Soon, Xiao Chen noticed that Zhao Ziliang and the others' expressions changed.
This made him even more confused. What was going on?
Ten places have been given, why is there still this reaction?
"Lord Dragon, you decide the list?"
Zhao Ziliang suddenly raised his head, looked at Old Long, and asked in a deep voice.
"Why, Chief Zhao, do you have any questions or comments about the list I gave you?"
Elder Long said calmly.
“Before, not only were the quotas determined, but the lists were decided by each ministry?”
Someone else asked.
"Didn't I just say that some rules have to be changed?"
Elder Long looked at the man.
"It can't stay the same, can it?"
Listening to their conversation, Xiao Chen suddenly realized, no wonder it was this reaction... This was the finalized list.
In other words, each department has lost its freedom. Although there are more places, they no longer have the final say on who goes and who does not.
In the past, they had the final say and could send whomever they wanted... This also increased their control over the various departments, and they only trained their own people.
Over time, their people will become stronger and stronger, while others will not stand a chance.
"Dragon Lord, is the Dragon Soul Palace going to interfere in the internal affairs of our Eight Divisions of Heavenly Dragons?"
Zhao Ziliang stared at Old Long. He couldn’t retreat at this point!
"If I remember correctly, the Eight Divisions of Heavenly Dragons are all under the jurisdiction of the Dragon Soul Palace, right? Have I given you too much freedom over the years?"
Old Long asked back. He knew very well that they would never agree.
However, this is no longer a matter of whether they agree or not. Even if they disagree, they have to agree.
The dead will not disagree!
Once this name is released, it is like blowing the battle horn.
“…”
Zhao Ziliang was speechless. It was indeed like this in the past, but the Dragon Soul Palace had not completely decided the list, so they still had a certain degree of freedom.
Over the years, they have become more and more free and don't care about the Dragon Soul Palace at all.
Now... Long Zhuifeng is going to settle accounts with them?
“…”
Xiao Chen wanted to laugh, he glanced at Old Long... He didn't expect Old Long to be so funny.
First it was about Zhou Shuren and Lu Xun, and now it's about 'excessive freedom'. I don't know what will happen next.
"The power of the Dragon Soul Hall has been weakened step by step by you. This is partly due to me, but more importantly, it is due to your ambitions."
Elder Long's voice became a little colder.
"Do you think what I said just now is an exaggeration? The Eight Heavenly Dragons have been disobedient more than once, right? Now the Eight Heavenly Dragons only recognize the Dragon Head and not the Dragon Soul Palace. If this continues for a long time, will they break away from the Dragon Emperor and become a major force of their own?"
Hearing that Mr. Long had changed the subject again, everyone fell silent.
Some people had a premonition that Mr. Long would take advantage of this opportunity to cause trouble.
Moreover, they also heard some rumors.
So they also made some preparations, such as the older generation putting pressure on Mr. Long.
But what they didn't expect was that Master Long didn't bother to argue with them at all and just drew his sword directly!
"Dragon Lord, no one dares to leave the Dragon Emperor. You are overthinking this..."
After a brief silence, Elder Wu spoke.
"Since we have discovered the problem, let's solve it... For example, we should publicize the authority of the Dragon Soul Hall among the Eight Tribes, and let them know that above the Eight Tribes, there is a Dragon Soul Hall and a Dragon Lord."
"Elder Wu, am I not solving the problem?"
Elder Long looked at Elder Wu with an expressionless face.
"Also, what is the significance of the existence of the Elders' Hall? I don't need to remind Elder Wu, right?"
Upon hearing Elder Long's words, Elder Wu's expression changed slightly, and he felt a little angry.
In his opinion, what Mr. Long said was a provocation to him!
In the past, Old Long was polite, if not respectful, to the older generation like them.
Now... your attitude has changed?
"The existence of the Dragon Soul Hall is above everything else... The Dragon Emperor is gone, the Dragon Lord is missing, and I represent the will of the Dragon Soul Hall, which is also the highest will."
Elder Long continued.
“…”
Elder Wu's expression changed again, and these words became very serious.
Not only Elder Wu, but several elders also had ugly expressions.
Although what Elder Long said was true, their words have influenced the Dragon Soul Palace over the years.
In this situation, they all formed an illusion... that the Elder Hall was supreme, and that the Elder Hall was the supreme existence above all else.
"It seems that what Elder Long said was right. We gave them too much freedom."
Seeing the reactions of Elder Wu and the others, Xiao Chen muttered to himself, yet secretly felt refreshed.
Before, they were all arrogant and didn't take Old Long seriously.
Especially these elders, they seem to be taking advantage of their seniority.
Now what?
Are you dumbfounded?
Only when you are respected can you take advantage of your seniority.
I don't respect you, you are just an old fool!
"Old man..."
Xiao Chen thought to himself and muttered to himself.
Although his voice was not loud, the crowd was not far away, and all of them were strong...
Almost everyone heard it.
Elder Wu and the others all looked at Xiao Chen with even uglier expressions.
Old clapper?
Is this scolding them?
“…”
Old Long was also a little speechless. He couldn't guess whether Xiao Chen did it on purpose.
But he didn't care. They were about to fall out, so it didn't matter if he called him an "old bastard".
"What did you say?!"
Elder Wu glared at Xiao Chen and said angrily.
He also wanted to take advantage of the situation and disrupt Mr. Long's rhythm.
"Oh, nothing, just thought of something funny."
Xiao Chen shook his head, looking somewhat panicked.
"I'm sorry to bother you seniors. Please continue..."
After hearing what Xiao Chen said, Elder Wu and the others became even angrier.
Taking advantage of seniority?
Isn't this talking about them?
"presumptuous!"
Zhao Ziliang shouted loudly.
"Lord Dragon, your disciple is too unruly, isn't he?"
"Rules? Are you talking to me about rules?"
Old Long looked at Zhao Ziliang with a mocking expression.
"Let's not talk about the distant past. How many rules have you broken this year? How come, Chief Zhao Long forgot them? Do you need me to remind you one by one?"
“…”
Zhao Ziliang's face changed. He really came to settle accounts with them today.
"Dragon Lord, now let's not talk about the Dragon Emperor. Your disciples are too ignorant of the rules... He scolded us and said we were taking advantage of our age?"
Elder Wu said coldly.
"Elder Wu, I didn't scold you. I was just stating a fact."
Xiao Chen shook his head.
"Boy, you are looking for death... Where do you think this place is? How dare you do this here?"
Elder Wu became even angrier.
"Dragon Soul Hall, the place where my master has the final say... Why, isn't this place controlled by my master, but by you all? The Dragon Emperor is in seclusion, the Dragon King is missing, and the entire [Dragon Emperor] is controlled by my master."
Xiao Chen had a playful look on his face. There were some things that Elder Long was not comfortable saying, so he would say them.
He is here just to assist.
“…”
Listening to Xiao Chen's words, many people stared at him. This boy... was too arrogant.
Although what he said was true, why did he deserve a beating for saying it?
Fatty Chen, Nangong Bufan and the Drunken Immortal were trying not to laugh... They all knew Xiao Chen. This kid really deserved a beating for his mouth.
Especially Fatty Chen, he has suffered too much from Xiao Chen's mouth and has basically never gained any advantage over him.
However, now that others are being humiliated, he is happy to see it.
As soon as Xiao Chen said the three words "old man", he knew... this kid was about to start.
Then, full of anticipation.
Xiao Chen's subsequent words did not disappoint him either. Each word was more bold and infuriating than the last.
What about taking advantage of your age, what about my master being the greatest...
"What a sharp-tongued boy! Dragon Lord, you really have a good disciple."
Elder Wu really wanted to slap Xiao Chen to death, but he held back. After all, this was in the Dragon Soul Palace.
He ignored Xiao Chen and looked at Old Long, wanting him to come forward.
"Thank you for the compliment, Elder Wu."
Elder Long nodded, downplaying it, as if... he was really being praised.
“…”
Elder Wu almost vomited blood. Was he trying to give me a compliment?
"Okay, very good..."
"Lord Dragon, we are sitting here today not to see your eloquence, but to discuss the quota for entering the Dragon King Secret Realm after it is opened..."
Zhao Ziliang took a deep breath and said coldly.
"The eight divisions of the Heavenly Dragons are scattered throughout China. It's simply unrealistic for the Dragon Soul Hall to decide on the list... How can the Dragon Soul Hall know who should go and who shouldn't? I've seen this list. There are a few people in our branch that I've never heard of. How can they go to the Dragon King Secret Realm?"
"Never heard of it? Dragon Chief Zhao, if you haven't heard of it, then you are derelict in your duty."
Old Long looked at Zhao Ziliang and spoke slowly.
"They are all the best young people in your branch. As the leader, you don't even know them? Now, I have some doubts whether you can be a good leader."
Zhao Ziliang's heart sank when he heard the Dragon Lord's words.
Of course he knew them, but they were not his people. No matter how outstanding they were, he would not let them go to the Dragon Emperor Secret Realm to become powerful.
He wants to train his own people to take control of the entire branch!
Resources are very important in practicing ancient martial arts, and the opportunities in the secret realm are basically very precious resources... How could he give such resources to others casually?
He wanted more places this time, and also wanted more people to support him.
But now... Mr. Long has cut off the source of the problem. He actually found out everything in advance and confirmed the list.
Too many places have been given, but the list is finalized, so even if more people go, it will not be of any benefit to him!
"I think you should be very familiar with my whereabouts, right? After I left Longhai, did you lose track of me for a while? At that time, I went to do this... I have been to every one of the Eight Divisions of Heavenly Dragons."
Old Long spoke again slowly.
"What?"
"He has been there?"
"this……"
The eight dragon heads and the guardian elders all looked surprised.
Only a few people knew about this and were not surprised.
Mr. Long has been preparing for today for a long time.
Xiao Chen also suddenly realized that it was no wonder that it took so long. It turned out that Mr. Long had done a lot of work.
Besides... they actually know the whereabouts of Old Long?
Are there people from their group around Mr. Long?
Or what?
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