Chapter 348 - Three Great Heaven-Tier Scriptures

Long Chen did not intend to intervene in small scuffles like this, seeing as he did not know anyone within the Heavenly Demon Palace. However, when he passed, he realized that the kneeling disciple looked familiar. He recognized him as the disciple who ran errands for himself and the other direct disciples. Long Chen had seen him a few times and had a faint impression of him. Based on what he could remember, the kid was quite timid.

The disciples standing in a row were all rude and arrogant. They were probably backed by powerful people. They had all taken their feet out of their boots, then placed their feet on the ground in a row for the kneeling disciple to lick them.

A repugnant smell came from every foot, and it was inhumane for them to ask the errand boy to lick them clean. Long Chen had met the boy several times after all. Seeing as the boy was about to close his eyes and oblige them, Long Chen made his way over.

The disciples all saw Long Chen when he approached, but they did not recognize him. Long Chen had only made an appearance at the Demon Hall once, then he hardly showed his face again. That was why regular disciples didn’t recognize him despite having heard his name.

“Who are you?” one of them asked Long Chen haughtily.

“Get up. You can go back.” Long Chen ignored them and helped the errand boy up.

The errand boy was utterly relieved to see Long Chen. He had heard that Long Chen was at the Fourth River Stage, and although that was not considered powerful in the Heavenly Demon Palace, at least he was a little stronger than the other disciples present.

He was very surprised to get out of this incident unscathed.

If he had to lick all those stinky feet clean, he was not sure if he could continue living.

Long Chen’s attitude angered them. They demanded indignantly, “You brat! Are you looking for death? Do you know who we are? We are the Third Demon Elder’s direct disciples! It’s best you get the fuck out of here immediately, or you’ll end up like him! You’ll have to lick our feet too!”

Then they started to surround Long Chen. If he did not leave immediately, they would attack.

Xiaolang was there as well, and when he saw that they were being too arrogant, he could not watch any longer and immediately opened his mouth to reveal a mouthful of roaring flames. Terrified, the disciples shrieked and stumbled backwards. Based on their cowardly behavior, they realized that the disciples were merely putting on airs.

“What beast is that?!” They were shocked to see Xiaolang.

“It does not matter what it is. How dare it offend us? Brothers, let’s slaughter it! We will have wolf soup tonight!” one of them yelled, and everyone assented. Then they charged at Xiaolang with their combat techniques. Xiaolang had been bored these days, and since these people were delivering themselves to his doorstep, he morphed into his combat state instantly!

Xiaolang’s huge, muscular body and sharp teeth and claws were on full display. Black flames curled from his fur, and the sun diagram on his forehead made him look extra terrifying. After taking on his combat form, they almost peed their pants in fear and fled for their lives, crying for their parents. They quickly disappeared from Long Chen’s sight.

“What a bunch of cowardly bullies,” said Long Chen with a tired grin.

Xiaolang looked bored too. He thought he would be able to enjoy himself, but they had turned out to be completely useless. They all seemed fierce at first but turned into cowardly turtles the moment he showed his strength.

“Thank ... Thank you!” The errand boy looked at Xiaolang reverently, then he turned to Long Chen. The rumors had said that Long Chen was a useless idiot. However, when he saw Long Chen’s impassive expression, as if everything was in his control, he did not look like an idiot.

“I’ve seen you a few times before. You’re from the Azure Cloud Residence, right?” Long Chen probed cautiously.

“Yes, yes! I’ve cleaned your quarters a few times, but you weren’t there. What ... what should I call you?” asked the errand boy.

“You’re about my age. Just call me ‘Brother Chen.’ What is your name?” Long Chen had nothing to do and was worried the idiots would come looking for trouble again, so he decided to escort the boy back.

“Brother Chen, I’m Wang Xing. I’m an errand boy now, but in two months’ time, I will be promoted to become a regular disciple!” Wang Xing grew excited speaking about it. Becoming a true Heavenly Demon Palace disciple had always been his dream, and it would come true very soon.

Long Chen called for Xiaolang, then he turned to Wang Xing and said, “Those punks might come looking for trouble again. It’s better for me to escort you back.”

“Thank you, Brother Chen!” Wang Xing was surprised. He thought Long Chen would be like what they described in the rumors, that he had only become the Heavenly Demon Lord’s direct disciple due to nepotism. However, Long Chen radiated confidence and openness. At a glance, he could not see how Long Chen was any weaker than the other people.

Since this was a rare chance and Long Chen was friendly, Wang Xing started to talk along the way.

“I don’t know why they targeted me. I don’t even know them. It’s probably because they happened to see me and wanted to toy with me. But they’ve crossed the line.” Wang Xing clenched his fist. “Once I’m stronger, I won’t need you to save me anymore, Brother Chen. I’ll be able to defeat everyone who bullied me!”

“Work hard, then.” Long Chen grinned when he saw his battle spirit. This teenager was decently talented and motivated. All he lacked was the fire within him.

“Brother Chen, since you’re the Palace Lord’s direct disciple, you’ve received the Heavenly Demon Palace’s Three Great Secret Scriptures, right?” Wang Xing suddenly asked when they arrived at the Azure Cloud Residence. “I’ve heard that the Three Great Secret Scriptures contain the most powerful combat techniques of the Heavenly Demon Palace! That’s my dream. I hope one day I’ll be able to cultivate them!”

“What are the Three Great Secret Scriptures? I’ve only just joined the Heavenly Demon Palace, so I don’t know about them,” said Long Chen, puzzled.

“Huh? Brother Chen, are you really the Long Chen who killed the six commanders of the royal guard and the whole dwarf tribe?” Wang Xing’s jaw dropped. If Long Chen had known about the scriptures, that would’ve indicated that was indeed a nepotism baby who already had a deep understanding of the Heavenly Demon Palace. However, since he did not know about them, it was likely that he was an outsider.

“Do you think that I am?” Long Chen smirked.

“If I were to guess ... I don’t know, but my instinct tells me that the answer is yes!” Wang Xing said confidently.

“Just treat me as if I am, then. Anyway, what are the Three Great Secret Scriptures? Tell me about them in detail!” Long Chen said.

Wang Xing grew excited talking about them.

“According to rumors, the Heavenly Demon Palace has three Heaven-tier combat techniques in total! Listen carefully! They’re not advanced Earth-tier! They are true Heaven-tier combat techniques!”

“Heaven-tier combat techniques? Three of them?” Long Chen was shocked. That was no joke. If it was true, then these three techniques were among the most powerful treasures owned by the Heavenly Demon Palace, on par with the Demon Emperor Sword.

“Wang Xing, tell me more about the Three Great Secret Scriptures,” Long Chen said. It had piqued his interest.

“The first one is a body combat technique! It’s called Traceless Demon Shadow. I heard that it’s an extraordinary technique. Once you use it, you’ll turn into a blur of illusory images. Even an opponent at the same level will find it very difficult to catch you! However, despite being such a magical technique, it is only ranked third among the three!

“The second scripture is a divine combat technique called the Demon Seed Planting Technique. I hear that it has two layers. When you use the technique, you can plant a Demon Seed in your Qi so that when needed, the seed explodes and you can double your Qi level! The second level of the technique allows you to increase your Qi level by four times!

“The number one scripture is even more terrifying. It’s an attack combat technique called the Demon Emperor Sword Technique. It is a formidable sword technique. I heard that the only one in the Heavenly Demon Palace who can use it is the Palace Lord. The technique is a part of the Demon Emperor Sword. It can only be comprehended when one has been recognized by the Demon Emperor Sword as its master!

“Traceless Demon Shadow, the Demon Seed Planting Technique, and the Demon Emperor Sword Technique are the most powerful techniques owned by the Heavenly Demon Palace. I’ll be content for the rest of my life even if I get one of them. Hehe. I know I’m only dreaming. Only extremely talented disciples from lofty backgrounds get the chance to own one of the three techniques. That’s why I asked if you received them,” Wang Xing said, scratching his head awkwardly.

Long Chen mulled over his words. He knew that since Zhao Qingyun had invited him to the Heavenly Demon Palace, then he would give him these things eventually. But of course, he could not give them away for nothing. With the disciples of the Three Demon Elders fighting to get their hands on them, Long Chen’s cultivation level was not high enough to receive the three scriptures.

I was at a disadvantage in terms of combat techniques during my recent battles. Only Divine Fire Clone was able to hold up against my opponents, though barely. The Azure Dragon Combat Technique is already useless. It looks like I need to put in more effort for better combat techniques. Once I have attained the Sixth River Stage, I should mention this to Master. With my talent in learning combat techniques, I might even be able to master Heaven-tier combat techniques.

The Heavenly Demon Palace was indeed Long Chen’s cultivation heaven. With the deep relationship between himself and Dongfang Xuanxiao, he and Zhao Qingyun already saw each other as family. The fact that Zhao Qingyun did not shun Dongfang Xuanxiao was enough to show that he was a very good person, and an elder worthy of respect.

“Wang Xing, we have arrived at the Azure Cloud Residence. I’m going to the peak of Demon Emperor Mountain to cultivate. Goodbye!” Long Chen said with a grin.

“Goodbye, Brother Chen! I will work hard!” said Wang Xing with great determination.

“Alright! I’ll be watching your growth! If you improve, I don’t mind giving you a little something,” said Long Chen with a smile.