Chapter 326: The Devouring True Thunder
After learning that the Heavenly Profound Treasure Hall likely originated from the Great Thousand World, a faint glimmer of intrigue flickered in Mo Yu's silver eyes.
In his third life, Mo Yu knew that whether it was the continent from his previous life, the current Dou Qi Continent, or the continent where the Martial Ancestor resided, they were all lower planes within the vast Great Thousand World. The Heavenly Profound Treasure Hall, as described by Lan Yingying, seemed to have features and functions that did not match anything native to the Dou Qi Continent. It was more likely to be from another lower plane or even a higher plane.
With this realization, Mo Yu's thoughts began to stir. Although the reason for the Heavenly Profound Treasure Hall's descent to the Dou Qi Continent remained unclear, its ability to traverse between planes suggested it might be a treasure beyond Imperial-grade. Even if it had been severely damaged during its descent, if Mo Yu could somehow take control of it, the benefits would be unimaginable.
Moreover, even if he couldn't seize the treasure hall, the possibility that it contained an Imperial-grade proto-weapon meant that obtaining just one of these items would greatly assist Mo Yu in breaking through to the Dou Emperor realm. On the Dou Qi Continent, where the power of the Emperor had disappeared for tens of thousands of years, anything related to the Emperor would drive peak Dou Saints into a frenzy.
Countless thoughts raced through his mind, though in the outside world only a brief moment had passed. Having absorbed the information Lan Yingying provided, Mo Yu made up his mind to participate in the Forging Tournament of the Device Alliance.
"Senior Sister Lan, are there any specific requirements or restrictions to participate in this Forging Tournament?" Mo Yu asked, looking at the mature woman before him.
"Requirements? Not many. As long as you're a weapon forger and can craft weapons of at least the fourth grade, you qualify," Lan Yingying replied.
"Oh? So only fourth-grade weapons are needed?" Mo Yu raised his eyebrows. He hadn't expected the tournament's requirements to be so low.
However, considering the declining state of weapon forging on the Dou Qi Continent, it made sense. With that in mind, Mo Yu's lips curved into a smile. With two years to prepare, he was confident that he could win the championship at the tournament.
"Junior Brother, if you plan to participate, you should set out at least six months in advance. The headquarters of the Device Alliance is in the Western Region of Zhongzhou, which is quite far from here. You don't want to miss it," Lan Yingying said with a soft smile, seeing through Mo Yu's thoughts and reminding him.
"Don't worry, Senior Sister Lan, I know what to do." Mo Yu had a clear idea of when to head to Zhongzhou, but first, he needed to settle matters in the Jia Ma Empire.
Once everything was taken care of, Mo Yu would head to Zhongzhou for the tournament. This would also be the perfect opportunity to conduct a transaction with the Device Alliance's senior disciple, whom he had never met, to enhance his Flashing Void Breaking Thunder to its peak state.
"Oh, and Junior Brother, I have some inside information about Mulan Valley," Lan Yingying said with a serious expression.
"Mulan Valley? What about them?" Mo Yu asked, his brow furrowing slightly as he looked at her.
"I know an elder from Mulan Valley, and one day he asked me to repair his sword. During the process, he accidentally mentioned that Mulan Valley and the Yun Lan Sect seem to be plotting something recently, and they brought up your name. I suspect Mulan Valley has learned about the conflict between you and Yun Lan Sect. Given the enmity between you and Mulan Valley, it's likely that the two are planning to join forces against you," Lan Yingying explained.
"The Yun Lan Sect and Mulan Valley, joining forces…" Mo Yu murmured, tapping his fingers on the table, his face showing no sign of emotion.
The idea of the two sects joining forces was both expected and unexpected. However, Mo Yu was no longer the panicked youth who had once fled for his life. Now, as the leader of Yuan Mansion, even if both sects united, Mo Yu didn't see them as a significant threat.
"Thank you, Senior Sister Lan, for letting me know. You've had a long journey. Why not rest for a few days at Yuan Mansion?" Mo Yu smiled.
Mo Yu greatly appreciated the valuable information Lan Yingying had shared, and his impression of her continued to improve.
"Hehe, thank you, Junior Brother," Lan Yingying said with a soft smile, her red lips curving slightly.
At Mo Yu's request, Lan Yingying was soon escorted to one of the finest guest rooms by the attendants of Yuan Mansion. Meanwhile, Mo Yu retreated to a secret chamber, where he took out the souls of the Dou Kings and Dou Emperors he had killed during the battle at the Northern Plains of Mobei. Slowly, he began devouring them with the Black Lotus Soul Lightning…
Five days later, in the main hall of Yuan Mansion.
Xiao Li, brimming with joy, reported to Mo Yu, who had just finished a closed-door cultivation session, "Cousin Mo Yu, the three major forces have been dealt with. They've all agreed to join Yuan Mansion."
Hearing this, Mo Yu nodded calmly, unsurprised.
The leaders of the three major forces had all witnessed the power of the Black Demon Army. While they didn't know the exact nature of Mo Yu's relationship with the Thunder Clan, they could certainly guess that Yuan Mansion was far from simple.
As a result, their only option for survival was to submit.
"Now that the three forces have agreed to surrender, Yuan Mansion's strength has increased significantly. It's time to plan our counterattack against the Yun Lan Sect!" Mo Yu stood up, his voice cold.
Xiao Li was momentarily stunned, but then a gleam of excitement appeared in his eyes.
The Xiao family had been destroyed by the Yun Lan Sect. Now that the day of reckoning had finally arrived, even the usually calm and collected Xiao Li couldn't suppress the agitation in his heart.
"Cousin Mo Yu, are we finally going to take on the Yun Lan Sect and avenge our fallen family members?" Xiao Li asked, his eyes turning red with fury as he thought about the relatives slain by the Yun Lan Sect.
"Yes, it's time to end it all," Mo Yu said coldly, a flash of bitterness crossing his silver eyes as he thought of the kind old man who had died at the hands of the Yun Lan Sect.
"Great! When will we head back to the Jia Ma Empire?" Xiao Li asked eagerly.
"Sometime in the next six months…" Mo Yu said before continuing, "For now, I need you to mobilize all of Yuan Mansion's forces in the Black-Corner Domain to gather some resources for me."
By now, Yuan Mansion had become the most powerful force in the Black-Corner Domain, with influence spreading throughout the region. It was time for this influence to benefit Mo Yu.
According to his plan, Mo Yu intended to use the Black-Corner Domain's resources to enhance the lowest-ranked thunder on the Profound Thunder Ranking to its peak state, which would allow him to break through to the Dou Emperor level.
Once he broke through, with two fully enhanced Profound Thunders, Mo Yu's battle strength would not only rival that of Xiao Yan at the same level but likely surpass it!
Now that the situation had stabilized, it was the perfect time to focus on increasing his strength. As for returning to the Jia Ma Empire, that would happen after he broke through to the Dou Emperor level.
"Understood. Leave it to me, I won't let you down," Xiao Li nodded without asking further questions. "But what kind of resources do you need?"
Mo Yu thought for a moment, then said, "I need any treasures that contain powerful energy. Whether it's fourth-tier and above magic cores or rare, energy-infused herbs and fruits, I want it all. And I'll need a lot—more is better!"
After a brief pause, Mo Yu looked at the stern man before him and said, "Cousin Xiao Li, while I'm in seclusion, you'll be in charge of Yuan Mansion. Make sure this task is completed."
"Fourth-tier magic cores and treasures brimming with energy, huh?" Xiao Li's eyes widened slightly at Mo Yu's serious instructions.
Fourth-tier magic cores were already considered top-tier materials in the Northwest Continent. For Mo Yu to demand treasures equivalent to or greater than that, and in such large quantities, it was clear that the amount of energy required would be enormous. Enough, Xiao Li speculated, to even nurture a Dou Zong (Battle Sect) warrior to full strength.
Of course, that was just a metaphor. A Dou Zong couldn't be raised solely through energy, but it was a clear indication of just how much energy Mo Yu needed.
Shaking his head, Xiao Li chose not to pry into Mo Yu's secrets. Instead, he firmly nodded. "Rest assured, Cousin Mo Yu. I'll gather everything you need. Even if Yuan Mansion doesn't have enough, I'll plunder every force in the Black-Corner Domain if necessary to meet your demands!"
As he spoke, a hint of madness flickered across Xiao Li's face. He understood that these resources were crucial to Mo Yu, or else Mo Yu wouldn't have emphasized it so strongly.
At this point, Xiao Li had placed all his trust in Mo Yu. He knew that if they wanted to exact their revenge, they needed Mo Yu, and his sole purpose now was to help Mo Yu succeed, even at the cost of his life.
Watching Xiao Li leave, Mo Yu suddenly thought of someone else and turned his gaze toward the distant direction of Jia Nan Academy.
Xiao Li's younger brother, who had been sealed at the bottom of the Sky Burning Qi Refining Tower, Xiao Yan, would be released in about a year, wouldn't he?
After a moment's pause, Mo Yu shook his head, pushing the thought aside. He wasn't worried about Xiao Yan's safety. After all, Xiao Yan was the Child of Destiny, the future Flame Emperor.
What Mo Yu should be concerned about was breaking through to the Dou Emperor level before Xiao Yan caught up to him after breaking free from the tower.
With the help of Flame Mantra and the Heart Flame, Xiao Yan would reach the peak of the Dou Wang level in just two years.
Fortunately, Mo Yu had his own unique advantages. The Profound Thunder he possessed was no less powerful than Xiao Yan's Heavenly Flames.
This time, Mo Yu had chosen to awaken the twelfth-ranked thunder on the Profound Thunder Ranking: the Devouring True Thunder, which was the lowest-ranked Profound Thunder.
The Devouring True Thunder had the ability to disrupt an opponent's Dou Qi during battle, causing their energy flow to become chaotic. Moreover, during combat, it could continuously absorb the opponent's Dou Qi and convert it into its own, making it incredibly efficient in drawn-out battles. The longer the battle, the more Dou Qi it absorbed, leaving the opponent increasingly exhausted, while the user's energy remained largely intact.
One of the greatest advantages of the Devouring True Thunder was that, with enough resources, it could grow rapidly, absorbing most types of energy with incredible speed. This was the reason Mo Yu had instructed Xiao Li to gather such a vast amount of resources.
However, the thunder did have a notable drawback. Its explosive power and attack strength were weaker compared to other higher-ranked lightning. It was best suited for long battles.
But since Mo Yu already had several Profound Thunders in his possession, the Devouring True Thunder's weaknesses didn't concern him much.
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Deep in a remote, uninhabited mountain range, dense greenery stretched endlessly. The vast forest was occasionally interrupted by the roars of magical beasts, startling flocks of birds resting in the trees.
Midway up a towering cliff, a massive boulder jutted out. Over the years, the wind and rain had polished the rock until it gleamed with a smooth, shiny surface.
Standing firmly atop this boulder was a silver-eyed young man. His feet seemed rooted like an ancient tree, firmly gripping the stone and keeping his body completely motionless.
The silver-eyed youth was none other than Mo Yu, who had left Mo City. The process of awakening the Devouring True Thunder and breaking through to the Dou Emperor level was bound to cause significant disturbances, so he couldn't risk doing it in a crowded place like Mo City.
After speaking with Xiao Li, Mo Yu and Medusa had retreated deep into the mountains. In this vast wilderness, no matter how big the commotion, it would be hidden by the towering peaks.
As for the resources Xiao Li was gathering, they were delivered by messengers to Medusa, who then passed them to Mo Yu.
Mo Yu scanned his surroundings, noting how quiet the steep cliff was. Not even the sound of birds could be heard. After a moment, he nodded in satisfaction and looked up at the peak above. Smiling slightly, he called out, "Medusa, I'm counting on you. Don't let anything disturb me. As for the supplies from Cousin Xiao Li, just leave them on the rock behind me."
At the top of the cliff, a graceful silhouette could barely be seen, but the figure didn't respond to Mo Yu's call. She didn't even bother to speak a single word.
Mo Yu chuckled at Medusa's cold attitude but wasn't bothered by it.
As someone familiar with the original story, Mo Yu knew that Medusa was cold on the outside but warm on the inside. Although the circumstances surrounding their relationship had been complicated by Uncle Snake and other events, Mo Yu believed that he was no less capable than Xiao Yan. Moreover, with Uncle Snake acting as a matchmaker, Mo Yu wasn't worried about winning Medusa's heart.
Sitting cross-legged on the smooth boulder, Mo Yu slowly closed his eyes. After a few moments, when his breathing and heartbeat had reached a steady rhythm, he flicked his fingers, and colorful magic cores, along with various strange flowers and fruits, floated out of his storage ring and onto the rock.
These strange treasures all had unusual appearances, but the energy they emitted created a sense of comfort, like soaking in a hot spring.
Sensing the powerful energy contained within these treasures, Mo Yu smiled faintly. These were the resources Xiao Li had gathered over the past few days. A single storage ring was worth millions of gold coins.
Mo Yu now held eight such rings, and Xiao Li was still scouring the Black-Corner Domain for more energy-infused items to supply him with.
"I wonder how many of these rings it'll take to raise the Devouring True Thunder to its peak state…" Mo Yu murmured to himself as he flicked his fingers. A tiny strand of pale white lightning shot out from his palm and hungrily pounced on the energy-rich treasures, like a ravenous child devouring its meal...
(End of the Chapter)
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