Long Chen was a little surprised about getting the Azure Dragon Halberd even under such circumstances, though he still had a bad feeling. Unlike Dongfang Xuanxiao, the Patriarch displayed no warmth in his eyes when he looked at him. So why would he ignore his family’s opinions to give Long Chen the Azure Dragon Halberd?
This is a cunning old man indeed; no one can guess what he’s thinking. Like they say, the older the ginger, the spicier it is. This old geezer is very spicy indeed. Privately musing, Long Chen accepted the Qi seed and carefully merged it into his own Qi, so his own Qi now contained a sliver of the Patriarch’s Qi.
The crowd felt an array of emotions well up within themselves as they watched him accept the seed. There was jealousy, frustration, hatred, and unwillingness. “Child, go take what belongs to you. You have ten days. After that, the Azure Dragon Halberd will return here. As for whether you’re able to comprehend the Azure Dragon Combat Technique, that will depend on your talent,” the Patriarch said with a smile.
“I will do my best. I won’t disappoint you!” said Long Chen. He felt like there was a hint of malicious intent in the Patriarch’s smile.
What is this old geezer planning? Long Chen was suspicious.
Under everyone’s watchful gazes, he strode towards the halberd. When he saw the Earth-tier divine weapon up close, he grew emotional. The Azure Dragon Halberd had a piece of a primordial dragon soul as its weapon spirit. It was clear that it was a very powerful presence amongst the Earth-tier weapons, as weapons of that level usually did not possess a weapon spirit.
It was a beautiful weapon with green dragon scales, tough curves, and sharp tips. How nice it’d be if I could keep it as my own. It’s too bad I only have ten days. Let me try to pick it up.
When he arrived next to the halberd, he did not hesitate to reach out and grab it. Very quickly, his fingers touched it.
He suddenly felt the halberd let out a cry and tremble slightly in fear. Long Chen guessed that the primordial dragon soul within it sensed the dragon blood in him, and his intimidating blood lineage had frightened it.
The Azure Dragon was one of the lowest ranked primordial dragons. Long Chen, however, had Inherited Blood Essence in him that was likely from the Ancient Blood Soul Dragon, the most powerful dragon.
“Brother Chen, the primordial dragon soul in the Azure Dragon Halberd senses your presence, which is both familiar and frightening to it. That’s why it’s like a child right now, hiding far away. Take the Azure Dragon Halberd with you and soothe it slowly when you get back home,” Ling Xi said.
Anyone else would have felt a violent resistance the moment they touched the halberd. But when Long Chen came into contact with it, it hid fearfully.
You’re afraid of me? Is the primordial dragon soul inside you a little girl? Long Chen grinned, then he grabbed the halberd. He felt a chill. Weapons normally felt cold to the touch, but the halberd was warm, as if it was a living being. Long Chen wasn’t holding a halberd, he was holding a dragon.
“This primordial dragon soul died millions of years ago. What’s left is just a sliver of memory that turned into a strange dragon soul after a long, long time. Brother Chen, put it in your Universe Pouch. It’s afraid of you now, so it will not resist,” Ling Xi explained.
Whether a person could store the Azure Dragon halberd in their Universe Pouch was the first test of whether they could master it. He put it inside his pouch, preparing to study it when he got back.
The events of the day came to a close after he took the halberd. “He could actually put the Azure Dragon Halberd away. He won’t actually master the Azure Dragon Combat Technique, will he?” said one of the elders.
“That’s impossible. Very few of our generation managed to comprehend it, and not even Xuanfeng and Tianxuan were able to. So how could Long Chen?” another elder said decisively.
“That makes sense.”
Everyone had the same thought when they saw him put the weapon in his pouch. You may be smug now, but you’ll get nothing after ten days. How could Father do this? He should have given Tianyu a chance. He wouldn’t be rejected by the halberd, and he would have a higher chance of mastering the technique since he has Azure Dragon blood in him.
Dongfang Xuanyu shot Long Chen a cold glare.
“Long Chen, use these ten days well.” After the Patriarch spoke, the tournament was officially over.
***
“Long Chen, focus on your cultivation. I myself have comprehended the Azure Dragon Combat Technique, so I have some experience. Come ask me if you have any questions,” said Dongfang Xuanxiao after they returned to their quarters.
“I’ll try to figure it out on my own first, then I’ll ask you if I don’t understand anything. What do you think?” asked Long Chen.
“That’s good. You have great talent in cultivating martial techniques, so I have great expectations for you,” said Dongfang Xuanxiao with a smile. He was proud that Long Chen had won the Azure Dragon Halberd.
He has ten days … I’ll give him eight days to cultivate. As for the remaining two, it’ll be time to fulfill my final wish. Long Chen, you won’t blame me, right? If I don’t do it, I will regret it for the rest of my life.
This was what Dongfang Xuanxiao thought. If Long Chen could hear his thoughts, he would be confused.
Ten days will be enough to save Xiaolang, but I must be extremely careful. Before that, I must familiarize myself with the Azure Dragon Halberd. I mustn’t lose such a great opportunity, thought Long Chen.
Their thoughts seemed to be similar, but what were Dongfang Xuanxiao’s plans?
Still deep in thought, Dongfang Xuanxiao left. Yin Mengyao asked him anxiously, “Xiao Chen, what is your plan?”
Yin Mengyao was shocked that Long Chen had won the Azure Dragon Halberd and could complete her objective. She was greatly emotional when she thought about how she could save Mo Xiaolang.
“So far, there is only one solution. I will first find an excuse to enter the Star Devil Prison to train, then I’ll go to the Azure Dragon Planet alone to rescue Xiaolang. He is at the mid Heavenly Core Realm, and there are four mid Heavenly Core experts at the entrance. If he has the Heavenly Wolf Dagger with him, he might be able to escape!”
“It’s still possible even without the Heavenly Wolf Dagger. Xiaolang has a body combat technique called the Illusory Divine Step, making him extremely fast. Even the average mid Heavenly Core Realm cultivator will find it difficult to see him clearly.”
“That’s good. I’ve gotten close to the four armored guards, so it will be best to let Xiaolang escape without endangering myself or killing them. Sister Mengyao, is the Illusory Divine Step really that impressive?”
Long Chen was previously worried about one thing—after he rescued Mo Xiaolang, what would he do if other people found out what he had done?
If Long Chen was alone, he could run wherever he wanted. But Yang Lingqing was still in the Lingwu family, and he also had roots in Baiyang Town. If they knew he was behind the jailbreak, the consequences would be disastrous.
But if Yan Honghai and the rest didn’t know who was behind it all, it would be better.
“The Illusory Divine Step is indeed impressive. I have seen Xiaolang use it before, and as long as he has some sort of disguise, I guarantee the four armored guards will not recognize him. But Long Chen, if the Azure Dragon Patriarch goes to the Azure Dragon Star, he will naturally know who is missing. Plus, you have the Azure Dragon Halberd, so won’t it be easy to figure out that you’re the one behind it if you go to the Star Devil Prison?”
She frowned. On the one hand, she wanted Mo Xiaolang to be freed. On the other hand, she didn’t want Long Chen to get into trouble.
After her analysis, he felt like it was too complex. “Why don’t we get Stepfather to help? I see that he’s quite good to us. As long as he can use some excuse to lead the guards away, wouldn’t Xiaolang be able to exit without being noticed?” Yin Mengyao suddenly suggested.
“Dongfang Xuanxiao?” This was a great idea, but he was an Azure Dragon family member. Would he really agree to help them, and not reprimand them?”
“Let’s do it this way. Long Chen, you go comprehend the Azure Dragon Combat Technique for now while I think of a way. If we have no choice, then we will take a risk and tell Stepfather. He’s really good to us, and he is against the other family members. Even if he doesn’t agree, maybe he won’t stop us,” said Yin Mengyao.
“That’s the only thing we can do.” Long Chen felt like they could try involving Dongfang Xuanxiao.
After bidding her farewell, he returned to his room, where Ling Xi emerged excitedly. She had become even more beautiful thanks to the Sky Soul Fruit.
“Xiao Xi, how do you think I should deal with the Azure Dragon Halberd?”
Long Chen knew that she had a powerful background and was very knowledgeable, so she would have great tips.
“Other people would need to have a standoff with the primordial dragon soul and forcefully make it submit. Dongfang Tianxuan and the rest couldn’t comprehend the Azure Dragon Combat Technique because their minds were not strong enough to subdue the dragon’s soul. But you’re different. The primordial dragon soul has fled to the deepest parts of the Azure Dragon Halberd, proving that it’s afraid of you. You only need to try to communicate with it and coax it out and then you should succeed easily. You might even gain absolute control over it and remove the old geezer’s seal on the halberd, becoming its true master! Just like what Mo Xiaolang did.”
“What?” Long Chen was overjoyed. “Ling Xi, are you saying that the old geezer still isn’t the Azure Dragon Halberd’s master?”
“Of course not.” She wrinkled her cute nose and said, “He doesn’t have the ability for that! But his ancestor once mastered it and passed down this ability, that’s why he somewhat has the right to use it.”
“So, you mean I have a high chance?”