Chapter 472: Uncle Snake Awakens, Refining the Fish Spirit Ancient Fruit
At the bottom of the Yellow Spring, after the remnant soul of the Sea Demon Sovereign dissipated, the space in front of Mo Yu completely vanished, revealing the ground below.
"Truly a Half-Saint. Even just a remnant of his soul holds such terrifying power." Mo Yu muttered softly as he took a healing pill from his Beast Ring and swallowed it.
If it weren't for the protection of the mystical thunder, he might have perished under the Sea Demon Sovereign's attack, Wrath of the Serpent. But fortunately, he not only survived but also managed to obtain the inheritance of the Nine-Winged Purple Gold Serpent!
Thinking of this, Mo Yu smiled. He clenched his fist, and a mass of purple-gold blood appeared in his palm. The immense energy radiating from it caused the surrounding energy in the air to surge.
"So, this is Half-Saint essence blood. It's truly terrifying."
Mo Yu couldn't help but marvel at the power contained in the Nine-Winged Purple Gold Serpent's blood. If a Douzong-level expert were to get this essence blood and go into seclusion for a few years, they would likely break through to the Douzun stage.
This essence blood would also be highly beneficial to Mo Yu, who was already a high-level Douzong.
However, shaking his head, Mo Yu had no intention of using it for himself. This blood was the key to reviving Uncle Snake!
He gently touched the Beast Ring, and soon, a faint, ethereal soul appeared before him.
This soul had its eyes closed, seemingly in a deep sleep, and its aura was extremely weak, like a candle about to go out.
"Uncle Snake…"
This soul was none other than Uncle Snake, who had fallen into a deep sleep after burning his own life force to save Mo Yu. The debt of gratitude for that act had always weighed on Mo Yu's heart. For years, he had searched tirelessly for the inheritance of the Nine-Winged Purple Gold Serpent, waiting for this moment.
With that thought, Mo Yu didn't hesitate. He directed the Sea Demon Sovereign's essence blood toward Uncle Snake's soul.
Buzz!
As the essence blood entered Uncle Snake's body, a brilliant light radiated from his soul. His once pale and translucent form gradually began to solidify.
Seeing this, Mo Yu smiled with relief. The essence blood was working!
As Mo Yu watched, Uncle Snake slowly began to wake up. His eyelids fluttered, and after a brief struggle, they opened.
His cloudy eyes slowly focused, and his body suddenly froze, staring blankly at Mo Yu in disbelief. His body trembled slightly.
Seeing Uncle Snake in this state, Mo Yu couldn't contain his emotions. He deeply bowed, his voice filled with joy.
"Uncle Snake, I have completed my mission!"
Uncle Snake looked at the young man bowing deeply before him, and his eyes became misty. His weak voice quivered as it escaped him.
"Mo Yu… you've done well. The luckiest thing in my life was meeting a grateful and talented young man like you."
Though he had just awoken, Uncle Snake's sharp eyes immediately saw through Mo Yu's current strength and his own weakened state.
Mo Yu chuckled, "Uncle Snake, you fell into this deep sleep to save me. This was my duty. What's most important now is for you to accept the Nine-Winged Purple Gold Serpent's inheritance!"
With that, Mo Yu released a small wave of soul energy, which flew toward Uncle Snake.
"This… could it be…" Uncle Snake's eyes flashed with shock as he sensed the familiar, noble energy contained in the soul wave.
"This is the inheritance of the Nine-Winged Purple Gold Serpent," Mo Yu confirmed with a nod.
Mo Yu then told Uncle Snake all about his journey—seeking help from Yin Valley, traveling to the Southern Continent, and finally finding the Sea Demon Sovereign on Serpent Island, where he passed the trial and obtained the Nine-Winged Purple Gold Serpent's inheritance and essence blood.
Hearing Mo Yu's story, Uncle Snake's surprise grew stronger, and he sighed, "You've been through a lot these past years."
"Uncle Snake, don't be so formal. I promised you I'd find the Nine-Winged Purple Gold Serpent's inheritance, and I did. This was my responsibility," Mo Yu replied, shaking his head.
Seeing Mo Yu's nonchalant attitude, Uncle Snake smiled, both gratified and guilty. He had traveled the continent in his younger years and knew just how much hardship Mo Yu must have gone through to achieve this.
Thinking of this, Uncle Snake clenched his fist, and a drop of purple-gold blood appeared in his palm—the Sea Demon Sovereign's essence blood. Although it had already been infused into his soul earlier, it hadn't yet been fully absorbed.
"Mo Yu, though you make it sound easy, I know how hard this journey must have been. The Nine-Winged Purple Gold Serpent's inheritance is of no use to you. I can't take all of this essence blood; let's split it."
Though the essence blood was critical to his evolution, Uncle Snake wasn't a selfish person. If he were, he wouldn't have sacrificed himself to save Mo Yu all those years ago.
Recognizing Mo Yu's immense efforts, Uncle Snake wanted to return the favor. Besides, he could see that Mo Yu had reached the high-level Douzong stage, a critical point where the essence blood could help him break through to Douzun.
Mo Yu was stunned by Uncle Snake's offer and quickly shook his head. "I can't, Uncle Snake. This essence blood is essential for your evolution into the Nine-Winged Purple Gold Serpent. I don't need it."
Without further discussion, Uncle Snake flicked his finger, and the purple-gold blood split into two streams. One half stayed in Uncle Snake's hand, while the other shot toward Mo Yu.
Now holding only a thumb-sized drop of the blood, Uncle Snake smiled at Mo Yu's stunned expression.
"Don't be so polite with me. This half is enough for me to evolve. Keep the other half. If you refuse, you're not giving me any face."
Seeing Uncle Snake's stern expression, Mo Yu could only smile bitterly and accept the essence blood.
At his current level as a high-level Douzong, the energy from the essence blood would certainly help him break through to Douzun.
This opportunity had surpassed all of his expectations.
"By the way, Uncle Snake, the Sea Demon Sovereign mentioned that besides the essence blood and soul inheritance, there are two other things essential for your evolution into a Nine-Winged Purple Gold Serpent."
With that, Mo Yu reached into his chest and pulled out the purple-gold pill beast.
"Oh, a pill beast! This must be at least an eighth-grade pill. Even at my peak, I never encountered one of this level," Uncle Snake exclaimed in surprise.
"Yes, the Sea Demon Sovereign wasn't just a Nine-Winged Purple Gold Serpent. He was also a high-level Half-Saint, just one step away from Dou Saint. Unfortunately, he met an untimely end. But he put a lot of effort into arranging his inheritance. Aside from this pill beast, there's also a weakened version of the Nine Nether Yellow Spring above us, which is the ideal place for your evolution," Mo Yu explained.
"Yes, the inheritance has already revealed this to me," Uncle Snake replied, having fully absorbed the Sea Demon Sovereign's soul inheritance. He sighed in admiration.
"The Sea Demon Sovereign was truly terrifying in his power. Even at the end of his life, he arranged for this inheritance. It's a shame I never got to meet him in person."
Uncle Snake then turned to Mo Yu and smiled, "I'm surprised you managed to pass his trial. You've grown so much during this time. Thank you, Mo Yu."
Mo Yu shook his head. "There's no need to be so formal, Uncle Snake. Like you said, we don't need to be polite with each other. Now that everything is ready, not only can you evolve into the Nine-Winged Purple Gold Serpent, but you can be reborn!"
"Reborn…" Uncle Snake's normally calm face showed a hint of emotion, and his eyes filled with hope. Since becoming a soul form, he had spent countless days without a physical body. Now, the chance for rebirth was finally here.
Even though he had once been a respected Serpent Sovereign, he couldn't help but feel nervous.
"Heh, no need to worry, Uncle Snake. I'll be here to guard you while you undergo your evolution," Mo Yu said with a smile.
"I trust you," Uncle Snake smiled back. Taking the pill beast from Mo Yu's hand, his soul floated upward, and Mo Yu followed closely behind.
After a while, with a splash, the two of them finally broke through the surface of the Yellow Spring.
"This is the Nine Nether Yellow Spring that the Sea Demon Sovereign stole from the Nine Nether Earth Serpent Clan. It's perfect for evolving into the Nine-Winged Purple Gold Serpent," Uncle Snake said, nodding in approval at the deep yellow lake. He turned to Mo Yu.
"I'm going to enter the Yellow Spring to complete my evolution. Be careful out here."
"Don't worry, Uncle Snake," Mo Yu nodded.
Patting Mo Yu's shoulder, Uncle Snake smiled before his soul transformed into the massive form of the Seven-Winged Purple Gold Serpent. With a flick of his tail, he plunged into the Yellow Spring, sending waves crashing around him.
Gurgle, gurgle!
As soon as Uncle Snake entered the Yellow Spring, the water began to boil, bubbling violently. Mo Yu could sense that the energy of the entire Yellow Spring was stirring.
Watching the lake, Mo Yu sighed softly, then leapt onto a large rock jutting out over the ravine and sat cross-legged.
Taking advantage of this time, he decided to refine the Fish Spirit Ancient Fruit and absorb the energy feedback from the Nine Heavens Thunder.
"I'll deal with the Fish Spirit Ancient Fruit first. The thunder energy can wait."
Closing his eyes, Mo Yu focused his thoughts. He was already a six-star Douzong, and with the help of the ancient fruit and the thunder's energy, he could push his strength to new heights. Once that happened, with the power of his Thunder Body, he could face even Douzun experts without relying on his trump card, the Black-Gold Thunder Orb.
Mo Yu summoned the Fish Spirit Ancient Fruit, a fish-shaped fruit, into his palm. As soon as it appeared, the surrounding energy became turbulent, and a rich fragrance filled the air.
"As expected of the Fish Spirit Ancient Fruit. A true marvel of nature."
Mo Yu smiled. This was the first time since his rebirth that he had encountered such a unique fruit, one that could even absorb the surrounding energy.
"Let's begin the refinement."
After glancing at the Yellow Spring to ensure there were no unusual changes, Mo Yu relaxed. He spat out a small stream of thunder, enveloping the Fish Spirit Ancient Fruit.
Although such fruits could usually be consumed directly, it never hurt to be cautious.
The fruit remained stable in the thunder for half an hour without any reaction, seemingly unaffected by the powerful energy of the thunder.
After about an hour of refining, Mo Yu opened his eyes, and with a quick motion, the thunder drew the energy of the fruit into his mouth.
Boom!
As soon as the fruit entered his body, a burst of light flashed in Mo Yu's silver eyes. A terrifying surge of energy erupted from within him, causing nearby rocks to crack under the pressure.
But Mo Yu had no time to worry about the external world. The energy from the Fish Spirit Ancient Fruit rampaged through his body like wild horses, wreaking havoc. The slight tremors in the surrounding area were caused by just a tiny amount of this energy leaking out.
The energy contained in the fruit far exceeded Mo Yu's expectations. It was powerful enough to kill a three-star Douzong expert outright.
But luckily, even though Mo Yu was only at the six-star Douzong level, his true strength had long surpassed that rank.
Though the initial chaos in his body caught him off guard, Mo Yu quickly steadied his mind and began calmly gathering the energy.
Under his near-perfect control, the wild energy gradually returned to his command. With the help of the mystical thunder, it was refined and softened, bit by bit, merging into every part of his body.
Sigh…
Sitting atop the rock, Mo Yu exhaled a long breath, releasing a thick stream of energy from his nostrils. It coiled into the air like a dragon before dissipating into the sky.
(End of Chapter)
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