War God Long Ao

The Celestial Martial Continent was divided into nine states: Celestial State, Di Zhou, Rizhou, Yuezhou, Sunset State, Yunzhou, Chizhou, Illusion State, and Heilin State.

Chizhou was dominated by the Nine Great Clans: the Wang, Hao, Duanmu, Long, Miao, Wei, Zhou, Fang, and Yan Families.

Red Dragon City was the territory of the Long Family.

Ever since Long Potian had reached the Celestial Ladder Peak, the other Eight Great Clans had not dared to provoke the Long Family. In their hearts, however, they couldn't wait for the family to be destroyed.

For some unknown reason, over a thousand Spirit Beasts suddenly appeared in Red Fire Town, including eight Supreme Venerables. The Long Family, however, only had three Supreme Venerables. Eight against three—anyone could imagine the outcome.

In the past, even if there were grievances among the Nine Great Clans, the other eight families wouldn't have just stood by and watched. But now, the situation was completely different.

However, the Eight Supreme Venerable Spiritual Beasts didn't dare to act rashly. No matter what, the Long Family still had three Supreme Venerables. If they clashed head-on, even if they could ultimately destroy the Long Family, they would likely suffer heavy losses.

The Eight Supreme Venerable Spiritual Beasts were no fools, so they dispatched over a thousand Spirit Beasts to attack Red Dragon City. They would wait until the Long Family was exhausted, and then the Eight Supreme Venerable Spiritual Beasts would make their move. 'Wouldn't it be easy to finish off the Long Family then?'

Red Dragon City.

The Long Family estate.

Looking at the state of Red Dragon City, Long Bu was utterly miserable. 'As the head of the foremost of the Nine Great Clans, with a son who has reached the Celestial Ladder Peak, I believed the family was destined to soar to new heights. But now?' In just a few short months, the situation had completely reversed.

"Who could be behind this?"

"Father, you suspect someone is orchestrating this?"

"It's simple. In all these years, Chizhou has never seen so many Spirit Beasts. But now, over a thousand Transformation Spirit Beasts—including eight Supreme Venerable Spirit Beasts—have appeared. They aren't attacking the other Eight Great Clans; they're only targeting our Long Family. If that doesn't prove someone is deliberately targeting us, what does?"

Long Potian nodded, his expression incredibly grim.

Now that the Eight Supreme Venerable Spiritual Beasts and over a thousand Spirit Beasts were all gathered at Red Dragon City, the other Eight Great Clans were turning a blind eye, showing no intention of helping at all.

If they fought to the bitter end, there would be only one outcome: the Long Family would be annihilated by the Spirit Beasts.

"Potian, if you ask Long Ao for help, will he come?"

In the past, Long Bu would never in a million years have asked Long Ao for help. But the situation now was completely different. The reason was simple: he had learned what Long Ao had accomplished a few months prior.

"I don't know."

Deep down, Long Potian was reluctant for Long Ao to come. 'After all, the power of the Eight Supreme Venerable Spiritual Beasts is immense. Even Long Ao might not be able to stand against them.'

Long Bu sighed deeply. "I've received news," he said. "Long Ao destroyed the Blood Sea Sect. He didn't just kill ten Venerables; he also instantly killed three Supreme Venerables. With that kind of power, if Long Ao is willing to help, our Long Family can be saved."

'Killing ten Venerables and instantly killing three Supreme Venerables... that level of strength is just terrifying.' Long Bu was certain that if Long Ao could instantly kill three Supreme Venerables, then dealing with the Eight Supreme Venerable Spiritual Beasts would be no difficult task.

"Father, after how you treated Long Ao back then..."

Although Long Potian didn't finish, his meaning was clear. Long Bu felt a pang of guilt. 'I never imagined Long Ao's talent and potential were so immense. It just goes to show you can know a man's face, but not the depths of his strength.'

"Father, there's something I never told you. Back when Brother Long and I climbed the Ninety-Nine-Heaven Celestial Ladder, it wasn't me who reached the Celestial Ladder Peak. It was Brother Long."

"What did you say?!"

Hearing this, Long Bu was utterly stunned. He had never, ever imagined that the one who truly reached the Celestial Ladder Peak was not his own son, but Long Ao.

"Potian, why didn't you say so sooner? If I had known earlier, I would never have chosen to abandon Long Ao, no matter what."

Of course, Long Bu knew what it meant to reach the Celestial Ladder Peak. That, combined with Long Ao destroying the Blood Sea Sect—killing ten Venerables and instantly killing three Supreme Venerables—painted a very clear picture of the man.

At that moment, Long Bu was filled with a regret so deep it was visceral. 'If I had known back then that he had reached the Celestial Ladder Peak, how could I possibly have treated him that way?'

However, Long Bu hadn't completely given up hope. His son and Long Ao had a good relationship, after all. Everything hinged on this moment. 'If Long Ao comes, we're saved. If he doesn't... then I suppose he's gone for good.'

"The Eight Supreme Venerable Spiritual Beasts."

Watching the Eight Supreme Venerable Spiritual Beasts in the distance staring intently at them, both Long Bu and Long Potian wore grave expressions. If the eight beasts attacked together, the Long Family was doomed.

The Eight Supreme Venerable Spiritual Beasts had intended to slowly wear down the Long Family's strength, but for some unknown reason, they suddenly attacked, aiming for a swift and decisive battle.

In the blink of an eye, the Eight Supreme Venerable Spiritual Beasts began to wreak havoc in Red Dragon City, embarking on a swift slaughter. The Long Family's two other Supreme Venerables made their move, but they were no match for the eight beasts and were instantly overwhelmed.

Seeing this, Long Bu fell into complete despair. He sighed deeply and said, "Potian, leave Red Dragon City, quickly! Remember, the family's honor now rests on your shoulders. As long as you live, there's hope for our family to rise again."

"I will not leave." These four simple words made Long Potian's intentions clear: he would not leave, swearing to live or die with his family.

Long Bu sighed deeply. 'I know my son's personality all too well. Since he's chosen not to leave, nothing I say will make him go.'

Just as the two were preparing to act, a long cry echoed through the air. Following it, a black Human Shadow shot in from the distance, arriving in the blink of an eye. A moment later, Long Ao's figure appeared within Red Dragon City.

"It's Long Ao! It's really Long Ao!"

Seeing Long Ao's sudden appearance, Long Bu was ecstatic. 'After all,' he thought, 'if Long Ao can instantly kill three Supreme Venerable Martial Artists, then he has the power to annihilate the Eight Supreme Venerable Spiritual Beasts.'

Long Bu saw a savior, but Long Potian only felt a pang of guilt. 'No matter how Father and the Long Family treated him in the past, Long Ao still chose to come. This proves that no matter what happened, he still considers me a good friend.'

It would be a lie to say Long Potian wasn't moved. Overcome with emotion, he charged forward without a second thought. This gave Long Bu a huge fright. He knew his son's strength better than anyone; there was no way Potian was a match for eight Supreme Venerables. Long Bu stared after his son for a long moment, but ultimately, he stayed put. When it came down to it, his own life was more important than anything else—more important even than his son's.