Chapter 324: The Black Thunder Banner Captain and Little Gold, the Thunder Spirit
"The Black Demon Token, the Black Thunder Talisman, and the Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon..."
After giving Mo Yu these three items, Lei Ying's projection vanished, leaving only Mo Yu and Mang Ting in the hall.
Looking at the three items in his hand, Mo Yu was momentarily stunned. He hadn't expected Lei Ying to be so generous. On their first meeting, not only had he arranged for his daughter to marry him, but he also provided such valuable gifts as part of the dowry.
Mang Ting, standing nearby, couldn't help but show a trace of envy as he congratulated Mo Yu with a bow. "Congratulations, Young Master Mo Yu. Not only have you been chosen as the son-in-law of the clan leader, but you've also been gifted such treasures. This is truly a joyous occasion."
As he spoke, Mang Ting's attitude towards Mo Yu became even more respectful.
Before, Mang Ting had shown respect primarily because he believed Mo Yu might possess a divine bloodline. But now, Mo Yu's status had undergone a significant transformation.
After all, Mo Yu had won the favor of the clan leader and had become his son-in-law. As long as Mo Yu didn't fall from grace, his future was bound to be limitless. Even if he didn't ascend to the position of clan leader, he was sure to enter the high ranks of the Thunder Clan.
Perhaps Mang Ting himself might need to curry favor with this silver-eyed young man in the future.
Hearing Mang Ting's compliments, Mo Yu, well-versed in social niceties, naturally understood his intentions. With a light smile, Mo Yu replied, "Captain Mang, you flatter me. You've been kind to me, and if I achieve great success in the future, I will surely repay you."
Mang Ting smiled, appreciating how easy it was to talk to someone as sharp as Mo Yu.
"By the way, Captain Mang, do you know what the clan leader's three gifts do?" Mo Yu gestured towards the three items floating in front of him and looked at Mang Ting curiously.
Mang Ting was slightly taken aback by the question but then chuckled. "Young Master Mo Yu, it's understandable that you're unfamiliar with these items, as you didn't grow up within the clan. Every one of these is a rare treasure."
As he spoke, Mang Ting wiped his black storage ring, revealing a similarly shaped yet differently colored ancient red token.
"This is..."
Seeing this, Mo Yu's silver eyes flashed with realization.
"Hehe, this Black Demon Token is a symbol of the Black Demon Army. Those who hold it, like myself, serve as captains, commanding one of the eight banners of the Black Demon Army," Mang Ting explained with a hint of envy in his voice.
Even though Mang Ting was from the Mang Family, the Thunder Clan's foremost affiliated family, he had earned his position as a captain in the Black Demon Army not just due to his background, but through years of dedicated service.
Yet Mo Yu had become a Black Demon Army captain almost instantly, simply due to the clan leader's favor, now standing on equal footing with Mang Ting.
"I'm now a captain of the Black Demon Army?" Mo Yu asked, surprised.
Seeing Mang Ting's reaction, he understood that becoming a captain in the Black Demon Army required at least the strength of a Dou Zun (Battle Venerable). Yet, here he was, merely at the Dou Wang (Battle King) level, unexpectedly appointed as a captain. It was quite a surprise.
"The Black Demon Army has eight captains, each commanding a banner. I command the Red Thunder Banner, while the other seven banners are led by other powerful Dou Zun warriors of the Thunder Clan.
About a year ago, however, the captain of the Black Thunder Banner retired due to old age, leaving the position vacant. Many of the clan's experts were eagerly awaiting the announcement of the next captain. No one expected it would fall into your hands," Mang Ting continued, his tone shifting slightly.
"However, the Black Thunder Banner is one of the stronger banners, with several of its lieutenants at the peak of the Dou Zong (Battle Sect) level. In the Thunder Clan, strength reigns supreme, regardless of status. If you want to command the Black Thunder Banner, holding the Black Demon Token alone won't be enough. You'll need to prove your strength."
Hearing this, Mo Yu shook his head and casually placed the Black Demon Token into his storage ring.
He wasn't particularly interested in the position of Black Demon Army captain, but since Lei Ying had given him the token, he wasn't going to refuse it. As for whether he could take command of the Black Thunder Banner, Mo Yu wasn't worried.
If he couldn't even subdue a few peak Dou Zong lieutenants by then, he might as well smash his head into a wall out of shame.
"And what about this Black Thunder Talisman?" Mo Yu asked, pointing to the second item, which was brimming with lightning energy.
Mang Ting's eyes gleamed with envy as he explained, "The Black Thunder Talisman stores three attacks from the clan leader. Once released, anyone below the level of a Dou Sheng (Battle Saint) will be reduced to ashes!
Even within the Thunder Clan, fewer than a handful of people have such a talisman, showing how much the clan leader values you, Young Master Mo Yu."
"Anyone below the Dou Sheng level… reduced to ashes..." Mo Yu's silver eyes widened in astonishment, and then a smile of delight appeared on his face.
He hadn't expected Lei Ying to give him such a precious gift—a talisman capable of wiping out anyone below the Dou Sheng level, with three uses no less.
This trump card was more than enough to compensate for the absence of Uncle Snake, who was currently in a deep slumber. Even if Mu Gu Elder sought revenge, Mo Yu could make him taste the power of an Eight-Star Dou Sheng's thunderous strike from the Thunder Clan leader!
It was clear that Lei Ying, though seemingly rough and bold, was incredibly astute. While he had agreed to let Mo Yu train outside, he also ensured Mo Yu had powerful safeguards to deal with any danger.
This was far better than assigning Mo Yu a powerful bodyguard, as it preserved the value of his training.
"Captain Mang, when you return to the clan, please convey my thanks to the clan leader. I, Mo Yu, will not disappoint his trust!" Mo Yu said earnestly as he accepted the Black Thunder Talisman, feeling a growing sense of respect for Lei Ying.
"Hehe, Young Master Mo Yu, it's best if you thank him yourself when you return to the clan. I'm sure the clan leader will look forward to that day," Mang Ting replied with a light laugh.
Mo Yu nodded and then turned his attention to the third item, a small golden dragon crackling with golden lightning.
"Young Master Mo Yu, this is the Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon. It is said that the clan leader found it by chance in our clan's Thunder Sea, but as for more details, I don't know much..." Mang Ting said, hesitant to continue.
Hearing this, Mo Yu's silver eyes narrowed slightly. Though Mang Ting didn't know much about the Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon, Mo Yu recalled some details from the original story.
The Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon was formed from Nine Profound Golden Thunder, a type of lightning comparable to Profound Thunder.
In the original story, it was said that the Nine Profound Golden Thunder was so powerful that if there were a ranking for lightning similar to the Heavenly Flame Ranking for flames, this lightning would rank as high as the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame and the Void Swallowing Flame.
This type of thunder only appeared when a Nine-Star Golden Pill was being forged. Its every appearance caused the heavens and earth to tremble, and even Dou Sheng experts were insignificant before its power.
In ancient texts, there were records of top-tier alchemists summoning such lightning when forging Nine-Star Golden Pills, and the most awe-inspiring part of these phenomena was the Nine Profound Golden Thunder. Even ordinary Dou Shengs would be instantly vaporized by a mere touch of this lightning.
Of course, the Nine Profound Golden Thunder was rare even during its prime in ancient times. In the present day, it hadn't been seen for thousands of years, as no one on the Dou Qi Continent had managed to forge a Nine-Star Golden Pill in that time.
This god-like pill had become something no one in the current era could create.
Thus, knowledge of the Nine Profound Golden Thunder was something most people, including Mang Ting, only knew from ancient records.
Mo Yu remembered that in the original story, Xiao Yan encountered a Nine Profound Golden Thunder in the Void Thunder Pool, and it was on the verge of gaining sentience.
However, compared to the massive, terrifying dragon Xiao Yan had encountered, which spanned thousands of meters and radiated a terrifying golden lightning aura, the one before Mo Yu was just a small golden dragon only a few dozen centimeters long.
Mo Yu wasn't sure how Lei Ying had come to possess this young Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon or why he had given it to him. Still, since it was a gift, Mo Yu gladly accepted it.
Although this Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon was currently very weak, likely not even as strong as a peak Dou Zong, its potential was incredible. Once it reached its peak, it could rival the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame and the Void Swallowing Flame, placing it among the top three in any thunder ranking. Raising it would undoubtedly bring Mo Yu immense benefits.
As Mo Yu studied the small dragon, it blinked its sleepy eyes, gazing at him like a newborn beast. The clarity and innocence in its eyes were unmistakable.
In the Yuan Mansion hall, the Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon stared blankly at the young man before it. When its gaze met Mo Yu's silver eyes, the little dragon suddenly let out a raspy roar, then flew onto Mo Yu's shoulder, its innocent eyes brimming with a sense of attachment.
Seeing this, Mang Ting was momentarily stunned. "Back in the clan, I heard that both the young master Lei Dong and Miss Lei Fei had asked the clan leader for this Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon. But even though it's small, this creature has a stubborn temper. Not even Lei Dong could tame it.
Yet in just a few moments, this Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon has accepted you as its master. The clan leader truly has a keen eye!"
Mo Yu smiled slightly, unsure why the little dragon was so affectionate towards him. Perhaps it had something to do with the Profound Thunder source slumbering within him.
Gently stroking the dragon's head, Mo Yu felt a slight tingling sensation as the little creature, radiating golden lightning, rubbed its head against his palm.
"From now on, I'll call you Little Gold," Mo Yu said with a smile as he looked at the small golden dragon perched on his shoulder.
Although the Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon wasn't very intelligent yet, it seemed to understand Mo Yu's words. It let out a soft, childish cry, as if expressing its agreement.
Seeing this, Mo Yu couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.
Looking at Little Gold, Mo Yu was reminded of Xiao Yan's future Fire Spirit.
Mo Yu remembered that after Xiao Yan subdued the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, he fused the sources of all six of his Heavenly Flames to create a Fire Spirit, which he named Xiao Yi.
Xiao Yi could independently control all of Xiao Yan's flames. In fact, it was more like an intelligent system than a simple fire spirit. Under Xiao Yi's control, the flames could be used to their full potential—something even Xiao Yan himself couldn't match.
The terrifying combat power Xiao Yi possessed, capable of endlessly releasing Buddha Fury Lotus Flames without consuming any of Xiao Yan's Dou Qi, was what made it one of the most powerful beings Xiao Yan ever created.
While Xiao Yi was born from the fusion of six Heavenly Flame sources, Mo Yu knew that creating his own Thunder Spirit would require the power of at least three or four top-ranked Profound Thunders. One of them would need to be ranked among the top three on the Profound Thunder Ranking. This was clearly a distant goal.
However, the appearance of Little Gold sparked a new idea in Mo Yu's mind. As a creature that, at its peak, could rival the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, the Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon had potential comparable to Xiao Yi.
If Mo Yu could fully tame Little Gold and make it his Thunder Spirit, he would have a powerful battle companion in the form of Thunder Spirit Little Gold.
The thought of Xiao Yi's fearsome combat power filled Mo Yu with excitement.
However, for now, his connection with the Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon was still in its early stages. How to turn it into his own Thunder Spirit was something that could wait. He knew better than to rush things.
"Young Master Mo Yu, now that everything has been taken care of, I'll take my leave and return to the Thunder Clan," Mang Ting said, seeing Mo Yu playing with Little Gold.
"Oh? Why don't you stay a few more days? Is Yuan Mansion's hospitality lacking?" Mo Yu asked, turning his attention to Mang Ting.
"Hehe, Young Master Mo Yu, you jest. Your mansion's hospitality has been excellent. However, the Black Demon Army is the elite force of the Thunder Clan, and the responsibility we bear is heavy. Now that I've completed my mission to find you, it's time for me to return and await further orders," Mang Ting explained, waving his hand.
"I see," Mo Yu replied with a smile. "In that case, I won't keep you. Safe travels, and I'll be sure to visit when I return to the Thunder Clan."
"Hehe, don't forget!" Mang Ting replied with a smile, bowing to Mo Yu before walking out of the hall and disappearing from view.
As Mang Ting's figure vanished, Mo Yu's thoughts drifted. In just half a month, he had not only formed a connection with the Thunder Clan but had also become the future son-in-law of its clan leader. Life was truly full of unexpected turns.
Shaking his head, Mo Yu realized that a trip to the Thunder Clan was now inevitable.
After Mang Ting left, Mo Yu spent a few more hours playing with Little Gold. Once the little dragon grew tired, it curled up inside Mo Yu's sleeve for a nap.
Just as Mo Yu was preparing to rest, a member of the Yuan Mansion knocked on his door, bringing some surprising news.
"Lord Mo Yu, a woman claiming to be your senior sister, named Lan Yingying, requests to see you."
(End of the Chapter)
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