Chapter 368: Destroying Demon Flame Valley, The Heavenly Demon Puppet
Boom!
With a thunderous explosion, a massive blast erupted in the sky above Mo City!
Swoosh!
Under countless gazes, the thunderball shot through the sky like a meteor and smashed down toward the Earth Demon Ghost. The terrifying lightning energy surrounding the thunderball engulfed him entirely. Even someone as powerful as the Earth Demon Ghost could only meet his fate in the face of such destructive power.
The Earth Demon Ghost... had fallen!
As the oppressive aura in the sky dissipated, everyone in Mo City was left stunned. Their mouths fell open in shock, their eyes filled with disbelief. The once invincible leader of Demon Flame Valley, a mighty Seven-Star Dou Zong, had perished at the hands of a twenty-year-old youth.
Mo Yu, a Five-Star Dou Huang, had managed to slay a Seven-Star Dou Zong. Such a feat was sure to be recorded in the history of the Black-Corner Region, forever celebrated as a legend.
And Mo Yu? He had more than earned his title as the Black List's number one—the uncrowned king of the Black-Corner Region!
Up in the sky, Mo Yu looked at the place where the Earth Demon Ghost had fallen, showing little surprise. After all, even Hun Feng, a bearer of the elite bloodline of the Soul Clan, had been unable to withstand the might of the Black Gold Thunderball. Despite being a Seven-Star Dou Zong, the Earth Demon Ghost could only meet the same fate when faced with such overwhelming destruction.
Not just the Earth Demon Ghost—his high-ranking officials from Demon Flame Valley had also been annihilated by the power of the Black Gold Thunderball.
Having dealt with the Earth Demon Ghost and his entourage, Mo Yu dusted off his hands, ready to leave. But just as he was about to go, the Flash Void Space Thunder issued a warning, drawing his attention.
"Oh? This spatial concealment technique is quite clever. But for someone like me, who wields the power of Spatial Thunder, it's useless."
Mo Yu's silver eyes narrowed slightly, and he gave a faint smile. With a light wave of his sleeve, the surrounding space began to ripple violently.
A wave of space thunder spread from Mo Yu's fingertips, and within the blink of an eye, it rippled through the seemingly empty air.
Boom!
Like water rippling outward, the space was suddenly torn open, revealing a dark crack. From within the crack, a phantom-like soul figure was spat out.
The members of Yuan Manor, including Xiao Li, were shocked to see the soul body emerging from the spatial crack. They recognized it instantly—it was none other than the Earth Demon Ghost, who had been struck by the Black Gold Thunderball moments earlier. He had actually survived!
"He's still alive?!" Little Doctor Fairy exclaimed in surprise, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief.
However, as everyone took a closer look at the Earth Demon Ghost's condition, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
Although the Earth Demon Ghost was indeed alive, his physical body had been completely destroyed, leaving behind only a fragile soul form. His aura had diminished to the point where even an ordinary Dou Huang could defeat him now.
Hovering in the sky, the Earth Demon Ghost glared at Mo Yu with venomous hatred. But the memory of the terrifying Black Gold Thunderball caused him to tremble uncontrollably, his voice betraying an unshakeable fear.
"Master Mo... I was blind to your greatness and foolishly provoked you. Please, spare my life! From this day forward, I will serve you loyally," he pleaded desperately.
Mo Yu glanced at the pitiful soul form of the Earth Demon Ghost and chuckled coldly. "You've been reduced to this pathetic state, and you still have the nerve to beg for mercy? Have you no shame?"
Hearing this, the Earth Demon Ghost's face twitched with anger, and his hatred deepened. He, once a mighty Seven-Star Dou Zong, someone who commanded respect even in Central Plains, had been reduced to this—begging for his life from a young man. And not only had his plea been rejected, but Mo Yu had even ridiculed him. The humiliation was unbearable.
Sensing the Earth Demon Ghost's rising fury, Mo Yu merely sneered. A pitiful old dog like him wasn't worth keeping around.
Seeing the disdainful smirk on Mo Yu's face, the rage in the Earth Demon Ghost's eyes flared even hotter. But despite his fury, his strength was greatly diminished, and the memory of the Black Gold Thunderball still haunted him. Who knew if Mo Yu would unleash it again?
With these thoughts racing through his mind, the Earth Demon Ghost made a quick decision. His eyes turned cold, and he swiftly began forming hand seals.
His soul started to burn, causing the space around him to distort violently.
"Trying to escape?!"
Mo Yu's brow raised slightly, and a cold smile crept across his lips.
Boom!
Just as Mo Yu expected, the Earth Demon Ghost's soul body exploded in a flash, and in the blink of an eye, his figure vanished as the space around him twisted.
But Mo Yu reacted just as swiftly. His body flickered, and the Flash Void Space Thunder wrapped around him, allowing him to appear several hundred meters away in an instant.
Even though Mo Yu was only a Dou Huang, the Flash Void Space Thunder allowed him to perform short-distance spatial jumps, a feat even Dou Zong experts couldn't easily match.
The Earth Demon Ghost, while being a Seven-Star Dou Zong and having dabbled in spatial power, was no match for Mo Yu, who had the Flash Void Space Thunder.
Just as the Earth Demon Ghost's soul attempted to flee the battlefield, preparing for another spatial jump to escape Mo City, a terrifyingly large hand descended from above, pressing down like a mountain.
Feeling the oppressive force behind him, the Earth Demon Ghost's face changed dramatically. No matter what technique he tried to evade the hand, it followed him like a shadow.
"Hehe, Earth Demon Ghost, just surrender," a ghostly voice echoed in the Earth Demon Ghost's mind, sending shivers down his spine. The next moment, the massive hand crackling with black thunder reached out, grabbing the Earth Demon Ghost's soul.
The soul body struggled frantically within the grip of the hand, but the black thunder seemed to have a unique restraining effect on souls. The more the Earth Demon Ghost fought, the weaker he became.
At this point, his face turned ashen with despair.
The hand's owner was, of course, Mo Yu. Trapping the Earth Demon Ghost's soul wasn't surprising to him. Whether it was the Flash Void Space Thunder or the Black Lotus Soul-Devouring Thunder, both had an extraordinary effect on restraining the Earth Demon Ghost.
Looking at the Earth Demon Ghost trapped in the Black Lotus Soul-Devouring Thunder, Mo Yu smiled slightly. He had intended to let the thunder consume the Seven-Star Dou Zong's soul, but then he paused, a new thought crossing his mind.
A sly grin formed on Mo Yu's lips as he changed his mind. Instead of destroying the soul, he sealed it within the Black Lotus Soul-Devouring Thunder, keeping the Earth Demon Ghost alive for the time being.
Nearby, the high-ranking members of Yuan Manor breathed a collective sigh of relief, seeing that Mo Yu had captured the Earth Demon Ghost's soul. Though he was greatly weakened, leaving someone like the Earth Demon Ghost unchecked could have caused future problems.
Now that the Earth Demon Ghost and his top officials from Demon Flame Valley had been wiped out, the valley itself would no longer pose a threat. The Black-Corner Region would soon fall entirely under the control of Yuan Manor.
Mo Yu turned to his subordinates and, with a commanding wave, his voice echoed like thunder across the city: "Gather the troops—we march on Demon Flame Valley!"
"Yes!" Xiao Li, Zi Huo, and the others responded with enthusiasm, their faces lighting up with joy.
Even the members of Yuan Manor within Mo City were elated upon hearing Mo Yu's commanding order. Excitement spread throughout the crowd, and everyone raised their arms in celebration.
At that moment, Mo Yu's and Yuan Manor's strength was undeniable, and every member of the manor felt proud to be part of it.
Demon Flame Valley was located in a vast valley in the northern part of the Black-Corner Region. The valley was enormous, almost the size of a city, and home to a large population, most of whom were outer sect members of the valley.
The elite members of the valley, however, made up only about a tenth of the population, carefully selected from the strongest among them.
Despite its long existence, Demon Flame Valley remained a powerful force in the Black-Corner Region, mainly due to the presence of the Earth Demon Ghost. As a Seven-Star Dou Zong, his strength allowed Demon Flame Valley to dominate the region—until Mo Yu appeared.
At that moment, the members of Demon Flame Valley were still unaware of the Earth Demon Ghost's death. Most of them believed that their master, the Earth Demon Ghost, would easily crush Mo Yu and Yuan Manor, as if it were a trivial matter.
However, while they were casually enjoying their meals, a loud crash suddenly echoed across the valley. Soon after, they heard a voice that sent chills down their spines.
"Listen up, Demon Flame Valley! The Earth Demon Ghost is dead! Surrender now!"
Upon hearing these words, most of the members of Demon Flame Valley were skeptical. But when they saw more and more of Yuan Manor's forces storming the valley, a sense of unease began to spread.
Their master had gone to Mo City to settle scores with Mo Yu, so why were Yuan Manor's forces attacking instead? Could it be...
As the fear took hold, the once confident members of Demon Flame Valley grew increasingly anxious, and panic spread throughout the valley like wildfire.
Mo Yu, however, paid no attention to their thoughts. He waved his hand at Zi Huo and the others, instructing them to eliminate anyone who refused to surrender.
With that, Mo Yu calmly made his way deeper into Demon Flame Valley. Walking through a narrow tunnel, he soon came to a stop in front of a stone wall.
Looking at the wall, Mo Yu smiled and clenched his fist. Then, with a powerful punch, he smashed through the stone wall.
Boom!
Rocks flew in all directions as the wall cracked open, revealing a tunnel. Mo Yu stepped forward, his fists breaking through the stone like a machine, carving a path that extended several meters deep.
After passing through the short tunnel, Mo Yu finally came to a stop.
Ahead of him, faint lights flickered from deep within a cave, and the walls of the tunnel were decorated with intricate carvings of fierce magical beasts.
But Mo Yu wasn't interested in the carvings. He continued down the cave, which eventually led him to a long stone staircase descending into darkness.
The surrounding walls were embedded with glowing moonstones that provided dim illumination, pushing back the darkness.
Mo Yu slowly made his way down the stone steps. After about ten minutes, he reached the bottom, where a heavy stone door stood in front of him.
The door was pitch black, covered in patches of moss, and radiated an ancient aura.
Mo Yu studied the door for a moment before flicking his sleeve. A gust of wind blew away the dust, revealing a room beyond the door.
It was a spacious storage room, brightly lit.
The room's walls were made of a sturdy black stone. It looked as though the room had been carved directly out of a vein of black stone.
Around the room were numerous shelves, neatly lined with scrolls. On the other side, there were crystal cabinets displaying rare herbs and treasures.
However, Mo Yu showed little interest in these items. While they represented Demon Flame Valley's accumulated wealth, which would greatly benefit Yuan Manor, they held no personal value to him.
Mo Yu walked straight to the back of the room, relying on the memory from the original novel.
Three minutes later, he stopped.
He had reached the end of the storage room.
Unlike the other shelves, which were packed with scrolls, the shelf at the back of the room held only four ancient wooden boxes.
This shelf was different from the others—it was protected by a faint energy barrier. The energy surrounding the shelf was dense, and even Mo Yu couldn't help but be slightly surprised.
"So, it's here after all."
With this thought, Mo Yu didn't try to forcefully break through the barrier. This energy field involved spatial power, something that couldn't be overcome with brute strength.
Calling upon the Flash Void Space Thunder, Mo Yu formed a glove of pale white thunder around his hand.
Once ready, he reached toward the energy barrier, easily passing through it. One by one, he retrieved the four wooden boxes from the shelf.
Having safely taken the four boxes, Mo Yu showed no change in expression. His silver eyes studied the boxes, and his gaze finally settled on the fourth one.
After a moment of thought, Mo Yu opened the fourth box and took out a seemingly ordinary bamboo scroll.
The scroll was gray-brown and looked quite unremarkable. But Mo Yu knew that this was his true objective.
Carefully unrolling the scroll, Mo Yu's eyes fell upon the large, bloody characters scrawled across it.
Heavenly Demon Puppet!
(End of Chapter)
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