Chapter 860 -1 Highly Favored and Sought After

Long Long of the Azure Dragon Clan, has made a breakthrough and ascended to the rank of a Dong Yuan Realm Demon King!

This news quickly spread throughout the war-torn Eastern Emperor Realm, shocking everyone.

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Since when did the ascension of a Demon King become sensational news to spread around?

Given that the number of individuals within the Demon Race is far greater than those of the Human Race, there are always a few announcements every year of new Demon Kings, with the Five Great Demon Clans and other families splitting these numbers about equally. Among them, there are many mediocre ones — those who have nothing but a high Bloodline Rank, and are of the same caliber as those in the Transformation Realm when it comes to combat.

That is why no one really cares much about news related to Demon Kings, typically responding with a dismissive “Oh, and then what?”

However, now that the Azure Dragon Clan is widely dispatching invitations and hosting a grand banquet, many forces within the Eastern Emperor Realm find it somewhat puzzling.

Could it be that this Long Long is very powerful?

By now, Long Long has gained some renown within both the Azure Dragon and Vermilion Bird Clans. At least many have heard his name, but to clans like the Horned Clan, Kun Race, and Mao Clan, he’s still relatively unheard of.

This publicity move by the Azure Dragon Clan has, without a doubt, significantly boosted Long Long’s fame.

In the imperial capital, Lv Yan was sitting in his study, working, when Qi Yingzhu suddenly entered and said:

“Master, taking the opportunity of Long Long’s tribulation to send an assassin against him is dishonorable; regarding the lives of your subordinates as worthless is unkind; failing the assassination and becoming the laughing stock of the world is unwise.”

“Engaging in such actions that are unkind, dishonorable, and unwise, I cannot condone.”

After a moment of silence, Lv Yan set aside the pen in his hand and said:

“If you must engage in unkind, dishonorable, and unwise actions, what should you do?”

“With the strength and status you have now, what could possibly force your hand?” questioned Qi Yingzhu with widened eyes.

“For instance, only you know that Long Long will become a serious threat to our Qilin and White Tiger Clans,” Lv Yan spoke casually. “Would you strangle him in the cradle or risk the extinction of our clans by waiting for him to grow stronger?”

Qi Yingzhu was struck as if by lightning, standing in place with an expression of panic as if to say “I cannot believe this is happening.”

However, she quickly regained her composure and asked calmly:

“Long Long is a serious threat to our clan? Who says so? If Master believes this, please present enough evidence to prove it.”

“Hahahaha.” Lv Yan laughed heartily, in good spirits. “It seems you have indeed grown quite a lot recently, at least knowing not to answer hypothetical questions.”

“Answering hypothetical questions is like handing over the initiative willingly,” Qi Yingzhu replied. “The initiative is something that must be fought over in warfare, which is why I have a question first: Why would Master want to assassinate Long Long?”

“I have never done such a thing,” Lv Yan responded.

“It wasn’t Master’s doing?!” asked Qi Yingzhu in astonishment.

“Even if that Long Long could achieve great things in the future, who can predict the future with certainty?” Lv Yan smiled unconcernedly. “He might not necessarily become our enemy.”

“Since it wasn’t Master who did it,” Qi Yingzhu, her face flushing, quickly changed the subject, “then who did?”

“Moreover, now the whole Eastern Emperor Realm believes that Master was behind this scheme, why doesn’t Master come forward and say a few words…”

Qi Yingzhu didn’t understand and asked further. Seeing Lv Yan fall silent once again, she gradually realized the possibility, and her complexion turned pale:

“Could it be…”

“You don’t need to concern yourself with this matter,” Lv Yan said in a deep voice. “The clan will handle it naturally; you don’t need to worry too much.”

“I will go find her!” Qi Yingzhu said with an icy face, and stormed out, slamming the door behind her.

Meanwhile, as the Azure Dragon in the Eastern State began hosting the celebration, the various parties also concurrently opted for a ceasefire.

Today, although deceit is not shunned in the Eastern Emperor Realm, it has not yet reached a point where any means are employed without reservation.

After all, the main occupations of everyone here are prestigious nobles and great lords, and their rule over a state relies on a strict class system and deeply ingrained feudal etiquette.

If the entire Eastern Emperor Realm were to resort to unscrupulous methods for victory, it would be the Five Great Demon Clans who suffer the first and the most.

Therefore, since the Eastern State has already started with such grandeur, the other four clans have also prepared their gifts and sent envoys to attend the ceremony.

The gifts from the South State and the North State were the most extravagant, and both ancestors came in person with their younger generations.

The Vermilion Bird Ancestor appeared as a dignified and luxurious elderly woman, personally supported by Feng Yan. One could see the resemblance between her and Feng Yan in their brows and eyes, yet it’s unclear why she deliberately maintains the appearance of an elder.

With her cultivation rank, maintaining eternal youth would take no effort at all.

“This must be Long Long, right?” The Vermilion Bird Ancestor said with a smile, “Indeed, a good child.”

Long Long: ………

So that’s how it is; she deliberately portrays herself as old because she likes the feeling of “I am an elder,” right?

“Feng Yan.” The Vermilion Bird Ancestor then looked around, “Where is Long Hu you mentioned? Bring him to me for a look.”

Feng Yan gave Long Long a meaningful glance, signaling him to quickly bring Long Hu out to meet the elder.

Long Long pretended not to understand and then saw the Xuanwu Ancestor slowly approaching with Gui Ling’er at his side.

“Ling’er, do you see?” the Xuanwu Ancestor pointed at him and said, “Without a sound, he advanced to the Dong Yuan Realm. Even the brilliantly talented and uniquely gifted White Tiger Divine General of the past did not have such a terrifying speed of advancement, did he?”

Gui Ling’er nodded in agreement.

“Don’t put too much pressure on the young.” The Vermilion Bird Ancestor waved her hand dismissively, smiling, “Isn’t it a good thing to advance quickly? Stop prying into everything.”

She thwarted the Xuanwu Ancestor’s probing, and Feng Yan gave Long Long another look that meant, “See how our ancestor is protecting you.”

Long Long just smiled foolishly on one side. Then the Ancestral Azure Dragon came out from the Jianmu with Qin Ye, laughing:

“How long has it been since we last met?”

“Quite a while,” the Vermilion Bird Ancestor replied unceremoniously, “You Dragon Clan adopted two good children, and you didn’t even inform me, an old woman.”

“Isn’t this informing you now?” the Ancestral Azure Dragon quickly signaled with his eyes, asking Long Long to, as the host, take the younger generation out for fun, as they, the group of old folks, had matters to discuss.

Reluctantly, Long Long could only call them over and leave with Feng Yan, Gui Ling’er, and Qin Ye.

As soon as they turned into the courtyard, they heard Gui Ling’er asking eagerly:

“So what exactly is the Feathered Clan’s intention?”

“That all depends on our elder.” Feng Yan replied leisurely.

“Who doesn’t know that your elder likes to be secretive and makes subordinates guess her thoughts?” said Gui Ling’er impatiently, “Feng Yan, don’t think I don’t know what you’re thinking. You’re obstructing an alliance between the Dragon Clan and our Xuan Gui, aren’t you?”

“Oh my!” Feng Yan covered her mouth with a feigned look of surprise, “You’ve misunderstood me. How could I have the ability to interfere with the Dragon Clan’s judgment?”

“You spread rumors that our elder intends to marry me off to Long Long!” Gui Ling’er played her trump card.

“So are you clarifying that it’s just a rumor?” Feng Yan asked with surprise.

Long Long: ???