War God Long Ao

Although his Cultivation had successfully broken through to the One-Line Heaven Realm and he had even condensed his own Momentum, Long Ao still chose not to clash head-on with Ye Hao.

At the same time, Long Ao didn't choose to leave Red Fire Town either. Although he had exiled himself from his family, he had to prepare for any eventuality. 'If the shameless Ye Hao were to attack the family while he was away, wouldn't they be in terrible trouble?'

Liu Mu, the City Lord of Thundercloud City, personally intervened, relaying the matter of the Red Fire Town Long Family to Nebula City.

Everyone in the Long Family, including Liu Mu, believed the Fifth Level Long Family of Nebula City wouldn't get involved. But life is unpredictable. In just one night, the Fifth Level Long Family from Nebula City, and even the Royal Family, sent representatives to the Liuyun Sect.

After negotiations, the Liuyun Sect finally agreed that this was a personal grudge between Ye Hao and Long Ao, and that it would not involve the Liuyun Sect or the Eighth Level Long Family. Left with no other choice, Ye Hao could only take his two One-Line Heaven companions and leave Red Fire Town.

Ye Hao knew that although the Liuyun Sect was powerful, it would never offend the Nebula Royal Family and the Fifth Level Long Family for his sake.

Because of this, it was pointless for him to remain in Red Fire Town. 'As long as Long Ao doesn't appear, am I supposed to just wait here for the rest of my life?'

When Long Ao received the news, he did not return to his family. Even with the Nebula Royal Family and the Fifth Level Long Family intervening, 'if I show up at the Long Family's estate and Ye Hao finds out, who knows what could happen.'

With his family no longer under threat from Ye Hao, Long Ao didn't stay in Red Fire Town either. He set off for Thundercloud City.

「Thundercloud City, City Lord's Mansion.」

"Thank you for your help this time, City Lord. I will definitely repay this favor in the future."

Seeing the young man who had suddenly appeared, Liu Mu seemed a bit surprised, but his expression was mostly one of admiration. He waved his hand and said, "There's no need to be so formal. Come, have a seat."

Inside the pavilion, the two of them sat down.

Ever since the news spread that Long Ao had slain Long Yulang and Ye Gucheng and then successfully escaped after fighting Ye Hao, Liu Mu's attitude had changed dramatically.

"Brother Long, has your Cultivation broken through to the One-Line Heaven Realm?"

Long Ao didn't hide the fact that his Cultivation had advanced. He nodded and said, "I had a lucky breakthrough during my fight with Ye Hao."

"A lucky breakthrough?"

With a helpless expression and a wry smile, Liu Mu said enviously, "Brother Long, your talent and potential are the greatest I have ever seen. But even though the Fifth Level Long Family and the Nebula Royal Family intervened this time, Ye Hao will certainly not let this go. You still need to be careful."

"I will, City Lord."

"If you don't mind, you can call me Brother Liu."

Seemingly a little surprised, Long Ao nonetheless said, "Brother Liu, I'm very curious. Why did the Fifth Level Long Family and the Nebula Royal Family help my Long Family this time?"

Long Ao was very curious about this. After all, in the eyes of the Nebula Royal Family and the Fifth Level Long Family, his own family was completely dispensable. 'So why would they bother to help?'

"Brother Long, the only reason the Nebula Royal Family and the Fifth Level Long Family were willing to step in was because of you."

"Because of me?"

"That's right. If it were the you from a few months ago, I believe neither the Nebula Royal Family nor the Fifth Level Long Family would have intervened. But ever since you killed Long Yulang and Ye Gucheng, and then escaped your battle with Ye Hao intact, the Nebula Royal Family and the Fifth Level Long Family have been planning to recruit you."

'Recruit me?'

Long Ao instantly understood the meaning behind Liu Mu's words. 'In the end, the reason the Nebula Royal Family and the Fifth Level Long Family acted wasn't because of his family, but because they coveted his talent and potential.'

In other words, if he had failed to escape from Ye Hao, the Nebula Royal Family and the Fifth Level Long Family wouldn't have given him or his family a second glance. 'At the end of the day, talent and strength are what matter most.'

As if he knew what Long Ao was thinking, Liu Mu said, "That's just how the world is. You must learn to adapt to it, not reject it."

He didn't dwell on the issue. 'Whatever the motives of the Nebula Royal Family and the Fifth Level Long Family, the fact remains that they helped me and my family. My family is safe now, which is a good thing, more or less.'

"Brother Long, what are your plans now?"

"Hmph. I don't bother those who don't bother me. Since Ye Hao wants to deal with me, I'll give him the chance."

Not the least bit surprised, Liu Mu said, "With the Nebula Royal Family and the Fifth Level Long Family having stepped in, the Liuyun Sect probably won't interfere in this matter."

As if he had just thought of something, Long Ao asked eagerly, "Brother Liu, I want to ask you, are there even more powerful existences above the One-Line Heaven Realm? And what kind of Realm is Evolution?"

"So you don't know about the Evolution Realm yet."

"No. Ye Hao is an Evolutionary Martial Artist, and his personal strength is immense."

"That's right, Ye Hao is indeed an Evolutionary Martial Artist. When a Martial Artist breaks through from the Postnatal to the Innate stage, there are the Five Innate Realms: Hundred Scattered Heaven, One-Line Heaven, Evolution, Fusion, and Unity. Advancing through each Realm is a qualitative leap in power."

'The Five Innate Realms? Hundred Scattered Heaven, One-Line Heaven, Evolution, Fusion, and Unity.' Long Ao finally understood the five great Innate Realms.

"Brother Long, there is only one thing you need to do now: use your Spiritual Power to fill the 108 acupoints in your body. The more acupoints you fill, the stronger you'll become. Once you've filled all of them, you can try to condense your own Momentum. After that, you'll use that Momentum to evolve the 108 acupoints. When all of them have been evolved, you will have truly stepped into the Evolution Realm."

'I see.'

Long Ao was well aware that although he had successfully condensed his own Momentum under Ye Hao's immense pressure, his Cultivation would not officially be considered at the Evolution Realm until he had evolved all 108 acupoints.

He didn't let his mind wander to the Evolution Realm. Long Ao was not one to aim too high too fast. He knew that to reach the Martial Arts Peak, one had to proceed step by step. Rushing for quick gains would bring no benefits.

'Completely filling all 108 acupoints with Spiritual Power will be no easy task. It looks like getting revenge is going to be just as difficult.'

'The gap between the One-Line Heaven Realm and the Evolution Realm is just as vast as the one between the Hundred Scattered Heaven Realm and the One-Line Heaven Realm.'

"Brother Long, I know you're eager for revenge, but I must advise you not to be rash. As the saying goes, for a true gentleman, ten years is not too late for vengeance. With your talent and potential, I believe that even breaking through to the Evolution Realm won't be difficult. It will not be too late to kill Ye Hao then."

Nodding, Long Ao said, "Brother Liu, I know what to do. I won't make a move rashly until my strength has grown."

"Brother Long, what do you plan to do next?"

"I will stay in Thundercloud City for a while. Later, I will head to Nebula City. The day I return to Thundercloud City will be the day I get my revenge." His face was filled with determination. 'Ye Hao must die.'