Chen Wu stood in the middle of the ruins, the dark aura surrounding him growing denser. A cold wind blew, carrying the scent of blood and death. His body trembled, not because of fear, but because of the incredible power flowing wildly within him. it felt like an uncontrollable storm, hitting every part of his body. The surviving enemies retreated slowly, their faces ashen. They could feel something terrifying radiating from Chen Wu. That energy was no ordinary energy—it carried a bone-chilling coldness and an inexplicable sense of dread. "Who... who is he now?" whispered one of the trembling enemy soldiers, his hand weakly gripping his sword. a leader of an enemy army tries to show courage. He stepped forward, raised his greatsword, and shouted, “He is just a child who lost control! Destroy him now!” Chen Wu slowly raised his head, looking at the man with shining red eyes. without another word, he stepped forward. With a movement of his hand, a wave of dark energy swept through t

The dark energy from the formation suddenly bound Zhou Long’s body like invisible chains. His sword trembled in his hand, and an immense pressure seemed to crush his body, making it hard to breathe.Zhou Long struggled, exerting all his strength. “This technique… you shouldn’t be able to use it!” he shouted angrily.Chen Wu remained calm. He stepped forward, his intimidating aura growing stronger. Zhou Long, usually cold and confident, began to lose his composure. Patriarch Tianlong, still wounded, looked at Chen Wu with a mix of shock and hope.“Chen Wu…” The Patriarch’s voice was weak, but trust shone in his eyes.Chen Wu did not turn to him; his focus was entirely on Zhou Long. “You thought you could threaten my people without consequences? You are gravely mistaken,” Chen Wu said coldly.Zhou Long gave a bitter laugh, even as his body became harder to move. “This power… whose is it really? Yours? Or something controlling your body? Look at yourself, Chen Wu. You are no longer human

Chen Wu knelt before his mother, holding her hand gently. "Mother, I am strong enough now. I won’t let anyone hurt us again. I promise I will protect you, no matter what happens."Xu Lan gazed at her son, her eyes filled with tears. "Chen Wu... what kind of power are you using? This isn’t ordinary power."Chen Wu fell silent for a moment, looking down before replying. "Mother, this power... is dark energy. I don’t know where it comes from, but it has saved me countless times. I know it’s dangerous, but I don’t care. If this is the price I have to pay to protect you, I will accept it."Xu Lan took a sharp breath. "Dark energy? Chen Wu, you must be careful. That energy... is dangerous. If you don’t control it, it could destroy you."Chen Wu looked at his mother with a burning determination in his eyes. "I know, Mother. But I also know one thing— I won’t let anyone control my life. I will use this power to protect those I love."Xu Lan fell silent, then nodded slowly. She knew her son ha

Chapter 17: A Scroll of Light Amidst the RuinsSuddenly, the air shifted. A cold and oppressive aura enveloped the square. The wind blew, carrying a dark energy that felt like a warning.Footsteps echoed, and Chen Wu emerged from the shadows, followed by a few surviving warriors of the Tianlong Clan. Though few in number, the aura radiating from Chen Wu was enough to make the air feel heavier.The burly man narrowed his eyes, then widened them in recognition. "Chen Wu?" he asked in disbelief. "The young man who defeated Zhou Long?"Chen Wu stopped a few meters away, his cold eyes staring sharply. "Who gave you the courage to trespass on Tianlong Clan territory?"The burly man grinned, masking his nervousness. "Hah! The Tianlong Clan? That clan is dead! All that's left are ruins and cowards. We're just taking what remains!"Chen Wu did not reply. He simply stepped forward, his energy rippling and causing the ground beneath him to crack. The tension grew thicker, and the warriors of the