Blue Card Starry Sky

Chapter 178 Divine Dragon Cult

Lan Tian was dining in the hotel when a commotion broke out on the street. People quickly made way, not daring to provoke a group of followers of the Divine Dragon Totem who were approaching. They were all dressed the same, wearing black robes with the Divine Dragon Totem, red belts with gold trim, and round official hats on their heads, looking mysterious.

The group walked straight into the shop and headed directly to the third floor. The shopkeepers rushed forward to greet them respectfully, without the slightest neglect. The customers inside dared not utter a sound, silently watching the group ascend to the third floor.

"The Divine Dragon Cult is active again! I wonder who's going to be in trouble next! It's really different having the city lord's protection!" a customer in the shop whispered to his companion.

"Keep your voice down. Aren't you afraid they'll hear you? Eat your food and mind your own business," the other person said impatiently.

Upon hearing this, Lan Tian sensed that the Divine Dragon Cult was quite influential and had a terrible reputation in Tianlong City. However, no one dared to provoke them, and they had a good relationship with the city lord.

After a satisfying meal, when it was time to pay the bill, Lan Tian casually inquired about the Divine Dragon Cult with the waiter and finally understood some things, learning about their past.

The Divine Dragon Cult is the only church protected by the city lord in Tianlong City. It is an organization that serves the city lord wholeheartedly, acting as an executioner, a charitable institution, and the city's administrator. Their power is immense, and no one dares to provoke them. Those who slightly disobey have become food for flying beasts or slaves of the Divine Dragon Cult.

Now that we're on someone else's turf, we have no choice but to be careful!
Lan Tian stepped out of the hotel, and the streets were already lit up! It was late, and Tianlong City under the night sky was revealed to Lan Tian, ​​a truly dazzling and decadent place.

The vast Tianlong City was brightly decorated, and the joy of night quietly arrived.

Lan Tian walked alone on the bustling street. The beauties in the red-light district were all dressed up in a flamboyant manner, exuding a seductive aura that made it impossible for passing men to resist.

With a "whoosh"

A whistling arrow shot straight into the night sky, and with a loud "boom," it burst into brilliant fireworks that illuminated half of the street.

Whether it was a signal from some unknown force or not, in an instant, many night walkers appeared on the street, quickly heading towards the Ecstasy Pavilion ahead. Their figures disappeared into the night and into the Ecstasy Pavilion in an instant.

Before long, the sounds of fighting, broken objects, and cries of pain erupted from the Ecstasy Pavilion. In a short while, the pavilion was a cacophony of noise and chaos, filled with the incessant sounds of slaughter!
These men in black were committing murder in the Ecstasy Pavilion. I wonder which young master or high-ranking official is about to suffer!

Enemies meeting are filled with intense hatred, and the killing becomes even more fierce, with flames soaring into the sky. Both sides are extremely powerful, and for a time it is impossible to determine a winner or loser.

Lantian stopped, flew to the roof of the tallest shop nearby, and quietly watched the killing. The timing and movements were very clean and efficient. Before long, the killing stopped and everything returned to normal.

The Divine Dragon Cult disciples who arrived at the scene were powerless to stop the carnage; the dead were already dead, and the men in black had long since vanished into the night, their whereabouts unknown. The bustling streets continued as usual. From above, the blue sky had a clear view. These men in black were all highly skilled in martial arts, their actions swift and decisive, taking even their wounded and dead companions with them, leaving no trace of evidence. It was unmistakable that this was a highly disciplined organization.

Lan Tian suddenly thought of himself. The people he led were temporary organizations formed by various powerful factions, without any rules or regulations to govern them. Everyone joined voluntarily. If a conflict were to arise one day, could they still maintain this current relationship? Was this the best arrangement?
It's alright for Yi Mengying and her family, but what about the other clans, families, and factions? Will they still be able to support her when she encounters difficulties in the future? It's unimaginable. This loose relationship certainly won't last long. Once there are no common interests, they will scatter and go back to their own families.

We still need to promote our own people and build our own organizational structure. Although the Spirit Hall is good, it's not the organizational structure Lan Tian wants, and the people aren't his.

Once an idea is formed, the desire to realize it arises. Lan Tian conceived the idea of ​​building a team.

When Lantian got back that evening, he went to talk to Yi Mengying and discussed his thoughts with her.

Now, Yi Mengying is the pillar of the Yi family. The entire clan is counting on her to lead the Yi family back to glory and achieve great power. As for Lan Tian's ideas, she feels powerless to make any decisions; she is completely powerless to control her own destiny!

Things always unfold step by step. Although Yi Mengying hadn't explicitly stated her willingness to follow him, Lan Tian understood. This wasn't something that could be easily organized. Let's take it one step at a time!

The next morning, notices were posted all over the streets and alleys of Tianlong City, announcing a full-scale manhunt for the assassin who committed the murder at Xiaohun Pavilion the previous night, with a substantial reward for anyone who provided clues or information.

It turns out that the person killed was an important figure in Tianlong City, a vice leader of the Divine Dragon Sect, and the chief instructor in charge of the sect's many disciples.

I heard that a while ago, this head instructor led a group to loot a mansion, killing hundreds of people in a very brutal manner. They were mostly from small clans and minor factions. I wonder how they offended this head instructor of the Divine Dragon Cult. Now it seems this was retaliation, an attempt to eliminate him.

Now, things are escalating, and conflicts with the Divine Dragon Cult are increasing. The people of Tianlong City are growing increasingly resentful of the Divine Dragon Cult, and their exploitation, oppression, and oppression of the common people are becoming more and more severe, to the point of rebellion. I wonder if the city lord is aware of this, or if it was at his behest.

Previously, Lan Tian and his group in Tianjing City were unaware of the conflict between the Desolate Region and the Snow Region. It was only after arriving in Tianlong City that they learned of the frequent battles between the two regions. The war between the two regions was ongoing, and the Snow Region, having learned of the impending unsealing of the Blue Card Continent, intensified its attacks on the Desolate Region, hoping to gain a share of the benefits.

The Wasteland and the Snowfield are connected. To get from the Snowfield to the Blue Card Continent, one must pass through the Wasteland. Therefore, the Snowfield is becoming increasingly active, as it is necessary to open up a passage to the Blue Card Continent. This is the reason why there are constant battles in the Snowfield!

Now, Lan Tian and his group have realized the complexity of the Desolate Region. There is a war of interests between the Desolate Region and the Snow Region. Will the Blue Card Continent really be divided between these two regions in the future? The specific situation is unclear, but they must start preparing now and strengthen themselves so that they will not be divided or destroyed by others.

This further fueled Lan Tian's fighting spirit. For the sake of the vast people of the Blue Card Continent, he could not slack off. He had to cheer up and find a way to coexist peacefully with the two major domains. Only in this way could he ensure everyone's safety and coexistence for a long time.

(End of this chapter)