War God Long Ao

Break away from the Nebula Royal Family?

Hearing Long Ao's words, both Long Haoshi and Long Yi were a little surprised.

They both knew very well what it would mean for the Long Family to break away from the Nebula Royal Family.

Long Haoshi asked with a solemn expression, "Ao'er, has your relationship with the Nebula Royal Family already deteriorated to this point?"

How could Long Ao not understand his grandfather's meaning? He shook his head and said, "Grandfather, I'm sure you both are already aware of the grudge between me and the Nebula National Protection Hall."

Long Haoshi and Long Yi both nodded. They were already well-aware of what had transpired between Ao'er and the Nebula National Protection Hall.

"Grandfather, Father, during my time away, I've gradually come to understand a certain truth: when you're living under someone else's roof, you have no choice but to bow your head."

It seemed Long Haoshi and Long Yi knew what Long Ao was about to say. But they both felt it was only natural. After all, in the eyes of the Nebula Kingdom, the Long Family was insignificant.

"I know that to the Nebula Royal Family, our Long Family is indeed insignificant. But if the Long Family remains in the Nebula Kingdom forever..."

Long Ao didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was already clear.

Neither Long Haoshi nor Long Yi were fools; of course they understood what Ao'er was implying. Neither of them spoke, instead lowering their heads in thought.

After a moment of thought, Long Yi finally spoke up. "Ao'er, we understand what you mean. But as you just said, our Long Family's status and strength are what they are. If we break away from the Nebula Kingdom, will they really let us go?"

Long Haoshi added, "Even if the Nebula Kingdom were willing to let us go, with our Long Family's current strength, I'm afraid it would be difficult to establish a foothold elsewhere."

Long Ao had already considered his grandfather's worries.

But it was for this very reason that Long Ao was even more determined to have the family leave the Nebula Royal Family. He didn't want himself or his family to be constrained at every turn.

"Grandfather, Father, I know that at the beginning, after leaving the Nebula Kingdom, our Long Family will face immense difficulties. But as long as we can get over this hurdle, our Long Family will definitely rise. Trust me."

Staring deeply at Long Ao, both Long Haoshi and Long Yi suddenly nodded. "Ao'er, since you've made your decision, we choose to believe in you."

"Patriarch, the Nebula Emperor, accompanied by the Crown Prince and the National Protection Hall Master, has come to pay a personal visit."

Just then, a servant from the Outer Sect suddenly ran in, knelt on one knee, and reported.

The Nebula Emperor? The Crown Prince? The National Protection Hall Master?

Hearing that these three had come, Long Haoshi, Long Yi, and Long Ao all stood up, expressions of astonishment on their faces.

One had to understand that within the Nebula Kingdom, there were only two people with the most actual power. The first was the Emperor of the Nebula Royal Family, Ouyang Feng, and the second was the National Protection Hall Master, Tang Lin. As for Ouyang Fei, he was the future Emperor of the Kingdom.

Seemingly guessing the purpose of their visit, Long Ao said, "Grandfather, Father, I don't want to see them. Please see them out for me."

Long Haoshi blocked Long Ao's path. "Ao'er, no matter what, our Long Family hasn't broken away from the Nebula Kingdom yet. If we tear off all face now, our family will be in a very passive position."

Of course, Long Ao understood his grandfather's meaning. Left with no other choice, he could only stay.

A short while later, Ouyang Fei, Ouyang Feng, and Tang Lin entered the Long Family's main hall with smiles. Tang Lin's voice arrived before he did.

"Brother Long, you've truly brought great honor to our Nebula Kingdom this time."

Hearing Tang Lin's words, the expressions of all three members of the Long Family changed.

How could Long Ao not understand the meaning behind Tang Lin's words? He snorted coldly in his heart. 'Back when I was forced out of the National Protection Hall, where was the Nebula Royal Family? Where was Tang Lin?'

"Hall Master, my apologies, but I am no longer a member of the Nebula National Protection Hall. So this time, in the Thunder Battle, I represented only myself."

Tang Lin and Ouyang Feng showed no anger at Long Ao's words. Still smiling, the three of them took their respective seats.

"Long Ao, I know the Nebula Royal Family has wronged you in this matter," Ouyang Feng said. "However, I have already discussed it with Brother Tang. From this moment on, you, Long Ao, are officially the Vice Hall Master of the National Protection Hall, and you will be the next Hall Master."

Hearing this, Long Haoshi and Long Yi were greatly shocked, for they both knew what being the National Protection Hall Master signified.

Long Ao, however, felt no surprise at all. 'After all, I participated in the Thunder Battle and won second place. But what if I hadn't achieved this?'

'Without a doubt, if I hadn't taken second place in the Thunder Battle, not only would the Nebula Kingdom not have let me return to the National Protection Hall, they would have even kicked me while I was down.'

It was for this very reason that Long Ao had already made his decision.

But before Long Ao could speak, Tang Lin suddenly said, "Patriarch Long, three days ago, we issued a proclamation. From now on, the Long Family will be the 'Earth Emperor' of Red Fire Town. No matter when, no matter what happens, the Nebula Kingdom will not interfere in the affairs of Red Fire Town."

Hearing Tang Lin's words, not only Long Haoshi and Long Yi, but even Long Ao was utterly stunned.

The three members of the Long Family were no fools; of course they understood what this action by the Nebula Kingdom meant.

In other words, from this day forward, Red Fire Town belonged to the Long Family, not the Nebula Kingdom.

"Long Ao, if you are still not satisfied after the Royal Family has done all this, then the only thing left for me is to abdicate the throne to you," Ouyang Feng said with a smile.

"Your Majesty, you absolutely mustn't!" Long Haoshi exclaimed in alarm, hurriedly trying to smooth things over, terrified that Long Ao would anger Ouyang Feng.

No matter what, the Long Family was still on the Nebula Kingdom's territory. If they completely tore off all face with the Nebula Royal Family, the Long Family would be the one to suffer in the end.

As the Patriarch of the Long Family, Long Haoshi's first thought was of the family's best interests.

How could Long Ao not know what his grandfather was thinking? He sighed deeply in his heart. 'For the family, for Grandfather and Father... it seems I can only choose to compromise.'

"Your Majesty, Hall Master, although I will not return to the National Protection Hall, I can promise that if the Nebula Kingdom is ever in trouble, I, Long Ao, will absolutely not stand idly by. This is the most I can do. I hope you can both understand."

Hearing Ao'er say this, Long Haoshi and Long Yi were greatly alarmed.

But Ouyang Feng and Tang Lin both burst into laughter. Ouyang Feng said with a laugh, "No problem. As long as you're happy, that's all that matters. By the way, Long Ao, I know about the grudge between you and the Liuyun Sect. If you're willing, my Nebula Kingdom can help you annihilate the Liuyun Sect at any time."

"Thank you, but I will settle the score between myself and the Liuyun Sect on my own."

Regarding the Liuyun Sect, Long Ao had already given it some thought. With his current strength, it was about time he went to the Liuyun Sect to take his revenge.

"Alright. In that case, we wish you success."

Long Haoshi and Long Yi were a little surprised by Ouyang Feng and Tang Lin's attitude. It was only at this moment that they finally understood: Long Ao had already grown to a point where even the Nebula Royal Family had no choice but to take him into consideration.