had Lin Tianhu drive him to the Shen family. Chen Ping planned to say goodbye and immediately return to Hongcheng. After all, tomorrow was the day he would duel with Qin Xiaolin. He couldn't be late....Three days later!

On the Wushu Alliance forum, a shocking piece of news was posted by the leader of the Wushu Alliance, Zhu Zhisan.

“A royal tomb was discovered outside Kyoto, and this one is the largest ever found. After a preliminary excavation, no signs of theft were discovered. The Martial Arts Alliance decided that this year's Martial Arts Trial would be held here. Invitations will be sent out to major sects and families shortly. Please make preparations accordingly; the trial will begin in ten days.”

With just this message, the entire martial arts world exploded. Kyoto really discovered the Emperor's Tomb! This was something nobody dared to imagine, and it was the largest one, defying any past excavations. The treasures inside were unimaginable.

Nearly all the aristocratic clans have begun to stir with anticipation for this trial, making ample preparations in hopes of receiving an invitation.

At the same time, in the main hall of the Long Family, Long Jingguo convened a meeting with all high-level members of the Long Family.

This trial is extraordinary, and even the Dragon Clan cannot afford to take it lightly.

"Long Xingxu, you tell the elders what news you have received..."

Long Jingguo said to Long Xingxu.

"Yes!" Long Xingxu nodded, then said, "This time when we explored the tomb, I brought people to the scene. It is indeed an imperial tomb. When the burial mound was excavated and the tomb door was exposed, a gust of cold wind blew up, and there were still faint sounds in the ancient tomb. No one knows what's inside, but now it has been taken over by the Martial Arts Alliance, and only during the trials can you get close."

"I gave some things to the guild leader, and received an invitation list from him. The head of the family, all the guardians, elders, take a look..."

Long Xingxu said, taking out a document and placing one in front of each person.

To reap the greatest benefits from this trial, one must certainly know oneself and one's opponent.

Long Jingguo took the list and frowned slightly.

"Master, is there something amiss"

Long Xingxu's heart tightened, and he hurriedly asked.

He doesn't get chances like this trial often, he absolutely can't mess it up.

"Chen Ping is actually on the trial list" Long Jingguo asked.

"Yes, I asked Lord Zhu himself. This is Mr. Shi's intention after all, since it was Chen Ping who discovered this Imperial Mausoleum and told Mr. Shi about it."

Long Xingxu nodded.

"This Chen Ping has made countless enemies. If he were to participate in the trials, with his meager abilities, there's no way he could survive."

Long Jingguo's face was gloomy. He wanted Chen Ping to be alive because a living Chen Ping was still useful to him. But if he died in the tomb, a dead Chen Ping would hold no value to Long Jingguo at all.

"Patriarch, should we protect Chen Ping during the trial" Long Xingxu cautiously sought Long Jingguo's opinion.

"No, this trial is no ordinary one. There's no time to spare protecting Chen Ping. This vast imperial tomb must hold a wealth of treasures and resources. We need to plunder them as quickly as possible before other sects or clans get there first."

Long Jingguo shook his head without hesitation.

"Well...what do we do now" Long Xingxu asked, at a loss.

Long Jingguo hesitated for a moment, then looked at an elderly man on his right and said: "Great Protector, you five have worked hard all the way. Go to Hongcheng and bring Chen Ping back, but act secretly, it's best not to expose yourselves, so that Chen Ping can't participate in the trials."

"As you wish..." The Great Protector rose and, accompanied by several other Protectors, left.

The five Dharma protectors of the Dragon Clan are all at the Martial Saint realm, each with strength exceeding a fifth-rank Martial Saint. The combined might of these five individuals is comparable to that of a prestigious sect's family, demonstrating just how profound the Dragon Clan's foundation and power truly are.n wait a few days; our master should be able to leave seclusion within ten days."Mr. Yan Lao explained carefully.He was afraid of offending Chen Ping and let Chen Ping kill Shi Yan!Chen Ping sighed he...