Chapter 6183 Hundred Thousand Elite Troops
Clearly, the Domain Protector was unaware of what Long Chen already knew—someone had already reached the legendary threshold of three hundred Sovereign flames.
“This is the best possible period for our children to condense Sovereign flames,” said the Domain Protector solemnly. “Once this golden window passes, the rate of growth will slow dramatically. That’s why most of the greatest geniuses are currently in seclusion. Only those who’ve reached their limits have come out.”
He paused, then added, “By our estimation, the entrance to the heaven region’s battlefield will start loosening within half a year. Before this, we urgently needed you to return, Lord Long Chen. One reason is to provide you with the best karmic luck land to raise your realm rapidly. The other is to hear your strategy for the heaven region’s battlefield. How can we assist you?”
Hearing this, Long Chen was deeply moved. The Dragon Domain truly viewed him as one of their own. They had saved their best resources for him.
“In that case,” said Long Chen, “I won’t stand on ceremony. Regarding the battlefield, I’ll make the arrangements myself. Meanwhile, I’ll entrust the Seven Treasure Colored Glass Tree to your care. Any divine sprout who exits their seclusion may train within the Seven Treasure Space. As for our numbers... I want quality over quantity. I’ll only be taking one hundred thousand experts into the heaven region’s battlefield.”
Hearing that, some elders frowned slightly.
One hundred thousand? That was exceptionally few, especially when the Heaven Dragon Law Domain had over ten million Sovereign sprouts. Even if they picked the best out of every ten, that would still leave them with a million candidates.
Furthermore, as time passed, more Sovereign sprouts would appear, and some would transform into divine sprouts. History had shown that many slow-blooming geniuses eventually surged to the top through solid foundations.
So, if they were to only pick a hundred thousand experts, wouldn’t that be leaving behind ninety-nine percent of their elites? Many outstanding divine sprouts would be unable to enter the battlefield.
The Domain Protector, on the other hand, immediately agreed to Long Chen’s request.
“Alright, we will arrange things according to your wishes!” said the Domain Protector.
Within the Hidden Dragon Valley, Long Chen summoned the Seven Treasure Colored Glass Tree. From now on, any divine sprout of the Dragon Domain could challenge the death trial within the Seven Treasure Space.
The training space had grown in power along with Long Chen. Now, the weakest entities inside were Human Emperors, and they always struck with killing moves. They also came in groups.𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂
Even members of the Dragonblood Legion would have to be careful if they entered alone.
On the other hand, the Heaven Dragon Law Domain’s disciples were quite arrogant. While they constantly fought with each other, those fights were limited to sparring. At worst, there would be some broken bones.
So, they lacked the kind of life-and-death tempering that ignited Sovereign flames and pushed geniuses beyond their limits.
After setting up the Seven Treasure Colored Glass Tree, Long Chen went to the Heaven Dragon Sacred Palace to cultivate.
Once he was gone, the late-stage dragon Sovereign Lords gathered beneath the Seven Treasure Colored Glass Tree.
One of them said, “Domain Protector, is it really alright to only send a hundred thousand disciples?”
The Domain Protector smiled confidently. “If the Primal Chaos Dragon Sovereign were the one to make this decision, would you still doubt it?”
“Of course not!” claimed the elder.
“Then that’s your answer,” the Domain Protector said. “We’ve recognized Long Chen as our king. Shouldn’t we show a little more trust and a little less doubt? Don’t be misled by his youth. This is their era. We just need to work with them.”
He glanced around, then continued, “Let’s not forget, he’s the youngest dean in High Firmament Academy’s history. Without extraordinary leadership, do you think they’d give him such a position? And don’t forget, the fearsome Dragonblood Legion is his creation. You’ve seen their strength with your own eyes. Need I say more?”
His words left the elders a bit embarrassed. In truth, they were simply worrying for nothing.
“...Domain Protector,” said another elder suddenly, “what about the Netherdragon race? Should we remind Lord Long Chen about them?”
The Domain Protector’s expression shifted slightly, but he shook his head. “There’s no need.”
After a brief pause, he continued, “Lord Long Chen rejected the crown. As a result, the Netherdragon race seized a bit of our karmic luck and allied with the traitorous branches of the dragon race. They are a threat. But before the heaven region’s battlefield opens, they wouldn’t openly move against us. Right now, Long Chen’s cultivation base is still too low. His focus should be entirely on raising his realm.”
The elder frowned. “Still... the Netherdragon race has extended its influence into the other Dragon Domains. I worry that many may be seduced or coerced into joining them. They might become our enemies.”
The Domain Protector suddenly burst out laughing, startling them.
“The moment Long Chen shattered the Sovereign King Dragon Crown, a new era for the dragon race began,” he said. “In this era, all dragons are free. No dragon can force the other dragons to bow. In other words, a true leader must be someone everyone willingly follows, not someone who binds them by bloodline or fear. Do you still not understand this?”
After a pause, one elder scratched his head sheepishly. “Now that you put it that way... I guess we were just overthinking things. You know us—we’re not the brightest.”
The Domain Protector chuckled. “Since you know that, why argue blindly? We old-timers just need to support them and carry out our duties.”
Just then—
“AH!”
Screams started to echo through the air. The first batch of disciples had entered the Seven Treasure Space and immediately died within the illusion, returning with shrieks.
The Domain Protector and the other elders exchanged looks.
...
Meanwhile, inside the Heaven Dragon Sacred Palace, Long Chen’s eyes widened the moment he entered.
“Heavens!”
The karmic luck in the sacred palace had nearly condensed into a physical form. This was the core of the entire Heaven Dragon Law Domain’s fortune.𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚
It was Long Chen’s first time feeling such immense karmic power. This entire palace was like a miniature projection of heaven and earth—all the world’s energy flowed to him freely here.
“This place is incredible...!”
Long Chen could barely contain his excitement.
“Cultivating here will be unbelievably efficient. My pill absorption will skyrocket, and I’ll be able to draw in more natural energy than ever. My advancement speed will finally soar!”
Cultivation speed had always been his greatest weakness, but this sacred palace had just solved this issue.
“I have to make the most of this! First goal: seventh Heavenstage!”
With a wave of his hand, a massive pile of Human Emperor Pills appeared before him. The Earth Cauldron had been working around the clock to refine them.
The only problem was that Long Chen’s digestion speed was far too slow.
These peerless-grade Human Emperor Pills were terrifying in their own right, and even Long Chen couldn’t consume them recklessly. He had to digest the pills slowly, which slowed down his cultivation speed.
But now, surrounded by this sea of karmic luck, he could finally go all-out.
“Time to start!”
Long Chen took a deep breath and started shoveling the pills into his mouth.