Chapter 6684 Preparations for Battle
Chapter 6684 Preparations for Battle
“Lord Long Chen, you helped us get all this... We...” a man sobbed.
The experts from the nine heavens were so excited that some of them were crying.
These nine star heirs had spent their whole lives being hunted, forced to survive alone.
Back in the nine heavens, Long Chen had challenged the entire Brahma line for them, giving them a chance to grow up. He hadn’t known them, yet had still risked his life for them.
Now, within the Starry River Palace, he created a safe haven for them again.
That sense of being protected—of finally having ground to stand on—was something these nine star heirs, who feared neither blade nor fire, could not resist.
Long Chen patted the sobbing man’s shoulder.
He announced, “Don’t get excited just yet! This is just the beginning. We have one month! Whether we soar into the heavens or crash into the earth depends on this month. It is critical. I want every one of you to undergo a complete transformation. Reclaim your dignity with your own power!”
“Lord Long Chen, we’re about to go get cultivation resources and enter the training grounds. One month is enough for us to undergo a qualitative transformation!” shouted one person confidently.
The others agreed.
One reason their cultivation had advanced so slowly here was that this was the Primal Chaos World. They needed time to adapt to its laws.
Other than that, the Starry River Palace’s best resources had never gone to them. They wanted to fight for the resources, but had never even gotten the chance.
Now, however, the palace master had declared that they would receive three years’ worth of inner palace disciple rations.
To them, it was a huge fortune, enough to exchange for many cultivation resources.
This was like a blessed rainfall after a drought.
Although one month was a short time, they had to seize it—not just for themselves, but for Long Chen. Even if it cost them their lives, they could not disappoint him.
“Go. Buy divine abilities, secret arts, and such. But there’s no need to buy other cultivation resources,” Long Chen instructed.
“Lord Long Chen, do we not need medicinal pills and spirit elixirs?” asked someone.
The Starry River Palace’s medicinal pills and spirit elixirs were things they had been drooling over for a long time. Only after arriving here did they learn that the nine star line even had pills tailored specifically for their cultivation.
“No need,” Long Chen said.
He didn’t bother explaining. They just had to follow his instructions.
These nine star heirs immediately charged out like a swarm of bees.
Long Chen caught one and asked him where Qing Yi was. He was told that Qing Yi had been summoned by the inner palace elders, but no one knew the details.
That news made Long Chen frown slightly. He wondered if it had to do with Li Wanci.
It wasn’t long before all the disciples had rushed off, leaving behind Long Chen, Xue Ying, and Qu Yingying.
“Big Sister Yingying, can you set up a barrier to block all attempts to spy on the desolate mountain? That includes the Starry River’s eyes,” Long Chen asked.
“You want to block the starry river’s senses? That is rather difficult.” Qu Yingying hesitated
“Tch, if you help me with this, I’ll give you whatever you want, okay?” Long Chen said, rolling his eyes.
“Hehe, then I’ll go get the materials right now!” Qu Yingying giggled and ran off.
This little brother of hers really was clever.
Qu Yingying was very efficient and returned with a pile of materials in just an hour. She immediately set them around the desolate mountain.
Before long, a grand formation rose, enveloping the desolate mountain.
Qu Yingying flew to the summit, formed hand seals, and slammed her palms down.
The barrier instantly filled with astral energy and primal chaos qi, cleanly severing the desolate mountain from the outside world.
“This barrier can only block off spiritual senses,” Qu Yingying said, sweat trickling down her face. “It won’t withstand direct attacks.”
“It’s enough. If anyone dares to break Big Sister Yingying’s barrier, I’ll smash their heads apart!” Long Chen promised.
“Even if it’s Li Wanci?” teased Qu Yingying.
“That makes no difference,” Long Chen said solemnly.
His serious expression made Qu Yingying laugh.
She didn’t know that this was exactly what he believed. The only question was whether the opportunity would present itself.
“Hey, I’m only noticing now, but this big sister’s aura... Why is it... Ehhh?!”
Qu Yingying was smiling at first, but that smile gradually faded.
Seeing this, Xue Ying remained calm, but her heart clenched.
Long Chen was also startled. He hadn’t expected Qu Yingying to be able to sense Xue Ying’s astral energy even after it was suppressed. Her innate Primal Chaos Astral Body was truly powerful.
Qu Yingying glanced from Xue Ying to Long Chen, then suddenly laughed.
“I trust my little brother.”
For her to say that, she had clearly realized the issue.
For Xue Ying to appear in the Starry River Palace was a major taboo. However, Qu Yingying actually chose to trust Long Chen, helping him protect this secret.
Long Chen didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. But deep down, he was moved. This big sister of his was a good one, trusting him without reservation.
Xue Ying sighed in relief.
If her identity was exposed, Long Chen would be in serious trouble.
If Li Wanci discovered it, she really would dare to execute Long Chen, and the palace master wouldn’t blame her.
“Xue Ying, you should stay here in the future. Avoid going outside,” Long Chen ordered.
Qu Yingying could sense Xue Ying’s hidden aura in her weakened state. This fact was alarming.
Long Chen definitely couldn’t let Xue Ying meet Li Wanci. The risk of exposure was too great.
If that happened, all his plans would collapse. Worst of all, Li Wanci would seize the excuse to purge all the disciples of the nine heavens, claiming they were spies.
Long Chen didn’t fear Li Wanci, but he couldn’t let these brothers and sisters suffer because of him. Even if Long Chen did kill Li Wanci afterward, it would be meaningless.
For now, Long Chen needed to be more cautious. One slip up, and there would be no coming back from it.
One day later, all the disciples returned to the desolate mountain, having acquired the secret arts and divine abilities they desired.
Long Chen raised his hand.
A giant Seven Treasure Colored Glass Tree appeared before them.