Chapter 5979 News of Mother
The mountain lord’s question caught Long Chen off guard. He suddenly recalled what Huang Xuan had said earlier—that the mountain lord was a righteous person.
Noticing Long Chen’s surprise, the mountain lord turned to gaze into the distance and spoke calmly. “Just because someone is hateful doesn’t mean they must die. But if they do have to die... the when, where, and how of their death all carry meaning.”
Long Chen looked at her, and a smile slowly appeared on his face. In that moment, he understood what kind of person the mountain lord truly was.
The mountain lord smiled faintly in return. She hadn’t expected this youngster to be so sharp—to grasp her meaning instantly.
“So, tell me, why have you come to Sovereign Mountain?” asked the mountain lord.
If it had been anyone else, she wouldn’t have bothered asking. Most people came here with the same goal. But Long Chen was different. She knew he was here with a different goal in mind.
“I came to pay my respects to my grandfather, Luo Zichuan... and to ask for news about my mother,” Long Chen answered truthfully.
“Thanks to your help, Luo Zichuan has awakened his slumbering core runes. He’s now at a critical stage in comprehending the Violet Thunderclap Secret Tome. Once he succeeds, he will be able to condense Sovereign qi and become a Sovereign Lord. He cannot be disturbed at this juncture,” said the mountain lord.
Long Chen was pleasantly surprised. Sovereign Mountain truly lived up to its reputation as the holy land of the violet blood race—their foundation was beyond imagination. No wonder so many Sovereign Lords had emerged from this place.
Though disappointed he couldn't meet his grandfather, Long Chen was happy to hear this great news. Luo Zichuan becoming a Sovereign Lord was an incredible development.
“As for your mother...” the mountain lord continued, her expression darkening slightly. “There’s been some trouble, but I’ve dispatched reinforcements. For now, she’s not in immediate danger.”
Long Chen’s expression changed. Just as he opened his mouth to ask more, the mountain lord cut him off.
“You shouldn’t concern yourself with that right now. With your strength right now, you can’t help your mother. It would only be a distraction. Now, you have something far more important to focus on—preparing for your Human Emperor heavenly tribulation. Once you’ve overcome that, I will tell you everything.”
“Is my mom really not in danger?” asked Long Chen.
“There is danger, but it is still under control. Once we gather more power, we can dispatch more powerful reinforcements. Your father is with her. If you face any difficulties, speak up. I will listen,” replied the mountain lord frankly.
“Just knowing they’re still alive is enough,” said Long Chen softly. “I don’t need anything else.”
Although his parents were in trouble, according to the mountain lord, it wasn’t urgent. There was still time to get stronger, so Long Chen forced himself to calm down.
Long Chen had wanted to rush to them immediately. But for now, he set that impulse aside. As for asking the violet blood race for help, he had never even considered it.
The mountain lord seemed to expect this response. She said nothing further about it.
The mountain lord said, “You are a disciple of the violet blood race, as well as a Spirit Awakener. That makes you eligible for the best resources of the violet blood race.”
She tossed him a violet-gold tablet, and Long Chen caught it. It bore a closed gate with the word “Spirit” carved into it.
“This is the tablet of a Spirit Awakener. All of the violet blood race’s resources are open to you—without restriction. With this, no door in Sovereign Mountain will be closed to you.”
“But...” Long Chen hesitated as he looked at the tablet.
“It’s just a status tablet. There are no chains attached to it,” pointed out the mountain lord.
“Many thanks, mountain lord!”
Hearing that, Long Chen respectfully bowed. The mountain lord was indeed someone worthy of respect. He knew the weight this status plate carried, but he feared it would come with invisible shackles. If it meant being dragged into the Bi family’s sinister schemes, he would’ve rather refused it.
But the mountain lord had made herself clear. She was merely upholding the ancestors’ rules. She would place no restrictions on Long Chen, and he would obtain everything that was rightfully his.
No strings. No obligations. That kind of trust moved Long Chen more than any words could.
The mountain lord stepped closer and, with a trace of warmth, gazed into his eyes.
She said, “Child, this world is full of contradictions. There are things you love... and things you loathe. There are things you want to protect... and things you want to destroy. If you love something, love it with all your heart. If you hate something, hate it with your full being. If you want to destroy something, crush it completely. If you want to protect something, guard it with your life. But always remember one thing—when you destroy, don’t destroy what you want to protect along with it.”
Long Chen’s heart shook. Was she hinting at something?
He bowed again before slowly leaving. But after a few steps, the mountain lord suddenly asked, “That adorable girl you mentioned... What’s her name?”
Long Chen was surprised and casually answered, “Xie Wanyi.”
After he was gone, the mountain lord stood on the veranda alone, gazing at the mountain peaks, seemingly lost in thought.
At this moment, a translucent figure emerged beside her and bowed respectfully. It said, “Mountain lord, the Bi family...”
“Say I’m busy,” replied the mountain lord indifferently.
That figure was startled. “The Bi family has brought up the same topic as last time, but this time, they’ve rallied quite a crowd and are making a fuss.”
“Let them,” said the mountain lord dismissively.
“But if you don’t show yourself, they might go after the Luo family... especially Long Chen. If they—”
“Go!”
The mountain lord waved her hand. The figure seemed like it still wanted to speak but swallowed its words and started fading.
“Oh, and one more thing,” the mountain lord added just before the figure vanished. “Help me look after a disciple named Xie Wanyi.”
“...Yes.”
The mountain lord gazed out at the mountains for a long time. No one knew what she was thinking. Eventually, her figure faded into the mist, leaving behind an empty veranda high among the clouds.
...
When Long Chen returned, Huang Xuan was already waiting for him. Upon seeing the tablet in Long Chen’s hand, Huang Xuan smiled. It meant Long Chen had received the mountain lord’s approval and was now officially the violet blood race’s fourteenth Spirit Awakener.
With this status plate in hand, Long Chen could essentially go wherever he wanted within Sovereign Mountain.
“Let’s go. The Violet Cloud Pavilion contains our violet blood race’s magical arts and legacies. I’m sure you’ll be happy with them.”
“Many thanks, Elder Huang Xuan,” Long Chen replied.
Seeing his enthusiasm, Long Chen also became intrigued.
Violet runes appeared beneath Huang Xuan’s feet. He and Long Chen vanished, reappearing moments later in a broad plaza. But before they could proceed, Long Chen suddenly said, “Senior, I should greet my family first.”
He had just remembered how rude it was to not even visit the Luo family, even if his grandfather was in seclusion. He also wanted to check on Luo Yanfeng and the others.
Frowning, Huang Xuan said, “You don’t have much time until your Human Emperor tribulation. I feel like it’s more important for you to focus on comprehending our race’s—”
“Elder Huang Xuan, please take me there,” Long Chen said firmly, meeting his eyes.
Huang Xuan sighed. He had done what he could.
When Long Chen arrived at the Luo family’s mountain, he was greeted by a tense and hostile atmosphere. Two large groups of people were facing off, and the air was thick with killing intent.
Startled exclamations rang out as they noticed Long Chen.
Long Chen then turned toward the Bi family’s side and spoke coldly.
“Have your strongest disciple come out. Let us decide who is stronger, who is weaker—who lives and who dies. If you’re too afraid to fight me one-on-one, then come at me all together.”