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Not far from Mo Yu stood a woman dressed in a golden gown. Her noble temperament made ordinary people dare not look directly at her. The elegant coiffure of her hair added a touch of regal air.
"Someone from the Xuan Clan?"
As he observed her, Mo Yu slightly raised his eyebrows, surprised to encounter her here.
However, upon hearing her words, Mo Yu murmured softly, "Hai Mo Zun Zhe?"
The title seemed unfamiliar to Mo Yu.
"You are from the Central Plains but have willingly acted as an external ally for the Shui Clan. It must be for the opportunity to enter Ten Thousand Snake Island, right?" As Mo Yu pondered, a cold voice suddenly broke the silence—it came from the woman from the Xuan Clan.
Hearing this, Mo Yu froze. Although he didn't know whether she was friend or foe, he clearly had no concern about facing a woman. He nodded and replied, "That's correct. The Shui Clan offered access to Ten Thousand Snake Island as their condition."
The woman in black nodded in response, taking a moment to scrutinize Mo Yu before falling silent again.
This left Mo Yu somewhat puzzled. He cupped his hands and asked, "May I know how to address you, Miss? And what is the story behind the Hai Mo Zun Zhe and this inheritance hall?"
The woman in black frowned slightly at his question. "Are you not here for the Hai Mo Zun Zhe's inheritance hall?"
"Well… I heard in the Central Plains that Ten Thousand Snake Island might hold something I need, but I'm not sure exactly where. So, I'm not familiar with the Hai Mo Zun Zhe or this inheritance hall," Mo Yu replied.
The woman gave Mo Yu a skeptical glance, then explained, "I am Xuan Ying, a member of the Xuan Clan, one of the Five Major Clans of the Southern Sea. That much you should already know."
"Xuan Ying…" Mo Yu murmured her name, nodded slightly, and then listened as she continued.
"Ten Thousand Snake Island contains many treasures and inheritances, but this hall before us ranks among the most significant. Its owner was the Hai Mo Zun Zhe.
You, coming from the Central Plains, may not know the Hai Mo Zun Zhe's reputation here in the Southern Sea. Whether human, sea clan, or magical beasts, all speak of him with reverence.
The Hai Mo Zun Zhe was an ancient powerhouse. Though titled as a 'Zun Zhe,' his strength likely approached the Sheng rank—perhaps even reaching it!"
"What? A Dou Sheng expert?" Mo Yu was startled, his silver eyes flashing with astonishment.
A Dou Sheng was truly a peak existence on the continent. That the owner of this massive hall might have been a Dou Sheng expert was unexpected.
After recovering from his amazement, Mo Yu thought of the heated purple-gold scale in his possession and asked, "Miss Xuan, was the Hai Mo Zun Zhe human?"
Hearing this question, Xuan Ying raised her delicate eyebrows, clearly not expecting it. After some thought, she shook her head. "According to the elders of my clan, the Hai Mo Zun Zhe wasn't human, nor was he a magical beast. He seemed to be a semi-human species, similar to the sea clan.
However, the exact species of the Hai Mo Zun Zhe's original form has been lost to time. Few now remember it."
"Not human… a semi-human species?"
Hearing this, Mo Yu's silver eyes lit up. If that were the case, the Hai Mo Zun Zhe could very well have been a Nine-Winged Purple-Gold Serpent from the Snake-People Clan!
With this thought, Mo Yu cupped his hands toward Xuan Ying. "Thank you for sharing, Miss Xuan. If you ever visit the Central Plains, I will be sure to offer my hospitality."
"If the opportunity arises, I'll gladly take you up on that, Young Master Mo," Xuan Ying replied.
The mysterious background of Mo Yu piqued Xuan Ying's interest, prompting her to share some of her knowledge.
As the two conversed, several whooshing sounds pierced the air. In a short while, figures appeared before Mo Yu's eyes.
"Crown Prince Jiao, members of the Yuan Clan, and Wu Mang…"
Mo Yu's gaze swept over the figures, noting the hostility emanating from them without a change in his expression.
Ten Thousand Snake Island forbade Dou Zun experts from entering, so even if these individuals joined forces, they posed no threat to him given his current strength.
However, nearly half of the top ten factions were present, underscoring the extraordinary allure of the Hai Mo Zun Zhe's inheritance hall to the various forces of the Southern Sea.
When these newcomers noticed Mo Yu, their expressions shifted subtly.
"Hmph, to think I'd encounter this brat here," the Crown Prince Jiao muttered, a cold gleam flashing in his eyes.
Previously blocked by the Xuan Clan and the Scaled Armor Clan, he had been forced to retreat. Otherwise, he would have captured both Mo Yu and the Shui Clan long ago.
"Now that all the major forces are gathered here, once we enter the ruins, there may be an opportunity to strike. If done discreetly, even the forces behind this brat wouldn't be able to trace it back to us," the Crown Prince Jiao mused, turning the black spatial ring on his finger while a faint killing intent surfaced on his face.
"So, the brat and I meet again… Hmph, I brought my Black Tail Clan's treasure this time. Without the protection of Dou Zun experts, let's see how this little bastard dares to act arrogant!" Wu Mang sneered inwardly, a vicious glint flashing in his eyes.
Although these individuals tried to conceal their intentions, their faint killing intent didn't escape Mo Yu's sharp senses. He smirked disdainfully.
These fools should be thankful if he didn't go after them himself, yet they had the audacity to target him. Truly seeking death!
Despite the tense atmosphere, no one, including the Crown Prince Jiao, made a move. They understood that the inheritance hall before them was the primary objective.
"Boom!"
About ten minutes into this stalemate, the ground trembled faintly. The silent giant hall suddenly rumbled, its deep blue stone door—heavy as ten thousand catties—slowly rising to reveal a pitch-black passage.
"The door is opening!"
Everyone's eyes gleamed red with excitement. Yet, despite their impatience, no one dared to rush in first.
Each waited, hoping someone else would act as the test subject while they reaped the benefits. However, given that all present were elite representatives of major forces, no one was foolish enough to take the lead.
Seeing this stalemate, a strong figure from the Yuan Clan smirked awkwardly and said, "What's this? Treasures before us, yet no one dares to explore?"
"Hmph, Yuan Lin, this inheritance hall of the Hai Mo Zun Zhe is filled with dangers. Don't take us for fools who'll act as pawns for your schemes," Wu Mang retorted coldly.
Hearing this, the Yuan Clan member named Yuan Lin chuckled dryly, clearly not expecting his words to work. He then retrieved a remarkable black pearl from his spatial ring.
The pearl, about the size of a human head, was pitch-black, its interior like a deep abyss radiating immense energy waves.
Yuan Lin pointed at the black orb with a light laugh and said, "This is my Yuan Clan's treasure, the Blackwater Tianyuan Pearl. As long as there's enough energy, it can endlessly create beings with Dou Huang-level strength.
Since no one is willing to venture forward themselves, why not let the water beings produced by my Blackwater Tianyuan Pearl scout out the dangers for us?
However, this requires consuming a massive amount of Dou Qi. I hope everyone can lend a hand. What do you think?"
Hearing this, everyone exchanged glances before ultimately nodding in agreement. Even Mo Yu did not refuse.
Seeing everyone's approval, Yuan Lin smiled faintly. A powerful water-element Dou Qi surged out from his body and poured continuously into the Blackwater Tianyuan Pearl.
As Yuan Lin infused his Dou Qi, the black water within the orb began to churn as if boiling. Strange, eerie black mist started to waft out of it.
The black mist gathered and gradually coalesced into a humanoid water figure before everyone's eyes.
Although the water figure lacked facial features and looked like a flowing human-shaped puddle, its aura was formidable, comparable to a Dou Huang-level expert.
"Oh, this Blackwater Tianyuan Pearl is indeed extraordinary. It might even qualify as a peak seventh-grade weapon," Mo Yu thought to himself with a raised brow.
Under special conditions, this Blackwater Tianyuan Pearl could potentially create an entire army of Dou Huang-level warriors.
"Everyone, lend me a hand!"
Clearly unwilling to shoulder the burden alone, Yuan Lin turned to the group behind him.
Upon seeing the Dou Huang-aura water figure, Crown Prince Jiao, Xuan Ying, and the others hesitated no more. They released their Dou Qi and infused it into the Blackwater Tianyuan Pearl.
Mo Yu, not wanting to stand out, also contributed his Dou Qi to the Pearl.
Each of the individuals present was a powerhouse just below the Dou Zun level. With their combined efforts, it wasn't long before the Blackwater Tianyuan Pearl had created twenty water figures with strength comparable to Dou Huang experts.
"The water army is ready," Yuan Lin said with a smug smile upon seeing the twenty Dou Huang-level water beings.
"Hurry up and put those water beings to use. If you keep dawdling, this prince will swallow that Blackwater Pearl of yours whole," Crown Prince Jiao said with a cold expression.
Hearing this, Yuan Lin's face tightened. He quickly put away the Blackwater Tianyuan Pearl and performed a series of hand seals to command the water beings to charge into the treasure hall ahead.
The water beings swiftly dashed forward like fearless soldiers, rushing into the dark passage ahead.
"Boom!"
Just as Mo Yu and the others expected, the dark passage suddenly erupted with flashes of lightning.
The sturdy ceiling slowly cracked open, and everyone saw terrifying silver thunder serpents unleashed from above.
Simultaneously, the walls of the spacious passage lit up with powerful blue lightning pillars. Any water being touched by the silver lightning was instantly vaporized into mist without even making a sound.
The sudden assault obliterated all the water beings in the passage within seconds. The twenty Dou Huang-level water beings disappeared in a blink.
"Oh, it's a thunder pathway. Judging by the conditions, it seems somewhat similar to the thunderstorms often seen in the Southern Sea," Xuan Ying muttered, her beautiful eyes narrowing.
"Hmph! A mere thunder pathway dares block this prince?" Crown Prince Jiao scoffed and stepped forward.
As a magical beast on the cusp of reaching the eighth rank, the thunder pathway, though deadly to a Dou Huang, posed no life-threatening danger to him.
As his words fell, a surge of immense Dou Qi enveloped him. It formed protective layers around his body, allowing him to stride confidently into the pathway.
Meanwhile, Yuan Lin demonstrated his cleverness. Using water's conductivity, he coated himself with a layer of black water that diverted most of the thunder's force into the ground, minimizing its harm.
Seeing this, Mo Yu's view of Yuan Lin shifted. Although he wasn't fond of the Yuan Clan, Yuan Lin had proven himself unexpectedly capable.
"Heh, Lady Xuan, I'll take the lead," Mo Yu said with a chuckle. Ignoring Xuan Ying's shocked expression, he waved his sleeve and charged into the thunder pathway, lightning wrapping around him like a cloak.
"This guy…" Xuan Ying murmured, startled by Mo Yu's boldness. But upon noticing the lightning coiled around his body, her delicate brows arched.
"What powerful lightning…"
Encased in five-colored lightning, Mo Yu advanced through the pathway, resembling a thunder dragon.
The deep blue rocks around him turned pitch black under the relentless barrage of silver lightning cascading from above like a fountain.
The silver serpents carried immense destructive power. For anyone careless enough, even a Dou Zong would have their Dou Qi pierced and their body devastated in an instant.
However, what posed a challenge to others was effortless for Mo Yu. With the protection of five peak stage Thunder Soul, neither the silver serpents nor the sinister blue lightning pillars posed any threat to him.
The power of the Thunder Soul fully manifested in this moment.
Even Crown Prince Jiao, relying on his tough body to bulldoze through the thunder, couldn't help but glance at Mo Yu, who seemed to stroll leisurely ahead. His eyes flashed with surprise.
"Damn brat!" Crown Prince Jiao cursed angrily.
Mo Yu, however, ignored him. With a thought, the five-colored lightning surged and carried him deeper into the pathway.
As he advanced, Mo Yu suddenly sensed that the Nine Heavens Heavenly Thunder within his body was absorbing the thunder energy from the pathway, growing stronger with each passing moment.
Feeling this transformation, Mo Yu's expression turned to joy.
"Could this thunder pathway's lightning be drawn from heavenly thunder itself?" he wondered, his excitement rising.
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