During this period, he used his authority as the Supreme Elder of the Heavenly Mystery Martial Academy to not only cultivate but also consult many classic texts within the academy.

This includes some secrets of reclusive families.

"Lin Ruchu, the founder of the Imperial Blood Lin Clan. A thousand years ago, the Lin Clan was just an unknown small family. After Lin Ruchu became the head of the family, it soared to the top and became a member of the Imperial Clan."

Lin Jinglong muttered to himself.

But he quickly realized what was happening.

And asked a crucial question.

"After you perished, how did the dragon soul end up in Qingxu Cave Heaven, and why wasn't it sealed here?"

"I wasn't sealed here, but rather I was hiding here. Otherwise, the Lin family would have captured me long ago!"

The Five Elements True Dragons let out a sigh.

"Just now, this Qingxu Cave Heaven was suddenly opened, causing a fluctuation that was unprecedented in a thousand years. I thought there was an anomaly in the outside world, so I was planning to escape for my life. I didn't expect that it wasn't the Lin family who came, but you, kid."

Lin Jinglong touched his nose.

Speaking of which, he has many connections with the Lin family. I wonder what the Shadow Dragon's reaction will be when he finds out.

"A martial arts tournament is being held in Qingxu Cave Heaven. Thousands of martial artists have entered this place, so some fluctuations are normal. You have been hiding here for thousands of years. You are too timid."

"What do you know?"

Faced with Lin Jinglong's doubts.

The shadow dragon reacted exceptionally strongly.

He angrily said to Lin Jinglong, "The person who let me hide here has now fallen. Since he is dead, there is no one in this world who can protect me anymore. Can you blame me for being a coward?"

Who sealed you here?

"Huangfu Kong!"

Lin Jinglong's head buzzed.

He immediately looked as if he had seen a ghost.

"Are you kidding me? Huangfu Kong is the Grand Elder of the Great Xia Elder Council, and he was the one who organized this World Martial Arts Tournament. How could he have already perished?"

Lin Jinglong communicated with the Five Elements True Dragon in his mind.

"I've never heard of any Grand Elder or Elders' Council. All I know is that Huangfu Kong made an agreement with me to wait here for an opportunity. I will have the chance to reshape my Five Elements Dragon Body and restore my former strength. For this, he made a soul contract with me!"

"But just as the contract was about to expire, a year ago, the soul contract suddenly became invalid, which means that his soul and spirit had been completely destroyed, and he was beyond dead!"

"Otherwise, the soul contract cannot be broken!"

The Five Elements True Dragon revealed his discovery.

Lin Jinglong was filled with doubt and surprise. Huangfu Kong's unique name should not be a duplicate. Although it spanned a thousand years, the Grand Elder's longevity command surprised him greatly.

However, Qingxu Cave Heaven has always been controlled by the Elders Council.

Surely the elders can't have another Huangfu Kong, right?

The person who made a soul contract with the Five Elements must be the Grand Elder. He has lived for over a thousand years, but the soul contract suddenly expired a year ago, indicating that the Grand Elder's soul has perished...

"Is he really dead?"

Lin Jinglong felt a chill run down his spine.

If the Grand Elder Huangfu Kong is already dead.

So who organized this World Martial Arts Tournament?

"After my contract with Huangfu Kong expired, I wanted to leave Qingxu Cave, but I was afraid that I would encounter the Lin family if I went out, so I had no choice but to hide here."

"But I never expected to run into a jinx like you!"

"Oh, by the way, I haven't asked your name yet?"

Shadow Dragon, who claimed to be one of the Five Elements, asked a crucial question.

"My name is Lin Jinglong!"

Lin Jinglong responded to his question.

The Five Elements True Dragon suddenly fell silent.

His gaze toward Lin Jinglong was filled with resentment.

"Could you be a descendant of Lin Ruchu?"

"I have a blood feud with the Lin family!"

Lin Jinglong's gaze shifted.

It fell outside the painting.

Dozens of people were staring intently at the painting, and his communication with the Five Elements was entirely conducted through divine sense, making it impossible for outsiders to hear his voice.

Lin Jinglong's pupils suddenly contracted.

Through the painting, he saw Lin Jiufeng in the crowd. The old man noticed his gaze and even slowly raised his hand to greet him.

Those aged, cloudy eyes were full of threat.

Lin Jinglong turned to Wu Xing and said, "After we leave, take up my Dragon Roar Blade. I am here on Huangfu Kong's orders."

"If I'm not mistaken, the opportunity to help you rebuild your Five Elements Dragon Body should be me."

“However, the Lin family is lying in wait outside, and both of us will be in danger, so you have to help me from now on.”

Lin Jinglong quickly explained the situation.

Shadow Dragon remained silent for a moment, then nodded silently.

Amidst the mountains and rivers, a man and a dragon simultaneously transformed into countless ink droplets, their souls detaching from the landscape painting.

Lin Jinglong quickly raised the Dragon Roar Blade.

As promised, the Five Elements entered the blade, merging with the resentment and lingering hatred he left behind a thousand years ago, along with the power of the fiery dragon scale.

The three have been integrated into one!

Lin Jinglong felt the Dragon Roar Blade in his hand suddenly become much heavier. Even a high-level Martial Emperor would not be able to lift this blade with just physical strength.

Only those with powerful divine soul strength, at least at the Emperor level, can wield this blade!

"Congratulations, Mr. Lin, you have already..."

"Get out of the way!"

Lin Jinglong suddenly waved away everyone in front of him.

The crowd instinctively parted to make way for him.

The only one who remained in place was Lin Jiufeng, although he didn't know what Lin Jinglong and the shadow dragon had talked about.

But he witnessed the dragon soul enter the Dragon Roar Blade.

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