Chapter 627: Three-Star Dou Saint, Joining the Three-Clan Alliance
Central Plains.
A year had passed since the emergence of the Demon Lotus Flame. Even though time had moved on, the grand spectacle of that day remained a hot topic of conversation for many.
One year—neither long nor short—had seen numerous events unfold across the Central Plains. Not long after the incident with the Demon Flame, the Soul Palace began retaliating against the destruction of the Human Hall by attacking the cities under the control of Yuan Gate. Nearly one-third of Yuan Gate's cities were assaulted.
However, Yuan Gate did not back down. They quickly mobilized forces to launch counterattacks. Over the course of a year, the two powerful factions were locked in fierce conflict, causing substantial casualties on both sides. Yet, no final decisive battle took place.
The reason? Yuan Gate was no longer the weaker party. In fact, in terms of strength, they now even surpassed the Soul Palace.
Yuan Gate, after absorbing the powerful tribes of the Absolute Lion Clan and the Nine Nether Earth Python Clan, had significantly strengthened its foundation. What's more, they had a considerable number of top-tier experts, boasting an astonishing number of nearly twenty Dou Saints. Most of these were the Thunder Slaves that Mo Yu had subdued in the Demon Flame space.
These Thunder Slaves, once fire puppets controlled by the Demon Lotus Flame, had been converted into loyal Thunder Slaves. Among them were five one-star Dou Saints, three two-star Dou Saints, and two three-star Dou Saints!
While a Half-Saint was already considered a top expert on the continent, a true Dou Saint was an even rarer, peak-level powerhouse. In ancient clans, Dou Saints held high status and commanded great respect.
Through this single adventure in purifying the Demon Flame, Mo Yu had added ten Dou Saints to Yuan Gate's ranks, a windfall that even Xiao Yan—who was still struggling to subdue the Demon Lotus Flame—couldn't match.
Even Lei Ying, upon hearing this news, was filled with envy. After all, despite the vast resources of the Lei Clan, they only possessed around thirty or forty Dou Saints.
With these ten Dou Saint Thunder Slaves in their ranks, Yuan Gate was able to withstand the Soul Palace's attacks. In fact, they even began to gain the upper hand. If not for the Soul Clan's support in the shadows, the Soul Palace might have already been crushed.
This rising tide of success led to Yuan Gate's reputation reaching unprecedented heights within the Central Plains. Many marveled that no force before had ever achieved such results in opposing the Soul Palace.
Some even speculated that Yuan Gate might be on its way to replacing the Soul Palace as the dominant power in the Central Plains!
Yet, just as everyone's attention was focused on the battle between the Soul Palace and Yuan Gate, a shocking piece of news quietly spread across the continent.
The Stone Clan, one of the ancient eight clans, had mysteriously disappeared—just like the Ling Clan before them!
For a moment, everyone in the Central Plains sensed an eerie and sinister force creeping over the land.
The Stone Clan's disappearance mirrored that of the Ling Clan. Their space had suddenly sealed off, and when it reopened, the millions of clan members had vanished without a trace, not a single soul left behind.
The news of the Stone Clan's disappearance swept through the Central Plains like a whirlwind, leaving all factions stunned.
Speculation and suspicion immediately followed, with fingers pointing toward two possible culprits: the Soul Clan and the Gu Clan.
Only two factions had the power to silently erase an entire ancient clan from existence—the Soul Clan and the Gu Clan.
This led to a growing atmosphere of distrust, especially toward the Gu Clan. Though the Gu Clan had good relations with the other ancient clans, the mysterious disappearances of the Ling and Stone Clans caused those bonds to fray. The remaining clans began to distance themselves from the Gu Clan, cutting off previous alliances and communications.
In response to the silence from both the Soul Clan and the Gu Clan, the last three remaining ancient clans—the Medicine Clan, the Lei Clan, and the Yan Clan—announced an alliance one month after the Stone Clan's disappearance. They called it the "Three-Clan Alliance."
The formation of this alliance sent shockwaves throughout the continent. Never before had such a powerful coalition of three ancient clans been formed.
As the space portals between the three clans connected, they became an impenetrable fortress. Feeling more secure, they began dispatching experts to explore the Stone Clan's space, hoping to uncover evidence of the true mastermind behind the disappearances.
In the midst of these shifting power struggles, at the center of Yuan City, atop the main tower's highest platform, a young man suddenly opened his eyes, revealing a striking pair of silver pupils.
As Mo Yu opened his eyes, the massive Taotie Formation beneath his feet began to tremble violently.
The formation was enormous, covered in strange runes that made it appear as though a mythical Taotie beast was about to devour the world. At the center of the formation lay a mountain of rare and valuable resources. Any one of these treasures would be immensely beneficial to a Dou Saint. Yet here, they were piled high like a small mountain.
In the next moment, these vast resources began to shake as if pulled by an unseen force. A bright beam of light appeared, and the Taotie Formation roared to life, greedily absorbing the mountain of resources.
As it consumed the resources, thick clouds of energy began to form, and this energy gathered in a swirling storm above Mo Yu's head. The storm funneled down, pouring directly into his crown.
This commotion immediately alerted Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin, who had been guarding the area. Surprised by the spectacle, they exchanged glances.
"With the Taotie Formation and all these resources, it seems his training is about to end," Xiao Yi Xian murmured as she watched.
Just as she finished speaking, Mo Yu raised his head and inhaled sharply.
Boom!
With that single breath, the massive energy storm was sucked into Mo Yu's body.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
As more energy flooded into Mo Yu, waves of power rippled out, tearing cracks into the space around him.
Whoosh!
The disturbance attracted the attention of many strong experts from Yuan Gate, all of whom looked on in astonishment. They knew Mo Yu had been in seclusion, and so they dared not approach, watching the phenomenon from a safe distance.
Several figures flew through the air toward the tower. It was Snake Uncle, Zi Yan, Xiao Yu, Zi Huo, Yao Ming, and some of Yuan Gate's veteran elders. All of them were awestruck by the incredible energy Mo Yu was absorbing.
"Such immense power! Could Mo Yu be close to breaking through to a three-star Dou Saint?" Snake Uncle exclaimed.
Zi Yan's beautiful eyes stayed focused on Mo Yu as she nodded. "It won't be long. Mo Yu's talent is unmatched. Even the Dou Saint realm poses no obstacles for him. And after absorbing so many resources from the Soul Palace, it's only a matter of time before he breaks through."
Zi Yan's words carried weight. She was the strongest among them, a four-star Dou Saint, and everyone present nodded in agreement, their faces lighting up with joy.
As the master of Yuan Gate, Mo Yu's strength directly affected the faction's power. A three-star Dou Saint might not be the most powerful in the world, but with Mo Yu's youth, his future was limitless.
"His cultivation talent is truly monstrous," Yao Ming said, amazed. Even with the help of ancient bloodlines, he had only just broken through to a three-star Dou Saint, but Mo Yu had caught up so quickly.
Boom!
While they were speaking, the energy storm finally dwindled, fully absorbed into Mo Yu's body. As the last wisp of energy vanished, the sky grew calm.
Mo Yu exhaled a breath thick with energy, his aura radiating power that made those nearby feel uneasy.
"Congratulations to our Lord for breaking through to a three-star Dou Saint!" The leaders of Yuan Gate descended, bowing respectfully.
Mo Yu smiled faintly and clenched his fist, clearly pleased with the results.
The Taotie Formation was a technique he remembered from his past life. It was designed to devour resources and convert them into energy for cultivation. Over the past year, Yuan Gate had collected vast amounts of resources, allowing Mo Yu to ascend from two-star to three-star Dou Saint in record time. The importance of having a powerful faction was clear—what would have taken him ten years alone had been achieved in just one.
"What major events have occurred in the Central Plains over the past year?" Mo Yu asked after exchanging pleasantries with those close to him.
Xiao Li, who was now at the peak of Dou Zong, though limited by his talent, stepped forward. He had spent years at this level, unable to break through.
Mo Yu knew that Xiao Li's future breakthrough would depend on Xiao Yan's eventual rise to Dou Di, which would enhance the Xiao Clan's bloodline.
Despite his limited cultivation, Xiao Li had proven himself as a trusted member of Yuan Gate's leadership, overseeing intelligence and operations.
In response to Mo Yu's question, Xiao Li quickly detailed the key events that had taken place over the past year.
"The Stone Clan has been wiped out? And the Lei Clan, Yan Clan, and Medicine Clan have formed an alliance?" Mo Yu was startled and narrowed his eyes.
It seemed events were still unfolding as they had in the original timeline. After destroying the Ling Clan, the Soul Clan had turned its sights on the Stone Clan. These two were the weakest of the eight ancient clans, barely stronger than Yuan Gate itself. It made sense that the Soul Clan would target them first.
"By the way, the Lei Clan Chief sent an envoy inviting Yuan Gate to join the Three-Clan Alliance. However, since you were in seclusion, I put the matter on hold," Snake Uncle added.
"The Lei Clan wants Yuan Gate to join the alliance?" Mo Yu was surprised. The alliance was made up of three ancient imperial clans, yet they were inviting Yuan Gate, which was not an ancient clan, to join?
Snake Uncle smiled. "Though Yuan Gate isn't an ancient clan, you are part of the Lei Clan. So, it's only natural they'd invite us. And with Yuan Gate's current strength, we're certainly a force to be reckoned with."
After considering for a moment, Mo Yu nodded. It made sense that they would value Yuan Gate's power.
With the Nine Nether Earth Python Clan, Absolute Lion Clan, Yuan Gate's own resources, and the ten Dou Saint Thunder Slaves, Yuan Gate was a formidable faction. Combined with Zi Yan, the four-star Dou Saint Dragon Emperor, Yuan Gate's Dou Saint count approached twenty, rivaling even some of the weaker ancient clans.
It was clear that the Lei Clan's invitation was more than just a courtesy. They recognized Yuan Gate as an equal.
"Send a message to my father-in-law," Mo Yu said with a smile. "Yuan Gate will join the Three-Clan Alliance!" (End of chapter)
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