War God Long Ao

Even the Third Level Long Family never expected Long Ao to accept the challenge.

Kyushu Spirit Realm. Third Level Long Family. Main Hall.

At this moment, Long Yan and Long Mowen's expressions were as grim as could be.

After killing Su Chen, Long Ao had only kept his soul, sending the other eleven corpses back to the Long Family. His message was clear.

Such a humiliation was utterly intolerable.

"Let's go ourselves, Elder. I want to see just how arrogant this Long Ao can be."

Provoking the Long Family was something Long Mowen could never accept.

Long Yan sighed deeply and said with resignation, "Patriarch, you and I both know what Long Chen is like. He challenged Long Ao, and Long Ao accepted. If we were to kill Long Ao now, Long Chen would surely be displeased. Losing Long Chen over someone like Long Ao... it's just not worth it."

Long Mowen, who had been furious just a moment ago, sat down the instant he heard that name.

Nodding, Long Mowen said, "I can't shake the feeling that something is off. Long Ao is only an Earth Venerable. How could he dare to accept a challenge from Long Chen? Could it be he's hiding his true strength? Has his cultivation already broken through to the Realm King Realm?"

Previously, Long Mowen would never have had such concerns. But now, ever since Su Chen and the ten others were annihilated, he had grown extremely wary of this Long Ao. If it weren't for Long Chen, he would have acted long ago.

"Patriarch, I've already made inquiries about Long Ao's cultivation. He is, without a doubt, in the Earth Venerable Realm. The only reason he was able to kill Su Chen was by relying on the power of an array."

"Then why would he dare to accept the challenge?"

"He's bluffing. He wants to use Long Chen to build his reputation. Whether he'll actually dare to show up is another question entirely."

Nodding in agreement, Long Mowen and Long Yan gazed at the eleven corpses on the floor. Killing Intent billowed from them, and they wished they could immediately set out for the Celestial State in the Ordinary Spirit Realm.

Long Haoshi and the others were also astonished by Long Ao's actions. Killing their eleven experts was one thing, but sending the bodies back was a clear provocation.

Never mind the Third Level Long Family; no one could tolerate such a thing.

Long Haoshi and the others never imagined Long Ao would act this way. It seemed Long Ao was about to officially confront the Third Level Long Family.

Long Family. Main Hall.

"Ao'Er, are you really going?"

"Grandfather, this battle is unavoidable. Besides, my cultivation has already reached Peak Earth Venerable. I need pressure to achieve a breakthrough. I hope Long Chen doesn't disappoint me in this fight. I intend to use the pressure from him to break through to the Celestial Venerable Realm."

He gave his grandson a deep look. Seeing that his mind was made up, Long Haoshi didn't try to persuade him any further.

In the time that followed, Long Ao devoted himself completely to his cultivation. Long Fu had already completed the Refinement of Su Chen's Soul Power, giving half to Long Ao's family and keeping the other half for himself.

According to Long Fu, absorbing all of Su Chen's Soul Power would have greatly aided his breakthrough to the Celestial Venerable Realm. But with only half that power, the benefit was clearly diminished.

A period of calm followed.

Since Long Chen challenged Long Ao and Long Ao accepted, both the Third Level Long Family and the Imperial City had completely ceased their activities. They no longer caused trouble for the Dragon Sect or Long Ao. This alone was enough to show just how high Long Chen's status was in the Kyushu Spirit Realm.

Just as Long Ao was preparing to head for Tianshan Mountain, he stumbled upon a piece of information—information about the person who had nearly gotten him killed.

The one who had leaked the news about his Spirit Stones was none other than Black Demon, the top-ranked fighter on the Hundred Battles Ranking and a Peak Human King.

Long Ao's principle was simple: I won't attack unless I am attacked. But if I am, I will repay them double.

And so, Long Ao dispatched numerous disciples to find Black Demon. They finally located him in a town within the Nebula Kingdom.

Staring at the young man who had suddenly appeared before him, Black Demon's expression turned grim. Based on the rumors, he had no confidence he could defeat him. 'A monster who can instantly kill three Supreme Venerables and slaughter the Blood Sea Sect... how can I possibly be his match?'

"Long Ao."

Waving his hand dismissively, Long Ao couldn't be bothered with pleasantries. He said directly, "Out of respect for your position as number one on the Hundred Battles Ranking, I'll give you the chance to end your own life. What you did is unforgivable."

Hearing this, Black Demon's expression darkened further. He said suddenly, "Long Ao, my master is from the Netherworld Mansion. Do you really want to provoke them?"

'Netherworld Mansion?'

Long Ao was no stranger to the Netherworld Mansion. The Kyushu Spirit Realm had Four Great Dominators: the Eastern Emperor City in the east, the West Third Level Long Family, the Southern Netherworld Mansion, and the North Piaomiao Palace. One could only imagine the power a faction like the Netherworld Mansion wielded.

Long Ao was no fool. He knew, of course, that the man was threatening him with the Netherworld Mansion.

Against anyone else, Black Demon's threat might have worked. But he had chosen the wrong target in Long Ao. Would a man who dared to oppose both the Imperial City and the Third Level Long Family really be afraid of him?

"Netherworld Mansion?"

Black Demon had no idea what Long Ao was thinking. He assumed Long Ao was actually afraid and suddenly burst out laughing. "Long Ao, you've already offended the Third Level Long Family and the Imperial City. If you add the Netherworld Mansion to that list... just think about it. Forget yourself, think about your family."

As if afraid Long Ao would kill him, Black Demon pressed on, "Of the Four Great Dominators, the Netherworld Mansion is the most ruthless. If you dare provoke them, you—and your entire family—will die without a grave to call your own."

"Are you finished?"

For a moment, Black Demon didn't understand. He asked subconsciously, "What do you mean?"

"My meaning is simple. I don't want to hear any more of your nonsense. As for the Netherworld Mansion, I couldn't care less. Like you said, I've already offended the Third Level Long Family and the Imperial City. What's one more enemy like the Netherworld Mansion? Wouldn't you agree?"

As if realizing something, Black Demon flinched. He didn't dare to waste any more words. The threat of the Netherworld Mansion clearly wasn't going to scare this man. That being the case, if he didn't run now, when would he?

A cold sneer tugged at the corner of Long Ao's mouth. In a single step, he appeared at Black Demon's side.

"AH!" Staring at the ghost-like Long Ao, Black Demon was scared witless. The top-ranked master on the Hundred Battles Ranking was, in this moment, like a frightened little girl. It was a ridiculous sight.

"Long Ao, you can't kill me! My master will never let you get away with this!"

Long Ao was exasperated. 'Things have already come to this,' he thought, 'and this guy is still threatening me? Does he really think I'm too scared of the Netherworld Mansion to kill him?'

He didn't listen to another word. With Long Ao's current strength, killing Black Demon was a trivial matter.