“Zhu Qi, attack me with all your power!” ordered Long Chen.

“Master... I don’t dare to!” Zhu Qi jumped in shock.

“I’m not joking. I have to know your actual power. I will cut off our mental connection for this, so attack with all your might!” said Long Chen.

“In that case... Be careful, Master!” Zhu Qi understood that Long Chen wanted to see if he was capable. Clearly, Long Chen wasn’t quite at ease leaving the Flame God Sect to him. This was a chance for him to prove himself.

Even if he was Long Chen’s pawn, he had to show his value. If his new master's words were to be trusted, this opportunity might just change his fate.

Zhu Qi instantly vanished. Chu Yutong and the others’s hearts shook. An enemy like this was truly terrifying.

Just then, a blood-colored dagger appeared behind Long Chen, flying towards Long Chen’s shoulder.

Although Long Chen had told him to attack all-out, he didn’t dare to actually try to kill Long Chen. After all, if he did kill Long Chen, he would also die.

Just as that dagger was about to touch Long Chen’s shoulder, it suddenly vanished. It seemed to teleport right in front of Long Chen’s chest!

The dagger was less than an inch from Long Chen’s chest. The sound of the void being pierced made people shudder. But then, the dagger disappeared once more. Suddenly, several daggers appeared around Long Chen. All of them sliced through space.

One of them in particular was heading right for Long Chen’s throat. It was incredibly fast. By the time anyone could react, it was already touching his skin.

“Master, thank you for the match!”

Zhu Qi’s figure reappeared. He slowly put down the dagger touching Long Chen’s neck. Although his expression was calm, it was impossible to conceal the pride in his eyes.

Everyone was shocked. All those attacks had actually been preparation for this one blow.

Furthermore, despite how fast that attack was, he had been able to effortlessly stop it the very instant it made contact. That showed that his control over the new era’s laws had truly reached incredible heights.

Just as Zhu Qi was putting down his dagger, Long Chen’s figure slowly faded away.

“It was an afterimage!” Zhu Qi was shocked. Just then, a hand patted his shoulder from the back.

“Not bad. You can be considered above average in terms of strategy and battle instincts. Adding on your bloodline talent, it should be easy for you to kill any expert in the same realm!”

Only then did everyone realize that Long Chen was standing behind Zhu Qi.

“Master...” Zhu Qi turned around in shock. He had absolute confidence in his assassination arts. But Long Chen’s phantom-like movement art still stunned him.

His killing blow was mixed in with countless feints that could have become the true killing blow at any moment. Yet as it turned out, the one he was attacking was not even Long Chen at all! Furthermore, the fact that Long Chen only called him "above average" made his heart sink. His strongest point was only considered above average?

“Don’t get depressed. The cultivators of the Heavenly Magnificence Divine Prefecture are all weaker than average compared to other places!” said Long Chen.

Zhu Qi grimaced bitterly. “I suppose that if even I am only above average, then others can only be considered below average!”

Zhu Qi was very confident in his talent and power. After all, he had managed to squeeze into the top ten even while being pressured by the rest of the Zhu clan. He did not question this aspect of himself.

Long Chen shook his head. “No, they can’t even be considered below average. They're basically trash. You have a few strengths, but you also have many weaknesses. If you grow up with a bunch of trash, it will turn you into trash as well. Well, that’s not important. With your power, I can be at ease leaving the Flame God Sect to you. Look after everyone. As long as you don’t die, you will definitely be repaid a hundred times over!”

Zhu Qi got down on one knee. “As you command! I will protect them to my last breath!”

Zhu Qi could actually be considered the only decent expert that Long Chen had seen in the Heavenly Magnificence Divine Prefecture other than Li Chenggang, Zi Nuo, and the likes. After all, once people got accustomed to peace, their blades dulled. But this fellow had grown up under constant oppression. If he wasn’t strong enough, he would have died many times over.

This could be considered another meaning of being chosen by the heavens. Only someone who grew up facing adversity could be considered strong and tough. Chu Yutong, for instance, could also be said to be chosen by the heavens, but the heavens had definitely been too gentle towards her. She hadn’t truly matured.

Long Chen formed hand seals. The ☷ essence rune appeared behind him. The earth trembled. A ripple spread over the land, stretching far and wide.

Following that, a giant ☷ rune also appeared on the ground. Its light reflected on the one behind Long Chen.

The earth trembled. Majestic flame energy began to surge towards the Flame God Sect.

“This is...!” Chu Yutong’s eyes widened.

“Long Chen is pulling in the surrounding ore to the Flame God Sect! He’s forcibly quickening the formation of the veins of ore and instigating the karmic luck revival!” exclaimed Chu Yuluo.

They had already scouted the surroundings and discovered ore veins in the vicinity. These veins were even slowly drawing closer to the Flame God Sect.

Based on their calculations, when the great era came, the laws of heaven and earth would settle, and then the veins of ore would move faster. However, Long Chen was not planning to wait. He was using his own power to drag the ore veins over!

The earth trembled, and spiritual qi gushed out of the ground. Multiple ore veins were pulled beneath the Flame God Sect. The vegetation in the Flame God Sect grew crazily.

Everyone could sense immortal spiritual qi filling the air. Even the highest level spirit-gathering formations couldn’t achieve such an effect.

Long Chen said, “I have pulled the ore veins over early. Yutong, you should have the Flame God Sect’s disciples undergo their final training there. Expel the impurities and flame toxin in their bodies so that they can welcome in the new era’s power. The moment the new era comes, use the spiritual qi of heaven and earth to make breakthroughs quickly!”

Chu Yutong excitedly nodded. “Understood!”

Before, she had been worried about the Flame God Sect being crushed by the competition of the major factions. But now, they had seized some initiative. The Flame God Sect would be able to quickly stabilize in this chaotic world.

The reverence that the Flame God Sect’s experts had for Long Chen reached the peak; it could not possibly grow any greater.

“Long Chen, are you leaving?” asked Chu Yuluo, unable to conceal her sadness.

“The new era is about to arrive. When it does, a large battle will erupt. If I stay in the Flame God Sect, it will only bring danger upon the Flame God Sect. I must leave,” said Long Chen. “However, this is only temporary. When the new era is here, there will be a major cleansing. Danger and opportunity exist together. Work hard on increasing your own power. When the time comes, we will fight alongside each other to eliminate the devils and traitors in this world.”

After saying that, Long Chen vanished into the distance with Zi Yan and Yue Xiaoqian under everyone’s gazes.

Chi Yuluo watched them leave. She sniffed, almost tearing up. Chu Yutong stared into the distance and swore to herself, “Long Chen, we will definitely meet on the battlefield again. The Flame God Sect will not disappoint you.”