Chapter 594: Expelling the Demonic Energy, Emperor Weapon as a Reward
"Give me a reward?"
Hearing the offer from the elderly spirit of the Heavenly Profound Treasure Hall, Mo Yu was momentarily stunned. Then, with a slight smile, he narrowed his eyes and nodded.
Though this spirit wasn't human, it clearly understood how to handle matters properly, recognizing the principle that even an emperor wouldn't starve his soldiers.
This promise of a reward greatly increased Mo Yu's desire to help.
"Heh, since that's the case, how can I assist you?" Mo Yu asked as he glanced around at the vast, dark world and turned back to the spirit of the elder.
Upon hearing this, the elder spirit's expression grew more serious. "I need your strength to purify this vast amount of demonic energy from the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan."
"Purify this demonic energy?" Mo Yu frowned as he looked at the immense, dark energy around him. "With my current strength, I'm afraid that might not be possible yet."
The elder spirit seemed to have anticipated this. "Don't worry. I will lend you a hand," he replied calmly.
As he finished speaking, the elder spirit moved, and several orbs of light floated out from his body, hovering in front of Mo Yu.
These light orbs shimmered, displaying various images. Mo Yu's eyes swept over them, and his expression shifted slightly. The people shown in the images were none other than the Grand Supreme Lord, Gu Kong, and even Zihuo, who had entered the Heavenly Profound Treasure Hall with him earlier.
However, they all appeared to be in a different section of the hall, sitting atop tall, mysterious black pillars, seemingly in a deep sleep.
"They're not in any danger, are they?" Mo Yu asked quickly. While he didn't care much about the Grand Supreme Lord or the others, Zihuo's safety was of utmost importance. If the spirit had any ill intentions toward Zihuo, Mo Yu would stop helping, even if it meant abandoning the greater good of the human race.
Noticing Mo Yu's concern, the elder spirit quickly reassured him, "Don't worry. I've only used a special external fragrance to put them into a temporary sleep. The black pillars beneath them are called Xuanwu Spirit Rock Columns. They have excellent energy transmission properties, and by harnessing the vast power of these ten individuals, I can regain about 30% of my strength."
"Oh, so these people are your energy sources…" Mo Yu muttered, twitching slightly.
No wonder the Heavenly Profound Treasure Hall suddenly released ten mysterious tokens across the Eastern Region. It was clearly to lure powerful individuals here to serve as energy sources.
Even if Mo Yu hadn't arrived by chance, the elder spirit of the hall likely would have used the power of the Grand Supreme Lord and the others in a desperate attempt to break free. After all, judging by its condition, if the power of the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan continued to corrupt it, the spirit wouldn't last much longer. A bold move would have been the only option.
Thinking about this, Mo Yu couldn't help but feel a bit stunned by the hall's methods. Despite being so deeply corrupted by the evil power, it still had the strength to manipulate several Saint Fighters with ease. Truly terrifying.
Shaking his head, Mo Yu's interest in the origins of the Heavenly Profound Treasure Hall and the promised reward only deepened. He had a feeling that, even if this hall originated from a lower plane, that plane's rank was likely higher than that of the Dou Qi Continent.
"30% of your strength, huh? Well, in that case, let's begin," Mo Yu said after a moment of thought, no longer hesitating as he spoke to the elder spirit.
Whether for the greater good or for the reward promised by the elder spirit, Mo Yu now had plenty of reasons to give it his all.
"Thank you, young friend," the elder spirit said, admiring Mo Yu's fighting spirit. "The demonic energy comes from a powerful formation, created when a strong figure from the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan perished, leaving behind their accumulated power. To break this formation, we must eradicate it at the root.
"In the past, I wasn't confident in my chances of success, but with your help, our odds improve by 20%."
"Only 20%?" Mo Yu frowned slightly upon hearing this. Having recently reached the level of a Saint Fighter, he had been full of confidence, knowing that even the two-star Saint Fighter, the Grand Supreme Lord, could do nothing against him. Yet, when facing the power of the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan, he still seemed so insignificant.
Shaking his head, Mo Yu reminded himself just how powerful the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan was. With his current strength, he was like an ant in comparison. A 20% increase in success was already a significant improvement for the elder spirit.
Setting aside his emotions, Mo Yu looked at the spirit and said firmly, "I will do my best."
The elder spirit nodded in gratitude, then glanced at the demonic energy swirling beneath the black sea. "You only need to suppress the demonic energy. I will take care of the rest."
"Understood!"
Mo Yu nodded, and with a thought, dazzling lightning surged from his body, filling the air around him. Nine types of mysterious thunder appeared, crackling through the dark space.
"This... such powerful thunder?"
The elder spirit was stunned for a moment, then cast a surprised glance at Mo Yu. This young man certainly had remarkable abilities.
Thunder was naturally effective against the evil and demonic energy of the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan. If Mo Yu could fully unleash the power of his thunder, the success rate of their mission might even increase to 30%.
Boom!
In the next moment, the thunder roared down like a storm, striking the boundless demonic energy with ferocious force.
Bang! Bang!
The demonic energy of the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan was notoriously difficult to deal with. Suppressing or eliminating it with ordinary Dou Qi was nearly impossible. However, for some reason, Mo Yu's mysterious thunder seemed to have a significant restraining effect on it. As the lightning struck the demonic energy, a sharp screech echoed through the space.
Thick white smoke rose from the sea of demonic energy as the dense black mist began to dissipate.
Seeing this, Mo Yu couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder. In neither his past life nor this one had his plane ever been invaded by the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan, so he knew little about their power.
But now, seeing how his thunder seemed to naturally suppress the demonic energy, he realized its unique effectiveness.
As Mo Yu continued to suppress the demonic energy, the black sea beneath him began to churn wildly. Soon, a furious roar echoed out as the black liquid surged upward, forming a massive shadowy figure.
Within the shadow, a pair of evil eyes locked onto Mo Yu, and an enraged voice thundered, "Cursed human! You dare aid the spirit of this Heavenly Profound Treasure Hall!"
"Hmph, the Demon Eroding General is dead, and yet you, a mere remnant of his will, dare act so arrogantly!" the elder spirit retorted coldly.
"You're no better off! In that great battle, didn't your master also perish? Now you're nothing but a wandering soul!" the shadow sneered viciously.
Hearing this, Mo Yu gained a glimpse into the past. That ancient battle must have been fierce indeed.
Shaking his head, Mo Yu's expression grew solemn as he called upon his Nine Great Mysterious Thunders, enveloping himself like a god of thunder. Charging into the demonic sea, he shouted, "Leave this shadow to me!"
Boom!
With that, Mo Yu transformed into a bolt of dazzling lightning, clashing head-on with the massive shadow formed from the residual will of the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan's Demon Eroding General. The collision sent shockwaves through the air, creating a terrifying scene.
Though Mo Yu wouldn't have stood a chance against a full-powered being from the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan, this shadow was only a remnant of the general's will. It didn't possess its full strength, and with Mo Yu's thunder being a natural counter to it, the shadow was quickly pushed back, roaring in frustration.
"You've trapped me for years. It's time for you to be gone!" the elder spirit sneered as the shadow struggled against Mo Yu's thunderous assault.
Realizing the danger, the shadow let out a furious roar. Its body swelled as more demonic energy surged forth, strengthening its aura slightly.
"You really think I'm that easy to deal with?" the elder spirit laughed coldly. He then clasped his hands together, and a faint golden light began to radiate from his body. As the golden light grew stronger, the black energy that had tainted his appearance began to fade.
Shing! Shing!
With a flick of his fingers, the elder spirit unleashed ten beams of golden light, shattering the chains of demonic energy that had bound him for so long.
Freed from the chains, the elder spirit shot into the air.
"This time, I'll completely wipe you filthy creatures off the map!"
His eyes cold, the elder spirit absorbed the energy transmitted from the Xuanwu Spirit Rock Columns, where the ten Saint Fighters sat. His once-weak aura surged with newfound power.
With a snap of his fingers, countless weapons from the hall responded to his call. Like a whirlwind of blades, they rushed forward with terrifying momentum, slicing through the sea of demonic energy.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The storm of weapons swept through the black sea, vaporizing the demonic energy at an astonishing rate.
Without the demonic energy to sustain it, the formation created by the Demon Eroding General's remnants began to collapse.
"Ahhhh!"
The shadow, now severely weakened by Mo Yu's thunder, screamed in agony as its body began to disintegrate. Lacking the full strength of the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan, the shadow had no chance against Mo Yu and the elder spirit's combined assault.
"Do you really think you can destroy me that easily?!"
Realizing it was on the verge of annihilation, the shadow shrank rapidly, condensing into a single black beam that shot toward Mo Yu.
If it weren't for Mo Yu, the elder spirit's plan wouldn't have succeeded so easily. Now, the shadow intended to eliminate him first.
But Mo Yu had been on high alert. Seeing the shadow race toward him, he smirked coldly and waved his sleeve. Instantly, a nine-colored lightning barrier surrounded him.
Thud!
The shadow slammed into the lightning barrier, sending ripples across its surface but failing to break through. Instead, it was knocked back by the powerful thunder energy.
This shadow, after all, was not a true member of the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan. It was merely a remnant of the Demon Eroding General's will. If the shadow had managed to possess Mo Yu, it would have been troublesome, but Mo Yu's nine-colored lightning made the demonic energy's corrosive effects useless against him.
Whoosh!
The shadow was sent flying once more. Before it could react, the whirlwind of weapons descended upon it, striking hard. With a deafening explosion, the shadow's form began to crumble.
"Crush them all!"
The elder spirit's voice echoed through the air. The storm of weapons gathered into a massive blade, which descended like a divine sword, slashing into the shadow.
Boom!
The shadow let out a final, pitiful wail as it disintegrated completely. The evil energy that had filled the space vanished without a trace.
Mo Yu scanned the area with his sharp eyes. Once he was sure no trace of the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan's will remained, his fierce expression gradually softened.
These creatures were truly dangerous. Who knew if they had any other tricks up their sleeves? Better to be cautious.
As Mo Yu remained on guard, the elder spirit finally sighed in relief. Smiling, he turned to Mo Yu and said, "Thank you, young friend. If not for your help in suppressing that shadow, I'm not sure how our battle would have ended."
Mo Yu humbly shook his head. "I just did my part. It was your careful planning that made this possible. Besides, the sacrifice of you and your comrades in battling the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan is something we, as humans, should look up to. My contribution is nothing compared to yours."
Hearing Mo Yu's praise, the elder spirit's face lit up with joy. While he wasn't one to care much for flattery, Mo Yu's words about the noble sacrifice of his master and comrades struck a chord with him, deeply touching the spirit.
Feeling pleased, the elder spirit chuckled and said, "Young friend, I wonder... do you have any interest in an Emperor Weapon?"
(End of Chapter)
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