War God Long Ao

The one-year agreement.

Ye Hao was fully confident he could defeat—and kill—his opponent one year from now.

Although his opponent possessed the greatest potential and talent he had ever seen, was it possible for him to break through to the Evolution Realm and reach his level of strength within a single year?

It didn't matter if anyone else believed it; he absolutely refused to.

Watching Ye Hao leave, Long Mo and Ouyang Fei looked extremely anxious. Neither of them could understand why the young man had insisted on a one-year agreement when they had already helped resolve the matter.

'Does he really have that much confidence? Can he defeat Ye Hao in just one year?'

Never mind Ye Hao; even Long Mo and Ouyang Fei found it hard to believe. Ouyang Fei let out a deep sigh and said, "Brother Long, why must you make things so difficult for yourself?"

"Thank you, Crown Prince and Elder Mo, for your assistance. Long Ao will surely repay this kindness in the future."

"Brother Long, since we hit it off right away, and I'm a few years your senior, why don't you call me Brother Ouyang, and I'll call you Brother Long? How does that sound?"

Long Ao was a bit surprised. He didn't understand why the Crown Prince of the Nebula Kingdom was treating him so well, even suggesting they become sworn brothers. But after a moment's thought, he instantly understood the man's intentions.

Long Ao was no fool. He knew what the Crown Prince was after. 'If I were still the useless trash everyone called me ten years ago, would Ouyang Fei be treating me like this?'

The answer was obvious. But in a world where martial arts reigned supreme, one had to play by its rules. Otherwise, he would be the one to suffer in the end.

"Brother Ouyang, thank you."

"Hahaha, excellent! Brother Long, rest assured, I will accompany you to the Liuyun Sect in one year. I'm also very curious to see what kind of dragon's pool and tiger's den it truly is."

"Long Ao, if you don't mind, I am also willing to accompany you on that trip," Long Mo added.

Regardless of Ouyang Fei's and Long Mo's true motives, their offer was a significant gesture. Long Ao smiled and said with immense confidence, "Thank you, Brother Ouyang and Elder Mo. In one year, I will definitely defeat Ye Hao."

Seeing the powerful confidence radiating from the young man before them, both Long Mo and Ouyang Fei were a little surprised. They exchanged a smile and said no more. After all, actions speak louder than words.

"Brother Long, if you have no objections, why not come with me to Nebula City and take a look?"

"Long Ao, the Patriarch would also like to meet you," Long Mo said.

In his heart, Long Ao didn't really want to go to Nebula City. But no matter what, Long Mo and Ouyang Fei had helped him. It would be ungracious to refuse.

"I've never been to Nebula City, so this is a good opportunity to see it. I suppose I'll be troubling you both."

Hearing this, Ouyang Fei and Long Mo both burst into hearty laughter. Meanwhile, news of Long Ao's challenge to Ye Hao spread throughout Thundercloud City. Everyone who heard the news broke out in a cold sweat for Long Ao, but most were filled with anticipation. After all, Long Ao had brought them far too many surprises and comebacks.

The one-year agreement.

Nebula City, the capital of the Nebula Kingdom, was where the Nebula Royal Family resided. It was also overseen by a super-family like the Fifth Level Long Family.

The Celestial Martial Continent was divided into Kyushu.

The Celestial State was dominated by the Two Great Empires: the Flame Empire and the Thunder Empire. The Nebula Kingdom was one of the Affiliated Kingdoms of the Thunder Empire, and among the many kingdoms, it was considered one of the stronger ones.

Nebula City brought together the most powerful families and Martial Artists in the entire Nebula Kingdom. Here, you could provoke a powerful Martial Artist at any moment. Unless you were a spoiled heir or simply blind, no one dared to act recklessly in Nebula City.

After several days of continuous travel, Long Ao and the others finally arrived at Nebula City.

Gazing at the enormous city walls before him, Long Ao was somewhat astonished. Whether it was Red Fire Town or Thundercloud City, neither could compare to Nebula City. They were on completely different levels.

Long Mo and Ouyang Fei weren't surprised at all. They had seen such expressions too many times to count. Ouyang Fei smiled and said, "Brother Long, will you go directly to the palace, or come by later?"

"No, I'd like to take a good look around Nebula City first. I'll visit the Royal Family later."

"Alright, I'll be waiting for you at the Imperial Palace, Brother Long." Seemingly in a hurry, Ouyang Fei cracked his whip and sped off, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.

"Long Ao, when will you come to my Long Family?" asked Long Mo.

Whether it was the Ninth Level Long Family, the Fifth Level Long Family, or the Sixth Level Long Family, they were all branches of the Long Clan. However, under normal circumstances, a High-Level Long Family would always look down on a Low-Level Long Family.

Deep down, Long Ao felt a certain aversion toward the High-Level Long Families. He shook his head and said, "I don't think I'll go just yet. I want to get some training in first. It won't be too late for me to visit after I've made a breakthrough."

Seeming to understand Long Ao's personality well, Long Mo didn't insist. After exchanging a few pleasantries, he also departed quickly.

With both Ouyang Fei and Long Mo gone, Long Ao finally felt much more relaxed. 'It's better to be on my own, free and unconstrained. The Nebula Royal Family and the Fifth Level Long Family are only interested in my talent and potential. If I ever become useless again, they would probably be the first to turn their backs on me without mercy.'

Putting those thoughts aside, Long Ao paid the entrance fee and entered Nebula City without any trouble.

This was Long Ao's first time leaving Thundercloud City. Stepping into Nebula City, he found that the difference between it and places like Red Fire Town or Thundercloud City was like that between a child and an adult.

Long Ao first found a tavern, ordered a table full of food and wine, and began to eat and drink by himself.

Nebula City was a sea of people; there were crowds everywhere you looked. Martial Artists made up about twenty percent of the population. Long Ao could clearly sense that some of the Martial Artists outside were very powerful, and among them was even an Innate Master.

"Have you guys heard? The Royal Family's Princess Zixia has announced a public marriage proposal. Whoever can hunt the Purple-Winged Blood Gold Lion, take its Beast Pill, and refine it into a Spirit Recovery Pill will get to marry her immediately."

"For real?"

"Old Hei, don't tell me you're thinking of hunting the Purple-Winged Blood Gold Lion? Don't be ridiculous. I heard the Purple-Winged Blood Gold Lion is an extremely vicious Spirit Beast with terrifying strength. Forget about you, even an Innate Powerhouse might not be able to kill it."

'The Purple-Winged Blood Gold Lion?'

Long Ao had, of course, heard of the Purple-Winged Blood Gold Lion that the men nearby were discussing. It was an Innate Spirit Beast, incomparably powerful and not just cruel—it could also channel the thunder and lightning of Heaven and Earth. Unless it was a last resort, no one would willingly provoke a Purple-Winged Blood Gold Lion.

Of course, Long Ao wasn't thinking about Princess Zixia's marriage proposal. There was only one name on his mind: the Purple-Winged Blood Gold Lion. 'If I could hunt it and get its Beast Pill, couldn't I refine a Spirit Recovery Pill?'