Chapter 1176: Astronomical Bounty
"Chen Yu, where do you think you’re escaping to!"
A thunderous roar shook the heavens.
Behind Chen Yu, a massive blood-red figure rose from the ground, towering over a thousand meters high, like a majestic mountain standing between heaven and earth, its immense aura sweeping in all directions.
"So fast!"
Chen Yu was taken aback.
The one coming was none other than Emperor Blood Desolation, who had been "toyed with" by Chen Yu. As the guardian of the Holy Blood Island, he was naturally the first to notice.
However, what came was merely the projection of the Emperor, manifested through great divine skills, with limited power.
The real Emperor Blood Desolation was likely still within the Blood Sea Realm.
Even so, Chen Yu’s situation was extremely urgent.
With the Emperor’s projection targeting him, it would be difficult to shake off; if the real Emperor Blood Desolation were to arrive, all would be lost. After returning from the main world, Chen Yu had seen quite a few in the Xuanming Realm, experienced the methods of Emperor’s projections, and even occasionally met with a Divine Realm Master.
The projection of Emperor Blood Desolation did not intimidate Chen Yu.
At this moment, he remained incredibly calm, searching for a way to live.
"Chen Yu, stay for this Emperor!"
The massive projection of Emperor Blood Desolation shook, and with a wave of its hand, a sea of blood surged, as if a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood descended.
At this moment, the power of space profoundness around Chen Yu seemed restricted, with ten mountains pressing down on him, an intense feeling of oppression overwhelmed him.
"Staying as a guest, perhaps?"
Chen Yu shouted, and the force within him boiled out.
Facing the projection of the Emperor, the only way wasn’t to escape, but to counterattack.
Back in the Qianyuan Realm, when he and Lin Yuxuan encountered an Emperor’s projection, he clearly remembered the tactics adopted by his opponent.
Buzz!
Chen Yu activated his Astral Body, his entire body star acupoints shone, stars spewed out boundless white light, enveloping the surroundings.
In an instant, Chen Yu transformed into a shining star, this was the secret technique "Starfall."
But that wasn’t the end.
Thump! Thump thump! Thump thump thump!
In such a life-critical moment, Chen Yu’s mysterious heart entered an explosive state, the aura of the Blood-sucking Clan emanated.
Even the power of the Emperor’s projection was weakened by this.
Moreover, the explosion of his heart doubled Chen Yu’s strength.
"Star Shattering Claw!"
Chen Yu swung the White Tiger Sacred Claw, unleashing a powerful combat skill.
Boom hiss!
With one claw strike, a chaotic and dazzling golden light mark was torn out, like a flash of lightning, containing infinite power.
"This strike..."
The projection of Emperor Blood Desolation’s expression changed slightly.
In the next moment.
Its palm collided with Chen Yu’s attack.
The mountain of corpses and sea of blood hanging over the head was pierced by the golden light, gradually shattering, with a massive energy storm impacting the surroundings. .
Bang!
This strike from Chen Yu not only broke the Emperor’s projection attack but also hit the projection itself.
A gigantic hole appeared in the thousand-meter blood figure’s void, which expanded; eventually, the Emperor’s projection seemed to be split into two.
Chen Yu was also impacted by the aftershock, the violent blood energy invaded, and he used the force to retreat rapidly, fleeing in an instant.
On the other side.
The Emperor Blood Desolation, who had just reached the edge of the Blood Sea Realm, suddenly froze in place, slightly swaying.
"The power of that strike reached the Six-Star King level!"
The Emperor Blood Desolation was slightly shocked.
The Emperor’s projection possessed only about two to three-tenths of the true body’s strength, with additional variations depending on other factors.
But at this moment, still within the Blood Sea Realm, that projection’s strength was relatively weak. He didn’t expect the Emperor’s projection couldn’t stop Chen Yu and was heavily injured, even inflicting a certain degree of backlash on himself.
Through the projection, Emperor Blood Desolation discovered that after Chen Yu’s strike, he had already vanished without a trace.
"Damn it, he escaped."
At this moment, Emperor Blood Desolation realized that to some extent, he had already made a move on Chen Yu earlier, yet allowed him to escape.
He did not stop there and immediately left the Blood Sea Realm, attempting to pursue Chen Yu.
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"It seems the Emperor’s projection only has about two to three-tenths of the true body’s strength."
Through the recent exchanges, Chen Yu determined this.
Just now, he gave it his all and heavily injured even the Emperor’s projection; Chen Yu was rather satisfied with this.
The gap between the Condensed Star Realm and the Xuanming Realm is like the distance between heaven and earth.
But now, Chen Yu was continuously narrowing that gap, approaching the Xuanming Realm.
Whoosh!
Chen Yu flew at full speed.
The crisis wasn’t resolved yet, the opponent was a Xuanming Realm, an unprecedentedly strong enemy, Chen Yu dared not be the slightest bit careless.
After flying a certain distance, Chen Yu retracted the Vermilion Bird Sacred Wings.
Although the speed of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Wings was indeed fast, the fire profoundness fluctuations were too intense, easily leaving traces.
He restrained his force, donned the Hidden Star Clothes, primarily using space profoundness to amplify speed, silently stealthily sneaking, with minimal possibility of leaving traces.
Chen Yu’s target was the nearest "Baishan Realm."
This realm, though occupied by the Blood Race, had few strong individuals, with sparse military force.
Even if they knew Chen Yu broke in, trying to find him in this vast realm would be like fishing a needle from the sea.
Everything went smoothly, Chen Yu reached the Baishan Realm without any major incidents.
He deployed the [Void Sky Holy Fire], directly breaking through the space barrier, and entered inside.
The Holy Land in Baishan Realm immediately sensed this, became vigilant, considering it highly likely that it was Chen Yu who broke in.
"Report this to the Blood Sea Realm."
The Master of Holy Land immediately ordered.
Yet, in less than two hours, Emperor Blood Desolation personally arrived, causing the entire realm to exhibit signs of instability.
"Search, send out everyone to find Chen Yu."
Emperor Blood Desolation was furious.
Being toyed with by Chen Yu and letting him escape was something that would unsettle any Emperor of Xuanming Realm.
"Report, Emperor, the barrier on the west side of Baishan Realm suddenly broke."
The Saint Master personally reported.
"It must have been that kid escaping."
After saying this, Emperor Blood Desolation’s figure vanished in a flash.
In actuality, this was a diversion set by Chen Yu, drawing Emperor Blood Desolation away and then breaking through from another direction to return to the Great Yu Realm as fast as possible.
Half a month later.
Chen Yu safely returned to the Great Yu Realm through the boundary portal.
Only then did his tightly wound nerves relax.
Chen Yu didn’t need to report his safety; the king guarding the portal immediately relayed the news back to the Great Yu Alliance.
"What? King Tianyu is back!"
"Is it true?"
Nearly a year had passed since Chen Yu had rescued the hostages, and most people speculated that Chen Yu had already been captured by the Blood Race.
That day, the Great Yu Alliance was shaken.
Chen Yu himself was extraordinary in strength, and his actions were even more remarkable, akin to giving the Blood Race a resounding slap.
Everyone in the Human Race who learned of Chen Yu’s deeds cheered in approval.
A few days later.
Many high-ranking officials of the Great Yu Alliance personally greeted Chen Yu’s return.
The hostages Chen Yu had once saved were immensely grateful to him, nearly ready to offer themselves in gratitude.
Swoosh!
The sky and earth suddenly darkened, and a white-haired elder with an ethereal appearance appeared, who was a Vice Palace Master of Xuantian Palace.
"Greetings, Emperor."
Everyone saluted, faces showing reverence.
Chen Yu’s actions even surprised Emperor Xuanming, earning him high praise.
"Over a year has passed, and you finally returned, you scoundrel."
The elder with the jade crown spoke.
At the same time, he sensed Chen Yu’s aura was incredibly strong, even stronger than when he had just returned to the Great Yu Realm, but not yet at the Xuanming Realm level.
The white-haired elder was puzzled, as Chen Yu should have been on the run for over a year, yet his cultivation seemed to have significantly increased.
He didn’t know that Chen Yu had actually spent over half a year in the Blood Race, enjoying the best cultivation resources.
Moreover, by absorbing the ancestor’s blood from the strongest holy object in the Blood Sea Realm, his cultivation improved significantly, now just a step away from the five-star level.
"This boy might reach the legendary six-star King!"
The elder with the jade crown thought to himself.
The highest number of stars in the Great Yu Realm was also a legend of six stars.
And now, it seemed that Chen Yu was approaching this level.
"Yu’er!"
Upon hearing the voice, Chen Yu knew it was the Silent Blood King.
The Silent Blood Valley Master had been recuperating in the Great Yu Alliance, and upon hearing the news of Chen Yu’s return, he immediately rushed over.
Seeing Chen Yu at this moment, he finally felt at ease and said, "I am ashamed as your master to still let you take risks to save me."
"It’s what I should do."
Chen Yu answered earnestly.
As the saying goes, the relationship between master and disciple is like that between father and son; with his abilities, how could he watch the Silent Blood King face death without helping?
Moreover, this trip to the Blood Sea Realm brought him considerable benefits.
As the crowd gradually dispersed, Chen Yu spent a moment alone with the Silent Blood King and Tu Zhixiang.
The Silent Blood King, an old generation’s king, had been stuck at the peak of Early-stage Star Condensation for a long time, at most reaching mid-stage in his lifetime.
"As your master, I’m already surpassed by you two disciples, yet it fills me with pride."
The Silent Blood King laughed heartily; having powerful disciples is a source of pride for a master.
Chen Yu and Tu Zhixiang were naturally talented, having surpassed the Silent Blood King early on, experiencing fortunes at the Feast of the Food God, altering their destinies again.
The generation that benefited from the Feast of the Food God was considered the most glorious in several thousand years in the Great Yu Realm.
For the Silent Blood King, Chen Yu had prepared a special cultivation gift during his time in the Blood Sea Realm, which he now bestowed upon him.
"Junior Brother, you’re biased. Why is Master’s gift more than mine!"
Tu Zhixiang teased.
The heavenly treasures Chen Yu gave to the Silent Blood King far surpassed the single "Blood Hand Leaf" he had given Tu Zhixiang initially.
Of course, Tu Zhixiang was just joking; she wouldn’t begrudge the Silent Blood King the gift.
At night, inside the cave dwelling.
"You were gone too long."
Ye Luofeng leaned against Chen Yu’s chest.
She had faith in Chen Yu, believing he could rescue the hostages, but his year-long disappearance had still worried her.
"Why didn’t you return right after saving them? Where did you go?"
Ye Luofeng was curious.
"Heh, I took a little trip to the Blood Sea Realm."
Chen Yu grinned, slightly smug.
That was the enemy’s stronghold, but he had gone in and out three times.
"What?"
Ye Luofeng was shocked, never expecting that after rescuing the hostages, Chen Yu had even toured the Blood Race’s territory.
She instantly showed a reproachful look; Chen Yu’s actions were indeed bold and perilous.
The turmoil caused by Chen Yu gradually subsided.
However, in the Blood Sea Realm, tumultuous waves stirred, unable to settle for a long time.
All the powerful emperors in the Blood Sea Realm were alarmed and issued a shocking bounty: whoever captured or killed Chen Yu, even if a human, would be rewarded with ten million top-grade yuan stones!
The astronomical bounty shook both the Human Race and the Demon Race.