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Chapter 379 Long Yan’S Choice (Three In One)
Chapter 379: Long Yan's Decision (Three in One)
The Patriarch took the lead in charging towards his own family, naturally, this was not something that the Golden Whip and Fire Cloud could withstand.
For a moment, Long Yi was left speechless by Long Yan's rebuttal.
There were still people from the Dragon Transformation Palace here, and they quickly relayed the news back to Dragon Head Peak. At this moment, there were already many people mourning here, all of them were from the direct line of the Dragon Transformation Palace.
Upon hearing the news, everyone was furious.
Isn't this clearly bullying and using strong words to seize reason?
Everyone turned their gaze towards Long Yan, and an elder who was relatively older asked, "Palace Master, it is now the critical moment of life and death for the Dragon Transformation Palace. Please gather your spirits and lead everyone to resist the external enemies."
The Long Family's rule over the Dragon Transformation Palace for thousands of years was not in vain. Even though Long Yi had died, there were not many who truly wanted to seize power.
Long Yan looked haggard at this moment. She had knelt in the mourning hall for a whole night, enduring torment throughout the night, and now she was numb.
Only when she heard someone volunteering did Long Yan's numb eyes move slightly.
"If they want compensation, give it to them."
Unlike the others from the Dragon Transformation Palace, Long Yan knew the truth.
Those who died in the battle were not killed by the aftermath of the battle, but intentionally by Long Yi.
Although those who came to demand compensation had ulterior motives, they had inadvertently found the real culprit.
Long Yan's response immediately stunned everyone in the mourning hall.
What's going on?
Are they giving up resistance?
We were about to fight to the death, why did Your Majesty surrender first?
Everyone was surprised, but seeing Long Yan's haggard appearance, they thought she couldn't bear it anymore and had given up.
Naturally, they wouldn't take Long Yan's angry words to heart, but instead tried to appease her, urging her to think of other strategies or adopt everyone's suggestions for countermeasures.
However, Long Yan had already made up her mind.
Although she had suffered internally, she had already promised Miao Yin.
Within three days, the Dragon Transformation Palace would be disbanded.
This way, it would not only avoid Miao Yin's revenge, but also repay the sins of the ancestors.
And Long Yan had decided to accept those people who came to demand compensation.
She did care about family ties, but unfairness was an insurmountable obstacle.
If Long Yi had initially groomed Long Yan to be a profit-seeking successor, it would have been fine. But over the years, he had pretended to be righteous and virtuous. Long Yan didn't learn his hypocrisy and thought his surface skills were genuine.
Being a just and kind person for over a hundred years, how could it be so easy to completely become profit-seeking and only consider the sect's interests?
It was already very sensible of her to sacrifice her own interests for the sect.
Now that she knew it was Long Yi's mistake, how could she be willing to let the mistake escalate and continue to harm the victims?
"Elders, there is no need for further discussion. I am now clear-headed."
Long Yan had been tormented by inner questioning all night, and now his heart was completely numb. It was precisely because of this numbness that he became even more rational.
"I declare that the Dragon Transformation Palace is disbanded from today onwards. The treasures in the palace treasury can be used at your discretion. In addition, I agree to their reasonable compensation demands and the remaining assets will be donated to the brother sects of the Dragon River Alliance."
"Have you gone mad?"
After Long Yan made this announcement, the elders present were dumbfounded. Some even accused Long Yan of going crazy or losing his mind, otherwise how could he make such a decision?
"The key to the treasury is here, take it! If no one goes to deliver the message for me, then I will go personally. The Dragon Transformation Palace should still be under my control."
Long Yan rarely displayed dominance and became the powerful palace master.
But no one expected that the authority of this palace master would be used to disband the Dragon Transformation Palace.
Everyone looked at each other, but Long Yan had indeed thrown the key away.
Should they stay loyal to the Dragon Transformation Palace or take the treasures and leave?
The treasures in the Dragon Transformation Palace's treasury had accumulated for thousands of years, and there were many valuable items inside.
But there were also many clever people present who thought of another possibility.
Since Long Yan wasn't crazy, why would he make such an outrageous decision?
Could it be possible that he was actually testing everyone's loyalty?
Now was the most dangerous moment for the Dragon Transformation Palace. If one could stand with the palace during this time, it would definitely prove their loyalty. On the other hand, those who couldn't be trusted would leave.
Who knows, maybe they would be killed as soon as they took the key to the treasury.
There were indeed many cultivators with Divine Abilities among them, but the elite of the Dragon Transformation Palace was the Purple Dragon Guards, who were only loyal to the Long Family.
Long Yi was dead, and Long Yan was now the master of the Purple Dragon Guards.
If Long Yan really wanted to kill, these people wouldn't be able to stop the Purple Dragon Guards.
For a moment, the clever individuals looked at the key lying on the ground. It was no longer a key, but a death warrant.
And among the crowd, there were both clever individuals and those whose eyes were clouded by greed.
"Can we trust the words of the palace master?"
"Of course."
After Long Yan finished speaking, he felt that this was not appropriate.
What if everyone started quarreling over the treasures and refused to compromise?
He no longer wanted to see internal conflicts, so he added, "When you take the treasures, distribute them according to your contributions to the sect. Do not fight over them. Distribute them based on cultivation level and contributions."
To the clever elders, it was clear that Long Yan was singling them out.
Remember your contributions to the sect.
Isn't this just making them think about the benefits they received from the sect before?
If the sect is blessed, they come to enjoy it; if the sect is in trouble, they run away.
Such people, if you don't die, who will?
For a moment, the old foxes expressed their stance one after another: "I will live and die with the sect, absolutely not becoming cowards who fear death!"
Long Yan: "......"
Although she hoped to reduce conflicts in her heart, who would want their home to be filled with ungrateful people?
Seeing so many loyal subordinates, Long Yan was also deeply moved.
These people were unwilling to leave the Dragon Transformation Palace, and she didn't want to force them either.
"Since you don't want to leave, then stay. Those who want to leave can go get their things. Who will go down the mountain to deliver a message for me?"
Long Yan added, "The Dragon Transformation Palace must be disbanded today, but those who are unwilling to leave can still follow me."
Now, those old foxes were also confused.
Did the palace lord have to go this far with the performance?
Why did she insist on disbanding the Dragon Transformation Palace?
They didn't understand, but they felt that there was a deeper meaning behind it.
As for those who were willing to leave, they happily took their keys and headed straight for the treasure vault.
Under Long Yan's strong statement, someone finally went down the mountain to announce Long Yan's decision.
At that time, Long Yi and Jin Bian's debate had already been won by Long Yi. Long Yi's eloquence had gained unanimous recognition from the Alliance of Rights Defenders, and everyone gathered around him, both to protect him and to boost his momentum.
Just when Jin Bian was at a loss, an elder with Divine Ability quickly descended from the mountain, holding a palace lord order with a seal.
This represented the will of the Dragon Transformation Palace's palace lord.
Long Yi immediately became excited, wanting to know if Long Yan would give him more surprises.
In this situation, how would you respond?
"From today onwards, the Dragon Transformation Palace is disbanded. All rights defenders can submit a list of the deceased for verification, and the Dragon Transformation Palace will meet your compensation conditions."
Long Yi: "???"
Long Yan surprised him again.
Long Yi couldn't have imagined this move.
Upon hearing that Long Yan agreed to compensation and disbanded the Dragon Transformation Palace, he was dumbfounded.
Long Yi had indeed intended to put pressure on Long Yan to motivate her to break through the Divine Ability Realm and seek revenge from Zhang Chi.
But did the pressure really have to be this great?
To directly disband it?
Jin Bian and Huo Yun were stunned. They couldn't believe it was true.
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
Huo Yun, with his hot temper, wanted to punch the elder who announced the news on the spot.
That elder was also a cultivator with Divine Ability. How could he endure such humiliation?
"These are all words spoken by the palace lord herself. If you don't believe it, you can go find the palace lord!"
At this moment, those who were demanding their rights also recovered from their shock and quickly voiced their support.
"Once spoken, it's hard to take back. If your palace lord has made a decision, and you still disagree, are you trying to rebel?"
They wouldn't allow orders that were beneficial to them to be vetoed. If Jin Bian and Huo Yun really caused trouble, there might be a group of people coming to help Long Yan quell the rebellion.
Long Yi: "......"
He felt like he had charged into his own home.
Don't be fooled by his previous leadership. It was purely to create pressure, and there wouldn't be much substantial loss.
But now, their home had been taken over.
After scolding Jin Bian, the elder turned to these people who were taking advantage of the situation. He didn't have a good impression of them either, but this was Long Yan's decision. He didn't understand the strategy, but in any case, the Long Family was Long Yan's property, so let her do as she pleased!
He just needed to complete his own task.
"If you have any needs, you can go up the mountain now. The treasure vault has been opened. If you need compensation, go and claim it."
With such a promise, the unruly crowd in the city couldn't resist anymore. They all left the city and headed straight for Dragon Head Peak.
Long Yi pinched the bridge of his nose and almost fainted.
They say that a son doesn't feel bad about selling his father's field, but Long Yan was being too extravagant.
The sect with thousands of years of heritage was disbanded just like that, and people were allowed to freely claim compensation from the treasure vault?
Unbelievable!
The elders thought that Long Yan still had a plan, while others thought there might be a conspiracy, but since there were so many people, they weren't worried.
Some people didn't think much and had already taken good things from the treasure vault and left.
Watching those people leave, the ones who stayed felt bitter in their hearts but kept comforting themselves.
Those who betrayed the Dragon Transformation Palace received so many benefits. As loyal followers of the Dragon Transformation Palace, they would surely receive even more benefits, right?
However, Long Yan no longer cared about these matters.
She arrived at the Golden Dragon Hall, where her father lived and cultivated.
It was relatively far from the front hall and had a peaceful environment.
Even so, she could still hear the noise outside.
In theory, the Golden Dragon Hall would belong to her in the future. She was the head of the Long Family, and this would be her territory.
However, Long Yan didn't want to stay here.
She wandered around the Golden Dragon Hall one last time and walked to the side of the bed. She had originally wanted to tidy up the bed for her father.
But just as she was bending down, a sudden thought of Zhang Chi came to her mind, and she lost her focus on tidying up the bed. She sat down in despair and thought for a moment before summoning the Purple Dragon Guards and instructing them, "Go and help me find the whereabouts of a few people."
Long Yan was referring to Tang Ruoling and Chen Runyu.
She thought that Tang Ruoling and Chen Runyu might have some connection with Zhang Chi.
And thinking of Zhang Chi, Long Yan's heart was filled with pain. However, she still had to go find him.
There needed to be a resolution between them.
But Long Yan didn't know that she was lucky not to have lifted the bedboard, as it would have been a different story.
The one who had lifted the board before was now lying on the board.
After Long Yi followed everyone up the mountain, he secretly slipped outside the Golden Dragon Hall and happened to overhear the news that Long Yan had asked the Purple Dragon Guards to find someone.
Although he didn't know why she wanted to disband the Dragon Transformation Palace, he didn't care about that anymore, as he knew she still wanted revenge.
His treasure was not so easily taken, whoever reached out would die.
However, Zhang Chi was really good at hiding. He had been secretly investigating for several days and even used the Purple Dragon Guards' spies, but he hadn't found any information.
However, Long Yan's inquiry gave him a hint.
If Zhang Chi couldn't be found, they could start with the people around Zhang Chi.
Long Yi made up his mind. After leaving here, he would also investigate the whereabouts of Tang Ruoling and Chen Runyu and follow the trail.
Of course, he wouldn't personally face Zhang Chi again.
After the battle that day, Long Yi was already afraid. Although it would be difficult for the other party to find another person like Miao Qin to sacrifice, with his current strength, the other party might be able to defeat him without sacrificing anyone.
Let Long Yan try the water.
Long Yi actually found Zhang Chi quite strange and couldn't figure out what kind of relationship he had with the Demon Race, whether he was controlled or parasitized by the Demon Race, or something else.
There was too little information to judge, but he definitely had to get the Dragon Ball.
Instead of risking himself, it was better to let Long Yan go.
After all, the Dragon Ball had already appeared, and the plan had already been implemented. Long Yan was no longer that important in his plan.
Even if Long Yan was killed by Zhang Chi, he wouldn't pay too much attention to it.
But Long Yi could also see that when Long Yan mentioned Zhang Chi, there was still affection in her eyes.
It would be a bit difficult to make her completely hate Zhang Chi and beat him to death.
So, he had to add some fuel.
After thinking for a moment, Long Yi wrote a letter and quietly placed it in a hidden corner of his study.
When Long Yan came to tidy up the room, she would discover this prepared farewell letter.
In the so-called farewell letter, he revealed many secrets of the Long Family's heritage, the most important of which was the inheritance treasure, the Dragon Horn.
That pair of Dragon Horns was of High Grade Spirit Weapon level, and they were natural materials that had not been forged.
Just having the materials can create a High Grade Spirit Weapon. If there were truly immortal methods of refining, it would definitely be an Immortal Weapon.
Unfortunately, there are no such powerful craftsmen in the mortal world who can create Spirit Weapons. Those who can forge Spirit Weapons can be called divine craftsmen, and it is basically impossible for anything beyond that to be forged by humans.
The materials are not enough, and the strength is not enough.
Of course, Long Yi naturally has his own methods. If not, he wouldn't have to go through the trouble of seizing the Dragon Ball.
He emphasized the importance of the dragon horn and the mission of the dragon horn holder in the letter. He knew that such statements would motivate Long Yan even more.
After placing the letter in place, Long Yi hurriedly left.
He thought that Long Yan would definitely find this letter.
Finally, after staying in the Golden Dragon Hall for a while, Long Yan came to the study.
A father knows his child best. Long Yi, based on his understanding of Long Yan, predicted Long Yan's actions in advance. It is expected that the letter will be discovered soon.
It can be said that Long Yi's prediction was correct, but only half correct.
Long Yan stayed for a while and then left, completely unaware of the letter that Long Yi deliberately left behind.
If Long Yan had really seen the letter, she might have started to suspect Long Yi's motives. After learning about what the Long Family had done, it would be ridiculous and ironic to read about the responsibilities the dragon horn holder had to bear in the letter.
When Long Yan didn't find the letter, Long Yi was at a loss.
No matter how hidden something is, there will always be someone who coincidentally finds it. But when you want to expose something, hey, others can't find it anymore.
It's absurd.
Fortunately, the scouts who were looking for people brought back some clues for Long Yan, providing some guidance on Zhang Chi's whereabouts.
It was discovered that Chen Runyu had appeared in the coastal area before, and then went to the Golden Cauldron Mountain boundary, and then disappeared.
Upon receiving the news, Long Yan speculated that Chen Runyu went to the coastal area to meet Zhang Chi, otherwise she wouldn't have gone so far.
In other words, Zhang Chi might be in that direction.
Long Yan's main goal is to find Zhang Chi, not Chen Runyu and Tang Ruoling.
As for Tang Ruoling, she is easy to find.
She is already at Little Warehouse Mountain, together with Jin Ling'er.
When Long Yan learned that Jin Ling'er was protecting Sword Sect, her mood became complicated.
The news about Zhang Chi has spread throughout Western State, and in this situation, Jin Ling'er is still willing to stand by Zhang Chi's side. That's what friendship is!
It seems that they have formed a deep friendship since they came out of the Secret Realm together.
What makes Long Yan's mood complicated is that even Jin Ling'er, a friend who joined later, can trust Zhang Chi without reservation, but she, as Zhang Chi's pre-marriage Dao companion, did not choose to stand by his side.
This is how fate plays with people.
She can choose not to seek revenge for Zhang Chi, but it is also difficult for her to be with her father's killer.
She and Zhang Chi, there is no longer any possibility.
Perhaps Miao Yin is right, Miao Yin is the one who truly loves Zhang Chi, and they are the most suitable couple.
Now that she is no longer in the picture, it is beneficial for Miao Yin.
That night, Miao Yin came again.
Long Yan was still guarding the spirit in the evening.
At night, there was only her in the mourning hall. Miao Yin came hiding from people. Long Yi observed Long Yan for a long time and found nothing interesting, so he went to do other things.
He didn't know that Long Yan had already learned the truth, but he knew there were hidden dangers.
Miao Qin cooperated with the River Monster Race to successfully destroy the spiritual vein.
He had everything under control from the beginning and was not afraid of the River Monster Race at all.
Originally, he planned to wait until he resolved the Celestial Melody Pavilion's matter and then pass the task of destroying the spiritual vein to the River Monster, claiming it was revenge, and then kill all the people involved to eliminate any future troubles.
But he didn't expect to be killed by Zhang Chi.
Of course, he could return to the Dragon Transformation Palace after taking over someone else's body, but it was just a change of appearance, which was relatively simple.
However, Long Yi was scared by Gu Youyou.
He was worried that news of his survival would spread, and Gu Youyou would come back to kill him again, so he quietly moved behind the scenes.
Returning to the main topic, it was because he took over the identity of a person named Guang Lin that Long Yi was constantly restricted and unable to personally kill Hong Li, and it was difficult for anyone else to kill Hong Li.
Today was the only time he had, and he was afraid that if the night was long, Hong Li might say something, so it was important to deal with them quickly.
While others were discussing compensation with the people from the Dragon Transformation Palace, Long Yi went straight to the downstream of the Coiling Dragon River to eliminate hidden dangers.
Coincidentally, during the time he was away, Miao Yin came to find Long Yan, and naturally, he had no way of knowing that Long Yan already knew the truth.
And of course, Miao Yin's visit was not to visit Long Yan, but to demand an explanation.
"Is your so-called dissolution of the Dragon Transformation Palace just a verbal dissolution?"
Miao Yin was very angry, feeling that she had been deceived by Long Yan.
Although there is a cause for every effect, Long Yi is already dead, and the people of the Dragon Transformation Palace have always enjoyed the benefits brought by Long Yi. They cannot claim innocence at this time, right?
Asking the Dragon Transformation Palace to disband and stopping her revenge was already her greatest mercy.
But when she heard that the Dragon Transformation Palace had disbanded, only a few Divine Ability cultivators left, and the others remained in the Dragon Transformation Palace under different names.
So, what's the difference between this and not disbanding?
With anger, Miao Yin found Long Yan again.
This time, she would not be merciful anymore.
If Long Yan couldn't give her a reasonable explanation, she would not be polite.
"I also want to use a piece of information to exchange for you to stop seeking revenge, how about that?"
"What information?"
"Zhang Chi's whereabouts."
Miao Yin: "..."
Do you really think I'm someone who would disregard the overall situation for Zhang Chi?
"Where is Zhang Chi?"
"Did you promise?"
Miao Yin hesitated for two seconds and said, "If you deceive me and I can't find Zhang Chi, I won't show mercy when I come back."
"Go with peace of mind. Although I can't be sure, I have no intention of deceiving you."
Originally, these words were meant to reassure Miao Yin, but when Miao Yin heard this, she became alert.
"You're not trying to use me to scout ahead and launch an attack on Zhang Chi, are you?"
It's no wonder Miao Yin would think like that. Long Yan indeed had the possibility of doing so.
Who knows if she has figured out what is most important to her?
What if she is determined to avenge her father?
Upon hearing Miao Yin's suspicion, Long Yan could only force a bitter smile.
She knew that she was no longer trustworthy.
She simply said, "Believe it or not, it's up to you. I don't owe you anything."
Miao Yin: "..."
Long Yan evolved.
Seeing her say this, Miao Yin no longer pursued the matter.
"Tell me the clues, I will go find him. But don't think you can start over with these people. If the Dragon Transformation Palace survives in another way, I won't show mercy."
"How do you know I'm not showing you mercy?"
Long Yan also felt angry. If it weren't for the fact that the Celestial Melody Pavilion had been wiped out, she wouldn't have been so accommodating to Miao Yin.
There is a cause for every effect. If Miao Yin were to harm those who had nothing to do with this matter, Long Yan would definitely not let her do as she pleased.
The sharp gazes of the two clashed again. After experiencing hardships, Long Yan's eyes were no longer as clear as before, but they were more determined than ever.
"Fine, tell me where Zhang Chi is."
"Some people found traces of a person named Chen Runyu in a seaside town. There is a possibility of finding clues to Zhang Chi there."
"Heh, isn't that like finding a needle in a haystack?"
Miao Yin couldn't help but laugh, but Long Yan remained expressionless.
"At least, you can still go find him..."
(End of this chapter)