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 the army in front of him. Boom! The ground beneath their feet cracked, and their bodies were thrown around like dolls that had lost their lives. their screams echoed, but nothing could stop Chen Wu now. The remaining enemies started to flee. Those who previously felt that victory was in their hands have now turned into people who are stricken with fear. However, Chen Wu had no intention of just letting them go. "Run? After you took everything from me?” Chen Wu's voice was low, but enough to echo throughout the battlefield. “There's no place for you guys to hide.” he clenched his fist, and black energy gathered around him, forming a dark spear that floated in the air. With one movement, he threw the spear towards the running enemy troops. Boom! The spear hit the ground, exploding with fierce power. dozens of bodies fell without even having time to scream. The energy was like hellfire, burning everything it touched to ashes. Chen Wu stepped forward, one by one the enemy's wounded bodies became a new source of strength for him. He touched their heads, absorbing their energy without hesitation. With each life taken, his power grew greater, but the darkness within him also deepened. As he finished the attack, the voice in his head spoke again. "Good, Chen Wu. with this power, nothing can stop you. Absorb it all. Absorb this world." Chen Wu fell silent, looking at his hands which were now glowing darkly with the newly absorbed energy. He felt strong, but also empty. Mei Lin... the image of Mei Lin's gently smiling face appeared in his mind. Her final voice, filled with hope, continued to echo in his heart. "Don't let your hatred destroy you..." Chen Wu shook his head, trying to chase away the sound, but he knew it was futile. "I have no choice, Mei Lin..." he muttered, as if talking to the girl's spirit. "I have to do this. I have to destroy them." He raised his gaze to the battlefield. Ahead, he saw a figure he knew well: Tian Xian, the leader of the army leading this attack. Tian Xian stood calmly, his long sword gleaming under the firelight. His gaze was cold and full of confidence. “I have to admit,” said Tian Xian with a mocking smile. "You've turned into something interesting. But it's not enough to beat me." Chen Wu didn't answer. He stepped forward, each step destroying the ground beneath him. The wind around him swirled, bringing dust and rock fragments into the air. “You will pay for what you did,” Chen Wu said coldly, his eyes burning with hatred. Tian Xian chuckled. “You think with this newfound power you can fight me? Your power is nothing more than a curse. look at you—you look more like a monster than a human now.” Chen Wu didn't care. He raised his hand, and dark energy gathered around him, forming a huge sword that looked like it was created from shadow and fire. He gripped the sword tightly, and with one swift movement, he shot towards Tian Xian. The battle between them began, Chen Wu's sword met Tian Xian's sword, creating an energy explosion that shook the battlefield. The sound of clanking swords and explosions continued to sound, shaking the ground beneath them. Chen Wu felt anger and pain burning with every swing of his sword. Every attack he unleashed was filled with deep hatred. However, Tian Xian was not an easy enemy. He parried every attack calmly, even striking back with incredible strength. "Chen Wu, look at you!" shouted Tian Xian in the middle of the battle. "That power will destroy you! Don't you realize you've lost control?" Chen Wu didn't answer. He only swung his sword with more force, forcing Tian Xian to retreat. However, in his heart, he knew Tian Xian was not completely wrong. This power… this energy… was getting the better of him. Mei Lin... the girl's voice was heard again, but this time it was fainter, as if far away. “Don't let yourself sink, Chen Wu…” The fight continues, but in Chen Wu's heart, a greater war is underway—between his hatred and the remains of his humanity. one thing is certain, this battle is not only about revenge, but also about saving himself before he truly becomes an uncontrollable monster.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
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 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
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
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
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
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
The roar of laughter filled the air. Chen Wu stood in the middle of the Tianlong Clan's training arena, his body trembling with exhaustion. In front of him, a large young man stepped forward with a disdainful smile."Chen Wu, do you really think you can be one of us? Trash like you are only fit to be servants in a stable," the young man sneered before his wooden stick hit Chen Wu in the stomach.Chen Wu fell, biting her lip to endure the pain. Fresh blood seeped from the corner of his lips, but he didn't make a sound. For him, physical pain was nothing compared to the humiliation he received every day."He doesn't even know who his father is," a girl said with a sarcastic laugh. "A child without a father, born to a woman who is now a prisoner. Shameful!"Chen Wu gritted his teeth, trying to get up, but his body was too weak. In the Tianlong Clan, every child was expected to show spiritual energy talent from an early age. However, Chen Wu, despite being 15 years old, had never felt a s