Nine Star Hegemon Body Art chapter 5686

 Chapter 5686 - Dragon Emperor's Heart Demon: Candlelight Shadow

As that figure looked up, Long Chen finally saw it - a handsome-faced man with slanting sword-like eyebrows, a nose as if suspended gallbladder, and a pair of eyes as bright as amethyst gems in the night sky.

Xiao Jiu also had purple pupils, but within Xiao Jiu's pupils, endless runes circulated, and those runes were of various colors, looking exceptionally beautiful.

However, this pair of eyes had the purest and deepest shade of purple, a purple brimming with honor and nobility. Looking into his eyes made one involuntarily want to kneel down in worship.

These pure purple pupils were like deep ponds, the more you looked, the deeper they seemed, and the more fearful they became. It was as if within the depths of these pupils, boundless darkness was concealed, eager to devour all existence.

"Friend, you're quite handsome!" Long Chen greeted enthusiastically, looking at the man bound on the altar.

But the man with purple pupils didn't pay any attention to Long Chen. His proud expression seemed to convey that he didn't even consider Long Chen worthy of a conversation.

"Sorry, I take back what I just said. Let me rephrase...," seeing the lack of response, Long Chen quickly amended.

Finally, the man's pupils turned toward Long Chen. A hint of mockery curled up at the corner of his mouth, as if he now held even less regard for Long Chen.

"...You trash," the man thought Long Chen was cowering, attempting to please him. Unexpectedly, Long Chen retorted with such a sentence, causing his eyes to become sharp.

"Xiuyang, I know you're here. I heard you're having a tough time now, even worse off than me. Have you lost all face to meet me? Hahaha..." the man with purple pupils couldn't be bothered with Long Chen, bursting into loud laughter that reeked of schadenfreude.

"Candlelight Shadow, it seems that after all these years, you still hold a deep hatred for me!" Just then, the voice of the Chaotic Dragon Emperor resounded.

In the voice of the Chaotic Dragon Emperor, there was no anger, just a profound calmness. Yet within this calmness, there seemed to be a touch of sentiment.

"Of course I hate you. For countless years, you've kept me suppressed, making me suffer a fate worse than death. Should I be grateful to you?" The man with purple pupils was the heart demon of the Chaotic Dragon Emperor, named Candlelight Shadow. His expression was sinister.

"It's clearly your own incompetence. Why blame others?" Long Chen shrugged.

"Shut up!"

Candlelight Shadow roared in fury, veins popping on his forehead. The purple radiance in his eyes surged, a fierce and malevolent aura erupted like flames, filling the entire Dragon Scale space.

Long Chen's eardrums were ringing from the shock. He covered his ears and shook his head, saying, "Screaming won't help. To use a phrase I often say, if vocal power represented strength, donkeys would have ruled the world long ago."

"You..."

Candlelight Shadow was so angry that he nearly exploded on the spot. In all the time he had coexisted with the Chaotic Dragon Emperor, he had never encountered an opponent like Long Chen. Long Chen's retort left him almost breathless.

"Xiuyang, what's the meaning of bringing such trash here? Do you look down on me?" Candlelight Shadow roared.

"Candlelight Shadow, so many years have passed, and you're still as brutal as ever, your wisdom hasn't increased even a bit. Do you think he doesn't have the qualifications to challenge you?" The Chaotic Dragon Emperor spoke indifferently.

"Him? Qualifications to challenge me? Hahaha..."

Upon hearing the Chaotic Dragon Emperor's words, Candlelight Shadow reacted as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world. He laughed madly, his laughter causing the space to alternately brighten and darken. Long Chen was left feeling dizzy and disoriented, but he remained silent.

"I was stripped away from you when you advanced to the Emperor rank. Despite being sealed by you in layers, I now possess thirteen original Dragon Veins, and I have already stepped half a foot into the Emperor realm. Looking at the world, only you can defeat me. Now, you send a young one with merely nine Heavenly Veins to challenge me. Are you trying to mock me to death? Hahaha..."

Candlelight Shadow's laughter didn't cease, and after a while, he continued, "Do you think I don't know you? You're having him challenge me for sure with some scheme in mind. You want to use a scapegoat to divert my attention and then take advantage of the opportunity to attack me and consume my power, don't you? Xiuyang, you've fallen. Did you really think I would fall for this?"

"Candlelight Shadow, you're overthinking. Regardless of my situation, I am still the Dragon Emperor of the Yang Clan. If I were to deal with you, I wouldn't need to resort to others, nor would I stoop to using tricks.

First, I won't lend my power to Long Chen. Within this space, I don't have the ability to lend him strength.

Second, I believe Long Chen has the strength to fight you. Don't underestimate him, because those who have underestimated him are already dead.

If you still have the dignity of a Dragon Clan powerhouse and the pride of a Young Emperor, then distribute the power of the Dragon Pillars to Long Chen. Let him also advance to thirteen Dragon Veins. A fair battle between equals. Do you dare?" The Chaotic Dragon Emperor spoke.

Long Chen was startled. It seemed that everything had been calculated by the Chaotic Dragon Emperor. It appeared that in order to advance, Long Chen would need the assistance of the power from these Dragon Pillars.

Realizing that the Chaotic Dragon Emperor was using a motivational technique, Long Chen patted his chest and said, "No problem. Even if he doesn't dare, I can still defeat him with the power of nine veins. I have that confidence."

Candlelight Shadow burst into laughter. "Hahaha, do you two take me for a fool? You want to use the power of the Dragon Pillars to boost this young fellow? Dream on. I've worked so hard to remove the seal's power and leave the essence within the Dragon Pillars. It's meant for fusing with the laws of the Heavenly Dao upon breaking the seal. When that time comes, I can consume it and make a breakthrough to the Emperor realm. Would I just give the Dragon Clan's power to this kid because of a few words from you? You're too naive."

Hearing Candlelight Shadow's words, the Chaotic Dragon Emperor remained unruffled and said, "Well, I'm afraid you won't have a say in this. When the altar shatters, the Dragon Pillars will burst open, and the power will pour out instantly. By then, he will also receive the power of the Dragon Pillars."

"What a joke. Who said I'm going to shatter the altar?" Candlelight Shadow sneered.

"If you don't shatter the altar, at most you'll only be able to condense nine Dragon Veins. Aren't you worried?" In that moment, the Chaotic Dragon Emperor's voice turned somewhat solemn.

"Hahaha, among those of the same rank, aside from you, there's no one in the world who can match me. A mere human, should I fear him?" Candlelight Shadow laughed heartily.

Listening to their conversation, Long Chen suddenly understood. The Chaotic Dragon Emperor had gradually steered the conversation to this point. It turned out that the purpose was to goad Candlelight Shadow into a battle on equal terms, with nine veins against nine veins. This was Long Chen's only hope of winning.

The Chaotic Dragon Emperor knew Candlelight Shadow's strength all too well. If Candlelight Shadow utilized the power of thirteen Dragon Veins, not to mention just Long Chen, even a hundred Long Chens wouldn't stand a chance.

Now that its purpose was achieved, the rest was up to Long Chen himself. However, the Chaotic Dragon Emperor had no assurance whatsoever that Long Chen would win. At that moment, even the Chaotic Dragon Emperor became extremely nervous.

"Crack, crack, crack..."

As time passed, the chains binding Candlelight Shadow suddenly creaked, and with a loud explosion, the chains shattered around Candlelight Shadow, and he stepped out of the altar.

"Kid, are you ready to die?" Candlelight Shadow stood before Long Chen, towering over him. The formidable power of his blood and qi was like a volcanic eruption, pressing down on Long Chen's body, making his bones creak. Even before he made a move, his aura was already suffocating.

"Wait a moment."

Long Chen hastily waved his hand, summoning the Dragon Bone Evil Moon and placing it behind him.

"Are you done?"

Seeing Long Chen retrieve his weapon, a mocking smile curled on Candlelight Shadow's lips.

"Wait a little longer!"

With one hand clenched into a fist, divine light swirling around it, Long Chen suddenly struck his own chest with his fist. A mouthful of blood sprayed out, staining his clothes crimson. Then, Long Chen simply lay on the ground.

Whether it was the Chaotic Dragon Emperor or Candlelight Shadow, both were dumbfounded. They simultaneously shouted, "Are you trying to fake an accident?"

"Buzz."

However, in the next moment, Long Chen's black pupils rapidly enlarged, instantly covering his entire eye. Immediately afterward, Long Chen's black robe rapidly turned white, and a cold, malevolent aura surged forth.

"This..."

At that instant, even the Chaotic Dragon Emperor was utterly shocked.