Chapter 402: Unbeatable at the Same Level, the Limit of Devouring True Thunder
Mo Yu stood tall and firm in the center of the arena, his body straight as a spear, radiating a violent and overwhelming aura. The spectators, members of the Golden Warhorse Clan, couldn't help but gasp in surprise.
None of them had expected that Ma Chao, whom everyone had such high hopes for, would be completely suppressed. Yet, this human named Mo Yu displayed the strength and ferocity of a fully transformed rank-seven magical beast, exuding dominance.
"Where did the second family find such a monstrous son-in-law? Even Young Master Ma Chao is at a disadvantage!"
The supporters of Ma Fu, standing behind him, were shocked and deeply impressed as they stared at Mo Yu. Their expressions turned serious as they realized how easily Mo Yu had handled Ma Chao's relentless attacks.
Despite knowing Ma Chao's power well—being a one-star Dou Zong (Battle Sect)—and understanding that he was considered one of the top geniuses among the younger generation in the entire Central Plains, Mo Yu had proven to be on a different level.
On the second family's side, everyone began congratulating Ma Teng, sensing that victory—and the position of Clan Leader—was within their grasp.
Ma Yunlu nodded softly, her beautiful eyes fixed on Mo Yu. The young man, not far from her in age, never ceased to surprise her.
In the arena, with a powerful punch from Mo Yu, Ma Chao's body was sent flying like a cannonball. His feet slammed hard into the ground, dispersing the tremendous force before he regained his balance. However, the stone slab beneath his feet was shattered into powder.
Mo Yu waved his sleeve, his hands resting behind his back. Looking at Ma Chao in the distance, he calmly said:
"Your combat skills are impressive, very powerful. For a magical beast, mastering such a high level of Dou Techniques is indeed worthy of being called the strongest genius of the Golden Warhorse Clan in this generation.
But I'm sorry—at the same level, I am unbeatable. Your strength is not enough to defeat me."
"Unbeatable at the same level?" As these words echoed through the arena, the audience burst into astonished murmurs.
Everyone knew what those four words signified. Even the strongest geniuses of the Central Plains wouldn't dare to claim they were unbeatable at the same level. The Central Plains was vast, full of hidden talents and extraordinary individuals. No one could easily make such a bold declaration.
Yet Mo Yu confidently uttered those words. Was it overconfidence, or was he truly capable of backing it up?
Seeing the silver-eyed young man standing confidently in the arena, some began to believe that maybe, just maybe, this Mo Yu really was unbeatable at his level.
Ma Chao's lips curled into a scornful smile, but his face grew more serious. No matter how much he disliked Mo Yu, the fact remained—this human was also a powerful young Dou Zong, with strength that seemed as deep and unfathomable as a bottomless abyss.
"Damn it! Why is this guy so strong? It seems I have no choice but to use my trump card…"
Ma Chao's expression darkened, and the immense yellowish-brown energy began to swell around him, enveloping him like thick earth. His body grew even larger, transforming into a warhorse galloping wildly across the sky.
As this technique activated, Ma Chao's power surged from a one-star Dou Zong to the level of a two-star Dou Zong!
The audience gasped in astonishment.
"That's the 'Yellow Sky Warhorse Body,' an intermediate Earth-rank Dou Technique passed down by the ancestors of the Golden Warhorse Clan, specially designed for their descendants!"
"As expected of Young Master Ma Chao! He's fully mastered the Yellow Sky Warhorse Body and raised his strength from one-star Dou Zong to two-star Dou Zong. The battle's outcome is still undecided!"
"Hmph, Mo Yu claims to be unbeatable at the same level, but now he'll get a taste of defeat at Ma Chao's hands!"
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In the arena, Ma Chao glared at Mo Yu and coldly said, "I admit your strength. But defeating me won't be easy. Now, let me show you my true power!"
With a loud stomp, the stone beneath Ma Chao's feet shattered, and his figure shot forward like a blur, appearing right in front of Mo Yu in the blink of an eye.
Mo Yu's silver eyes flickered with light as the yellowish shadow approached. His body reacted instinctively, using his Thunder Flash technique, disappearing in an instant.
Swoosh!
In that split second, the yellow shadow struck where Mo Yu had been standing. The impact of Ma Chao's powerful hoof shattered the stone ground into fragments, leaving a gaping hole.
As Mo Yu reappeared at a distance, he glanced at the massive Yellow Sky Warhorse with a raised brow. "It seems Ma Chao does have some real strength," he thought, feeling a tinge of interest.
A faint smile appeared on his lips, and he calmly said, "Since that's the case, it's time to end this battle."
With that, white lightning erupted around Mo Yu's body. Powerful electric currents, like countless silver serpents, spread out across the arena, consuming the surrounding energy. Within moments, the lightning intensified, forming a massive web of electricity around him.
Mo Yu stood in the middle of this terrifying electric field, his strength surging to the level of a two-star Dou Zong!
"What? He also has a technique to increase his power?"
The audience was left stunned as they witnessed Mo Yu's sudden rise to two-star Dou Zong. Just as they had expected Ma Chao to turn the tide with his Yellow Sky Warhorse Body, Mo Yu unleashed an even stronger technique, surprising everyone again.
Seeing this, Ma Fu's face darkened, glancing at his brother Ma Teng, who wore a confident smile. "No wonder he's using his daughter to draw in someone even wanted by the Myriad Sword Pavilion. My second brother truly has a cunning mind," Ma Fu muttered bitterly.
Elder Hei Jian narrowed his eyes and said, "That secret technique again… Back when this brat fought Tang Hao, he used it to raise his strength from a seven-star Dou Huang to the level of a half-step Dou Zong, which is how he killed Tang Hao. Even Elder Tang Chen suffered a loss against him."
Hearing this, Elder Qing Jian remained expressionless, but there was a hint of apprehension in his cloudy eyes. After a brief moment, he coldly declared, "This kid must not be allowed to live!"
As the crowd marveled at Mo Yu's increased strength, Mo Yu himself frowned slightly in dissatisfaction, murmuring to himself, "Even with my full use of the Devouring True Thunder, I only increased my strength by one star?"
Back when he was a Dou Huang (Battle Emperor), Mo Yu had used the Devouring True Thunder to leap from a seven-star Dou Huang to a half-step Dou Zong, a significant boost in power. However, now that he had reached the Dou Zong level, it only raised him from a one-star Dou Zong to a two-star Dou Zong, an increase of just one star, which left him somewhat disappointed.
But Mo Yu quickly realized the reason and smiled wryly. "The Dou Zong level is much different from Dou Huang. Every star increase at this level requires far more energy. Plus, the Devouring True Thunder, being at the lower end of the Mysterious Thunder Rankings, has limited potential. Boosting my strength by one star at the Dou Zong stage is already impressive."
"After helping Ma Teng secure the Clan Leader position, I need to focus on fully mastering the Void Lightning Thunder Technique. Combined with the Devouring True Thunder, two peak-level mysterious thunders should allow me to unlock the second stage of the Heavenly Thunder Body. Once that happens, the limitations of the Devouring True Thunder will no longer matter," Mo Yu thought, planning his next steps.
While Mo Yu pondered his future, Ma Chao, staring at his opponent's sudden surge in strength, clenched his fists and shouted fiercely, "Mo Yu! I acknowledge you as the strongest opponent I've ever faced. Let's finish this once and for all!"
As Ma Chao's Yellow Sky Warhorse Body expanded to its full size, the ground trembled beneath him. At the same time, Mo Yu's body shot forward, his steps causing the ground to shatter into dust.
With a swoosh, Ma Chao charged toward the cloud of dust with a mocking grin. But just as he was about to enter the cloud, a figure darted out of the dust, lightning flashing around it.
As the dust settled, the figure of Mo Yu emerged, walking forward calmly, a faint smile on his face. His hands moved rapidly, forming mysterious hand seals, and blinding lightning crackled around him. The terrifying thunder net covering his body made him appear like the incarnation of a thunder god, his presence awe-inspiring.
On the steps, Ma Fu and the others' faces changed slightly. Even some of the lower-ranked Dou Zong experts began to feel a deep sense of fear. Mo Yu's overwhelming power radiated a palpable sense of lethal danger.
"This kid is a monster… No wonder even the Tang family's old ancestor from Xi Huang City suffered losses at his hands," Ma Teng said in awe.
"Hehe, it seems my old friend really did raise an excellent heir. Ma Teng, your judgment was good too. Mo Yu and Yunlu truly make a fine pair," Ma Chen remarked with a smile, his old eyes gleaming with admiration. It was clear to everyone that even the old Clan Leader had grown fond of this silver-eyed youth named Mo Yu.
Ma Fu opened his mouth as if to speak but quickly shut it under the oppressive aura Mo Yu exuded. He had never expected Ma Chao to be pushed to this point by Mo Yu.
In the arena, the violent thunder Dou Qi surrounding Mo Yu made the atmosphere wild and turbulent. Moments later, Mo Yu stomped down hard, causing cracks to spread like lightning from his feet. Then, with a sharp push off the ground, his body shot forward like a bolt of lightning.
In less than a breath, Mo Yu appeared above Ma Chao, his handsome face adorned with a faint smile.
"Thunder Emperor Technique: Destruction Lightning Strike!"
A massive thunder seal, enveloped in blinding lightning, formed in Mo Yu's hands. With a fearsome roar, it descended upon Ma Chao with terrifying force.
As the thunder seal grew in size, it detached from Mo Yu's palm, transforming into a massive thunder symbol that hurtled toward Ma Chao, carrying enough power to shake even space itself.
Seeing this, Ma Chao's face grew stern. His Yellow Sky Warhorse Body expanded to several meters in size, its power so immense that it seemed to tear the sky apart. His aura surged to its peak, preparing to meet Mo Yu's devastating attack head-on.
The thunder seal and Yellow Sky Warhorse Body collided like two meteors, each containing immense destructive power. The impact left the entire arena silent for a brief moment, with everyone's expressions frozen in time.
BOOM!
The eerie silence lasted for only a few breaths before a terrifying energy storm erupted from the collision, even making low-level Dou Zong experts tremble in fear.
Swoosh!
The brilliant lightning seal burst forth like a miniature sun, its blinding light swallowing the glowing energy of the Yellow Sky Warhorse Body. In the face of such overwhelming power, the mighty Yellow Sky Warhorse Body let out a final, mournful cry before shattering into countless yellow specks of light.
Ma Chao's strength was formidable, and with the help of the mid-level Earth-rank Dou Technique, the Yellow Sky Warhorse Body, he could have taken on even a three-star Dou Zong. However, in the face of Mo Yu's overwhelming attack, he was still outmatched by a significant margin.
As the Yellow Sky Warhorse Body collapsed, the thunder seal remained intact. Mo Yu's eyes flickered toward Ma Chao, who was now defenseless, unable to withstand the powerful lightning seal.
In an instant, a fierce gust of wind struck Ma Chao, sending him flying across the arena. His body skidded across the ground for dozens of meters, eventually landing outside the martial stage.
Ma Chao had been defeated.
(End of this chapter)
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