Chapter 524: Such a Bully

Chapter 524: Chapter 524: Such a Bully

In the end, Long Ying chose to agree.

Long Ao and Long Ying faced each other. Suddenly, they both sprang into motion.

This time, Long Ao only wanted to test his Shadow Killing Martial Skill, so he held back all his killing moves.

The Shadow Killing Martial Skill. As Long Ao dodged his older brother’s attacks, he focused on sensing his shadow.

After all, Long Ying had only just broken through to the Semi-Saint Realm. He was still unrefined in many aspects, and Long Ao sensed his shadow in an instant.

He unleashed the Shadow Kill. Long Ao moved quickly and began attacking the shadow directly.

At this, Long Ying grew utterly frustrated. He had no idea what his seventh brother was doing, but he was being attacked from all sides, making it impossible to defend.

"Wait, wait."

Long Ao stopped and asked curiously, "What is it, Big Brother?"

"Hmph! Seventh Brother, you’re a bully! This Martial Art of yours is too powerful. I can’t even touch you, yet you’ve beaten me half to death. I give up."

Shrugging helplessly, Long Ao felt that he had been bullying his older brother a little. Setting aside his other trump cards, the Shadow Killing Martial Skill alone was more than his brother could handle.

Long Ao was completely confident that once he used the Shadow Killing Martial Skill, he could suppress a Middle Level Semi-Saint, or even a High Level Semi-Saint. Furthermore, the Shadow Killing Martial Skill could be upgraded, but it would become useless once he reached the Great Emperor Realm.

But that was more than enough for now.

"Seventh Brother, that Martial Art you just used... could it be one you created yourself?"

Although he had never personally witnessed his seventh brother’s Self-Created Martial Skill, Heaven and Earth Mourn Together, Long Ying had heard the legends. His brother’s creation was said to be terrifyingly powerful, capable of instantly killing even a Semi-Saint Martial Artist.

’Could the Martial Art he just used also be one of his own creations?’

At this thought, Long Ying’s heart took a heavy blow. It wasn’t that he was envious or resentful; he was just in absolute awe of his seventh brother. In just over a year, he had grown to such a level.

"Big Brother, to be honest, this Martial Art is called Shadow Kill. I didn’t create it myself. The Fire Qilin taught it to me."

Hearing this, Long Ying was very surprised and asked in a low voice, "Seventh Brother, why would the Fire Qilin teach you the Shadow Killing Martial Skill?"

Before Long Ao could speak, Long Ying continued, "Seventh Brother, you should know this better than I do. The Qilin Race is one of the most powerful existences in Heaven and Earth. They would never casually teach their Martial Arts to an outsider. Have you ever considered why the Fire Qilin would do this?"

How could Long Ao not understand the worry in his older brother’s heart?

Long Ao had always held a sense of admiration for his older brother. No matter what, his big brother had always been the number one genius of the Long Family. If his own rise hadn’t overshadowed his brother’s brilliance, he believed his brother would still be the family’s shining star.

For this very reason, Long Ao explained why.

After listening, Long Ying was utterly shocked. Although he didn’t know what an Ancient Qilin was, nor how powerful it could be, he knew one thing: as the ancestor of the Qilin Race, it was undoubtedly one of the most powerful beings in all of Heaven and Earth.

It wasn’t just the Fire Qilin who couldn’t figure it out; he couldn’t either. Why would an Ancient Qilin suddenly appear out of nowhere to save his seventh brother?

However, Long Ao didn’t tell his brother about the Ancient Divine Dragon.

The Ancient Divine Dragon was connected to the Celestial Dao, and he would inevitably have to deal with the Celestial Dao in the future. It was better for the family to be as little involved in this matter as possible.

"Big Brother, I don’t know why either. I believe the reason the Fire Qilin taught me the Shadow Killing Martial Skill is also because of the Ancient Qilin."

"Mm, in that case, you should focus on your Cultivation of the Shadow Killing Martial Skill. I just experienced it firsthand; that Martial Art is truly powerful."

With a smile, Long Ao suddenly said, "Big Brother, if I leave the family in the future, it will all depend on you."

"Seventh Brother, what do you mean by that?"

Hearing Long Ao’s words, Long Ying was startled. He had no idea what was happening with his seventh brother, but he wasn’t a fool; he could certainly read between the lines.

"Big Brother, I’m sure you know a little about my situation. Yuyin and Ao Xue are not with me. After I’ve settled the family’s affairs, I will leave the Celestial State to find Ao Xue and Yuyin. When that time comes, I’ll be leaving the family in your hands."

With the Fire Qilin, the old ancestor, and his big brother watching over the Sect and the family, Long Ao wasn’t too worried.

Long Ao had already decided. Once the family’s matters were resolved, no matter what happened, he would leave to find his two loves.

Long Ying nodded. He was, of course, aware of his seventh brother’s situation. It would be a lie to say he wasn’t worried.

"Seventh Brother, be careful with everything. Don’t worry about the family. As long as I’m here, nothing will happen to it."

Long Ao took the Death Bell from his robes and said, "Big Brother, this is a Divine Artifact from a Divine Dao Martial Artist. It’s extremely powerful. You take it."

"Absolutely not."

Without a moment’s hesitation, Long Ying refused. He knew exactly what a Divine Artifact from a Divine Dao Martial Artist signified. He said, "Seventh Brother, you keep it for your own protection. You don’t need to worry about me."

Ignoring Long Ying’s protests, Long Ao forcibly shoved the Death Bell into his hands. He then stood up, stretched languidly, and vanished without a trace before Long Ying had any chance to speak.

Staring at the Divine Artifact in his hand, Long Ying clutched it tightly, at a loss for words.

’Seventh Brother, I will definitely protect the family. I will never abandon it.’

It had to be said, Long Ao was truly generous. Even though Long Ying was his older brother, not many people would be able to do such a thing.

It was no joke. The Death Bell was a Divine Artifact from a Divine Dao Martial Artist. Its power was beyond question. Just obtaining one was a stroke of incredible fortune. If it were anyone else, they wouldn’t give it away—not to their older brother, not even to their own father.

A Divine Artifact. The most powerful artifact in all of Heaven and Earth, something only those of the Divine Dao could possess.

If a Divine Dao Martial Artist discovered that another Martial Artist possessed a Divine Artifact, one could easily imagine the consequences.

Long Ao’s intention in giving the Death Bell to his older brother was simple. Once he left the family, his brother would be the family’s top expert. But even if his brother fully completed the Refinement of his inheritance, he could at most break through to the Great Emperor Realm. What would happen if he encountered a higher-level Great Emperor or a Sealed Titled Emperor?

It was precisely because he considered this that Long Ao gave the Death Bell to his brother, hoping that he would have a final trump card if he ever faced a powerful enemy in the future.

The Dragon Sect and the Imperial City Alliance had been preparing to press their advantage and continue their attack on the three major powers—the Third Level Long Family, the Netherworld Mansion, and Piaomiao Palace. But then, the Four Great Forces suddenly ceased all activity. This left Long Ao wondering what had happened. This was especially true for the Imperial City; he and Duan Kai had an agreement, and it was impossible for Duan Kai to give up just like that.