Chen Yu could tell that for some unknown reason, this group of people didn’t want him to leave.
But staying here would definitely lead to no good.
"Are the esteemed elders planning to personally test my strength?"
Chen Yu had a trace of mockery on his face.
Upon hearing this, several elders’ faces turned slightly cold, dissatisfied with Chen Yu’s attitude.
"That’s not necessary. With the multitude of talents in the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest, any one of them could easily test your strength."
The Law Enforcement Elder spoke coldly.
"Very well."
Chen Yu’s agreement was so straightforward that it surprised many.
"However, although I feel I’ve made some progress, I admit my training on this trip wasn’t thorough. May I ask if what Elder Wu mentioned earlier about choosing any cultivation technique is still valid?"After agreeing, Chen Yu made another request.
Choosing cultivation techniques at the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest required following certain rules and contributing points.
Furthermore, he wasn’t qualified to choose some core techniques.
He initially planned to leave immediately, but now that he couldn’t leave so quickly, he wanted to take whatever benefits he could.
The higher-ups didn’t expect Chen Yu to agree to the "test" but then bring this up.
Since Chen Yu agreed to their request, the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest felt compelled to honor it, especially since they had mentioned such a possibility before.
"You may choose any one."
Elder Wu agreed.
"I wonder which senior brother will test my strength?"
Chen Yu said with a smile, looking quite expectant.
During five years of seclusion in the small world, he believed he’d improved significantly in all aspects but had never sparred with anyone.
"I will."
Zhu Lingyu came forward excitedly.
She had long wanted to prove herself against Chen Yu but never had the chance, and now she eagerly stepped forward.
Over these five years, she had focused on her seclusion and reached four and a half star king level, significantly increasing her strength.
"Lingyu, stand down."
An old man with red hair spoke calmly, with an undeniable tone.
Zhu Lingyu was his descendant, exceptionally talented, and he, as the Ancestor, paid close attention. Noticing some feelings between Zhu Lingyu and Chen Yu due to a previous mission, he feared she might go easy.
Zhu Lingyu didn’t dare defy her grandfather’s order and reluctantly stepped back.
"Zhu Yifan, come spar with Junior Brother Chen."
The Law Enforcement Elder suddenly spoke, his voice loud.
Many disciples of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest, upon hearing Chen Yu’s return, gathered nearby to see how the matter would be resolved. Zhu Yifan was among them.
Quickly, a square-faced red-haired man approached, Zhu Yifan smiling as he paid his respects.
Originally observing from the periphery, he was entirely unaware of the situation inside the hall, but sparring with Chen Yu was a rare opportunity.
And it was an easy way to achieve great merit.
The battlefield was set on the square in front of the main hall.
"Junior Brother Chen, please."
Zhu Yifan said with a faint smile, looking at Chen Yu with disdain and pity.
Chen Yu didn’t pay much attention and instead asked, "May I ask, what outcome will be considered a pass?"
If this wasn’t clarified, whether he passed or failed would be up to the elders.
The higher-ups hadn’t expected Chen Yu to be so astute; the Law Enforcement Elder said, "If you can wound Zhu Yifan within thirty moves, you pass."
Zhu Lingyu, beside him, frowned slightly.
This seemed too stringent a standard.
Zhu Yifan wasn’t an ordinary person; he had long been a four and a half star king, ranking thirtieth on the Vermilion Bird List. Even the newly advanced four and a half star king Zhu Lingyu couldn’t prevail against him.
Moreover, the elders required Chen Yu to wound Zhu Yifan within thirty moves.
If there were no restrictions on the number of moves or time, Chen Yu could drag it out and might have a chance to win.
"Alright."
Dan Chen Yu’s expression remained unchanged, and he agreed at once.
"Wound Zhu Yifan within thirty moves? Heh, this kid is definitely going to lose."
"Nonsense, Zhu Yifan is ranked thirtieth on the Vermilion Bird List. Forget thirty moves, even within three hundred moves, this kid wouldn’t be able to harm a hair on Zhu Yifan."
The onlookers began to discuss, expecting no surprises in the outcome and eagerly anticipating Chen Yu’s setback.
Chen Yu walked to the center of the square, confronting Zhu Yifan.
"Four and a half star, thirtieth on the Vermilion Bird List."
He learned from the discussions around him that his opponent was quite strong.
If it were the Chen Yu who first came to the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest, without using some secret techniques, he wouldn’t be confident of winning.
But today was not the same as before; after coming to the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest, his progress had not slowed; on the contrary, it had accelerated.
Wounding Zhu Yifan within thirty moves wasn’t a difficult task.
"Junior Brother Chen, if you don’t make a move, then your senior brother will go first."
Zhu Yifan said with a smile, but when dealing with Chen Yu, he wouldn’t be careless, nor would he hold back.
Just now, his master and the Law Enforcement Elder had instructed him to go all out and humiliate Chen Yu; it wouldn’t matter if he accidentally crippled him.
But suddenly.
From a short distance away, Chen Yu’s figure vanished, and the surrounding space fluctuated.
Zhu Yifan immediately sensed that something was wrong.
Shua!
Chen Yu suddenly appeared in front of him, very close.
"Since senior brother said so, I’ll make the first move."
Chen Yu’s calm and easygoing voice sounded.
Sss!
Chen Yu’s hand burst into dazzling glory, transforming into a White Tiger Sacred Claw, the pressure of the Holy Beast permeating as it slashed out a golden-white crescent.
"You!"
Zhu Yifan was shocked and furious.
He was merely being polite, but Chen Yu acted without saying a word.
Zhu Yifan immediately retreated, simultaneously activating the Vermilion Bird bloodline within him, flames appearing on his feathers, his hair burning like fire, and wings forming behind him.
With the activation of his bloodline, Zhu Yifan’s speed explosively increased, retreating backward.
But all of this was affected by Chen Yu’s mastery of space, making Zhu Yifan’s retreat seem slower.
In the five years of training within the small world, Chen Yu’s mastery of space smoothly reached the level of "Four and a Half Stars".
He had many high-quality Space Profound Meaning Crystal Stones, and if he exerted himself to consume them all, Chen Yu could even reach the Fifth Level of Space Profound Meaning, but he was in no hurry.
"No..."
The battle had just begun, and Zhu Yifan’s face already showed panic.
He watched as Chen Yu’s attack approached, unable to retreat in time, and confronting it head-on was already too late.
Boom!
Chen Yu’s Star Splitting Slash with the White Tiger Sacred Claw struck forward.
Before that, the wings behind Zhu Yifan fiercely burned, emitting a terrifying heat and then wrapping around him, trying to block Chen Yu’s attack.
In less than half a breath, the immense golden-white crescent cut into the fire wings.
Boom!
Flames and golden light exploded, and a figure, engulfed in flames, was sent flying backward—exactly Zhu Yifan.
He looked a bit disheveled, his expression bewildered and furious, as a cut appeared on his chest, with blood seeping out.
He was injured!
A Four and a Half Stars King, ranked thirtieth on the Vermilion Bird list.
In one move, he was injured.
Suddenly, the surroundings fell silent.
Zhu Yifan felt countless eyes watching him, fury bubbling in his heart, his eyes blood-red.
The agreement of thirty moves only required him not to be injured by Chen Yu to claim victory.
But the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest aimed for him to defeat Chen Yu within thirty moves, or even humiliate him severely.
The gap between reality and the target was like earth and sky.
Zhu Yifan found it unbearable. It was supposed to be a moment for him to achieve greatness, but instead, it turned into a disgrace. He blushed and said, "You sneak-attacked!"
With those words, Zhu Yifan flew into the sky, channeling his energy and mastery, launching an attack on Chen Yu.
Boom!
In the sky, Zhu Yifan was like another sun, releasing endless flames between his wings, transforming into a colossal fire bird, swooping down.
Witnessing this scene, the high-level members did not intervene.
The agreement had already been lost.
But as long as Zhu Yifan defeated Chen Yu in the upcoming fight, they could find an excuse, saying Chen Yu’s cultivation achievements were not satisfactory.
"Coming again?"
Chen Yu showed a bit of surprise.
Well, he wanted to test his skills too.
Boom!
Behind Chen Yu emerged a pair of blood-red wings, similar to Zhu Yifan’s wings, but with a slightly different flame color.
His wings rapidly flapped, a vast fiery sea appeared, transforming into a blood-red giant bird, charging forward.
"Is this... the Vermilion Bird Strike? How does that kid know it?"
Several elders turned their heads.
As far as they knew, Chen Yu hadn’t selected any cultivation technique or battle skill from the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest.
"It’s the Vermilion Bird Strike, but somewhat different."
The Law Enforcement Elder’s gaze tightened, and the other elders wore grim expressions.
In five years within the small world, Chen Yu had cultivated the Vermilion Bird Burning Sky Wings to Great Success, now only a step away from perfection.
He naturally learned a corresponding battle skill that resembled what Zhu Yifan displayed, yet was modified by the Skywalking Demon God, making it more aggressive.
Boom!
The moment the two fire birds collided, flames skyrocketed, and Chen Yu’s attack took the upper hand, tearing Zhu Yifan’s fire bird apart and continuing the offensive.
Zhu Yifan’s face showed astonishment. Chen Yu utilizing the Vermilion Bird Sacred Wings surprised him, but Chen Yu casting the Vermilion Bird Strike was even more unexpected.
The crucial point was, in the same move, he lost!
Swoosh!
The wings behind him spewed flames, his body turning into a streak of fire, fleeing into the heavens at extreme speed.
In terms of speed, disciples of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest were unmatched, and at the moment, Zhu Yifan employed the flight battle skill "Red Fire Flying Escape Technique," successfully dodging Chen Yu’s attack.
"Even with the Vermilion Bird Sacred Wings, in flight techniques, I from the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest will surely prevail..."
Zhu Yifan was full of confidence, but halfway through his words, he couldn’t continue.
Chen Yu’s wings were burning with gleaming bloodlight, unleashing terrifying speed, swiftly catching up.
Moreover, Chen Yu was headed straight for him.
Within the Vermilion Bird Burning Sky Wings lay attack techniques, as well as escape techniques.
Chen Yu practiced the "Sky Fire Flash," tailored for body cultivation.
The sustained flight speed of "Sky Fire Flash" is average; it focuses on instantaneous explosive speed.
Additionally, with his mastery of space as support, despite acting later, Chen Yu instantly closed in on Zhu Yifan, crashing into him.
Boom!
Chen Yu thrust out a claw, shattering Zhu Yifan’s wings, piercing his body.
Blood splattered, sending Zhu Yifan flying a thousand meters away!
Chen Yu slowly descended, smiling, "I wonder, does this count as qualified?"