Chapter 6055: Long Linâs Reaction
âLord Clan Chief.â
An elder stepped into the room, looking like he had something to report.
However, the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief waved his hand and said, âWeâll talk later.â
He knew that Chu Feng was in a rush to get to the bottom of this mystery.
The elder looked troubled. He clasped his fist and lowered his head, saying, âLord Clan Chief, itâs concerning Lord Ancestral Dragonâs remains.â
âLord Ancestral Dragonâs remains?â
Everyone turned to look at the elder, including Chu Feng.
Chu Feng knew how important the ancestral dragonâs remains were to the Totem Dragon Clan. They only rose to their current position because their first clan chief had borrowed the strength of the ancestral dragonâs remains.
Long Lin tried to use Chu Feng to refine the ancestral dragonâs dragon essence to save his lover, but Chu Feng managed to escape in the end. Right now, the Heaven-devouring Qilin was busy assimilating the ancestral dragonâs dragon essence.
The Heaven-devouring Qilin had promised to raise Chu Fengâs cultivation once it was done, but it suddenly went silent after it started assimilation.
If the Heaven-devouring Qilin was truly busy assimilating the dragon essence instead of intentionally ignoring him, it would mean that the dragon essence was greater than he had imagined. Otherwise, it wouldnât have taken so long.
This indirectly showed that the ancestral dragonâs remains were a huge thing too.
âWhat happened?â the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief asked.
âLord Clan Chief, itâs Long Lin. Heâs intending to destroy Lord Ancestral Dragonâs remains to peer into the power inside!â the elder exclaimed.
The Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief and the other elders were horrified. âIs that true?â
âLord Clan Chief, it is true. Long Linâs actions have incurred public rage. Even the traitors who defected to Long Linâs side regret following him. Disharmony has started breeding on their side, and many wish to return to Lord Clan Chiefâs side to topple Long Lin,â that elder said.
It turned out that the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief had slipped spies into the Totem Dragon Clan to gather intelligence. Some traitors forsook their principles for their interests, but some also took pride in being a Totem Dragon Clansman and prioritized the larger picture.
They started regretting their decision when they realized that Long Lin was a pawn from the Heavenly Dome Immortal Sect, and that their Totem Dragon Clan would become nothing more than a chess piece at this rate.
Thus, they wanted to support the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief in toppling Long Lin and returning things to how they were. As long as the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief gave them a second chance, they would return to serving him.
âLord Clan Chief, this matter concerns Lord Ancestral Dragonâs remains. We canât wait.â
Long Xu and the others looked at the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief. They viewed the ancestral dragonâs remains to be more important than their lives, as there wouldnât be the present Totem Dragon Clan otherwise.
âFather, could this be a trap?â Long Chengyu asked.
They hadnât finished their preparations to confront Long Lin yet, and they had no way of knowing whether those who wanted to switch allegiance back to the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief were trustworthy.
It was extremely dangerous for them to make a move right now.
âWeâll have to make a move even if itâs a trap. Tell our clansmen to prepare themselves. Weâll be taking back the Totem Dragon Clan!â the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief ordered.
All of the elders scattered in all directions to make preparations.
The atmosphere in the sacred land turned tense and grim.
The assembly horn sounded, and the Totem Dragon Clansmen and the beasts they reared arrived in droves. Those who had been in closed-door training emerged from their seclusion too. A huge army was gathering.
They had been making preparations all this while so that they could dive into battle whenever required.
However, the elder who reported the news lingered in the area.
So, the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief turned to the elder and said, âYouâre dismissed.â
âLord Clan Chief, thereâs another matter,â the elder clasped his fist and said.
âGo ahead.â
The elder didnât reply right away. He glanced at Chu Feng, hinting at his reservations at having an outsider present, but his subtle gesture provoked a roar from the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief.
âWhat do you take young friend Chu Feng to be? Hurry up and say everything! Thereâs nothing to hide at a time like this. All news is of utmost importance at this juncture! The fate of our Totem Dragon Clan is at stake here!â
The Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief blew his top not just because of the elderâs hesitation, but because his glance indicated distrust in Chu Feng. He wouldnât allow anyone to suspect Chu Feng, not after what the latter had done for them.
âLord Clan Chief, something happened to the Pill Dao Immortal Sect. A huge flame burned their headquarters down, destroying them for good. Long Lin ordered his men to round up Jia Lingyi and the other survivors of the Pill Dao Immortal Sect and interrogate them instead of protecting them.â
Those words made Chu Fengâs eyes light up.
âYouâre saying that Long Lin captured Jia Lingyi? Is the source trustworthy?â the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief asked.
âYes, the source is trustworthy. Long Lin reportedly went after the Pill Dao Immortal Sect because they defected to our side, but I have never heard about that. So, I wanted to ask Lord Clan Chief if the Pill Dao Immortal Sect has defected to our side,â the elder asked.
âPreposterous! Young friend Chu Feng has a blood grudge against the Pill Dao Immortal Sectâs Jia Lingyi. We would never take them in!â the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief denied it.
âI understand. Iâll be taking my leave now.â
The elder was about to leave the room when the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief asked, âIs there further news concerning Jia Lingyi?â n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âLord Clan Chief, Jia Lingyi appears to have lost her mind. Her responses remain incoherent no matter how Long Lin tortures her. She keeps murmuring âYouâre alive. How can you be alive.ââ
Chu Feng couldnât hold back anymore and asked, âWho is Jia Lingyi talking about?â
âYoung hero Chu Feng, those interrogating Jia Lingyi asked that too, but she refuses to reply. She repeats the same words over and over again like a madwoman,â the elder replied. âThatâs weird. Why would there be such a rumor? Is Long Lin trying to drive a wedge between us and young friend Chu Feng?â
He was more concerned about the rumorâs origin than Jia Lingyiâs condition.
âAre you sure the news is reliable?â the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief asked again.
âYes, Iâm certain.â
âYou may leave now.â
The Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief waved his hand, and the elder quickly left the room to participate in the battle plan discussion with the others.
The Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief turned to Chu Feng and said, âYoung friend Chu Feng, allow me to assure you that we have never reached out to the Pill Dao Immortal Sect, and the Pill Dao Immortal Sect wouldnât dare to reach out to us after what they did. Weâll hand Jia Lingyi to you after dealing with the traitors. That should prove that the rumor is unfounded.â
Following that, the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief turned to Long Chengyu and Long Muxi, saying, âChengyu, Muxi...â
âFather, I wonât stay behind here. I wish to fight alongside you,â Long Chengyu interjected.
âI feel the same too,â Long Muxi said.
âYou two are our Totem Dragon Clanâs future. As long as the two of you are alive, you can avenge me if I meet with a mishap. If something happens to the two of you too, our Totem Dragon Clan will be doomed,â the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief said.
âFather, you canât change my mind. I have made up my mind to follow you to the battlefield,â Long Chengyu said.
âYou brat... Why are you so obstinate? Young friend Chu Feng, please talk to him on my behalf,â the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief exclaimed.
To his surprise, Chu Feng said, âIâll be following you too.â