Nine Star Hegemon Body Arts

Chapter 5528 Feng Fei’s News

“Feng Fei!”

Long Chen’s eyes widened in surprise when he saw the figure calling herself his close female friend. It was none other than the beautiful Feng Fei, her smile tinged with mischief.

“What’s this? Have you been doing so well lately that you don’t even have time for your old friends?” teased Feng Fei.

“Fairy Feng Fei, you’re joking. I’ve been down on my luck recently. If it weren’t for my wife giving me shelter, I’d have been reduced to begging on the streets!” replied Long Chen with a wry grin.

Feng Fei’s sudden appearance was completely unexpected but brought a wave of warmth and nostalgia. Seeing her here in the Heaven Essence World filled Long Chen with a sense of familiarity that he couldn’t quite describe.

“That said, you’re as mischievous as ever,” grumbled Long Chen.

Feng Fei clearly knew that this was Tang Wan-er’s domain, but she had still introduced herself as his “close female friend.” Was she not trying to get him in trouble?

With a smile, Feng Fei joked, “If I hadn’t said that, I worried I might not be let through. You’ve become a big shot now, Long Chen. Not just anyone can see you.”

“Fairy Feng Fei, if I had known you were coming, I would have rolled out the red carpet for you. Please, come in.” Long Chen gestured for her to follow him.

Glancing behind her, he asked, “You came alone?”

“Yes.” Feng Fei nodded.

“The Heaven Essence World isn’t exactly safe. Isn’t it dangerous to travel by yourself?”

“What’s there to be afraid of? If I encounter trouble, I’ll just bring up your name. Who would dare touch me then?” she declared confidently.

“Hah, please don’t. Mentioning my name here is more likely to bring trouble than protection,” Long Chen said with a bitter smile.

In the Heaven Essence World, his name was far from a shield. If anything, it was a lightning rod for danger. She shouldn’t mention his name unless she was tired of living.

Still, the arrival of an old friend lifted Long Chen’s spirits. The two of them chatted amiably as they walked to the Hidden Dragon Palace.

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Inside the palace, Tang Wan-er was waiting. Dressed in plain clothes, she warmly welcomed Feng Fei. “Big sister, you’ve come a long way! I’ve just finished preparing tea. Please, come inside and have some!”

Both Long Chen and Feng Fei were stunned. The fiery and headstrong Tang Wan-er now carried herself with a maturity that neither had expected.

“It was rude of me to come unannounced,” Feng Fei said hastily. “But certain factors made it inconvenient to send word in advance. I hope you can forgive this junior sister.”

“Big sister, you’re too polite,” Tang Wan-er replied with a smile. “We’re all old friends from the Martial Heaven Continent. Here, we’re family. Please make yourself at home. I’ll prepare some more refreshments.”

“Big sister, you’re too courteous!”

“It’s only proper!”

Tang Wan-er bowed slightly and left gracefully, leaving Feng Fei blinking in disbelief.

“What magic did you use to turn Tang Wan-er into that?” Feng Fei asked as soon as Tang Wan-er was out of earshot.

Long Chen scratched his head. He was just as bewildered. When had Tang Wan-er become so composed and accommodating?

Still, Long Chen puffed up his chest proudly and said, “What can I say? Any woman who marries me must naturally rise to the occasion—whether they’re a dragon or a tiger, they’ll learn to coil around me!”

“Tch, keep bragging.” Feng Fei rolled her eyes, though a small smile tugging her lips.

Tang Wan-er seemed to have grown up a great deal, intentionally inviting Feng Fei to the palace upon hearing of her arrival. Now, she understood the deeper meaning behind such a gesture.

Usually, a single visitor wouldn’t warrant such a grand reception. Yet, by offering this courtesy, Tang Wan-er conveyed her respect, signaling that their meeting was about serious matters rather than personal affairs.

Her choice of plain attire and humble demeanor in receiving Feng Fei was another subtle message, directed toward Long Chen. It reflected her acknowledgment of the situation and her role in it. At that moment, Long Chen realized that she had truly grown; she was no longer the Tang Wan-er who would succumb to petty jealousy.

As they settled down, Long Chen poured tea for Feng Fei. Watching him curiously, she eventually got to the point.

“Long Chen, you haven’t been to the Long clan yet, have you?”

“The Heaven Essence World’s Long clan?” asked Long Chen in surprise.

Feng Fei’s appearance confirmed that the Jiang clan was present here. If the Jiang clan was here, then the other divine clans were as well. His thoughts drifted back to the Wind Domain Battlefield, where he had slain a so-called heavenly genius from the Ye clan. Now, with Feng Fei here, it seemed the Long clan might not be far away.

Feng Fei’s expression gave him his answer. She nodded. “So you haven’t seen them yet. Then let me warn you—stay away from the Long clan for now.”

“Why?” asked Long Chen.

“Because a few months ago, your father infiltrated the Long clan. He broke into the Devil Prison Tower and released the Jewel Blood Devil. Using some unknown method, he made it recognize him as its master. Together, they destroyed the Devil Prison Tower, slaughtered their way out of the Long clan, and vanished.”

“What?” Long Chen was baffled. What on earth was his father doing?

“The Long clan is furious,” Feng Fei continued. “They’re searching for him everywhere. If they find out you’re here, they’ll definitely target you.”

Long Chen sneered, “Target me? Use me to threaten my father? Let them try. If they think I’m so easy to bully, I’ll make them regret it.”

Although Long Chen didn’t know what his father was doing, he had complete faith in him. Whatever his father was planning, Long Chen would stand by him unconditionally. If the Long clan dared to provoke his father, Long Chen would gladly teach them a lesson.

After all, every interaction he’d had with the Long clan—whether in the mortal world or the immortal world—had left a bitter taste in his mouth.

Feng Fei’s expression turned serious as she warned, “Even so, you should be careful. I’ve received the patriarch’s favor after joining the Heaven Essence World’s Jiang clan, and I’ve entered the upper ranks. Because of that, I knew some secrets about the four divine clans. They’ve begun awakening their sealed heavenly geniuses, and these figures... they’re monstrous, Long Chen. Some of them are so powerful that even I feel despair when I see them.”

A shadow passed over her face as she spoke, her voice trembling slightly.

“You’ve always seemed like the most extraordinary figure in this world. But after seeing those monsters, I can’t lie to myself anymore. I came here to warn you,” she admitted.

Long Chen’s eyes narrowed. “Who exactly are you warning me about?”

“There’s one you must especially be wary of... Long Zaiye.”

Her voice faltered slightly as she said the name, and Long Chen could see the fear in her eyes.