Chapter 599: A Battle Touching Upon Reincarnation
"That... that's Wu Ju!"
Upon witnessing the sudden appearance of the somewhat disheveled middle-aged man, Wu Xiu and Wu Yan of the Seven Evil Black Golden Crow Clan were the first to react, their expressions changing drastically.
Although they were now respected heads of their respective branches, the moment they saw this person, the terrifying memories of being suppressed in the past surged back into their minds.
"Wasn't he imprisoned? How did he escape?" Wu Xiu and Wu Yan exchanged shocked glances, disbelief clearly etched on their faces.
"Wu Ju! Big Brother, you... you're out?!" On the other side, Wu Xuan froze momentarily, before exclaiming in joy and surprise.
He and Wu Ju had grown up together, forming deep bonds. Thus, seeing his old friend standing free once again filled him with emotion.
"Who is this man? How dare he confront Great Elder Kun Yuan directly!"
"His aura is dense with the feeling of reincarnation... he's clearly a pinnacle expert of the Samsara Stage!"
"Did someone say Wu Ju? Could it be he's the infamous culprit who nearly ignited war between the Seven Evil Black Golden Crow Clan and the Kunpeng Clan years ago?!"
While the various powerful factions watched with stunned disbelief, the experts from the Seven Evil Black Golden Crow Clan stared in shock at the disheveled figure. Even if others didn't recognize him, they certainly did.
This man was none other than Wu Ju, the former head of the Wind Branch!
Atop the mountain, Lin Langtian also gazed with mild astonishment at Wu Ju's appearance, exclaiming softly, "To think Jin Wu's father actually broke free from his imprisonment..."
"Since Jin Wu's father is here, it seems I don't need to intervene further today," Lin Langtian murmured to himself.
He could clearly sense that Wu Ju was extremely powerful, his strength seemingly no weaker than Great Elder Kun Yuan himself.
Amid the widespread shock, Jin Wu and Shuang Wu naturally heard the familiar voice echoing from behind them.
Their bodies trembled slightly as they slowly turned around, eyes wide with uncertainty, gazing at the middle-aged man who now stood behind them.
That middle-aged man's deep eyes were fixed unwaveringly on Jin Wu and Shuang Wu. The powerful fluctuations of Yuan energy surrounding him revealed the intensity of his emotions at this moment.
This seemingly disheveled man was clearly experiencing tremendous inner turmoil.
"Father…" Jin Wu and Shuang Wu whispered simultaneously, their voices trembling with emotion.
Despite their strong personalities, both Jin Wu and Shuang Wu felt profound sadness and joy as they stared at the man before them. Tears instantly filled their eyes.
Seeing the reddened eyes of Jin Wu and Shuang Wu, the middle-aged man's heart felt as if it had been struck by a heavy hammer. All the coldness he'd exhibited towards Kun Yuan earlier vanished instantly. He rushed forward and gently touched his children's faces with shaking hands.
"My children... you've grown so much…" The man's voice was hoarse yet gentle, the expression on his face that of a loving father.
He bore some resemblance to Jin Wu, though he appeared more mature and weathered.
Feeling the trembling, cool hand upon their faces, Jin Wu and Shuang Wu could no longer hold back their emotions; tears streamed down their faces. The powerful bond of blood was unmistakable.
Quietly wiping away the tears from the corners of his eyes, Jin Wu softly said, "Father, we've finally found you."
Beside him, Shuang Wu remained silent, but her icy facade completely melted away, replaced by an expression reminiscent of a daughter safely nestled beside her father.
Hearing Jin Wu's words, the middle-aged man's lips trembled slightly in anguish.
Imagining the suffering his children had endured filled him with deep, aching regret.
"This is all my fault…" he muttered helplessly, losing all the composure befitting an expert of his stature. In this moment, he was simply a father who regretted not being able to protect his children.
Jin Wu gently grasped his father's hand, offering a warm, reassuring smile. "No, Father, it's not your fault. Besides, Big Brother has always protected me. I haven't suffered much thanks to him."
"Big Brother?" The middle-aged man was momentarily startled. He had broken free upon sensing his children's presence, unaware of the events that had just unfolded during the battle of the branches.
"Father, this is my sworn brother, Lin Langtian. It's thanks to Big Brother's care and support that we've grown strong enough to finally meet you," Jin Wu explained simply, stepping forward to stand beside Lin Langtian.
"Young friend Langtian, you have my sincere gratitude." Upon hearing Jin Wu's explanation, the middle-aged man immediately stepped forward and respectfully bowed to Lin Langtian.
"Uncle, please, you're far too polite. Jin Wu is my brother. Everything I did was as it should be." Lin Langtian quickly moved to lift him up respectfully.
Despite Lin Langtian's attempt, he found the middle-aged man immovable. With a wry smile, he finally conceded, "Then I humbly accept your thanks, Uncle."
Only after hearing this did the middle-aged man stand up, his gaze turning ice-cold as it settled upon the stern-faced Kun Yuan.
"Great Elder, truly impressive of you to attack a junior like this, especially since this junior is your very own grandson!" His voice, cold and sharp, echoed with chilling intensity throughout the heavens.
Kun Yuan sneered coldly, "Grandson? My daughter ceased to exist long ago. What grandson do you speak of?!"
The middle-aged man's expression darkened. "How ruthless you are, old man! You refuse to acknowledge your own flesh and blood!"
Hearing these words, Kun Yuan's fury erupted, "Wu Ju, how dare you lecture me! If it weren't for you, my daughter and I wouldn't have ended up like this. And who permitted you to escape from confinement?!"
"Since you insist, today I'll capture both father and son!" Kun Yuan roared furiously. As the Great Elder of the Kunpeng Clan, his dignity was inviolable!
Boom!
Following his furious declaration, Kun Yuan stepped forward, his Yuan power surging like a boundless ocean. A terrifying pressure spread out, causing even seasoned Samsara-stage experts present to tremble under its weight.
"Hmph, I've tolerated you long enough, old man. Today, let's see what you can do!" Unfazed by Kun Yuan's rage, Wu Ju stepped forward, releasing his aura, revealing strength that matched Kun Yuan's own!
"He's… touched upon the Reincarnation realm as well?! Wu Ju has reached this level?!" Those present gasped, their expressions shifting dramatically.
Within the Samsara realm itself, clear distinctions in strength existed. Unlike ordinary Samsara-stage experts, those who touched upon reincarnation had profound insights into life and death, qualifying them to attempt ascension to the ultimate Reincarnation realm.
While experts like Wu Yan and Wu Xiu were strong, their insights into reincarnation were still inferior to old monsters like Kun Yuan or Wu Qian. Until Wu Ju appeared, everyone had assumed his strength was similar to Wu Yan or Wu Xiu, but now it was clear that he had truly stepped into the ranks of experts who touched upon reincarnation!
"This... this can't be!" Wu Yan and Wu Xiu stood aghast, unable to accept that the imprisoned Wu Ju had surpassed them.
Even Elder Wu Qian showed surprise and admiration, noting Wu Ju's youth and immense potential. With Wu Ju's power, it wasn't impossible for their clan to reclaim past glory.
As Wu Ju stepped forward, black hurricanes surged around him, emanating terrifying pressure that darkened the sky.
Kun Yuan's expression grew grave. With a stomp, he rose into the sky. With a swift movement, Yuan power gathered in his palms, forming countless dazzling Peng feathers.
"The Great Peng Feather Palm?" Exclamations arose from the observers. Clearly, this technique was renowned among the Kunpeng Clan.
Kun Yuan's palm suddenly thrust forward, unleashing a storm of sharp Peng feathers that shattered space itself, aiming directly at Wu Ju.
Wu Ju's expression sharpened. With a deep breath, he blew forth terrifying hurricanes, each imbued with immense Yuan power, colliding fiercely with Kun Yuan's Peng feathers.
Boom! Boom!
The heavens trembled, powerful shockwaves spreading out as their fierce confrontation unfolded. Even those watching from afar felt their scalps tingle, fully aware that any one of those strikes could easily obliterate them.
"Thanks to my imprisonment, I finally touched upon reincarnation! Today, let me test my strength against you!" Wu Ju shouted, his hurricanes intensifying, creating a world of their own—inescapable and overwhelmingly powerful.
Within that terrifying tempest, a blazing sun emerged, housing the shadow of an ancient Golden Crow. It emitted searing rays capable of melting even Samsara-stage experts.
Kun Yuan hastily summoned a pair of black-and-white Kunpeng spirits, blocking the fiery assault. The destructive exchange unleashed devastating waves of heat, shocking onlookers.
"Is this the power of reincarnation… truly terrifying!"
As the observers marveled, Kun Yuan's face darkened with anger and frustration, snarling, "Wu Ju, do you truly think I can't deal with you?"
Wu Ju coldly replied, "Do your worst!"
Kun Yuan's face turned even darker. With a deep breath, his voice thundered across the Wu Realm:
"Patriarch, I request your assistance!"
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