Chapter 254: Wu Lin's Surprise, the City Lord Battle Begins!

The lord's manor, in the main hall.

Two silhouettes sat on chairs, discussing something.

Soon, Su Yu, disguised as Wu Jie, appeared in the main hall.

Upon entering, the middle-aged person seated in the upper seat showed a faint smile.

"Jier has come, quickly go meet your Uncle Feng!"

The middle-aged person was none other than the City Lord of Mist City, Wu Lin.

And the one who had been conversing with Wu Lin earlier was precisely the Uncle Feng that Wu Lin mentioned.

Su Yu's usually stern face rarely showed a faint smile as he bowed to Uncle Feng.

"Greetings, Uncle Feng."

In Wu Jie's memory, this Wu Feng was one of Wu Lin's most loyal subordinates, and moreover possessed the cultivation of a late-stage Bright Moon Grand Master.

Within the entire Mist Clan, he was also a top-tier existence.

Wu Feng chuckled and looked at Su Yu, saying.

"Being the City Lord's son, you've improved a lot these days!"

Wu Lin also showed a faint smile.

He also sensed Su Yu's aura, which was much stronger than before.

"Eight Revolutions Golden Body, not bad, not bad; Father has more confidence in the upcoming City Lord Battle."

Wu Lin laughed loudly.

Su Yu smiled slightly and said.

"It is still thanks to the Mist Beast Inner Elixir obtained yesterday that I managed to break through to the Eight Revolutions Golden Body by luck."

Wu Lin's eyes lit up: "Eight Revolutions Golden Body! Isn't that about the same as Wu Lie's son Wu Xing?"

Wu Lin placed great importance on this City Lord Battle; he himself was the top person under the Mist King, and normally the first match would have no issues.

Therefore, the second and third matches were especially crucial.

But thinking that Wu Lie actually brought a Wolf Clan Grand Master expert this time made things somewhat troublesome.

Thus today he summoned Wu Feng and Su Yu.

The purpose was to discuss this City Lord Battle.

"Jier, you were summoned today for the City Lord Battle in two days; you also know that the City Lord position is extremely important to Father, and the City Lord's resources are second only to the Mist King."

"If I can become the next City Lord, Father has confidence to break through to the Marquis realm; then our family would be among the top clans of the entire Mist Clan."

"Even the Mist King could not threaten us."

"You must understand this!"

Wu Lin said in a deep voice.

This City Lord Battle was extremely crucial for him.

There could be no mistakes.

Wu Feng smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, elder brother; I will give my all this time—what's a Wolf Clan Grand Master? Our Mist Clan is not inferior to even a Wolf Clan Grand Master."

Wu Feng remained quite confident, after all, his late-stage Bright Moon Grand Master cultivation is a top-tier existence even among the Wolf Clan.

At the same realm, Wu Feng did not feel that a Wolf Clan Grand Master was stronger than him.

Wu Lin nodded, but continued speaking.

"Although I know your strength, we are not clear on the details of the Wolf Clan Grand Master; the only thing we know is that the opponent has the cultivation of a Bright Moon Grand Master."

"Since Wu Lie dared to send him out, he must have some tricks; we must plan for the worst."

Wu Lin said in a deep voice.

"If you lose, the final burden will fall on Jier."

Wu Lin's gaze turned to Su Yu, his eyes full of expectation.

"If your Uncle Feng succeeds, the third match will be pressureless, but we must also plan for the worst; if your Uncle Feng loses, the final key will fall on you."

"Fortunately you have also made a breakthrough; I am even more confident about this City Lord Battle."

"Rest assured, as long as Father can keep his seat as City Lord, Father will give you a chance to enter the Energy Ore Vein—just the right time for you to break through to the Flying Heaven Realm."

Wu Lin said.

Su Yu's eyes lit up.

According to his and Li Zhangsheng's plan, being able to enter the Energy Ore Vein is obviously the most effective method.

Su Yu hurriedly said.

"I will definitely give my all!"

As for the third match, Su Yu felt no pressure; as long as Wu Lin wins, the outcome of this City Lord Battle is already decided.

Moreover, Li Zhangsheng has already taken action; facing the severely wounded Great Sun Grand Master, if Wu Lin still cannot win, that would really be too wasteful.

Afterward, the three discussed the details of the City Lord Battle, and Su Yu then left the main hall.

Su Yu walked out of the City Lord's manor and strolled leisurely through Mist City.

Mist City is shrouded in mist year-round, which is why the Mist Clan can survive in such an environment.

For other races, it would be difficult to live in such a place.

Su Yu relied on Wu Jie's memory to wander around Mist City.

Unintentionally, he headed toward the location of the Energy Ore Vein.

The Energy Ore Vein lies to the south of Mist City; as Su Yu merely approached the southern side, his spiritual sense felt gazes falling upon him.

But upon seeing that it was Wu Jie, they quickly dispersed.

Su Yu fell into contemplation for a moment.

Just by approaching the Energy Ore Vein, we attracted the attention of several Star Ancestor Masters; this is only the outer area, and we have no idea how many Grand Master strong ones lie deeper.

This Mist clan truly places extraordinary importance on the Energy Ore Vein.

Su Yu couldn't help but sigh.

He dismissed the thought of entering the Energy Ore Vein now.

"To be safe, let's honestly wait until after the Lord Battle!"

After a brief stroll, Su Yu outright dismissed the idea of going in, joking.

Just on the outskirts we encountered the surveys of several Grand Master strong ones; if we went straight in, not even as a young lord, we'd be driven out.

If Li Zhangsheng went, he might actually slip in.

But the Mist King is meditating within the Energy Ore Vein; if Li Zhangsheng entered, the Mist King would easily notice, and that would be disastrous.

In the end, Su Yu didn't care any more.

Anyway, after the Lord Battle, I can go in, so there's no point wasting this time.

Back inside the Lord's Residence, Su Yu sat cross‑legged on the bed, took out a Star Stone, and began cultivating.

Since there's still some time, why not cultivate a bit longer.

It can boost a bit, securing oneself, and also improve a bit.

In cultivation.

Time flew by rapidly.

In the blink of an eye, two days passed; Su Yu slowly opened his eyes, and a brilliant light burst from his pupils.

Today is the moment the Lord Battle begins.

After two days of cultivation, Su Yu's level is firmly set in the late Flying Heaven Realm, not far from the Great Perfection.

The two days of consolidation cost Su Yu one low‑grade Star Stone.

I must say, the resources Su Yu now needs for cultivation are enormous; just in the late Flying Heaven Realm, consolidating his level already consumed a whole low‑grade Star Stone.

Know that a single low‑grade Star Stone is enough for a Star Ancestor Master to cultivate for a month.

Clearly, Su Yu's gold‑swallowing speed is extremely fast.

Su Yu awoke from cultivation, stood up, and walked toward the doorway.

Today is the day of the Lord Battle; for both Wu Lin and Su Yu, it is a particularly important day.

For Wu Lin, whether he can become lord hinges on this day.

And for Su Yu, whether he can resolve Li Zhangsheng's inner demon also depends on whether Wu Lin can become lord, thereby infiltrating the Energy Ore Vein.

Su Yu entered the Lord's Hall.

Wu Lin and Wu Feng were already waiting.

Seeing Su Yu come in, Wu Lin smiled.

"You're here, then let's go!"

With little small talk, Wu Lin led Su Yu and the others toward the center of Mist City.

The Lord Battle is an extremely important matter for the entire Mist City.

Thus it was arranged on a plaza near the Lord's Residence.

That spot is also the center of Mist City.

Amid the fog, countless members of the Mist clan rushed toward the center of Mist City.

Today's Lord Battle not only signifies the exchange of the lord's position, but also showcases the Mist clan's strong ones in a showdown.

For the whole Mist clan, it has an uplifting effect.

Especially the third Sky Pride Battle, it further displays the Mist clan's Sky Pride strength.

As soon as the sky brightened today, countless Mist clan strong ones were waiting at the center of the plaza.

They gathered near the plaza, found a spot nearby, and excitedly awaited the start of the Lord Battle.

"I don't know if this year's Lord Battle's lord will still be Lord Wu Lin; under Lord Wu Lin's leadership these past years, our Mist clan has been relatively stable."

"Indeed, but I heard that this time Lord Wu Lie brought a Wolf Clan strong one as support; this Lord Battle won't be that simple."

"Wolf Clan? Do the Wolf Clan have to meddle in our Mist clan's affairs?"

Some Mist clan strong ones were slightly puzzled.

Clearly it's the Mist clan's own matter, yet they bring in outsiders, which inevitably sparks gossip.

"Sigh, whoever becomes lord, as long as life improves, that's enough."

Some Mist clan members are indifferent; they only require a peaceful life, free from other races' intrusion.

"Hehe, I actually want Lord Wu Lie as lord; after all, Lord Wu Lie gets along well with the Wolf Clan, which has a King-Conferred Strong One stationed; if we give them some resources, our days will surely improve."

"That does make sense. Leaning against a big tree for shade, now that I think about it, I'm actually a bit looking forward to Lord Wu Lie."

Above the plaza, countless Mist clan strong ones debated.

Soon, some movement appeared in the sky.

A white‑haired, aged Mist clan elder appeared in the sky, accompanied by two people.

Behind him, a person stood out—clearly a Wolf Clan strong one.

"It's Lord Wu Lie!"

When Wu Lie appeared, his admirers instantly cheered.

Wu Lie looked down at everything and immediately showed a smile.

Immediately after, Wu Kuang appeared beside Wu Lie, also bringing two people.

Wu Kuang's arrival still drew cheers, but compared with Wu Lie, he was clearly weaker.

After all, among the three Great Sun Grand Masters of the Mist clan, Wu Kuang is the weakest.

Wu Kuang didn't mind any of that, simply nodded at Wu Lie, sat in the spot already arranged on the plaza, and waited silently.

A moment later, a rumble echoed from the sky.

There, a burly middle‑aged man, with two people, stood upon the void.

His appearance instantly stirred a great wave of uproar.

"Greetings, City Lord!"

It was Wu Lin, and following him were Wu Feng and Su Yu.

Many strong members of the Mist Clan bowed before Wu Lin.

Wu Lie, standing nearby, watched the scene and couldn't help but furrow his brow slightly.

Wu Lin appeared on the plaza, bringing Su Yu, and the two sat at the very center of the plaza.

After Wu Lie also took his seat, Wu Lin stood up again, faced the many Mist Clan strongmen, and declared loudly.

"I announce that the City Lord Battle officially begins!"