Section 62: Another Clash
Author: Gu Zhenren
Date: 2013-02-09
The old woman in the black robe remained expressionless, observing the young girl’s reaction and thinking to herself. So my good granddaughter likes this type of boy. Heh, Chu Yun, is it? What a lucky kid…
“Grandma…” The black-robed young girl hesitated before making up her mind and softly said.
“Grandma knows what you want to say. You want to stop them from fighting, right?” the black-robed young girl nodded.
“Alas, Wan’er, you are too kind. To stop them from fighting is impossible. Between young lions, there will inevitably be conflict. This is the law of nature; they are fated enemies. They must determine who is superior. Grandma can stop them this once, but she cannot watch over them at all times. However, rest assured, if Chu Yun encounters a life-threatening crisis during the upcoming battle, Grandma will intervene and save him,” the old woman in the black robe said gently as she comforted her.
“Wan’er knew Grandma was incredibly powerful.” The black-robed young girl’s tone became joyful, and she hugged the old woman’s arm. Although her entire body was covered by the black robe, it couldn’t hide her adorable, dependent demeanor.
The old woman in the black robe couldn’t help but laugh. This was the joy of family that made her happy. But soon, her laughter stopped abruptly. “It’s about to begin.”
The black-robed young girl gasped and turned sideways, seeing that Chu Yun and Erlang Tian Jun had already left the table and were walking side-by-side towards the inn’s exit.
Every movement of the two had already captured everyone’s attention. Seeing them walk out of the inn’s main entrance, many people involuntarily left their seats and slowly followed.
“They’re finally going to fight!” “It’s impossible to estimate who will win or lose.”
“No matter the outcome, this will be a battle of great significance.”
“Indeed. This is simply a duel for burgeoning kings. Perhaps one of them will perish, or perhaps both will be severely injured. But no matter what, the loser’s heart will be forever shadowed, which will have a fatal impact on Chu Yun’s or Erlang Tian Jun’s future development.”
As discussions filled the air, Chu Yun and Erlang Tian Jun suddenly disappeared.
“Spatial Demonic Creatures! They both have Spatial Demonic Creatures!” “I really want to witness their battle!” “How can outsiders watch? If they are severely injured after the fight, won’t it leave opportunities for others to harm them? However, Little Tyrant is truly upright. Look, none of the people he brought followed.”
“Little Tyrant truly has a way with women. These women are all beautiful and charming. Are they rumored to be from the recently rising Rouge Gate?” “The Rouge Gate is already the Shu Family’s representative in the wanderer community. It’s said that Chu Yun personally supported their rise. Both the Sect Master and Deputy Sect Master have an unclear relationship with Little Tyrant. Hehehe…”
Seeing that both Chu Yun and Erlang Tian Jun had vanished, the people in the hall could only return to their seats in disappointment. In their disappointment, their gazes turned to Jin Bihan and the others.
“Are we really not sending anyone to look after the Young Island Master? Is that okay?” Hua Mei asked worriedly in a low voice.
“I trust Chu Yun.” Jin Bihan took a sip of wine, showing some coldness towards the members of the Rouge Gate. Dunhuang Princess could not be so magnanimous; no one would be in a good mood hearing gossip about someone they cared for.
This was only natural.
“Heh heh, sisters, don’t worry. If we follow, we’ll attract too much attention and be taken advantage of by those with ill intentions. The Sect Master will be fine. That brat Erlang Tian Jun would never imagine that there’s such a thing as a lease contract in this world. Although Sky Crane is the Sect Master’s Demonic Beast, it also has a connection with me. I’ll find an opportunity to escape later. Although the Sect Master didn’t ask me to help, as a subordinate, how can I just sit and eat without doing anything?” Xiao Xiaoxian said with a cunning smile.
“That’s good then,” Yi Yan said, relieved.
“Can I go too?” Fei Yan was even more direct.
“What are you going there for? Xiao Xiaoxian, you’d better not act rashly and attempt a sneak attack. I know Chu Yun’s personality best. Doing so will only displease him. The opponent is not someone he despises to the death. Don’t you realize? He’s treating Erlang Tian Jun as a whetstone,” Jin Bihan said, casually glancing at Hua Mei and the others. She then made up her mind that when Xiao Xiaoxian left, she would definitely follow.
After Chu Yun and Erlang Tian Jun left, the hall became boisterous again. However, the words of Jin Bihan and the others were overheard by the old woman in the black robe, word for word.
“Hmph! This Chu Yun is quite the lady’s man. This won’t do. For the sake of another woman’s happiness, I must discipline him properly.” Having made up her mind, the old woman in the black robe lowered her head and asked the young girl beside her, “Do you want to watch them fight?”
“Huh? Can Grandma do that? They left using Spatial Demonic Creatures.” The black-robed young girl was quite surprised. She was also a master, but rarely took action. Using Spatial Demonic Creatures to directly traverse space leaves no trace to follow.
The old woman in the black robe chuckled, “Good granddaughter, let Grandma show you my means. Don’t worry, Grandma will definitely protect your little lover.” “What little lover…” Before the black-robed young girl could finish speaking, she was grabbed by the arm and lifted by the old woman in the black robe, and the scene before her changed drastically.
When she came to her senses, Dragon Gate Inn was gone. Only she and her grandmother stood alone in the Great Desert.
The desert wind was like a knife, and the night sky’s moon was a crescent. She looked around blankly.
“No need to look. They are about seventy feet in front of us. However, they have already entered the formation space to fight.
Whispering Hometown Smoke!”
The old woman in the black robe sprinkled her hand. This was a peculiar Demonic Beast. It had no physical form, only a wisp of blue smoke. The environment it grew in was extremely harsh, and the success rate of taming it was very low. The old woman in the black robe obtained it unexpectedly while exploring.
However, a previous ancestor had also used it.
It was a top-tier reconnaissance Demonic Beast, extremely rare. This ancestor was fortunate enough to obtain it but could not sell it for much. At that time, it had no reputation and was unknown. The ancestor was falsely accused and exiled. During his exile, he accidentally discovered its capabilities: it could see his hometown from thousands of miles away.
Initially, the ancestor did not know its true value, but after realizing it, he was unwilling to sell it.
In his heart, his hometown was the most important thing, hidden deep within. To catch a glimpse of his hometown and family on a lonely moonlit night was the greatest comfort and solace.
Therefore, he named it “Whispering Hometown Smoke.”
But later, through Whispering Hometown Smoke, he unexpectedly discovered Lu Jian’s great secret, the person who had framed him back then. He used this secret to
He used this secret to return to his hometown, clear his name, and bring his enemy to justice.
Only then did Whispering Hometown Smoke become widely known. The ancestor’s experience also became a beautiful tale passed down by later generations.
However, Whispering Hometown Smoke was extremely difficult to obtain. Furthermore, the more it was used, the weaker its cultivation became, eventually dissipating into smoke. This wisp of Whispering Hometown Smoke in the old woman’s hand was likely the only one in existence, held by a Beast Tamer.
With her strength, she certainly had other means to spy on the battle between Chu Yun and Erlang Tian Jun. However, the visual effect presented by Whispering Hometown Smoke was the most outstanding.
For her beloved granddaughter, this grandmother did not hesitate to use Whispering Hometown Smoke, disregarding its value.
Under the black-robed young girl’s astonished gaze, a wisp of blue-pink smoke wafted into the air and formed a vortex. Within the vortex, an image appeared faintly, but after only two or three breaths, it became incredibly clear.
It was Chu Yun and Erlang Tian Jun fighting!
Divine Light shot into the sky, and brilliant rays burst forth. The intense battle scene immediately captivated the black-robed young girl.
She was mesmerized, focusing all her attention. She quickly grasped the situation on the battlefield and cried out in alarm, worrying about Chu Yun. It wasn’t that she had a particular fondness for Chu Yun, but seeing Chu Yun at a disadvantage made her kind heart anxious.
“Don’t worry, dear granddaughter. Little Tyrant appears to be at a disadvantage, but he is not flustered at all. This is merely a tactic of his, to try and lure out more of Erlang Tian Jun’s trump cards,” the old woman in the black robe said with a smile, hearing the girl’s exclamation.
On the battlefield, Erlang Tian Jun, clad in the Great Sun Bright Armor, wearing the Star-Scattered Boots, and wielding the Divine Moon Crescent Halberd, charged forward with great force. He was as mighty as a lion king, with divine light in his eyes, pursuing Chu Yun.
Chu Yun retreated as he fought, retaliating with the Hurricane Bow. Having consumed the Heaven Burst Pill, the Hurricane Bow’s power rivaled that of a Tribulation Demon. Each Dao Transformation arrow shot towards Erlang Tian Jun, forcing him to dodge constantly, daring not to meet the attacks head-on.
“Hmm? These arrows are strange.” The old woman in the black robe, who had been squinting her eyes, suddenly widened them upon seeing these Dao Transformation arrows, her expression filled with shock.
“This is the Dao Transformation technique? How can there be so many Dao Transformation techniques?” She recognized it but couldn’t be sure. She hadn’t expected something so unforeseen to appear at the very beginning of the battle.
“Little Tyrant, what are you hiding for? Where is your Drunken Snow Saber? Why aren’t you drawing it?” Erlang Tian Jun roared repeatedly, relentlessly pursuing Chu Yun.
Chu Yun’s expression was calm. “Erlang Tian Jun, your taunting tactics won’t work on me. My Drunken Snow Saber will naturally appear when it’s needed.”
His implication was that Erlang Tian Jun’s current attacks were not yet sufficient to warrant him drawing his saber.
“Hahaha, well done, Chu Yun. Then you’d better be careful. Void Mirror!” He patted his Immortal Pouch, and a shining round mirror flew out.
This was the Void Mirror, a rare spatial demon soldier.
Erlang Tian Jun held the Divine Moon Crescent Halberd in one hand and grabbed the Void Mirror with the other, shining it at Chu Yun.
Chu Yun, wrapped in the formless Rainbow Demon and stepping on Swift Grass Shoes, had already prepared himself and quickly dodged.
In the next moment, Erlang Tian Jun appeared where he had been. His halberd swept out with the force of a fierce tiger, but he struck empty air.
