A woman in white slowly walked into the hall. Her features were like a painting, her long clothes whiter than snow, and her jet-black hair naturally cascading down, setting off her white clothes, like an immortal descended from the mortal world.
However, this beautiful fairy was too cold. Her face was like ice that had never melted for ten thousand years, with swirling ice blossoms all around her. Her eyes were like gems, yet carried an endless chill. Just one glance from her seemed to freeze her soul.
This person was none other than the Ice Fairy Ye Zhiqiu. She looked coldly at Tian Xiezi, and her appearance made his heart tighten. He slowly withdrew his spiritual power and stared coldly at Ye Zhiqiu.
"You're blocking my way," Ye Zhiqiu said coldly, looking at him.
Ye Zhiqiu's appearance made Long Chen feel a surge of joy. Ye Zhiqiu was also invited, which was a fantastic opportunity.
Tian Xiezi smiled faintly, didn't continue, and instead walked to his seat and sat down.
Seeing Tian Xiezi leave, Ye Zhiqiu lightly stepped toward Long Chen, who had already stepped out of his seat and welcomed Ye Zhiqiu inside.
"You've finally come out of seclusion." Long Chen held Ye Zhiqiu's jade hand, slightly excited. This also meant that Ye Zhiqiu no longer needed to return to the Guanghan Palace and could always be with him.
Ye Zhiqiu was held by Long Chen's hand, her gem-like eyes tinged with warmth. She nodded, her jade-like hand tightly gripping Long Chen's large hand. On her jade-like cheeks, a blush appeared, blooming like a lotus—breathtakingly beautiful.
"Here, let me introduce you..."
Long Chen hurriedly introduced Nangong Zuiyue and Beitang Rushuang to Ye Zhiqiu. Ye Zhiqiu nodded to them. She was naturally cold and indifferent, and as her cultivation deepened, her personality grew increasingly cold. She usually kept silent and greeted others, which was extremely rare.
Ye Lingshan was an old acquaintance and knew Ye Zhiqiu's personality was just like that. Nangong Zuiyue and Beitang Rushuang could also understand Ye Zhiqiu's indifference. Ice-type powerhouses generally have this kind of personality, so it wasn't surprising.
Long Chen had the maid add another seat. Long Chen and Ye Zhiqiu held hands and sat to one side, showing no restraint, even in front of Nangong Zuiyue and Beitang Rushuang.
However, Ye Zhiqiu's pretty face showed a hint of shyness. She tried several times to pull her hand back, but failed.
Seeing Ye Zhiqiu arrive, Long Chen became much more obedient. Beitang Rushuang didn't know why, but she felt an indescribable feeling in her heart. In front of others, Long Chen was like a fierce wolf baring its fangs and claws, but now that Ye Zhiqiu had arrived, he had become so gentle that it was hard to get used to.
Long Chen held Ye Zhiqiu's jade hand and noticed that Ye Zhiqiu's control over the power of ice had improved significantly.
Last time he hugged Ye Zhiqiu, Long Chen was almost frozen all over. Now, holding Ye Zhiqiu's hand, although it still felt bone-chilling, it was already acceptable and didn't need to use his strength to resist.
At this moment, Long Chen had a lot on his mind and wanted to tell Ye Zhiqiu, but the occasion was wrong, so he could only keep it bottled up.
Long Chen cherished Ye Zhiqiu deeply. Back in the Jiuli Secret Realm, when Ye Zhiqiu lay in his arms, the scene of that fairy falling was something Long Chen would never forget for the rest of his life.
Ye Zhiqiu's arrival made Long Chen's side the center of attention, because everyone else had their own seat, but Long Chen was surrounded by a crowd of beauties, all favored by heaven, which made people envious and jealous.
Zhao Wuji had walked in at some point. When he saw Long Chen holding Ye Zhiqiu's hand and whispering softly, while Nangong Zuiyue, Beitang Rushuang, and Ye Lingshan were chuckling softly, a fierce anger flashed in Zhao Wuji's eyes.
Long Chen was far too arrogant. So many peerless beauties were all revolving around him. Even ordinary people would be burning with jealousy. What's more, the strong figures here were all lifelong overlords, extremely arrogant.
In their lifetime, wherever they went, they were surrounded by crowds and were the brightest among the stars. But this time, the Heroes of All Ages gathering made them feel ordinary, and they began to feel a bit unaccustomed.
Originally, all the prodigies gathered, but everyone was alone, maintaining their own mystery and pride, and everything was fine.
But as soon as Long Chen appeared, he actually pulled the legendary prodigies of history right by his side, and both of them were from the Changsheng family, with prestigious backgrounds.
Men have pride; the stronger the man, the stronger his self-esteem becomes. Men who can sit here have their own glory. In their era, they were the main characters, but today, they feel like supporting characters.
"Enjoy your final moments to the fullest. When you die, someone will take care of your woman." Zhao Wuji muttered to himself.
Although he was talking to himself, his voice was loud enough for everyone in the hall to hear.
Everyone's eyes instantly focused on Long Chen. This was a provocation, and the most direct and insulting provocation.
"Whoosh."
As soon as he finished speaking, Long Chen's figure vanished from where he stood. When he reappeared, he was right in front of Zhao Wuji and kicked him right away.
Long Chen struck with lightning speed, striking without hesitation, startling everyone. Long Chen actually made a direct move.
Zhao Wuji was also startled. Long Chen had arrived so suddenly; he hadn't expected Long Chen to dare to attack here, so he hurriedly tried to block.
"Boom!"
Zhao Wuji was kicked flying by Long Chen. Because he was sitting there unable to exert force, he was knocked over and sent flying backward.
"Boom boom boom...
Long Chen's kick was incredibly powerful. Zhao Wuji's arms were covered in scales. Although he blocked Long Chen's kick, he couldn't dispel the violent force. As a result, he rolled all the way and crashed into the wall. The heavy wall was actually pierced by Zhao Wuji, rolling all the way and shattering the artificial mountain pavilion.
"Whoosh!"
Long Chen chased out from the hole, moving like a raging wind. With a single stride, he threw a punch as strong as a mountain, crashing down on Zhao Wuji.
"Courting death!"
Zhao Wuji was furious. He had just suffered a heavy blow in the unexpected move, and now, seeing Long Chen attack again, he shouted sharply. One arm was covered in blood-red scales, covered with countless barbs, looking terrifying and menacing.
"Stop!"
At that moment, a sharp shout rang out. Long Chen and Zhao Wuji suddenly felt the space distort. The two who should have collided inexplicably veered off course and passed each other.
Long Chen was startled. This was a spatial power that invisibly neutralized the attacks of the two men. This power was extremely formidable.
"Brother Long, Brother Zhao, are you planning to tear down our Eastern Castle?"
Dongfang Yuyang, dressed in white, looked at the two with a somewhat displeased expression as he spoke.
At this moment, the powerful figures in the auction hall also came out one after another, quietly watching, wanting to know how Dongfang Yuyang would solve this problem.
Long Chen's move in the hall was clearly disrespectful to the Dongfang family, or rather, it was already a provocation.
"Long Chen went too far and acted first." Zhao Wuji said with a dark expression.
"Clearly, it's you, Zhao Wuji, whose mouth is too foul and the one who bullies others too much!" Beitang Rushuang said coldly, clearly siding with Long Chen.
Even Beitang Rushuang and Nangong Zuiyue were startled just now. In that instant, Long Chen seemed to awaken as if the Grim Reaper had awakened, intent on slaying demons and immortals, that fierce aura made their hearts race wildly.
Usually, Long Chen was smiling and unruly, speaking foul words and looking careless.
But in that very instant, Long Chen seemed to become a different person—fierce yet fierce, with murderous intent soaring to the sky.
"Zhao Wuji, if you're eager to reincarnate, I, Long Chen, will grant your wish today. The battle between us doesn't need to wait until the Heroes Gathering ends—start now." Long Chen's gaze was sharp as a sword, his killing intent like a blade.
"Long Chen is truly furious. He hates being threatened by others, especially those closest to him. This Zhao Wuji has basically touched Long Chen's sore spot." Ye Lingshan transmitted her voice to Beitang Rushuang and Nangong Zuiyue.
Ye Lingshan knew Long Chen very well. If others provoked him, he could just laugh it off, but if someone insulted his family, especially his close female friend, he would explode instantly.
Long Chen stood frozen in the void, his black robe billowing, long hair flying, like a demon lord descending to the world. That aura of looking down on the world and looking down on all others stirred the spirits of Beitang Rushuang and Nangong Zuiyue.
Long Chen's sudden change gave them a huge visual shock. One before and one behind, Long Chen looked like two different people. At this moment, Long Chen truly embodies the master's demeanor they envisioned.
Nangong Zuiyue looked at Long Chen, her narrow eyes flickering with ripples, and gradually, a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
From Long Chen, she understood a kind of Dao—a kind of freedom, unrestrained, unrestrained and unconcerned with anyone's opinions, a Dao that transcends all constraints.
"Am I supposed to be afraid of you? Whenever and where, you can choose. If I don't kill you, Long Chen, I won't be called Zhao Wou-Ki. Zhao Wuji was furious too.
Last time, Long Chen had slapped him and used pill poison to darken his complexion. Although he later recovered, the hatred remained buried in his heart.
Just now, Long Chen kicked him out of the hall. Seeing the strange looks from countless powerful figures, he was nearly driven mad.
Zhao Wuji was not a supreme ruler of his lifetime; because he was ruthless and ruthless, his methods were despicable. Although he possessed strength comparable to supreme prodigies, he did not have such high prestige.
But even Supreme prodigies were unwilling to provoke him because his methods were terrifying. This was why, despite Zhao Wuji's terrible reputation, he still dared to attend the Ancient and Modern Heroes Gathering. His strength was definitely no less than anyone's.
To put it bluntly, his purpose in attending the Heroes Gathering of Ancient and Modern Heroes this time was to make a name for himself, to show the whole world just how powerful Zhao Wuji really was, and to make the name of the Mechanism Sect resound throughout the entire Tianwu Continent.
But ever since he met Long Chen, he had suffered setbacks at every step and lost all dignity. This was completely different from what he had imagined. Now he was furious—he wanted to fight Long Chen with all his might, to kill this prodigy to prove his strength.
"Then let's fight outside the city!"
After Long Chen finished speaking, he took a step forward, but just as he moved, a figure appeared ahead, blocking his path. Long Chen was stunned when he saw that figure. All the strong figures present felt a chill in their hearts upon seeing that person.