Nine Star Hegemon Body Arts-Chapter 5815: Traveling Together

“Why? Is it difficult?” asked Long Chen, noticing the hesitation in Huai Minjun and the others’ eyes.

He was surprised—was even such a small request beyond their ability to fulfill?

“Long Chen, you may not know this, but our entire race is migrating to the Undying Demon Forest,” Huai Minjun explained. “However, before we go there, we must first return to our Dragon Tree Forest for a major selection process. Only the strongest among us will be chosen to enter the Undying Demon Forest.

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“You see, it’s not just our Undying Dragon Tree race that is loyal to the Sovereign King race. Back in the primal chaos era, over three thousand factions pledged allegiance to them. If all of us were to enter the Undying Demon Forest, there’s no way we would fit. That’s why only the best of the best are allowed entry, and the number of spots is extremely limited.

“Furthermore, the Undying Demon Forest has never welcomed outsiders. Even we—who have served the Undying Willow race for countless generations—are nothing more than subordinates. As such, I can’t promise that I can take you with us.”

Huai Minjun’s voice carried genuine regret. Long Chen had helped them immensely, and she wanted to repay that debt, but this was something beyond her authority.

Long Chen was taken aback. The Undying Dragon Tree race is just one of three thousand subordinate factions?

Furthermore, from Huai Minjun’s tone, their position didn’t seem to be very high within these three thousand factions. That was why she didn’t have the authority to bring an outsider with her.

Most importantly, she was only in charge of one branch of their race. Once they reunited with the main forces, there would be even more powerful figures above her. At that point, her ability to help him would be even more uncertain.

She wanted to agree to his request, but she couldn’t. Perhaps only their race leader could guarantee such a thing.

“That so?” Long Chen said after a moment’s thought. “No problem. Just tell me where the Undying Demon Forest is, and I’ll go myself.”

Huai Minjun’s face stiffened, but before she could respond, Elder Xifeng said, “Go by yourself? That place is a forbidden zone to outsiders. Without a guide, even if you somehow manage to find it, you’ll be killed the moment you approach.”

“Well… the problem is, I don’t even know where it is,” Huai Minjun admitted awkwardly.

“No way!” Long Chen was dumbfounded.

Huai Minjun sighed. “It’s the truth. The Undying Demon Forest is a space created by a Sovereign. Even now, with the nine heavens fully opened, it is capable of moving. Its location isn’t fixed. We can only reach it by following specific guidance after gathering in the Dragon Tree Forest.

“Long Chen, it’s up to you. You can come with us to the Dragon Tree Forest, and I will personally request that the head race leader take you.”

She hesitated, knowing deep down that there was little chance of success.

The problem wasn’t just that Long Chen was an outsider—it was that he was human. The Undying Demon Forest had an ironclad rule forbidding humans from entering. If the Undying Dragon Tree race brought him in, it would be considered a major offense.

Even asking for permission might offend the Undying Willow race, which would be a disaster for the Undying Dragon Tree race.

But after seeing Long Chen’s determined expression, she made up her mind. Even if there was only the slightest chance, she had to try. Having a bit of hope was better than having none at all.

Long Chen frowned but understood her predicament. At least she was willing to try. This was all she could do for him.

“Then I’ll trouble you,” said Long Chen.

Huai Minjun immediately assigned Uncle Tree to accompany him. Once everyone recovered, they would depart.

Interestingly, the younger generation of the Undying Dragon Tree race seemed intrigued rather than wary of Long Chen. They swarmed him, curious about this unexpected guest.

Knowing Long Chen’s temper, Uncle Tree didn’t dare to let these youngsters get too close to him. After all, they were famous for their wooden brains. Perhaps they might say something offensive without even realizing it.

In truth, even the elders had the same problem. Uncle Tree had struggled to adapt when he first returned to his people—and to this day, he still wasn’t fully used to it.

“Long Chen, how did you show up here?” asked Uncle Tree, taking the opportunity to catch up.

He also told Long Chen a simple summary of how he had managed to return to the Undying Dragon Tree race’s territory.

“I went to see my family. On my way back, I ran into you. I really didn’t expect to find you here. How have things been for you?” asked Long Chen.

With a wry smile, Uncle Tree replied, “I’d say… decent.”

Long Chen raised an eyebrow. “What, are they mistreating you? If so, come with me to the High Firmament Academy. You might not live like royalty, but I guarantee you’ll be treated with the respect you deserve.”

He lowered his voice and glanced around furtively before whispering, “You don’t have to force yourself to stay here.”

Long Chen had always liked Uncle Tree’s steady nature. When they first met, Long Chen had even tried to bring him back to the academy. But Uncle Tree had been set on finding his people, so Long Chen could only respect his decision.

Long Chen also had his own reasons for wanting him at the academy. After all, people’s understanding of a foreign race mostly came from other people’s stories, which were usually biased and exaggerated.

He believed that if the academy’s students interacted with members of other races firsthand, they would develop a more nuanced understanding of the world. He wanted to show them that everyone could get along.

For example, many races loathed the humans, and Long Chen wanted them to know that not all humans were so hateful.

Uncle Tree chuckled, “No, they do treat me well. The problem is here…”

He pointed at his head and tapped on it.

Before Long Chen could ask what he meant, a young female disciple of the Undying Dragon Tree race approached. She stared at Long Chen for a long moment before suddenly asking:

“Hey, human, I want to ask you, are you male or female?”

Long Chen’s eyes twitched. What kind of question is that?

Uncle Tree sighed, shaking his head helplessly. “See what I mean?”

Long Chen turned to the female disciple and, after a brief pause, asked, “Then what about you? Are you male or female?”

“I’m female,” she replied matter-of-factly. “If you don’t believe me, I’ll take off my pants.”

She actually reached for her waistband.

“No need! I believe you!” Long Chen almost jumped.

What the hell kind of race is this?!

No wonder Uncle Tree said that this race had a problem with their heads. Were they all so crazy?

“The patriarch once said that a long time ago, our Demon Tree race didn’t need to turn into human forms,” the girl continued. “But then, some bastard from the human race forcibly altered the laws of heaven and earth, and now we’re forced to take human shapes in order to enter the Human Emperor realm. That’s why I’m curious—why does our race have to imitate yours? What kind of secret lies in human bodies?”

Her intense gaze swept over Long Chen’s body hotly, like a perverted researcher examining a nice specimen.

Long Chen got goosebumps and hastily answered, “There’s no secrets, no secrets at all!”

“I don’t believe you! Unless…”

Before she could finish, an immense pressure suddenly descended upon them. The entire Undying Dragon Tree race tensed, weapons flashing into their hands.

Even Long Chen felt his heart jolt.

Something powerful was approaching.