Chapter 39: This Han Yu is the weakest, let's pick him

The Green Fire King was filled with doubt; the anger from just a moment ago had vanished completely. He stood frozen in place, and as a dignified king, he found himself at a loss for what to do.

Although the voice of that senior had indeed sounded very young, the Green Fire King had never imagined he would be a young lad.

Even though there were many techniques for preserving one's appearance in this world, and no shortage of pills for eternal youth.

Yet no matter how one concealed it, an older person would always carry an inescapable aura of the passing years.

Whether one is truly young or just feigning it, a cultivator with a keen eye can distinguish it quite easily.

This young lad before his eyes, drinking wine in large gulps and appearing unrestrained and unconventional.

In the eyes of the Green Fire King, he was undoubtedly truly young.

He estimated that the other party could not be over thirty years old!

At such an age, could he really be that senior?

The Green Fire King felt hesitant and uncertain.

Meanwhile, Han Yu's figure came into everyone's view, and everyone scrutinized this uninvited guest.

At first, all the kings felt some displeasure; they were just about to engage in a great battle, and suddenly an idle person had intruded, which really ruined the atmosphere.

But these kings were all shrewd individuals, and their intuition told them that this youth seemed extraordinary.

Now that the great hall was filled with the pressure of kings, he was still able to walk as usual, so he must have some tricks up his sleeve.

Therefore, for the moment, no one acted rashly.

And the Chihuo King, Chang Minghao, who was near the head of the banquet, felt a tremor in his heart and muttered to himself.

"This youth's appearance is so familiar; he is... that senior brother of Ji Yanling!"

The Chihuo King had seen a portrait of Han Yu, but the artist's skill was not refined, and it was at most seventy percent accurate, so he had not recognized him immediately.

Seeing Han Yu arrive, the Chihuo King felt a surge of joy.

"Ji Yanling's senior brother has extraordinary strength; with him here, we have great hope for this battle!"

The Golden Spear King and the others communicated via secret voice transmission, having also recognized Han Yu's identity.

After all, their ostensible goal this time was to wipe out the Red-Clad Army.

And the only threat to the Red-Clad Army was that genius youth from the Youxian Sect.

So they had all roughly gathered some information about Han Yu.

However, in reality, no one took Han Yu to heart, even with his record of slaying Chang Hui.

Chang Hui was merely at the Primordial Spirit realm and had only barely possessed king-level combat power due to the blessing of the national destiny.

In everyone's eyes, that fellow was nothing but trash.

Yet, although they did not care about Han Yu's combat power, they were very wary of his arrival.

This fellow was so calm and composed; perhaps he had brought experts from the Youxian Sect.

The kings spread out their Divine Sense, scanning the entire manor, and upon sensing no other powerful auras, they felt much more at ease.

The Golden Spear King breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the youth eating and drinking by the table, a faint trace of disdain appearing in the depths of his eyes.

However, on the surface, he smiled.

"Your Excellency must be that famous genius from the Youxian Sect, little friend Han Yu, right?"

Han Yu nodded, glanced at everyone, stretched, and said in a flat tone.

"Mm, I am Han Yu. You seem to be called something like... Golden Spear King, right?"

"I heard that you were the one who initiated this great encirclement and suppression?"

Han Yu's gaze went straight to the Golden Spear King, who nodded and smiled faintly.

"That is correct. This Red-Clad Army is wreaking havoc on the dynasty, causing the people to be displaced; their crimes are heinous, and it is our duty to encircle and suppress them!"

"Oh? Are you not aware that this Red-Clad Army is under my protection?"

Han Yu spoke indifferently, with no discernible emotion.

Hearing this, the Golden Spear King feigned surprise.

"Is that so? But little friend Han Yu, I recall that there is an agreement between the major powers not to interfere in the internal affairs of other factions, right?"

Han Yu smiled upon hearing this.

"I represent only myself, and it has nothing to do with the Youxian Sect."

The Golden Spear King seemed to be waiting for these words from Han Yu and immediately laughed out loud.

"So that's how it is. Little friend, you just gave me a fright; I was thinking that if the Youxian Sect wanted to interfere in the internal affairs of my Chihuo Dynasty, I would have no choice but to accept my fate."

"I cannot afford to provoke the Youxian Sect."

The Golden Spear King's words had a hidden meaning that everyone could hear.

Han Yu had no intention of beating around the bush with him and asked directly.

"Oh? According to you, since you cannot afford to provoke the Youxian Sect, you can afford to provoke me?"

The Golden Spear King snorted at this, his eyes narrowing.

"Little friend, your talent is unparalleled; if it were a few decades from now, perhaps I could not afford to provoke you, but as for now, heh..."

"If little friend has nothing else, you should leave the Chihuo Dynasty as soon as possible."

"We have some family business to attend to here; swords have no eyes, and it would be unfortunate if you were to get hurt, little friend."

The Green Fire King, standing to the side, heard these words from the Golden Spear King and looked at the calm and composed Han Yu.

He had gradually confirmed Han Yu's identity as that mysterious powerhouse, and he could not help but think to himself.

"This Golden Spear King is truly brave!"

"He might indeed have decent strength, but this one is even more formidable!"

"Based on that senior's record, he could probably take on ten of someone like the Golden Spear King."

Thinking of this, the Green Fire King could not help but feel a sense of anticipation.

Seeing that he had not yet left, the Golden Spear King could not help but knit his brows.

"Green Fire King, why have you not left yet? Are you also planning to meddle?"

"Heh, whether I leave or not, what business is it of yours? What, is this place the Golden Spear King's territory?"

The Green Fire King sneered.

The Golden Spear King was momentarily stunned.

What was wrong with this guy? He was acting like he had eaten gunpowder.

Wasn't his attitude toward me just fine a moment ago? Why the sudden sharp turn now?

The Green Fire King's change left all the Kings bewildered, and they looked toward him one after another.

The Golden Spear King frowned tightly, his gaze cold as he looked at the Green Fire King.

"What do you mean? Don't tell me you want to wade into these muddy waters?"

The Green Fire King let out a cold laugh.

"And what if I do?"

Since he had confirmed Han Yu's identity, he naturally had to stand on the same side as him.

These fellows who dared to oppose his own master were his enemies, and there was no need to be polite at all.

Having received the Green Fire King's reply, the Golden Spear King's face turned livid.

"Fine, fine, fine. Green Fire King, I thought you were a smart man, but it turns out you are also a fool."

"Do you think that by joining the battle, King Chiming and the others will win?"

The Golden Spear King laughed coldly again and again, while the Green Fire King scoffed incessantly.

"You are the fool, a fool through and through!"

"Who told you that I am on their side?"

"This King is going to be on the same team as Senior Han... no, little friend Han!"

Hearing this, all the Kings present were stunned once again.

Even Chang Minghao was taken aback for a moment, secretly wondering if the Green Fire King had somehow seen through his thoughts.

The Golden Spear King, however, laughed out loud, his expression full of absurdity.

"Green Fire King, have you lost your mind?"

Just as the Golden Spear King wanted to mock him a few more times, King Chiming spoke up with a smile.

"Actually, logically speaking, we are also on the same team as little friend Han Yu."

"Little friend Han Yu, we want to nominate Princess Yanling to be the ruler of the Chihuo Dynasty; this goal is consistent with yours, so I believe you shouldn't refuse, right?"

Once these words were spoken, it wasn't just the Golden Spear King who was stunned.

Even Han Yu was stunned for a moment.

King Changfeng was also full of confusion as he looked at King Chiming.

He wanted to say, you didn't tell me about this, did you?

King Chiming smiled and said.

"Only the three of us knew about this matter; we didn't tell you because we weren't clear on your stance."

"Princess Yanling has the bloodline of our Scarlet Fire royal family; King Changfeng shouldn't object to her being the Country Lord of the Scarlet Fire Dynasty, right?"

King Changfeng thought for a moment, then nodded.

He merely upheld his ancestral teachings to serve the Chihuo royal family for generations, and he truly did not mind who became the Country Lord.

As long as this Country Lord was of the Chihuo royal lineage, it was fine.

At this, the Golden Spear King finally began to panic a little.

Clearly he had the numerical advantage, but looking at it now, both sides had six Kings.

The six Kings on the opposite side were no pushovers, while his own five teammates were only of mediocre strength.

This difficulty had suddenly skyrocketed by more than just a little!

The Golden Spear King's expression changed rapidly, but in the end, it settled into composure.

"I have the help of a Saint artifact bestowed by the Great Yan Imperial Dynasty; as long as I strike first and injure one person, it is not impossible to win this battle!"

"Among these people, that Han Yu should be the weakest. Since that's the case, I will choose him as the first target of my attack!"