War God Long Ao

Long Yan was well aware that the Sect Leader had grown wary of Long Ao.

It couldn’t be helped. Long Yan knew that Piaomiao Palace and Netherworld Mansion had already withdrawn from Kyushu. If the Third Level Long Family insisted on going to war with Long Ao, the only ones to benefit in the end would be those other two powers.

For this very reason, the Third Level Long Family suddenly announced its withdrawal from Kyushu. At this point, three of the Four Great Forces had pulled out, leaving only the Imperial City.

Duan He was incredibly bitter. He had never imagined that a mere Long Ao could be powerful enough to force out three of the great powers.

It couldn’t be helped. The other three powers had already left. ’Should I really insist on staying behind by myself?’

With the departure of the Imperial City, the entirety of Kyushu fell under the rule of the Dragon Sect. In other words, Long Ao had become the undisputed overlord of Kyushu.

Although they knew it was true, many people still found it hard to believe. They didn’t understand why the Four Great Forces had withdrawn from Kyushu. ’Are they really afraid of the Dragon Sect?’

Kyushu erupted with excitement. With the Dragon Sect now dominating the continent, all the local powers were ecstatic.

The reason was very simple.

In the eyes of the sects and families of Kyushu, Long Ao was one of their own, a native of the continent. The Four Great Forces, however, were foreign invaders. Given the choice, everyone would side with the Dragon Sect over the Four Great Forces without a second thought.

Dragon Sect. Rear mountain, inside a pavilion.

"Ao’Er, what do you make of the Four Great Forces all withdrawing from the Kyushu Continent?"

Ghost King Ao Tian was inwardly resentful, but he knew his own limits. With his current strength, he no longer had any right to a foothold on the Kyushu Continent.

But Ao Tian hadn’t given up. ’No matter what, Long Ao is now the overlord of Kyushu. As long as Ao Xue marries him, I can use the Dragon Sect’s power to rapidly grow the Ghost King Sect.’

Long Ao shrugged, indicating he didn’t know.

Long Ao didn’t know why the Four Great Forces had withdrawn from the Kyushu Continent either.

’Are they afraid of me?’

Long Ao knew with certainty that the reason the Four Great Forces had withdrawn from the Kyushu Continent had absolutely nothing to do with being afraid of him or the Dragon Sect.

"Ao’Er, the Four Great Forces have been vying openly and scheming secretly for many years. They all want to wipe each other out, but none have the strength to do so. And for all these years, they have always wanted to dominate the Ordinary Spirit Realm. Do you know why?"

Shaking his head, Long Ao replied, "I do not."

"The Four Great Forces withdrew from Kyushu this time because they didn’t want to give their rivals an opening to exploit. But I can guarantee you, the Eastern Emperor City, the West Third Level Long Family, the Southern Netherworld Mansion, and the North Piaomiao Palace will absolutely not give up on the Ordinary Spirit Realm."

"Why is that?"

Long Ao was very curious. Since the Four Great Forces had already withdrawn from the Kyushu Continent, why would they come back? ’Do they really want to oppose me?’

Long Ao knew very well that while the Dragon Sect couldn’t match the foundation and strength of the Four Great Forces, his Sect possessed the Corpse Slave Army and had no reason to fear them.

This was what Long Ao couldn’t understand. The Four Great Forces already dominated the Kyushu Spirit Realm. Comparing the two realms, the difference was like heaven and earth.

As if guessing Long Ao’s thoughts, Ao Tian said, "Ao’Er, have you ever heard of Divine Dao Martial Artists?"

Divine Dao Martial Artists?

Having no idea what a Divine Dao Martial Artist was, Long Ao shook his head and asked, "What is a Divine Dao Martial Artist?"

Long Ao only knew of Void Saint Martial Artists and Great Emperor Martial Artists. ’Are Divine Dao Martial Artists ranked even higher than Great Emperor Martial Artists?’

"To be honest, I don’t know what a Divine Dao Martial Artist is either. But rumor has it that Divine Dao Martial Artists are the most powerful beings in all of Heaven and Earth, true experts who stand at the very Martial Arts Peak. A single one of them could easily bring about the Destruction of Kyushu. It’s just that I’ve never actually seen one."

Hearing this, Long Ao was utterly shocked.

Long Ao had always believed that Sealed Titled Emperors were beings at the Martial Arts Peak. It now seemed the true Martial Arts Peak Powerhouses were not the so-called Sealed Titled Emperors, but these Divine Dao Martial Artists.

Long Ao knew that Divine Dao Martial Artists were just a legend. Even Ao Tian didn’t know if they truly existed.

"Ao’Er, many years ago, I stumbled upon a piece of information. It turns out that right here, a great war of gods took place long ago. Countless Divine Dao Martial Artists were Fallen, and the whereabouts of their bodies are unknown. This is why the Four Great Forces have always wanted to dominate this place—to find those Divine Dao Martial Artists and claim their inheritance."

Nodding, Long Ao finally understood why the Four Great Forces were so intent on dominating Kyushu for themselves.

’The inheritance of a Divine Dao Martial Artist... no, the inheritance of countless Divine Dao Martial Artists. It’s a temptation that no one could possibly resist.’ Long Ao was no exception, but he didn’t dwell on the matter.

He knew that if the Divine Dao Martial Artists were that easy to find, the Four Great Forces would have found them long ago. Why would they still be searching now? Therefore, Long Ao could conclude that even if the war of gods was real, finding where the bodies of the many Divine Dao Martial Artists were buried would be next to impossible.

’A war of gods... Divine Dao Martial Artists.’

Seeing Long Ao’s lack of reaction, Ao Tian grew a little anxious.

"Ao’Er, do you understand what I mean?"

Nodding, Long Ao understood exactly what Ao Tian was thinking. ’He just wants to use me and the Dragon Sect to find the remains of these so-called Divine Dao Martial Artists. One can only imagine what would happen if he were to receive their inheritance.’

If there were a clear objective, Long Ao wouldn’t refuse. The problem was, this was just a legend, and an ethereal one at that.

For this reason, Long Ao refused to even consider the matter, which left Ao Tian deeply frustrated.

"Ao’Er."

"Divine Dao Martial Artists are far removed from us. I’m not one to reach for what’s beyond my grasp. Besides, I’ve always firmly believed that what is yours will eventually be yours. If it isn’t, you can never force it."

Be that as it may, Ao Tian was still not ready to give up.

Sighing deeply, Long Ao said with resignation, "That’s just my personal opinion. Now that the Sect controls all of Kyushu, I won’t meddle in the continent’s affairs. I hope you are able to find the remains of the Divine Dao Martial Artists."

Hearing this, Ao Tian’s heart leaped with joy. It would be a lie to say he wasn’t thrilled.

’After all, Kyushu is now under the Dragon Sect’s control. If Long Ao doesn’t give his approval, my hands will be tied.’

Before Ao Tian could speak, Long Ao added, "However, you may only use the power of the Ghost King Sect. You cannot use the Dragon Sect’s resources. That is the only help I can offer you."

Long Ao stood up and said, "I’ll say it again: don’t try to force things. What is destined to be yours will be yours. What isn’t, will never belong to you. Conduct yourself accordingly."

Long Ao had never had a favorable impression of Ao Tian. If it weren’t for Ao Xue, he wouldn’t even bother with the man. Besides his overwhelming ambition, Ao Tian had a personality Long Ao disliked. But in the end, he was still Ao Xue’s father.

(PS: Xiaojiu is going to eat first. The remaining five Chapters will be delivered shortly.)