Inside the Law Enforcement Hall, the sound of disputes was constant.
The red-faced elder was more or less clear about the incident.
The one who injured Zhu Cangyan like this was none other than Chen Yu!
It was unbelievable that Chen Yu, who had just broken through to the Late Stage Star Condensation, could completely defeat a four-star king of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan!
Is this truly the prodigy of the human race nowadays? His strength is indeed terrifying.
"In this matter, both sides are at fault. Just let it end like this, no more squabbling."
The red-faced elder made his conclusion.
Blocking the cultivation of Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest disciples was definitely Chen Yu’s doing, but they hadn’t caught any clear evidence.
And in this current dispute, the Law Enforcement Team barged into the cave residence, and Zhu Cangyan took the initiative to strike at Chen Yu, all of which were faults.
Moreover, the faults of the Law Enforcement Team and Zhu Cangyan had clear evidence, so the red-faced elder’s judgment was still inclined towards the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest, not entirely impartial enforcement.Chen Yu couldn’t be bothered to argue; he had gained benefits this time, his cultivation successfully breaking through the Late Stage Star Condensation in a short period.
"If there’s nothing else, disciple will take his leave now."
Chen Yu strode out of the Law Enforcement Hall.
"Law Enforcement Elder? Just let him go like that?"
Zhu Cangyan looked resentful and spoke with a great sense of injustice.
This time, he lost face again, being publicly defeated by Chen Yu.
No need to wait for the next day, this incident would spread throughout the entire Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest!
"Zhu Cangyan, are you questioning the decision of this elder?"
The red-faced elder’s eyes revealed a sinister, fierce light, causing the furious Zhu Cangyan to feel as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, calming down, and involuntarily shivering.
"I dare not!"
Zhu Cangyan shrank his head.
The red-faced elder sighed lowly and left the Law Enforcement Hall.
It’s not that he didn’t want to help Zhu Cangyan; he was in fact always doing his best to assist him, but Zhu Cangyan was really foolish, unable to win over Chen Yu even on Demon Race territory, and repeatedly humiliated by him.
Now, the red-faced elder hoped Zhu Cangyan would refrain from acting again to avoid disgracing the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest.
After the Law Enforcement Elder left, Zhu Cangyan’s expression turned gloomy once more.
For him to let go of this enmity was almost impossible, but he also knew that dealing with Chen Yu was exceptionally challenging.
He left the Law Enforcement Hall and headed to the Sect Affairs Hall to find its responsible person, Elder Wu.
"Nephew, what’s happened to you?"
Elder Wu was shocked upon seeing the bloody wounds on Zhu Cangyan’s body.
In the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest, who dared to injure Zhu Cangyan this badly?
Suddenly, Elder Wu recalled some discussions he had heard not long ago, implying Zhu Cangyan seemed to have another conflict with Chen Yu.
Could it be that Zhu Cangyan’s injuries were caused by Chen Yu?
"Ah, it’s no major issue. I’m here this time to ask the elder for a favor."
Zhu Cangyan was unwilling to mention his "sad affair."
However, Elder Wu had already guessed, and upon hearing Zhu Cangyan’s words, he instantly understood what the other party wanted him to do.
Just as Zhu Cangyan was about to speak, Elder Wu suddenly examined Zhu Cangyan’s injuries and said, "Nephew, I see your injuries are serious, affecting your foundation; it’s better to go back and recuperate and discuss whatever issues after some time."
The first time Zhu Cangyan used his authority to set a trap for Chen Yu, he nearly got Elder Wu dragged in.
Recently, Zhu Cangyan and Chen Yu clashed a second time, suffering another disastrous defeat, resulting in such a miserable state.
Elder Wu was starting to doubt Zhu Cangyan’s capabilities; if he were to clash with Chen Yu a third time, it would likely end in another failure.
Knowing Zhu Cangyan would fail, and possibly implicate himself, Elder Wu was indeed unwilling to assist.
"No, elder, my injuries..."
Zhu Cangyan hurriedly said.
But with a sleeve flick, Elder Wu unleashed an irresistible force of heaven and earth, binding Zhu Cangyan and directly sending him out of the Sect Affairs Hall.
"Elder, I..."
Zhu Cangyan wanted to explain but was choked with bitterness, only able to swallow all his anger and hatred.
...
After returning to his cave residence, Chen Yu began his secluded cultivation to consolidate the breakthrough in his cultivation.
Additionally, though he had broken through to the Late Stage Star Condensation, the effects of the Star Pill hadn’t been fully absorbed yet, given the pill’s excellent quality and formidable medicinal strength.
This period of secluded cultivation lasted half a year.
He stabilized his cultivation and thoroughly absorbed the Star Pill’s effects, resulting in further improvement of his cultivation.
After emerging from seclusion, he headed to the special training grounds of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest—Sacred Spirit Valley.
Sacred Spirit Valley could simulate enemies of different cultivation levels as per requests, allowing disciples to engage in practical combat training and enhance their strength.
Chen Yu chose the opponents of a four-star king.
Boom!
The Sacred Spirit Valley shook as a large energy gathered, forming a Molten Giant.
But this was not a real living being; it was a special energy body formed by the array within Sacred Spirit Valley, and within this energy body was a special Soul Body, giving the simulated enemy the ability to think and combat power closer to that of a real life.
Roar!
The Molten Giant roared, the profound meaning of fire fluctuating in its hand, gathering a giant molten rock larger than itself, hurling it at Chen Yu with raging, scorching energy.
Chen Yu came to practice here, firstly to familiarize himself with the power of the Late Stage Star Condensation, enhancing his strength, and secondly to practice using the Vermilion Bird Burning Sky Wings.
Buzz!
A reddish glow soared up from behind him, releasing immense fiery power, transforming into a pair of blood flame wings over a dozen feet long.
Chen Yu’s speed burst instantly, rushing into the sky, evading the Molten Giant’s strike.
"When activating the Vermilion Bird Sacred Wings, there’s an explosive speed boost at first, after which the enhancement weakens slightly, but it can still increase my speed by more than seventy percent."
The speed enhancement is just one of the abilities of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Wings.
The Vermilion Bird Sacred Wings themselves are composed of the [Blood Crystal Flame], which also possesses powerful destructive force.
Boom!
He fiercely flapped his wings, creating a flame storm that swept across the entire Sacred Spirit Valley.
The simplest attack of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Wings isn’t very damaging, but it covers a wide area.
In the encounters that followed, Chen Yu tried various ways to become more familiar with the Vermilion Bird Sacred Wings.
Above the Sacred Spirit Valley, several elder figures from the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest gathered.
"His Vermilion Bird Sacred Wings have a very obvious difference from the method of condensing Sacred Wings in our clan."
An old man with a red beard remarked.
"If it’s not a secret technique from the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan for condensing Sacred Wings, then who created it?"
Another elder expressed his confusion.
When dealing with Shi Yao, Chen Yu had used the Vermilion Bird Sacred Wings, something that Shi Yao had mentioned in the Law Enforcement Hall, and the higher-ups of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest had been keeping an eye on it.
"Could it be a secret technique of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan that was leaked outside?"
The face of the Law Enforcement Elder turned cold.
Everyone understood his implication, which was to take from Chen Yu the secret technique for condensing the Vermilion Bird Sacred Wings, or even accuse Chen Yu of stealing the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan’s secret technique.
"That’s not appropriate; he is a disciple of Sikong Wanli, that old man must know this, yet he still sent this kid here; maybe there’s some conspiracy..."
An old woman with bread-like gray hair shook her head.
"No need to rush to take action; this kid will be here for a few more years, we can wait for the best time..."
A few elders exchanged a few words and then left.
Inside the Sacred Spirit Valley, Chen Yu glanced upward.
The Sacred Spirit Valley is an independent space; although he couldn’t see the situation outside, the mysterious heart could sense that there were people above the Sacred Spirit Valley earlier.
In fact, Chen Yu had long suspected that the Vermilion Bird Sacred Wings he cultivated would be coveted by the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan and even used against him.
There’s no point in hiding the means, so it’d be better to showcase them openly.
The more forthright he is, the more cautious the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan would be, and coupled with his master’s identity, Chen Yu is actually safer.
After battling Zhu Cangyan twice and winning twice consecutively, Chen Yu felt more clear and stable.
His time here was limited, so he cherished it, fully utilizing the various conveniences of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest to enhance his cultivation level and the Vermilion Bird Burning Sky Wings.
After another six months, the Vermilion Bird Burning Sky Wings were cultivated to the Small Success Realm, and the profound meaning of fire was comprehended to the level of two and a half.
On this day.
Chen Yu received news from the Sect Affairs Hall.
"Is there a mission?"
He briefly checked it.
Unlike the Heavenly Martial Sect, the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest places more emphasis on real combat training, requiring every disciple to complete three tasks every ten years, with at least one task involving external combat training.
But Chen Yu hadn’t been at the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest for too long, guarding the Spiritual Medicine Garden last time counted as completing one task, so why was there a second task so soon?
Could it be another trap?
Enjoying peace and tranquility for a year, Chen Yu thought the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest wouldn’t trouble him again.
When Chen Yu arrived at the Sect Affairs Hall, he immediately confirmed that it was indeed a trap.
Because he saw a familiar figure — Zhu Cangyan.
"This guy really is relentless!"
Chen Yu couldn’t help but admire Zhu Cangyan.
Being at the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest, knowing there was a trap, he could only face it, blocking whatever comes his way.
"Humph!"
Zhu Cangyan glanced at Chen Yu, snorted coldly without saying much.
Opposite Zhu Cangyan was a bewitchingly pure girl, watching Chen Yu with great interest, her eyes shimmering with curiosity.
Chen Yu was puzzled; he didn’t know this girl.
But he did not overlook her; this girl was wearing crystalline red armor and was actually a Four-star King, with rich Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan blood coursing through her, giving her a strong vitality, with strength that surpassed Zhu Cangyan.
Could Zhu Cangyan have brought a helper to deal with him this time? He felt a hint of caution.
Just then, Elder Wu from the Sect Affairs Hall suddenly appeared in the hall and immediately spoke: "This time, there’s a mission for you three. Two major Demon Race clans are in fierce conflict in the southern Spirit Fire State, showing signs of an impending war. Your task is to reconcile them peacefully..."
The mission didn’t seem difficult. Within Demon Race territory, the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest holds a superior position, and any force would show some respect.
Moreover, the southern Spirit Fire State is still under the rule of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest and needs to be under their jurisdiction.
After briefly explaining, Elder Wu glanced at Zhu Cangyan and then left.
"Rest assured elder, there won’t be any major incidents this time."
Zhu Cangyan transmitted his gratitude to Elder Wu.
"Let’s go, I’ll be leading this mission; you two must follow my orders en route."
Zhu Cangyan stood upright and spoke coldly.
Before Chen Yu could think more, the bewitching girl smirked and said, "I really don’t know what Elder Wu is thinking; such an important position of leadership entrusted to such an incapable big brother Cangyan."
Zhu Cangyan’s mouth twitched, and he angrily rebuked: "Zhu Lingyu, shut up."
The bewitching girl "Zhu Lingyu" ignored Zhu Cangyan, turned her gaze to Chen Yu, and said: "My useless big brother Cangyan lost to you twice, I’m really curious about the strength of the Human Race talent; why don’t you have a match with me!"
Zhu Lingyu was full of enthusiasm, brimming with a fighting spirit.
Chen Yu was a bit taken aback; this Four-star King girl, wasn’t she supposed to be Zhu Cangyan’s helper? Yet she described Zhu Cangyan as incompetent and a useless person?