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"This is the territory of the Abyssal Lion Clan, isn't it?"
Standing before a mountain range exuding an ancient, primal aura, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow and murmured to himself.
Although such an aura was invisible and intangible, seemingly ephemeral, Mo Yu, as the wielder of the Primodial Ancestral Thunder, was particularly sensitive to it.
"No wonder the Abyssal Lion Clan was once a super magical beast clan. With this primal aura nourishing them, their physical bodies must be terrifying, likely ranking among the best in the magical beast world," Mo Yu remarked in awe.
"That's right. When it comes to physical strength alone, even my clan wouldn't dare to challenge the Abyssal Lion Clan. Back in the day, the Abyssal Lion Clan rose to prominence as a super magical beast clan because of two trump cards: their innate spatial confinement skill and the terrifying physical bodies forged by this primal aura.
In ancient times, if the Abyssal Lion Clan became enraged, even a being of a higher rank would tremble in fear. Unfortunately, with the passage of time, the primal aura within these mountains has weakened considerably, leading to the gradual decline of the Abyssal Lion Clan," Zi Yan explained softly, her large eyes blinking.
"Oh, so this primal aura is already in its diminished state?" Mo Yu asked in surprise.
"Of course. It's said that in ancient times, even a typical fifth-grade magical beast couldn't enter the Wild Desolate Mountain Ranges due to the overwhelming intensity of the primal aura. Any ordinary magical beast that dared to enter would be unable to withstand it and would die from blood bursting," Zi Yan elaborated.
Hearing this, Mo Yu was momentarily stunned. He hadn't expected such a fascinating place to exist on the Dou Qi Continent.
No wonder the Abyssal Lion Clan placed such importance on Zi Huo. Possessing the Primodial Ancestral Thunder, Zi Huo's cultivation in this place would progress twice as fast with half the effort, even surpassing Mo Yu himself.
Of course, no matter how strong one's talent, it could never outweigh the need for survival.
Under the looming threat of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, most of the Abyssal Lion Clan had chosen to surrender Zi Huo to extinguish the phoenix clan's wrath.
"Mo Xie, have your clansmen arrived yet?" Mo Yu turned to the blood-red figure behind him and asked.
The Wild Desolate Mountain Ranges, as the territory of the Abyssal Lion Clan, didn't allow outsiders to trespass. Fortunately, Mo Xie's Dragon Scorpion Clan, a subordinate race to the Abyssal Lion Clan, also lived within these mountains.
With Mo Xie leading the way, they would avoid a great deal of trouble.
Hearing this, Mo Xie was about to reply when a black figure suddenly approached from the distance. Upon seeing who it was, Mo Xie quickly said, "Manor Lord, that is my second uncle, the third elder of the Dragon Scorpion Clan, An Xie."
Following Mo Xie's words, Mo Yu turned in the indicated direction and soon saw a middle-aged man in a black robe walking toward him.
The man's face was lean, his eyes sharp and piercing. However, what caught Mo Yu's attention was the man's aura—he was also at the Dou Zun stage.
"Mo Xie, is this the friend you said could help Zi Huo, the candidate for the young clan leader, escape his predicament?" The thin man scrutinized Mo Yu briefly before frowning slightly.
"Candidate for the young clan leader?"
Mo Yu ignored the thin man's dismissive tone, instead focusing on his reference to Zi Huo. He hadn't expected that in less than a year, Zi Huo had already been selected as the candidate for the Abyssal Lion Clan's young clan leader.
"That's right, second uncle. This is Mo Yu, the Lord of Yuan Manor. Moreover, Zi Huo, the hall master, was previously a member of Yuan Manor," Mo Xie introduced.
"What? Zi Huo, the candidate for the young clan leader, was part of Yuan Manor? Doesn't that mean he is under his command?" The thin man's expression shifted dramatically.
"Hey, you An Xie! If you dare to look down on Brother Mo Yu again, I'll give you a punch!"
At the sight of the middle-aged man's unconcealed disdain, Zi Yan's adorable face flushed with anger. She clenched her small fists, huffing coldly.
"Where did this little girl come from…"
The middle-aged man frowned slightly, a look of disdain flashing in his eyes. Just as he was about to wave her off, he suddenly felt an overwhelming pressure descend upon him.
His expression changed as he instinctively sought the source of the powerful pressure, only to have his gaze land on the little girl before him.
"An… an Ancient Void Dragon!?"
Feeling the immense dragon bloodline pressure emanating from the little girl, the middle-aged man's expression transformed dramatically. Realization dawned upon him, and he stammered.
Though the Dragon Scorpion Clan was a subordinate race of the Abyssal Lion Clan, they carried a trace of dragon blood, making them instinctively deferential to true dragons.
If not for the Ancient Void Dragon Clan looking down on the weaker Dragon Scorpions, the latter would have long sought to become their subordinates.
Thus, when he sensed the powerful magical beast pressure from Zi Yan, the thin man was utterly shocked.
He would never have guessed that the seemingly ordinary little girl was actually an Ancient Void Dragon!
Wiping the cold sweat from his brow, the thin man, as an elder of a lesser magical beast clan, fully understood the significance of an Ancient Void Dragon.
He quickly adjusted his attitude, bowing respectfully toward Mo Yu. "Lord Mo… Mo Yu, I failed to recognize your status and hope you can forgive me."
After speaking, the middle-aged man bowed deeply to Zi Yan, his actions appearing somewhat comical.
Even though his status didn't require him to be this subservient to an Ancient Void Dragon, the powerful bloodline emanating from Zi Yan convinced him she must hail from the royal bloodline of the Ancient Void Dragons.
This kind of bloodline demanded absolute respect, not only from him but even from the declining Abyssal Lion Clan.
"Enough. Ignorance is not a crime. Elder An Xie, there's no need to apologize further," Mo Yu said, waving his hand dismissively.
Though the initial slight had annoyed him, given the urgent circumstances and the man's apparent support for Zi Huo, Mo Yu chose to let it slide.
"Hmph! Next time, open your eyes. Otherwise, even if Brother Mo Yu forgives you, I won't let you off so easily," Zi Yan said, waving her small fist again and huffing.
Beside her, Xiao Yixian chuckled softly at the scene.
"Y-Yes…Lord Ancient Void Dragon, there won't be a next time," An Xie replied hastily, relieved.
"This matter is settled for now. Elder An Xie, these two are Zi Yan and Xiao Yixian," Mo Yu introduced briefly before continuing, "I need to know Zi Huo's current situation and the internal state of the Abyssal Lion Clan."
Hearing Zi Yan's name, An Xie silently memorized it before nodding toward Mo Yu. After a moment's hesitation, he said, "Zi Huo is currently safe. Although the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan has demanded we hand over the candidate for the young clan leader, their threats have only been verbal, with no large-scale invasion yet. Zi Huo remains under the protection of some elders within the Abyssal Lion Clan.
However, he is not within the clan's territory at the moment. If you wish to see him, Lord Mo Yu, it may take some time."
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"Oh, where is Zi Huo now?" Mo Yu frowned slightly as he asked.
"In the Desolate Realm," An Xie replied.
"The Desolate Realm? What is that?" Mo Yu asked curiously.
"Hehe, I know," Zi Yan interjected with a smug smile. "The Desolate Realm is said to be a spatial domain painstakingly created by the successive leaders and elders of the Abyssal Lion Clan. Each generation's clan leader and elders who have reached the 'Sheng' level will enter this realm to pass away, resulting in a place saturated with dense primal aura.
"However, despite its immense power, this primal aura is imbued with the chaotic and violent will of countless deceased experts. Since the Abyssal Lion Clan inherently possesses a savage and frenzied nature, this energy is filled with those same destructive tendencies. It's incredibly difficult to absorb, and a single mistake could lead to mental collapse and the destruction of one's will.
"Although the risks are immense, the rewards are equally remarkable. It's said that the clan selects three candidates for the position of young clan leader, and only the one who emerges from the Desolate Realm alive will be declared the official successor. Isn't that right, An Xie?"
Hearing Zi Yan's detailed explanation, An Xie wiped the cold sweat from his brow. He hadn't expected Zi Yan, an outsider, to know so much about the Abyssal Lion Clan.
"Lady Zi Yan is absolutely correct. The Desolate Realm serves as both a sacred training ground and a trial for selecting the next young clan leader," An Xie confirmed with a light chuckle.
Mo Yu's brows furrowed slightly. Upon learning about the perilous nature of the Desolate Realm, he couldn't help but feel worried for Zi Huo.
Though Zi Huo possessed the protection of the Primodial Ancestral Thunder, the violent and chaotic will within the primal aura could still overwhelm him. If he couldn't endure it, he might lose himself within the Desolate Realm, never to return.
Shaking his head, Mo Yu realized there was nothing he could do now. All he could do was hope and pray that Zi Huo would make it out safely.
"If Zi Huo successfully emerges from the Desolate Realm and becomes the young clan leader, would the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan still target him? Or would the Abyssal Lion Clan protect him?" Mo Yu asked after a moment of thought.
An Xie hesitated briefly before answering, "Actually... the current clan leader of the Abyssal Lion Clan passed away years ago due to old age. To prevent unrest, the news has been kept secret until a new young clan leader is chosen.
"For now, the clan's power is split between the Elder Council, led by the Grand Elder, and the Royal Guard, led by the Lion King.
"The Elder Council takes a conservative stance, believing that it's not worth opposing the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan for Zi Huo. They see it as an unnecessary loss.
"On the other hand, the Lion King, a staunch advocate for strength, greatly admires Zi Huo's extraordinary talent. He believes that Zi Huo is the key to revitalizing the clan's former glory. Abandoning him would be a disgrace, and compromising with the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan would tarnish the clan's bloodline.
"This conflict has caused a year-long stalemate. Eventually, it was decided that Zi Huo would officially become a candidate for young clan leader and participate in the Desolate Realm trial alongside two other candidates.
"If Zi Huo perishes in the Desolate Realm, all disputes will naturally be resolved. However, if he emerges victorious, what happens next is hard to predict.
"One thing is certain: the Lion King will do everything in his power to protect Zi Huo. As for us Scorpion Dragon Clan members, who have followed the Lion King for a century, we will also defend him with our lives!" By the end, An Xie's eyes gleamed with determination.
Mo Yu's expression turned slightly serious. He hadn't expected such a charismatic figure like the Lion King to exist within the Abyssal Lion Clan.
"I'd like to meet the Lion King. Is that possible?" Mo Yu asked solemnly.
An Xie hesitated briefly before nodding. "Given your relationship with Zi Huo, it should be possible."
After their discussion, Mo Yu decided to meet the Lion King, the leader of the Royal Guard who was determined to support Zi Huo. An Xie took on the role of guide.
Deep within the Wild Desolate Mountain Range lay a stretch of endless, towering peaks.
These mountains soared tens of thousands of feet high, with steep and perilous cliffs. The skies above were filled with fierce gales, so strong that even sixth-grade magical beasts struggled to stay aloft for long.
Upon reaching the heart of the Wild Desolate Mountain Range, An Xie let out a whistle, summoning a massive Blood Hawk to serve as their mount. Together, they soared over the imposing mountains.
After half an hour, they arrived at a cluster of ancient halls perched atop the mountains. At the same time, Mo Yu sensed numerous domineering auras emanating from the area.
Roaming packs of ferocious magical beasts, including tigers, leopards, and wolves, served as a natural defense for the area.
The Abyssal Lion Clan's defenses were formidable, but fortunately, An Xie's high status within the clan allowed them to pass through without issue.
As they ventured deeper into the mountains, they descended onto a towering peak.
Atop this peak stood a grand, foreboding black hall, heavily guarded. Mo Yu even detected the presence of several Dou Zun-level auras.
What shocked him most was an immensely terrifying aura emanating from within the hall, so powerful that it sent shivers down his spine.
An Xie stepped forward and whispered to one of the guards at the entrance. The guard entered to report, and soon returned to open the hall's massive doors.
"Let's go. The Lion King wishes to meet you as well," An Xie said with a faint smile.
Mo Yu gazed at the ominous hall before him, its open doors resembling a gaping maw. He steeled himself and nodded.
Led by An Xie, they navigated several winding corridors within the hall before arriving at a massive, hundred-foot-tall violet door.
An Xie approached the door and knocked respectfully.
"Enter!"
A deep, commanding voice echoed from within, carrying an immense pressure that made hearts tremble.
The violet door slowly creaked open, revealing the imposing figure of a man clad in golden armor adorned with saber-like fangs.
Mo Yu's gaze locked onto the figure, his pupils narrowing. The aura emanating from this man surpassed even that of She Lao.
"A Ban Sheng expert!"
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