Long Yunhua's words were filled with undeniable authority, his eyes blazing as if he intended to burn Chen Feng to ashes. However, Chen Feng remained unfazed, slowly shaking his head.
"Long Yunhua, you are indeed correct, but the problem is that the world has changed," he replied. "Do you know what has happened in the capital these past few days?"
At Chen Feng's inquiry, Long Yunhua looked bewildered. He was indeed unaware of the recent events in the capital, as the Tian Gang Battle Division was stationed at the borders. It had been a long time since he had communicated with his family, and he had received no news from them regarding the situation in the capital.
At this moment, his mind raced with thoughts, speculating whether something significant had occurred in the capital. Furrowing his brows, he fixed a sharp gaze on Chen Feng and countered, "Chen Feng, what do you mean by that? What exactly has happened in the capital? What do you know?"
Chen Feng's tone grew heavy as he slowly revealed the shocking changes in the capital. "General Feng, the capital of Da Ao Kingdom has encountered a great calamity. Prime Minister Su Mingyu has been possessed by an Ancient Evil Demon. After my Chen Family Ancestor repeatedly exposed its schemes, it became desperate. It returned to the capital and ruthlessly targeted all citizens, using ancient dark arts to drain their blood to enhance its own evil power. Both the Da Ao King and the Crown Prince tragically lost their lives in this Cataclysm."
Upon hearing this, Feng Yunlong was instantly struck with shock; his face turned pale as paper. His eyes widened in disbelief, and he muttered to himself as if struggling to accept this sudden tragic news.
"How could this be possible? How could the capital have turned into this?" He trembled slightly, his hands clenched into fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white, revealing his inner shock and anger. A wave of intense grief surged from deep within him, nearly overwhelming him.
He stared intently at Chen Feng, seemingly searching for a glimmer of hope in Chen Feng's eyes to confirm whether this news was true.
Chen Feng suppressed all contempt he had previously held. He realized that Long Yunhua was a true patriot and a loyal minister!
Long Yunhua had already believed more than half of what Chen Feng said. He understood that if it weren't for the turmoil within the country, Chen Feng would not dare to be so bold as to lead an army straight to Long City.
This news was like a bolt from the blue for him, shaking him to his core. Long Yunhua's eyes reddened as he spoke with an unmistakable tremor in his voice, repeatedly asking questions.
"What kind of demon is the Ancient Demon? And who is the Chen Family Ancestor you speak of? How can you guarantee that what you say is true and not a single word is false?"
Chen Feng took a step back, unable to ignore Long Yunhua's crazed expression. Just then, a shadow appeared on the horizon. Accompanied by a deafening rush of wind, Tiger Brother descended from the sky, landing firmly on Long City like a mountain.
A great demon! A great demon has entered the city!
Long Yunhua was listening to the soldiers shouting nearby. After casting a fierce glance at Chen Feng, he quickly stepped outside.
Long Yunhua looked up. There stood Tiger Brother, massive in size, with skin like vermilion and eyes gleaming with wisdom, emanating an imposing aura without any need for anger.
Chen Feng hurriedly followed and shouted, "That is my ancestor's mount! Do not attack!"
Upon hearing this, Tiger Brother snorted, and a wave of heat instantly spread outwards. At that moment, Chen Moxuan slightly turned to the right and leaned out.
Long Yunhua immediately spotted Chen Moxuan's youthful face, and his anger surged within him. He grabbed Chen Feng by the collar and shouted furiously, "How dare you deceive me! This little brat dares to claim to be the Chen Family Ancestor? This is utterly ridiculous!"
His words were filled with rage and disdain; however, before he could finish speaking, Tiger Brother suddenly swooped down from above.
With a gentle flap of its enormous wings, it stirred up a fierce wind that sent Long Yunhua flying through the air. He tumbled backward like a kite with its string cut, nearly falling to the ground, his face a mix of shock and embarrassment.
The scene unfolded so suddenly that everyone was left stunned; silence enveloped the area.
Chen Feng quickly stepped forward to help Long Yunhua while urgently explaining, "General Long, please do not misunderstand! This indeed is my Chen Family Ancestor. Who says that someone who lives long must be old? General Long, do not fall into this misconception!"
As he spoke, he helped Long Yunhua back to his feet.
Chen Moxuan leaped down directly from Tiger Brother's back and approached Long Yunhua, scrutinizing him for a moment before suddenly asking, "Do you carry the surname Long?"
Although Long Yunhua was astonished beyond measure, he replied firmly, "I do not change my name or alter my surname; my Long Family has a history of over a thousand years in the Northern Territory!"
Chen Moxuan nodded in acknowledgment. "Then there’s no problem. Long Yunhua, do you remember a painting in your family’s ancestral hall?"
In the painting, your grandfather, known as Longcheng Feijiang, encountered an immortal beneath the celestial mountain. Under the guidance of Shou Xianren, his strength surged to the First Rank of the Dao Embryo Realm. Without the immortal's Heavenly Gang List Great Divine Ability, how could the Long Family have such power to guard Long City for a thousand years?
Upon hearing this, Long Yunhua's expression changed dramatically, a flicker of disbelief flashing in his eyes. For nearly a thousand years, the strength of the Long Family had been a legend in the Northern Territory. Anyone who dared to challenge the authority of the Long Family met with a tragic end.
Although the Tian Gang Battle Division had undergone numerous changes in dynasty and name, its core remained composed of descendants of the Long Family—a secret that had never leaked. Yet now, this young man seemed to know the ins and outs of the Long Family intimately.
Long Yunhua tentatively asked, "What do you mean by saying my ancestor Feijiang's Great Divine Ability? What kind of Divine Ability is it?"
Chen Moxuan narrowed his eyes slightly, a faint smile playing at the corners of his mouth as if reminiscing about old times. "Xiang Long, Fu Hu!" he intoned with emphasis. "At that time, he came to me seeking help, already gravely injured. When he saw me, he knelt on the ground and said that various clans outside the Northern Territory had united against him.
It was one thing if he could hold his own; however, he did not want to see his family suffer. He begged me for a Divine Ability to help him reach the First Rank of the Dao Embryo Realm. I was reluctant to assist him; everyone has their own fate, and the destiny of humanity is determined by heaven—I could not intervene.
But he knelt there for thirty days with his grievous wounds. Seeing him on the brink of death stirred my compassion, so I granted him a Divine Ability: Xiang Long Fu Hu. We made an agreement that his descendants would guard Long City and never serve in court.
Long Yunhua, am I speaking correctly?"
As these words left Chen Moxuan's lips, Long Yunhua's heart surged with tumultuous emotions, filled with astonishment and uncertainty. Could it be true that an immortal had descended? Was there no need for reverence?
"Hurry and bow!" Tiger Brother growled softly.
In an instant, the atmosphere shifted dramatically; an immense pressure bore down on Long Yunhua, forcing him to kneel on the ground. Realizing the gravity of the situation, he immediately bowed his head in reverence.
"Long Yunhua pays respects to the immortal!"
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