There were countless powerful beings present, including as many as nine half-step Divine Sovereign realm experts, and countless Realm Kings.
Those who came here to celebrate were all prominent figures from the major sects. When they heard Guo Ran's words, they were stunned at first, then burst out laughing.
"You're clearly a turtle in a jar, yet you still dare to speak so boldly. Young people these days are really something." An elderly man said with a mocking expression.
"You..." Guo Ran was furious and about to act, but Long Chen stopped him.
"Forget it, kind words can't persuade those damned ghosts. Let them go. If someone wants to die, there's no way to stop them." Long Chen shook his head.
Guo Ran had already spoken his word, and the opportunity had been given to them. Whether they could seize it or not was their business.
However, although these people wore mocking expressions, they had no intention of making a move. After all, this was a matter concerning the Lingwen Pavilion; they just wanted to watch the spectacle.
Long Chen and the other two appeared. The grand array inside the Lingwen Pavilion was activated, divine light swirling above the formation, and the pressure grew stronger and stronger, yet it was as if they couldn't see the formation at all.
Guo Ran's killing intent surged forth, just waiting for Xia Chen's command so he could lunge forward and kill.
At this moment, Xia Chen looked at Gongsun Ziyi, who wore a cold smile, his body trembling slightly. The fury in his eyes was completely ignited:
"Gongsun Ziyi, I, Xia Chen, must have been blind to be deceived by you. I wholeheartedly trust you two, and trust you completely, yet one wants to seize my spiritual seed, the other wants to take my physical body. Today, I'll settle accounts with you once and for all. Xia
Chen's voice trembled. He hadn't experienced much in his life, but ever since he followed Long Chen, in the Dragon Blood Legion, he had met passionate brothers. Each of them could entrust their lives to each other, and there was absolute trust between them.
Xia Chen always believed that only sincerity could earn sincerity, but this time he was wrong. His sincerity was met with endless anger and pain.
Xia Chen feared neither bloodshed nor danger, but what he could not accept was deception, especially emotional deception.
Looking at Xia Chen's face twisted, Gongsun Ziyi smiled slightly and said dismissively, "
Xia Chen, at this point, you still have to pretend to be a victim. Do you find it interesting?"
Who in the audience would believe the words of a traitor who betrayed his master and ancestors? Don't waste your effort. You've committed an unforgivable crime, and I can't save you.
If you know your place, then kill yourself. My time is precious, and you can see it—I still have important things to do!" After
saying this, Gongsun Ziyi deliberately linked arms affectionately with Ji Wuying, looking at Xia Chen with a provocative gaze.
Gongsun Xuan sighed and said, "Xia Chen, you've really disappointed me. I was planning to ...."
"Shut up! You shameless old thing, you took the ancient runes I deciphered and the runes I innovated to apply for the status of Talisman Master. You fraudster, you have no right to speak to me." Xia Chen shouted sternly.
Xia Chen's words shocked everyone present, who looked at Gongsun Xuan in disbelief.
But Gongsun Xuan remained calm, shaking his head and saying, "Xia Chen, why are you making things difficult?" Will you ruin my reputation before I die?
I really don't understand why you do this. I treat you like my closest family; in the future, my position will be yours.
Who exactly ordered you to do this? You should just tell us. If there really is some twist in this, even if I break the rules and step down as Pavilion Master, I can still spare your life." Gongsun
Xuan looked heartbroken and furious. It must be said, it was quite deceptive, and many people began to feel angry.
"Xia Chen, you're worse than an animal. The Pavilion Master treats you like this, yet you betray the Lingwen Pavilion. How can someone like you still have the face to live in this world?"
"Ungrateful and betraying kindness, even raising a dog knows how to be filial to its owner. And you? But he turned the tables on the Pavilion Master. "
Xia Chen, I've never seen someone as shameless as you. Come out, and I'll fight you fairly and take your miserable life."
After Gongsun Xuan's words, countless young powerhouses stepped forward, pointing at Xia Chen and cursing him with all kinds of harsh words.
Many of these people were Xia Chen's admirers, always showing him great respect, wishing they could kneel and lick his toes.
But today, they were like a pack of mad dogs, wildly spitting at Xia Chen, dragging a former king off the pedestal. Each of them was arrogant and disgraceful.
Xia Chen was shaking with anger, Guo Ran clenched his fists even tighter, while Long Chen just watched calmly, saying nothing.
Growth comes at a price. Whether it was Guo Ran at the Tianlong Divine Armor Academy or Xia Chen at the Lingwen Pavilion, Long Chen had noticed some of his own shortcomings.
On the Tianwu Continent, under his wing, the Dragonblood Legion was invincible in terms of combat power, but in terms of life experience, he was far too immature.
Guo Ran was suppressed so much he didn't dare resist, and Xia Chen didn't even have the ability to distinguish good from bad. Thinking back, maybe it was because he, as the boss, hadn't done well enough.
Learn from mistakes. Some things only mature after experiencing them, and the price of maturity is going through more pain and losing more precious things. Only when a person sheds their youthful awkwardness does they become mature—this is a necessary path.
Watching Xia Chen's trembling back, Long Chen simply let him see the cruelty and ugliness of this world clearly. That way, he might understand that to distinguish beauty from ugliness, he needed a discerning eye to see through all disguises.
"Ah..."
Xia Chen roared angrily toward the sky, his voice shaking the sky like a wounded beast, its roar filled with endless sorrow and rage.
"All you know is crying out—what's the point?" If it's so painful, you'd better just obediently die! "Someone in the crowd sneered.
"Pfft!"
Suddenly, a bolt of lightning silently appeared, piercing through the man's brow. The smile on the man's face instantly froze, and with a thud, he collapsed to the ground.
"Since you want to die so much, I'll grant your wish." Long Chen's expression was cold as he slowly withdrew his finger.
He really hated these brainless idiots—they weren't much in power, but all they knew was spit and annoying.
Long Chen waved his hand to kill without any warning. All the powerful figures present were shocked, runes began to glow on their bodies, and they entered a state of alert.
Unlike other powerful fighters, most of the people here were talisman cultivators. They had to activate their spiritual power first before entering combat mode.
"You little beast, how dare you ..."
Behind the slain man, an old man was furious. Runes swirled throughout his body and he had entered a battle mode. This person must be the man's elder.
"Die!"
Suddenly, Xia Chen shouted sharply, and the old man's body exploded with a thunderous crash, turning into a rain of blood.
"This... This is ... Heavenly Soul Lock Talisman? Seeing
this, all the powerful beings present shouted in terror, and even the half-step Divine Venerables' expressions changed.