Chapter 508 - Emperor Flame Pearl and Beauty

“Jiang Cheng, Chen Feng is offering to trade a technique at the same tier. You can’t just decline his offer. There aren’t a lot of disciples in the Clear Shallows Pavilion, so you will be joining the assessment, right? Even though Chen Feng is already at the Ninth Passage Stage, he’s going to be there as well. If you refuse, you will suffer later.” Ying Shaotian chuckled sneakily.

Even someone at the Ninth Passage Stage is joining the assessment to get the Emperor Flame Pearl?

Chen Feng had managed to advance a few days ago, after the rosters had been confirmed. Even though he didn’t need the Flame Emperor Pearl anymore, he could give it to others. There was no reason for him to not join it.

Long Chen was slightly taken aback. This was beyond his expectations. He thought the Emperor Flame Pearl was as good as his with his current strength, but having to compete with someone at the Ninth Passage Stage would make things difficult.

Chen Feng would be a deadly foe for him to face.

But Long Chen wasn’t afraid. All it meant was that his chances of winning had become slimmer. Also, Chen Feng would not be able to cultivate Blood Warp even if he got it.

Long Chen wasn’t fazed by their combined threat. Even someone like the Clear Shallows King could not capture him if he used Blood Warp, much less two disciples. Long Chen looked at them and said coldly, “It’s my technique. It’s up to me whether or not I give it to you. Now, it’s not a courteous thing to block the path of others. A good dog doesn’t block the road, don’t you know that?”

Both Ying Shaotian and Chen Feng were stunned by his words. They thought Long Chen was weak. In the past, Chen Feng would’ve just taken what he wanted rather than trying to bargain, but Long Chen had thrown his offer into the dirt just like that. He had even called them dogs!

They exchanged angry looks and nodded at each other. They were planning to kill Long Chen here. Since this was the third layer, they could push the blame onto the beasts. In their eyes, Long Chen was stupid for offending them.

“What? Are you going to kill me?” Long Chen wasn’t afraid. He took a few steps back and chuckled. “Are you stupid? Ying Shaotian, you know that I have a method to escape. You think you can succeed the second time after failing the first?”

Ying Shaotian knew that Long Chen was right. Long Chen did indeed have the power to fight back, because he could escape and there was nothing either of them could do about it.

It was frustrating to know that there was nothing he could do despite being stronger than Long Chen!

But Chen Feng hadn’t seen the technique before, so he didn’t believe in Long Chen’s claims. His Qi exploded and he growled, “Then you will die here. Jiang Cheng, just try to escape!”

Chen Feng’s speed exploded and he appeared in front of Long Chen instantly!

He’s too quick!

Chen Feng was like a black panther that excelled in speed. No wonder he was so interested in Long Chen’s Blood Warp. Even though he specialized in speed, that didn’t mean he was weak in other aspects; someone at the Ninth Passage Stage would never be weak. His fist caused the air to explode.

To think a simple fist could be so strong!

“Too slow!” Long Chen turned into a red light and disappeared right before their eyes. He was a hundred meters away from the exit when he reappeared.

Chen Feng turned around, his eyes lighting up in excitement.

“What an incredible technique!” Chen Feng needed the technique now. He forgot the humiliation Long Chen had given him and said, “Jiang Cheng, I will trade two advanced Heaven-tier techniques for it! You are benefiting from this trade!”

Long Chen shook his head adamantly. “Dream on. I wouldn’t agree even if you gave me a King-tier technique.”

Chen Feng’s eyes turned bloodshot. “Don’t force me! You can’t run away with only a single technique. I have a dozen ways to kill you!”

“Oh?” Long Chen smiled. “It’s too bad I don’t have time to deal with you. Just wait for the date of the assessment to fight me. I will give you a surprise on that day. As for Ying Shaotian ...”

Long Chen looked at him with hostility. Ying Shaotian was the one who had instigated this. “You still have to get through me to get married to Liu Yiyi. Don’t daydream too much—it’s not good for your body! Hahahaha...”

Without waiting for their reply. Long Chen exited.

Ying Shaotian and Chen Feng looked at each other in bewilderment.

“Brother Ying, does he intend to challenge us during the assessment?”

Ying Shaotian revealed a taunting look. “He probably got kicked on the head by a donkey. Someone like him won’t live long. All he has is a strange escape technique and he thinks he can beat us?”

Chen Feng smiled too. “What a distasteful encounter. To think a dog could crawl all over my head and we couldn’t do anything. Our reputation will be tarnished if news gets out.”

“Don’t worry. We can just teach him a lesson during the assessment. How about something like asking him to kowtow and kneel to us?”

“Good idea, Brother Ying. Even though I’m already at the Ninth Passage Stage, I truly admire your talent. Once we pass the assessment, you will be able to enjoy your nights with that beauty Liu Yiyi.” Chen Feng revealed a grin that only men could relate to.

“She’s just a pretty skeleton in the end. You’ve probably had your fair share of women, right? Probably ten times more than me. I’m sure all of your women are extremely beautiful. I’m actually the one who should be admiring you since the Emperor Flame Pearl is undoubtedly yours.”

“The Emperor Flame Pearl? I have no use for it. How about I give it to you and you give me Liu Yiyi? I kinda like her.” Chen Feng chuckled.

Even though he was stoic like a panther on the outside, he was a wolf on the inside.

“You’re a funny guy! Hahaha ...”

***

As the two of them laughed, Long Chen bade Demon General Typhoon goodbye. He then left the Seven Layer Demon World and returned to the Clear Shallows Pavilion. On the way, he received excellent news—Xiaolang had reached the Category Six Heaven-tier. More importantly, he had managed to copy the special talent of the Nine Wheels Ghost Fire Beast and could manifest nine wheels of fire. It would be a deadly technique if he used it with the Nine Devils Ancestral Fire.

Long Chen had seen firsthand how strong the technique was and was certain that Xiaolang could elevate it to be even more destructive with the Nine Devils Ancestral Fire.

But Chen Feng is at the Ninth Passage Stage. It seems that the assessment just became harder. I need to find Liu Yiyi and learn the Demonic Illusion as soon as possible.

The moment he returned to the pavilion, he went to Liu Yiyi.

Time was now the deciding factor for Long Chen to win.

Liu Yiyi had been waiting for him, and she sighed in relief when she saw him. “Why did you go to the third layer of the Demon World? Aren’t you afraid of being attacked by powerful demonic beasts?”

“Were you worried about me?”

“No ...” Under his intense gaze, Liu Yiyi backed off and shook her head. “There’s a certain condition to fulfill to cultivate the Demonic Illusion. Come with me.”

Long Chen had teased her because it was fun, but he never thought she would be so shy. He stopped teasing her and followed her towards the back of the pavilion. They soon reached a desolate mountain. Long Chen had a feeling that something was blocking regular people from entering this place.

𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

“This is the mountain behind the Clear Shallows Pavilion. A natural seal prevents people from entering, though someone at the Ninth Passage Stage could just fly over it.” Liu Yiyi didn’t even have the courage to look at Long Chen while she spoke.

Long Chen stopped.

Watching her from behind and hearing her mention seals made him think of the girl he loved. He suddenly felt parched, a result of having his emotions suddenly stirred.

After experiencing life and death together, their journey had ended in separation. Ling Xi’s crying face and Wang Chao’s deadly punch continued to play again and again in his brain. Even his breathing became heavier.

Sensing that Long Chen had stopped, Liu Yiyi turned around and saw that he had lowered his head. Bloodlust emanated from Long Chen’s menacing body. Liu Yiyi was surprised and took several steps back.

“Jiang Cheng ... You ...”

Long Chen snapped out of it.

Jiang Cheng, not Long Chen.

He recalled his identity in the Ancient Demon Domain and suppressed the pain in his heart. He smiled at Liu Yiyi and said, “I’m fine, let’s go ...”

“Oh ...” Liu Yiyi nodded and turned around without another word.