Chapter 1256: The Spirit of the Dragon’s Gate
Mo Chen explained, “It is impossible for the construction of a city to cover every single aspect. After the general outline was built, I contacted the various merchant associations of the Heavenly Starry Ocean, inviting them over. They are a big part of the reason behind Heavenly Dragon City’s current prosperity.”
Mo Chen’s explanation was a great eye-opener for Xiao Chen. Her foresight and vision were far ahead of his in this aspect.
If Xiao Chen were the one managing Heavenly Dragon City, he would definitely not have thought so far.
As Xiao Chen looked at the incredibly bustling plaza of Heavenly Dragon City with its endless streams of horses and bright carriages like luxuriant flowers, he felt deeply moved. He probably never would have guessed when he first met Mo Chen in the Cloud Sea Domain that such a girl would personally shoulder the responsibility of building up the city when he reestablished the Dragon’s Gate.
Xiao Chen was not adept at matters relating to the reestablishment of the Dragon’s Gate. Rather, he excelled at Martial Cultivation. If not for Lan Shaobai and Mo Chen, he would not even know where to begin.
As for the Dragon’s Gate’s future, he did not have much thought or ambition about it. Reestablishing the Dragon’s Gate was just due to a sense of responsibility arising from being the Azure Emperor’s descendant.
Xiao Chen was not interested in being like the Azure Emperor, leading the Dragon’s Gate to rule the entire Kunlun Realm. What he pursued was merely the peak of Martial Cultivation, wanting to step onto the peak.
The tragedy of the Dragon’s Gate’s destruction in the past also told him that he could not go overboard with some matters. While the Azure Emperor looked like he was unparalleled, sweeping through the entire realm, there was one undeniable fact that needed to be made clear: the Dragon’s Gate’s destruction was due to the Azure Emperor.
What Xiao Chen hoped for was a healthy Dragon’s Gate, one that could continue the inheritance of the past Sect Masters. That way, if one day he died, the spirit of the Dragon’s Gate would still live on forever.
However, it seemed like this simple desire was filled with many variables. The factions that held reservations against the Dragon’s Gate were unwilling to let a sect named Dragon’s Gate resurface in the world.
During this declaration to the world, Xiao Chen needed to make clear his stance.
Xiao Chen was the Azure Emperor’s descendant and had the Xiao Clan’s blood flowing through him. He was duty-bound to reestablish the Dragon’s Gate. How could he do it secretly, hidden from everyone? It was not like he was doing something shameful.
Mo Chen looked at Xiao Chen, who was in a daze after looking around the plaza. She understood the bitterness in his heart.
Too many factions in the Kunlun Realm feared the words “Dragon’s Gate.” It did not matter that Xiao Chen’s wish was very simple. In their eyes, they absolutely could not let him accomplish it.
By deciding to announce the reestablishment of the Dragon’s Gate to the world, Xiao Chen was definitely the one under the most pressure. The moment he made the announcement, there would be a huge commotion in the entire Kunlun Realm. He did not even know if this tiny Heavenly Star Island would withstand the pressure on that day.
However, Xiao Chen already considered all this, and he still stood by this decision.
“Big Brother Xiao Chen, what are you thinking about?” Mo Chen smiled, interrupting Xiao Chen’s thoughts.
Xiao Chen recovered his wits and smiled. He did not reply properly. Instead, he opened his palm, and flowers appeared there. These were the Dragon Blood Flowers that he found in the dragon grave.
“I don’t really have much that I can repay you with. These are Dragon Blood Flowers that I found in an Eight Star dragon grave. Take them.”
Mo Chen revealed a joyful smile under the veil. She held out her hands cupped together and accepted the flowers happily.
The flowers drifted over from Xiao Chen’s hand, slowly falling onto Mo Chen’s hands.
“Hehe! Dragon Blood Flowers were extremely rare. If we sell these flowers at the next Heavenly Dragon Auction, they will definitely stir up a huge commotion,” Mo Chen laughed.
Xiao Chen stilled. “You’d best not. Keep them for yourself. I still have other treasures that can be placed in the auction. These are a present from me to you.”
Mo Chen nodded and put the Dragon Blood Flowers away. “Anything you say. Come, I’ll bring you to the Dragon’s Gate’s mountain tablet. That place is now a restricted area on Heavenly Star Island.”
Xiao Chen also felt very curious about the Dragon’s Gate’s mountain tablet. He really wanted to take a look at the scenery inside it and find out what about it allowed Mo Chen and Lan Shaobai to grow so fast.
According to Mo Chen, Lan Shaobai had discovered this function by accident when he came in contact with it once.
After Lan Shaobai entered, he found himself on an ancient battlefield. After he killed his way out of the battlefield and returned to reality, he was shocked to find that the Martial Techniques he cultivated in the illusion realm were usable when he returned.
Furthermore, only an instant passed in reality.
When Xiao Chen heard Mo Chen’s explanation, he became even more interested. The things learned in an illusion could actually be used in reality. Furthermore, no matter how much time passed in the illusion realm, it was only the blink of an eye in reality.
To cultivators whose time was precious, this was simply like an ultimate weapon.
After a while, the two left Heavenly Dragon City and arrived at the foot of the tallest mountain on Heavenly Star Island.
The summit of this mountain pierced the clouds, its abundant Spiritual Energy encouraging lush greenery. Xiao Chen had chosen this mountain to be the base of the Dragon’s Gate long ago. Currently, there were many talented children being trained by Xiao Yu, Jin Lin, Liu Ke, and the others—the future of the Dragon’s Gate.
This was the headquarters of the Dragon’s Gate as well as the site of the mountain tablet. Since this was a very important location, Lan Shaobai and Lan Tianji’s master personally stood guard here.
In order to prevent news from being leaked, aside from some trustworthy people, the Dragon’s Gate’s mountain tablet was not open to others to use.
Xiao Chen saw the Dragon’s Gate’s mountain tablet at a quiet place halfway up the mountain.
He had personally chosen this location for it in the past since it was made of Heaven Subduing Rock. When placed in an appropriate site, it would gather Luck through the surrounding geography.
The Azure Emperor had personally written the words “Dragon’s Gate” on the mountain tablet. The two large ancient words were carved stroke by stroke as if by a powerful bladesman dancing with his saber. They were sharp and unconstrained.
Xiao Chen saw two people seated near the Dragon’s Gate’s mountain tablet. These two people’s expressions changed continuously as their eyes remained closed. It was like they were dreaming.
“Gong Yangyu and Xuanyuan Zhantian!”
Xiao Chen raised his eyebrows. “How come these two old friends from the Sky Dome Realm are here?”
Mo Chen explained, “Given that Heavenly Dragon City recently became famous and that this is your conferred land, several cultivators pretended to be your old friends so that they could throw in their lots with us. Most of them were fakes, and Chenxi saw through their lies. However, Chenxi verified these two. You should recognize them, right?”
Xiao Chen nodded his head to indicate that he did recognize them. Then, he revealed a smile. It was good that they came. Humans tended to treasure old memories. Furthermore, the reestablishment of the Dragon’s Gate would require outstanding talents like them to join.
As of now, everyone in this vast oceanic world already knew the name of the Azure Dragon King Xiao Chen.
All the matters relating to him were spreading wildly as if Xiao Chen was a living legend. It was not strange for there to be people trying to pass themselves off as his old friends.
“Where’s Senior Lan? How come I do not see him?” Xiao Chen asked, feeling his absence strange as he looked around. Did Mo Chen not say that Senior Lan personally guarded this place?
“Haha! If you could find me, then my nickname of Life Requisitor Asura would be in vain.”
Lan Chaofeng silently appeared beside Xiao Chen as if he had been there for a long time already.
Invisible and traceless!
This startled Xiao Chen. No wonder even Sovereign Martial Emperors feared the Life Requisitor Asura. If Lan Chaofeng wanted to kill him, Xiao Chen would not even know how he died.
Lan Chaofeng smiled as he looked at Xiao Chen. That pair of eyes made Xiao Chen feel like he could not keep any secrets from him.
“Not bad. It looks like the rumors are true. Little Friend, you have made significant gains in the past year.”
Xiao Chen asked, “Senior knows already?”
Lan Chaofeng nodded and replied, “News travels very fast in the circle of Martial Emperors. You are one of the recent hot topics in our circle. Even without going out, I can find out about your exploits in the Dragon Grave Sea, the Dark Sea, and the Human-Demon Sea.”
Xiao Chen did not find this strange. Martial Emperors were the peak group in the entire Kunlun Realm. It was rare for ordinary people to hear news about them. However, that did not mean that they were not around. They paid attention to the entire Kunlun Realm at all times.
These Martial Emperors would be aware of all major developments.
The two spoke in riddles, leaving Mo Chen clueless about what was being said. However, she could tell that it was good news about Xiao Chen, so she did not mind.
“You must be here to check out the Dragon’s Gate’s mountain tablet, right? This mountain tablet is indeed very mysterious. Even a person of my cultivation can get lost within its illusions.” When Lan Chaofeng mentioned the Dragon’s Gate’s mountain tablet, he had an expression of amazement that underlined his inability to understand how it worked.
Xiao Chen became joyful. “Senior is able to use this Dragon’s Gate’s mountain tablet as well?”
“I can use it, but its effects are not great. After all, after advancing to Martial Emperor, the cultivation of Law Energy is no longer that useful. I tested it already. There is no way to cultivate Primordial Energy in there. One can use it mostly to cultivate Law Energy and temper their combat techniques,” Lan Chaofeng explained.
This is pretty good already. In the future, if I have time, I can come and give it a try as well.
While Xiao Chen was chatting with Lan Chaofeng, Gong Yangyu and Xuanyuan Zhantian had both woken up. When they saw Xiao Chen, their faces lit up with joy.
With his own people, Xiao Chen had always been easygoing, never putting on airs. This made Gong Yangyu and Xuanyuan Zhantian feel like they had come to the right place.
After parting from the two, Mo Chen continued leading Xiao Chen up the mountain, where he saw Xiao Yu teaching a group of children.
Based on her current demeanor, Xiao Chen could not tell that she was originally a spoiled princess. Now, she looked prim and proper as she taught the children, a great change from before.
Xiao Yu’s sharp eyes immediately discovered Xiao Chen, who was planning to observe quietly first before greeting her. She excitedly pulled him over to get him to teach this group of children, even wanting him to take in a disciple.
How could Xiao Chen have any desire to take in disciples now? However, he did not know how to reject Xiao Yu’s pestering.
In the end, Mo Chen, who was giggling at the side, made an appearance and helped Xiao Chen resolve this problem. However, he still ended up promising to take in a disciple after he advanced to Martial Emperor.
After this, the two visited Yue Chenxi, Jin Lin, Liu Ke, and Xiao Xian, the first batch of people who volunteered to come with Xiao Chen to Heavenly Star Island.
Looking at their cultivation, Xiao Chen saw that they all had improved a lot, so he felt reassured. He had not let them down.
Back then, when these people promised to follow him, Xiao Chen had worried that being on Heavenly Star Island would impede their cultivation. It seemed that he had worried needlessly. If they had remained in the Supreme Sky Sect, they definitely would not have achieved the advances that they had today.