Section 57: The Advent of a New Era!
February 9, 2013 Author: Gu Zhenren
Chu Yun left without a backward glance, stepping through the spatial rift and reappearing above Huode City.
“Look, Chu Yun is still alive!” As soon as Chu Yun appeared, he immediately drew gasps of surprise from the various powerful Hegemons present.
“Chu Yun’s luck is too good. Not only did he become a King, but he even managed to escape a battle between two Emperors.” The Nine-tailed Demon Lord, Black Mountain Barbarian Lord, and others lamented in their hearts, filled with regret.
“Kill!” Just then, a squad of ill-fated Yin Bat Elite Soldiers, their minds clouded by battle intent, charged towards Chu Yun in a frenzy.
“Hmph?” Chu Yun let out a cold snort, and his King level spiritual pressure erupted.
With the two Emperors gone, he was the undisputed number one. His King level spiritual pressure surged forth, radiating outwards from Chu Yun as the center.
The charge of the Yin Bat Elite Soldiers halted abruptly as if struck by lightning. Before they could even reach Chu Yun, they were already in disarray.
Chu Yun casually swung his saber. The mere saber force, like a fierce hurricane, conjured a sky-blue tornado that swept through, shredding the Yin Bat Elite Soldiers instantly.
“Hiss…” The trailing Yin Bat Elite Soldiers, who had been hoping to pick at the spoils, simultaneously sucked in a cold breath. They didn’t even dare to look at Chu Yun and immediately turned to flee.
The Yin Bat Elite Soldiers were already heavily suppressed by the Heavenly Steed Elite Soldiers. Then, their commander, the mysterious Dream Weaver, had gone to rendezvous with the Three Kings. Chu Yun’s appearance, a King level combatant, was the final straw that broke their morale completely.
“Kill them all, leave none behind!” Seeing the Yin Bat Elite Soldiers scattering, Bai Mian shouted, leading the Heavenly Steed Elite Soldiers in pursuit, annihilating them without mercy.
“Wonderful! The Yin Bat Elite Soldiers were too numerous. If they had fought to the death, the Heavenly Steed Elite Soldiers would have suffered heavy losses. But now, the Heavenly Steed Elite Soldiers’ casualties will be minimal,” Huang Xiao laughed heartily.
“My son is safe…” Shu Tianhao uttered this, then completely lost consciousness. He was already severely injured, held only by a thread of spirit. Now that he saw Chu Yun safe and sound, his vision darkened, and he fainted.
“Island Lord–” Chaos ensued around them.
“Foster Father!” Chu Yun cried out in alarm and, like a falling meteor, rushed to Shu Tianhao’s side.
Fortunately, before the battle, Chu Yun had refined a large number of emergency Pills, distributing many bottles to the Shu family generals.
Shu Tianhao had already taken many Pills before losing consciousness. Now, three powerful medicinal forces within his body were protecting his vital energy and keeping him alive.
“He’s safe, though he had a scare. As long as he takes the Young Island Lord’s Pills and rests well for half a year, the Island Lord will fully recover,” the physician said after a careful examination.
Chu Yun breathed a sigh of relief and then anxiously asked about the whereabouts of the Three Old Generals. During his promotion to King level, he had been bathed in the Song of Will and had, in his mind’s eye, witnessed the Three Old Generals’ heroic sacrifice.
Those around him told him the truth.
Chu Yun’s tears fell immediately, his grief overwhelming. The Three Old Generals had treated him with great care, worrying tirelessly for him in the past, practically like his three grandfathers.
“Please, Young Island Lord, accept your grief. Now that the Island Lord is unconscious, the Emperors are in conflict, and there are still many powerful figures in Huode City eyeing us, we are leaderless. The Young Island Lord must take charge of the situation!” Huang Xiao knelt on one knee with a thud and cupped his hands towards Chu Yun, shouting earnestly.
“Please, Young Island Lord, take charge of the situation!”
“Please, Young Island Lord, take charge of the situation!”
“Please, Young Island Lord, take charge of the situation!”
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Huang Xiao’s kneeling action instantly awakened the surrounding generals. Yan Que, Hua Ying, Wang Zelong, Yan Jisi, Ning Yiyi, and others all knelt on one knee, shouting in unison. Finally, they rallied the entire army. Tens of thousands of soldiers, some on the back of Land Whales, some on warships, and some guarding the islands, knelt on the ground, their voices rising in a resounding wave that made the powerful figures in Huode City change their expressions.
After this battle, Chu Yun, with his Marquis level strength, had challenged those above his level and publicly slain the Land Whale King. His subsequent promotion to King further cemented his dominance. These achievements were deeply imprinted in everyone’s minds. Coupled with his past accomplishments, he had established god-like prestige among the Shu family’s soldiers.
Even if the Dragon Emperor were to emerge, or the Night Emperor were to contend, it would be difficult to shake the trust everyone had in Chu Yun.
“Very well. From today onwards, I will temporarily assume the position of Island Lord and lead the Archipelago,” Chu Yun said, surveying the scene. From his side to the far distance, a dense, dark mass of Shu family soldiers knelt. Feeling countless eyes filled with anticipation upon him, he had no choice but to agree.
As soon as he finished speaking, the Shu family army erupted in cheers that soared to the heavens, their voices completely drowning out the crashing waves.
After war came the more tedious work of post-battle cleanup.
Chu Yun issued more than a dozen orders in succession, arranging for the wounded, imprisoning prisoners, clearing the battlefield, assigning guards, and mopping up the remaining enemies.
The Shu family generals felt their hearts settle, now having a backbone. They each attended to their duties, and the entire Shu family began to function like precisely interlocking gears, moving smoothly and systematically.
In Huode City, the various powerful figures witnessed this scene, their hearts stirred with mixed emotions.
“The old generation of the Fierce Tigers of Many Stars has fallen, and the new generation’s Wushuang King has risen!”
“Chu Yun has taken control. With his exceptional talent, he will surely be even more formidable than Shu Tianhao.”
“If nothing unexpected happens, the Archipelago will become a first-class power.”
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The so-called “unexpected event” naturally referred to Emperor level powerhouses. The emergence of the Dragon Emperor and the reappearance of the Night Emperor, their fierce battle that illuminated the heavens and earth, would make anything else pale in comparison.
In the history of Xingzhou, Emperors and Sovereigns of all eras were supreme rulers who unified Xingzhou.
In the beginning, there was the Star Saint. He created heaven and earth, shot down falling stars, and civilized the archipelago. He led humanity to establish a foothold in the harsh natural environment.
Then came the You Huang, who advocated freedom and awakened the adventurous spirit in people’s hearts. Next was the Book Emperor, who spread civilization. Lastly, the Human Emperor unified freedom and discipline, bringing about the concept of nationhood.
After this, Xingzhou entered the era without Emperors.
The four Emperors emerged successively, each unifying the world and becoming the sole protagonist of their era. Their magnificent brilliance illuminated history for thousands of years, exerting a profound influence on the world.
After the mysterious death of the Night Emperor, Xingzhou entered the era without Emperors. Peak Kings became the ultimate combat power.
However, now, the Dragon Emperor has emerged, and the most mysterious Night Emperor appears to still be alive. Without a doubt, the victor of this battle will be the sole protagonist of this new era.
Will it be the Dragon Emperor, who, after being pushed to the brink of death, has survived and, after millions of years of accumulation and time’s passage, erupts with power?
Or will it be the unfathomable and mysterious Night Emperor, an veteran powerhouse who has returned from the land of death?
No one knows, and no one can predict.
The Emperor level has surpassed the limits of human comprehension. But undoubtedly, the outcome of this battle will determine the direction of this era and affect the entirety of Xingzhou.
Half an hour later.
The sky suddenly exploded. In a earth-shattering blast, two figures shot out in opposite directions.
“Dragon Emperor, I shall spare you for today!” The Night Emperor left a phantasmal trail in the air, disappearing from sight in the blink of an eye.
“Hmph, Night Emperor, this era no longer belongs to you. The next time we meet, I will reduce you to ashes!” The Dragon Emperor roared, covered in blood, and then vanished into the horizon.
After a moment of silence, everyone erupted in uproar.
The clash of the two Emperors ended far sooner than anyone expected. The final result was a mutual defeat, with neither gaining any advantage.
“The great era is dawning! This is an unprecedented great era in Xingzhou’s history!” a veteran powerhouse with white hair and beard exclaimed towards the sky.
“Indeed, in the long river of history, there has never been such a scene, with two Great Emperors appearing simultaneously,” the Nine-tailed Demon Lord said, his face ashen.
“With two Emperors contending, how should we position ourselves? This change is too sudden,” the representative from Jianghan Kingdom frowned deeply. From the moment the Heavenly Steed Elite Soldiers appeared, he had completely abandoned his plan to attack the Shu family. Now, with the appearance of the two Emperors, he no longer even had the desire to covet the Archipelago.
Everyone’s hearts were stirred, filled with apprehension and uncertainty. The situation had changed too rapidly. This was a true great era. No one could predict what tomorrow would bring; the dust stirred up by the two Emperors made everything possible.
“I never imagined that the era I live in now would be even more turbulent than my previous life,” Chu Yun mused, filled with emotion.
Seeing the two Emperors retreat, heavily injured, he felt an impulse to “pursue” them.
However, his feverish mind was quickly calmed by reason.
Emperor level powerhouses were beyond Chu Yun’s imagination. He could not fathom their true strength. Furthermore, his own combat power was currently at its lowest ebb, very feeble. There was a high probability that he would catch up only to be killed by the Great Emperors.
Most importantly, Chu Yun could only pursue one of them. He didn’t know whom he should choose to pursue.
The Dragon Emperor had taken notice of Chu Yun’s potential and demanded he kneel and become his subordinate. Given Chu Yun’s unyielding character, how could he possibly agree?
As for the Night Emperor, he had actively attacked Chu Yun. Their grievances were deep. Chu Yun not only disrupted his grand plans but also infiltrated the Night Emperor’s City and made off with his treasures. Their conflict was irreconcilable.
“In other words, although I have been promoted to King, I have also attracted the attention of two Great Emperors?” Chu Yun could only offer a wry smile after realizing his predicament.
“However, this misfortune might also be a blessing. If it were a single Night Emperor or Dragon Emperor, I would absolutely not be their match and would surely be defeated. But now, with the two Emperors clashing, I can find survival in the cracks.”
Having understood the overall situation, Chu Yun completely abandoned the idea of pursuing them. Regardless of the outcome, pursuing them would bring him no benefit.
He returned to Huode City to take charge, immediately receiving congratulations from all quarters.
With this battle, the Shu family had successfully established their nation.
However, soon after, the powerful figures all requested to take their leave. With the emergence of the two Emperors, no one could sit still. They needed to return with this news to their respective factions and carefully study how to survive in this great era.
As for the Nine-tailed Demon Lord, Black Mountain Barbarian Lord, Feiyu Sword Lord, and others, they had initially intended to make things difficult for the Shu family. But now, with Chu Yun’s promotion to King, they were afraid and had no reason to stupidly throw themselves into danger.
Chu Yun was more than happy for them to leave; the Shu family needed time to rest and re-equip after the great battle. After exchanging some pleasantries, the crowded banquet hall soon became empty.
