excited. Long Chen's skills were truly astonishing.
"Alright, since you're so generous, young brother, I'll risk my life to accompany you this time." Jiang Yuhe said seriously, ready to take a gamble.