Chapter 2697: The True Purpose

Chapter 2697: Chapter 2696: The True Purpose

“Because of the Dragon Soul Jade.”

Long Xiaofeng’s expression grew extremely grave as he said, “We only have half of the Dragon Soul Jade. The other half was taken away by those supreme powerhouses.”

“What does the Dragon Soul Jade represent?” Feng Wuchen pressed.

Long Shi Hun said solemnly, “It concerns the ancestral tomb of the Dragon God Clan’s ancient progenitor. So that was the true goal of those supreme powerhouses.”

“There must be something in the tomb that they covet. Anything that can catch the eye of supreme powerhouses is definitely extraordinary.” Feng Wuchen was utterly certain.

Long Xiaoyan shook his head and said, “But as for what exactly it is, we don’t know either. The Xuanlong Guard didn’t tell us much.”

“The Dragon Soul Jade is the key to undoing Great-grandfather’s seal. But the Dragon Soul Jade alone isn’t enough. It also requires the Dragon God Clan patterns within the Dragon God Totem. Only the power of the clan patterns can unleash the power of the Dragon Soul Jade and thereby undo Great-grandfather’s seal. One of that mysterious man’s aims in seizing the Dragon God Totem was to take the Dragon God Clan patterns; his other aim was to suppress the Xuanlong Guard.” Long Xiaofeng said sternly.

“When the great war ended, in order to ensure the survival of the Dragon God Clan’s people, the Xuanlong Guard released the news about the Dragon Soul Jade. Over these hundred thousand years, countless wars have broken out over the Dragon Soul Jade. The experts of that world all possess terrifying strength. In the end, because the Dragon God Totem appeared and drew their attention, they sent people to take action.” Long Xiaofeng continued to explain.

“To avoid arousing their suspicion, for the sake of the Dragon God Clan’s future, we could only watch with our eyes wide open as the Dragon God Clan suffered, as the two Grandfathers were sealed.” Long Di added.

“Young Lord… we all falsely blamed you.” Long Xiaoyang said, face full of self-reproach, and dropped to his knees on the spot.

“We never imagined the Young Lord would make such a great sacrifice for us, while we cursed the Young Lord as a traitor to the Dragon God Clan.” Long Jianfeng and the others’ eyes were all red.

The three ancestral patriarchs were already weeping with age-worn tears, both sorrowful and guilt-ridden.

“Feng Er, it was Grandfather who wronged you, causing you to endure a hundred thousand years of pain and torment.” Long Shi Hun blamed himself deeply, his heart filled with boundless guilt.

“We of the Dragon God Clan all wrongly blamed you.” Long Shiyun cried out in bitter grief.

For a hundred thousand years, Long Xiaofeng and the others endured humiliation and heavy burdens, willingly bearing the infamy of traitors, willingly sheltering under another’s eaves, all for the survival of the Dragon God Clan. Who could possibly imagine the immense pain and pressure they had borne over those hundred thousand years?

Long Xiaofeng slightly shook his head and smiled faintly. “Grandfather, this was of our own choosing. The three Grandfathers need not blame yourselves or feel guilty. Fortunately, the Dragon God Clan has once more seen the light of day. Because of Feng Wuchen, we have seen hope. Otherwise, we would not have spoken the truth so soon.”

Hearing this, the three ancestral patriarchs, Long Shi Hun and the others, wept tears of joy, profoundly gratified.

Chu Tianshu, Jing Wushuang, and the other senior powerhouses all bowed to Long Xiaofeng and the other two in salute.

They were the pride of the Dragon God Clan!

“It has been a hundred thousand years. Today is the happiest day of my life. My grandsons of Long Shi Hun are the pride of the entire Dragon God Clan!” Long Shi Hun said excitedly.

“Indeed, you are the pride of our Dragon God Clan!” Long Shitian was equally moved.

“Grandfathers, now is not the time for joy.” Long Di’s face was icy, and he ground his teeth in fury. “Big Brother just said it—the great war has only just begun. The humiliation the Dragon God Clan has suffered all these years must be repaid in full. And for our clansmen who have died, they must pay with their lives!”

Long Xiaoyan said viciously, “Our true enemies are those supreme powerhouses!”

“The reason you’ve spoken the truth, aside from me, is also because they’ve already set their sights on the Dragon God Clan. Seizing the Dragon God Totem was merely the beginning.” Feng Wuchen said calmly.

Long Xiaofeng nodded slightly and said gravely, “You’re right. They’ve already started targeting the Dragon God Clan. The first time Grandfather summoned the Dragon God Totem, it drew their attention. The Demon Clan and the Martial Soul Holy Palace are both chess pieces they use against us.”

“Over these hundred thousand years, they have never found the other half of the Dragon Soul Jade. It was only because of the Dragon God Totem that they took notice of the Dragon God Clan and sought to use the Dragon God Clan to force the Xuanlong Guard to hand over the Dragon Soul Jade.”

“At first, we didn’t know how powerful the force within Feng Wuchen’s body was, nor whether it could contend with those supreme powerhouses. But after this recent great battle, seeing Feng Wuchen’s confidence, and seeing you all unleash top-tier Immortal Laws, I realized the power in his body is extremely terrifying and should be able to stand against those supreme powerhouses.”

Long Shi Hun said solemnly, “If that is so, they will soon make another move.”

Long Di shook his head and said, “Recently they have been investigating the defeated ancient powerhouses. They suspect that the power in Feng Wuchen’s body belongs to one of those defeated powerhouses. Before they discover the truth, they likely won’t act.”

“Defeated ancient powerhouses?” Long Xiaoyang and the others were all puzzled, not understanding what it meant.

“The defeated ancient powerhouses are the strongest existences of the Holy Realm. They are called ‘defeated’ because…” Long Xiaofeng then explained all the information regarding those defeated ancient powerhouses.

“Powerhouses defeated in the Ancient Immortal Realm?” After listening, everyone was greatly shocked and found it even harder to comprehend.

“Are those supreme powerhouses also in the Holy Realm now?” Long Jianfeng asked hurriedly.

“They are in a vast, independent space, isolated from the Holy Realm, located within the Profound Holy Realm. That space is the true Holy Realm. The reason we could break through to True Immortal is because the Spiritual Energy in that space is exceedingly abundant.” Long Di explained.

“Grandfather, that is the entire sequence of events. Now that they have their eyes on the Dragon God Clan, their aim is to seize the Dragon Soul Jade and the Dragon God Clan patterns. We absolutely must not let them succeed.” Long Xiaofeng said gravely.

Long Shi Hun nodded and said solemnly, “The Dragon Soul Jade must never fall into their hands.”

“I truly want to know what it is they seek. Could it be that the ancient progenitor possesses some peerless treasure?” Feng Wuchen genuinely could not figure it out.

Long Xiaoyan said helplessly, “If the Xuanlong Guard won’t speak, we have no way of knowing either.”

No one could think of it; aside from the three ancestral patriarchs, no one else even knew of the ancient progenitor’s existence.

“Feng Er, when will you bring Ling’er and the others back?” Long Shi Hun asked urgently, already unable to wait to see them.

“Grandfather, now is not the time. Our strength is far too weak; we are in no way their match. The power of those supreme powerhouses and the defeated ancient powerhouses is extremely terrifying. Once they discover that those who supposedly died back then are still alive, they will definitely grow suspicious and may very well suspect that the Dragon Soul Jade lies within the Dragon God Clan.” Long Xiaofeng said, shaking his head.

“There are still many great forces in the Holy Realm. Their existence is extremely well-hidden, and their strength surpasses that of the Martial Soul Holy Palace. We cannot take risks yet; we must raise our strength.” Long Xiaofeng continued.

“Feng Er speaks the truth. For now, we cannot act rashly.” Long Shiyun nodded.

“Grandfathers, we cannot stay here for the time being. We must find the Xuanlong Guard as quickly as possible. We have had no news of the Xuanlong Guard for half a month now.” Long Xiaofeng said gravely, deeply worried that something had happened to the Xuanlong Guard.