Journey to the Sun-Moon Empire, Concluded

Ye Chen did not understand. He did not understand why Long Xiaoyao had appeared here, much less what the words revealed in the other man's gaze truly meant.

"From now on, the continent's safety is entrusted to me. That shouldn't have been an illusion, but what exactly was he trying to convey?" Ye Chen repeatedly murmured Long Xiaoyao's words. He seemed to have grasped something crucial, yet it remained so vague that he could not see the truth hidden behind the mist.

In Ye Chen's memories, Long Xiaoyao should have been by the side of the Holy Spirit Cult's true leader at this time, not here.

Under such circumstances, unless Shrek intervened, the Liu Family would have had virtually no chance of survival.

The Holy Spirit Cult's purpose in helping Xu Tianran was not pure either. It was already rare for them to dispatch a Title Douluo-level expert, and there was no way they would send a heavyweight like Long Xiaoyao merely to deal with a minor Liu Family.

Besides, at his level, unless he was willing, no one could order him around—not even Ye Xishui.

On the other hand, Ye Chen knew that Long Xiaoyao still had some sort of connection with Mu En. Moreover, the man had helped him underground at Ming De Hall not long ago.

Therefore, his appearance could not have been aimed at Shrek or Ye Chen.

Since that was the case, the situation was already clear. Tonight, the Dragon Emperor Douluo was a friend, not an enemy.

But why had he helped the Liu Family?

Or was Long Xiaoyao using this matter to help him indirectly?

No matter which it was, it seemed beneficial to him.

The situation appeared far more complicated than what was visible on the surface. After returning to the academy,