Nine Star Hegemon Body Art Chapter 5658

 

Longing Across Two Distances, Shared Snowfall

The Dragonblood Legion and the Hidden Dragon Legion had a direct encounter this time. Just by hearing the names of these two legions, everyone already understood what was happening.

The female warriors of the Hidden Dragon Legion had always been curious and excited about the mysterious Dragonblood Legion. However, when they saw the Dragonblood warriors, they became so nervous that they couldn't speak. Their faces turned red, and they couldn't even bring themselves to look at the Dragonblood warriors.

Even Xiaoyue, who was known for her fierceness and decisiveness, felt a bit awkward and couldn't utter a word at this moment. She was usually fearless, but now she seemed unsure and hesitant.

The Hidden Dragon warriors were very nervous, and the Dragonblood warriors weren't much different. They had followed Long Chen for many years, and how could they not understand his intentions?

However, even these warriors who had been through countless battles and remained calm in dangerous situations were now feeling nervous. Even Guo Ran, who was always a bit of a show-off, didn't know how to break this awkward atmosphere.

"A bunch of useless idiots," Long Chen couldn't help but be speechless at the sight of the nervous Dragonblood warriors.

"Hehe, if they had half the thickness of your skin, they wouldn't be so single-minded," Tang Wan'er couldn't help but chuckle.

"Come on, are you praising me or insulting me?" Long Chen rolled his eyes in exasperation.

Tang Wan'er chuckled but remained silent. However, they needed to break this awkward situation. If they didn't understand each other, how could they proceed with their communication?

"This is the Dragon's Nest, and as its hosts, shouldn't you introduce this place to your guests? Don't you plan to show them around?" Long Chen couldn't help but remind them.

Only then did Guo Ran react and hurriedly said, "Esteemed goddesses, please honor us by accompanying our brothers inside. Let us extend our hospitality as hosts."

Guo Ran stumbled over his words this time. The flattering words he usually used were hard to come by at this moment. Nevertheless, no matter what, as long as others could understand, it was sufficient.

As Guo Ran made a gesture, the Dragonblood warriors collectively gestured to invite the Hidden Dragon warriors inside. The Hidden Dragon warriors, blushing with embarrassment, nervously walked over without daring to look at them.

The interior of the Dragon's Nest was extremely vast, filled with numerous challenges, inner chambers, and even hidden pocket dimensions containing the secrets of countless dragon techniques.

Long Chen knew that most of the Dragonblood and Hidden Dragon warriors had blank romantic experiences. Allowing them to interact directly required a common point of interest. The magical arts of the dragon race were the perfect entry point. This would give them a shared topic to discuss and even practice together. Once the conversational barrier was broken, both sides wouldn't feel as nervous.

Some disciples from the Wind God Pavilion seemed eager to join but were intercepted by those who knew better. After all, they were here for a matchmaking event, so what would it look like if they barged in?

"Brothers, you are also welcome to explore the Dragon's Nest on your own. Inside the Dragon's Nest, there are dragon techniques and challenges on the battle platforms. If you're interested, you can study and learn together," Long Chen smiled and said.

Long Chen's words delighted the crowd. The dragon race had always been mysterious, and the fact that Long Chen was sharing the secrets of the dragon techniques with them showed that he truly considered them his own.

Long Chen not only shared the Original Nine Li Divine Symbols with them but also opened up the secrets of the Dragon's Nest. This gesture deeply moved them. Compared to the gains, they cherished Long Chen's trust even more.

Long Chen was unparalleled in his martial arts and heroic spirit. Faced with such exceptional individuals, they could only look up to them. To be trusted by such a person was an unparalleled honor.

As guides, the Dragonblood warriors led the Hidden Dragon warriors into the depths of the Dragon's Nest, describing how they had defeated the terrifying beings within the challenges and the kinds of techniques they had acquired.

The Hidden Dragon warriors not only understood the hardships the Dragonblood warriors had faced but also had the opportunity to attempt the challenges and engage in battles with the powerful dragon race members inside.

The Dragonblood warriors personally demonstrated the dragon techniques within the challenges, engaging in exchanges with the Hidden Dragon warriors. With both sides demonstrating their abilities, they quickly grew acquainted.

One group was composed of passionate young men, and the other consisted of kind-hearted women. They had embarked on the path of cultivation to change their destinies, enduring countless hardships and dangers. Their goals were the same, and they shared many common topics. Gradually, they developed a sense of having met each other later than they wished.

The Hidden Dragon warriors were initially very nervous, knowing that every warrior in the Hidden Dragon Legion was formidable and intimidating. Such powerful individuals, regardless of their sects, were usually aloof, cold, and unapproachable, often looking down on others.

However, upon interaction, they realized that the Dragonblood warriors were a group of warm-hearted and loyal young men. Being with them allowed everyone to drop their guard, providing a sense of security they had never experienced before.

The Dragonblood warriors also discovered that the Hidden Dragon Legion's women were kind-hearted individuals. Watching them, an innate desire to protect them emerged naturally.

Previously, the Dragonblood warriors had avoided romantic entanglements for the sake of cultivation. Even though Long Chen had reminded them more than once that true love was a path to understanding the Heavenly Dao and that loving someone was also a form of cultivation, they had witnessed the tragic end of Ye Zhichiu and Yu Qingxuan. The pain they had seen on Long Chen's face had deeply wounded their hearts.

Powerful as Long Chen was, he couldn't protect his loved ones. How could they dare to touch love? If a man couldn't even protect his loved ones, they wondered if they had the courage to keep on living. 

So, for all these years, the Dragonblood warriors focused solely on their cultivation, cutting off desires for romantic love. But today, seeing those innocent faces and kind eyes, their hearts, as strong as steel, were gradually softened.

"Long Chen," Long Chen and Tang Wan'er were in a grand hall. On the walls, images appeared of Dragonblood and Hidden Dragon warriors holding hands and dancing together. Tang Wan'er held Long Chen's hand and leaned her delicate face against his shoulder as she softly spoke, "If there were no conflicts, no killings, perhaps this Dragon's Nest could be our dreamed paradise."

Long Chen reached out and tightly embraced Tang Wan'er's fragrant shoulder, inhaling the unique scent of her hair. He smiled faintly and said, "With each other in our hearts, is there anywhere that isn't paradise?"

Hearing Long Chen's words, Tang Wan'er smiled beautifully. This guy really knew how to speak. She responded with a gentle tone, "Thoughts of each other despite the distance, could this lifetime be our shared old age? Long Chen, I suddenly miss them so much."

As she spoke the last words, Tang Wan'er couldn't help but choke up. She thought of Meng Qi, Chu Yao, Ye Zhichiu, and her other sisters. 

Now, she was no longer the Tang Wan'er who used to get jealous and throw tantrums. After experiencing so many setbacks and hardships, she had matured. Thinking about the care and tolerance her sisters had shown her back then, she felt a wave of shame and self-blame.

Now leaning against Long Chen's side and enjoying his embrace, she couldn't help but think about where her other sisters were, or if they were even alive. The thought cut her heart like a knife.

Hearing Tang Wan'er's words, Long Chen's heart ached as well. Thinking about all the missing loved ones and close friends, his heart felt like it was shattering.

"I have to become stronger. The Emperor's Dragon Scales must be mine," Long Chen gritted his teeth, knowing that only with formidable strength could he reunite with them sooner. He propelled the Dragon's Nest towards the direction of the Emperor's Dragon Scales, driving it forward with a purpose.