War God Long Ao

"Brother Long, Ye Yidao's old flame has entered Flame City."

'Ye Yidao's old flame?'

Hearing this, Long Ao was even more surprised. However, seeing the grave expressions on Bing Hun and Linghu Ning, he knew Ye Yidao's old flame must be a powerful figure.

"Bing Hun, what's the story behind Ye Yidao's old flame?"

Long Ao didn't seem panicked at all, adopting an air of 'come what may'. Bing Hun and Linghu Ning could only look on helplessly.

After a moment's thought, Bing Hun said, "Ye Yidao's old flame is named Chai Sheng. He is a Second Transformation Martial Artist, ranked third on the Hundred Battles Ranking. He has no Sect or backing and relies solely on himself."

'Chai Sheng?'

Long Ao didn't dwell on the other details just yet. That name alone didn't sound like a woman's.

As if sensing Long Ao's confusion, Linghu Ning hesitated for a moment before saying, "Brother Long, I forgot to mention... Chai Sheng is a man, not a woman."

"A man?"

Long Ao was utterly stunned. He never would have imagined that Ye Yidao's "old flame" was actually a man. Didn't that mean Ye Yidao and Chai Sheng were lovers?

The very thought was nauseating.

After briefly grappling with the revelation, Long Ao's surprise grew.

Chai Sheng... no Sect or backing, had reached the Secondary Transformation Realm all on his own and was ranked third on the Hundred Battles Ranking. Those achievements alone were a testament to his incredible talent.

Long Ao's expression turned serious. After all, the power of a Second Transformation Martial Artist was no small matter and could not be underestimated.

No matter where he went or what he did, Long Ao never underestimated an opponent. A single failure could mean losing his life, with no second chances.

Bing Hun and Linghu Ning also seemed utterly disgusted by the matter of Ye Yidao and Chai Sheng, unwilling to speak more about it.

"Brother Long, Chai Sheng is incredibly powerful and despises evil. He has come to Flame City specifically for you. I doubt he would even give the Linghu Family or the Flame Royal Family a second thought."

Nodding, Long Ao acknowledged this. He knew what kind of person Chai Sheng must be; to achieve his current status on his own spoke volumes about his character.

'Can I really back down?'

Since the beginning of his journey, it seemed Long Ao had never backed down. He hadn't before, he wouldn't now, and he certainly wouldn't in the future.

Because of this, Long Ao's expression was resolute as he declared, "If this confrontation is inevitable, then I will wait for him right here."

To be honest, Long Ao was eager to meet this Chai Sheng. His own Cultivation had just broken through to the First Transformation Realm, and he was completely confident against any Martial Artist of the same Level.

But what about a Second Transformation Martial Artist?

Therefore, Long Ao wanted to test himself. With his current strength, what were his chances of defeating a Second Transformation Martial Artist like Chai Sheng?

Whether it was Linghu Ning or Bing Hun, hearing that Long Ao had no intention of leaving Flame City made their faces fill with worry. They were well aware that although Long Ao's Cultivation had reached the Thunder Tribulation Realm, there was still a considerable gap to the Transformation Realm.

Moreover, Chai Sheng wasn't at the First Transformation Realm, but the Secondary Transformation Realm.

The Transformation Realm has three levels, and each one represents a qualitative leap in power.

"Brother Long, I know you're proud and unwilling to leave Flame City, but as they say, revenge is a dish best served cold. Chai Sheng's power is undeniable. We don't need to clash with him head-on, do you agree?"

Throughout the conversation, neither Linghu Ning nor Bing Hun brought up the Ye Family.

They knew very well that the feud between Long Ao and the Ye Family was a done deal. What was done was done, and talking more about it was pointless. They had already decided that if the Ye Family sought revenge, they would stand with Long Ao unconditionally, no matter what happened.

"Bing Hun, Brother Linghu, I know you're worried about me, but I'll say it again: no matter what happens, I will not leave Flame City."

A deep sigh.

Linghu Ning said, "Brother Long, I can't mobilize the power of my family, but I will stand by your side, through life and death."

"Me too."

To say he wasn't moved would be a lie. With friends like these, it was all worth it.

"Thanks," Long Ao said. He didn't say more; words weren't necessary.

Following that, Linghu Ning and Bing Hun began to explain everything they knew about Ye Yidao and Chai Sheng, focusing especially on Chai Sheng's power and background.

「Somewhere in Flame City.」

A young man with an exceptionally feminine appearance walked alone down the street. The surrounding crowd parted for him, not out of fear of his identity, but because of the invisible, bone-chilling aura he exuded.

This youth was none other than Chai Sheng—not only Ye Yidao's old flame, but also the third-ranked Second Transformation Martial Artist on the Hundred Battles Ranking.

Chai Sheng's expression was grim. He had countless men, but Ye Yidao was his absolute favorite. And what happened? He was killed by some punk named Long Ao.

Because of this, when Chai Sheng was passing by Flame City and heard that Long Ao had entered, he didn't hesitate for a second. He went straight into the city, preparing to find this Long Ao and get revenge.

Chai Sheng's reputation was immense. This wasn't just because of his strength; the primary reason was his third-place rank on the Hundred Battles Ranking. In the Mortal World, the Hundred Battles Ranking carried enormous weight and was widely recognized as the most prestigious list of them all.

Anyone who could make it onto the Hundred Battles Ranking was a prodigy of immense talent, let alone someone ranked third. A Second Transformation Martial Artist like him would be considered a genius even among the Six Great Sects, not just in the Mortal World.

Chai Sheng went to the Ye Family. Using their power and resources, he quickly found out Long Ao's location.

「Inside a luxurious restaurant.」

Thanks to the Ye Family's influence, the entire restaurant was empty and silent, save for three people.

The trio were no fools; they obviously knew something was wrong. Bing Hun's voice was heavy as he said, "If I'm not mistaken, Chai Sheng is already here."

"HAHAHA, Bing Hun. It's been years, and you're still as dashing and heroic as ever."

Chai Sheng walked in with a cold smirk. He seemed a little surprised to see Linghu Ning there as well, then finally smiled and said, "Brother Linghu, you're as beautiful as ever."

"Shut your mouth."

Not giving Chai Sheng another chance to speak, Linghu Ning broke out in goosebumps, so disgusted he felt like he was going to vomit.

"You're revolting. Someone like you should go buy a block of tofu and smash your head against it until you drop dead."

"So, you're Long Ao?"

"What if I am?"

"Long Ao... very good. Do you know who I am?"

"Why the hell should I care who you are? You'd better leave. Just looking at someone like you makes me lose my appetite."