Chapter 0134: So That’s Who He Is

Huang Long was aware of the Sea Tribe’s Sea Festival. It was a sacrificial ritual passed down by the Sea Tribe for countless years, held every sixty years. It was said to promote the Sea Tribe’s reproduction and stability, and each sacrifice required the flesh of young humans as offerings.
“Ten thousand young men and women! Do we really need that many?” Gusta asked in confusion.
He knew about the Sea Festival, but he had heard that only a hundred young men and women’s blood and flesh were needed before. Why ten thousand this time?
However, those people living nearby and being hunted obviously didn’t know either. They had only learned about it from casual remarks by some Sea Tribe warriors.
Huang Long couldn’t stop this either. Even the Sea Tribe Empress Yuman likely couldn’t change this traditional ritual. So, Huang Long and his group could only give them some gold coins to help them relocate and hide.
Once things settled, Huang Long continued on his way to the Blizzard Empire.
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Blizzard Empire, the Zhao Family.
It was a bustling scene.
Elder Zhao Yang’s 90th birthday had been announced months ago, and many prominent families and forces from the Blizzard Empire and surrounding countries came to pay their respects.
Compared to his 80th birthday, this one was even more “sensational”—because of Huang Long!
Huang Long, the legendary supreme warrior worshipped by the young magicians and warriors of the Hengyuan Continent, had suddenly appeared and shocked the world. In less than half a year, he had become one of the continent’s legends.
Who wouldn’t want to take advantage of Elder Zhao Yang’s birthday to establish some connection with Huang Long?
Last time, the leaders of several major families in the Blizzard Empire didn’t send anyone, but this time, their heads of families came in person.
These powerful families held a status in the Blizzard Empire similar to that of the Elan Family in the Orc Empire.
Some neighboring kingdoms and duchies even sent important royal members.
There were even rumors that the Blizzard Empire’s Emperor Lin Er would come to wish Elder Zhao Yang a happy birthday!
Everyone understood the intention behind Emperor Lin Er’s actions.
The capital of the Blizzard Empire was also several times busier due to Elder Zhao Yang’s 90th birthday. Although it wasn’t as crowded as when Huang Long auctioned the magic sword and the capital of the Kingdom of Lutong was packed with people and vehicles, the streets were still quite crowded.
Around the Zhao family’s residence, it was utterly congested.
On this day, the sun shone brightly.
“Duke Qiko of the Dark Forest Empire has arrived!”
“President Chaka of the Desen Merchant Guild has arrived!”
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“Prince Peidi of the Liming Kingdom has arrived!”
The arrival of each prominent figure drew everyone’s attention.

Outside the Zhao residence, Zhao Shou and Zhao Tian also personally welcomed all the important guests. As noon approached, the Zhao residence was bustling with activity as thousands from various factions gathered together, whispering among themselves. “What? The Great Emperor is here?” Zhao Yang, who was chatting with a prince in the main hall, exclaimed in surprise upon hearing his son Zhao Shou’s words, then stood up. In the main hall, the nobles of the Blizzard Empire, leaders of various families, as well as representatives from kingdoms and duchies all stood up as well, joining Zhao Yang outside the residence to await the arrival of Emperor Lin Er. After a while, the ground began to tremble in the distance. He’s here! The waiting crowd’s eyes lit up. Gradually, the tremors grew more intense—thud, thud! The rhythmic footsteps of the Imperial Guard marching forward grew louder. From afar, the troops were still invisible, but everyone could sense their overwhelming presence. Before long, the crowd finally saw Emperor Lin Er surrounded by the Imperial Guard. When the troops came closer, everyone knelt down in salute. Once the troops stopped moving, Emperor Lin Er, dressed in his imperial dragon robe and exuding dignity, stepped down from the dragon carriage. Accompanying him was Zhao Miao, his most beloved concubine, also the youngest daughter of the elderly Zhao Yang. After stepping down, Emperor Lin Er strode forward, helped the elderly Zhao Yang to his feet, and said with a hearty laugh, “There’s no need for formalities between us. Today is your birthday, and I’ve come just to wish you happiness. No need for such rituals.” Then he turned to an elder beside Zhao Yang and said with a smile, “Isn’t that right, Patriarch Baar?” The Baar family, one of the major super-families of the Blizzard Empire, had its patriarch agree, and the patriarchs of other major families followed suit with nods. Then Zhao Miao also stepped forward to pay respects to the elderly Zhao Yang. Finally, Zhao Yang and the others welcomed Emperor Lin Er into the main hall and invited him to take his seat. After sitting down, Emperor Lin Er looked around and laughed, “Haha, I thought I was late, but it seems I arrived a step ahead of Master Huang Long.” “Actually, Master Huang Long is my nephew.” The crowd laughed along, filling the hall with joy. By the time Zhao Yang and the others brought Lin Er into the main hall, Huang Long and his group had just reached the southern gate of the Dragon Language Empire’s capital. Despite rushing, they were still quite late.

“Sigh, brother, judging by your appearance, you must also be in a hurry to celebrate Master Zhao Yang’s birthday, right?” As Huang Long and his group had just entered the south gate, a young noble from behind rushed up, smiling familiarly. He was followed by a group of guards, suggesting he was of high status. Huang Long turned his head slightly and nodded gently. “That’s great, I’m here for the same reason. Let’s walk together,” the young noble said with a smile. Huang Long had no objection; it didn’t matter if they walked together. Along the way, the young noble proved to be very talkative. Huang Long and the others gradually learned that he was Nasih, the second young master of the Pudanni family from the Great Grassland Empire. Upon learning his identity, Bog and the others were slightly surprised, as the Pudanni family was also one of the powerful families in the Hengyuan Continent. “Brother, where are you from?” Nasih asked Huang Long proudly after noticing the surprised looks on Bog and the others’ faces. “The Lu Tong Kingdom, the Huang family,” replied Huang Long. There was nothing to hide—Huang Long was there to celebrate his grandfather’s birthday, and they would find out soon enough. Nasih was stunned, and the Pudanni family’s guards also looked at Huang Long in surprise. “Haha, brother, so you’re from the Huang family of the Lu Tong Kingdom!” Nasih laughed after a moment of hesitation, though his expression seemed strange, as if he didn’t fully believe that Huang Long and his group really came from the Huang family of the Lu Tong Kingdom. After all, there were too many people pretending to be from the Huang family these days. Thus, Nasih’s gaze toward Huang Long turned disdainful. “So, brother, you know Senior Huang Long?” Nasih asked with a mocking tone in his eyes. “Yes,” replied Huang Long nonchalantly. He was aware of their disdain but paid it no mind. Now, the disdain in Nasih’s eyes grew even stronger. Initially, he had thought Huang Long and his group were special and wanted to get to know them, but now he secretly mocked his own foolishness. “So you know Senior Huang Long!” Nasih deliberately stretched out his sentence, making it clear that his tone was mocking. “Impressive, really impressive,” Nasih said with a smile. Bog and the others frowned, but since their master said nothing, they stayed silent. “I also know Senior Huang Long,” Nasih added after expressing his admiration for Huang Long. This kid knows me? Huang Long was puzzled; he couldn’t remember ever meeting this person before.

“Who in the Hengyuan Continent doesn’t know Senior Huang Long? It’s just that Senior Huang Long doesn’t know me.” Nasi shrugged and then said, “Brother, I’ll head ahead first.” Without paying any attention to Huang Long, he led the guards of the Pudanni family to Zhao’s residence. He was too lazy to talk to him anymore—it was a waste of his time. When Bog and the others tried to stop him, Huang Long raised his hand and said calmly, “There’s no need to treat him as an equal.” A while later, Nasi arrived at Zhao’s residence with the Pudanni family guards. Looking at the main gate, he said, “We’re finally here.” The journey from the Great Grassland Empire to the Blizzard Empire was long. To celebrate Old Master Zhao Yang’s birthday, Nasi and his group had traveled for nearly two months. But just as they were about to enter Zhao’s residence, Nasi suddenly saw a group of people coming out of it. “Second young master, it’s the Emperor of the Blizzard Empire!” “And Old Master Zhao Yang too!” The guards of the Pudanni family behind Nasi recognized the two people in front and their faces changed drastically as they exclaimed. Nasi’s expression also changed as he looked at the two people leading the group coming out of Zhao’s residence. It was Lin Er, the Emperor of the Blizzard Empire! And Old Master Zhao Yang of the Zhao family! What was going on? Could it be that they knew he was coming and had come out to greet him? Suddenly, Nasi shook his head violently—how could that be possible? Even if the head of the Pudanni family, his father, came, Lin Er, the Emperor of the Blizzard Empire, would never personally come to greet him. Just as Nasi realized this and was about to speak, the crowd coming out of Zhao’s residence hurried past him, as if Lin Er and Old Master Zhao Yang didn’t even notice his presence. Nasi was stunned. Suddenly, he heard the murmurs of the people passing by him. “I heard Senior Huang Long has arrived!” “The divine master Huang Long has finally come!” What? Senior Huang Long has arrived?! Nasi realized what was happening, and his face lit up with joy. Only then did he understand—everyone had come to welcome Senior Huang Long. No wonder only someone of Senior Huang Long’s status could make Lin Er, the Emperor of the Blizzard Empire, come to greet him. Nasi quickly followed the crowd outside and onto the street. Gradually, several figures appeared in everyone’s sight. As these figures got closer, Nasi and the Pudanni family guards’ eyes grew wider and wider, their mouths agape in shock. Could it be? A possibility flashed through Nasi’s mind, and his body trembled uncontrollably.

“Elder Huang Long!” As many in the crowd exclaimed in excitement, Nasi felt as if struck hard, his stance becoming unstable as he stared blankly at the figure riding the green ox and approaching slowly.
“Elder Huang Long… So it’s him, he really is Elder Huang Long!” Nasi’s mind went blank as he murmured to himself.
“Of course it’s Elder Huang Long! Even Emperor Lin Er came in person to greet him—how could there be any doubt?” A nobleman’s son looked at Nasi with mockery.