Chapter 5747: The Old Patriarch's Plan
Facing that voice, the old patriarch smiled faintly and said, "Hidden dangers are everywhere, one more won't make a difference."
"Are you suggesting that you want to keep this kid?" the voice said.
"Don't blame me for not reminding you. That Long Zhan Tian, leaving his son here, is clearly fostering him with us, depleting our resources. The feasibility of both father and son serving us is very low."
"But at the very least, Luo Zichuan has shown unwavering loyalty to the Purple Blood Clan. He has sacrificed too much for us. Just for this reason, even if his whole extended family is just living off our resources, we must still support them," the old patriarch said.
The voice expressed some skepticism, saying, "You should know that throughout history, the Purple Blood lineage has always been living off the resources without contributing much. The resources are nearly depleted. Continuing like this, whether they can sustain for a thousand years is unknown. By keeping such a large group of idle people, you're causing significant internal conflicts within the Purple Blood lineage."
"Having differences is normal. It shows that they all have their own thoughts, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. Also, I intend to exhaust all resources within a few years," the old patriarch stated.
"Have you gone mad?"
The voice exclaimed in surprise.
"It's necessary to go a bit 'mad.' The timing has come. We must take a gamble. Long Chen is a member of our Purple Blood Clan. Since he has arrived and stumbled upon this opportunity, what others have, he must also have. While there's no absolute fairness in this world, in my hands, I must strive for as much fairness as possible," the old patriarch said. Despite his gentle tone, his words were resolute and unquestionable.
After the old patriarch's words, the voice fell silent for a moment and then asked, "How do you plan to balance the conflicts among the major clans? Long Chen's arrival is like adding fuel to the fire."
"Adding fuel to the fire isn't necessarily a bad thing. It will accelerate the progress of my plan. From the current situation, everything is developing in a favorable direction."
"Can't you reveal a bit about your plan?" the voice asked.
"I can't," the old patriarch shook his head.
"Even I don't trust myself?" the voice sounded somewhat displeased.
"I don't even trust myself," the old patriarch chuckled.
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Long Chen continued to learn the magical techniques and powers he desired. The Purple Blood Clan had numerous techniques, far too many to learn, and Long Chen didn't intend to learn them all. He focused on learning those techniques and powers that he hadn't encountered before, aiming to broaden his horizons and knowledge.
When Long Zhan Tian imparted various skills to Long Chen, he had told him that the most important aspect of any technique was to cultivate its essence rather than be deceived by its outward appearance. Understanding the essence, which resided in the heart, allowed for infinite variations in form. The essence was the most crucial element.
Long Chen's spiritual state was already quite advanced, and with Long Zhan Tian's guidance, he experienced a sudden enlightenment, significantly advancing his realm and perspective.
Despite the vast array of techniques and powers in the Purple Blood Clan's arsenal, not many were suitable for Long Chen. His primary purpose for learning their techniques was to refine his Eight Star Battle Body. As for the Nine Star Hegemonic Body Technique, even Long Zhan Tian hadn't provided any guidance. He had told Long Chen that this path could only be walked by Long Chen himself; no one else could assist him.
After Long Zhan Tian's guidance, Long Chen gained deeper insights into the Nine Star Hegemonic Body Technique. Furthermore, he had found the direction to transform his Eight Star Battle Body, but the specific details required careful consideration.
Learning more techniques and powers would certainly aid him in solidifying the new form of his Eight Star Battle Body. While Long Chen immersed himself in comprehending these techniques, the outside world remained relatively calm. Elder Zhi Xin didn't pursue the matter further, and others couldn't find a way to exploit the situation.
Thus, everyone treated the incident as if nothing had happened. The "deceased" disciple from the Bi family was forgotten without a second thought.
As for those three individuals missing arms and legs, after a while, the energy attached to their wounds dissipated. For them, there was no lasting effect.
In reality, Long Chen had intended to teach them a lesson without taking their lives. However, the person who saved them nearly caused their demise.
For three consecutive days, Long Chen casually practiced various techniques within the Purple Immortal Pavilion. To outsiders, it seemed like he wasn't even cultivating. When he entered a cultivation space, sometimes he would emerge after just a few breaths, and the longest he spent inside was merely the time it took for an incense stick to burn.
It was worth noting that most people, when they entered for cultivation insight, wouldn't come out for at least ten days or even several months. Long Chen's actions perplexed everyone, leaving them clueless about his intentions. Nevertheless, his ability to repeatedly break through the space's restrictions and enter the cultivation space astonished everyone.
Different techniques had diverse demands on bloodlines, souls, willpower, physical bodies, and more. The assessment was extremely stringent, yet Long Chen easily passed them all. No cultivation space had ever rejected him, causing many to view him in a new light.
While Long Chen had previously subdued Elder Zhi Xin with a single strike, Elder Zhi Xin wasn't a combat-oriented powerhouse but rather a heritage-focused one. He typically aided disciples in opening meridians, refining spirit and soul, strengthening the body, and performing auxiliary tasks. His personal combat capability wasn't formidable.
One could even say his combat skills were limited to sparring; he had never recorded a killing in his life. However, this time, with Long Chen's assistance, Elder Zhi Xin finally broke his record of zero kills.
In the eyes of many, Long Chen subduing Elder Zhi Xin had an element of luck because no one had anticipated a disciple daring to strike an elder. Elder Zhi Xin had been caught off guard, leading to his defeat.
More astonishing than Long Chen's methods, though, was his audacity. After this incident, people realized that the Luo family had produced an individual who was like a madman.
After three days, Long Chen ceased his studies. Luo Zichuan, who had been waiting for him, had long since departed. With the situation calmed and no one provoking Long Chen anymore, he no longer wasted time and returned to the family to continue his cultivation.
Now, with Long Chen's help, Luo Zichuan had completed the blood exchange. Long Chen's purple blood was purer and had more potential than Luo Zichuan's bloodline. However, potential needed to be unearthed. He had to maximize the power of his bloodline to not let down Long Chen's filial intentions.
"Coming out? Let me escort you back!"
When Long Chen walked out of the Purple Immortal Pavilion's gate, a senior from the Luo family hesitated for a moment. Although he suggested Long Chen should return on his own, he was a bit concerned. Who knew if this child might cause some trouble along the way?
"Senior, you're too kind. I can manage on my own," Long Chen replied with a smile.
Seeing Long Chen's cheerful appearance, as if he were a friendly neighborhood boy in high spirits, the senior nodded and said, "Alright then, be careful on the way."
"Sure thing," Long Chen greeted and returned to the Luo family. Although he encountered quite a few disciples from other families on the way, some cast unfriendly glances at him, but nobody dared to provoke him. Long Chen also couldn't be bothered to pay them any attention.
As Long Chen returned to the Luo family's plaza, he coincidentally encountered a group of people carrying weapons, heading out with great enthusiasm. It was none other than Luo Shenghui and his companions. When Luo Shenghui saw Long Chen, a sinister smile crept onto his face. He directly blocked Long Chen's path.
"Well, well, if it isn't the freeloader..."
*Smack!*
Long Chen swiftly gave him a resounding slap. This time, Long Chen had no intention of indulging him. In an explosive sound, Luo Shenghui was sent tumbling and crashed into a nearby artificial mountain, shattering it upon impact. The mountain had been reinforced by an array, but Luo Shenghui's collision had broken it into pieces.
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