War God Long Ao

The news of Long Ao slaying two Realm King Martial Artists and twenty Great Venerable Martial Artists spread like wildfire through the City of Sin, the talk of the town for days on end.

Atop a mountain peak not far from the City of Sin.

Inside a pavilion.

Four men and one woman were gathered. They were none other than the Five Great Emperors who ruled the City of Sin: Eastern Emperor Luo Tian, West Emperor Nameless, Southern Emperor Zhou Chen, Northern Emperor Ye Feng, and Central Emperor Nangong Tu.

Among them, Nameless was the woman. No one knew her real name, nor her identity.

"What do you all think about this business with Long Ao?"

"I’ve already investigated. Long Ao is a disciple from the Celestial State Red Fire Town Long Family. He’s had some incredible luck, rising to power in just a few short months. He also possesses Heaven and Earth’s Momentum. If I’m not mistaken, this boy must be a reincarnated expert."

The other four nodded in agreement with Zhou Chen’s words. In other words, the Five Great Emperors unanimously believed that Long Ao was a reincarnated being.

"What should we do?"

"We still don’t know what Long Ao’s intentions are."

"Long Ao’s intentions are already quite simple. He’s clearly looking to cause trouble for the City of Sin. If I’m not mistaken, Long Ao wants to establish himself in the City of Sin and eventually rule it."

"Hmph. On what grounds?"

Nangong Tu snorted coldly. A mere Great Venerable Martial Artist actually wanted to rule the City of Sin? On what grounds?

"Brother Nangong, you must have heard about Long Ao splitting space with a single slash. Let me ask you, can any of us do that?"

’Can I do that?’

Although Nangong Tu was very confident in his own strength, he knew his limits. Splitting space... forget him, even a Void Saint Martial Artist couldn’t accomplish such a feat.

"Even if I can’t do it, that doesn’t mean Long Ao is stronger than the five of us. Are we really going to let him establish himself in the City of Sin?"

"Sigh... For so many years, we’ve been unable to find the entrance. Otherwise, what would it matter if we just gave the City of Sin to Long Ao?"

The entrance?

Hearing Nameless’s words, the other four Emperors revealed wry smiles.

As it turned out, a massive treasure was hidden beneath the City of Sin. Legend told of peerless weapons and priceless treasures within. It was for this very reason that the Five Great Emperors had ruled the City of Sin for so many years, allowing no one else to lay a claim to it.

For all these years, the Five Great Emperors had tried every method imaginable but had never been able to find the entrance. Over time, they had even considered giving up, but in the end, they had always persevered.

Just as Nameless had said, if not for the treasure beneath the City of Sin, they would have left long ago. Why else would they have waited until now?

It was precisely because of the treasure under the City of Sin that the Five Great Emperors could never possibly hand the city over.

"Since that’s the case, what do we do now?"

"Kill him."

The Five Great Emperors looked at one another, each seeing the same decision reflected in the others’ eyes. The City of Sin could absolutely not be relinquished. The shock Long Ao had given them was simply too great. At just the Great Venerable Realm, he had instantly killed two Realm Kings and even split space. If a person like this was given room to grow, the consequences would be unimaginable.

「City of Sin.」

After four days of rest, Long Ao had fully recovered. The battle from four days prior, however, was still a hot topic in the City of Sin. No matter how you looked at it, Long Ao was someone who had defied the city’s rulers. He had openly slain twenty of their enforcers and two Realm Kings. Everyone could guess that the Five Great Emperors would certainly not let the matter rest.

Long Ao was eager to face the Five Great Emperors, but he also hoped to delay the confrontation for as long as possible.

’Thinking back, I really was a bit reckless this time,’ Long Ao mused. He had never expected a Realm King’s Power of Domain to be so formidable. His Heaven and Earth’s Momentum alone was not enough to suppress it.

Long Ao knew with perfect clarity that unless his cultivation broke through to the Realm King Realm, his current strength was no match for the Five Great Emperors.

Long Ao could be certain that the Five Great Emperors would not let the matter of him killing two Realm Kings rest. In three days at the least, or seven at the most, he believed the Five Great Emperors would surely come looking for him.

’Should I leave the City of Sin for now?’

"Long Ao."

Hearing someone call his name, Long Ao was curious. He turned around, and upon seeing the beautiful woman before him, he was first taken aback, then smiled and said, "Snake Princess, I didn’t expect to run into you here."

This was Snake Princess, the woman Brother Dugu had fallen for—his future sister-in-law. For that reason, Long Ao naturally had to be polite.

Snake Princess smiled as well and said, "Long Ao, you’re really something else. I’ve already heard about what you did. Let me give you a piece of advice: the Five Great Emperors are not people you can afford to provoke. It would be best for you to leave this place."

A thought struck him. ’Why would Snake Princess be here?’

Long Ao didn’t know Snake Princess very well. He only knew she was a female bandit who had fallen in love with Brother Dugu at first sight. Her strength hadn’t seemed very high, but now, Long Ao couldn’t sense her power at all. Her strength could only be described with a single word: unfathomable.

Because of this, Long Ao became more wary and cautious of Snake Princess.

Although Snake Princess and Brother Dugu had feelings for each other, they had never officially gotten together. Moreover, Snake Princess was clearly hiding things from him and his friends. That point alone was reason enough to be on guard.

"Long Ao, I can tell you plainly, the Five Great Emperors have already taken notice of you. If you don’t leave soon... well, you can imagine the consequences. In any case, you’re Dugu Bai’s brother. I don’t want to see anything happen to you."

"Snake Princess, I only want to ask you one thing. What is your identity?"

This was what Long Ao was most concerned about. He wasn’t just asking for himself; he was also asking for his brother, to prevent Brother Dugu from being deceived later on.

"Long Ao, I can only tell you that I am your friend, and that I will be with Dugu Bai in the future. As for my identity, now is not the time for you to know. When the time comes, I will naturally tell you."

’She’s not willing to say?’

The more Snake Princess acted like this, the more curious Long Ao became. He waved his hand dismissively and said, "If you really see me as a friend, why hide your identity? It seems you don’t truly consider me a friend after all. In that case, my business is none of your concern. Sorry, I have other things to attend to."

"Wait."

Long Ao looked at Snake Princess with great interest. He didn’t speak, just waited quietly.

"Long Ao, do you really want to know?"

’Of course I do,’ Long Ao thought, speechless. Still, he nodded.

"Long Ao, I want to ask you, why exactly did you come to the City of Sin?"

Long Ao was utterly speechless with Snake Princess. He turned and started to walk away. Since she didn’t want to talk, what was the point of staying here and wasting time?