Chapter 410

418: Mysterious Long Mie

"Not bad, you brat. You actually left a hand for me. I really didn't expect it. The effect brought by the Flame Shield is very powerful, but it is obviously a bit unfamiliar and not perfect."

"If I guessed correctly, it should have been cultivated in the past two days, and it cannot be controlled as one wishes."

"That's right, Boss, how did you know?"

"Logically speaking, practicing the Flame Shield to great success has an all-around protection for the body. It happens to be able to see that when blocking attacks, the flame behind is obviously slightly weaker, indicating that the weak place is behind."

"Breaking it in one go, it seems your strength still needs to be improved in the future. Absolutely don't be careless. Cultivate seriously and use it as a life-saving trump card."

"Worthy of being Boss, really powerful."

Just when the two were talking, a powerhouse suddenly came out from behind and smiled: "I have also watched the battle between the two just now. It is very wonderful. You should be here to compete for the Hidden Dragon List, right?"

He picked up the Array-Breaking Qilin Spear and said vigilantly: "That's right, we are here to compete for the Hidden Dragon List. Could it be you want to kill people here?"

"No, no, no. I just want to make friends with the two of you. There is no other meaning. Even if it is the level of the two, it is easy to get into the top hundred of the Hidden Dragon List. As for the top three, the strength is indeed still a bit of a gap."

Wan Shitong said seriously: "Is that so? I really want to see what strength you have to have such an arrogant tone."

"Ah Lang, come out. Meet the new friends."

After speaking, a Monster Emperor level Cangxue Wind Wolf appeared in front of everyone, making the two instantly nervous.

Wan Shitong urged: "Open Boss, this time we really encountered trouble. This kind of Cangxue Wind Wolf is at the Monster Emperor level, and the bloodline is extremely pure. It is not easy to deal with."

"If I guessed correctly, it should be a Beast Tamer. This is a bit troublesome. Controlling a Monster Emperor

"This person before us must have other means. The greatest weakness of a Beast Master is that their physical body is extremely fragile; being able to summon an Imperial Beast so brazenly in front of others shows that his own strength is not bad."

"There is even a possibility that this Pale Snow Wind Wolf is a cover, and that he has another identity besides being an Imperial Beast Master."

He walked up to that person and said, "I can tell you have no hostility toward me. My name is Chen Ang, a student of the Wuqu Academy. And you?"

"Long Xie. I grew up in the Dark Annihilation Forest. This Pale Snow Wind Wolf was obtained when I was young and raised slowly; it is my closest companion."

Wan Shitong shouted loudly, "What? You mean that Dark Annihilation Forest, one of the nine great forbidden lands? You are actually from a forbidden land?"

Seeing Chen Ang's confusion, he explained, "Boss, in our Perished World, there are nine great forbidden lands that are fundamentally unsuitable for human habitation."

"Legend has it that different families live in each forbidden land. Of course, it's a rumor, but seeing Long Xie today, it must be true."

"If I'm not mistaken, you must be a candidate from a family in the Dark Annihilation Forest, wanting to obtain a share of destiny for your family."

Long Xie shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, you guessed wrong. I don't even know what my status is; I've been cultivating in the Dark Annihilation Forest for some time."

"When the Hidden Dragon List was released for competition, I felt a mysterious calling in my heart, urging me to come to Heaven Dao Mountain to participate in this trial. After obtaining my companion's consent, I came here."

"The forbidden land you speak of is of no use to me. I was born and raised there, though there are some strange and peculiar things. I was in a rush when I left, so I didn't bring much."

Wan Shitong whispered, "Boss, Long Xie is definitely a formidable rival with very powerful strength. Don't let his smiling face fool you; if we really fought, the two of us brothers combined wouldn't have a single chance of winning."

"That is a genius who walked out of a forbidden land. Back then, our Long family spent dozens of Sovereign-realm experts trying to find a medicinal herb in the forbidden land, and the final outcome was that not one survived."

"After experiencing that incident, the Long family stopped thinking about the forbidden lands. But this matter doesn't seem simple, and everyone who survives in a forbidden land has a lot of good things."

"If we can find a way to get some treasures from Long Xie, we will definitely make a killing. Treasures from forbidden lands can sell for sky-high prices outside. This is a great opportunity that must not be wasted."

Chen Ang couldn't help but say, "How can you think like that, kid? We are in a competitive relationship, but Long Xie is quite friendly. We can't do that."

"Hehe, Boss, doing this is indeed not very honorable, but what can we do? The things we use daily are extremely precious to people living in the forbidden lands. Just take these things, for example."

Seeing the pile of seasonings in Wan Shitong's hands, Long Xie couldn't help but drool and said, "May I ask if you can give these things to me? We are friends, so you shouldn't refuse this small request, right?"

Wan Shitong explained, "Giving them to you is no problem, but you have to do us a favor. These things are for trade; can you bring out some good things?"

Long Xie said somewhat embarrassedly, "I'm sorry, I don't have any good things with me this time. Here are a few fruits and a broken weapon."

"The fruits were originally meant to be eaten on the road, but I didn't finish them. And that broken weapon is just a toy I usually play with. I'll use them for trade; what do you think?"

Wan Shitong said righteously, "Oh, it's fine, it's fine. Let's just consider it making a friend. I'll accept these few fruits."

"This broken weapon is useless, so just give it to me. Tonight, let's look around nearby to see if there are any wild beasts, so you can try how delicious meat roasted with seasonings can be."

"Eating meat roasted over a fire every day has no flavor. Just simple processing—with the help of seasonings, it should be very delicious."

"Really? I've heard that human-style roasted meat is unique. If I have the chance to eat it, I've definitely made friends with you two. You are welcome to visit the Dark Annihilation Forest when you have time."

After saying this, he went to look for suitable demonic beasts nearby for tonight's barbecue. After Long Xie left, Wan Shitong began to say, "Boss, we've made a killing this time. Do you know what these fruits are?"

"These fruits are Earth Spirit Fruits unique to the Dark Annihilation Forest. They can enhance the physical body's defense. We have never obtained them in our Wuqu Academy; they are extremely precious spirit fruits."

"And this ordinary broken weapon is actually a divine artifact. It has suffered severe damage, but the material is god-grade. If we take it back and have a master craftsman forge it, we can decompose many god-grade materials."

Chen Ang asked with some doubt, "Isn't it a bit inappropriate to do this? Trading such precious treasures for mere seasonings—aren't you afraid of provoking Long Xie's retaliation?"

419: Geniuses Gather

Wan Shitong said, "Don't worry, Boss. Humans living in forbidden lands love seasonings very much. Just try to let Long Xie eat well, and it'll be fine. Don't be so conflicted."

The two began to prepare the seasonings for the evening barbecue. Before long, Long Xie walked over with a fresh wild ox carcass. Wan Shitong showed off his culinary skills, making Long Xie eat very happily.

Just like that, the few of them temporarily settled into a peaceful state. Even if the truth is discovered later, they won't be afraid. By then, they will be familiar with each other, and he certainly won't be embarrassed to ask for those fruits back. But what the two didn't know was that in Long Xie's eyes, those things were worthless and of no use.

Just as they arrived at Heaven Dao Mountain, they discovered that Heaven Dao Mountain seemed to be surrounded by some mysterious power. It was easy for experts below the Spirit God realm to enter.

Those at the Spirit God realm, however, would encounter various barriers upon entering, which made Chen Ang even more curious about Heaven Dao Mountain. You must know that there are not many people with such great power.

As soon as he entered Heaven Dao Mountain, he was called out by someone. Seeing that it was Long Ying, he felt relieved and couldn't help but complain, "Chen Ang, seriously, why did you come so late? I heard you were in closed-door cultivation, so I didn't want to disturb you."

"I arrived early to arrange the rooms and check in. Starting tomorrow, there will be preliminary selections. The rules are simple: just defeat the person on the ring. You cannot kill, but other than that, any means are allowed."

"This Heaven Dao Mountain is managed by the Lin family's second young master, Lin Lie. Lin Lie is a true genius, recognized by the world's core. It just so happens that Lin Lie is presiding over the big picture this time. Do not underestimate this person."

"With cultivation at the peak of the Sovereign realm, he is very formidable. Anyone who can become the manager of the Perished World's Hidden Dragon List selection is not simple. His achievements are high, and the cost is equally great."

"Being chosen as the manager of the Hidden Dragon List selection means the entire Lin family cannot participate in the selection related to the Hidden Dragon List. It's a trade-off; there are gains and losses. According to the current situation, the Lin family hasn't been affected too much and has even used this event to enhance their influence."

A Lin family servant saw them arrive and said with a smile, "You are students from Wuqu Academy, right? The rooms have all been prepared. And this young man, your room is arranged around theirs."

"If you have any problems with the Lin family's arrangements, be sure to communicate in time. We will try our best to communicate with the managers to ensure that during the Hidden Dragon List competition, the contestants compete in the best mental state."

Lin Ye said with a smile, "Hahaha, then I will respectfully obey. By the way, I'd like to ask when Xue arrived?"

"It seems this gentleman has high goals. Xue is the strongest in our entire Perished World, an invincible existence among the same tier. I hope you are mentally prepared."

"Such high goals are of no use. I have also seen all kinds of people who wanted to win the top spot on the Hidden Dragon List, but the final outcome was that none succeeded. Xue is very terrifying; that is a true genius."

Just then, he suddenly felt a powerful aura rushing toward them. This person radiated a faint Buddha light, and seeing the pressure emitted, he knew it was an expert.

Wan Shitong couldn't help but say, "Boss, this is also one of our competitors, Master Jie Chi. Anyway, this entire Hidden Dragon List is full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. Based on our current situation, we don't have much chance of winning."

Chen Ang laughed, "Haha, even if there's no chance, we still have to try. If we don't try, how would we know? It's not easy to be able to fight against various Tier 9 experts."

"I am very willing to gather and fight with various experts. If we always hide behind our elders to grow, that's useless. In the future, the Perished World will need us to protect it, so we must keep getting stronger."

After several days of selection, they finally reached the top eight. Long Ying and Long Xie confronted each other, and as expected, Long Ying was killed by Long Xie.

Wan Shitong competed against Master Jie Chi, and in the end, Wan Shitong won by relying on the flexibility of the Nine Nether Underworld Flame. When it came to Chen Ang, it was a bit troublesome.

The opponent before him was mediocre, yet he had solved all previous opponents in one move, without any hesitation, giving the feeling that he could kill anyone at any time.

Wan Shitong couldn't help but urge, "Boss, you must be careful. There is no detailed information on this person, Heiye. According to the situation, he is indeed an expert below the Spirit God realm; how can he have such a terrifying and evil aura?"

Chen Ang comforted him, "It's fine. Since he passed the selection at Heaven Dao Mountain, he should be treated equally. Even if there is a real problem, we have to test how much this Heiye is worth."

When the two fought, they activated a special ring formation. This kind of formation is very practical; people outside can only see the battle scene but cannot hear any information. Only the people inside can hear it.

Heiye couldn't help but laugh, "Chen Ang, long time no see. I came to find you today to avenge my brother. There's nothing else. Go to hell."

He asked with some confusion, "I understand now. Demon race. Aren't you afraid of causing opposition from the entire Perished World by being so blatant?"

"Opposition? What kind of opposition? Haven't we been living well for so many years? The rule of Heaven Dao Mountain is that those who have reached the Spirit God realm cannot make a move. Just suppress your cultivation below the Spirit God realm."

"Hahaha, I'd like to see what kind of strength your Demon race actually has."

The two began to fight. The attack power of this Demon race member was stronger than any Demon race member he had met before. He felt that this person's true strength should not be bad, but the arrow was on the string and had to be fired; this battle had to be won.

Heiye looked at Chen Ang, who was constantly being suppressed, and laughed loudly, "You were quite arrogant using my brother to practice your blade a while ago, weren't you? I'll put it here today: you must die."

After saying this, Heiye fought more and more bravely. He no longer hid and shed his disguise, exposing his Demon race identity. This shocked everyone watching from the outside.

Lin Lie knew that this matter was a big problem and immediately tried to block it, but Chen Ang was seriously injured. This Demon King used a secret technique to suppress his strength below the Spirit God realm, causing so much trouble.

Lin Lie arrived late, looked at the Demon race member on the ring, and eliminated him directly. Seeing that Chen Ang was not in too much trouble, he comforted him, "I'm sorry, this is the Lin family's mistake. This Heiye was disguised as a Demon race member."

"This Heiye's status in the Demon race is not low, and his bloodline is very pure. He clearly possessed the strength of a peak Demon King, but chose to use a secret technique to hide his aura and temporarily suppress it to cause you trouble."

Chen Ang said with a sudden realization, "No wonder something felt wrong when I was fighting him just now. So he was a peak Demon King expert. It's understandable that I couldn't beat him; there is indeed a gap."

420: Winning the Top Spot

"After this Hidden Dragon List competition ends, our Lin family will bring out a gift as an apology. I hope you can forgive our mistake this time."

Chen Ang said with a smile, "Lord Lin Lie, it's fine. Who could have imagined that a peak Demon King expert would be hidden in the team? Fortunately, I had a secret trump card, so I barely survived. How do you see this result?"

"Don't worry, the final result will definitely be your victory. Just rest assured. The competition has rules; such troublemakers will definitely be disqualified, not to mention that they are Demon race."

When Chen Ang was resting, Wan Shitong walked over to carefully check his body and said, "Fortunately, there's nothing wrong. Boss, do you know why that Demon race member insisted on killing you, even at the risk of exposing his identity?"

Chen Ang said somewhat embarrassedly, "It's nothing. It's just that I happened to kill a Demon race member a while ago, and that Demon race member erupted with a very high bloodline. I knew then that the matter wasn't simple, but I didn't expect his brother to come for revenge so soon."