Chapter 5765 We’ve Already Come
“Long Chen, you’re back!” exclaimed Luo Yanfeng.
When Luo Yanfeng and the others saw Long Chen return safe and sound, they practically scrambled over him. They hadn’t known him for long, yet he had become their mental pillar. Without him, they felt as if something vital was missing. But now that he was back, their hearts finally settled.
Seeing their genuine concern, Long Chen felt a warmth he rarely experienced. Being with them was the closest he had ever felt to family.
“Let’s go exchange our points. Long Chen, whatever you want, just ask. With a million points, we can’t even spend them all!” shouted Luo Jiang excitedly.
Each squad leader had over a million points now, and even the vice squad leaders weren’t that far off. They had truly reaped great rewards this time. However, Long Chen himself didn’t have many points since he had spent most of his time directing battles, only killing devil experts when necessary.
Although Long Chen hadn’t accumulated many points, he wasn’t concerned. He was only interested in the treasures within the violet blood race’s treasury. However, compared to those treasures, Luo Yanfeng and the others' growth was far more important to him.
When they arrived at the exchange center and presented their tablets, the one in charge actually led Long Chen, Luo Yanfeng, the squad leaders, and vice squad leaders to another room, startling them. After that, an Elder informed them that since they had exceeded one million points, they could undergo a totemic blessing one time.
Only then did Long Chen notice the massive pole in the center of the room. Its surface was engraved with landscapes—mountains, rivers, plains, cliffs, and a barren desert. It seemed like an entire world contained within a single pole.
“This is our violet blood race’s totem pole. You may experience its blessing for one quarter-hour. This is an extremely rare opportunity. Cherish it well,” the Elder instructed before vanishing.
Long Chen and the others were baffled, having never even heard of the violet blood race’s totem, let alone a totemic blessing. Before they could react further, the totem pole suddenly erupted with divine light, illuminating the entire room.
Including Long Chen, everyone trembled as their violet blood surged within them. Long Chen was shocked to see Luo Yanfeng and the others collapse with blissful smiles on their faces, sleeping soundly like infants.
Seeing this, Long Chen observed them.
Their bloodline runes became exceptionally active, each one seemingly splitting apart. The sight reminded Long Chen of when he first cultivated the Dragon Soul Body Forging Art—his dragon blood runes had undergone a similar transformation.
Is this a kind of power awakening? wondered Long Chen.
While Long Chen’s violet blood runes also flowed through his veins rapidly, this blessing seemed hesitant. In the end, it did not enter his body.
Long Chen wasn’t bothered. Instead, he slowly walked up to the totem pole, staring at its engravings.
Suddenly, the world around him changed. He found himself standing in a vast desert—the very desert he had seen on the totem pole. His mind had been drawn inside.
Long Chen remained calm. Bending down, he scooped up a handful of violet sand. The sky above was also violet. As the sand trickled through his fingers, divine light shimmered within it, resembling a cascading river of stars.
He was mesmerized. He grabbed another handful and let it fall, entranced by its beauty. It felt as though he was grasping the essence of the cosmos itself.
“Is it fun?”
A voice echoed through the desert. One figure after another appeared—men and women, mostly middle-aged. Their presence transformed the barren wasteland into a sacred realm.
Leading them was a stern-looking middle-aged man with high, sharp eyebrows and a square nose. Though he stood right in front of Long Chen, he exuded an aura of superiority, as if gazing down from an unattainable height.
Long Chen swept his gaze over them before smiling. “It’s very fun. Do you want to try it?”
“Impudent brat! Is there anyone who acts so casually in front of their ancestors? What happened to decorum?” the middle-aged man snapped.
A powerful pressure erupted from him, causing the very fabric of this world to tremble. Yet, Long Chen simply stopped looking at him and continued playing with the sand.
“You...”
The man’s frown deepened in anger.
“It’s been hard on you,” Long Chen suddenly said, shifting the conversation.
“What do you mean?” asked the middle-aged man, confused.
“You lived for the family and died for the family. Even in death, you protect your family, giving up the path of reincarnation. That level of dedication is something I might never be able to achieve,” Long Chen said solemnly, letting the sand fall from his hand.
After that, he slowly stood up, looking at his ancestors.
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“Don’t think flattery will absolve your disrespect,” the middle-aged man snorted.
“Disrespect?” Long Chen scoffed. “I just can’t be bothered to argue. Why did you bring me here?”
The man’s frown deepened even more. Any disciple summoned here would normally kneel in reverence, but this arrogant youth showed not a hint of humility at all.
“Do you realize that only a portion of your bloodline is from our family? If you cannot pass our trials, you will not receive the approval of the violet blood race. You will be expelled!” the man threatened.
“Trial? Why should I take your trial?” countered Long Chen.
“You...!”
His response left them all stunned.
Long Chen’s voice was calm as he continued, “I came to the violet blood race to search for news of my mother. Now, I stay only because I promised my grandfather to help with a few things. I have never considered using the violet blood race as my backing. After all, the violet blood race’s legs are so thick, and my arms are so weak—I can’t possibly cling to them.”
“You have no intention of joining the violet blood race?” the middle-aged man asked, suddenly looking pensive.
“Isn’t that odd? If he doesn’t wish to join the violet blood race, why would they summon us?” asked a middle-aged woman.
“I don’t know. But since we are here, we should begin,” the man said grimly.
He formed hand seals, and the others followed suit.
In an instant, space around Long Chen shattered, and countless violet chains shot toward him.