**Section 25: Close Cooperation**
2013-02-09 Author: Gu Zhenren
Ten-year Lesser Demons, hundred-year Great Demons, thousand-year Spirit Monsters, ten-thousand-year Tribulation Demons.
A Spirit Monster has at least a thousand years of cultivation. Li Zheng possessed three Spirit Monsters, two for combat and one for support, all with cultivation bases exceeding five thousand years.
Therefore, the Demonic Crystals Chu Yun had acquired were sufficient to elevate the cultivation of his Spirit Monsters to another level.
Although the spiritual energy of Demonic Creatures increases as their cultivation grows, placing a significant burden on their Monster Tamers, Chu Yun’s spiritual energy was abundant. After consuming three Rejuvenation Pills, he could acquire four new Spirit Monsters and one new Great Demon, provided he kept all his existing Demonic Creatures.
Currently, only his Great Demons were being promoted to Spirit Monsters. Thus, his internal spiritual energy had ample room to support the Demonic Creatures’ cultivation advancement.
“A torrent of Dao law that even Vice-Leader Li Zheng could not resist!”
“How can this be? Chu Yun is not human!”
The captured members of the Ironclad Alliance stared blankly, their faces ashen. As they watched Chu Yun descend from the sky with unhurried grace, their bodies trembled.
Their hopes were crushed. Chu Yun had killed Li Zheng before their eyes with his formidable combat power, shattering their morale and leaving no room for wishful thinking.
“It seems you were right. You persevered and obtained the true inheritance of the Ten Thousand Beasts King!” Hua Mei sighed as she looked at Chu Yun. “If I had known, I should not have left. At least then Yan Zhi would not have been in such a predicament.”
“What exactly happened? Why did the Ironclad Alliance attack you? And where have Yi Yan and Fei Yan gone?” Chu Yun could not help but ask. The group of women before him numbered only a little over twenty, not the entire contingent that Yan Zhi had set out with.
“Our Yan Zhi had an incredible stroke of luck. News of obtaining the Ten Thousand Beasts King’s inheritance and treasures leaked out. As soon as we emerged, we were ambushed and interrogated. We were forced to flee. We split into two groups: one led by me to attract attention, and the other, carrying our spoils, was to be secretly escorted by Yi Yan and Fei Yan to preserve our gains.”
Hua Mei spoke with complete trust, revealing the plan critical to Yan Zhi’s survival to Chu Yun.
“The news leaked?” Chu Yun’s brow furrowed at her words.
No secret is ever truly kept. From a Monster Tamer’s perspective, acquiring intelligence through a reconnaissance-type Demonic Creature was not difficult.
The most renowned Demonic Creatures for gathering information were the Rumor Vines. They possessed innate Dao laws, their lush foliage capable of sensing information carried by the wind and rain.
Common conversations spread outwards, dissipating into the air, the ground, and the water. These sounds grew fainter until humans could no longer hear them beyond a certain distance.
However, Rumor Vines were different; born with unique gifts, they could perceive messages within the wind, rain, and earth.
“There are too many ways to gather information. Besides Rumor Vines, Abacus Masters can perform divination and augury, stealing information from the future. This is prophecy and precognition. However, I have a hunch that this matter might be related to Bei Guangguang. He possesses the ‘Yearning Dao law’ which allows him to spy on a target’s every move from a thousand miles away. Fei Yan was once his target…”
Chu Yun’s words immediately caused Hua Mei’s expression to change.
If that were the case, were Yi Yan and her group in even greater danger than Hua Mei?
“Yearning… Bei Guangguang actually possesses such a Dao law…” Even the calm Hua Mei’s eyes flashed with panic.
“Madam Hua, I admire your character, and I felt an instant connection with Yi Yan. Miss Fei Yan is innocent and incredibly endearing. Allow me to contribute my meager strength and accompany you to rescue them!” Chu Yun suddenly spoke, volunteering.
“Young Master Chu Yun…” The women of Yan Zhi were immediately reassured. With Chu Yun beside them, they saw a glimmer of hope.
Tears of emotion welled up in many eyes. Chu Yun, a mere acquaintance, had helped them repeatedly. Logically, their cooperation with Yan Zhi had ended, and in the harsh reality of the wanderer world, parting ways and remaining indifferent would have been perfectly normal.
But Chu Yun did not do so.
He drew his sword against injustice, and upon seeing Yan Zhi in peril, he immediately slew two leaders of the Ironclad Alliance, brutally crushing their arrogance.
Then, he proactively offered further assistance. This warmth and righteousness seemed to cast a halo around this rising young powerhouse.
The domineering ruthlessness of him holding the Drunken Snow Saber…
The free and easy demeanor of him standing in the void, cloaked in a colorless Rainbow Demon…
The majestic stance of him facing a top-tier force like the Ironclad Alliance without fear…
The righteousness of him drawing his sword without hesitation upon hearing of Yan Zhi’s crisis…
The warmth of him now proactively offering help…
“Hero! Hero!”
“This is a true young hero!”
“What are Li Zheng and Xiao Xing? Those individuals were merely promising youths. Compared to Young Master Chu Yun, the difference is stark.”
At this moment, Chu Yun’s image in the hearts of the women soared infinitely, brilliant and towering, bringing them a sense of unparalleled security.
“Young Master Chu Yun…” Hua Mei murmured, her expression complex.
“Hahaha, Madam Hua, I am not offering unsolicited favors; I do have ulterior motives. The brilliant performances, the pleasant atmosphere, and the rigorous organizational structure have truly impressed me. To be frank, I represent the Shu Family and earnestly hope for deeper and more extensive cooperation with your faction. I wish for Yan Zhi to become our Shu Family’s representative in the wanderer world!” Chu Yun said with a hearty laugh and a sincere expression.
Representative!
Xingzhou was dominated by the sea, and the Island Countries were the greatest powers, vying for dominance. The wanderer world, however, transcended national boundaries, with various factions, alliances, and strongholds intertwined, a chaotic mix of heroes and ruffians.
Each Island Country was a behemoth. Their competition was intensifying, gradually permeating the wanderer world. Nearly every Island Country had a sponsored wanderer faction, engaging in power struggles for their respective national interests.
Wanderer factions were essential.
For instance, the secret treasure of the Ten Thousand Beasts King was located within the territory of Yao Shan Kingdom. Other Island Countries could not openly dispatch troops to explore it; this would be taboo and could spark wars between nations.
Therefore, they would foster wanderer factions, using their hands to extend their influence into other Island Countries.
Many top-tier factions in the wanderer world served as representatives for Island Country powers. The Ironclad Alliance, for example, was Iron Rock Country’s representative in the wanderer world. The Dream-Reversal Pavilion was the representative faction of the Dream-Source Pavilion.
“What? The Shu Family’s representative?” Hua Mei’s eyes widened in surprise before she gave a wry smile. “For our humble, third-rate faction Yan Zhi to receive such favor from Young Master Chu Yun is truly humbling… There are many top-tier factions in the wanderer world, but why choose an unknown faction like ours, Yan Zhi?”
Chu Yun chuckled. “Our Shu Family is not an Island Country power. Top-tier factions are on par with us. Of course, we have land, manpower, and a continuous stream of diverse resources. This is something wanderer factions rarely possess. Recruiting them is not impossible. However, in my opinion, Yan Zhi is a better choice than a top-tier faction! I believe you, Madam Hua, understand and are more certain of this than I am?”
“This young man will surely become a ruler and achieve great things!” At this moment, Hua Mei was profoundly moved!
She had met numerous young prodigies, but most were arrogant and self-important, taking heaven’s blessings for granted.
Never had anyone been like Chu Yun. Possessing strength far beyond ordinary people, he was nevertheless gentle and refined, humble, and approachable. Most importantly, he possessed foresight, with ambitions so grand they inspired awe.
The Shu Family was currently similar in power to a top-tier wanderer faction. Yet, Chu Yun was already laying groundwork for the future, planting pieces in the wanderer world in anticipation of unifying the Archipelago and establishing Island Countries.
Such foresight, such ambition!
“Good, good, good.” Hua Mei’s beautiful eyes flickered as she gazed deeply at Chu Yun, saying the word “good” three times.
Chu Yun met her gaze with a smile.
“I never doubt that Yan Zhi will become a top-tier force one day. The Ten Thousand Beasts King’s treasure has merely accelerated that day. However, if you fail to unify the Archipelago in the future and lack an Island Country power to back Yan Zhi, don’t blame me, Hua Mei, for looking down on you!” At this moment, Hua Mei displayed a boldness and pride that rivaled any man.
“Hahaha…” Chu Yun threw his head back and laughed, extending his palm. “Since that is the case?”
“It’s a deal!” Hua Mei extended her palm.
*Clap.*
Their palms met, ratifying a pact that would later reshape Xingzhou’s landscape under these circumstances.
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“Sister Yi Yan, what do we do? We’re surrounded and can’t break through this formation!” On a hill, another contingent of Yan Zhi occupied the high ground for defense.
At the foot of the hill, a dense encirclement of thousands of wanderers had formed. Leading this force were the top-tier factions Dream-Reversal Pavilion and Heavenly Fiend, with the rest composed of members from various second and third-rate factions, as well as numerous lone wanderers.
“Hand over the Ten Thousand Beasts King’s secret treasure, and we’ll spare your lives!”
“Does a mere third-rate faction think it can swallow such a fortune without bursting?”
“Why waste words with them? Attack directly and take the treasure by force!”
Curses rained down relentlessly, yet no one made a move. Yan Zhi held their defensive positions with excellent coordination. The besieging forces had already suffered significant losses and could only surround them without attacking.
“Found them! Alas, they are indeed trapped.” The news of the ambush on Yan Zhi to seize the Ten Thousand Beasts King’s secret treasure had spread, allowing Hua Mei and her group to locate them easily.
“It’s alright; there’s no immediate danger. However, rescuing them will not be easy. We need to make further plans.” Chu Yun, lurking nearby, wore a solemn expression.
Among the besieging forces were five or six individuals comparable to Bloody Axe Hand and Li Zheng, who fought alone. Chu Yun feared none of them individually, but he couldn’t withstand their combined assault.
[…Section 25: Close Cooperation]
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