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
Chen Wu limped away from the river, his body still feeling tired, but his heart full of turmoil. The dark energy that had been flowing within him felt like fire that burned every wound, both powerful and terrifying. The whispered voice was still ringing in his mind, echoing in the emptiness he had felt."Your blood is the key. You don't belong to them, Chen Wu. You belong to something much bigger."Chen Wu gritted his teeth, trying to ignore the voice, but he knew something had changed. He is no longer the child who was continuously beaten and scolded without fighting back. He felt a different power, a power he didn't understand but was thrilling.The night sky looked dark, the stars seemed to fade behind the black mist. The air around the forest felt heavier than usual, like there was something lurking in the darkness. Chen Wu stopped in his tracks, his breath ragged."Who are you?" he asked, his voice loud even though he felt like he was speaking to a void. "Are you the one who gave
Chen Wu returned to his small cottage located on the outskirts of the Tianlong Clan compound, a place that was more worthy of being called a warehouse than a home. The wooden walls were fragile, and the roof always leaked when it rained. In this place he lived 15 years of his life, a life full of humiliation and suffering. However, that night felt different. Chen Wu stared at his reflection in the puddle outside the hut. It was no longer the face of a weak child that he saw, but rather someone whose eyes radiated something new—strength, anger, and determination. “All this… what exactly happened to me?” he muttered. He opened his palms, and immediately felt the dark energy rekindle in his blood. The energy felt cold, but at the same time, electrifying. It was as if there was a great power hidden within him, waiting to be released. but before Chen Wu could ponder any further, a loud knock sounded on his cottage door. “Chen Wu! Open the door!” The voice belonged to Elder Lei, one of
That morning, Chen Wu stood at the edge of the valley that separated the clan territory from the dungeon where his mother was locked up. The valley was called the Valley of Darkness, a place that even the elders rarely went to. Thick mist covers every corner, and legend says that the valley is inhabited by bloodthirsty creatures. However, Chen Wu didn't care. He clutched tightly to the only thing he had from his mother—a small circle-shaped necklace with a black stone in the middle. “If I want to know the truth,” Chen Wu muttered to himself, “I have to go there.” But before he could take the first step, a voice from behind stopped him. "Chen Wu!" He turned around and found a girl standing in the distance. The girl's face glistened in the morning light, with long flowing black hair. She was Mei Lin, one of the few disciples in the Tianlong Clan who had never insulted Chen Wu. "Where are you going?" She asked, his voice full of concern. Chen Wu did not answer immediately. He knew
Chen Wu and Mei Lin walked out of the cave with heavy steps. The air in the valley felt colder, as if the world had changed after their encounter with the black-scaled creature. But for Chen Wu, things were different now. The energy he felt in his body now felt much stronger, like a fast river flowing through his veins. “You… are different,” Mei Lin whispered, looking at Chen Wu with confused and amazed eyes. “Your eyes, your aura… everything changes.” Chen Wu just stared at his own hands, where remnants of dark energy were still swirling, barely visible. “I don't know how to explain this, Mei Lin,” he said quietly. “But something has awakened inside me. And I think this is just the beginning of something big.” Mei Lin was about to answer, but a roar from the direction of the cave stopped them. They turned around and saw that the cave door was starting to close by itself. Massive rocks collapsed, sealing the place back in eternal darkness. “We can't go back,” Mei Lin said, her voi