Chapter 2412: Chapter 2401: Lifespan Nears Its End
Nine golden dragons hovered around the spirit boat, lingering persistently.
The shadows of these nine golden dragons appeared incredibly real, even their shimmering scales were visible on their bodies.
The spirit boat sailed through the dense mist.
The sound of dragon roars echoed all around.
Long Lincheng, standing on the deck, furrowed his brows ever more tightly.
Nine Dragons Welcoming the Master.
The appearance of such a phenomenon is tremendously strange, where would a Dragon Clan Leader come from here?
Long Lincheng’s mutter was quiet, yet the others still heard it.
Zhang Yingnian and Zhang Yingshui, who knew of Ye Chenfeng’s Dragon Clan Leader identity, instantly felt relieved, while Zhang Chengwen and several other young members of the Zhang family remained immersed in shock.
A white silhouette suddenly emerged within the mist.
An old man in a white robe, embroidered with an azure dragon, stepped out and stood firmly on the deck of the spirit boat. He glanced at the shadows of the nine golden dragons and asked Long Lincheng, "Third Brother, what’s going on here? How could Nine Dragons Welcoming the Master appear? I sensed something amiss in Returning Dragon Valley, so I came out to take a look."
The old man in the white robe was Second Elder Long Jing’an from the remaining bloodlines of the Dragon Clan, whose strength was at the Middle Stage of the Divine Venerable Realm.
Long Jing’an was also overshadowed by a sense of gloom, his strength was higher than Long Lincheng’s, fearfully the chaotic death qi within him was even more pervasive.
So-called Third Brother, Long Lincheng was naturally the Third Elder among the remaining Dragon Clan bloodlines.
Long Lincheng shook his head, "I’m also unsure about what’s happening? As I controlled the spirit boat entering the Returning Dragon Valley area, the Nine Dragons Welcoming the Master phenomenon suddenly appeared, logically this should be impossible."
Long Jing’an’s gaze turned to Zhang Yingshui, Zhang Yingnian, and others.
He suspected whether the problem could originate from these people? Zhang Yingnian and Zhang Yingshui had been to Returning Dragon Valley before, and no Nine Dragons Welcoming the Master phenomenon occurred then, so these two could be excluded.
Could it be a trace of Dragon Clan bloodline mutation within the Zhang family’s offspring that rivals the Dragon Clan Leader’s bloodline?
This was merely Long Jing’an’s speculation; his figure then appeared beside Zhang Chengwen and Ye Chenfeng.
His hand placed on Zhang Chengwen and others’ shoulders in turn.
Quickly probing Zhang Chengwen and Ye Chenfeng’s bloodlines, since Ye Chenfeng only inherited the Dragon Clan Leader position, his activated bloodline only belonged to himself.
So.
Long Jing’an didn’t feel any trace of Dragon Clan bloodline in Ye Chenfeng’s body, while there was only a trace of ordinary Dragon Clan bloodline in Zhang Chengwen and others.
Ye Chenfeng didn’t immediately reveal his Dragon Clan Leader identity; he needed to wait for an appropriate moment, uncertain whether the remaining Dragon Clan bloodlines would accept and acknowledge him as their leader.
Back when Ye Chenfeng rescued Dragon Clan’s Long Wenshi on the Spirit Continent, he should have come to the Ancient Realm too, just unsure whether he’s currently in Returning Dragon Valley?
If Long Wenshi returned.
Then the Dragon Clan should be aware of his existence.
After probing Ye Chenfeng and Zhang Chengwen and others, finding nothing special, Long Jing’an looked at Zhang Yingnian and Zhang Yingshui, demanding, "Who is this kid? Is he also a Zhang family descendant? How come he hasn’t inherited even a trace of Dragon Clan bloodline?"
Zhang Yingnian and Zhang Yingshui glanced at Ye Chenfeng, knowing Long Jing’an wouldn’t believe Ye Chenfeng was a Zhang family descendant.
Thus, Zhang Yingnian explained, "Senior, he indeed isn’t from our Zhang family, he’s a successor of a friend with deep ties to us, that’s why we gave him a slot."
Long Jing’an coldly and firmly demanded, "Within the Dragon Clan, those without Dragon Clan bloodline mustn’t remain. The other four from the Zhang family may stay, but this kid may not. Take him with you when you leave."
On this point, Ye Chenfeng was completely indifferent. As long as he can enter Returning Dragon Valley, that’s sufficient.
Subtly nodding towards Zhang Yingnian and Zhang Yingshui, Zhang Yingnian said, "Of course, we’ll comply with all your arrangements."
Long Jing’an snorted coldly; this Dragon Clan was quite arrogant. Despite their downfall to this extent, their arrogant tendencies hadn’t changed.
Long Jing’an ignored Zhang Yingnian and Zhang Yingshui further.
The spirit boat sailed out of the mist.
A vast and enormous valley came into view.
The entire valley resembled two coiling dragons, this valley is known as Returning Dragon Valley.
Standing beside Ye Chenfeng, Zhang Chengwen whispered, "Master, rest assured, if you leave Returning Dragon Valley, I’ll leave with you."
The other three younger members of the Zhang family, unrelated to Ye Chenfeng, didn’t want to miss this opportunity; they felt sorry for Ye Chenfeng, though. Despite taking a Zhang family’s slot, ultimately, he couldn’t stay in Returning Dragon Valley to receive Dragon Clan training.
Long Lincheng and Long Jing’an, standing at the forefront of the deck, remained silent, especially Long Jing’an.
After the spirit boat sailed out of the mist, the nine golden dragons surrounding it dissipated.
Long Jing’an sighed softly, "Third Brother, Elder Brother might depart within these two days; his condition is worsening."
Long Lincheng’s eyes sharpened: "Second Brother, we can’t escape heaven’s curse! Once our Dragon Clan was so glorious, now we’re forced to linger here in decay, living like this, what’s the difference from being dead?"
"Once Elder Brother departs, given our states, we won’t last many years either. If not for our Dragon Clan’s long lifespans and Elder Brother creating a secret technique temporarily suppressing the curse within us, we wouldn’t exist in this world anymore," Long Jing’an said shaking his head.
Long Jing’an and Long Lincheng’s tone was filled with desolation, devoid of previous pride.
Ye Chenfeng heard their conversation clearly, glad he reached Returning Dragon Valley in time; otherwise, Elder Brother they referred to would be beyond saving.
The chaotic life energy crystal in his Chaos Ring would undoubtedly save the Great Elder from Dragon Clan’s remaining bloodlines.
The spirit boat landed steadily at the entrance of Returning Dragon Valley.
After Ye Chenfeng and others disembarked from the spirit boat, Long Jing’an warned Zhang Yingnian and Zhang Yingshui, "Ensure they don’t wander in Returning Dragon Valley; venturing into forbidden places poses a mortal danger, you’re aware of this."
Zhang Yingnian and Zhang Yingshui nodded repeatedly, having been to Returning Dragon Valley, they naturally knew specific areas within were extremely perilous, a single mistake could cost them their lives.
...(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to recommend votes, monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com), your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read at m.qidian.com.)
