Combat Emperor: Zhang Yu's Journey
Chapters... 142: The Battle of Heaven
Including today was the third day Zhang Yu was at the peak of Tiankong mountain. The atmosphere was getting crowded, the more lively with many groups coming.
The battle of heaven is approaching. But instead of focusing on the fight Zhang Yu moved from one to another trying to pry information about his mother and the Xiao Clan.
His efforts were not in vain. From the few people that passed by him, Zhang Yu got some more information about the Xiao Clan. It was none other than Xiao Yuze's marriage that would be carried out after the battle of heaven.
"Zhang Yu's! Are you that?"
Zhang Yu enjoyed the tea on his desk while hearing some group talk around him. Suddenly from the side came a familiar voice calling out his name.
Hong Men's! Zhang Yu immediately recognized him. Her shining green clothes contrasted sharply with the rest of the visitors.
"What are you doing here?" ask Hong Men. She unreservedly sat down on the empty seat that was near Zhang Yu then ordered a drink.
"Did you come all the way just to watch the battle of heaven?" hong Men asked again without giving Zhang Yu a chance to answer.
"I will participate in the battle of heaven," Zhang Yu said clearly.
But Hong Men was only bearded for not being aware of his words. Two seconds later the smile on his face froze and turned into shock.
"What?! I didn't hear wrong, did I?" lontar he can't believe.
But Zhang Yu's unchanging expression made him gulp. "So it was real. You're going to fight in heaven? But whose side are you gonna stand on?"
"Saturn trade group."
Oh...
Hong Men nodded once. "I know who Saturn is. The group has grown enormously in recent years and controlled the trade routes of almost the entire Yang Empire landmass."
"I wonder how you can convince them to take the quota of participants. Do you have any inside acquaintances?" hong Men asked with a move of his brows.
Zhang Yu did not answer. He picked up his teacup then gazed around noticing the several groups that were talking. They were talking about Xiao Yuze's marriage. So enthusiastic and excited.
"You know about the wedding?" zhang Yu asked suddenly looked at Hong Men in seriousness.
"The Xiao Yuze wedding? I know a little. Some elders said the marriage would take place after the battle of heaven. This was quite surprising since this news came so suddenly."
"What about the bride?" ask Zhang Yu.
"I don't know for sure. But listen hear he's from the Xuan Empire." Hong Men was silent for a moment, then spoke again. "You're also from the Xuan Empire, do you know the bride-to-be?"
Zhang Yu's face turned grim. His gaze was sharp as cold as night. There were inexplicable emotions surging out real from his body.
"You okay?" Hong Men's hand trembled as it touched Zhang Yu's shoulder. Though he was certain that while at Zhen Yang Realm their strength was not much different. Now, however, he felt that Zhang Yu was a sky that he could not reach.
"I still have business, I'll go first."
Hong Men did not dare to stop Zhang Yu. He just stared at her in silence until her back completely disappeared.
"He's getting stronger. I was suddenly sure he would surprise me in the battle of heaven."
"Who will surprise you?" Two voices came from behind his back. Hong Men turned his head. "Sister Hong Shen, Big Brother Hong Xiu? You guys since when are you here?"
Hong Shen snorted. "It's strange to see us here? You think we shouldn't have fun before the fight?"
"It's not like that, it's just ...."
"Who did you mean before? Did you meet an acquaintance of yours?" ask Hong Xiu. The twenty-seven-year-old girl was Hong Shen's younger sister. But even so in terms of strength she was more talented than her brother and was now at the level of a three-star grand master.
"Yes, I met an acquaintance who was about to participate in the battle of heaven. Brother Hong Shen knew him as well."
"I know him? Who?" hong Shen asked curiously. There were many acquaintances who would participate in this fight. But looking at Hong Men's words, he sure wasn't what he thought.
"Zhang Yu,"
"Huh?" Hong Shen was stunned for a moment. He looked at Hong Men and said in a soft voice. "You sure it's him? Wasn't he trapped in the dragon pagoda? While in Zhen Yang Realm?"
Hong Men raised his shoulders. "I also wonder how he finally survived. But what I'm more curious about is the absurd development."
"If it's okay to say now maybe he's no weaker than Big Brother Hong Xiu," Hong Men added making the two people in front of him freeze silently.
"No way! Two years ago he was still at the master level. How could he have already surpassed me who was now at the level of a three-star grand master. Do you think I'm so weak that I'm passed over easily?"
Hong Xiu sat there, then the corner of his lips lifted up forming one faint arc of smile. "Interesting! I want to meet him. Also wanted to prove how good he was."
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On the other hand, Zhang Yu returned to the inn to calm down. He could barely control himself as every recall of the name of the Xiao Clan always appeared the shadow of his mother being locked up as well as Xuan Yin being forced into marriage by the Xiao Clan.
It did not feel that Zhang Yu had locked himself up in the room two days and two nights. Now she came out with a new appearance, wearing a silver-patterned white outfit that looked very elegant.
Liu Mengqi, who was in charge of picking him up, was stunned when he first saw him. He cleared his throat once and relayed his father's message. "Come down because everyone's waiting."
"I'm done, let's get down."
"You-you go first. I will follow" Liu Mengqi said.
Zhang Yu turned his shoulders and went down to the first floor. There Liu Bei and a few elders were ready to leave for the heaven-defying battleground.
"Where is Liu Mengqi?" liu Bei asked not to see his daughter coming with Zhang Yu.
"I'm here Dad. Let's go," Liu Mengqi just got off. He walked gracefully to where his father was and went together to the place of the battle of heaven.
The battleground of heaven itself was right in the middle of the peak of Tiankong Mountain. Located in a large area with a large arena similar to a gladiator.
The moment the Liu Family entourage arrived, they directly directed towards the marked seat. It was because Saturn or the Liu Family belonged to the twenty great powers in the Yang Empire. They have their own place that is a little more respectful than other groups that do not have a quota of participants.
"Zhang Yu, I won't put too much hope on you. But at least you should get to the second round."
Zhang Yu nodded at Liu Bei's words. He glanced at the glance then looked back at the group of brown-clothed people across. With the emblem of the Xiao flag fluttering in one corner, the ranks of faces were so calm and happy here, ignoring the condition of his mother and Xuan Yin there.
"Klan Xiao,"
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"Dad, why do you look so nervous?" xiao Lang asked the current patriarch of the Xiao Clan to Xiao Nie, the former patriarch of the Xiao Clan.
"So, I don't know why I suddenly feel uncomfortable. It's like there's so much hatred coming from the back of our heads."
Xiao Lang only laughed softly at Xiao Nie's worries. "That must be because you just came out of seclusion. Until it has not been used back to the situation of many people."
Xiao Nie narrowed his eyes. "Maybe it's true,"
"Xiao Yuze, Xiao Yuwen, are you guys ready?" xiao Nie asked the two representatives of the Xiao Clan.
"I'm always ready Grandpa,"
"I'm also ready Patriarch,"
"good. Do not let down the hope that is on your shoulders. You guys should show me the real Xiao Clan!"
At the same time a man dressed in battle armor appeared above the arena. His fierce but dignified face had at least explained who he was.
He is General Ji Han. Imperial representatives who served as judges.
"Every representative please come down to the arena." General Ji Han's voice echoed to various directions.
One by one the representatives of the twenty great powers advanced. The Hong Clan, Guang Clan, Xiao Clan, Yan Clan, Tong Family and there were still a few more including the Liu Family.
"Zhang Yu, go ahead. Prove I didn't choose you wrong!" liu Bei exclaimed then patted Zhang Yu on the back with attention.
Zhang Yu jumped from where the Liu Family was and landed where the participants gathered.
A few eyes seemed to notice him. Surprised, eagerly looking forward, and some held grudges.
Zhang Yu looked at them one by one. At that moment Yan Xou who was the representative of the Yan Clan walked up to him. "I didn't think I could meet you here. You can't forget me, right?"
"How could I forget the man who tried to kill me. Perhaps this is the right time to calculate the old and new problems between us," Zhang Yu said very calmly.
Yan Xou snorted. "You think you deserve to be my opponent? Huh! Just hope you don't meet me in this fight, or you'll end up in my hands."
Zhang Yu raised the corner of his lips. "I'm looking forward to that fight."