Chapter 5864: The Deal?
Upon hearing Liu Changtian's words, it further confirmed Long Chen's thoughts. All of this was Liu Changtian's probing of him.
"The Lord of the Chaotic Dragon Emperor is still alive," Long Chen said.
Upon receiving Long Chen's answer, even though Liu Changtian and Lady Xihua were somewhat prepared, they couldn't help but feel their hearts pounding. The Chaotic Dragon Emperor was a name that resonated throughout the nine heavens, and Liu Changtian had grown up listening to legends about the Chaotic Dragon Emperor.
While the human race had once stood at the pinnacle of the myriad races, in the eyes of the myriad races, only the dragon race was qualified to stand at the highest position in the world. Moreover, due to the Lord of the Nine Stars, all races were limited to the realm of the Human Emperor. Individuals like Liu Changtian, who opposed the human race, were not uncommon.
With Long Chen's answer, Liu Changtian nodded. The cold and arrogant look in his eyes softened slightly, even though Long Chen didn't say anything explicitly. His actions and words had already indicated his identity as the successor of the Chaotic Dragon Emperor.
Just this identity alone was enough to awe everyone. Although Liu Changtian was the Emperor of the Undying Clan, he still needed to show absolute respect to the Chaotic Dragon Emperor.
At the same time, Long Chen's newfound identity also made him feel more at ease. It seemed that this identity was worthy of Xue Ruyan's status in his heart.
"What is your relationship with the Alchemy Emperor?" Liu Changtian asked again.
Long Chen was taken aback by this sudden question. He couldn't help but look at Xue Ruyan and Chuyao. Both of them were looking at him, and from their expressions, it was evident that they hadn't revealed Long Chen's identity as an alchemist.
After careful consideration, even if Long Chen could refine pills, ordinary people couldn't connect him to the Alchemy Emperor. Moreover, the matter of the Alchemy Emperor's memories had never been disclosed by Long Chen to anyone.
Seeing Long Chen's shocked expression, Liu Changtian also paused, and then he understood that Long Chen was completely unaware of the secret of the Purple Blood within him.
"Since you don't know about this matter, let's forget I asked. In the last arena battle, you gave me face, and I appreciate that. Although, if you think that this would naturally lead me to submit and marry my daughter to you, you are underestimating me, Liu Changtian," Liu Changtian said.
The first sentence made Xue Ruyan and the others very happy, but the next sentence immediately made them uneasy. If Liu Changtian thought Long Chen was threatening him, it could spell trouble, as Liu Changtian was too proud to compromise with anyone.
"If you think that way, you are underestimating me, Long Chen. Do I need your approval to get my woman? Whether it's through deceit or manipulation, I will make her mine. I don't believe we can't achieve that," Long Chen said disdainfully.
"You…" For the first time in his life, Liu Changtian heard such shameless words and almost burst into laughter. "In endless years, I have never seen such a shameless person."
Shameless words could be spoken so blatantly, reaching the pinnacle of shamelessness.
Long Chen disdainfully said, "For the sake of the woman I love, even if I have to bear the infamous name, even if I have to be an enemy to the entire world, so what?"
Long Chen's words moved Lady Xihua. In her understanding, could a person really go to such lengths for love? As for Xue Ruyan, her delicate body trembled slightly. At that moment, Long Chen, in her heart, suddenly became radiant, dispelling all her worries and fears.
"For deceiving children. How can you believe the words of the human race?" Liu Changtian, seeing Lady Xihua's moved expression, coldly snorted.
"Hehe, heartless people won't listen to emotional words." Long Chen chuckled.
Even if Liu Changtian was stupid, he could still hear that Long Chen was mocking him for not understanding emotions. At that moment, Liu Changtian's face darkened, and the atmosphere in the hall instantly dropped to freezing point.
However, Long Chen was not afraid. He continued indifferently, "If one day you can risk your life for Lady Xihua, and sacrifice your life for her, then come and mock me."
"The Emperor's life belongs to the Undying Clan. His goal is to lead the entire Undying Clan to glory. He bears the great mission of revitalizing the Undying Clan. How can he sacrifice his precious life for me, a mere woman?" Lady Xihua couldn't help but retort.
Long Chen shook his head, "If one cannot protect even one's own woman, how can one protect the entire clan? If one cannot uphold the dignity of one's loved one, how can one let the Undying Clan inherit proudly?"
Long Chen's words made Lady Xihua anxious. She was about to retort, but Liu Changtian extended his hand to stop her.
"Although you are an annoying person, I have to admit that what you said makes sense. Last time, Lady Xihua represented me and suffered some grievances. That was indeed my fault."
"Emperor…" Lady Xihua was stunned.
Looking at Lady Xihua, Liu Changtian's eyes showed a rare touch of tenderness, "Xihua, you take them out first. I have something to talk to Long Chen alone."
Being stared at with such tenderness by Liu Changtian, Lady Xihua couldn't help but shiver. This was the first time in her life that Liu Changtian treated her like this, leaving her stunned.
In the end, the three of them left the hall, leaving only Long Chen and Liu Changtian. For a moment, the hall became eerily quiet.
"Aren't you planning to kill me to keep your secret?" Long Chen felt a little uneasy under Liu Changtian's glare.
Liu Changtian didn't directly answer him. He looked at the dragon pillar and said, "I once had a beloved woman. I was like you, willing to sacrifice my life for her without hesitation."
"Unfortunately, she was a dragon, and I am an Undying. Our identities were different, and we both had enormous responsibilities and missions..."
At this point, Liu Changtian couldn't help but sigh deeply. Long Chen, upon hearing this, finally understood that behind Liu Changtian's ruthlessness was a love sealed for countless years. The pain he had experienced was something he didn't want his people to go through.
"My heartlessness has caused grievances to Xihua. Love should not be so humble, and it should not be a kind of pity and reward. Alas!" Liu Changtian's sigh echoed in the entire hall.
Long Chen fell into silence. At this moment, he finally understood that behind Liu Changtian's heartlessness was the love that had been sealed for countless years. The pain he had experienced was something he didn't want his people to go through.
"My heartlessness has caused grievances to X
ihua. Love should not be so humble, and it should not be a kind of pity and reward. Alas!" Liu Changtian's sigh echoed in the entire hall.
Long Chen fell into silence. At this moment, he finally understood that behind Liu Changtian's heartlessness was the love that had been sealed for countless years. The pain he had experienced was something he didn't want his people to go through.
Taking a deep breath, Liu Changtian calmed himself down and turned to look at Long Chen. "Let's make a deal!"
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