<h4>Chapter 5041 A Marker</h4>


    “Patriarch!”


    When the Long n patriarch attacked, Long Qianxue and the Heaven Overseer cried out. They hadn’t expected the patriarch to directly attack to kill without asking any questions.


    Under the pressure of a three-vein Heaven Saint’s pressure, Long Chen couldn’t move. He could only watch as this attack came toward him. This sudden change startled Feng Fei and Jiang Wuwang.


    Long Chen’s power was absolutely terrifying. Before this, it could be excused that the Long n didn’t know how strong Long Chen was. However, the patriarch had already seen everything through Long Qianxue’s memories, yet he still wanted to kill Long Chen.


    With Long Chen’s potential, no matter what faction he joined or how grave of a mistake he made, no one would be willing to kill such a genius.


    Furthermore, Long Chen had not done anything wrong. Was he supposed to not fight back when someone tried to kill him? The Long n had taken such heavy losses, and killing Long Chen was absolutely meaningless.


    The most correct choice right now was to ce all the me on the dead people and ask for Long Chen’s forgiveness. The patriarch should have stood by Long Chen’s side, understanding andforting him from his viewpoint.


    That was perhaps the only way to bring Long Chen’s heart back to the Long n. Although the higher-ups had been annihted, with pirs like Long Chen and Long Tianrui, what would the Long n need to fear?


    After all, Long Chen hadn’t reached his peak yet. If he became an Eternal expert, not even a three-vein Heaven Saint would be a match for him.


    Hence, the patriarch’s immediate attack was bewildering. Even the Heaven Overseer couldn’tprehend this. It wasn’t an action taken in the Long n’s best interests.


    <i>BOOM!</i>


    Before anyone could react, the patriarch’s palm mmed into Long Chen’s chest. At that moment, a barrier formed around Long Chen. This barrier took the shape of an ancient bronze cauldron, adorned with the sun, moon, and stars. The world within it exuded a sacred aura.


    The patriarch’s attack was blocked by this barrier, barely causing it to quiver.


    The Earth Cauldron had finally intervened, effortlessly absorbing the patriarch’s attack. The patriarch’s expression instantly changed.


    Just then, a hand reached out through the barrier. A seven-color cross lit up on it, and it smacked the patriarch in the face.


    With an explosive sound, blood flew through the air as half of the patriarch’s face exploded.


    “What?!”


    Gasps filled the air as Long Chen revealed yet another trump card. When the patriarch stabilized his footing, everyone was shocked to see half the skin on his face was gone, and a seven-color cross was branded on it. Meanwhile, the patriarch was still dazed from the sudden p.


    Long Chen’s voice cut through the tense silence, cold and biting, “As a member of the Long n, the blood of the Long n runs in my veins. Hence, a portion of those resources rightfully belong to me, as those are what my ancestors left me. So, I returned to im what is mine, and I owe no debts to the Long n. But deep down, I hoped for the Long n to treat me well. After all, we are one family. I also thought about repaying the Long n, but what did I get? Schemes, betrayal, and attempts to barter my life for treasures. Your greed drove you to offer me as a sacrificial pawn to the Brahma Pill Valley. If I fell into their hands, my life would be worse than death. The Long n really treats me well.”


    Each word from Long Chen dripped with icy resolve, sending shivers through those who listened. Every single one of them could sense his bloodthirsty hatred.


    “Even the patriarch of the Long n, supposed to be its guiding beacon, chose not to seek truth or justice before attacking me. It wasn’t out of hatred but fear and greed. Your anger is a facade, driven by the desire to seize my treasures and use my death as a bargaining chip with the Brahma Pill Valley. With their support and my treasures, you think to defy even my father, don’t you?” Long Chen’s gaze pierced the patriarch with unyielding disdain.


    He continued, “After fighting repeatedly, I’m exhausted. I won’t kill you now, but mark my words. The mark on your face will never disappear, unless you cut off your head. I, Long Chen, am no saint. It’s the opposite. Once I reach the Eternal realm, I wille back and personally take your head. Make sure to look after it well. Though, if my fatheres back first and learns how you’ve treated his son, I may not need to lift a finger then.”


    The patriarch’s emotions twisted visibly in response to Long Chen’s words. All his thoughts were spoken out loud by Long Chen.


    At first, the patriarch had been very angry. However, when he learned that one of the ten great primal chaos divine items was sitting in the Long n’s underground treasury, his greed erupted out of control. His goal became securing the Earth Cauldron, even if it meant sacrificing the Long n. Thus, he quickly tried to kill Long Chen, but he ultimately failed.


    Long Chen brushed the dust from his chest and straightened his torn robes. Turning to face Long Tianrui, Feng Fei, Jiang Wuwang, the Heaven Overseer, Long Qianxue, and the others, he spoke calmly.


    “Everyone, until we meet again. Hopefully next time, it will be over drinks instead of weapons. Farewell.” With that, Long Chen’s figure swiftly faded from view.


    “Where do you think you’re going?!” The patriarch’s voice thundered as he thrust his sword into an empty space.


    The void tore open, revealing a giant spatial hole. Within its swirling fragments, a pitch-ck world emerged—a sinister abyss that seemed to devour everything in its path. Seeing it, people scrambled back in fright.


    The patriarch’s attack was truly terrifying, showing people just how strong a three-vein Heaven Saint was. But now matter how strong he was, it was meaningless as the Earth Cauldron had brought Long Chen away.


    The patriarch seethed with rage, his face contorted in fury, yet he felt utterly powerless. Long Tianrui regarded him with cold indifference.


    “The Long n has already declined. Even a stupid donkey can be a patriarch,” she remarked tly.


    “What did you say?!” roared the patriarch.


    Long Tianrui remained expressionless. “Are your ears failing you?”


    “You...!” The patriarch pointed his sword toward Long Tianrui.


    “You couldn’t kill Long Chen, and you can’t touch me either. You may be the Long n’s patriarch, but you are nothing in front of me. Know your ce!” she stated coolly before turning away and walking out of the Heavenly Destion Domain.


    The Heaven Overseer was shocked. “Tianrui, what are you doing?”


    “Is there any reason to remain in a n led by such an idiot? Should I be foolish like him? I’m heading to the depths of the Sovereign Emperor Heaven to seek out other legacies of the Long n.”


    With those words, Long Tianrui vanished from sight, leaving everyone standing in stunned silence.