Chapter 6159 - 6160
Kai waved his hand, interrupting Ming Li’s flattery and Liu Qianqian’s praise.
His gaze fell on Chen Wanqing, and his tone became more serious:
“Alright, enough of that. How’s the teleportation array I asked you to arrange? Is it all set up? We need to get to the Holy Land of Light as soon as possible.”
Chen Wanqing finally snapped out of her daze, quickly suppressing her shock and admiration, her expression turning serious.
She bit her lip, a hint of difficulty flashing across her face, and said softly, “I’ve contacted the guardian of the teleportation array in Yunxian City, and he’s agreed to let us use it. However…”
She paused, a hint of guilt in her voice, and lowered her head.
Kai frowned slightly:
“But what? Is there some difficulty?”
Chen Wanqing took a deep breath, looked up at Kai, her eyes filled with guilt and helplessness, and said softly, “Kai, I’m sorry, I… I failed to complete the task you entrusted to me. Yunxian City is… not very stable now.” ”
After the Chen family was destroyed, several forces in the city became restless, all wanting to seize control of Yunxian City.
They originally promised me I could use the teleportation array, but now they disagree, even if they offer them immortal elixir.”
She paused, then continued,
“Although I tried my best to gather the old forces of the Chen family and stabilize the situation in Yunxian City, those forces didn’t take me seriously at all. I’m no match for them. I can only barely hold onto the remnants of our Chen family’s power; I can’t control the entire Yunxian City.”
After speaking, Chen Wanqing’s eyes reddened slightly, and she lowered her head again, her heart filled with guilt.
She felt that she had let Kai down. She
had failed to complete the task Kai entrusted to her, failed to protect the Chen family’s foundation, and failed to restore the peace to Yunxian City.
Kai looked at her quietly, without speaking.
He understood Chen Wanqing’s predicament.
How easy was it for an orphan girl to gather her former followers and control a city after her family’s destruction?
The forces in Yunxian City were deeply intertwined. When the Wu and Chen families were in power, these forces lay dormant.
But now that the Wu and Chen families were gone, and the Divine Temple was no longer able to reach them, these dormant forces began to emerge.
Chen Wanqing’s cultivation was only at the eighth rank of the Upper Immortal Realm, and she didn’t have many remaining Chen family forces around her, so she was simply no match for those forces.
It was already remarkable that she had managed to hold on until now, to gather some of the Chen family’s former followers, and to preserve the remaining power of the Chen family.
Anyone else would probably have given up long ago.
They would either have sought refuge with other forces or fled Yunxian City incognito.
After a moment, Kai slowly spoke.
His tone was calm, without any blame, but rather with a hint of comfort: “Don’t blame yourself. You’ve done very well. Others might not have been able to do what you did.”
” The Chen family was destroyed. It’s already remarkable that you survived, managed to gather your old followers, and held on until now.”
“The situation in Yunxian City is far too complex. Those forces have powerful backers; it’s normal that you can’t handle them.”
Hearing Kai’s words of comfort, Chen Wanqing’s eyes welled up even more.
She looked up at Kai, her eyes filled with gratitude.
These past few days, she had endured so much pressure and so much injustice.
No one understood her, no one comforted her.
Now, Kai’s words instantly dissipated most of the grievances and pressure in her heart.
Kai turned around, his gaze fixed on the distance, towards Tianlong Valley.
After a moment of silence, he suddenly spoke, his tone firm: “I’m going to Tianlong Valley.” Ming Li
and Liu Qianqian exchanged a glance, their faces showing no surprise.
They both knew Kai’s status in Tianlong Valley: the bloodline of the Dragon Emperor, with all dragons submitting to him.
Long Zhan, the patriarch of the Tianlong lineage, was extremely respectful and obedient to Kai.
The entire Tianlong Valley followed Kai’s lead.
Ming Li scratched his head and asked,
“Mr. Chen, are you going to Tianlong Valley to… bring the dragons out of the mountains?”
Liu Qianqian also looked at Kai thoughtfully.
Kai nodded, a faint smile curving his lips: “That’s right. The waters of Yunxian City need a true dragon to keep them in check. Since the dragons acknowledge me as their Dragon Emperor, it’s time for them to show themselves.”
He paused, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable domineering air: “Let them know that this city has a master.” ”
Having said that, Kai no longer hesitated. With a swift movement, he transformed into a golden streak of light and sped off towards Tianlong Valley.
Ming Li and Liu Qianqian quickly followed.
The three figures disappeared once again into the sky above Yunxian City.
Chen Wanqing stood atop the city wall, watching the departing figures of Kai and the other two, her eyes filled with determination.
She secretly resolved to protect the old guard of the Chen family and to defend Yunxian City.
When Kai returned, she would not let him down, nor would she fail his trust and expectations.”
…
Tianlong Valley, nestled deep within the vast mountain range,
is surrounded by towering mountains and ancient trees, brimming with spiritual energy—a
truly auspicious place. Within the valley, mist swirls, ethereal air permeates the air, waterfalls cascade, springs flow, birds sing, and flowers bloom—a veritable paradise on earth.
The Tianlong lineage has always carefully hidden here, propagating its offspring and accumulating power, fearing discovery by the Demon Dragon and the Divine Temple, which would bring annihilation.
At this moment, within the Dragon Palace,
Long Zhan sat in the main seat, handling the clan affairs of the Tianlong lineage.
Suddenly, Long Zhan’s brow furrowed slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, followed by an expression of excitement.
He sensed a familiar aura, an aura belonging to the Dragon Emperor’s bloodline, rapidly approaching Tianlong Valley.
This aura, warm and powerful, carried the majesty of the Dragon Emperor, filling him with an inexplicable awe and excitement.
“It’s His Majesty! His Majesty the Dragon Emperor has returned!”
Long Zhan was overwhelmed with excitement, unable to concentrate on his clan affairs any longer.
He quickly rose and hurried out of the hall to greet them.
Just as he stepped out of the Heavenly Dragon Hall, Long Zhan saw three streaks of light rushing from the sky and instantly landing on the plaza of the Heavenly Dragon Hall.
The light dissipated, revealing Kai, Ming Li, and Liu Qianqian.
Upon seeing Kai, Long Zhan’s eyes filled with excitement and awe.
He quickly stepped forward, bent his knees, and bowed deeply, his tone extremely respectful:
“Your Majesty! You’ve returned! Your subordinate, Long Zhan, welcomes Your Majesty to Heavenly Dragon Valley!”
His voice trembled with barely concealed excitement.
Kai nodded, his tone calm:
“Rise.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty!”
Long Zhan responded respectfully, slowly rising, still standing with his head bowed, not daring to be the slightest bit negligent.
He could sense that although Kai’s aura was only at the third rank of the Upper Immortal Realm, it carried an innate Dragon Emperor’s majesty.
That majesty filled him with heartfelt reverence. Even though his cultivation was higher than Kai’s, he dared not show the slightest disrespect.
Kai stepped into the Dragon Hall and took his seat in the guest section.
Ming Li and Liu Qianqian stood behind him.
Although they had been to Tianlong Valley before, they still looked around with curiosity.
Inside the Dragon Hall, the entire structure was made of golden jade, with lifelike dragons carved on the pillars, and a huge luminous pearl hanging from the ceiling, emitting a soft glow.
The entire hall was majestic and sacred, filled with the aura of the dragon race.
Long Zhan followed behind Kai, cautiously approaching him and bowing, asking, “Your Majesty, is there any important matter that brings you back to the valley? If Your Majesty has any instructions, I will certainly do my utmost and will not refuse!”
He knew that Kai’s visit must be for something important.
Kai looked at him and went straight to the point: “Long Zhan, I need the dragon race to help me with something.”
Long Zhan was taken aback, then a flicker of excitement flashed in his eyes, and he quickly said,
“Your Majesty, please speak! Let alone one thing, even ten or a hundred, I will certainly handle it! As long as Your Majesty is willing to lead us to revitalize the dragon race, our Heavenly Dragon lineage is willing to obey Your Majesty’s any command, even at the cost of fire and water!”
In his view, Kai’s visit must mean he had come to a realization and was willing to lead the Heavenly Dragon lineage to rise again and revitalize the dragon race.
Kai shook his head, his tone calm: “The matter of revitalizing the Dragon Clan can be discussed later. Right now, I need the Dragon Clan to go to Cloud Immortal City to help me control that city and stabilize the situation there.”
Long Zhan was slightly taken aback, a look of confusion on his face: “Your Majesty, Cloud Immortal City is just a mortal city, a melting pot of forces. With your strength, you could easily suppress all the forces in the city and take control of Cloud Immortal City yourself. Why would you need the Dragon Clan to intervene?”
Kai said indifferently: “I’m too lazy to deal with those clowns one by one, it’s a waste of time.
Besides, I’ll be going to the Holy Domain of Light soon, I don’t have time to stay in Cloud Immortal City.
That city connects all the regions of the Fourteenth Heaven .” As an important hub, the geographical location is very important. I need a strong person to take charge and stabilize the situation. ”
He paused, raised his head and looked at Long Zhan, his eyes burning: “You are the best choice. ”
Long Zhan frowned slightly, a little worried: “But Your Majesty, our Dragon Clan has been hiding in Tianlong Valley. If we come out rashly, I’m afraid we will be discovered by the demon dragon and the temple, which will bring disaster to our Tianlong Clan…”
Kai looked at him, his tone was calm but with unquestionable majesty: “Long Zhan, your Tianlong lineage has been hiding in Tianlong Valley for how many years? ”
Long Zhan was silent for a moment, with a hint of loneliness and helplessness on his face, and whispered: “I can’t remember clearly. ”
Can’t remember clearly?” ”
Kai sighed softly, with a hint of emotion in his tone, “You have been hiding here, not daring to go out, not daring to show up, you are cautious, walking on thin ice, for fear of being discovered by the demon dragon, being hunted by the temple, for fear of breaking the last bloodline of the Tianlong clan.
But have you ever thought about how long you can hide like this? ”
Long Zhan raised his head and looked at Kai, a trace of confusion and helplessness flashed in his eyes.
He had certainly considered this question.
But he had no choice.
The Demon Dragon lineage was powerful, backed by the Demon Clan.
The Temple controlled half of the Fourteenth Heaven, its powerful figures numerous.
Although the Heavenly Dragon lineage was a legitimate dragon race, its strength had been greatly diminished by internal strife, making it utterly incapable of contending with the Demon Dragons and the Temple.
If he didn’t hide, the Heavenly Dragon lineage would likely have been wiped out long ago.