The day before Long Yi triggered the Heavenly Punishment.
The Long family's manor, which had always been empty, began to bustle with activity half a month ago. Of course, this liveliness was relative to the original desolation. At this moment, in the huge and majestic palace hall at the core of the Long family manor, there were 26 people sitting in the central chairman's seat. Other than the two juniors, Long Yi and Long Ting, this was all the strength of the Long family that could rush back to the Long family in the past half a year. Of course, other than the direct descendants who had not been in seclusion for a long time, this was all the strength of the Long family now. Outside the central chairman's seat, which was on both sides of the hall, there were some male and female cultivators whose auras were not weak at all. Moreover, some of their auras were extremely powerful.
If Chen Hao was present at this moment, he would definitely be more surprised, or perhaps it would be strange …
Because ordinary people could not understand these seats at all. Was it based on one's cultivation, seniority, or just sitting casually …
It was said that it was based on one's cultivation, but some people who were obviously not strong sat above those who were stronger than them. A few people with extremely strong auras did not even have the qualifications to sit in the chairman's seat. If it was based on seniority, it was obvious that those who looked younger were suppressing those who were older. It was even more unlikely to say that they were sitting casually because whether it was strength or seniority, they were alternating between pairs.
In fact, only those who were familiar with the Long family would understand.
Those who sat around the main seats were all direct descendants of the Long family. In other words, there were only 26 direct descendants of the Long family present. Those on the second seats were all Dao companions of the Long family's direct descendants. No matter how strong or weak they were, they were not qualified to sit in the chairman's seat.
Although the Long family's reproduction was weak, as a large family, the hierarchy was still strict.
The 26 people on the chairman's seat were men and women, but half of them looked like old men. One of them was Heavenly Venerable Long Xiang, who Chen Hao had seen before, Long Yi and Long Ting's uncle. Sitting above Heavenly Venerable Long Xiang was a middle-aged man who looked to be in his forties, and his aura was not stronger than Heavenly Venerable Long Xiang's. This scene was very strange, but the people of the Long family did not find it strange at all. The reason was simple. Half of those who looked young were direct descendants of the Long family who had the ability to reproduce. As for those who looked older, they were the direct descendants who were unable to reproduce.
In the cultivation world, along with the advancement of one's cultivation and age, one's appearance would become more and more important. Especially after one attained the Heavenly Immortal Realm, possessing the appearance of a young man wasn't just as simple as being handsome, and most importantly, it was able to display the potential of a cultivator to a certain extent. The younger one was, the more room for growth one had. The older one was, the less potential one had.
This meant that all the Long Family's disciples who had the ability to reproduce were young because they hadn't reached their limits yet.
Ever since the disappearance of the Long Family's Elder Ancestor, the number of direct descendants in the Long Family dwindled. It was as if they had been cursed by a powerful and unknown curse. It had become a sore point for everyone in the Long Family.
As for the Long Family, they had given Long Ting and Long Yi, the youngest generation, too much hope, the greatest hope ….
Although they didn't understand what was going on, they knew that it definitely had something to do with the Long Family's Elder Ancestor. Moreover, ever since the Long Family's Elder Ancestor disappeared, there hadn't been a single expert from the Grandmist Supremacy Realm in the Long Family. This made them faintly feel that once a new expert from the Grandmist Supremacy Realm was born in the Long Family, they might be able to break this unknown curse.
And Long Ting and Long Yi were their greatest hope.
In terms of talent and comprehension, Long Yi was stronger than Long Ting. Moreover, the physique of a direct descendant of the Long Family gave them greater potential. Even if their talent and comprehension weren't as good as other cultivators, their future achievements would definitely be greater. This was a special characteristic of the Long Family's bloodline inheritance.
However, Long Ting's luck and opportunity were the strongest in the Long Family.
When she was still in her mother's womb, the current head of the Long Family had unexpectedly obtained an ancient spiritual treasure, and it was a spiritual treasure that could only be used by someone in the womb. This was Long Ting's luck. Similarly, Long Ting's limited experience under the protection of the family's experts also proved this point …
And now, Long Ting possessed terrifying power. Even if she didn't use power that didn't belong to her, she had no match among the same generation. Even Long Yi couldn't compare to her.
This made the Long Family value Long Ting more and more. They treated her like a treasure and nurtured her at all costs …
But half a year ago, after Long Ting, Long Yi, and Chen Hao returned from the Blazing Star, the Long Family actually received news that Long Ting had almost been consigned to eternal damnation by Guo Nu …
Fury!
A great earthquake shook the entire Long Family. However, in view of Chen Hao's final victory and the solution, as well as the Guo Family's strength and Guo Nu's Grandmist Supremacy Realm master, the Long Family temporarily suppressed this anger. However, this didn't mean that they would endure it forever. And when he learned that Long Ting and Long Yi were going to trigger Divine Punishment, the head of the Long Family immediately ordered all the direct descendants of the Long Family to return.
Once Long Ting and Long Yi stepped into the Earth Celestial Stage, they knew very well what it meant. In particular, the Guo Family, Guo Nu, or Yan Beitian, the Lord of Hongmeng, and the others, had exposed their ambitions to the Long Family and Long Ting. Although they didn't know that they had been exposed, how could the Long Family not expect that the other party might make a move?
And now, it was the best time for the Long Family to get angry!
Because Yan Beitian, the Lord of Hongmeng, had strangely left, and the head of the Long Family vaguely guessed that it might not be for a short time …
He didn't know the specific reason, but through the situation reported to him by Long Ting and Long Yi, he vaguely guessed a possibility. However, how likely it was was was not something they could know at their level. But, in any case, now was the chance for them to get angry. The first family, the Guo Family? The barefooted were not afraid of those with shoes. The Long Family only had so few people, and all of them were elites. For them, the competition was only about the top martial arts, and they didn't have to worry about any small fry.
Who's afraid of who?
To the various large clans and powers, this was the reason why the Long Clan was the most feared.
In terms of martial arts, the Long family was not weaker than any other family. They didn't have any burdens … At most, they were Long Ting and Long Yi, two juniors who needed to be protected. What were they afraid of?
Whether it was playing dirty or playing with the sun, he wasn't afraid!
…
"Is everything ready?" The head of the Long family, who was also Long Ting and Long Yi's great-great-great-great-great-grandfather, swept his gaze across the crowd as he spoke.
"I'm ready! But … Patriarch, if Yan Bei Tian doesn't care about his reputation and attacks … "
"There's no need to worry. This time, after Xiao Ting and Xiao Yi attracted the Heavenly Punishment, all of us will accompany them! All you need to know is that our opponent is the Guo Family. As for the rest, I've already made arrangements … "The Long family's patriarch's eyes shone brightly as he spoke with confidence.
"Yes, Patriarch!"
"Long Xiang!"
"Here!"
"Are you sure the news won't be leaked?"
"Don't worry, Family Head. I started the arrangements three months ago. I can guarantee that the Alliance and Guo Family know nothing about it. Seniors, you only need to do as I've arranged. This is your departure location and identity information, as well as information on the flying devices and slaves you've purchased. You can use this identity when you leave Xuantian City … "
Celestial Venerable Long Xiang held a position in the Alliance's flying devices department. He'd used his position to secretly deal with some matters according to the patriarch's intentions. Of course, the amount of money he'd spent was enormous. Celestial Venerable Long Xiang knew just how terrifying the patriarch's fury was from the price he'd paid.
He dared to touch Long Ting?
That was the price!
"Very good. Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, don't reveal any flaws during Xiao Yi and Xiao Ting's ceremony. I believe the Guo Family will be there … Do what you need to do … Our advantage is that we're in the dark and have the initiative! "
"Yes …"
"Do you have any other questions? If not, you're dismissed! " The Long family's patriarch glanced at the crowd, then turned to the non-direct descendants sitting on the two sides.
"Patriarch …"
Right at this moment, a beautiful woman who looked to be in her thirties and had an appearance that was rather similar to Long Ting stood up and spoke with a frown.
"What's wrong, Xiao Yun?" The Long family's patriarch's expression became very affectionate as he asked.
"Ting Ting … seems to have consumed a One Yang Nirvana Pill …" The beautiful woman said rather hesitantly. This beautiful woman was none other than Long Ting and Long Yi's biological mother, Liu Yun.
"Ah?"
"What?"
"Xiao Yun … are you sure?"
In an instant, everyone present was astonished. The Long Family's Clan Leader, Long Xiang, who was also Long Ting's father, Long Xing, was astonished and asked, "What's the matter?" They naturally knew what a One Yang Nirvana Pill was. Although they didn't know how this pill was refined, and even the Long family's patriarch didn't know, they knew what it meant for Long Ting to consume this pill.
Liu Yun was Long Ting's mother. When Long Ting was still in her mother's womb, she'd inherited the great opportunity of an ancient spirit treasure. Strictly speaking, the first person to receive the inheritance wasn't Long Ting, but Liu Yun, who'd accepted it on Dai Longting's behalf. This was because Long Ting in her mother's womb had to rely on Liu Yun to follow the instructions of the ancient spirit treasure's inheritance and transform Long Ting completely. Therefore, Liu Yun was the one who knew best.
The first person to see the Long family's secret manual was not Long Ting, but her mother, Liu Yun. In fact, all the spiritual fruits and spiritual water that Long Ting used to take baths since she was young were made by Liu Yun before Long Ting stepped into the Human Celestial Stage. Liu Yun had even warned Long Ting that she couldn't open the secret manual completely before she'd decided on a cultivation partner.
However, this time, the mother and daughter were connected by heart. In addition, she was familiar with the Ancient Spirit Treasure's inheritance formula, so she could clearly sense her daughter's abnormality …
She knew the Long family's uniqueness, so she didn't say anything. However, at this moment, especially when she saw how much the patriarch valued Long Ting, which had far exceeded her expectations, she had no choice but to say it.
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