Supreme Dragon Lord-Chapter 31 -

"Father, there’s no need to conceal the truth, nor do you need to worry about me. This Sister Chu from the Martial Ancestor’s Heavenly Court won’t do anything to me."

Su Miaoyu spoke proudly, "Whether I enter the Heaven Institute or the Earth Institute, I am a peerless genius with the Emperor Meridans. The Martial Ancestor will only focus on nurturing me! As for Long Chen, heh, he’s just worthless trash on the verge of death. Even if the Long Family reigns supreme in Dragon City, they are nothing in the eyes of the Martial Ancestor. Who would punish me, someone who possesses the Emperor Meridans, over an insignificant person like Long Chen? So what if I stole his Emperor Meridans?"

The moment her words fell, the hall plunged into a silence so deep you could hear a pin drop. Everyone swallowed nervously, their expressions filled with fear as they stared at Su Miaoyu. There was no one left in Dragon City who could keep her in check. Everyone knew Su Miaoyu was cruel and merciless, but no one dared to say it aloud. A single careless remark could bring about a fatal disaster.

"You are indeed brilliant and exceptionally brave," Chu Lingjun said, looking at Su Miaoyu indifferently. "Although your behavior disgusts me and your moral corruption is nauseating, you are correct. As the Junior Institute Master of the Martial Ancestor’s Heavenly Court, I must prioritize the Martial Ancestor’s interests above all. Indeed, I will not punish you just because of Long Chen."

Upon hearing this, the crowd’s fear of Su Miaoyu grew even deeper. No one thought Chu Lingjun’s decision was wrong. After all, the Emperor’s Pulse Talent was too terrifying. The Martial Ancestor would only nurture and protect Su Miaoyu; they would never punish her for the sake of Long Chen. Ultimately, it all came down to the fact that Long Chen had no value.

In the midst of the silence, Chu Lingjun’s tone shifted. She said coldly, "But your Emperor Meridans were stolen. How much of their Might can you possibly display? It is still unknown whether you can perfectly integrate with them. Based on this point and your character, I have no intention of recruiting you into the Heaven Institute."

Only then did the crowd understand why Chu Lingjun had smiled at Long Chen earlier—it was because Long Chen, having lost his Emperor Meridans, no longer had any value. No matter the truth, the Martial Ancestor would not investigate further.

"You..." Su Miaoyu suddenly remembered Shangguan Ming’s warning: of all the people in the Martial Ancestor, Chu Lingjun was the one person she must not provoke. In an instant, Su Miaoyu swallowed the words she was about to say. She became even more determined to enter the Earth Institute, where she would have Shangguan Pojun’s protection. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Even with the greatest talent, she was weak and vulnerable right now. To grow stronger, she needed a backer. Long Chen, who had no backer, was fated to have his Emperor Meridans stolen and his family annihilated. Even though he was the victim, no one would help him get justice. This was a brutal reality.

"I never intended to enter the Heaven Institute from the start," Su Miaoyu said. She then looked toward Long Xin in the distance and said with disdain, "Feeling humiliated now, you little wretch? I stole your brother’s Emperor Meridans, and soon, I will kill your brother and annihilate your Long Family. After that, I will enter the Martial Ancestor Ground Institute and marry its Junior Institute Master, Shangguan Pojun! What can you solve with that petty mouth of yours? And what can a worthless brother like Long Chen possibly hope to reclaim? Hahaha!"

For a moment, Su Miaoyu’s laughter echoed throughout the hall, instilling fear in all who heard it.

"You’re the wretch! The despicable wretch who most deserves to die!" Long Xin shouted, her pretty face flushed with rage. "I will also participate in the trial today! My talent may not be inferior to yours! Even if my brother can’t kill you, I will kill you sooner or later!"

Hearing this, Chu Lingjun’s eyes lit up. She said in surprise, "This young lady is quite confident. Since you are so determined, I will stay and watch."

Clearly, Chu Lingjun had been planning to leave Dragon City, but Long Xin’s confident words had piqued her interest.

"It’s about time. Everyone is here, so we should begin," the Human Institute Steward, Chen Yao, said faintly.

"Then let’s begin. Many people are likely to die today," Shangguan Ming said with a cold laugh, while internally heaving a sigh of relief. For the Earth Institute, it was good news that Chu Lingjun wasn’t recruiting Su Miaoyu. If she had insisted on taking Su Miaoyu into the Heaven Institute, he knew he wouldn’t have been able to stop her, nor could he have matched any conditions she offered.

"The first trial: the Seven Cauldrons." Shangguan Ming announced, taking out a Storage Bag.