The Eternal Heart

"I admit defeat! I concede…"

Feng De's frightened voice as he begged for forgiveness, was all that was left in the dining hall.

The outer sect disciples watching the hubbub all around looked at each other in dismay in their state of astonishment as they started to discuss amongst one another in whispered tones.

There was suddenly a change in the gazes in everyone's eyes when they looked at Chen Yu. Even a few veteran disciples, who were at the Connection Meridian Realm put their contemptuous minds away.

"As expected, fists still have a greater ability in educating people in Yunyue Sect… but I like it!"

Chen Yu chuckled and spat out a breath of air at his fist.

He didn't pay attention to Feng De anymore as he returned to his dining table and started to wolf his food down again, leaving a sea of astonished faces behind.

"How can Feng De lose so tragically?"

"He was sent flying with a single punch! Crushed in three moves! Even if someone at the Connective Meridian Realm were to have attacked, they wouldn't be anything special either…"

A few outer sect disciples wore bewildered expressions on their faces.

After all, Feng De's strength was considered to be on the upper levels in the Body Tempering stage.

At this moment.

A handsome and cold youth in green garments walked into the dining hall.

The youth in green garments had a bewildered expression as he just so happened to see the scene where Chen Yu defeated Feng De.

Soon after, his expression fluctuated uncertainty as he sank into a brief moment of pondering.

"Martial Brother Wang!"

"Martial Brother Wang Lingyun!"

A few disciples nearby respectfully greeted him.

But Wang Lingyun didn't have a pleasant expression on his face because he actually saw this scene when he had just entered the dining hall.

He had throttled Chen Yu's stroke of luck last night, and even candidly said that he was no longer regarding the other party as a true rival.

"Younger Martial Brother Feng, how are you?"

Wang Lingyun's expression recovered to what it originally was. He walked over and helped Feng De, who had just suffered a crushing defeat, up with a deeply concerned expression on his face.

In reality, Wang Lingyun and Feng De had a very ordinary relationship, so much so that they hadn't even exchanged a lot of words.

But Wang Lingyun needed to obtain even more precise news from Feng De's mouth.

After all, he had just entered and only saw the instance where Chen Yu's final punch had defeated Feng De. He didn't understand the situation in front of him.

"It's Martial Brother Wang. Thank goodness…"

Feng De had a happy expression on his face.

He was extremely clear about the "old enemy" relationship between Chen Yu and Wang Lingyun.

That was especially the case since Wang Lingyun had always been suppressing Chen Yu tenaciously in the sect, as well as deliberately making things difficult for the latter in every aspect.

"Tsk, tsk… Wang Lingyun has arrived. It's going to be amusing this time."

There wasn't a decrease in interest amongst those enjoying the drama in the surroundings, but rather, they were looking forward to what was going to happen even more.

Not long after that.

Feng De gave a brief narration about the course of his battle with Chen Yu.

"How is this possible?! Just how much time has passed? Yet his strength has actually leaped to such a degree?"

Wang Lingyun called it into question in his heart.

He gradually started to be suspicious again.

Chen Yu's dramatic rise in strength was certainly a little suspicious, and even abnormal!

"It's most likely that he relied on an external item for his strength to have increased by a large margin in such a short period of time. For example, some legendary universal treasured materials, and wonder-cure elixirs."

Wang Lingyun's mind was very nimble.

His sharp gaze fell on Chen Yu, who was engrossed in gnawing on the pig trotter again.

But this brat evidently didn't have the financial resources with this capability. Unless...

A harsh glint flashed across Wang Lingyun's eyes.

"Unless… that brat managed to hide a Space Metal Meteorite fragment. Either that, or he still has other fortunes."

When his thoughts reached this point, Wang Lingyun was extremely unresigned to accept this in his heart again.

This won't do!

I definitely can't let him have his way!

Wang Lingyun's heart sank as he started scheming.

The "Wang Clan" he belonged to in Xiangyang City, as well as the "Chen Clan" Chen Yu belonged to, was one of the three influential clans.

The two influential clans had been at war for many years as they wanted to become the overlord of Xiangyang City.

Although the two influential clans were powerful, they were only on the same level as secularity.

The power of sects on the Kunlun Continent was placed above secular nations.

Only sects were the true masters of the world!

The legendary powerhouses who could fly across the skies, severing heads across a thousand miles, shattering mountains and rivers with their swords, and destroying the void by stepping on them… came from the mysterious sect world!

"Only when I'm established in the sect can I make my own clan powerful…."

Wang Lingyun deeply understood this reasoning.

This was also why he spared no pain or effort in suppressing Chen Yu. Even him competing with Chen Yu in wooing "Mu Xueqing" was all for this objective.

As if he sensed something, Chen Yu, who was currently eating, swept a gaze over in his direction.

"Wang Lingyun!"

Their gazes collided.

Chen Yu's expression sank slightly. When he was eating, he suddenly felt a hostile and malicious gaze.

Such acute senses weren't something he ever had in the past.

"My Younger Martial Brother Chen, it's just been a short night since we last met, yet your strength has improved significantly."

Wang Lingyun approached him very affectionately with a smile on his face.

Chen Yu trembled with fear in his heart because he was extremely clear about the true colors, the evil intentions behind Wang Lingyun's "big smile".

"Come, come! Let me test out Younger Martial Brother's skill."

Just as expected, Wang Lingyun had just approached him when he abruptly reached out with his hand. It turned into a claw as he grabbed at Chen Yu's arm.

Whoosh!

That claw was just like a thunderbolt that brought along a cold gale with it.

Irrespective of speed or the formidable power of martial arts style, he was more than a level higher compared to Feng De.

Chen Yu felt that his qi and blood turn sluggish, and felt his skin turning cold.

But the qi and blood in his body flourished due to a powerful pulsation in his heart.

"Open!"

Chen Yu flung a punch out, bringing with it an oppressive whistle.

Bang, pow!

When the fist and claw collided with one another, the expression on Chen Yu's face changed massively as he felt a penetrative and overbearing energy pierce his body.

"Inner Breath…"

Chen Yu's figure swayed suddenly as he barely managed to steady himself. At the same time, the qi and blood in his body boiled, making him feel extremely unwell.

Wang Lingyun stood where he was for a long time without moving a single jot, his claw drooping slightly.

The relative superiority between them was immediately distinguished in that abrupt confrontation.

"Hmm?"

A hint of fear flitted across Wang Lingyun's eyes, and his heart was filled with astonishment.

He had used fifty to sixty percent of his "Inner Breath" strength in that previous claw, yet he actually couldn't take down the other party.

But that wasn't all.

His palm had gone numb from the hard collision a moment ago. The other party's strength was actually so frightening!

It was very likely that Chen Yu hadn't used his full force when he crossed blows with Feng De before.

When he thought about this.

There was a layer of haze in his heart that arose from an intense resentment, as well as a killing intent in his heart. "This brat definitely had some stroke of luck. He might have concealed a Space Metal Meteorite fragment…"

The value of the Space Metal Meteorite fragment definitely exceeded one's imagination.

It was very possible that Chen Yu had concealed a few pieces and traded it with either the external realm or the higher levels in the sect for treasured materials and spiritual pills. That was the only way he could've had such a large breakthrough.

"I definitely can't let him get away with this!"

The killing intent in Wang Lingyun's heart became denser as he secretly summoned all of his Inner Breath.

He had reached a resolution in his heart. Even if he had to stake receiving punishment from the sect, he was going to seriously injure Chen Yu to the point of crippling him. After that, it would be easy to deal with him again.

If not, Chen Yu would be somewhat of a thorny problem after ascending to the "Connective Meridian Realm".

He was prepared to launch a powerful attack.

Thunk!

The youth across from him flickered, drifting several meters back in no time by means of floating, thus increasing the distance between them.

Chen Yu wasn't an idiot. He understood the disparity between Wang Lingyun and himself, so he wasn't going to sit and wait for the other party to make a move once more.

"Metal Cloud Claw!"

Green garments flashed as Wang Lingyun relentlessly followed Chen Yu like a shadow. Swift and fierce inner qi rushed forth from his claw and ripped the air, producing a sharp, intense whistling.

Evidently, Chen Yu had underestimated Wang Lingyun's determination.

"Metal Cloud Claw! This is the most savage technique amongst the 'mid-ranked forms of martial arts'..."

"One can only bring out the most formidable power of this claw technique at the Connective Meridian Realm. It has the power to crush metal and stones."

A few veteran disciples nearby couldn't help but cry out in alarm.

Wang Lingyun's [Metal Cloud Claw] was a mid-ranked form of martial arts and was a complete level higher than [Metal Plow Fist].

In a split second, Chen Yu felt a hint of an oppressive crisis. That Metal Cloud Claw hadn't arrived yet, but the formless gale made it difficult for him to breathe.

Thunk!

Fortunately, his physical constitution had increased massively. A vigorous power rushed forth from the heart in his body, which enabled him to leap high up in the sky. He rapidly moved three meters away and increased the distance between himself and the other party once more.

Bang, crack!

Wang Lingyun's attack missed its aim, leaving a "claw-shaped" cavity on that thick wooden table.

One could imagine what the outcome would be if that claw were to strike a body of flesh.

"Even if I can't win against Wang Lingyun with my current strength, I can defend myself within a short period of time. It shouldn't be too much of a problem."

Chen Yu heaved a slight sigh of relief after he dodged an attack.

He was very confident in his own physical constitution.

After that mysterious heart merged with him, his overall physical constitution had been upgraded. His strength, speed, and responsive ability were vastly different from the past.

"Come and chase after me… come, come!"

He smiled mischievously as his figure scuttled once more, sneaking into the group of disciples.

"Step aside!"

Wang Lingyun was alarmed and furious in his heart. His figure flickered as he prepared to pursue and attack again.

Ah!

The disciples in that group were making a ruckus. They rapidly dispersed as they didn't want to be the innocent bystanders who got into trouble in a disturbance.

All of a sudden, the scene was chaotic as the people in the dining hall scuttled about.

This slyboots!

Wang Lingyun was flustered and exasperated. In a short period of time, he couldn't catch the other party at all. This situation where there was no room to advance or retreat made him feel extremely embarrassed.

"Stop!"

All of a sudden, the clear yet cold voice belonging to a woman could be heard from behind.

Even though that voice was full of displeasure and cold intent, it had that kind of pleasing softness unique to a young lady, which made people lose their minds in flights of fantasies.

All of a sudden, the whole dining hall fell deathly silent.

Wang Lingyun's body went stiff. He looked at the figure of a young lady behind him as he wore an apologetic smile on his face.

On the horizon.

A slender and elegant young lady, charming, gentle, and beautiful, walked over leisurely.

She had beautiful hair that resembled a waterfall. She also had radiant eyes paired with long, curved eyelashes. She had the kind of gracefulness, freshness, and pureness specific to young ladies which made people feel a rush of excitement.

"Younger Martial Sister Mu!"

"Mu Xueqing? The outer sect's number one beauty…"

The young lady in a long green dress, which set off her pure and supple curves, immediately became the center of the dining hall.

Numerous male disciples subconsciously swallowed their saliva, whereas some female disciples dimmed and lost their glow as they secretly felt angry.

"Oh, it's Xueqing!"

No one knew when, but Wang Lingyun had gone over to greet her with a smile on his face.

But Mu Xueqing didn't acknowledge him. Her touchingly bright and beautiful gaze fell on Chen Yu, and with a voice like an oriole, she said, "Big Brother Chen!"

She walked over amicably and pulled Chen Yu's arm.

Some male disciples, including Wang Lingyun, immediately had unsightly expressions on their faces when they saw this scene.

"Xueqing?"

Chen Yu felt the warm softness of a young lady's supple white arms. His eyes widened greatly as he found it somewhat unbelievable.

Other than the sudden feeling of blessedness and being pleasantly surprised, he felt even more unexpected by the move she made.

For the first time in two years, this was the first time Mu Xueqing had made such an intimate move on him.

"Big Brother Chen, let's go…"

He had the young lady's charming face that was slightly blushed in full view.

As a young fifteen-year-old man, Chen Yu felt an unprecedented blessedness and happiness in obtaining the fond nod of approval from the beautiful woman of his dreams.

"Chen Yu, what's there to show off hiding behind a woman?!"

Wang Lingyun's cold shout could be heard coming from behind.

Yet those figures, one male and one female, seemed as though they weren't aware of it as they left an entire building filled with resentment, anger, and jealousy behind them.