Chapter 1262 - 789: The Flag of Defiance

"Neigh!!"

Demon Emperor·Jade Tiger Roar saw its master being chaotically attacked and recklessly ravaged, and its mentality also started to explode.

Accompanied by a sharp and high-pitched cry, Jade Tiger Roar shot two beams of lightning from its eyes, suddenly piercing upwards.

Du Yu couldn’t help but feel a surge in his heart; just as well, this Jade Tiger Roar could be considered a Cold Beast around the Cold Tree.

His figure flickered again, immediately leaving the battlefield.

It has to be said, the Demon Skill Instantaneous Movement is truly terrifying.

And it’s because of this that Kui Chou is able to stand undefeated in various battles.

However, just as Du Yu exited the battlefield, he found the situation had changed.

Demon Emperor·Jade Tiger Roar’s urgency to save its master caused chaotic behavior!

It was so focused on striking Du Yu with lightning, rushing straight towards its master’s position, giving Jing Chen an opportunity.

Jing Chen’s eyes shone with electricity, and the two currents it emitted were markedly larger than before.

It seems... its Demon Skill Blue Lightning Beam has upgraded during the battle?

Eternal Diamond·Blue Lightning Beam!

"Crack," a loud bang, as the Thunderbolting Lightning hit right on Demon Emperor·Jade Tiger Roar.

"Woo~~" Jade Tiger Roar let out a wail, charging headlong towards its master, its path entirely predictable.

Fortunately, Jade Tiger Roar was draped in Blue Lightning Armor, and faced with Jing Chen’s suddenly upgraded thunderbolts, it managed to take the hit.

Yet Jing Chen was not satisfied with just this—it continued to unleash lightning, charging fiercely downward.

Moreover, in front of Jing Chen’s mouth, it was already starting to gather its Demon Skill Thunder Flash Ball.

"Good grief~" Du Yu grinned slightly, temporarily halting his attack.

What kind of grudge, what kind of resentment is this?

Blue Lightning Beam + Thunder Flash Ball + Thunderbolt Charge!

Jing Chen tore through the sky, not just crazily bombarding Jade Tiger Roar, but also attempting to ram it, using Thunder Flash Ball to explode upon impact.

Is Jing Chen breaking through a Heart Demon, shattering shackles?

Maybe,

but Du Yu felt more that it was trying to break down the high wall standing between it and its dreams.

Perhaps, this is what pursuing a dream should look like.

Exerting all strength, regardless of consequences.

The raging thunderbolt blasted downward, forcefully striking Demon Emperor·Jade Tiger Roar to the ground.

"Neigh!!" Jing Chen cried out fervently, recklessly charging.

A giant Thunder Flash Ball gathered in front of its face, rushing straight to the ground.

"Boom!"

The horse neighed, gales blowing in all directions.

Fragments of stone and grass scattered, the earth trembled.

Du Yu and Zhongli Tian stood high in the air, staring at the large crater burrowed in the hillside below, and...

And within the deep pit, two snow-white stallions lay across the ground.

"Woo~~woo..." Demon Emperor·Jade Tiger Roar lay sideways, continually wailing.

The Thunderbolt Horse Armor on its body had vanished, and its Demon Breath Battle Robe was utterly torn.

Under the heavy strike, Jade Tiger Roar had a splitting headache, its breathing was incredibly rapid.

Jing Chen was equally miserable.

With great force, it severely collided with the Demon Emperor’s body, enduring far greater impact than direct contact with the ground.

Jing Chen also lay on its side, its four snow hooves chaotically thrashing, trying to stand.

Just as it bent its legs, attempting to rise, the pain radiating from its limbs and body made Jing Chen wail out uncontrollably: "Woo..."

"Jade Tiger." Zhongli Tian gazed blankly below, murmuring, and hurriedly flew downward.

"Whoosh!" The black-clad Zhongli shot downwards like an arrow.

But before he reached the pit, Du Yu had already Instantaneously Moved, arriving beside Jing Chen.

"So committed, huh?" Du Yu spoke softly, eyes full of heartache, kneeling beside the horse’s head.

He stretched out his hands, attempting to lift the snow-white horse head into his embrace.

"Snort!" Jing Chen forcefully shook its head, breaking free from Du Yu’s hands.

At this moment, Du Yu and Zhongli Tian’s actions were practically the same.

But Demon Emperor·Jade Tiger Roar did not reject its master’s goodwill; it kept gasping, the horse head nestled in its master’s arms, looking towards the nearby tribesmen with dazed eyes.

"Thud." There was a sound.

Jing Chen, who was attempting to stand, trembled continuously, and fell heavily to the ground again.

"Hmm." Little Fen Yang felt pity in his heart, softly said, "The horse is so stubborn, so pitiful..."

"Humph." Kui Chou snorted, cursing, "This coward, finally looks like something."

"Thud!"

Jing Chen tried to stand up again, but once more, couldn’t control its trembling four limbs, and fell to the ground sideways.

Its hefty body crashed down, kicking up dust, also staining its snow-white body dirty.

Du Yu kneeled forward a few steps, arrived at the horse head, softly said, "Let me help you, just like we did earlier.

Jing Chen, you are not fighting alone."

He gently stroked Jing Chen’s cheek with one hand, wiping away the bits of dust: "I’m here, Jing Chen.

No matter how you lived before, you won’t be alone anymore."

Jing Chen stared blankly at Du Yu, its randomly kicking four hooves gradually slowed to a halt.

"Yes, let me help you." Du Yu quickly moved to the side of its back, hands placed underneath, "Come on, get up."

Actually, Du Yu could have lifted Jing Chen directly.

He could activate Chi Clan Bear Soul, transform into a giant, and with a pair of big hands, place Jing Chen steadily.

But Du Yu didn’t do that.

His palms underneath Jing Chen’s back continued to exert force, supporting it up slowly along with Jing Chen’s kicking snow hooves.

Until Jing Chen knelt, pushing powerfully with its legs, Du Yu suddenly added force: "Rise!"

"Tap, tap, tap..."

Jing Chen let out a cry, suddenly standing up.

Its figure still trembled, its four hooves shakily stepping back and forth.

Du Yu hurriedly stepped forward to support its side.

Finally, the white stallion steadied its footing.

"Yay~!" Little Fen Yang cheered happily.

Jing Chen panted heavily, slowly turned around, lowered its head, and gently touched Du Yu’s cheek.

"Hehe." Du Yu dusted off Jing Chen’s face, filled with emotion, caressing his hand repeatedly.

"Ziz~ ziz!"

Within just a few seconds, electricity started to entwine around Jing Chen’s snow hooves.

It was about to...

Jing Chen gently nudged Du Yu’s hand away, supporting its still tilted body, walking step by step into the sky.

"Lu~" In Zhongli Celestial Union’s arms, Demon Emperor·Jade Tiger Roar watched the clansman leave step by step and called out.

"Lu!" Jing Chen snorted heavily, its body trembling, still striving to ascend to the heavens.

At Flying Horse Ranch, countless white stallions raised their heads and looked over, watching Jing Chen emerge from the deep pit.

Watching this forever solitary clan member.

It trudged step by step into the blue sky.

Looking back again...

Jing Chen looked down at the ranch that once confined it, gazing at the silhouettes of the clansmen between the hills.

The mountain wind blew, sweeping away the dust all over Jing Chen.

Its wildly swinging silver mane, akin to a defiant banner, soared loudly in the air.

"Hee-yo-yo~~~" Jing Chen raised its head high, its cry resonant and loud.

The sound spread throughout the ranch, crossed the endless hills, and scattered among every herd and clansman.

Du Yu: "What is it saying?"

Little Fen Yang softly replied: "The horse says: I am Jing Chen."

"Hehe." Du Yu watched the long, high-pitched cry of the horse, revealing a slight smile.

Suddenly, a tall figure appeared beside Du Yu.

Du Yu: "Elder Zhongli."

Zhongli Chen looked up at the sky and spoke: "Young friend, do you know its name?"

Du Yu: "Jing Chen. ’Jing’ as in astonishing, ’Chen’ as in spotless."

Zhongli Chen nodded: "It could also mean exceeding the world, leaving all in the dust."

Du Yu gazed at the white horse in the sky, gently nodding.

"Jing Chen has the posture of a Saint, young friend, take good care of it in the future." Zhongli Chen patted Du Yu’s shoulder, "Perhaps it can help you achieve your dreams."

Du Yu’s heart stirred, turning his eyes towards Zhongli Chen.

Zhongli Chen smiled and said: "Thunderbolt Charge is swift, and your Instant Teleportation is equally magical, but they are ultimately at the Cold Jade Level.

You’re not fast enough.

For some powerful beings, your movements can be tracked."

With Zhongli Elder’s words, Du Yu finally confirmed that the other knew what he had been rehearsing during the battle.

Indeed, that was the case.

Zhongli Chen understood who Du Yu’s imaginary enemy was, not because of Du Yu’s tactics, but because of Du Yu’s eyes.

After all, Du Yu bore no grievances or hatred with Zhongli Celestial Union, his eyes couldn’t harbor overwhelming rage nor could he hate to that degree.

In Zhongli Chen’s words, there was full expectation: "Young friend, you have a powerful Demon Pet and Demon Skill, which is beyond ordinary capabilities.

This grants you the qualification to do extraordinary things

If you can advance one or two more levels, increase your physical strength, and elevate the Demon Skill Grade qualitatively..."

Du Yu suddenly asked: "I understand Thunderbolt Charge, but you just said my Instant Teleportation isn’t fast enough?"

Zhongli Chen chuckled: "Young friend believes that regardless of the quality of Instant Teleportation Demon Skill, the actual effect in use doesn’t differ much?"

Du Yu pressed his lips together without responding.

Zhongli Chen: "For your current opponent, perhaps the difference isn’t significant."

Zhongli Celestial Union: "..."

He knelt at the back, cradling the horse’s head, not daring to speak.

Zhongli Chen’s large hand pressed on Du Yu’s shoulder: "But your target is Cold Tree. Even a 0.1-second difference can mean the difference between life and death."

Upon hearing this, Du Yu’s heart sighed heavily.

Sensing Du Yu’s disappointment, Zhongli Chen earnestly comforted: "You’re still young, you have strong talent and potential, I believe that day is not far."

"Hmm." Du Yu nodded, "I will work hard."

The sudden admonition left Du Yu’s thoughts a little chaotic.

He looked at Zhongli Chen, saying goodbye: "Elder, I’ll head back first, as there’s much I need to ponder."

"Go ahead." Zhongli Chen nodded gently, "If you need any help, feel free to come here and find me."

"Alright, definitely!" Du Yu said without reservation, his figure silently vanished.

Upon reappearing, he was already high in the sky, seated on Jing Chen’s back.

"Will you follow me?" Du Yu caressed the silver mane.

"Lu!" Jing Chen decisively responded.

"Sss..."

Du Yu waved his right hand, and the Void Axe ripped open a spatial rift: "Let’s go."

The terrifying energy surging within the rift made Jing Chen’s heart tremble, instinctively retreating a few steps.

Du Yu: "What, are you afraid?"

"Lu!" Jing Chen voiced a rebuttal, glancing once more at the ranch below.

Under the watchful gaze of the Zhongli Race and countless Jade Tiger Roar clansmen, Jing Chen dragged its trembling body, walking towards the spatial rift step by step.

The movements were slow, yet steadfast.

Afraid?

You said I’m no longer alone, so... why should I fear.

Behind this spatial rift, this void, is the life journey of my dreams, isn’t it?