Chapter 628: Absorbing the Black Demon Thunder, Power Boost
Time passed swiftly, and half a year had already gone by since Mo Yu emerged from seclusion. During these six months, the Central Plains remained unusually calm, as Yuan Gate's pressure on the Soul Palace had grown more intense since Mo Yu's return.
Under the relentless attacks from Yuan Gate, even the once-dominant Soul Palace began to feel immense pressure. Without the support of the Soul Clan, they had no choice but to retreat into hiding. In response, Yuan Gate did not pursue them too aggressively, as pushing the Soul Clan too far might lead to serious consequences for them as well.
During this period, Yuan Gate successfully joined the Three-Clan Alliance. Although the Medicine Clan wasn't entirely pleased—feeling that Yuan Gate, as a relatively new power, didn't deserve to be ranked alongside ancient clans—due to the insistence of Lei Ying, the leader of the Lei Clan, and the acceptance of the Yan Clan, the Medicine Clan begrudgingly withdrew their objections and allowed Yuan Gate to join.
After joining the alliance, Yuan Gate helped establish interconnected spatial gateways between the three clans. This meant that if one clan were under attack, the other two could quickly provide assistance through these portals.
One unexpected benefit of Yuan Gate joining the alliance was their ability to recruit a significant number of high-ranking alchemists from the Medicine Clan. This was something Mo Yu had aimed for, knowing that the Soul Clan's next target for destruction was likely the Medicine Clan.
While Mo Yu planned to save some members of the Medicine Clan and preserve their bloodline, he refrained from warning them about the Soul Clan's plot. Given the Medicine Clan's pride, even if he had shared this information, the higher-ups would likely not believe him. They might even accuse him of ulterior motives.
"Xiao Yan should be finishing up soon, maybe in another six months," Mo Yu muttered to himself while standing atop the central tower in Yuan City, gazing into the distance.
If his memory served him right, Xiao Yan would take about two years to fully subdue the Demon Lotus Flame, and his progress would be remarkable—leaping directly to the level of a five-star Dou Saint.
This thought made Mo Yu feel a sense of urgency. Although he had progressed to a three-star Dou Saint thanks to Yuan Gate's vast resources, he knew that this wasn't fast enough. Dou Saints often took decades, if not centuries, to advance by even one rank. The speed of his own progress was extraordinary, but still, it was not enough.
Compared to the looming threat of the Soul Clan's future plans, Mo Yu's current strength was growing too slowly. If he couldn't reach a higher Dou Saint level in the coming years, he would only be a bystander in the inevitable battle between Xiao Yan and Hun Tiandi, the Soul Clan's leader.
"Maybe it's time I visit that place," Mo Yu pondered, a light smile crossing his face. Without hesitation, he turned and left the tower. There was one place he could go to drastically increase his power: the Black Demon Thunder Pool!
With that thought, Mo Yu didn't linger in Yuan City. After briefing Xiao Yi Xian and the others, he set off at lightning speed, heading into the vast void space.
Boom!
After flying for an unknown amount of time, Mo Yu suddenly heard a deep rumble coming from the distant void. His eyes shifted to see the horizon flashing with silver light, where massive bolts of lightning surged like dragons.
Suspended in mid-air, Mo Yu stared at the enormous thunder pool in front of him. This place held a special significance for him; it was here he had first encountered Mang Tian Chi, the headmaster of the Inner Academy and a member of the Lei Clan.
At the time, Mang Tian Chi had been pursued by strange black lightning that even half-saint powerhouses dared not touch. But now, the very thing that had once sent Mang Tian Chi fleeing in fear was Mo Yu's current target.
Mo Yu needed the power of this void thunder pool to perfect his Nine Profound Golden Thunder.
"Let's hope this works."
With silver eyes focused on the roaring lightning pool, Mo Yu murmured to himself and flew directly into the heart of the storm.
Years ago, Mo Yu would have approached the void thunder pool with extreme caution, afraid of provoking the wrath of its countless lightning strikes. But now, he moved with ease, his body gliding through the chaotic storm. The massive bolts of lightning halted several dozen meters away from him, as if sensing the terrifying presence within his body. It was a primal reaction, like subjects bowing before a king.
Without stopping, Mo Yu made his way to the deepest part of the thunder pool, where the lightning grew more intense. With nearly ten pinnacle-level mystical thunders protecting him, even the powerful lightning forces within the pool dared not approach him.
Though the void thunder pool was vast, it took Mo Yu less than ten minutes to reach its depths.
"No wonder Mang Tian Chi had to flee."
Upon arriving, Mo Yu looked ahead to see countless black bolts of lightning writhing like dark dragons. Even with his current strength, his expression grew serious.
After a moment of reflection, a hint of excitement flashed in Mo Yu's eyes. If he could absorb this lightning, it would greatly benefit both his Nine Profound Golden Thunder and his overall strength.
"Roar! Delicious!"
Suddenly, a flash of golden light appeared on Mo Yu's shoulder. A small, half-meter-long miniature golden dragon emerged, its bright eyes fixed on the black lightning in the distance. Drooling, it quickly wiped its mouth and, with a powerful inhalation, unleashed a forceful suction.
A dozen black lightning bolts were instantly swept up like leaves in a storm, rapidly flying toward Mo Yu. In the blink of an eye, the tiny dragon on his shoulder devoured them whole.
Crackle!
After swallowing the black lightning, arcs of black electricity flickered across the little dragon's body. Simultaneously, a surge of pure energy burst forth within Mo Yu's body, spreading through his limbs and meridians.
Mo Yu's heart raced. Black Demon Lightning was notoriously violent, containing an incredible amount of energy that even he couldn't absorb directly. But with the help of the small thunder spirit dragon, it was now possible.
"Little Jin can actually refine and absorb the Black Demon Lightning..."
With a smile, Mo Yu felt the electrical energy coursing through his body. To his surprise, after reaching the three-star Dou Saint level, his strength, which had plateaued, began to increase once more.
Looking out at the vast sea of black lightning, Mo Yu's eyes burned with excitement. Thanks to Little Jin's refining abilities, what others saw as deadly lightning had become the perfect power boost for him.
"All of this is mine!"
Greed flashed across Mo Yu's face as he licked his lips, a low growl of delight escaping his throat. His body trembled with barely-contained power, ready to unleash at any moment.
Suppressing his excitement, Mo Yu glanced at Little Jin. Only a creature like this thunder spirit, capable of merging with multiple types of mystical thunder, could withstand the violent energy of the Black Demon Lightning.
Little Jin's mouth drooled even more as it flew toward the mass of black lightning. A golden thunder ring expanded from its body, unleashing an irresistible suction force. The Black Demon Lightning in the area surged toward the thunder ring, unable to resist, and was quickly devoured by the small dragon.
Crackle!
As more black lightning poured into Little Jin's body, black arcs of electricity flickered on its surface. The black lightning was rapidly refined inside its body, transformed into pure energy that spread outward.
While Little Jin consumed the lightning, Mo Yu sat cross-legged in mid-air, focusing on the waves of energy flowing into his body. He guided the energy through his meridians, converting it into thick Dou Qi that permeated every part of him.
As the energy fused with his body, Mo Yu could almost hear his cells humming with satisfaction. Just one bolt of Black Demon Lightning contained the same amount of energy he would normally gain from an entire day of cultivation!
The efficiency of absorbing lightning compared to ordinary cultivation was like night and day—a true heaven-and-earth difference.
"If I can absorb all the Black Demon Lightning here, reaching the five-star Dou Saint level won't be difficult!"
Squinting at the vast sea of black lightning, Mo Yu smiled. Normally, it would take him ten years to break through to the five-star level, but with the sheer volume of energy in this lightning pool, he could achieve it in just six months.
With a grin, Mo Yu closed his eyes, focusing on absorbing the ever-increasing torrent of energy.
Deep in the void thunder pool, the sound of thunder rumbled endlessly as countless bolts of black lightning surged through the air. The spectacle was overwhelming, a massive storm of lightning that even a Dou Saint might find daunting.
Within this storm, two vortex-like areas formed. Black lightning converged toward these points, swirling around them before being absorbed entirely.
This absorption process wasn't short, but fortunately, the void thunder pool had developed over countless years, containing an almost infinite amount of lightning. Otherwise, the two "black holes" would have devoured the entire pool in a short time.
Hidden deep within the vast void space, the thunder pool was rarely visited. Even powerful Dou Saints dared not venture too far in, making it the perfect place for Mo Yu to cultivate without disturbance.
As the months passed, not only did Mo Yu's aura grow stronger, but Little Jin's form also changed dramatically. The once-small dragon had grown into a massive creature nearly 100 meters long, surrounded by terrifying arcs of black lightning. It now resembled an enormous electric eel, though its presence radiated a fearsome dragon-like majesty.
In just six months, Little Jin had devoured countless bolts of Black Demon Lightning, depleting much of the lightning deep within the void thunder pool. But the benefits were immense.
Little Jin's body had become more robust, with black lightning arcing across its massive frame. It had grown to nearly 1,000 meters in length, exuding a dominating aura that surpassed even the royal bloodlines of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan.
Mo Yu, too, had gained significantly from his six months of frenzied absorption.
Not only had he advanced from an early three-star Dou Saint to a peak four-star Dou Saint, but he was also on the verge of breaking through to the five-star level.
However, after six months of absorbing the Black Demon Lightning, Mo Yu's body had built up a sort of resistance to it. The once-rapid progress had slowed to a crawl, forcing him to emerge from his cultivation state.
As Mo Yu opened his eyes after half a year, a faint black lightning flickered within his silver irises. When he opened his mouth slightly, a low rumble of thunder echoed from his throat.
"Phew..."
He exhaled, a blackish mist of electric energy flowing from his lips. Standing up, Mo Yu felt an immense sense of power surging through his muscles, as if a dormant dragon lay coiled within him, ready to strike at any moment.
"Just a bit more, and I could have reached five-star Dou Saint... Such a pity." (End of chapter)
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