Primordial Emperor

In truth, Wu Chong was willing to help Lei Hao not solely because of the spirit crystals given by Lei Haotian, but also considering the situation between the two families.

Nowadays, the Cloud Dragon Kingdom appears calm and peaceful on the surface, but in reality, undercurrents are surging. The struggle between the Third Prince and the Ninth Prince has reached a critical point, and these two princes are seen by many as the most promising candidates to become the future Emperor.

Thus, in this struggle for the throne, countless forces are being drawn in by these princes. If one supports the wrong side, the consequences are dire, potentially leading to the extermination of a family.

At present, aside from the Third Prince and the Ninth Prince, who are highly regarded by numerous forces, the other princes have little to no vassal support. However, recently the Thirteenth Prince, with his extraordinary talent, has suddenly risen like a new star, offering a glimmer of hope.

However, in the eyes of the public, the Thirteenth Prince is still very young. Although he ranks first among the Top Ten Heroes of Dragon City, he is nonetheless young and lacks cultivation. Compared to the Third and Ninth Princes, he is still somewhat inferior.

Yet, before the dust settles, everything remains uncertain. After all, no one can predict how far Yun Kaige will go.

Of course, the Third Prince and the Ninth Prince likely will not stand idly by and watch their Thirteenth brother rise to prominence.

Among the various allied forces, the Wu Family, where Wu Chong belongs, can only be considered as part of the second echelon.

Precisely because of this mediocre position, choosing an alliance becomes more passive. For if the wrong choice is made, the family might be destroyed even before the princes' struggle reaches its peak, leading to a situation from which there is no recovery.

But the Eight Great Noble Families of Dragon City are different. As forces of the first echelon, even these princes dare not move against them easily.

So, they are not in a rush, but the Wu Family is indeed very anxious.

To this day, the Wu Family has yet to discern the situation and make a choice. The more they hesitate, the more anxious they become, fearing that if they don't take a stand soon, they will become a target and face difficult circumstances.

During this period, Lei Haotian, Lei Hao's father, achieved a breakthrough in cultivation, reaching the Creation Realm Eighth Layer, thereby becoming a first-class force in the Cloud Dragon Kingdom.

The Wu Family has familial ties with them, and by leveraging this connection, their position in the imperial succession struggle might be less passive.

Thus, Wu Chong choosing to help Lei Hao now is essentially an attempt to gain favor with Lei Haotian.

However, if Lei Hao fails to see the situation clearly and insists on opposing Lin Chen, Wu Chong won't be able to protect him.

After all, Lin Chen is someone whose background even his own Master respects greatly. Who knows how powerful Lin Chen's background is?

It should be noted that even the Royal Family treats the Yunlong Heavenly Palace with respect.

Seeing Wu Chong stepping in to protect Lei Hao, Lin Chen looked at Wu Chong and pondered briefly.

Wu Chong, under Lin Chen's gaze, couldn't help but feel a bit fearful, secretly wondering whether his actions were right or wrong. If they displeased Lin Chen, the loss would be significant.

If Lin Chen really was unwilling to let Lei Hao go, Wu Chong would abandon Lei Hao without hesitation. Although getting along with the Flying Crane Sect is good, his own future is more important.

After all, his Master's master is Duan Yuanfeng. In the future, becoming Duan Yuanfeng's grand-disciple would guarantee the Wu Family's safety. Even if the Royal Family wanted to move against the Wu Family, they would have to think twice.

Moreover, if he could learn Xing Yao's artifact refining skills and become a Seventh-grade Artifact Refiner in the future, his status would be unimaginable.

"Alright, since you're vouching for him, I'll give you this favor."

"In the future, you better keep this trash in check. If he provokes me again, don't blame me for not being polite," Lin Chen said lightly as he looked at Wu Chong.

After all, even within the Yunlong Heavenly Palace, Lin Chen couldn't actually kill Lei Hao. It would be better to grant Wu Chong this favor.

"Don't worry, Senior. I will certainly keep Lei Hao in line and not let him act recklessly again," Wu Chong said to Lin Chen with a smile.

Lin Chen's willingness to give him this favor was undoubtedly the greatest acknowledgment. Knowing what kind of person Lin Chen was to do him this favor was a huge honor.

"Junior Sister Yang, let's go." Lin Chen, ignoring Wu Chong and Lei Hao, looked at Yang Wenshan beside him and said lightly.

Upon hearing this, Yang Wenshan nodded and followed Lin Chen, dutifully staying behind him.

After this incident, her admiration for Lin Chen grew even stronger, indescribable, as if a deer were running around in her heart.

...

After Lin Chen and Yang Wenshan left, Lei Hao struggled to leap up from the ground, glaring resentfully at Wu Chong.

"Wu Chong, it's one thing for you not to help me vent my anger, but you even made me kneel to that waste. From now on, my Flying Crane Sect and you will sever all ties; the two families no longer have any relationship," Lei Hao shouted fiercely at Wu Chong.

When had Lei Hao ever suffered such humiliation, kneeling to Lin Chen?

And all of this was forced by Wu Chong, making him bear a grudge against Wu Chong as well.

"Ah, Lei Hao, oh Lei Hao, do you know, what I just did was to save you? Do you know who Senior Lin Chen is? Offending him, forget you, even your father couldn't afford to do so," Wu Chong said coldly while looking at Lei Hao.

Upon hearing this, Lei Hao laughed aloud.

"Haha, what a joke, the biggest joke. If my father were here, would he be afraid of him? He would have slapped him to death already."

"What identity does he have that I wouldn't know? Isn't he just a bumpkin from the remote Eastern Domain? I thought the Wu Family was formidable in Yunlong City, but they're just so-so after all. Even after being in Yunlong Heavenly Palace for decades, you're still frightened by a young lad."

"Just wait, I'll go back and tell my father about this, and the cooperation between your Wu Family and my Flying Crane Sect will need to be reconsidered," Lei Hao said coldly to Wu Chong.

Having spoken, Lei Hao left angrily without giving Wu Chong a chance to speak.

Watching Lei Hao's departing figure, Wu Chong's eyes turned cold and stern, somewhat surprised inside, not expecting that Lin Chen hailed from such a remote place as the Eastern Domain.

But, recalling Lin Chen's real skills in the Refinement Hall that day, not even his Grandmaster, Duan Yuanfeng, could probably employ such refining methods.

Moreover, his Master Xing Yao's respect for Lin Chen was for a definite reason.

Wu Chong was cautious by nature, unlike the foolish Lei Hao, and he secretly contemplated that it would be best for the Wu Family to sever ties with the Flying Crane Sect.