Eternal Heart
Chapter 785: Descending upon the Battlefield

With Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng’s speed, they could reach the Snow Mountain Tribe in less than half a day.

However, Chen Yu had no idea about the specific situation on the front lines; naturally, the small Chen Family wouldn’t know either.

Thus, Chen Yu made a trip to Yunyue Sect.

When he arrived at the gate, the guards of Yunyue Sect, upon seeing Chen Yu, immediately froze in place.

The next moment, they knelt down in unison.

"Supreme Elder, we greet you."

"There’s no need for formalities."

Chen Yu casually said a word and then entered Yunyue Sect.

"Was that really Supreme Elder Chen Yu? He just spoke to me!"

Two Disciples awoke from their dreamlike state and exclaimed with surprise.

When Chen Yu passed through the Inner Sect Disciple’s activity area within Yunyue Sect, he found an enormous black statue of himself.

With such a large statue, it was no wonder that new Yunyue Sect Disciples immediately recognized Chen Yu and knelt in worship.

Moments later, in the reception hall, the Yunyue Sect Master personally came to meet him.

"Supreme Elder, after so many years, you have returned."

The Yunyue Sect Master said with a smile.

In Yunyue Sect, Chen Yu’s status was that of a Supreme Elder, which meant even the Sect Master was below him in rank.

"This time, my return to Beiyuan mainly serves to resolve the current chaos of war. Tell me the general situation."

Chen Yu went straight to the point.

He did not plan to stay in Beiyuan for long.

After all, relative to Kunyun Realm, Beiyuan was just a small, impoverished area.

To repel the foreign tribes, the real battlefield lay within the Three Ancient Kingdoms.

"The Holy Land forces currently stationed in Beiyuan are located where the Bi Hai Tribe once was, and our three countries with the three major tribes are gathered at the War Alliance Tribe, confronting them..."

Yunyue Sect, being a major sect of Chu Country, had access to more intelligence, giving Chen Yu a clearer understanding.

From the Sect Master of Yunyue, Chen Yu even discovered that the leader of the Holy Land forces was named "Deng Kuan."

"It’s this guy."

Chen Yu murmured to himself, having some recollection of this "Deng Kuan."

Back then, during the trial at Sky Sea Mountain, Chen Yu had had some disputes with Deng Kuan.

It seemed they were fated to meet as enemies.

"I’m heading to the battlefield right now."

After obtaining the basic information, Chen Yu prepared to take immediate action.

"Sect Master, there’s urgent news to report."

A loud voice came from outside the hall.

"Don’t you see that I’m discussing matters with the Supreme Elder?"

The Yunyue Sect Master said with a hint of displeasure.

Not only was Chen Yu Yunyue Sect’s Supreme Elder, but he was also one of the leaders of the Three Kingdoms Alliance, placing him far above the other Gongyang Supreme Elder within the sect.

It could be said that as long as Chen Yu lived, Yunyue Sect would never decline and could even aspire to reach the heights of Bone Demon Palace.

Still, since the meeting was already interrupted, the Yunyue Sect Master let the messenger present the news.

Upon reading it, the Sect Master’s expression instantly changed.

"What has happened?"

Chen Yu sharply noticed that it was likely to be bad news.

"The Holy Land forces have suddenly launched an attack. The Iron Refining Tribe and Mantu Tribe have both been attacked. The Gongyang Supreme Elder has ordered Yunyue Sect to send troops to assist the Iron Refining Tribe."

The Sect Master reported right away.

Originally, the Holy Land forces were at an advantage. Now that the enemy had suddenly attacked, they were sure to have a great chance of success.

"There’s no need to send troops."

Chen Yu’s calm voice suddenly rang out.

"What?"

The Sect Master was momentarily stunned. No need to send troops, no need to support?

"I’ll handle it myself."

Chen Yu spoke very casually, yet his words carried absolute confidence.

After bidding farewell to the Sect Master, Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng immediately set off toward the Snow Mountain Iron Refining Tribe.

"Could he be about to create another miracle?"

The Sect Master smiled slightly and then waved his hand dismissively: "No need to send troops."

...

The Iron Refining Tribe was established amidst a range of continuous mountains.

At this moment, within the mountains, the non-stop sounds of explosions and weapon clashes echoed continuously.

The Iron Refining Tribe was completely surrounded.

Many strong individuals from Chu Country and tribespeople, relying on Arrays for defense, were taking defensive measures, struggling to resist the enemy, and waiting for support from behind.

"Two old men, I advise you to surrender sooner rather than later. Once this Holy Guard breaks through, you’ll only become captives."

In the sky outside the tribe, a red-haired man stood with his arms crossed in front of his chest, his demeanor nonchalant and unruly.

Inside the tribe, both the Absolute Yin Ancestor and the Refining Iron Clan Chief’s expressions immediately darkened.

"You little fellow, such disrespect."

The Refining Iron Clan Chief, hot-tempered, immediately rebuked.

"In this world, one only needs strength. What use is propriety?"

The red-haired man revealed a mocking smile.

The next moment, a scorching, crimson red flame burst forth from within him, forming into a surging fire cloud that obscured a section of the sky.

With a sweep of the red-haired man’s hand, a giant Fireball about twenty-odd zhang in diameter condensed from within the fire cloud and descended from the sky with an intimidating force.

"Block it, Absolute Yin Ancestor!"

The Refining Iron Clan Chief’s complexion changed dramatically, shouting toward the Absolute Yin Ancestor beside him.

Suddenly, two Peak Middle Stage Guiyuan Realm powerhouses acted together, complementing the tribe’s Array, managing to block that red-haired man’s single strike.

However, the tribe’s Array was thereby weakened by a fraction.

"This child’s strength is formidable."

The Refining Iron Clan Chief felt a surge of trepidation.

The red-haired man was in the Late Guiyuan Realm, yet his strength was extraordinary. The combined efforts of the Refining Iron Clan Chief and the Absolute Yin Ancestor, both Peak Middle Stage Guiyuan Realm, were not his match.

Moreover, it seemed that the man was not even giving it his all, as though he was merely "playing."

"It will take at least a day for the Chu Country reinforcements to arrive here."

The Absolute Yin Ancestor’s gaze darkened slightly, sensing an ominous development.

Could they hold out for a day?

"You’re all cowering, so there’s not much fun to be had!"

The red-haired man in the sky shook his head and sighed, a mocking smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

"Break through this place in half an hour!"

The next moment, the red-haired man’s expression changed suddenly and he bellowed out loud.

"Half an hour!"

"This man actually plans to break us within half an hour."

Inside the Iron Refining Tribe, everyone was shocked, thrown into a panic.

Even the several high-ranking warriors of the Guiyuan Realm were visibly moved, their minds filled with turmoil.

It would take Chu Country’s reinforcements a full day to arrive, but the enemy threatened to break through in just half an hour!

The moment the order was given, the force from the Holy Land launched a full-scale assault.

Apart from that red-haired man, there were five other Guiyuan Realm warriors on their side, and now they all struck at once, attacks coming from all directions like a blanket covering the sky.

"Clan Leader, the array on the west side has suffered significant damage."

"We can’t hold out here!"

...

In less than the time it takes to finish a cup of tea, the array shattered with a loud boom, and the force from the Holy Land broke through.

"Together, attack!"

The Absolute Yin Ancestor and the Refining Iron Clan Chief faced the strongest red-haired man.

"Do you really think you can do nothing to us?" The red-haired man’s face showed mockery.

Within the Holy Land, he was of Silver Emblem Holy Guard ranking, but he already possessed the qualifications to challenge for the Golden Emblem Holy Guard position. His true strength was such that he could likely defeat a late-stage Guiyuan Realm warrior within twenty moves.

The red-haired man swung his palms, and two balls of raging flames erupted forth, turning into two flame dragons with a terrifying might.

Boom~

In the ensuing clash, the Refining Iron Clan Chief and the Absolute Yin Ancestor were both repelled by a single palm strike from the red-haired man, their bodies scorched in many places, looking extremely wretched.

"Is this his true strength?"

The Absolute Yin Ancestor’s face showed bitterness, feeling powerless.

The Refining Iron Clan Chief was also helpless.

They had accepted reality, their fighting spirit had waned, and they were preparing to face a terrible defeat.

But suddenly,

The red-haired man right in front of them widened his eyes, his pupils suddenly constricting with a frightened color on his face and a slight shake of his head.

"No, it’s impossible..."

The red-haired man stared into the distance, his voice trembling.

The Refining Iron Clan Chief and the Absolute Yin Ancestor were baffled by this scene, not understanding what had happened.

The arrogant and overbearing red-haired man from just a moment ago had unexpectedly taken on this appearance, as if shocked by something terrifying.

"No, how could he be here?"

The red-haired man’s inner terror surged.

"Retreat!"

He shouted loudly.

This command left everyone dumbfounded, clueless.

Especially those on his own side, who watched as they were about to take this place, only for their leader to suddenly call for a retreat—had he lost his mind?

At that moment, from the distant heavens, an ice-cold voice came with an endless authority: "Where do you think you’re retreating to?"

The world changed color, the winds and clouds were turned on their heads, and those from the Holy Land force all shivered inexplicably, fear rising in their hearts.

Swoosh! Swoosh!

Two figures descended from the distant sky.

"Chen Yu?"

The Absolute Yin Ancestor was shocked to see Chen Yu appear.

Who could have expected, at such a critical moment, it would be Chen Yu—who had never before been seen in Beiyuan—to come to their aid.

"Yu’er."

Elder Mao was also visibly excited among the crowd.

Swoosh—

The red-haired man and two other Guiyuan Realm warriors turned and fled.

Among the three of them, the red-haired man was a Silver Emblem Holy Guard, while the other two were reserve Holy Guards, all of whom were knowledgeable about Chen Yu’s situation.

"You won’t be escaping anywhere."

Chen Yu’s cold gaze swept ahead, and he let out a cold snort.

This snort, imbued with the Profound Meaning of the Demon Sound Howl, turned into a twisted sonic wave and roared towards those in front of him.

Spurt!

The three Guiyuan Realm warriors simultaneously spit out a mouthful of blood.

Apart from the red-haired man, the other two Guiyuan Realm fighters directly plummeted, dead on the spot.

Their internal organs had been shattered by Chen Yu’s single cold snort!

"How... How did this happen?"

The people of the tribe were astonished.

Chen Yu hadn’t even made a move, and just a mere cold snort had caused two high-ranking Guiyuan Realm warriors to fall dead on the spot!

The gravely injured red-haired man erupted with all his might in the next instant and even used a secret technique to double his speed, turning into a streak of red flame and fleeing far away.

"...Thank goodness, the crisis is over."

The Refining Iron Clan Chief let out a big sigh of relief.

With the two high-ranking warriors fallen and the strongest red-haired man having fled, the battle had been won by the tribe and the Three Kingdoms.

Looking at Chen Yu, the Refining Iron Clan Chief felt a sense of reverence.

He couldn’t imagine how far Chen Yu, who had disappeared for all these years, had progressed in his cultivation.

"I told you, you won’t be going anywhere!"

Chen Yu’s gaze followed into the distance, his finger lightly flicked, and a streak of blood-red Sword Qi burst forth.

This was the Yangming Sword Point, but to deal with a Silver Emblem Holy Guard, he only used a tenth of his power.

Whiz!

The blood-red Sword Qi flew through the sky, aiming for the red-haired man a thousand yards away.

"I’ve already escaped a thousand yards away, why..."

He discovered in terror that he couldn’t dodge at all.

Spurt!

The Sword Qi pierced through his chest, leaving a huge hole.

The red-haired man’s body fell from the sky.