Starting My Cultivation With Time Management

As the two competitors dueled in the arena, a number of Dragon Clan cultivators also gathered in the distant spectator area.

Long Hu stared tensely into the distance, afraid that the Golden Crow Cultivator would suddenly unleash some deadly move, endangering Long Long.

Gui Ling'er, on the other hand, was much calmer, occasionally glancing at the battle before stealthily observing the expressions of the surrounding spectators.

Qin Beiwang was very composed, after all, this was the Azure Dragon Clan's territory, and if he, as the clan leader, showed surprise, shock, or fear at every turn, it would certainly infect his clansmen with panic.

As for Princess Feng Yan of the Vermilion Bird, she initially watched the competition with a smile, her expression serene and composed.

It was only when the Golden Crow used the Capturing Dragon Claw, and Long Long suddenly avoided this deadly move by utilising the interchange between his True Body Dharma Form, that she slightly restrained her smile and became serious.

And when Long Long transformed back into human form while simultaneously releasing Flying Sword, followed by the sword circling down, just to be stepped on by him… astonishment flashed through the princess's red pupils.

Of course, as the most warlike among the Feathered Clan, the Vermilion Bird Clan, Feng Yan's insights were naturally profound.

This move called "Cloud Dragon Soaring Turn" was extremely rare and incredibly difficult to master within the Shushan Shangqing Faction:

The Sword Immortal, in the process of attacking the opponent with Man-Sword Unity, would suddenly dissolve this unity, using the dissolution to dodge the opponent's attack, and then re-enter Man-Sword Unity…

Considering that Man-Sword Unity is a major move for Shushan Sword Immortals and is very draining of True Yuan, doing it twice in succession is even more taxing, which is why most Sword Immortal factions don't teach this move at all, deeming it "too flashy" with no practical value.

Even within Shushan, those who knew this move were one in a hundred, so when Long Long used it in the Eastern Emperor Realm, he indeed thoroughly outplayed the Golden Crow Cultivator, then tricked him into exposing a vulnerability and struck with a Divine Dragon Tail Whip, slamming him hard onto the ground.

The Golden Crow Cultivator suddenly lost his balance and fell, and before he could climb out of the pit, Long Long was already on him again.

To seize the moment and attack the fallen enemy without giving any time to respond, Long Long adopted an extremely brutal body slam this time.

Thanks to his Dual Cultivation with Gui Ling'er, Long Long's scales had greatly increased in strength, and as the Divine Dragon descended with force, the Golden Crow Cultivator just emerging from the pit was smashed into disorientation.

"That's enough," Feng Yan suddenly stood up and said, "Let's stop here."
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"Perhaps it could be considered a draw," Qin Beiwang interjected smoothly.

"No need," Feng Yan said indifferently, "This guard has always been full of pride. It's good for him to learn a lesson this time."

The Golden Crow Cultivator promptly stood up, pleading urgently,

"Your Highness! I haven't lost, I can still fight!"

"Enough!" Feng Yan rebuked him, "You've already lost, do you want to disgrace yourself further?"

The Golden Crow Cultivator had no answer, and could only silently transform back into human form, taking out a golden feather from around his waist and offering it to Long Long, saying:

"I, Saliya, acknowledge you as the opponent who has defeated me."

"Saliya?" Long Long was taken aback.

"In the Feathered Clan's dialect, within our Golden Crow Clan, it means 'a warrior solid as a rock,'" the Golden Crow Cultivator answered earnestly. Seeing that Long Long seemed uninterested in taking it (What do I want with your bird feather?), he forced it into his hand, gritting his teeth and saying:

"Offering a feather after a defeat is the custom of our Feathered Clan's warriors! When I defeat you in the future, you must return this feather to me!"

Long Long: ?

What, am I supposed to keep the feather safe for you now?

"Take it away and make it into a carpet right away!"

The crowd then set out in succession, returning to the reception hall inside Jianmu. This time, Feng Yan's praise for Long Long seemed genuinely sincere:

"You fought well, coming up with the idea to use your Dharma Body to dodge the attack was truly ingenious."

"Your Highness flatters me," Long Long responded, "It was only a spark of inspiration, a minor trick that made Your Highness laugh."

"It's not just a minor trick." Feng Yan smiled meaningfully, "For us of the Feathered Clan who are adept at flying, the value of such a move is substantial."

That was indeed true. The Dragon Clan and the Feathered Clan both naturally excelled at flying, and by switching between their True Body and Dharma Form, rapidly shrinking in size while continuing to fall could achieve a sudden shift in position.

As for the Mao Clan and the Horned Clan, who primarily mingled on the ground, its usefulness was relatively less.

"I've heard that in the past, you visited the land of the Golden Crow Clan in the Three-Legged Mountain Range?" Feng Yan suddenly probed.

"Yes," Long Long candidly said, "In bygone days, Long Hu and I were traveling from South State to Eastern State, taking the route through the Three-Legged Mountain Range."

"Oh?" Feng Yan raised an eyebrow, "And what happened after that?"

"What happened after?" Long Long was puzzled.

"The Golden Crow Clan... they hosted you and did not show any discourtesy, did they?" Feng Yan smiled amiably.

"Your Highness speaks too seriously," Long Long said blankly, "At that time, Long Hu and I had not transformed and were without fame, how could we have received hospitality from the Golden Crow Clan? Long Hu and I passed through their checkpoints."

Feng Yan fell silent for a moment, then suddenly covered her mouth and giggled.

Not a single flaw was revealed; this little dragon was truly intriguing!

If he admitted to visiting the land of the Golden Crow Clan, going down to the Fire Element Cave, the Golden Crow Clan would have their say: there is no passage from the Fire Element Cave to the outside world, so how did you reach Eastern State?

However, if he denied ever going down to the Fire Element Cave or visiting the Golden Crow Clan land, then another problem arose: The entire Three-Legged Mountain Range was under the control of the Golden Crow Clan, so how did you get through?

Naive people tell the truth, while those with a bit of cunning deny everything, but both produce corresponding flaws.

Admitting to visiting the Golden Crow Clan land but not descending into the Fire Element Cave to obtain passage, instead opting to pay the toll... this was the reason with the smallest flaw that could be concluded after careful thought, but he had just popped the question suddenly, and Long Long was able to answer it, indicating that he's either naturally cautious, well-prepared; or adept at adapting and possessing extraordinary wit.

In comparison, her own Golden Crow Guard was clearly the less intelligent type, completely overshadowed by Long Long.

Feng Yan suddenly felt a bit dispirited, because among the Feathered Clan, "brainless birds of prey" like the Golden Crow Guard were the majority, focused only on increasing their martial power, completely neglecting scholarship.

But only by entering the core management of the Demon Race would one know that a supremely intelligent elder could be worth three elders abundant in martial force—no matter how strong the martial power, could it ever surpass that of the ancient ancestors?

But even the ancient ancestors might not manage the clan well!

At this thought, Feng Yan finally couldn't help but feel envious.

What kind of incredible luck had the Dragon Clan stumbled upon to have such a descendant with a perfect blend of bloodline, wisdom, and strength present himself at their doorstep, actively requesting to join?

If it were our Feathered Clan... hmm, should we arrange a marriage alliance?

Naturally, it would be impossible under normal circumstances as the Dragon Clan would definitely be intent on in-clan unions, absolutely refusing outside interference.

But now is a special time, isn't it!