Chapter 0346: The Last One?

After hearing Donald’s words, Kennedy frowned and asked after a while, “How has Huang Hai been in Sihai Mansion over the past month or so?”
Donald replied, “Since meeting you, the clan leader, and the Supreme God, Huang Hai has purchased over a trillion worth of various ores and metals from the Commerce Hall in the main mansion.”
There was also a Commerce Hall in Luning’s main city.
The Commerce Hall was originally established jointly by the six major families of the Netherworld. Of course, the branch in Luning’s main city, like the others, was nominally under the control of the six families, but in reality, it was entirely managed by the Luning family. The same was true for the Commerce Halls in the main cities of the other five major families.
“Over a trillion worth of various ores and metals?” Kennedy was stunned and then asked, “What does he need so many ores and metals for? And how does he have so many divine stones?”
Donald shook his head. “I can’t figure out why he bought so much. As for the divine stones, I heard he acquired the wealth of a small family.”
Kennedy showed surprise but quickly regained composure, then pondered, “What’s your idea of nominating him for the family trial?”
Donald said, “Huang Hai has a special status, but we can’t protect him forever. It’s good for him to go through the trial. These days, it seems he doesn’t like to interact with other clan members and stays inside the mansion. That’s not good. This trial will also allow him to interact more with other outstanding clan members.”
Kennedy nodded. “If that’s the case, let’s do as you suggest and have Huang Hai participate in the family trial in a few days.”
“But what if he really ends up last?” Donald asked immediately.
“If he can’t withstand such a setback, his achievements will be limited. Besides, even if he finishes last in this trial, it’s a setback for him, but it can also be a motivation!” Kennedy said firmly.
The strong all have a resolute heart!
Kennedy wanted to use the family trial to forge Huang Hai’s strong heart.
“Understood,” Donald said, then took orders.
“I hope Huang Hai can withstand this setback,” Donald thought to himself as he left the clan leader’s residence.

This family trial is different from ordinary trials. The Luning family has several types of trials. One is the one where elders designate a certain number of direct descendants to participate; such trials offer the rarest opportunities. Another is the trial before entering the Ancestral Dragon Pool. Direct descendants who have reached the fifth level of the King of Darkness and have been recognized by the family generally have the chance to take this trial. If they pass, they can enter the Ancestral Dragon Pool to evolve and transform.

After leaving Kennedy’s place, Donald didn’t return to his own residence but went straight to Huang Long’s Sihai Mansion.

Upon arriving at Sihai Mansion, Donald told Huang Long about his intention to nominate him for the family trial.

“Participate in the family trial?” Huang Long was stunned. He hadn’t expected that before he even mentioned it to Donald, Donald would rush to tell him about it.

“That’s right,” Donald said, staring at Huang Long, trying to gauge his reaction.

However, aside from a brief moment of surprise, Huang Long’s expression seemed to become calm again.

“Could it be that Huang Hai doesn’t realize that all the participants will be at the seventh level of the King of Darkness?” Donald thought to himself.

Of course, this time, Huang Long was an exception—the only intermediate god to be designated to participate in this elite family trial.

“Um, Huang Hai, there’s something I need to warn you about first,” Donald said after some thought. He felt it was better to prepare Huang Long now, otherwise, he might be even more shocked when he found out.

“Elder Donald, please go ahead,” Huang Long said, looking at him in confusion.

“Well, since this family trial is designated by the elders, only outstanding direct descendants usually get to participate. As for their strength, well, they should all be at the seventh level of the King of Darkness,” Donald hesitated for a moment before clarifying the facts to Huang Long, then staring intently at him.

Huang Long was stunned for a moment before secretly smiling. He understood now—Donald was afraid that he might rank low in the trial and couldn’t bear the shock?!

Can’t bear the shock?! A faint smile appeared on Huang Long’s lips.

Sure enough, there would likely be people, many of them, who couldn’t bear the shock—except, of course, Huang Long.

A smile? Donald, who was staring at Huang Long, saw that instead of being surprised, Huang Long was smiling in a way that puzzled him. Frowning, he thought his warning had been clear enough. Knowing that all the other participants would be strong at the seventh level of the King of Darkness, why was Huang Long still smiling? Or was he planning to give up this opportunity?

“Huang Hai,” Donald said firmly.

Huang Long snapped back to reality and responded immediately.

“Do you plan to give up?” Donald asked immediately.
“Give up?” Huang Long was stunned for a moment before shaking his head and smiling. “Such an opportunity is rare. Moreover, Elder Donald only gave this chance to his disciple because he values him. How could Huang Hai give it up? I will definitely participate.”
Donald was taken aback. His tense expression relaxed somewhat, and he smiled. “That’s good.” If Huang Hai were to back down out of fear upon hearing that all those participating were outstanding disciples with strength above the Seventh Level of the King of Darkness, it would be a great disappointment for them.
“Then get ready over the next few days,” Donald said after Huang Long agreed, preparing to leave. “I’ll have someone notify you to gather in the square.”
“Yes, Elder Donald,” Huang Long replied before seeing him off.
“A family trial attended by outstanding disciples?” Huang Long thought to himself as he watched Donald leave.
Anyway, with this family trial taking place and the Lu Ning family offering generous rewards, plus Donald’s recommendation, Huang Long naturally had to go. He didn’t care much about his ranking, but he was interested in those rewards. In Huang Long’s opinion, since such generous rewards could tempt even the outstanding disciples of the Lu Ning family, they would surely be useful to him as well.
Now, Huang Long wanted to do everything possible to improve his strength.
Strength, nothing but strength!
Of course, the Lans tribe in the Purple Moon Mountains was no longer Huang Long’s goal.
Back then, Huang Long had vowed to make the Lans tribe disappear from the Netherworld within ten thousand years. Now, that goal could be achieved at any time.
A million mutated beasts!
The Lans tribe would be unable to resist!
But for now, this matter wasn’t important to Huang Long. There were still over nine thousand years left.
While waiting, a few days later, Donald finally sent someone to inform Huang Long to gather in the square in front of the True Dragon Palace, the headquarters.
When Huang Long followed the disciple sent by Donald to the square in front of the True Dragon Palace, he saw that more than a hundred disciples had already gathered there.
Huang Long glanced around at the over a hundred disciples and sneered inwardly, “It seems I’m the last to arrive?”
When Huang Long arrived, all the disciples in the square turned their gazes toward him. It seemed they had already known about his participation in this trial, and their expressions were strange.
“A Mid-Level God, hehe.”
“The last to arrive, the worst performer? What a huge irony. This kid, a Mid-Level God, dares to participate in our trial.”

Although they knew Huang Long had a special status, that didn’t stop these outstanding youths from whispering among themselves. Which of them, able to participate in this trial, didn’t have a special status? Of course, most of their remarks were mocking.

Among the crowd, a short, chubby man standing next to Chester smiled happily and said, “This time it’s great—I finally don’t have to worry about being last.”

Chester replied with a laugh, “Francis, don’t be so happy here. Who knows, you might still end up last.”

Francis, though also a Level 7 Dark King warrior like the others, had the weakest overall strength among them. In previous trials, he had always been the last.

“Impossible! Could I really be worse than even a mid-tier god?” the short, chubby Francis said, smiling in disbelief.

Chester didn’t say anything more. Indeed, although Francis was weaker than them, he was still a Level 7 Dark King warrior—how could he be worse than a mid-tier god?

“Brother Huang Hai,” Chester said, walking over and greeting Huang Long.

Huang Long had already seen Chester and walked over as well.

“Hehe, you’re Brother Huang Hai, right? I didn’t expect you to actually participate in our trial,” Francis said warmly to Huang Long as he approached.

Huang Long was taken aback. Was this short guy being overly enthusiastic? Was he so happy just because he was participating in the trial?

“Who is this?” Huang Long asked Chester in confusion.

Chester introduced him, “His name is Francis. His grandfather is Elder Barret.” After briefly explaining Francis’s background, Chester continued, “He’s so happy because, this time, he finally won’t have to be last.” Then he told Huang Long about Francis’s history of finishing last in previous trials.

After hearing Chester’s explanation, Huang Long glanced at the short guy. He hadn’t expected him to have such a significant status. Elder Barret ranked among the top ten elders in the Runing family—third among them.

“Brother Huang Hai, I’m really sorry. You’ll have to bear the title of last this time,” Francis said apologetically, his expression sincere, not pretended.

“Oh, is that so?” Huang Long smiled broadly.

“Don’t worry, brother. If you need any help in the future, just tell me. I’ll cover for you,” Francis said, patting his chest confidently.

Seeing this, Huang Long smiled to himself. This short guy was quite interesting.

“Hehe, Chester, is this kid the Yellow Sea?” At that moment, a red-haired young man walked over, speaking with mockery.
“Fied, you’re not welcome here,” Chester said in a dark tone upon seeing the red-haired young man.
Fied?! Yellow Dragon stared at the red-haired young man, a cold glint in his eyes. Was it this kid who had attacked Angus and killed him in the Hengyuan dimension?!