Xu Lan had been waiting outside the main hall. When she saw Chen Wu emerge with a grim expression, she immediately knew that not much had been found inside."Our clan has been stripped, not just by the enemies, but also by those who claim to be neutral," said Chen Wu coldly.Xu Lan nodded. "When the world sees weakness, they won't hesitate to take advantage. But what did you find, Chen Wu?"Chen Wu showed her the scroll in his hand and told her about the energy crystal he had discovered. Xu Lan sighed in relief. "That's better than nothing. That scroll might help you."Chen Wu gazed toward the sky. "Mother, I will rebuild the Tianlong Clan. But I won't do it just to survive. I will make those who have ever belittled us kneel before us."Xu Lan looked at her son with a mixture of pride and worry. "Be careful with that path, Chen Wu. The world is full of ambition and resentment. Don't lose yourself along the way."Chen Wu nodded slightly, though his mind was already filled with plans fo
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
While the Tianlong Clan slowly rose from its ruins, the outside world did not remain idle. Across various regions, tensions began to simmer, and Chen Wu’s name became an unavoidable topic of conversation among rulers, merchants, and powerful cultivators.In the South, the Red Flame TerritoryIn the grand hall of the Red Flame Clan, Patriarch Hu Shan sat on a throne adorned with carvings of fiery dragons. His eyes narrowed sharply as he read the report handed to him by a messenger.“So, the Tianlong Clan has truly fallen?” he asked in a deep voice.The messenger nodded. “Yes, Patriarch. Zhou Long, whom we believed to be invincible, was defeated by a young man named Chen Wu. Furthermore, the Tianlong Patriarch has perished. The Tianlong Clan is currently in a fragile state, though Chen Wu seems to be rebuilding their strength.”Hu Shan chuckled softly, his voice reverberating through the hall. “That Zhou Long was too arrogant. Still, if a young man could defeat him, he isn’t a small thr
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
The sky above the Tianlong Clan turned a deep crimson. The air in the battlefield felt heavy, as if it were pressing down on every being still standing. Chen Wu, who had just risen from his deadly battle with Zhou Long, gazed at the horizon filled with swirling black clouds. The new power flowing within him made his blood boil, but there was a hollow feeling in his chest—a void that victory couldn't fill.He stepped toward the rubble, trying to find any remnants of the Tianlong Clan’s forces. However, the sight before him made his heart sink.The bodies of clan warriors were scattered everywhere. Those who had once looked down on Chen Wu now lay lifeless, their faces frozen in expressions of fear and agony. Chen Wu felt the hatred he had once harbored slowly fading, replaced by a vague sense of guilt."Chen Wu..." A weak voice called from the distance.Chen Wu turned to find Patriarch Tianlong lying amidst the rubble, his body riddled with wounds. His face was pale, but his eyes still
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
The energy of death, hanging heavy in the air, filled with the scent of blood and despair, began to stir. Like a storm finding its center, this energy gathered and spun, heading towards a single point—Chen Wu.Chen Wu stood at the center of the battlefield, his body radiating an increasingly intense dark aura. The energy enveloped him like a vortex of hell. Invisible hands of energy reached out, pulling everything around him into a whirlpool of unnatural power.Boom!An explosion of energy shook the ground, breaking the rocks beneath Chen Wu’s feet. His body lifted slightly into the air, surrounded by dark flames that blazed like fire. His red eyes burned brighter, and an unimaginable power began to flow violently into him.“Earth Realm… Star One…” a voice echoed in his head, filled with mysterious strength.Chen Wu gritted his teeth, his body trembling violently. An overwhelming pain struck him, as if his body was being forced beyond its limits. But this was not the end.Boom!“Earth
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
Swoosh! Clang! Bomb! The sound of explosions and weapons clinking filled the night. The Tianlong Clan was on the verge of collapse. Flames blazed everywhere, illuminating the scattered ruins. The dark sky was filled with smoke and dust, adding to the tense atmosphere in the middle of the battle. Chen Wu fell on the ground, his body covered in wounds. His hands and feet were shaking from exhaustion. Every breath felt heavy, as if his lungs could no longer hold any more air. In front of him, enemies continued to arrive, their weapons glinting under the flames. He wanted to get up, wanted to fight, but his body was too weak. The energy he had been trying to generate still didn't respond. Even in this chaos, old scornful voices from the past echoed in his head, reminding him that he was useless trash. "Chen Wu!" a gentle but firm voice woke him from his trance. Mei Lin, the girl who had always been by his side, ran towards him. His brown eyes were shining, filled with worry. I