Chapter 542 - Golden Lightning Stallions

“We need to separate into three groups,” said Long Yue.

“Why?” They didn’t understand her plan.

“Long Chen needs to take advantage of the Day of the Nine Suns to reach the Ninth Passage Stage. He will be using the Emperor Flame Pearl, which I’m afraid will cause a huge commotion, meaning the pursuers from the Martial Alliance will discover us easily. It will be a risky situation because Long Chen cannot be interrupted during the process, even if we are fighting. However, none of us can be sure that the other party won’t use some sneak attack on him, right? That is why it would be very dangerous if we all stayed together,” Long Yue explained.

“Can’t we use the Thunder Bat Dragon to travel quickly?” asked Lei Zhen.

“It’s a very big target. In the past, the Martial Alliance was wary of us and did not chase after us even when they saw us. However, now it’s different. They have sent masters after us; perhaps they want to at least teach us a lesson? No matter how high and how fast we fly, a beast that large is quite attention-grabbing.”

“Yue’er, just tell us your plan,” said Jiang Wuya.

She nodded and said, “When the seven of us are together, we’re a huge target. We need to separate to be safe. First, I will stay behind to cover for you guys and do my best to stop our pursuers. You guys will be safer that way.”

“Yue’er, it’ll be too dangerous for you to stay behind alone. I’ll stay back to help too. It will be safer with two people,” Jiang Wuya said hurriedly.

Seeing as he was insistent, she nodded. “Alright. With you helping me, they will be even safer. “

“Where will the two groups go?” asked Long Chen. He had a feeling that Long Yue would plan around him.

“This place is the Red Souls’ base. Fifth Brother Chi Ying will need to stay back for a while because a huge number of them will be moving, plus they have to move in secret. After everything is done, only will he be able to leave for the Cloud Dream Swamp. Long Chen, you must leave first, and you must find a place with nobody around. Do your best to reach a desolate place before the Day of the Nine Suns. Also, don’t travel in a straight line from here to the Cloud Dream Swamp. It’s fine if you’re a bit slower. Safety is of paramount importance.”

Everyone nodded. Her plan made sense. Jian Chen said, “Seventh Brother is very weak now and needs protection. I’ll go with him.” Other than Long Yue and Jiang Wuya, he was the strongest and therefore the most suitable to protect him.

“I want to go with Third and Seventh Brother,” said Lan Ling’er.

Lei Zhen looked around and said, “Since Third Brother and Sixth Sister will be together, I’ll stay back to help Fifth Brother. When the arrangements for the Red Souls are settled, we’ll go to the Cloud Dream Swamp. We’ll pick a spot to meet up there.”

“Mhm. It’s set, then. Seven people, divided into three groups. Wuya and I will delay the pursuers. The ones coming are only at the Second Earthly Martial Stage at best, so the two of us will be able to deal with them. As for Chi Ying and Lei Zhen, please be careful.”

Jian Chen said, “Since we have four days, I think the depths of the Swirling Cloud Mountain Range should be a good place. No one lives there, so it’ll be a suitable palace for Long Chen to use the Emperor Flame Pearl to ascend to the Ninth Passage Stage.”

Everyone nodded as they felt that it was indeed a suitable place. It was also not in a straight line towards the Cloud Dream Swamp. No one would expect them to go there, right?

“In that case, let’s go. Jian Chen, Long Chen, and Ling’er, you guys head out first. Lei Zhen, give them three Golden Lightning Stallions,” instructed Long Yue.

Golden Lightning Stallions? Long Chen was just wondering what they were when Lei Zhen released three beasts from his Beast Soul Crystal. The three stallions were not very large, similar in size to normal wild horses. Their fur was a sophisticated yellow, while their eyes were golden. Yellow lightning crackled around their hooves, making them look quite intimidating.

The stallions were bathed in yellow lightning, which explained why they were called Golden Lightning Stallions.

“Golden Lightning Stallions are Category Six Heaven-tier beasts. They are not as quick as the Thunder Bat Dragon, but they are not bad at all. Although we can move much faster, we can’t maintain our speed for long-distance travel. That is why using the Golden Lightning Stallions will be better,” said Jian Chen.

Long Chen nodded and told Lei Zhen, “Fourth Brother, I’m only at the Third Passage Stage right now. Can I even mount a Category Six Heaven-tier beast?”

Lei Zhen grinned. “Don’t worry. The beasts I tame are fierce towards enemies but obedient to our own. I have already told them that you are one of us, so you don’t need to worry, as long as you don’t mistreat them.”

Xiaolang was now a Category Six Heaven-tier beast, so he was surely not slower than the stallions. He had been in the Primordial Realm for a long time too, so he was itching to get out. Long Chen was just wondering how he could introduce Xiaolang to everyone, so he took this chance to release him.

Everyone was stunned by the Sun Devouring Wolf.

Previously, Jiang Cheng had recognized the Sun Devouring Wolf. Since Lei Zhen was more familiar with beasts, Long Chen glanced at him. However, there was only confusion on his face, not shock. This meant that he did not know of Sun Devouring Wolves. While that Jiang Wucheng bastard was bad at cultivation, this proved that he was quite knowledgeable.

“Seventh Brother, do you have a Beast Soul Crystal too?” They all looked at him, puzzled.

He could only nod, as he could not tell them about the Primordial Realm. Everyone knew that he had many secrets, and everyone had their own secrets, even after becoming sworn brothers and sisters. Therefore, they did not ask him more questions but only studied the Sun Devouring Wolf closely.

“This is my brother Xiaolang. We’ve been together for a long time. If we’re traveling long distances, Xiaolang can do it too. I’m more familiar with him.”

Lei Zhen nodded and put one of the stallions away. He then smiled. “Since you have a beast of your own, I’m taking mine back. Seventh Brother, what species is this? Why haven’t I heard of it?”

“It’s a mutated beast. I named it the Sun Devouring Wolf. Have you heard of a beast like that?” asked Long Chen.

Lei Zhen shook his head with a bitter smile. “There are very few beasts in this world I do not know about, and I cannot recognize this one. Category Six Heaven-tier. I wonder how good it is in battle.”

Long Yue also studied Xiaolang for a while, then she finally said, “Alright, we must hurry. Jian Chen will lead you guys away first. We will meet again at Cloud Heaven City outside the Cloud Dream Swamp! See you there!”

The trio nodded, and two of them mounted their Golden Lightning Stallions while Long Chen sat on Xiaolang’s back. They bade the others farewell, then went towards the Swirling Cloud Mountain Range.

To protect Long Chen, Jian Chen and Lan Ling’er traveled next to him, one on each side.

There was a mountainous area outside the forest. Terrain like that was advantageous to Xiaolang, so their speed was not affected.

“Long Chen, go this way!” Jian Chen led the way according to the map in his memory. Long Chen followed him while Lan Ling’er followed casually behind them. Since there were no obstacles, they traveled quickly. Jian Chen had chosen a deserted area to travel through, so they did not see anyone.

Time passed quickly.

They hurried along until they finally arrived at the Swirling Cloud Mountain Range a few nights later. The Day of the Nine Suns was the next day.

Sister Long Yue must have already dealt with the pursuers. Fourth and Fifth Brothers must have started to travel towards the Cloud Dream Swamp too. I must go meet them as soon as I finish cultivating on the Day of the Nine Suns. Then we’ll go search for information on the Red Emperor Seal.

Once I reach the Ninth Passage Stage and have the power of the Golden Crow in my body, I will be countless times stronger. I wonder if anyone from the Ancient Demon Domain will be at Cloud Dream Swamp; this will be a huge surprise for them!

The Five Emperor Seals is an Emperor-tier combat technique. If the Martial Alliance had not placed an information lockdown, a huge, violent battle would have taken place already! This must be the most powerful secret treasure that has ever appeared in the Divine Martial Empire! Surely tens of thousands of people are fighting for it! And I have the Black Emperor Seal ...

Long Chen knew that he was very weak right now. There were countless masters in the Divine Martial Empire like Long Yue, the Demon Emperor, the Huangfu clan patriarch, and the Martial Overlord. He still had no right to fight them. However, he chose to believe in himself because he was a Dragon Warrior.

Of course, he would only be able to utilize the powers of the dragons when he had completely absorbed the Inherited Blood Essence. So far, he had only absorbed a hundredth of it and was only a normal Dragon Warrior.

The Emperor Flame Pearl is my chance to become stronger, then the Five Emperor Seals will be an even greater chance. The Emperor Flame Pearl is in my hands already, then I’ll need to get the Five Emperor Seals. After that, I’ll be able to hurry to Ling Xi’s country as fast as possible. I must not give up!

Long Chen was determined.

He would work hard for the Red Emperor Seal!

He looked up. They were still traveling, but he knew that when dawn came, it would be the Day of the Nine Suns. They were already very close to the Swirling Cloud Mountain Range.

Jian Chen suddenly turned around to say, “On the Day of the Nine Suns, the nine suns don’t remain in the sky for the entire day. They will only be there for two hours at noon. That is why we must arrive in the deepest parts of the Swirling Clouds Mountain Range before noon tomorrow. Looking at our current speed, we have enough time.”