Nine Star Hegemon Body Arts-Chapter 5875: Deal?

Liu Changtian’s words only confirmed Long Chen’s suspicions—this had all been a test.

“The Primal Chaos Dragon Sovereign is still alive,” Long Chen replied calmly.

Even though Liu Changtian and Liu Xihua had mentally prepared themselves for this possibility, the revelation still shook them.

The Primal Chaos Dragon Sovereign… just its name alone was enough to shake the nine heavens. As a child, Liu Changtian had grown up hearing tales of that legendary existence.

While the human race had once stood at the pinnacle of the ten thousand races, among the ten thousand races, it was the dragon race that was truly qualified to stand at the summit of the world. Yet due to the Nine Star Master, all races had been forced to pass through the Human Emperor realm. Among them, many—like Liu Changtian—had come to resent the human race.

At this moment, Liu Changtian nodded, his gaze softening.

Although Long Chen hadn't said it outright, everything about his bearing made one thing clear—he was the successor to the Primal Chaos Dragon Sovereign.

This status alone was enough to shock everyone. Even as the Sovereign Lord of the Undying race, Liu Changtian had no choice but to respect that title.

More importantly, it made Liu Changtian feel... justified. This man was not some ordinary brat pursuing his daughter—he was someone worthy of her.

“Do you have a relationship with the Pill Sovereign?” asked Liu Changtian.

Long Chen blinked, caught completely off guard. That question had come out of nowhere. He instinctively looked at Liu Ruyan and Chu Yao, and they looked back at him. From their expressions, he could tell the two of them had not divulged his status as an alchemist.

Even if he practiced alchemy, it wouldn’t mean he was tied to the Pill Sovereign. Not to mention, he’d never revealed that he had the Pill Sovereign’s memories.

Seeing Long Chen’s reaction, Liu Changtian narrowed his eyes, quickly realizing Long Chen had no idea about the secret of his violet blood.

“So you don’t know about that…” Liu Changtian murmured, shaking his head. “Forget I asked. Last time, you gave me face on the martial stage. I will remember that. But if you think that alone is enough for me to hand over my daughter, then you’re underestimating me.”

Just as Liu Ruyan and the others were overjoyed by his first few words, his last declaration made their hearts clench.

If Liu Changtian believed Long Chen was trying to leverage that act of mercy to win his approval, things would turn bad. His pride would never allow such a thing.

Long Chen, however, didn’t flinch.

He said, “If that’s what you think, then you’re the one underestimating me… Do you think I need your approval to take my woman? Be it by trickery or force, I’ll have her. If you don’t believe me, then just wait and see.”

“You…!”

Liu Changtian was dumbfounded. In all his years, he had never met someone this shameless. He almost laughed from sheer disbelief.

“I’ve lived countless years, but I’ve never seen someone as shameless as you.”

To be able to act so brazenly as if it were only natural, Long Chen had indeed reached the peak of shamelessness.

Long Chen replied, “For my beloved women, let alone being labeled shameless, I am even willing to become enemies with the entire world.”

Liu Xihua’s heart trembled. As a member of the Undying race, she couldn’t understand how a person could truly love another to this extent.

Liu Ruyan quivered slightly. Long Chen’s image in her heart blazed like a sun, burning away her hesitation and fear.

If he could face the entire world for her… then how could she not defy her father?

“You're still just a child. How can you believe a human’s words?” Liu Changtian snorted when he saw his daughter’s reaction.

“Heh.” Long Chen chuckled. “What can someone without emotion possibly say about emotion?”

Liu Changtian’s expression darkened. He could tell Long Chen was calling him a frog at the bottom of a well, a summer fly ignorant of winter’s snow. This arrogant little fellow was clearly mocking him for not understanding emotions.

The temperature in the palace plummeted.

However, Long Chen met that cold gaze without fear.

He said, “If one day you’re willing to risk your life for Miss Xihua—if you’re willing to die for her—then I’ll take back what I said.”

“The Sovereign Lord’s life belongs to the Undying race,” Liu Xihua replied quickly. “His duty is to restore our race’s glory. He can’t sacrifice his life for his woman.”

Shaking his head, Long Chen said, “Hmph, restore the Undying race’s glory? If he can’t even protect his own woman, how is he supposed to protect an entire race? If he can’t even protect the person he loves most, then how can he pass down pride to future generations?”

Liu Xihua was about to argue, but Liu Changtian grabbed her arm to stop her.

“…You’re an infuriating brat,” Liu Changtian said slowly. “But I have to admit it. Your words hold some truth. Last time… Xihua did suffer because of me. That was my fault.”

“Sovereign Lord…!” Liu Xihua gasped.

For the first time, she saw a flicker of warmth in his gaze. Her heart trembled. In all her years, he had never looked at her that way.

Liu Changtian said, “Xihua, bring the two of them out first. I have words for Long Chen alone.”

In the end, the three ladies left, leaving behind only Long Chen and Liu Changtian. The palace became frighteningly quiet.

“…You’re not going to kill me to keep your secrets, are you?” Long Chen said half-jokingly, but there was a trace of tension in his voice.

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Liu Changtian didn’t answer. He gazed up at the massive dragon pillar above them.

“Once, I too loved a woman,” he said quietly. “Like you, I would gladly die for her. But she was from the dragon race… and I was from the Undying race. Our statuses kept us apart. We had our own duties and responsibilities…”

He sighed. And in that breath, Long Chen felt a surge of raw sorrow.

Long Chen couldn’t help but feel nervous. Could it be… Liu Changtian truly intended to tell him everything before cutting him down?

“If I had your courage back then,” Liu Changtian continued, “perhaps things would’ve turned out differently. In the end, she died full of regret… and I lived with mine. The pain never fades. You call me emotionless? That’s because I don’t dare to touch those emotions. The human race… you guys truly are our bane. Love is truly a blade that kills without spilling blood.”

Liu Changtian’s sigh echoed through the palace.

Long Chen was silent. So that was the truth behind Liu Changtian’s emotionless mask. He wasn’t cold by nature—he had simply sealed his pain away so no one else in his race would have to suffer the same.

And now, Long Chen’s words had broken that seal. This great king of a race now stood revealed as nothing more than a man—one who had once loved and lost.

After a brief silence, Long Chen said, “People take blessings for granted. They think what they have is owed to them and what they don’t have is an injustice. Thus, despite being rich, they are still unhappy. But when you’ve lost something… you should know. Even with all the strength in the world, you won’t be able to endure such a thing a second time.”

Liu Changtian nodded slowly. He had sealed this secret inside of his heart for countless years. Now that he had revealed it, somehow… his heart felt lighter.

Although he still found Long Chen obnoxious, he knew this youth could understand him. And that was enough.

Taking a deep breath, Liu Changtian calmed his emotions and looked at Long Chen.

“Let us make a deal.”