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"I need you to secretly monitor the Four Great Families within the Eight Divisions of Heavenly Dragons, including our Wang family. Report to me immediately if there are any movements, and you can report directly to me without going through the higher-ups of Dragon Hidden!"
The words of the leader echoed in Wang Long's mind.
Returning from the leader's presence, his heart felt even heavier. This extremely secretive mission seemed to be telling him deep down that Dragon City was currently in a dire situation, with chaos on the verge of breaking out.
And soon, he would have to fully take on this burden, which was bound to be complex and chaotic.
"It seems I need to break through again as soon as possible to strengthen my abilities! This murky water is not something a weak person like me can see through or control..."
"Dragon Hidden, what kind of place is this most mysterious location in Dragon City?"
The next morning, just as Wang Long finally fell into a deep sleep, he suddenly felt a surge of alertness and opened his eyes abruptly, only to find someone standing in his room.
This person appeared out of nowhere, standing there with no sense of presence, as if they were a phantom.
"Who are you?!" Wang Long exclaimed in surprise.
"Dragon Hidden, Zhang Mingyi."
"You are from Dragon Hidden. Why have you suddenly appeared here?"
The person revealed a mocking smile: "You are now considered a member of Dragon Hidden as well. I am here to take you; otherwise, do you think you could find the location of Dragon Hidden on your own?"
Wang Long forced a smile: "Even so, you could have knocked and come in!"
"I'm sorry, I don't have that habit."
"...This person is so arrogant, even more so than Zhang Tailai... Wait, these two do look somewhat similar. Aside from Zhang Mingyi being a bit older, could it be..."
"You guessed correctly; I am Zhang Tailai's elder brother." The person suddenly said with a smile, as if he could see right through Wang Long's thoughts.
"You... can you see what I'm thinking?" Wang Long exclaimed in shock, wondering if this was the Divine Ability of the Zhang Family, the ability to read minds.
Zhang Mingyi chuckled lightly, "Sort of, but it's only a part of it. The Divine Ability of my Zhang Family... is more of a feeling. Understanding the thoughts of a youth like you is just a small matter."
Wang Long was about to ask something else when Zhang Mingyi waved his hand to interrupt, saying, "Alright, no more questions. I've already informed the two of you newcomers who just joined. Follow me!"
A white figure flashed at the door, and Wang Long realized that Jiang Xue had already been standing beside him. She seemed to have returned to her usual state, still cool and indifferent, keeping others at a distance.
After saying this, Zhang Mingyi turned and left, and Wang Long and Jiang Xue had no choice but to follow.
"Were you also awakened by him barging into your room like this?" Wang Long couldn't help but ask Jiang Xue in a low voice.
She slightly turned her head to glance at Wang Long and shook her head, "I anticipated this would happen and waited outside early in the morning."
Wang Long smiled awkwardly and fell silent.
The three of them ventured deeper into the remote area, making Wang Long feel somewhat uncomfortable. Although Dragon Hidden was secretive, it was still one of the Eight Divisions; could it really be hidden in such desolate mountains?
However, looking at Zhang Mingyi's demeanor, he showed no signs of stopping.
After a while longer, Wang Long could no longer hold back and asked, "Elder Zhang, we've already reached the depths of the back mountain. If we go any further, we might leave the city! Where exactly is Dragon Hidden located?"
Zhang Mingyi turned to look at him and replied, "Who told you I was taking you to the location of Dragon Hidden?"
"...Didn't you say you were here to pick us up?" Wang Long was taken aback.
"That's right, but I'm not taking you to Dragon Hidden; I'm taking you out of the city to carry out a mission..." He paused for a moment, satisfied with the dazed expressions on their faces before continuing, "Did you think Dragon Hidden would be like Dragon Martial Arts where training happens every day? The best cultivation always happens during missions..."
"That's true, but even so, shouldn't you at least inform us about the mission first?!" Wang Long felt quite helpless.
Zhang Mingyi nodded and said, "That's true. The details of the mission have to start from your last trip to Lingzhi Island..."
It turned out that after the Return from Lingzhi Island, Zhang Tailai reported on the events that occurred on the island, especially the shocking news about the resurgence of the demon race, which left the upper echelons of Long City in great astonishment.
The Hundred Clans of Demons had been destroyed for a long time. Although everyone knew that there must be remnants struggling to survive, no one expected them to resurface so quickly, and even more so, in direct opposition to Long City—the Serpent Demon Clan!
In ancient times, after the dragon race suddenly declined for unknown reasons, the Serpent Demon Clan, being the closest to them, was seen as the most likely successor. However, for reasons unknown, it was ultimately the human race that inherited their legacy and became the true masters of the land.
The Serpent Demon Clan naturally could not accept this. Although they had remained hidden for a long time, they had always been scheming to overthrow Long City and steal the secrets of Dragon Heritage.
"Is it true that Dragon Hidden has been investigating this matter since the Return?" Wang Long asked.
Zhang Mingyi scoffed, "Don't underestimate Dragon Hidden's capabilities. The battle between Lingzhi Island and Black Serpent Island was merely a test by the demon race. Based on intelligence secretly gathered from Black Serpent Island and that snake demon, we have roughly identified several locations where the Serpent Demon Clan might be hiding. This time, the three of us are going to infiltrate one of those places to investigate."
"Where is it?"
"Oh, it's not too far; it's located in Sangyou Mountain to the south," Zhang Mingyi replied with a calm smile.
Before long, the three of them left the city and headed south. It soon became evident that Zhang Mingyi's notion of "not too far" was quite different from reality. After a day of travel, they hadn't even reached Zhongzhou, where Long City was situated.
Although Wang Long and Jiang Xue were both elite disciples among the younger generation and had undergone training and combat in Dragon Martial Arts, they still found it difficult to endure a whole day without food or rest.
Zhang Mingyi seemed to notice their fatigue and shook his head with a laugh. "You really are like children; you can't hold on for just a little while longer. Let's stop at the town ahead to rest and continue our journey tomorrow."
After another half an hour of walking, they finally saw the shadow of the town Zhang Mingyi mentioned. By this time, they had reached the border of Zhongzhou. The town was called Jingyang City; it wasn't large but had a somewhat prosperous appearance.
Wang Long could say it was his first time visiting a lively town other than Long City. Unlike Long City, which was adorned with dragon statues and decorations everywhere, this place represented true human civilization—everything centered around humans, with all sorts of strange and fascinating items visible everywhere.
Though he didn't want to appear immature in front of Zhang Mingyi and Jiang Xue, he couldn't help but be drawn in by various novel things, exclaiming in wonder at each new sight.
Zhang Mingyi shook his head and said, "This is just an ordinary human town. Compared to the capital of the Kyushu Islands, where the human leaders reside, it is like comparing heaven and earth."
Wang Long couldn't help but show a hint of longing, smiling wryly as he wondered when he would be able to visit that so-called capital.
Suddenly, Zhang Mingyi's expression darkened. "Our dragon clan's mission through generations is to protect the dragon bloodline and ensure it does not become extinct! The humans have always had their eyes on our Dragon City, and they harbor no good intentions. Your thoughts are in conflict with our ancestral teachings!"
Wang Long was taken aback, reflecting on the views held by generations within Dragon City. He couldn't help but feel disheartened. It seemed that people were born to be content and stay within Dragon City, guarding the sacred dragon bloodline in their hearts. When discussing the outside world, it was filled with thorns and treachery.
Although he had no hesitation in protecting Dragon City, he still felt a sense of injustice and muttered softly, "Knowing oneself and knowing the enemy leads to victory in every battle. If we cannot understand the development of the humans outside, how can we better deal with them?"
"What did you say?!" Zhang Mingyi exclaimed loudly.
"Nothing... never mind..."
Zhang Mingyi suddenly smiled and said, "Young man, having such thoughts is quite normal... I'll let you in on a secret: I chose to join Dragon Hidden because it is the only organization that allows me to frequently leave the city for missions."
Wang Long's heart stirred as he looked at Zhang Mingyi and said, "You..."
The other party smiled mysteriously and replied, "Alright, get some good rest tonight. We'll continue our journey tomorrow!"
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