Chapter 54: Something's Not Right

"System, check in!"

"Check-in successful, obtained one Great Sun True Fire!"

"Great Sun True Fire, the fire of ultimate Yang, possesses the ability to burn mountains and boil seas, and the power to incinerate all things! Above, it can scorch the spirit and consciousness; below, it can incinerate steel and iron bones. Wherever the flames pass, all becomes ash!"

"I..." Staring in shock at the flame floating above his hand, Shen Yu felt an excitement in his heart that was hard to describe in words.

Just by looking at the system's explanation, one could tell just how terrifying the power of this small flame really was.

His system was a very honest one; if it said the power was that great, there was no exaggeration involved.

It could be said that this seemingly small Great Sun True Fire was the strongest offensive means Shen Yu currently possessed. Nothing it could not burn, everything it could ignite—it was just that domineering!

The most crucial part was that by keeping the Great Sun True Fire within his body, it could autonomously counterattack if he encountered danger.

It could be said that he could use the power of the Great Sun True Fire to subtly transform his constitution and forge his body, while also gaining an extra layer of protection for himself.

Moreover, Shen Yu attempted to fuse a wisp of the Great Sun True Fire into the Mountain and River Map. With the Great Sun Power added to the Mountain and River Map, it was as if infinite vitality had surged forth in an instant, and its power had more than doubled.

For a moment, Shen Yu suddenly felt that he had completely stood up tall; looking around at the entire Jianghu, who would dare to provoke him or mess with him now?

He hung the Mountain and River Map back up in the imperial court hall, continuously nourishing it with the Life Force of All Living Beings. The Mountain and River Map itself possessed the ability to traverse time and space; as long as he needed it, he could summon it to his hand at any time, so there was no need to worry about that.

As for the Great Sun True Fire, Shen Yu had fused it into his own body, while simultaneously using his own internal energy to continuously nourish this spirit fire, allowing it to grow endlessly.

The Great Sun True Fire entered his body, shining in tandem with the Undying Spirit Fire already within him, as if two suns were in the sky together, yet they remained at peace with one another.

The Undying Spirit Fire was a spark of spirit fire in his heart, radiating endless vitality like a flame of life. As long as the spirit fire did not go out, his vitality would be preserved. This was something he had drawn previously.

The Great Sun True Fire, however, possessed both offensive power and the ability to forge the body and protect the self.

The two spirit fires each had their own strengths, but relatively speaking, the Great Sun True Fire was more formidable and more precious.

At this moment, Shen Yu felt his entire body was warm, and even Gu Yutong, who was close to Shen Yu, could clearly feel that warm sensation.

It was as if she were facing a small stove in winter, warm but not overly scorching. Only when encountering an attack would one know just how violent it could be!

Meanwhile, after Shen Yu left Feiming Mountain, the news of him stirring up trouble everywhere soon spread in all directions, immediately kicking up huge waves in the Jianghu, which was already filled with sword light and shadows every day.

The Jianghu had originally been like a sea with only slight undulations, but Shen Yu's stirring was no different from suddenly whipping up monstrous waves on the sea, startling countless people.

News regarding the Lan Family and Feiming Mountain soon reached the desks of all the major powers, making people exclaim in shock.

No one had expected that Shen Yu, this young man, would quietly accomplish such a major feat. That was the Lan Family, that was Feiming Mountain!

Lan Family Head Lan Zhe, Feiming Mountain Sect Leader Zhong Ye, and Zhong Xiong—which one of them was easy to deal with? Which one of them wasn't cunning and formidable in strength?

Yet the result was that the Lan Family Head, along with the vast majority of the clan elders, perished in a single battle, and the entire Lan Family could only be propped up by the fledgling Lan Hanxu; it was unknown if this kid could handle it.

In the end, the Lan Family even publicly declared that they thanked Shen Yu for helping them clear out the pests, and that they would follow his lead from now on.

Listen to that: their own Family Head was killed, yet they still had to express gratitude and say thank you, and promise to follow his lead. Just what must have been done to them for them to announce such humiliating news?

Feiming Mountain was even more ruthless; the Sect Leader and several Elders, the entire upper echelon, were killed until only one remained. Feiming Mountain then took the opportunity to announce that they were sealing the mountain and would no longer interfere in Jianghu affairs.

It had been rumored before that the former Sect Leader of Feiming Mountain had disappeared, and after so many years, it was estimated that there was likely no hope left.

Such things were common in the Jianghu. After all, the Jianghu was treacherous; even if you were a top-tier expert, you might not be able to retreat unscathed. Disappearing for over a decade was not much different from being dead.

But no one expected that Zhong Ye, the former Feiming Mountain Sect Leader—an existence that gave the upper echelons of countless top powers a headache—had actually been hiding in Feiming Mountain all along.

Feiming Mountain was something else; they had quietly hidden away a top-tier combat force, so that if anyone provoked Feiming Mountain, they could pull this move at a critical moment.

Such a top-tier expert was an existence that could quickly turn the tide of a battle; insidious, truly too insidious!

But the result was that even such a hidden expert was found and wiped out in one go by Shen Yu, and Feiming Mountain could only swallow its pride!

As for Feiming Mountain's choice, like the Lan Family, they were all willing to follow closely behind Shen Yu in the future, working together to add bricks and tiles to building a harmonious Jianghu.

At this, people had to be convinced. The name Shen Yu was now truly and thoroughly etched into the hearts of the upper echelons of the entire Jianghu.

They had to keep it in mind; apart from those few super-powers with True Soul Realm experts sitting in command, who wouldn't tremble upon hearing this news?

If this guy were to come knocking, the precedents of the Lan Family and Feiming Mountain were right there before their eyes; those were the most top-tier powers outside of the super-powers!

In a one-on-one confrontation, who would dare say they were guaranteed to win? Even those super-powers would give him some face!

It was also from this moment on that Shen Yu's name truly became something to be feared, just like Mu Zishan over a hundred years ago. It was feared that the entire Jianghu would no longer be peaceful from now on.

Some even predicted that it wouldn't be long before Shen Yu became the second Mu Zishan, suppressing the Jianghu with no one daring to provoke him.

Of course, they also hoped Shen Yu would become the second Mu Zishan. Mu Zishan was able to sacrifice himself for the Jianghu; if you are called the second Mu Zishan, shouldn't you step up at the critical moment?

In times of crisis, they wanted someone to sacrifice themselves to illuminate them. That way, they wouldn't have to pay anything and could continue to enjoy their power and status.

What was a moment of glory? Just like Mu Zishan back in the day, his reputation was loud to what degree, but what was the result?

Over a hundred years had passed; who still remembered Mu Zishan? Who would still be grateful to him, Mu Zishan? Only they remained standing in the Jianghu, unfallen!

Therefore, do not haggle over temporary gains or losses; this Jianghu is the easiest thing to forget, and only the living can laugh last. Give this young man whatever fame or profit he wants; it makes him easier to fool at the critical moment!

At this moment, hundreds of thousands of miles away, in a dark room, a figure stood quietly in a dim corner, as if unwilling to be shrouded by the light.

"Master, urgent letter from Feiming Mountain!"

Suddenly, the room door was opened, and a figure quickly flashed into the room, respectfully kneeling on one knee.

"Speak!"

"Master, Feiming Mountain's two former Sect Leaders, Zhong Ye and Zhong Xiong, have been killed by Shen Yu. Many of Feiming Mountain's Elders have also been killed, leaving only one, and the entire Feiming Mountain is already tottering!"

"Oh? This Shen Yu is quite capable!" Nodding, the black shadow's cold voice came across. "What about the Feiming Mountain inheritance?"

"The Feiming Mountain inheritance is nowhere to be found! It was not obtained by anyone, nor is there a successor, but it has simply vanished, and there is no clear news!"

"Vanished? Interesting!" A curve appeared at the corner of his mouth, and soon the black shadow said faintly, "Forget it, I don't care about these so-called inheritances. Has the key been obtained?"

"Rest assured, Master, it has already been obtained!"

"Good, very good. Everything is ready, all that is missing is the east wind; only the final step remains!"

The muttering voice came from the dark corner, while the figure kneeling on the ground acted as if they hadn't heard it, maintaining that same respectful appearance.

"As for Shen Yu, we must find a way to lure the tiger away from the mountain; he must not be allowed to notice anything and interfere with me!"

Taking a deep breath, the black shadow waved his hand. "Go down. I will arrange the subsequent matters. Order all departments to prepare!"

"Understood!" Responding respectfully, the figure quickly disappeared, leaving only the figure in the corner quietly gazing into the distance.

"It is just the final step left; I have waited for so many years, and finally, I am about to wait for it!"