Chapter 50: Voluntarily Conceding
By Gu Zhenren, February 9, 2013
The Taibai Golden Feather Eagle is a well-known demonic beast in Xingzhou. Upon birth, it is only palm-sized, resembling a newly hatched, tender yellow chick.
Even at the Lesser Demon level, it remains about the size of an ordinary small bird, exceptionally miniature. Its size starts to grow gradually at the Great Demon level, but at the Spirit Monster level, its physique is still not substantial.
Ordinary Spirit Monsters, like Sky Foxes, appear as small mountains when their true forms are revealed. A Spirit Monster-level Taibai Golden Feather Eagle, at most, is equivalent to a small hill.
However, after sacrificing its size, it gains unparalleled speed, renowned throughout the world.
With a flap of its wings, the Taibai Golden Feather Eagle transforms into a golden-white streak of light, shaking heaven and earth. In an instant, it crosses an immeasurable distance to appear before Chu Yun.
“Colorless Rainbow Demon,” Chu Yun says, tapping his Immortal Pouch and summoning the Rainbow Demon. It envelops him, and he vanishes from his original spot.
With a loud boom, the Taibai Golden Feather Eagle’s grasp misses, creating a deep hole in the ground where Chu Yun was standing.
Failing to strike, it soars back into the sky. Its speed is so incredible that the golden-white streak of light leaves a jagged line on people’s retinas.
“Even invisibility won’t work! Guiding Arrow!” the Little Arrow God exclaims with a hearty laugh. He already has countermeasures prepared. He has already identified Chu Yun as his most formidable opponent of the same age. He draws a secret arrow, which turns into a streak of light and shoots out, disappearing into the distance and soon beyond the horizon.
“How could it miss?!… The Little Arrow God’s smile freezes instantly, disbelief etched on his face. “My Guiding Arrow doesn’t rely on aura or bloodline. It was jointly developed by Weapon Forging Masters and Abacus Masters, following the rules of Heaven and Earth to ensure every shot hits its mark!”
This situation is beyond his comprehension.
Guiding Arrows are extremely precious because, regardless of who shoots them, they are always accurate.
Yet, the reality before him forces the Mengyuan Prince to accept it.
“It missed? It actually missed!” He quickly recovers, his eyes narrowing. He realizes Chu Yun might be right beside him, and a great sense of crisis washes over him.
He frantically activates his Cloud-Chasing Phantom Boots, his figure constantly shifting like a soaring crane or a darting hummingbird. At this moment, he displays astonishing agility, sometimes flying straight, sometimes twisting and turning with unexpected and mysterious changes of direction.
“My strongest counter to invisibility has failed! What should I do? What should I do?” While rapidly changing direction and flying wildly through the air to evade Chu Yun’s imagined approach, his mind races, desperately searching for a solution to this predicament.
“This Little Arrow God’s footwork is truly impressive. He’s pushed the Cloud-Chasing Phantom Boots to their peak. It’s genuinely difficult for any opponent to get close to him. But doesn’t he get tired of veering like this?”
Chu Yun is actually still on the ground. The Colorless Rainbow Demon, through its ability to deflect, has defeated the Little Zi Zai Formless Art. This cultivation method can conceal even Heaven and Earth, let alone prevent a Guiding Arrow?
With his hands clasped behind his back, Chu Yun calmly watches the Mengyuan Prince in the sky, drenched in sweat and energetically performing various evasive maneuvers.
Of course, the Mengyuan Prince is tired!
He pants, dizzy from his own movements. An unknown enemy is the most terrifying. Who knows where Chu Yun is right now?
Who knows if Chu Yun is right behind him, holding that world-famous Drunken Snow Saber?
“I cannot stop!”
He roars internally. He must not stop. If he stops, he is likely to lose.
“I not only represent myself but also the Mongol Yuan Nation. Even if I lose, I cannot lose like this. Losing face for myself is losing face for my father, and for the Mongol Yuan Nation!”
He fails to realize that his mindset has shifted from seeking victory to considering how to lose with dignity.
This realization doesn’t help him.
Chu Yun’s unfathomable strength has exceeded his expectations. He had anticipated at least a thrilling battle. However, he unexpectedly found himself defeated by Chu Yun in his most proud and confident domain right from the start.
When he unleashed his trump card, the Taibai Golden Feather Eagle, Chu Yun suddenly went invisible, causing his Taibai Golden Feather Eagle to lose its target and circle aimlessly in the sky, creating a truly awkward situation!
“What is happening? I thought the Taibai Golden Feather Eagle would display its might,” someone exclaims, eyes wide with disbelief.
“Chu Yun went invisible. That’s right, it’s his invisibility technique. He used it previously to launch a surprise attack on the allied forces, achieving a record of fighting against ten thousand with one,” a representative from a faction that was part of the former allied forces shouts out, recalling unpleasant memories.
“What monster is Chu Yun using? That invisibility technique is highly unusual. Didn’t you notice? The Little Arrow God’s method of revealing invisible targets had absolutely no effect.” Many people marvel repeatedly.
“The Little Arrow God has his trump cards, and Chu Yun has his. It seems Chu Yun’s trump card is even superior.”
“I never expected that after just a few months, his strength would feel so unfathomable!” Ma Youcai, Wei Que, and others, present as representatives of their factions, had also come to watch the battle from the mountainside. Seeing this scene, their expressions are complex.
Seated beside them is Hua Ying, also a former classmate. He stares intently at the mountaintop, his face betraying his shock. “He’s holding back. Given Chu Yun’s combat style, if he doesn’t move, he doesn’t move, but when he does, it’s like mountains collapsing and the earth shattering, making one feel an unstoppable force. He bravely faces any formidable opponent without fear. Yet, now he’s hidden on the sidelines, evidently wanting to spare the face of the Mongol Yuan Nation. Has his strength truly reached this level?”
Hua Ying possesses sharp insight, unmatched by ordinary people. Upon realizing this, he is greatly shaken. In the two-plus months since they last saw each other, Chu Yun’s strength has grown beyond expectations.
“How strong is he exactly?” This question echoes in the minds of the discerning observers.
“No, this cannot continue! My stamina is depleting rapidly. I must take a risk!” The Little Arrow God grinds his teeth, suddenly changing direction again, executing evasive maneuvers that make onlookers dizzy. Then, he leaps into the air. Within the time he “bought,” he finally has a moment to summon his defensive monster.
A golden circlet encircles his body, spinning continuously. Light and shadows flicker on the circlet. As it spins rapidly, dragon roars can be heard intermittently, and various dragon shadows appear and disappear.
This is the Dragon Emperor Circlet, the defensive monster the Little Arrow God relies on. He had never used this formidable monster in academy exchanges before. But Chu Yun is simply too powerful, and his various tactics have made the Little Arrow God extremely apprehensive.
He must summon this demon weapon.
“I’ve stabilized my position!” Protected by the Dragon Emperor Circlet, the Little Arrow God immediately feels a sense of security, and his uneasy feeling dissipates by more than half.
Simultaneously, his dwindling fighting spirit is somewhat restored. “With the Dragon Emperor Circlet protecting me, there’s still a glimmer of hope in this battle.”
“Good, the Little Arrow God has successfully summoned his defensive monster. Although it can’t break the invisibility, it’s a form of passive defense.”
“How will Chu Yun respond? He can’t remain invisible and not attack forever, can he?”
“This is where the real battle begins. The fierce confrontation, the magnificent duel of cultivation methods, is finally about to start.”
Seeing the Little Arrow God securely protected by the Dragon Emperor Circlet, the spectators’ spirits lift.
“Chu Yun, come out. I admit I cannot break your invisibility tactic, and this round goes to me. However, before we conclude, let us engage in a proper spar with offense against offense.” The Little Arrow God suddenly shouts out, this being the best approach he could devise.
He readily admits his shortcomings, displaying a bold and straightforward demeanor. Even in defeat, he won’t lose face.
“Very well.” Chu Yun reveals himself. He summons the Sky Fox to confront the Taibai Golden Feather Eagle. One hand holds the Drunken Snow Saber, and the other holds the Lishan Dragon Eye Flower Branch, unleashing a cultivation method attack that resembles a thousand fireworks blooming simultaneously.
“Good, come on!” the Little Arrow God cries out, his spirit revitalized. He urges his monster forward, meeting Chu Yun’s onslaught.
“Excellent, a great fight!”
“This is the kind of battle we wanted to see!”
“Truly remarkable! Both are young heroes, unleashing such brilliant and surging offensives! Heaven and Earth themselves are changing color, and the sun and moon have lost their light!”
The spectators’ excitement, like sparks hitting oil, ignites with a roar.
This is the battle they wished to witness, the confrontation that aligns with their expectations.
“This is the battle I’ve always imagined!” The Little Arrow God also feels a sense of exhilaration, his face growing redder as he fights. Gradually, his emotions and fighting spirit are stirred, dispelling his earlier fear and frustration.
This exchange lasts for a full half hour.
The onlookers are all stunned by the spectacle.
“They truly are the most outstanding figures of the younger generation. Such a ferocious offensive, and it can be sustained for so long!”
“The stamina of these two is incredible. Truly terrifying. The Little Arrow God has the resources of the Mongol Yuan Nation, and the Little Tyrant has the accumulation from the King’s Treasures. This is a true match of talent, a worthy opponent.”
“Three Spirit Monsters, four Spirit Monsters… five Spirit Monsters! Chu Yun can actually command five Spirit Monsters.”
As the battle progresses, Chu Yun gradually reveals five Spirit Monsters. This discovery naturally stirs another wave of excitement among the spectators.
“This isn’t right! This still isn’t his full strength; he’s holding back.” As the battle continues, the Little Arrow God’s expression changes. He finally senses something is amiss. No matter how much power he exerts, Chu Yun can match it with ease.
“He has the Eight-tailed Sky Fox, and my Taibai Golden Feather Eagle is entangled. He also has a mysterious monster capable of invisibility, the Spirit Monster-level Hurricane Bow and Drunken Snow Saber, and the legendary Lishan Dragon Eye Flower Branch. The overall quality of these monsters surpasses mine. And he’s still holding back!”
“He’s going easy on me. He’s been sparring, not fighting with his full strength. All to preserve the face of my Mongol Yuan Nation.”
This realization causes the Little Arrow God to deflate instantly. His fighting spirit vanishes completely, and he no longer wishes to continue.
“I’ve exhausted my strength and surrender. I am not your opponent.” He suddenly shifts his body, leaps out of the battle circle, and shouts loudly.
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