Chapter 498: Mutual Destruction and Retreat
"Retreat!" Mo Yu shouted as he surveyed the battlefield.
Xiao Yan quickly killed a few Hall of Souls guards and shouted, "Master has been rescued! Everyone, retreat with Brother Mo Yu!"
In the sky, upon hearing Mo Yu and Xiao Yan's commands, Feng Zun and the others looked relieved and overjoyed. However, their opponents launched a frenzied attack, entangling them in battle and preventing any escape.
Seeing the chaotic battle in the sky, Mo Yu's brows furrowed deeply. The situation was far more complicated than he had anticipated.
"Hiss hiss!"
The moment Mo Yu appeared, several Hall of Souls experts noticed him. Immediately, three figures dashed toward him, wielding black chains like deadly spears aimed directly at Mo Yu's head.
"Get lost!"
Sensing the attack from the three Hall of Souls guardians, Mo Yu's expression darkened. He stretched out his hand, grabbed all three chains, and with a shake of his arm, a poisonous green dragon roared out from his sleeve. It shot down the chains and struck the three guardians squarely in the chest.
Within moments, their bodies were covered in a sinister, terrifying poison, which rapidly corroded their flesh until they were nothing but decaying corpses.
Seeing Mo Yu effortlessly defeat the three guardians, the nearby Hall of Souls experts froze in terror. They halted their advance, not daring to move any closer.
"Since you're here, don't think you can leave!"
Just as Mo Yu was about to retreat, the roof of the grand hall suddenly exploded. A figure shot into the sky, accompanied by a cold, menacing laugh.
"It's... the Nine Heavenly Sovereign! He's chasing us!" Mo Yu's face changed slightly as he recognized the voice.
"Spatial Barrier, Lock!"
In the sky, the Nine Heavenly Sovereign cast a sinister glance over the battle below, his gaze finally settling on Mo Yu. His expression grew even colder as he rapidly formed mysterious hand seals and shouted.
With his command, the space around the valley began to ripple violently. Folds of space, like layers of fabric, suddenly appeared in the sky.
"That's... the Nine Heavenly Sovereign!" Feng Zun, who was locked in combat, saw the arrival of the Nine Heavenly Sovereign and turned pale. "Damn! They've sent an eight-star Dou Zun to deal with us!"
The situation was quickly spiraling out of control. The Nine Heavenly Sovereign's arrival completely shifted the balance of power. If things went poorly, their entire team might be wiped out!
"Once I finish with this brat, I'll show you that the Hall of Souls is not a place you can come and go as you please!" The Nine Heavenly Sovereign sneered. His cold gaze turned to Mo Yu as he said darkly, "You dared to trick me with only the strength of a one-star Dou Zun. This is the first time someone has done this to me!"
With that, he took a step forward, walking on air as a dense mist of rain surged from his body. His terrifying aura made it clear—he intended to personally kill Mo Yu.
Seeing the Nine Heavenly Sovereign approach, his face filled with murderous intent, Mo Yu's expression darkened. This old man was clearly determined to deal with him personally. Although Mo Yu was strong, defeating an eight-star Dou Zun at his peak was a tall order.
But that didn't mean Mo Yu was helpless.
"You sure you're not afraid of the technique I used to kill a half-saint?" Mo Yu taunted with a cold smile.
"Damn brat! Do you think I'm a fool? You won't trick me again!" the Nine Heavenly Sovereign roared, his anger reaching its peak.
How could a dignified eight-star Dou Zun be deceived by a young man not once, but twice? It was an insult to his honor!
As he spoke, the Nine Heavenly Sovereign appeared directly above Mo Yu. His hand seals shifted, and a terrifying black water claw materialized before him, formed from a dense, icy energy.
The black water claw looked ominous, like the hand of a ghost rising from the depths of hell, exuding a chilling aura that made Mo Yu's skin crawl.
"Nine Abyss Ghost Claw!"
With a roar, the Nine Heavenly Sovereign sent the black water claw hurtling toward Mo Yu's chest, intending to crush him.
"Hiss!"
The black water claw moved at lightning speed, tearing through space and appearing before Mo Yu in the blink of an eye. The sinister energy it carried filled Mo Yu with an overwhelming sense of danger.
Seeing the deadly claw approaching, Mo Yu's eyes flashed as he quickly formed hand seals. His Thunder Armor materialized, and his strength surged to that of a four-star Dou Zun!
The sudden spike in Mo Yu's power stunned Feng Zun, who watched in disbelief as Mo Yu's strength rose to match his own in just moments.
The Nine Heavenly Sovereign was equally taken aback. Reaching four-star Dou Zun was a feat that put Mo Yu on par with some of the Hall of Souls' Heavenly Sovereigns.
But rather than retreat, the Nine Heavenly Sovereign's killing intent only intensified, and the power of his water claw surged even more.
"Hehe, Nine Heavenly Sovereign, do you really think I'm helpless against you?" Mo Yu sneered, his eyes gleaming with icy resolve.
It was true that Mo Yu wasn't entirely bluffing. He did have a method to kill a half-saint—his Black Thunder Talisman—but it was a rare, one-time-use item that he would only resort to in the most critical moments. The Nine Heavenly Sovereign wasn't yet worthy of forcing him to use it.
That's right. Even an eight-star Dou Zun wasn't worth it!
Seeing Mo Yu's cold smile, the Nine Heavenly Sovereign's eye twitched, sensing something was wrong. His expression shifted just as his water claw neared its target.
In Mo Yu's hand, a glowing sphere of five-colored lightning had appeared, radiating a destructive power that sent chills down the Nine Heavenly Sovereign's spine.
The lightning orb was no bigger than a palm, floating elegantly in Mo Yu's hand like a colorful ball. But beneath its beautiful surface lurked a terrifying destructive force.
"Such a terrifying power of destruction!"
Not far away, the five Dou Zun elders from the Hall of Souls felt their hearts tighten as they watched the scene unfold. The destructive energy emanating from the lightning orb made them all deeply uneasy.
"That lightning orb is similar to my Fire Lotus. It seems that Mo Yu has greatly strengthened his lightning abilities over the years," Xiao Yan remarked, a hint of awe in his voice.
He was no stranger to Mo Yu's powerful lightning techniques. Years ago, when the two of them attacked Yunlan Mountain, Mo Yu had used a similar technique to cause massive destruction to the Yunlan Sect.
"Each of these lightning techniques is as powerful as a Heavenly Flame. Judging by what the Star Reaching Old Ghost said, it seems Mo Yu's origins are extraordinary. But even if he's part of the Thunder Clan, I can't figure out how he's come to master so many powerful forms of lightning," Yao Lao reflected in Xiao Yan's mind.
"I hope Brother Mo Yu can defeat the Nine Heavenly Sovereign. It looks like he already took down the Star Reaching Old Ghost," Xiao Yan said, astonished.
To defeat a five-star Dou Zun and now fight an eight-star Dou Zun—Mo Yu's feats were truly incredible.
Xiao Yan, now a peak Dou Zong, couldn't help but feel the gap between his own power and Mo Yu's. Although they were only one star apart, their battle prowess was worlds apart.
"Don't worry. Although I've never fully understood Mo Yu, I do know that he never acts without confidence. That Thunder Armor and Thunder Wings of his are extraordinary, boosting his strength to four-star Dou Zun. With that, he has a fair chance against the Nine Heavenly Sovereign," Yao Lao reassured.
"Alright," Xiao Yan nodded, watching the battle closely.
"How can someone with the strength of a one-star Dou Zun unleash such a terrifying attack?" the Nine Heavenly Sovereign muttered, his lips twitching. His eyes were filled with murderous intent—this boy could not be allowed to live!
As the Nine Heavenly Sovereign's killing intent surged, Mo Yu smirked coldly.
Now, he would let the Nine Heavenly Sovereign experience the true power of his peak lightning fusion!
Mo Yu's arm trembled slightly, and the destructive lightning orb shot from his hand like a bolt of lightning, hurtling toward the Nine Heavenly Sovereign.
"Boom!"
An earth-shaking explosion erupted the moment the lightning orb was released. A wave of destructive power swept across the sky like a storm, causing the entire mountain range to tremble violently as if struck by an earthquake.
Massive cracks spread out from the valley in all directions, and the once mighty Hall of Souls began to crumble as the intense shaking continued. The Hall of Souls warriors fled in terror, trying to avoid the destruction.
"Bang!"
At the same moment that the wave of destruction spread, the sinister water claw finally slammed into Mo Yu's chest, unleashing a torrent of icy energy as fierce as a tsunami.
"Argh!"
The devastating blow caused Mo Yu's face to go pale, and blood spewed from his mouth. The sound of bones cracking echoed as his chest caved under the impact. His body was sent flying like a cannonball, smashing into the mountainside.
But as he flew through the air, a cold smile played on Mo Yu's lips. He had seen the look of terror on the Nine Heavenly Sovereign's face.
The lightning orb had exploded.
"Boom!"
A thunderstorm of epic proportions exploded, reaching hundreds of meters into the sky, its sheer force like a godly miracle.
The lightning storm raged on, and waves of destruction rippled outward. The once-imposing black palace of the Hall of Souls collapsed, while those caught in the storm turned to ash.
The wave of destruction stretched for kilometers, leaving nothing but scorched earth in its wake. The once lush forests were reduced to cinders in an instant.
"Boom!"
Mo Yu's body slammed into the mountainside, buried under rocks and debris. Moments later, a figure darted over, shattering the rocks and pulling Mo Yu from the rubble.
"Thank you, Xiao Yan," Mo Yu coughed weakly, forcing a smile.
His face was deathly pale, and his breath came in weak gasps. The Thunder Armor that had covered him was shattered.
"I should be the one thanking you for putting yourself in such danger," Xiao Yan said with a guilty expression as he handed Mo Yu a top-grade healing pill.
"Whoosh, whoosh!"
The sound of rushing wind filled the air as Feng Zun, Iron Sword Zun, and others appeared by their side. When they saw Mo Yu covered in blood, their faces turned grave.
"I'm fine," Mo Yu reassured them with a weak smile. "Luckily, the Thunder Armor took the brunt of the attack. Without it, I would've been in much worse shape."
In the valley below, the lightning storm continued to rage, but Mo Yu's silver eyes narrowed as he sensed the Nine Heavenly Sovereign's aura had weakened, though not entirely disappeared. Killing an eight-star Dou Zun was no easy feat.
Taking a deep breath, Mo Yu swallowed the healing pill Xiao Yan had given him, and his Dou Qi quickly began to recover. He then formed hand seals, summoning a two-meter-long spatial door in front of them.
With a low shout, Mo Yu opened the door, and a powerful surge of silver lightning enveloped the group.
"I've seriously injured the Nine Heavenly Sovereign. Let's retreat now while we have the chance!" Mo Yu urged.
Xiao Yan and the others nodded in relief, their faces lighting up.
With a final hand seal, Mo Yu activated the spatial gate, and the entire group was swiftly pulled inside.
As they disappeared into the spatial gate, it closed behind them.
At the same time, the lightning storm finally subsided, revealing the battered figure of the Nine Heavenly Sovereign, covered in blood and barely standing.
Gazing at the ruins of the Hall of Souls and the countless fallen protectors, the Nine Heavenly Sovereign spat out blood once more. His face twisted into a hideous snarl as he roared, "Curse you, you Thunder Clan brat! I swear I'll tear you to pieces!!"
(End of Chapter)
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