"What kind of power is this?"
Long Chen was shocked. The moment the divine light struck him, it was as if he had been hit by a flying star. His protective divine light shattered instantly, his bones cracked, his internal organs churned, and blood gushed out.
Previously, Long Chen had been suppressed by the old man's domain power, but after escaping his domain, the domain power reappeared the moment he was struck by the divine light.
Although it was only an aftershock, it still injured him, and even with his speed, he could not escape the impact.
"Long Chen..."
Suddenly, a gentle jade hand pressed lightly on Long Chen's back, and then a warm current instantly surged into Long Chen's limbs and bones.
The warm current contained incomparably pure life force. Although this life force was not as vast as the chaotic space, it was even purer and richer in blood energy, lively and ethereal. When it surged into Long Chen's body, Long Chen's cracked bones instantly healed.
"Yao'er!"
Long Chen turned around and immediately saw Chu Yao's stunningly beautiful face. Her eyes were filled with heartache, and her life force flowed continuously into Long Chen's body.
Long Chen suddenly turned around, opened his arms, and tightly embraced Chu Yao. Holding her soft body in his arms, inhaling her unique fragrance, Long Chen instantly forgot that he was on the battlefield, as if the world consisted only of the two of them.
Embraced by Long Chen, Chu Yao let out a soft moan, her jade-like hands tightly clutching Long Chen's broad shoulders. The long-lost scent filled her nostrils. The person she had longed for day and night had finally appeared. This time, she was certain she wasn't dreaming.
Chu Yao nestled in Long Chen's arms, trying her best not to cry out loud, but tears flowed uncontrollably. At this moment, she couldn't utter a word; tears became her only way to express the pain of longing.
"I'm sorry, I've made you suffer!" Long Chen choked up as well, feeling incredibly ashamed.
"No, it's you who's suffering, otherwise you would have come to me long ago."
Chu Yao slowly raised her head, her eyes blurry with tears as she looked at Long Chen. Her jade-like hand gently stroked Long Chen's cheek. She saw that Long Chen had matured, and the undisguised vicissitudes and weariness in his eyes proved that he had endured a very difficult life.
Seeing the tenderness in Chu Yao's eyes, Long Chen felt even more heartache. Chu Yao was still so understanding and considerate of others.
"Now is not the time for reminiscing. Let's go help Ru Yan!" Long Chen said.
"Does Ru Yan need help?" Chu Yao gently wiped away the tears on her cheeks, smiling gently, like a lotus emerging from the water.
Long Chen was stunned by Chu Yao's radiant smile. His gaze was fixed on Chu Yao; her fair cheeks and luscious lips were like a ripe apple, tempting one to take a bite.
Seeing Long Chen staring blankly at her, Chu Yao's pretty face flushed even more. She didn't dare look Long Chen in the eye, instead gazing at the distant battlefield and saying,
"Ruyan is no longer the Ruyan she once was. She is the strongest leader of the younger generation of the Undying Willow Clan. The strength she displayed before was merely the tip of the iceberg. Don't underestimate her!"
"That strong?"
Long Chen was startled. The tip of the iceberg? Was it really that exaggerated?
"She is the future Empress Clan Chief, the only one among the many Imperial Seedlings who doesn't need to cultivate in the Imperial Vein Pool to ignite the Imperial Seedling Flame on her own," Chu Yao said with a smile full of pride.
"Many Imperial Seedlings?" Long Chen exclaimed in surprise.
"Of course, the Demon Eye Water Lily clan can easily produce two Emperor Seed level experts. How could the great Undying Nether Willow clan only have one Emperor Seed, Ruyan?
It's just that the other Emperor Seed level experts are all in seclusion. On one hand, the Undying clan needs to keep their secret, and on the other hand, they need to cultivate in the Emperor Vein Divine Pool to stabilize their Emperor Seed power.
Although that white-haired man is an Emperor Seed, his Emperor Seed Qi is not yet fully formed. If he rashly summons the Emperor Seed Flame, it will easily damage his foundation, deplete his Emperor Seed Qi, and ultimately be reduced to his original form.
As for Aguta, although his Emperor Seed has been formed, his Emperor Qi is scattered and incomplete. Among the Emperor Seeds of the Undying clan, he is only a lower-level existence.
However, no matter what, he is still an Emperor Seed level expert. You were able to kill him in two moves. You are truly amazing." Chu Yao said, holding Long Chen's hand and smiling brightly.
Long Chen was speechless for a moment. The girl realized her mistake later on; by belittling Aguta, she was implying that Long Chen's victory wasn't fulfilling. So, she quickly changed the subject.
Long Chen wasn't one to hold a grudge. He laughed and said, "You guys are hiding it so well, my Emperor Seed wife!"
Called "wife" by Long Chen, Chu Yao blushed instantly, feeling a little shy, but her eyes were full of joy.
Long Chen now realized that Chu Yao was the one who hid it the best. If she hadn't pointed it out, he wouldn't have been able to sense the faint Emperor aura emanating from her. It turned out Chu Yao was also an Emperor Seed level expert.
However, Chu Yao hid it so well that not only could she not be sensed from a distance, but even at such close range, Long Chen wouldn't have noticed unless he was carefully observing.
"Hehe, that's great. With my wife protecting me, no one will dare bully me anymore," Long Chen chuckled.
"Who dares to bully you? I'll beat them up for you!"
Chu Yao stretched out her fist, feigning a fierce look, which made Long Chen laugh heartily. The beautiful third princess before him still retained the mischievousness of her imperial days.
Recalling the past, back in the Phoenix Cry Empire, they were still young men and women, full of youthful vigor and boundless dreams for the future.
Now, although still young, they had already experienced the vicissitudes of life. Time had been a cruel mistress; although their faces were still youthful, their hearts were etched with indelible marks.
They could no longer laugh carefree over trivial matters, for their shoulders bore far too many responsibilities.
"Liu Xihua, are you trying to wipe us out? The great Undying Nether Willow Clan is so ruthless, slaughtering its own plant-type kin! Aren't you afraid of being condemned and accused of using violence to oppress others?" Just then, the angry roar of an elder from the Great Luo Azure Lotus Clan echoed from afar. With a
roar
, he was distracted and sent flying by a palm strike from Lady Xihua. One of his arms exploded, turning into a shower of green rain.
That green rain was the old man's essence blood, containing boundless life force. Even from a distance, it could be felt. Long Chen's eyes widened in disbelief:
"Good heavens, this old man is a treasure trove!"
"Buzz buzz buzz..."
At this moment, the mysterious ancient vine within Long Chen's chaotic space began to sway incessantly, appearing extremely anxious. The old man's essence blood seemed to have a fatal attraction for it.
"Yao'er, Lady Xihua seems hesitant to kill us. Let's go help her!"
Long Chen smiled sinisterly, exchanged a glance with Chu Yao, and simultaneously vanished from their spot
.