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In the days that followed, Wang Long spent his time in rigorous training, practicing the Dragon Technique during the day and the Dragon Arts at night, leading a tiring yet fulfilling life.
Due to the absence of others absorbing Dragon Qi through their own training, he was able to dedicate a significant amount of time to breaking through the Dragon Vein, allowing his progress in Dragon Techniques to advance rapidly, far surpassing that of others.
However, naturally, his internal cultivation was gradually falling behind others.
"Without being able to absorb Dragon Qi, I am already at a disadvantage. If I cannot make up for it through my Dragon Techniques, then my rebirth will have been in vain! How can I repay my father's high hopes?"
Thus, he trained even more tirelessly, pouring all his time and energy into his cultivation. His dedication was so intense that even Li Xinghe was astonished.
Hard work pays off; although Wang Long could not compare with others in terms of internal cultivation, his progress in Dragon Techniques was astonishingly fast, quickly compensating for previous shortcomings and allowing him to surpass others, showcasing his strength.
One day, while four of them were practicing individually, Zhang Tailai suddenly approached.
Wang Long immediately stopped, feeling puzzled. Zhang Tailai usually taught some Dragon Techniques based on each person's situation and then left them alone; he never proactively guided students. Today was quite unusual.
The other three also paused and greeted Zhang Tailai, saying, "Elder."
Zhang Tailai nodded and calmly said, "I have come today to inform you of something... You have all made considerable progress in your training and are now ready to start accepting missions."
The group felt a stir in their hearts, realizing that this was the true test within Dragon Martial Training. Although the training here was harsh, it was merely exhausting; participating in missions would involve real life-and-death stakes with no room for error.
"I have already accepted a mission for you—a human-level mission!" Zhang Tailai stated slowly, word by word.
Liu Chengyan was taken aback and hurriedly asked, "Human level? Isn't that only for warriors with the Human Dragon title? With our current strength, I'm afraid..."
Zhang Tailai glanced at him and replied calmly, "If you lack the courage to accept this mission, then you need not call yourselves my direct disciples."
Liu Chengyan's face turned pale as he stepped back and muttered softly, "I didn't say I was afraid..."
"I understand your concerns. A human-level mission typically requires a mature team of four or five Human Dragons to undertake. None of you have reached Human Dragon status! However... you need not be too fearful; at least I will be by your side. As long as you don't seek death, there shouldn't be any life-threatening dangers."
Liu Chengyan's expression relaxed as he let out a gentle sigh.
Wang Long asked, "What exactly is the mission?"
"It's quite simple. Lingzhi Island has fallen out with Black Serpent Island. Unable to defend itself, Lingzhi Island sent envoys to our Dragon City for help. Since Lingzhi Island is a territory of our Dragon City, we must go and take a look. On the other hand, we also need to ensure the safety of the Lingzhi envoy."
Wang Long nodded, knowing about the Kyushu Islands, with Dragon City at the center of Zhongzhou, surrounded by eight other states. Yingzhou is located in the East China Sea, consisting of a group of islands, and Lingzhi Island, close to Zhongzhou, is a small vassal state controlled by Dragon City.
Li Xinghe also asked, "Elder, when do we depart?"
Zhang Tailai replied calmly, "We leave immediately!"
The group was taken aback and exchanged glances, while the mysterious girl Jiang Xue remained indifferent, showing no change in her expression.
"Is there any question?!" Zhang Tailai scanned the group with his eyes and asked in a deep voice.
"No!"
This time they answered promptly; who would dare to question a decision made by someone like him?!
"Alright, let's go!"
"Where is the envoy we need to protect?!"
It was surprisingly the mysterious girl Jiang Xue who spoke. Her voice was as cold as frost, crisp and clear like cutting through gold and jade.
"They are waiting at the east gate of Dragon City. Let's go!" With Zhang Tailai's command, his four direct disciples followed suit and headed towards the east gate of Dragon City.
This was Wang Long's first time leaving Dragon City, and he felt a surge of excitement. In his youth, he had worried every day that the Dragon Head would never allow him to leave even for a moment, forcing him to focus solely on mastering Dragon Technique.
"What is the outside world really like?!"
As Wang Long's thoughts continued, several people arrived at the east gate of Dragon City, where they saw a few guards standing like stone carvings on either side of the gate. In the corner of the city wall, an old man with disheveled white hair and a scruffy beard was crouching there.
Liu Chengyan was taken aback and couldn't help but ask, "Is this the messenger from Lingzhi Island?!"
The scruffy old man changed his expression upon seeing them. Hearing Liu Chengyan's words, he became even angrier and shouted, "What? Do I not look like a messenger? Don't you know that Lingzhi Island is in conflict with Black Serpent Island?!"
The old man's voice was filled with age yet remarkably loud. His sudden shout startled Liu Chengyan, who quickly replied, "Yes, yes, please forgive my rudeness."
However, the old man was relentless and fixed his gaze on Zhang Tailai, saying, "Are you sending these inexperienced kids to protect me? If something goes wrong, can you take responsibility?!"
Zhang Tailai's expression remained unchanged as he calmly replied, "Rest assured, these are all my elite disciples; there will be no mistakes."
The old man glanced at them and Wang Long even felt that his gaze shifted slightly when looking at him. But he quickly pretended to be indifferent and muttered, "If it weren't for your face, Zhang Tailai, I would have..."
He did not finish his sentence. Zhang Tailai sighed lightly and said to the others, "Let's go!"
Wang Long felt a bit curious about this old man. That seemingly unconscious glance made him feel as if he had been seen through. It seemed that this scruffy old man, the so-called Lingzhi messenger, might not be so simple.
Thinking of this, he slightly raised the corners of his mouth and asked while walking, "May I ask your esteemed name, senior?"
The old man turned to look at him and snorted, "I don't change my name or surname; my full name is Wang Yuanxian! Have you heard of me?!"
Wang Long chuckled lightly and shook his head to indicate he had not heard of him. However, Zhang Tailai suddenly turned to glance at Wang Yuanxian but quickly looked away again.
"Oh, so the senior's surname is also Wang!"
"Senior is senior; why add 'old'?! Besides, there are countless people with the surname Wang in the world. Is it only your Dragon City Wang Family that can have that surname?!" Wang Yuanxian seemed to be filled with anger.
Wang Long frowned but restrained his laughter, saying, "Well... I didn't mean it that way."
Li Xinghe quickly interjected to ease the tension, "Perhaps we should ask this senior to explain the situation on the island so we can be better prepared..."
Wang Yuanxian glanced at him and sighed lightly, "Back in the day, how magnificent was Lingzhi Island! It was renowned throughout Yingzhou. Who dared to provoke us except for a few nations like Penglai and Tiantai?! Who would have thought that time would change things, and now even a small Black Serpent Island dares to confront us head-on! This is not just a humiliation for Lingzhi Island; it is proof of Longcheng's decline!"
Hearing this, everyone furrowed their brows. Longcheng was their homeland and a place they had vowed to protect since childhood. How could they allow such disparagement?
Li Xinghe expressed his dissatisfaction, saying sternly, "Whether Longcheng has declined or not, I believe it still depends on strength!"
Wang Yuanxian chuckled and shook his head, "You all still have some pride. However... who among you knows what Longcheng was like back in its prime? And how many of you can truly see the current state of Longcheng? Judging based solely on your emotions without acknowledging the facts is quite childish!"
"In those days, Longcheng commanded respect throughout Zhongzhou. It was said that all land under heaven belonged to the king, and all subjects were loyal to the crown! The people submitted willingly, and all territories revered the dragon's head! Every decision followed Longcheng's lead! But now?! The so-called Longcheng is merely a name with no substance left; it only retains its original city defenses and is often eyed covetously by outsiders due to the True Dragon Bloodline and the Dragon Mound treasures! Isn't that tragic?"
Everyone knew the history of Longcheng and understood these truths. Yet, hearing them from this elder still filled their hearts with sorrow and regret, evoking a sense of desolation.
Zhang Tailai suddenly interjected, "Then according to this senior's words, will there ever be a day when Longcheng can rise again?!"
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