Supreme Dragon Lord-Chapter 291: You Can’t Leave Me Behind!
What was happening? Did they just kiss?! Long Chen was completely dumbstruck. He had never expected Chu Lingjun to take the initiative to kiss him! This left him at a loss, his body feeling almost uncontrollable. A tingling sensation spread over him, making this proud, six-foot-tall man feel as if all his strength had been drained away.
At this moment, Chu Lingjun’s pretty face was blushing all the way to her ears. Normally, she carried herself like an aloof goddess. Within the Martial Ancestor Sect, countless fellow members adored her, but she had always been so cold and distant that no one could get close.
And now, she had taken the initiative to kiss Long Chen! If anyone who knew Chu Lingjun saw this, their jaws would probably drop. They would be filled not only with shock but also envy—envy for Long Chen’s incredible luck. If only such a blessing could fall upon us, how great would that be! Unfortunately for them, such a blessing was out of reach; it had fallen entirely into Long Chen’s lap.
After a gentle kiss, Chu Lingjun was utterly disappointed to see that Long Chen gave no response. She didn’t understand. After all the life-or-death situations they had experienced together, did he really have no feelings for her? Could it be that all along, it was just her wishful thinking?
At this thought, Chu Lingjun slowly closed her eyes. As if reaching an epiphany, she decided not to force the matter. She had never been one to settle. Since she was convinced he didn’t feel the same way, she would not linger any longer.
She slowly stepped out of Long Chen’s embrace. As she turned away, she began to say, "I understand now. From now on, you go your way, and I’ll go mine. Between us, there will no longer be any..."
But before she could finish, a large hand suddenly grabbed hers tightly.
Hmm?
Chu Lingjun turned her head to look, and Long Chen pulled forcefully, bringing her back into his embrace. She looked up, her autumn-hued eyes filled with confusion as she gazed at him.
Long Chen did not speak. He simply lowered his head and captured her delicate lips.
MMPH...
Chu Lingjun’s mind went blank. She did not resist, letting Long Chen explore. Finally, she slowly closed her autumn-hued eyes, passionately responding in kind. Lost in their fierce kiss, they both felt nearly breathless, finally releasing the affection they had long hidden in their hearts.
After a long, passionate kiss, Long Chen finally raised his head and looked at Chu Lingjun with deep affection.
"This is my answer," Long Chen said with conviction.
Hearing these words, a faint smile blossomed on Chu Lingjun’s exquisite, blushing face. That smile seemed capable of enchanting all living things. The earlier disappointment was swept away, vanishing without a trace. Long Chen was lost in this beautiful moment, unable to snap out of it for a long time.
When he finally came to his senses, he swept Chu Lingjun up into his arms.
"What are you doing?" she asked.
"You’ll know soon," Long Chen replied. Bending his knees, he leaped toward a high mountain while carrying her.
TAP. TAP. TAP. He moved as if treading on flat ground. In no time, he reached a peak and found a grassy spot. From this position, they had a panoramic view of the landscape below. The two of them lay on the grass, enjoying the mountaintop scenery, blissfully content.
After a while, Chu Lingjun turned her head to look at Long Chen. Noticing her gaze, he turned his head as well. Their eyes met.
"Do you have something to ask me?" Long Chen asked first.
"Mhm," Chu Lingjun nodded. "Just now..." As she spoke, a blush returned to her face, and she trailed off.
"At first, I wasn’t sure what I felt for you," Long Chen said directly. "I was afraid of hurting you, so I was always hesitant. But when you kissed me, my mind went blank, yet I could still clearly sense everything about you. I realized I was enjoying it. Enjoying being with you. All the little moments we experienced together came rushing back to my mind, impossible to shake.
"That made me reassess our feelings for each other. I realized that you had already earned a place in my heart from the moment you stood up to help me fend off the pursuers from the World King Palace. Later, on the snowy mountain, you were willing to give your all to save me. What have I, Long Chen, done to deserve such a sacrifice?
"The main reason I’ve been afraid to face these feelings is that I didn’t want to drag you down with me. You know my current situation..."
Before he could finish, Chu Lingjun placed her index finger on his lips, stopping him.
"I understand," she said. "No matter what situation you’re in, I will face it with you!" She looked at him seriously. "Remember what you said today. If you dare to leave me behind in the future, I’ll never forgive you!"
"Mhm." Long Chen didn’t say much more, just nodded.
Chu Lingjun smiled faintly and snuggled naturally into his embrace. Before meeting someone she loved, she always maintained a cold exterior. But once she truly found that person, she was capable of devotion until death, ready to follow them through life and beyond.
In the following days, Long Chen and Chu Lingjun did not rush back to their original dwelling. Instead, they found a nearby cave, planning to spend a few days alone and take the opportunity to heal in peace.
「Elsewhere, at the World King Palace.」
As several jade slips shattered, Liu Teng’s brow furrowed. The man standing beside him looked horrified. Li Guang and the others are dead? What on earth happened?
Liu Teng commanded in a stern voice, "Continue to send people to search for that guy’s whereabouts! I want him found, dead or alive! Otherwise, once Elder Ma loses patience and investigates, everyone will be punished!"
Upon hearing Liu Teng’s words, the members of the World King Palace trembled. But there was no time for hesitation; they could only nod repeatedly and hurry to follow his orders.
Liu Teng’s eyes narrowed, a thick killing intent leaking from them. "Kid, no matter where you run, I will find you!"
...
A day passed. With Long Chen continuously infusing his battle qi into Chu Lingjun’s body, her injuries healed quickly. After she recovered, she showed no sign of stopping and immediately resumed her cultivation. Long Chen watched over her, cultivating alongside her.
When Long Chen stopped his cultivation, Chu Lingjun still showed no intention of stopping, much to his surprise. Why is this girl pushing herself so hard?
After a long while, Chu Lingjun finally ceased circulating her energy and exhaled a long, turbid breath. She shook her head, apparently dissatisfied.
Noticing this, Long Chen asked, "What’s wrong? Is there a problem?"
Chu Lingjun sighed lightly. "When I first met you, you were only in the War Maniac Realm. Now, you’ve already reached the Seventh Layer of the War Ancestor Realm! Your combat power is even enough to fight a powerhouse at the Eighth Layer of the War King Realm, which far exceeds mine. Meanwhile, I’ve been stuck at the Ninth Layer of the War Ancestor Realm for a long time, unable to break through."
Upon hearing this, Long Chen understood. He had thought it was something serious. So that was all.
He comforted her softly, "What’s there to be disheartened about? Advancing from the War Ancestor Realm to the War King Realm is inherently difficult and also requires a suitable opportunity. Just be patient. Breaking through to the War King Realm is only a matter of time, so you don’t need to worry so much."
"I understand!" Chu Lingjun nodded and continued, "But I want to become stronger as soon as possible so I can share your burdens. That way, no matter what happens, we can face it together!"
When Long Chen heard this, he was momentarily stunned, a warmth spreading through his heart. He hadn’t expected that she was doing all this for him.
Suddenly, an idea struck him. He took out the Jinyin Tiger’s Inner Pill, which he had taken from Qian Kun of the Heavenly Water Sect, from his spatial ring.
Chu Lingjun grew curious as she saw the golden, glowing orb in Long Chen’s hand. "What is this?"
