The light from the Myriad Treasures Dragon Exaltedâs eyes had started fading, but its tightly-shut mouth slowly opened. A token filled with talismans dropped out and flew toward Chu Feng.
This token was crackling with golden lightning and red flames, and it harnessed the aura of the Ancient Era.
âThe Lightning Flame Token?!â
The crowd recognized the token. It was a powerful offensive treasure that could immediately kill anyone beneath Half-God level, but it could only be used once. It was indeed a formidable treasure, but the crowd didnât think that there was anything special about it.
After all, the Totem Dragon Clan had plenty of True God level cultivators.
Even though the Lightning Flame Token was rare and valuable, this was an outcome they could accept. In fact, they heaved a sigh of relief. They had thought that Chu Feng would obtain some kind of never-seen-before treasure, considering the huge phenomenon he had caused.
In contrast, Chu Feng looked overjoyed.
âHeâs a countryside bumpkin, after all. Look at how happy he is.â
âItâs only normal. I reckon that he would have never seen such treasure if he never came to our Totem Dragon Clan. He got lucky.â
The Totem Dragon Clansmen secretly insulted Chu Feng in disdain. They only felt repulsion toward him because they felt like he was an outsider who had come here to steal their items.
As the barrier dissipated, Chu Feng carefully stowed away the Lightning Flame Token before descending over to Long Muxiâs side.
The two of them were just about to leave the area when Long Yuhong pointed her finger at Long Muxi and bellowed, âWhatâs with your gaze? Why are you acting so arrogant?â
Long Muxi coldly looked at Long Yuhong and asked, âLong Yuhong, are you trying to stir trouble?â
âArenât you the one stirring trouble here? Why did you bring an outsider here when you have already severed ties with our Totem Dragon Clan?â Long YUhong sneered.
Long Muxiâs eyes turned cold when she heard the word âoutsiderâ. Her rank four Half-God level oppressive might gushed out with a ferocious beast to suppress Long Yuhong. Grandma Jin quickly stepped forward to protect Long Yuhong.
âYoung miss Muxi has reached rank four Half-God level too?â
âThatâs incredible! As expected of Young miss Muxi. Sheâs still catching up with her training despite having left the clan.â
The Totem Dragon Clansmen were impressed with Long Muxi even though her attack had been stopped by Grandma Jin. Unfortunately, their compliments only further displeased Long Yuhong.
âLong Muxi, are you going to make a move? Iâm not afraid of you!â Long Yuhong scoffed, but her confidence was waning, evident from how she was subtly hiding behind Grandma Jin.
âStep aside, Grandma Jin,â Long Muxi ordered.
She had truly lost her anger. She was determined to teach Long Yuhong a lesson as soon as Grandma Jin stepped aside.
Long Yuhong panicked. She had only provoked Long Muxi because she thought that her cultivation had surpassed the latter, but she wasnât confident of defeating her if they were in the same cultivation level. In fact, her recovered arm had started aching once more when she saw Long Muxiâs cold eyesâ¦
She knew just how vicious Long Muxi could get.
âStop hiding, Long Yuhong. Didnât you want to fight me? Iâm giving you a chance right now,â Long Muxi sneered.
Long Yuhong was so intimidated that she didnât dare to talk back anymore. It was obvious who was in the stronger position here.
âStep aside, Grandma Jin. Iâd like to see what Long Muxi can do to our Yuhong,â another voice echoed.
It was Long Yuhongâs mother, Long Huayue.
Long Yuhong quickly hid behind her motherâs back.
âLong Muxi, do you think that you are the lofty princess you used to be? Times have changed. You canât bear the consequences for laying a finger on Yuhong,â Long Huayue said.
However, Long Muxi wasnât intimidated in the least. âIs that so? Grandma Jin, step aside⦠Iâd like to see what kind of consequences I wonât be able to bear.â
âLong Muxi, I know why youâre here. You donât want to miss out on the treasures from the Armory Hall. I canât stop you from entering the Armory Hall, but you can only access the main hall and not the side hall!â Long Hueyue said.
âWhy would I enter the side hall?â Long Muxi asked.
It was a known fact that the good Divine Armaments were all in the main hall. There was no reason for her to enter the side hall.
Upon hearing that question, Long Huayue laughed in glee. âJust as I thought. You donât know anything at all. Iâll enlighten you. Our Totem Dragon Clan has devoted our resources not to the Armory Hallâs main hall but the side hall. Lord Clan Chief has picked out six Divine Armaments and placed them in the side hall. Thereâs a good chance that those who enter the side hall will be able to tame the Divine Armaments, but only two people can do so. One slot goes to young master Long Chengyu, whereas the other belongs to my daughter, Long Yuhong!â
âAh? Thereâs such a thing?â
Those words caused a stir amongst the crowd. Even Grandma Jin looked conflicted.
Should this news be true, it would mean that the Totem Dragon Clan intended to lower Long Muxiâs position and raise Long Yuhongâs standing. From this day on, it would be Long Yuhong and not Long Muxi who shared equal position with Long Chengyu.
That would explain why Long Yuhong and her mother were so arrogant. Even Long Muxi was fazed, but she looked more disappointed than frightened.
Just then, two silhouettes landed beside Long Muxi.
The crowd was taken aback, including Long Yuhong and her mother. The two individuals who had just arrived were none other than Long Chengyu and Long Suqing.
âChengyu, when did you return?â
âLittle brother Chengyu, youâre back!â
The crowd hurriedly bowed to Long Chengyu. Even Long Yuhong and her mother lowered their stature and warmly greeted Long Chengyu.
Yet, Long Chengyu ignored them and instead asked Long Muxi, âBig sister, is Long Yuhong bothering you?â
Long Yuhong and her mother felt their hearts sink.
They had heard rumors that Long Chengyu and Long Muxiâs relationship had become strained from their estrangement, but that clearly wasnât the case. They subconsciously realized that they had gotten into trouble.
âItâs nothing.â
Long Muxi retracted her oppressive might. She didnât want to rely on Long Chengyu.
Even so, Long Chengyu turned to Long Yuhong and threatened, âLong Yuhong, Iâm giving you one last warning not to bother my big sister.â
âLittle brother Chengyu, I-I didnât!â Long Yuhong was so afraid of Long Chengyu that she didnât even dare to admit what she had just done.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âYou didnât? Do you take us to be blind?â Long Suqing bellowed as she walked up to Long Yuhong and her mother.
Long Yuhong was so intimidated that she could only hide behind her motherâs back.
âAre you oppressing the juniors with your seniority?â Long Suqing coldly questioned Long Huayue as if she was interrogating a criminal.
Long Huayue was displeased. She was afraid of Long Suqing, but her pride wouldnât tolerate others slighting her, especially now that they were in public.
âWhat do you want, Long Suqing? Iâm warning youâ¦â
Pah!
Before Long Huayue could finish her words, she was struck squarely in the cheeks. The world went completely silent after. A blood-red palm had been imprinted on her face!
This slap wasnât just on her face but on her dignity and pride too!
âYouâre warning me? Are you going to tell the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief to teach me a lesson? Take a look in the mirror and see how much youâre worth first! Do you think that my big brother will turn against me for a woman like you? Youâre only receiving preferential treatment because your daughter has passable talents!â Long Suqing sneered.
âHehâ¦â Long Yuhongâs mother laughed coldly. She glared at Long Suqing with eyes that could kill. âLong Suqing, I shanât argue with you, but youâll pay for what you did today!â
âIâd like to see what a woman who relies on her daughter to climb up the ranks can do to me,â Long Suqing scoffed. She turned to the crowd and declared, âIâll confirm what Long Huayue has just said. We have indeed devoted our resources toward the side hallâs formation to make it easier to tame the Divine Armaments placed there. Itâs also true that only two people are able to access the side halls due to the formationâs restriction.â
âWhat? Thatâs actually true?â
The crowd was stunned.
How could Long Suqing treat Long Huayue like this when the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief was favoring Long Yuhong by handing this precious opportunity to her?
Long Chengyu answered their doubts, âMy father constructed that side hall for me and my big sister. The opportunity was only handed down to Long Yuhong because my father thought that my big sister wouldnât return, but now that my big sister is back, itâs only right for the opportunity to be returned to its rightful owner.â
The crowd was stunned.
Long Yuhongâs face turned dark. It had always been her wish to overtake Long Muxi, and she thought that she had finally achieved it, but it was suddenly revealed to her that she was only Long Muxiâs back-up all this while! How could she accept that?
âLong Yuhong, you have no rights to enter the side hall. Also, I only acknowledge Long Muxi as my big sister in the entire Totem Dragon Clan. Donât you ever dare call me little brother again! You arenât worthy of that,â Long Chengyu sneered.