War God Long Ao

Two months passed in the blink of an eye.

The Third Level Long Family still couldn't find Long Ao, and neither could the other three great forces.

Where on earth had Long Ao gone?

Had he really left the Kyushu Spirit Realm?

The Third Level Long Family knew full well that if Long Ao left the Kyushu Spirit Realm and abandoned his family, finding him in the vast sea of humanity would be next to impossible.

News of Long Ao wreaking havoc on the Third Level Long Family had already spread throughout the Kyushu Spirit Realm. If they couldn't capture him, the Third Level Long Family would lose all face.

The Third Level Long Family, Main Hall.

"Sect Leader, we still haven't found any trace of Long Ao. In all likelihood, he has already left the Kyushu Spirit Realm. My only worry is that he might abandon his family. If he does, finding him will be much more difficult."

Long Mowen nodded, his expression incredibly grim.

"Elder, this business with Long Ao must be settled quickly. Otherwise, we'll become the laughingstock of the entire Kyushu Spirit Realm."

"What do you mean, Sect Leader?"

"Take the Law Enforcement Celestial Venerables to the Ordinary Spirit Realm. No matter what it takes, bring Long Ao's family to me. I refuse to believe he would abandon them."

"Sect Leader, I'm not sure if I should say this, but..."

"Speak."

Throughout the entire Third Level Long Family, perhaps only Grand Elder Long Yan dared to speak to the Sect Leader in such a manner. After all, they were the two most powerful individuals in the Third Level Long Family. Long Mowen was number one, and Long Yan was number two.

"Sect Leader, if the world finds out we're threatening Long Ao by capturing his family, I fear it will damage our family's reputation."

Waving his hand dismissively, Long Mowen sneered, "I don't care what happens. I want Long Ao dead."

Long Yan let out a deep sigh. He knew this was just the Sect Leader's nature. 'He'll stop at nothing to eliminate any threat to the Sect's interests.'

Ultimately left with no choice, Long Yan could only take ten Law Enforcement Celestial Venerables and depart for the Ordinary Spirit Realm.

Long Ao had deliberately hidden the existence of Long Ao Peak precisely because he feared implicating his family. As a result, it would not be an easy task for Long Yan to find their whereabouts.

While sending their experts to the Ordinary Spirit Realm, the Third Level Long Family also spread the news that they were looking for Long Ao's family there.

The Imperial City's largest Spirit Beast Mountain Range.

Long Ao had been in Cultivation for nearly two months, but he was still unable to break through to the Void Supreme Venerable realm. He was just one step away, yet it felt like a world of difference.

Long Ao sensed that he was just a hair's breadth away from the Void Supreme Venerable realm. It was as if he had reached the very threshold, but for some reason, he just couldn't cross it.

The difference in power between a Void Venerable and a Void Supreme Venerable was immense, especially under the current circumstances.

'What exactly is the problem?'

He racked his brain but still couldn't figure out what was wrong. During this period, he had absorbed a portion of the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon's power. According to Long Fu, that power should have been enough to fuel a breakthrough. And yet...

Even Long Fu had no idea what was happening.

There was nothing Long Ao could do; it seemed he could only rely on luck. Just then, he happened to overhear a piece of news—news concerning the Third Level Long Family and his own.

The moment he heard the news, Long Ao's expression changed drastically. His face darkened as he muttered, "Third Level Long Family, you've asked for this."

His family had always been Long Ao's Achilles' heel. Anyone who wanted to make a move against the Long Family would have to go through him first.

Long Ao left the Spirit Beast Mountain Range.

The Kyushu Spirit Realm was divided into four major territories: the Imperial City to the east, the Third Level Long Family to the west, the Netherworld Mansion to the south, and Piaomiao Palace to the north. Long Ao was currently located in the eastern territory, the Imperial City.

Each of the Kyushu Spirit Realm's four territories was immeasurably vast.

Long Ao moved cautiously within the Imperial City. After all, when his Dragon Sect had annihilated three major sects and rivaled the Ghost King Sect, it had directly infringed upon the Imperial City's interests. In all likelihood, the Imperial City would eventually move against him.

Under the circumstances, Long Ao had no desire to provoke the Imperial City. 'If the Third Level Long Family and the Imperial City attack me at the same time, won't I be attacked from both sides?'

The Third Level Long Family. The Imperial City.

Long Ao prepared to leave the Imperial City for the Ordinary Spirit Realm. Although his family's location was secret, he couldn't take any chances. 'What if the Third Level Long Family finds Long Ao Peak?'

Long Ao could easily imagine what would happen. If the Third Level Long Family dispatched their Law Enforcement Celestial Venerables, even with the Fire Qilin guarding Long Ao Peak, could his family withstand an assassination attempt or a full-blown assault?

'Others might not know, but how could I not?'

The Fire Qilin's true power was immense, but it was severely injured and had not recovered at all. Forget a Celestial Venerable, it might not even be able to defeat a Supreme Venerable. It could only rely on its intimidating aura to scare enemies away.

If the enemy was scared away, all would be well. But what if they weren't?

It was for this very reason that Long Ao was so desperate to leave the Kyushu Spirit Realm and return to the Celestial State.

The Imperial City's Teleportation Array.

There was only one way to get from the Kyushu Spirit Realm to the Ordinary Spirit Realm: the major Teleportation Arrays. However, these arrays were held in a tight grip by the Four Great Forces. Anyone who wished to leave had to get their approval.

The Four Great Forces had long ago made a pact to balance the upper and lower Spirit Realms by prohibiting travel between them during normal times.

It would have been difficult for Long Ao to leave the Kyushu Spirit Realm even under normal circumstances, let alone now.

"I need to travel to the Ordinary Spirit Realm."

The guard at the Teleportation Array was a Celestial Venerable, one of the Imperial City's Law Enforcement Celestial Venerables. He was extremely arrogant, giving Long Ao a dismissive sideways glance before asking, "Name and origin?"

"Long Ao, from the Third Level Long Family."

Long Ao hadn't claimed to be from the Imperial City, but the Celestial Venerable clearly didn't believe his stated origin. The guard suddenly produced a portrait from his robes, gave it a quick glance, and said coldly, "Long Ao of the Red Fire Town Long Family. Come with me."

Long Ao was shocked. He never would have imagined the guard would recognize him at a glance. Just as he was about to flee, he found his body had been locked in place. Escaping would not be easy.

"Long Ao, I'm just following orders. Once the Imperial City hands you over to the Third Level Long Family, whether you live or die will be up to you."

'Just as I expected.'

Long Ao was curious. He couldn't understand why the Imperial City was helping the Third Level Long Family. Even if the Long Family was considered the head of the Four Great Forces, the Imperial City shouldn't be so accommodating. After all, the great war between the Four Great Forces years ago had resulted in countless casualties.

"Senior, you and I have no grievance between us. Do me this favor, and you'll find it benefits you as well. I, Long Ao, will remember this kindness."

"You can go."

"Huh?" Hearing the guard actually tell him to leave, Long Ao was completely baffled. He had no idea what the man meant.

(PS: I've been burning the midnight oil too much lately, and to be honest, I (Xiaojiu) am a bit exhausted. I slept all day yesterday and didn't wake up until ten. Here's the first chapter, please bear with me.)