The Venerable Monster Tamer – Chapter 192

Section 101: Shakes Xingzhou (Grand Chapter)

By Gu Zhenren, February 9, 2013

In the pitch-black night, amidst a flurry of snow, Chu Yun descended like a god, unstoppable. Tens of thousands of enemy soldiers were no match for his resplendent and mighty blade energy.

They let out pathetic screams and fearful wails as they fled in disarray. The formidable enemy the Shu Family Army had expected had become the most laughable clowns. Under everyone’s stunned gaze, the tens of thousands of soldiers descended into chaos. They ran blindly, some even rushing towards the Shu Family Army.

“There’s the Shu Family’s great army here too!” the fleeing remnants cried out as they saw the formidable Shu Family fleet, fully prepared and exuding an imposing aura.

“Escape, turn around, turn around quickly!” several ship captains shouted hoarsely.

This defeated army, comprising about a dozen warships, wished they had grown more legs to maneuver their vessels as the Shu Family soldiers watched.

They were skilled at piloting their ships, and in this moment of life and death, they performed beyond their usual capabilities, turning their ships around twice as fast as normal.

Yet, no matter how fast they turned, they appeared clumsy in the eyes of the Shu Family soldiers.

A surge of pride ignited in the hearts of all Shu Family soldiers, rippling through them!

“Look! The enemy army of tens of thousands, a coalition of 25 forces, is nothing more than this!”

“Screaming like women, what a disgrace to manhood.”

“Under the young island lord’s blade energy, all enemies are paper tigers!”

Various emotions surged within the soldiers’ chests. Their blood seemed to transform into flames, burning within their veins!

A fierce fire of fighting spirit!

Especially when they saw Chu Yun’s invincible prowess as he cut through the army, their eyes shone, and their breathing quickened. Some blushed, while others clenched their sword hilts…

“The young island lord is mighty!” As their ignited fighting spirit reached its peak, it finally erupted. In the silent army, someone shouted upwards.

*Boom!*

This shout was like a spark falling into gunpowder. A dormant volcano erupted.

The entire army boiled!

“The young island lord is mighty!!” Countless Shu Family soldiers roared upwards, their fighting spirit surging, their killing intent piercing the heavens.

“The hearts of the army can be used, their morale is like a rainbow!” Shu Tianhao also awoke from his shock and quickly issued a wise order.

“The entire army—charge!”

Instantly, the Shu Family Army was like ferocious wolves and tigers released from their cages. It was like a torrent of mountain flood that broke its dam, charging forward with a terrifying, all-encompassing momentum. Countless warships, like sharpened arrows, cut through the wind and waves, fiercely plunging into the disordered and vulnerable coalition forces.

“It’s finally here…” Chu Yun’s heart settled as he saw the Shu Family Army arrive. He laughed heartily, his blade energy becoming even more ferocious.

He roared, “Warriors, let us sweep through the entire enemy army! Let the name of Shu Family men resound throughout Xingzhou!”

“Follow the young island lord!” The entire army roared in unison, their voices shaking the night sea. The waves on the sea surface seemed to tremble with such might.

The coalition forces were even more pathetic. Their morale had collapsed, their fighting spirit extinguished. The voices of the Shu Family soldiers and the deadly glint of swords and sabers were everywhere.

Some faint-hearted individuals couldn’t even lift their weapons. They were easily slaughtered one by one.

Without leaders to rally them, and no generals to stand against Chu Yun, the Shu Family Army encountered no real resistance, making the battle incredibly easy. It was like slicing through vegetables and fruits.

“Let you know the strength of my Shu Family!” Old Red Spear stomped his foot and leaped onto an enemy ship. His Great Demon-level Red Tassel Spear swept through, scattering a large group of enemy soldiers.

“Hahaha, I never thought that at my age, Old Monkey Qiao could still be fighting on the battlefield!” Old Monkey Qiao laughed heartily. He leaped nimbly, his claws flashing, and blood splattered.

“Chu Yun, you have surpassed our expectations, all three of us old men. Keep going…” Old Fish King watched Chu Yun fight, sighing with deep satisfaction. He sat on a sea spider, wielding his Great Demon weapon, a fish fork, looking old yet unyielding and majestic.

“Are you not surrendering yet?” He then turned and shouted. The trembling enemy soldiers before him instantly loosened their grip on their weapons, dropping them onto the deck. Fearful and trembling, they knelt on the ground and surrendered.

“What luck! To be able to join the Shu Family and follow the young island lord…” Wang Zelong looked up from beneath the water. Chu Yun’s heroic battle posture was deeply etched into his heart.

“We can do it! Following someone like this, and with the Fire Fang Decree, unifying the Archipelago is no longer a dream!” Yan Ji, the female general of the Yan Family, was deeply moved. Her eyes reddened as she stared blankly at Chu Yun, her heart surging.

Unifying the Archipelago was the hope of almost every Yan Family member. Joining the Shu Family, even with the Fire Fang Decree, left the Yan Family soldiers with a hint of unwillingness.

But now, as they watched Chu Yun’s undefeated and invincible figure, that trace of unwillingness, born from ancient clan pride, vanished without a trace.

Who else could achieve such a feat? Defeating an army of tens of thousands with the power of two Spirit Monsters?

Chu Yun!

Even throughout Xingzhou’s long history, filled with heroes, dragons, and tigers, only Chu Yun had achieved this.

“Fight, fight, my child! From tonight onwards, your name will shake the entire Archipelago, and even Xingzhou will be stirred by you!” Shu Tianhao murmured to himself. He understood clearly the impact Chu Yun’s achievement that night would have on the future.

The entire sea battle lasted from late night until dawn.

As the sun rose from the sea the next morning, the once orderly and imposing coalition camp was in ruins.

The Shu Family’s flags fluttered. Countless people were still busy cleaning the battlefield and accepting the surrendered soldiers.

The fruits of victory were so abundant that everyone felt it was a dream.

There were over 30,000 surrendered soldiers alone, exceeding the total number of the Shu Family Army. Countless warships, most of them intact, were completely incorporated. Various war materials could be piled up to form over ten small mountains. This was the supply of the entire coalition.

“Defeating Tie Ao was only the first step. The entire army will speed up its advance. We must support the main fleet in the shortest possible time!” Huang Xiao understood the importance of his reinforcements to the Shu Family and was anxiously leading his fleet towards the main battlefield.

“Report! Urgent military intelligence! On the night before last, our army successfully launched a surprise attack and decisively defeated the enemy coalition. Countless warships and soldiers were captured. The enemy army suffered a crushing defeat and cannot fight for the time being!” At this moment, a messenger rushed over and reported.

“What? We’ve already won?” Huang Xiao was stunned, then snatched the detailed military intelligence from the messenger’s hands and read it carefully.

“So that’s how it is…” He fell silent, staring at the report in his hands for a long time before murmuring, his tone filled with astonishment, relief, excitement, and a hint of disappointment.

“I was planning to show off my skills. This battle is over already… Heh heh heh.” He slowly shook his head and chuckled, “Mother, the young lord I serve is too heroic! His brilliance is so dazzling that I feel overshadowed. It seems I need to perform even better in the future! It’s truly pressureful to work under such a young lord.”

In Xing Calendar year 754, April.

The Shu Family Army, outside the enemy’s gates, routed the coalition of 25 forces. The intense and terrifying storm of war concluded swiftly with the coalition’s collapse, far exceeding the world’s expectations.

The power displayed by the Shu Family Army rendered all the forces in the Archipelago speechless.

After the battle, the 25 allied forces, with less than a tenth of their original strength, retreated to their respective islands, cowering in fear.

Even Tie Ao had to grit his teeth and choose to defend.

The all-or-nothing war had failed to achieve its objective. The overall strategic situation of the Archipelago had shifted, from defense to offense for Shu Island.

“The ferocity of the Shu Family men is truly astonishing!”

“The Shu Family Army has three elite units, while even the Tie Family only has the Black Crow Elite Unit.”

“More importantly, they possess the Fire Fang Decree, giving them the moral high ground. The coalition’s defeat has further enhanced the influence of the Fire Fang Decree.”

“The Shu Family Island’s momentum is established, and the position of the first power is solidified! Next, it will be their offensive. Who can stop Huang Xiao? Who can stop the Little Overlord Chu Yun?”

Huang Xiao, with the combat power of three Spirit Monsters, had defied everyone’s expectations. The truth revealed, the world marveled—no wonder he had the confidence to compare himself to Zhuge Ming!

Huang Xiao’s experience of living in seclusion on Rainbow Island for over 60 years was no longer seen as timidity, worthlessness, or incompetence by the world. Instead, it was viewed as the low-key demeanor and unique pride of a powerful individual.

And Chu Yun, who went against the world’s judgment and uniquely recruited Huang Xiao, was therefore praised for his discerning eye for talent.

However, compared to Chu Yun, the greatly celebrated Huang Xiao paled in comparison.

“To defeat a coalition of tens of thousands with one person. Such a feat sounds utterly unbelievable!”

“Indeed, it’s hard to believe. But upon reflection, it was a result of auspicious timing, geographical advantage, and human harmony all favoring Chu Yun. Analyzed carefully, it is quite reasonable.”

Whenever the topic of the surprise attack that decided the battle that night came up, people would sigh, marvel, or exclaim in amazement, all agreeing that Chu Yun had created a miracle.

“If it were a Tribulation Demon’s power fighting an army head-on, it wouldn’t be surprising. The key is that Chu Yun only had two Spirit Monsters. He truly lives up to his name as the Little Overlord!”

“Who would have thought that his assassination attempt would coincide with the enemy leaders gathering, providing a perfect opportunity to capture them all? If the coalition had even one or two more great generals, the outcome would have been different.”

“This is the most captivating aspect of war. When the outcome is uncertain, anything is possible. Now that the facts are set, Chu Yun has achieved an unprecedented feat! Such an accomplishment is unparalleled in history and likely will be in the future.”

The height Chu Yun had reached with this achievement was unimaginable. Even Chu Yun himself, reflecting on it after the battle, felt he had been incredibly lucky.

This feat could no longer be replicated.

The night environment at the time, the lack of high-level combatants in the coalition, the usefulness of the Silver Light Snow, and the collapse of the coalition’s morale—all these factors combined to create this astonishing result that shocked all of Xingzhou.

Chu Yun had truly become famous overnight!

Previously, Chu Yun’s actions were merely minor skirmishes, gaining him fame and attention within the Archipelago.

But after this battle, all of Xingzhou was shaken.

Chu Yun’s name, which had previously been among the dozens on the Elite Ranking, was now exceptionally elevated to 69th on the Talented Person Ranking.

Among the Teng List, the Elite Ranking was the lowest tier, with the standard for entry being at least one Great Demon. The higher tier, the Talented Person Ranking, required at least three Spirit Monsters.

The Talented Person Ranking only included 72 individuals across Xingzhou. Chu Yun, with only two Spirit Monsters, managed to ascend to this list. The primary reason cited was his night raid achievement.

Mengyuan Kingdom.

“Hahaha! I saw the potential in that kid from the start. I never expected him to become famous so quickly,” the Lord of Mengyuan Kingdom laughed heartily upon receiving the intelligence, clearly proud of his keen judgment.

Beside him, the Prince of Mengyuan remained silent.

“How is it, my son? Do you feel the pressure?” the Lord of Mengyuan’s laughter subsided as his sharp gaze scrutinized the Prince of Mengyuan.

“Heh heh heh, there is some pressure, I admit. However, the Archipelago is still too small, and the years of conflict have taken a toll. This has allowed Chu Yun to steal the spotlight. His aptitude is not unique. To my knowledge, many of his peers are stronger than him. At least they have more Spirit Monsters. His achievement only fuels my fighting spirit even more, and I eagerly anticipate battling him.” The Prince of Mengyuan’s eyes gleamed with excitement.

“Good, very good! For an eagle, the wind in the sky only serves to strengthen its wings. You must cultivate a good relationship with this child, Chu Yun. It would be best if you could bring him to our side,” the Lord of Mengyuan further instructed.

“Yes, son understands. At the upcoming Academy exchange, I will definitely have a good discussion with Chu Yun,” the Prince of Mengyuan solemnly agreed.

Jianghan Kingdom.

“It actually ended like this. War, truly unpredictable,” the Lord of Jianghan Kingdom sighed, his tone filled with emotion.

“Your Majesty, it appears the Shu Family Army suffered little loss and even benefited greatly from this war. With the Fire Fang Decree in their hands, unifying the Archipelago is highly probable,” a close minister said.

The Lord of Jianghan Kingdom frowned and pondered, “That’s possible. But it’s only possible. Since ancient times, the Archipelago has been in a state of fragmentation. While the Shu Family’s influence is currently dominant, there are hidden dangers. Their military strength far surpasses their internal affairs and economy. If they engage in constant warfare, this might be a fleeting moment of glory. Moreover, they have a major drawback… Heh heh, no need to worry too much. We simply need to establish diplomatic relations.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”