War God Long Ao

「Outside the auction house.」

"You dog, stop right there for this Young Master."

"Who are you calling a dog?"

"Calling you a dog." Realizing he'd been played, Jiang Jun was furious, but he was stopped by the Third Prince, Zhao Hao.

With a cold laugh, Zhao Hao said, "Long Ao, a National Protection Master of the Nebula Kingdom and a One-Line Heaven Martial Artist. I'm quite puzzled. Has the Nebula Kingdom run out of people? To actually let a piece of trash into the Nebula National Protection Hall."

Taunting, contempt, and disdain.

The Third Prince and Jiang Jun had no expert bodyguards with them, but the two of them remained calm. They were completely confident that, given their status in Thunder City, the other party wouldn't dare act recklessly even if he had ten thousand times the nerve.

"Get out of my way."

Not bothering to deal with them, Long Ao couldn't even be bothered to say another word to such arrogant young masters. He turned to leave but was blocked by the two again.

"For the Nebula Kingdom's sake, I'll spare your life. But you have to hand over the Thousand-Year Thunder Fruit."

In a whirlwind, Long Ao's body vanished. Seeing that he had ignored them, the expressions on Jiang Jun's and Zhao Hao's faces turned extremely gloomy—as ugly as could be.

"Third Prince, that man is so insolent. If we just let this go, won't we become a laughingstock?"

Nodding, Zhao Hao said in a cold voice, "I'll make him learn the consequences of offending me." His terrible reputation in Thunder City was renowned, and Long Ao's blatant disregard was something he could not possibly let slide.

「Inside the Nebula Post Station.」

"Brother Long, are you all right?"

"I'm fine."

"Brother Long, I'm sorry about what happened just now. For the sake of the Kingdom, I had no choice."

How could Long Ao not know what was on Ouyang Fei's mind? He hadn't blamed him for a second. After all, Ouyang Fei's status was clear. Once he provoked the Thunder Royal Family and the major families, it wouldn't just involve Ouyang Fei; it would even implicate the entire Nebula Kingdom.

Smiling, Long Ao said, "Brother Ouyang, it's fine. I understand your situation."

Ouyang Fei's expression was grave. After some thought, he said, "Brother Long, you've now provoked the Thunder Royal Family, the Jiang Family, the Duanmu Family, and the Long Family. So, Brother Long, why don't you return to the Kingdom first to treat your wife? I'll handle the matter of the Thunder Battle."

"Brother Ouyang, this matter started because of me. I absolutely will not leave until it's resolved. As for this Thousand-Year Thunder Fruit, I'll have to trouble you to send someone to deliver it back to Red Fire Town."

Long Ao's meaning was simple. First, send the Thousand-Year Thunder Fruit back to awaken Yuyin. As for himself, he would not leave Thunder City. In the end, Long Ao was utterly and completely frustrated.

In Thunder City, besides the overlord that was the Thunder Royal Family, he had offended all three giants: the Jiang Family, the Long Family, and the Duanmu Family. Long Ao knew very well that if the Four Great Forces teamed up against him, even Ouyang Fei and the Nebula Kingdom wouldn't dare to fully support him.

"Brother Long."

"Brother Ouyang, things have already reached this point. It seems our only choice is to face things as they come." Long Ao took the Thousand-Year Thunder Fruit from his robes and handed it to Ouyang Fei.

"Brother Ouyang, no matter what happens, you must get this Thousand-Year Thunder Fruit to Yuyin safely. I'm counting on you."

Looking deeply at the man before him, Ouyang Fei sighed. He understood the importance of this Thousand-Year Thunder Fruit better than anyone. He nodded and said, "Don't worry. Leave it to me."

Ouyang Fei left with the Thousand-Year Thunder Fruit. Before Long Ao could even return to his room, a few people approached from another direction. It was Yu Wei and his group.

"Hmph. Long Ao, stop right there."

"What is it?"

"Long Ao, we already know what happened today. We have no right to interfere with what you do, but you must understand one thing. You are now a National Protection Master of the Nebula National Protection Hall. Everything you do represents the Nebula Kingdom. You've now offended the Thunder Royal Family, the Jiang Family, the Long Family, and the Duanmu Family. I want to ask you, have you given any thought to the Nebula Kingdom at all?"

This time, the Nebula National Protection Hall had sent a total of ten National Protection Masters: Long Ao, Luo Cheng, Yu Wei, Mao Feng, Tong Bo, Hao Jiangjun, Hao Chao, Ye Rong, Lin Yiyi, and Wang Huan.

As the Vice Hall Master of the National Protection Hall, Luo Cheng had originally intended to protect Long Ao. However, the events of the day had severely threatened the Nebula National Protection Hall and the Nebula Royal Family. As Vice Hall Master, even Luo Cheng could no longer continue to shield him.

"Hahaha, Brother Yu, I was there when it happened. It really wasn't Brother Long's fault."

"Crown Prince Ouyang, this is a matter for our National Protection Hall. I hope the Royal Family will not interfere."

The Nebula National Protection Hall, while it answered to the Nebula Royal Family, was also an independent entity. Unless the Emperor of the Nebula Kingdom came in person, no one else in the entire Kingdom could command the National Protection Hall.

Ouyang Fei seemed to want to say something, but in the end, he kept his mouth shut. His face, however, was etched with displeasure.

"Yu Wei, I told you before, if you provoke me again, I'll kill you. Are you itching for a beating?"

Hearing this, Yu Wei jumped in fright. 'He had firsthand knowledge of Long Ao's overbearing ways. This was a man who could even defeat Hao Chao. If Long Ao really decided to beat me up, wouldn't I be in for it?'

Luo Cheng coughed twice and said with some displeasure, "Brother Long, you were indeed in the wrong this time. If the Thunder Royal Family and the three major families decide to step in, it won't just be you. Even the National Protection Hall will suffer. Do you understand?"

Long Ao wasn't an idiot. 'I get it now. When I was useful, the National Protection Hall treated me like a treasure. Now that I've stirred up trouble, they want to kick me out.'

All nine other members of the National Protection Hall were present. Their intentions were already crystal clear.

With a cold laugh, Long Ao retorted, "What do you want?"

Yu Wei snorted coldly. "Long Ao, our meaning is simple. Because of your recklessness, you've provoked the Thunder Royal Family and the three major families. The National Protection Hall will not clean up your mess. So, from now on, we hope…"

"Hope my ass."

Not even waiting for Yu Wei to get angry, Long Ao said directly, "A National Protection Hall like this is useless to be a part of anyway. Luo Cheng, from this moment on, I officially withdraw from the National Protection Hall. Whatever happens is my business alone and has nothing to do with the National Protection Hall or the Nebula Royal Family."

Hearing this, Luo Cheng and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief. No matter what, even if the Thunder Royal Family and the three major families came looking for trouble with Long Ao, it wouldn't implicate the Nebula Royal Family or the National Protection Hall. But at that moment, Ouyang Fei spoke up. "Brother Long, you may no longer be a National Protection Master of the National Protection Hall, but you are my, Ouyang Fei's, sworn brother. No matter what happens, the Nebula Kingdom and I will fully support you."

"Crown Prince Ouyang, you…" Yu Wei was stunned, not expecting Ouyang Fei to suddenly declare his stance so forcefully.