### Chapter 44: Truth Strikes the Heart!
2013-02-09 Author: Gu Zhenren
Such fighting spirit, such courage!
In an instant, a question arose in Zi’s heart – could such a person be assassinated?
This “Landscape and Nation Map” was certainly not painted by him. However, he had interacted with the painting for longer than anyone present. To prepare for this assassination, he had meticulously planned for a long time and invested a great deal of energy in studying it.
Therefore, he was more deeply immersed in the painting than anyone else.
Chu Yun’s words sent his mind into a state of utter chaos. He had already been shaken by Chu Yun’s spirit and will, and his gaze subconsciously avoided Chu Yun’s. Without even realizing it himself, cold sweat beaded on his forehead.
He swallowed, forced himself to calm down, and continued to turn the scroll.
Finally, he reached the latter section and stopped for the third time.
He saw ice mountains like land, fine snow drifting, and the setting sun staining the horizon with a deep red glow.
Just as Zi was about to speak, uttering a lament and sigh of “The landscape remains, the setting sun is red…”, he heard Chu Yun laughing heartily before him.
The laughter echoed endlessly, soaring into the heavens, bold and unrestrained.
Everyone fell silent, their gazes turning to Chu Yun.
Chu Yun rose from his seat. A sudden gust of wind swept up the hem of his robe, rustling like a battle flag. His black hair danced wildly, and his eyes blazed with fiery fighting spirit and resolve. His posture was as upright as a spear, like a god of war descending!
He snatched the scroll, his gaze fixed upon it, and bellowed, “Northern country scenery, a thousand miles of ice, ten thousand miles of snow. Looking at the mountains and rivers, only vast emptiness remains; along the great river, the flow is lost. Mountains dance like silver snakes, plains gallop like elephants, daring to compete in height with the heavens. On a clear day, see the red adornments and pure white, exceptionally charming.”
“The landscape is so enchanting, drawing countless heroes to bow. Alas, the Hegemon had a slight deficiency in literary talent; the Book Emperor and Night Emperor, slightly less refined. The generation of Star Saints, opening heaven and earth, only knew how to shoot stars with a bow. All have passed; for truly remarkable figures, look to this day!”
For a moment, shock froze on everyone’s faces.
What kind of poem was this!
What kind of song was this!
He actually compared himself to You Huang, Book Emperor, Night Emperor, and Hegemon. He even claimed that the Star Saint only knew how to shoot stars with a bow?
How arrogant was this? How presumptuous!
But why…
Was his heart filled with passion and great ambition?
Everyone was speechless, staring blankly at Chu Yun.
At this moment, Chu Yun’s slender figure seemed to grow as tall as a mountain. His entire being seemed to radiate a glow, the radiance of humanity, the brilliance of a hero.
Ten thousand rays of light!
In a daze, Zi seemed to see a sun rising from the horizon, ruling the world, illuminating all beings.
“Magnanimity… magnanimity made him shed tears, his eyes flashing with fervent light.”
It was not that his heart was too soft, but that the sun was too dazzling!
The representatives of Jianghan Kingdom were troubled.
Why hadn’t Zi made a move? The Country Lord was waiting for a response from afar!
“Hahaha, didn’t you want to challenge Wushuang?” Chu Yun suddenly threw out his arms, dropping the scroll. His eyes shot out a sharpness like knives, directly at Nine-tailed Demon Lord, Black Mountain Barbarian Lord, and others. His voice boomed like thunder, “I am Wushuang, Wushuang is me! You want to challenge me, come on, do you still dare!”
*Dong!*
The Heart Truth Resonant Stone suddenly let out a resounding chime, like the azure sky, its brilliance illuminating everyone’s face at the feast.
The shock on everyone’s faces, which had just begun to subside, immediately froze again.
“How is this possible? Chu Yun and Wushuang are the same person?!”
“The evidence is conclusive, the Heart Truth Resonant Stone emitted blue light, this is true!”
Black Mountain Barbarian Lord’s eyes widened, and Nine-tailed Demon Lord couldn’t help but take a few steps back, intimidated by Chu Yun’s presence.
To challenge Wushuang was to challenge Chu Yun. With their mere Jun level strength and current courage, how could they dare?
Chu Yun laughed heartily and then turned to Zen Lord, stating plainly, “Indeed, Bei Guang attacked me in Yao Shan Kingdom, and now he is my captive. He is in my hands, his life and death are at my whim. Your Kutuo Temple can come to redeem him, but the price must be sincere.”
*Dong!*
The Heart Truth Resonant Stone glowed blue again. This was irrefutable evidence, and Zen Lord immediately panicked, exclaiming, “What, Master Bei Guang is still alive?”
He had originally thought Bei Guang was dead and had come to seek an explanation. He never expected Bei Guang to be alive, with Chu Yun holding him hostage. This immediately made Zen Lord extremely wary, leaving him at a loss.
Chu Yun did not look at him again but looked up into the distance and shouted, “Land Whale King, you actually dare to invade my Archipelago. I’ll tell you the truth, Greedy Wolf King has already been killed by me. Since you are seeking death, I will fulfill your wish and make you the second King to die by my blade.”
His voice was clear and resonant, echoing through Heaven and Earth, the lingering sound long and unending.
“What did he just say?!” Chu Yun’s words were like a deep-sea bomb, exploding in the hearts of everyone at the feast.
*Dong!*
The Heart Truth Resonant Stone trembled. The blue light that erupted at this moment was so dazzling. Yet, in everyone’s hearts, it was so cold!
Some of them gaped, not knowing what to say.
Some’s eyes were about to pop out, in extreme shock.
Some slapped their cheeks, trying to confirm they were not dreaming.
*Dong dong dong!*
*Dong dong yo*
Just as everyone had no time to process Chu Yun’s successive “verbal bombardments,” the dense sound of war drums suddenly erupted from all directions.
“Kill, kill, kill!”
“Kill, kill, kill!”
The shouts of millions of people shook the heavens and the earth, forming boundless sound waves that swept in from all directions.
With Chu Yun’s words as the prelude, at this moment, the Shu Family’s pre-arranged ambush was launched!
From the 108 city-level islands of the Archipelago, small mountain-like giant mirrors, known as the True Return Mirrors that Chu Yun obtained from the Divine Treasury World, were deployed. They buzzed as beams of light, dozens of feet in diameter, shot straight out from their surfaces.
“Hmm?” On the back of the Land Whale, the generals of the East Sea Faction changed their expressions.
The beams of light pierced the sky and connected end-to-end. In an instant, above the Archipelago, they wove a giant net of white light.
*Boom boom boom!*
The light mirrors in the sea area around Huode City suddenly turned their surfaces, and several beams of light struck the sea surface around the Land Whale, stirring up millions of waves.
“Not good, these are True Return Mirrors! How do they have this set of Demon Soldiers!” Master Xinghen recognized the mirrors and exclaimed in shock.
“What is the function of the True Return Mirrors?” Those around were clueless, but the next moment, their mouths opened in astonishment.
The beams of light hitting the sea surface disappeared, and in the vast, empty seawater, layers of Shu Family troops materialized out of nowhere.
“The function of the True Return Mirrors is to transmit troops. With this set of Demon Soldiers, the Shu Family can quickly mobilize troops from various islands to the battlefield. We must destroy these mirrors, otherwise, we will be facing the entire military strength of the Archipelago!” Master Xinghen shouted.
This statement immediately caused a stir among the high command of the East Sea Faction.
“So that’s how it is!”
“Destroy these True Return Mirrors, they must be destroyed.”
“Our original plan was to directly attack Huode City, breaking through their defenses point by point. But now, with the True Return Mirrors, they can mobilize all their dispersed defensive forces. This has completely disrupted our tactics! Who dares to step forward and destroy the mirrors?”
However, before they could even finalize their plan, the Shu Family army had already attacked.
“For those in a chaotic World, I, Old Red Spear, will show no mercy!” Old Red Spear, wielding his crimson-tasseled spear, stood imposing and majestic at the prow of the ship. The warship split the waves, the old general’s silver beard trembled in the wind, and his gaze was like iron.
“Establish the Nation, Establish the Nation!” Old Monkey Qiao shouted, also leading a fleet of warships.
“Just a little more, and the dream of peace will be realized. We absolutely cannot let you steal our dream!” Old Fish King led the Sea Spider elite cavalry, his eyes blood red, his battle spirit burning.
*Clang clang clang!*
The warships directly crashed into the Land Whale, and makeshift gangplanks were instantly set up. Countless warriors, armed with tiger-head sabers, clad in crimson, with bronze bells at their waists, shouted in unison, surging forward like a blood-red tide.
“These are the Bronze Bell Elite! Chu Yun’s innovation from years ago, the largest elite troop in Xingzhou!” Someone in the high command of the East Sea Faction immediately recognized the origin of this charging force. They had also gathered intelligence on the Shu Family.
“They are actually attacking us proactively? How dare they?” The high-ranking officials watched the Shu Family army charge into the depths of the Land Whale, somewhat stunned. In their plan, they were the ones who were supposed to be the attackers.
“The men of the Shu Family live up to their reputation, truly fierce!”
“To attack proactively like this has disrupted the East Sea Faction’s rhythm.”
At the state banquet in Huode City, everyone had been rendered numb by Chu Yun’s series of pronouncements. The sudden outbreak of war actually shocked them back to their senses.
“It’s no wonder. The Shu Family is in ruins, and passive defense would lead to heavy losses for all the islands. It’s better to set the battlefield on the back of the Land Whale. At the same time, with the True Return Mirrors, they can mobilize troops in a timely manner, greatly benefiting their offensive. Passive defense would give the enemy time to prepare and then eliminate these mirrors.”
“Thus, the key points of this battle are twofold. One is whether the Shu Family can capture the East Sea Faction’s Land Whale base and defeat them. The second is whether the Land Whale King’s King level combat power can be contained.”
“Indeed. If the Land Whale King wishes to unify the Archipelago, someone must stand against him. Otherwise, even if the Shu Family’s high command is eliminated, the Archipelago will only return to its former state of chaos and divided warlords. If the Land Whale King cannot stabilize the situation immediately, forces like Jianghan Kingdom will also dispatch troops, and the Land Whale King will never get another chance.”
“Similarly, even if the Shu Family defeats the East Sea Faction in battle, if their high command is annihilated by the Land Whale King, it will be considered a defeat. The consequences will be renewed chaos, with Jianghan Kingdom profiting. In other words, this battle requires attention to both sides. Victory in both individual duels and large-scale combined arms battles is necessary to be considered the true winner.”
The attendees at the banquet were all powerful figures from various factions, shrewd and experienced. Not long after the battle began, they had already clearly analyzed the critical points of this war.
“To deal with the Land Whale King, among the Shu Family, only Chu Yun remains. The fact that he could kill Greedy Wolf King is incredible, but it is true. In that case, only he can contain the Land Whale King. Hmm? Where did Chu Yun go?” At this moment, someone suddenly realized that Chu Yun had quietly disappeared and quickly asked.
“In the sky!” someone suddenly pointed to the sky and shouted.
“Hmm? He holds a sword in his left hand and a saber in his right, standing in the air, staring directly in the direction of the Land Whale King, but not charging. What does he intend to do?” Everyone looked up, their hearts filled with confusion.
(To be continued.)
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