Storming the Fortress
Translated by Basingh.
The experts of the Mo Yan Devouring Python Clan were in utter shock. They had activated the power of Tianluo Fortress to pull Mo Chen back—only to unwittingly drag Long Chen in with him.
"Kill him! Now!"
Panic surged through them. This was no different from inviting a wolf into their home. Inside Tianluo Fortress, they could no longer rely on its power to kill Long Chen.
But Long Chen only smiled.
"Let's see… just how powerful nine hundred and ninety-nine strands of Imperial Flame truly are."
With a flick of his finger—
"Pa!"
A ripple of Imperial Flame burst forth from Long Chen, expanding outward like a shockwave.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The experts of the Mo Yan Devouring Python Clan crashed into the purple barrier that had formed around Long Chen. They spat out blood as they were sent flying backward.
Some tried using divine weapons to slash at the purple barrier—but the moment their weapons made contact…
BANG!
Their bodies exploded into blood mist!
Long Chen’s Imperial Flames surged with overwhelming might, forming a defensive barrier around him. This was the true form of his Heavenly Shield—a domain-like defense.
The stronger the attack, the more terrifying the counterforce. Those who used magical techniques were heavily injured at worst.
But those who used weapons?
Instant annihilation.
Their divine weapons couldn’t withstand the backlash and disintegrated on impact.
Outside, Xi Yuanqing and his people had initially been worried when Long Chen was pulled into the enemy’s heartland.
But in the blink of an eye—
Slaughter.
Inside Tianluo Fortress, the Mo Yan Devouring Python Clan's experts were either dead or crippled.
The purple Imperial Flames raged through the fortress, drowning out everything in screams and the wet, sickening sounds of bodies bursting apart.
A chill ran down their spines.
The last time they saw Long Chen fight, it was against Ming Zang, but Long Chen himself hadn't even lifted a finger—it had been Cang Lu and Long Xu who had finished him off.
Their perception of Long Chen’s power was still stuck at that moment.
Back then, Minglong Xuan could at least exchange a few blows with Long Chen.
But now?
The experts attacking Long Chen were all at Minglong Xuan's level—or even stronger.
Yet they were being instantly crushed.
This wasn’t a fight.
This was a massacre.
"No wonder Long Chen didn't take Ming Zang seriously, even when he reached the 'Return to One' Realm," someone murmured. "Even without allies, Long Chen could have fought him head-on."
"His strength is terrifying... But we can’t even sense how strong he truly is."
All eyes turned to Xi Yuanqing, the strongest among them, hoping he could gauge Long Chen’s power.
But Xi Yuanqing shook his head.
Before, he had sensed Long Chen’s strength only because Long Chen had been weakened after his battle against the dragon race, when his Supreme Bone transformed into Imperial Flame.
Now?
Long Chen was at his peak.
And his power was a complete mystery.
"BOOM!"
Suddenly, a sword slashed across the sky—
Tearing straight through Long Chen's purple barrier!
A divine pressure swept across the fortress, suffocating everyone.
Xi Yuanqing’s eyes narrowed.
"Return to One Realm!"
The ranking system of cultivation didn’t officially include ‘Return to One’ or ‘Extreme Human Sovereign.’
But in reality, cultivators categorized power levels far beyond the standard realms.
A true prodigy could fuse their Imperial Flames, achieving a terrifying three-nine convergence—but still remain below the Emperor Realm.
Such experts were known as ‘Return to One’ cultivators.
Another Ming Zang-level opponent had appeared.
And judging by his aura…
He was even stronger.
"Long Chen, you're bold to step in here. Since you've come, don't even think about leaving!"
A cold voice echoed through the air.
"Whoosh!"
Long Chen’s Heavenly Shield was slashed open—
A cold, piercing sword light tore through the air, shooting straight for Long Chen’s throat.
But Long Chen only smirked.
"I roam the nine heavens and ten lands. Not even the laws of the cosmos can restrain me.
And you think you can keep me here?"
Calmly, he raised his fingers—
Index and middle finger overlapping.
He flicked.
"CLANG!"
His Imperial Flame-infused fingers struck the oncoming sword.
A sharp, dragon-like screech rang through the sky.
BOOM!
A shockwave rippled through the world, causing the entire fortress to tremble.
The sword was sent spinning through the void, cutting deep scars across the sky.
"PAH!"
A hand snatched the sword mid-air.
A man stepped forward—
His body covered in black scales.
Vertical pupils glowed ominously.
The Mo Yan Devouring Python Clan’s experts immediately rallied behind him, their morale soaring.
"An Extreme Human Sovereign… yet your Imperial Flame is this strong?
No wonder they call you the strongest of the human race's younger generation."
The man sneered.
"But you're also an idiot. You walked into my fortress alone."
"Long Chen, today, you’ll be erased from the nine heavens and ten lands."
The fortress’s power surged into his body.
He was completely confident he could kill Long Chen.
But Long Chen only chuckled.
He examined the man from head to toe.
"I have a question for you."
"Did your clan equip you with a Heavenly Domain Divine Rune… or a Heavenly Domain Divine Stone?"
The man’s pupils shrank.
But then—he smirked.
"What nonsense are you spouting?"
"Heavenly Domain this, Heavenly Domain that—I have no idea what you're talking about."
"If this is your final attempt to stall for time, then save your breath."
"Because I’m about to send you to hell."
Long Chen’s smile deepened.
He already had his answer.
"The Devouring Python Clan…
Once, they were the pillars of the Nine Heavens, fighting bravely to protect this world."
"And now?"
"Their descendants… have betrayed both the Nine Heavens and their own ancestors."
"How pathetic."
"Enough!"
The man swung his sword—
A blinding arc of light slashed toward Long Chen.
Xi Yuanqing and the others gasped.
So fast!
They couldn’t even predict it!
"BOOM!"
But just before the sword reached Long Chen—
It shattered.
Completely obliterated by Long Chen’s Imperial Flames.
The man’s eyes burned with fury.
"Long Chen! You disgrace the human race with your slander!"
"Today, I—Mo Zhan—will sever your head and hang it on my fortress gates!"
His killing intent surged.
The fortress’s divine power began flowing into him.
Xi Yuanqing’s heart sank.
"Not good! The fortress is empowering him!"
"Just how powerful is this damn thing?!"
Mo Zhan descended from above—
Sword raised—
"DIE!"
Final Thoughts:
🔥 Long Chen steps into enemy territory… and turns it into a battlefield.
⚔ Mo Zhan, a Return to One Realm powerhouse, backed by a divine fortress—can he actually threaten Long Chen?
⚡ Next chapter: The Devouring Python Clan’s darkest secret revealed!
.png)
.png)
0 Comments