Chapter 6819 Heavenly Magnificence Divine Prefecture
Long Chen gazed in astonishment. The golden lotus sprout in his starry sea had experienced a massive transformation. The tiny seed, once small enough to hold in his palm, was now ten meters wide. Its soft sprout shimmered with divine radiance. Most notably, it had developed roots beneath it.
What just happened? Why did it change so drastically?
The Dark Master? No, when I fought Wuzhuo, I used the power of the golden lotus, and it wasn’t this large.
Did I kill too many outsider devils this time? But I killed many in the last battle too, and there was no such significant change.
Maybe it just took longer to digest the Dark Master’s power?
Or perhaps I had to kill a certain number of outsider devils for the Golden Virtue Lotus to suddenly break through?
Could it be related to Wuzhuo? Or to faith energy?
Long Chen’s head buzzed with questions. He was caught off guard by the massive transformation of the golden lotus sprout.
He attempted to harness his astral energy and discovered that his control over it had improved to a new level. Additionally, his astral energy now carried a sacred aura.
Long Chen directly activated the eight astral gates, filling the air with golden light. These gates now shone with a golden hue.
With a single thought, that golden light flared up, and Long Chen’s astral energy erupted like a volcano, releasing such immense power that it startled him. He quickly closed the eight gates to keep this sudden surge of energy from spiraling out of control. His heart hammered fiercely in his chest.
“Ever since I planted the golden lotus in my starry sea, my astral energy has taken a new path, guided by the golden lotus. In other words, my astral energy will be grounded in the Golden Virtue Lotus. It is my foundation and what will guide my way.”
Long Chen sank into thought as he stared at the golden lotus sprout.
Virtue? Just what is virtue? How is virtue calculated?
Shaking his head, Long Chen muttered, “I severely lack astral energy. Whether it’s the Star Meteor, the astral heaven whale, or even the fully powered Starry River Demon Suppressing Bell, they drain all my astral energy when unleashed at full power. If I want to use them consecutively, I’ll need to make a breakthrough.
“But the new era has yet to descend, so everyone is stuck at this bottleneck. I can handle all experts in the same realm, even if there are armies of them. But I cannot challenge a double manifestation Divine Sovereign with my level of power.”
Fortunately, he had Cang Lu. Otherwise, he would have been forced to flee the moment he encountered the double manifestation Divine Sovereigns.
Still, Long Chen couldn’t do anything about it now, so he looked at Evilmoon in his spiritual space.
Evilmoon’s blade flickered with an unstable aura, steadily draining his bloodline power. Fortunately, the slow energy drain didn’t significantly affect Long Chen. The ongoing extraction revealed that Evilmoon still needed to gather more energy, meaning it hadn’t reached a breakthrough yet.
Neither Long Chen nor Evilmoon was confident about whether Evilmoon would master its second form after waking up. Evilmoon stated that its memories were incomplete, missing the crucial knowledge needed for its breakthrough. It somehow had to find a way to recover that missing piece.
But how? Did it require more energy? If so, Long Chen could provide it. However, if the issue was internal, that would be problematic. If Evilmoon needed to fully rebuild itself, the challenge would be greater than ascending the heavens.
“Evilmoon, there’s no rush. Take your time. I can manage all my matters for now. Once you achieve your breakthrough, we will once again slaughter the enemies together,” said Long Chen.
Although Evilmoon didn't respond, Long Chen was certain it heard him, since their souls were linked.
The black qi surrounding Evilmoon and its dark fluctuations would frighten onlookers, resembling a devil’s breathing. Yet, to Long Chen, this sinister aura felt like home, as Evilmoon’s sharpness was always aimed at their enemies. Its trust and what little warmth it had were reserved for Long Chen.
It could even be said that Evilmoon’s trust in Long Chen surpassed Long Chen’s trust in it. This was something Long Chen always felt guilty about. Evilmoon was very proud, yet it was willing to humble itself for Long Chen. That alone was enough for Long Chen to protect it with his life.
However, as Evilmoon was at a critical juncture, Long Chen was unable to provide any aid. Evilmoon would have to rely on itself.
What Long Chen could do was maintain his bloodline power so that Evilmoon always had enough energy to draw on.
Long Chen estimated that once Evilmoon reached this breakthrough, it would return triumphantly, shaking the nine heavens and ten lands.
At that time, perhaps all the secrets of its past would slowly be uncovered.
However, before that, Long Chen needed to become stronger. He understood that once Evilmoon’s identity was revealed, it would likely shake the nine heavens. At that point, he would end up making enemies with the entire world.
Long Chen’s divine sense withdrew from his spiritual space. Someone was waiting to tell him that Zheng Wenlong had arrived.
Long Chen chuckled. This fellow was truly efficient.
When Long Chen arrived at the guest palace, Zheng Wenlong laughed delightedly. “Brother Long, you really did something big. When I heard the news, I couldn’t believe it. So, how were your gains?”
As expected, this fellow was a businessman at heart. He got straight to the point.
“I’ve already had people start going through the treasures, but there are so many of them that it will take some time. You’re a bit early,” Long Chen said with a smile. Then, his expression turned serious. “Brother Wenlong, some of these items cannot see the light of day. Are you sure you want them?”
Long Chen was talking about the treasures of the Brahma line, which bore its mark. If Zheng Wenlong publicly sold these items, it would be a direct insult to Lord Brahma.
The Huayun Trading Company had been under attack by the Brahma line for many years but had never fought back openly. It was clear that Huayun Trading Company preferred to avoid a public confrontation.
Zheng Wenlong merely chuckled. “The past is behind us. Now is the present. Times are changing, and we must adapt. Plus, with the Wealth God’s protection, we have nothing to fear. Go ahead and reveal whatever treasures you possess. Moreover...
Zhang Wenlong paused before continuing.
“A storm is forming across the nine heavens and ten lands, causing all major factions to tremble with anticipation. Our Huayun Trading Company needs to support certain factions to prevent them from being caught in dark undercurrents. Brother Long, it’s taboo for me to say this, but you're smart enough to understand what I mean.”
Long Chen was taken aback. It seemed that Huayun Trading Company not only conducted legitimate business, or perhaps some of their operations also took place in the shadows.
This would be considered one of their absolute top secrets. For Zheng Wenlong to openly tell Long Chen showed how much he trusted him. At the same time, Zheng Wenlong was telling Long Chen that it didn’t matter what kind of treasure he had; he would take them all.
It was no surprise that the Huayun Trading Company remained standing despite numerous attacks by many factions. They were hiding many secrets.
“In that case, I’ll relax,” Long Chen said, choosing not to question Zheng Wenlong further.
He found an open space and started tossing out what had piled up in the primal chaos space. There were divine weapons, rare bones, secret tomes, divine medicines, spirit pills, strange oddities, and more.
There were so many of them that this room couldn’t even hold them all. Zheng Wenlong was collecting them as Long Chen brought them out.
Zheng Wenlong was stunned by these treasures. The items Long Chen had tossed out were not only valuable but also included objects that even Zheng Wenlong couldn't identify. Although Long Chen wasn't an expert appraiser, his senses were highly refined, and he kept anything that seemed extraordinary.
In any case, the primal chaos space was enormous, and over the years, Long Chen had just tossed anything he wasn’t certain about inside.
Because Long Chen had been very busy lately, those items had accumulated, and he nearly forgot about them. Ultimately, this pile of treasures couldn’t be revealed openly, so Long Chen was dumping them now.
Zheng Wenlong had to use four different spatial stones to fit them all. He was so excited that he couldn’t speak.
As one of the higher-ups at the Huayun Trading Company, Zheng Wenlong’s vision was sharp. He had seen many things and handled priceless items before. But he was truly stunned this time. There were some items he urgently needed, as well as others he needed to study more.
“For now, that’s all I have. The Tiger Venerate line is also categorizing things on their end. They should be done soon,” said Long Chen.
In this battle, they had killed countless demon race experts. Then, the Tiger Venerate line had taken everything.
If they had simply set aside everything belonging to the demon race from the start, they could have given everything else to Zheng Wenlong and let him handle it. After all, delegating work to those who specialized in it was clearly the most efficient approach.
As the Tiger Venerate line was part of the demon race, many of the items they gained from this battle were useful to them. These treasures then had to be distributed based on how people had contributed to this battle, strengthening their overall power and unity.
Zheng Wenlong said, “Brother Long, according to my information network, the world has begun to change. But there are still likely three years until the new era begins. During this time, the new generation will be forced to sit around and accumulate power for a sudden burst when the new era arrives.
“Lord Brahma’s side has also gone into seclusion now. Others are following their lead. With this, the nine heavens and ten lands can enjoy a brief few years of peace. I think you should consider going out to explore. At the very least, visit the Heavenly Magnificence Divine Prefecture, where the foundations of the four divine clans are established.”
“The four divine clans?”
Long Chen’s heart shook. When it came to the four divine clans, he didn’t know exactly what he felt.
He came from the Long clan, but the Long clan had never been his home. It was the opposite. He hated them to the bone.
The Long clan was responsible for imprisoning his father and draining his blood for years. They also murdered Long Tianrui. Long Chen’s hatred for the Long clan would probably never be resolved in this lifetime.
However, even if Long Chen wanted to forget their past grievances, Ye Boran would definitely report that Long Chen had destroyed their ancestral land. Back then, Ye Boran had fled with part of the Jiuli Tower, and he would make it look as if Long Chen were an irredeemable villain who needed to be executed.
Noticing Long Chen’s expression, Zheng Wenlong added, “It’s not only the four divine clans. The four immemorial sects are located there as well, along with the Wine God Palace.”
“The four immemorial sects?”
Long Chen immediately thought of Zi Yan. She was inside the Heavenly Devil Zither, and the Zither Sect’s sect master had brought them to the Primal Chaos World with the intention of separating them.
The Heavenly Devil Zither was definitely in the Zither Sect. Although the sweeping elder said Long Chen had three years to save her, he couldn’t just sit still.
There were many variables in this world. If he couldn’t save Zi Yan, he would never rest in peace.
Long Chen nodded and said, “The Wine God Palace has graced me with their favor, so I need to go pay my respects. Brother Wenlong, can you give me a map? I’ll go over tomorrow after saying goodbye to Race Leader Yujing.”
Zheng Wenlong smiled. “You don’t need a map. Do you know where my new branch is?”
Long Chen was speechless. It appeared that this person had established a base right there, which explained his invitation. It was obvious he wanted Long Chen nearby.
Nevertheless, knowing that Zheng Wenlong was in the Heavenly Magnificence Divine Prefecture, Long Chen felt relieved. With Zheng's support, he could easily access information about the Zither Sect.
Thanks to the continuous efforts of the Tiger Venerate line, the treasuries were divided the very next day. They kept what was useful and handed over the rest to Zheng Wenlong.
Although mentally prepared, Zheng Wenlong was still amazed by the heap of treasures.
Long Chen said goodbye to Bai Yujing and the other race leaders, then personally bid farewell to Xu Changchuan. He believed in Xu Changchuan’s potential and was confident that the Fullmoon race would regain its former glory under his leadership.
Long Chen understood that the other races would return to their territories once stability was restored with the Tiger Venerate line, as they had their own ancestral lands to protect.
However, they were no longer the same as before—no one would dare bully them now. They were now close allies, and any threat to them would invoke the wrath of the Tiger Venerate line. Having recently defeated the armies of the devil and demon races and destroyed two Brahma holy lands, only fools would provoke them at this point.
After bidding farewell to Xu Changchuan, Qingwu, and Youlan, Long Chen and Zheng Wenlong finally departed.