Chapter 677: Battle Against the Avatar of Hun Tiandi
The sky darkened as black clouds spread across the heavens, casting a gloomy shadow over the land. An overwhelming aura emanated from the black clouds, shaking the earth with a subtle tremor.
As the black clouds spread, they covered the skies above the Black-Corner Region. Soon, the clouds rippled, and countless figures shot out, filling the skies.
"It seems like the Soul Clan has sent out all their forces…" Xiao Yan remarked gravely, staring at the overwhelming number of figures in the sky.
"Hun Tiandi is determined to claim the Ancient Emperor's Mansion. A great battle is inevitable," Mo Yu said, his gaze fixed on the center of the black clouds. There, several dozen figures floated in the air.
Leading them was none other than Hun Tiandi, the leader of the Soul Clan. Beside him stood the Void Devouring Flame, and behind them were the top elders of the Soul Clan, including the Four Demon Saints. As for the four Soul Yuan elders, they had already perished at Mo Yu's hands.
"Thanks to the fact that the four Soul Yuan elders were killed by you, cousin, the allied forces will have less pressure to deal with. Without that, the outcome of this battle might have been harder to predict," Xiao Yan acknowledged, glancing at Mo Yu with admiration.
The death of four eight-star Dou Saints, whose power could have turned the tide of the war, was a huge loss for the Soul Clan. It was Mo Yu who single-handedly obliterated this crucial advantage.
"Don't be careless. The Soul Clan must have prepared well for this battle," Mo Yu cautioned, shaking his head.
As the two spoke, the space above the academy began to distort rapidly. Soon, countless figures appeared out of thin air—it was the allied forces, all assembled and ready.
Seeing the sudden arrival of this dense crowd, Mo Yu and Xiao Yan exchanged glances before swiftly moving to the front of the army.
"It seems your prediction was correct. The Black-Corner Region is indeed where the Ancient Emperor's Mansion is located," Gu Yuan noted as he glanced at the distant Soul Clan army.
"Yes, and down in the magma beneath the ruins, Brother Mo Yu and I have already found the Ancient Emperor's Mansion. However… there's a terrifying guardian inside, a mysterious creature whose strength is immense. Based on Brother Mo Yu's assessment, it's likely the former Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe," Xiao Yan explained solemnly.
"The former Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe?" Gu Yuan, Lei Ying, and the others were visibly shaken at Xiao Yan's revelation.
It was said that the former Dragon Emperor was a late-stage nine-star Dou Saint, with power comparable to the peak strength of Xiao Xuan. If that were true, this battle might be even more unpredictable than they had imagined.
"I've heard that the current Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe is on good terms with you both. Could we ask for his assistance?" Gu Yuan asked, looking hopefully at Mo Yu and Xiao Yan.
Mo Yu understood Gu Yuan's thoughts—he wanted to use their connection with Zi Yan, the current Dragon Emperor, to win over the former Dragon Emperor, Zhu Kun. But Mo Yu knew that Zhu Kun was not someone they could easily sway.
Shaking his head, Mo Yu replied, "Zi Yan's father seems to be trapped by the Ancient Emperor in some unique way. It would be difficult to recruit him to our side."
Gu Yuan was momentarily taken aback, but disappointment quickly filled his eyes.
"Never mind. Even without them, our allied forces—comprising the three clans and two sects—should not fear the Soul Clan," Lei Ying said confidently.
As Mo Yu and the others conversed, Hun Tiandi slowly stepped forward from the distant sky, walking on air. His gaze swept over the allied forces, lingering on Gu Yuan and Mo Yu.
"Gu Yuan, my previous offer still stands. But if I successfully ascend to Dou Di, it will be too late for you to submit. You won't get any mercy then. For the sake of your clan's survival, you should think carefully," Hun Tiandi said, his voice calm yet commanding.
Hearing Hun Tiandi still trying to recruit him even at this stage, Gu Yuan couldn't help but chuckle. Without responding, he simply raised his hand and waved it down. Immediately, countless powerful auras erupted from the allied forces as cold, fierce eyes locked onto the Soul Clan army.
"What a pity…" Hun Tiandi sighed softly but said no more. A radiant light burst from his storage ring and floated above his head. In the light, mist swirled before coalescing into the faint image of an old figure.
As this ghostly figure appeared, the energy in the surrounding area began to churn, and an overwhelming pressure—like that of a god—descended upon the land.
"Tuo She Ancient Emperor!" Gu Yuan and Xiao Yan exclaimed in unison, their faces growing solemn as they gazed at the long-haired elder. There was no mistaking it—this was the aura of the legendary Tuo She Ancient Emperor.
"They intend to use the Tuo She Ancient Emperor's Jade to summon the Ancient Emperor's Mansion," Gu Yuan said, his eyes narrowing.
"Boom!"
As Hun Tiandi activated the jade, he slammed his palm downward toward the Jia Nan Academy below.
As his palm descended, a massive hand spanning thousands of meters appeared in the sky, crashing down onto the academy. The impact sent waves of dust rippling outward, and a deafening roar echoed across the land.
The enormous Jia Nan Academy was reduced to a deep crater, spanning thousands of meters.
From within the depths of this crater, the sound of liquid flowing could be heard. Moments later, red magma surged forth from the ruins, quickly engulfing the entire academy.
Hun Tiandi's palm strike not only turned Jia Nan Academy into rubble but also forced the magma hidden beneath the ground to the surface.
The scorching magma, like a red tidal wave, surged outward from the earth, quickly spreading across the Black-Corner Region. At this rate, the entire region would soon be submerged in a sea of lava.
"Stop them! Don't let Hun Tiandi use the ancient jade to summon the Ancient Emperor's Mansion!" Gu Yuan ordered, his voice heavy as he gazed at the magma spreading below.
"Attack!"
At Gu Yuan's command, Lei Ying, Yan Jin, and the others shouted, and the allied forces unleashed a barrage of Dou Qi beams. Like a storm, they rained down on the Soul Clan army.
"Form the formation!"
In response, the Soul Clan forces quickly arranged themselves, and black chains wreathed in dark mist shot out, intertwining to form a massive net that shielded them from the onslaught.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The countless beams of Dou Qi relentlessly bombarded the chain formation, filling the air with ear-piercing screams. The black mist on the chains rapidly thinned as the formation weakened under the assault.
But even amid the fierce battle between the armies, Hun Tiandi didn't so much as glance at the chaos. With his eyes closed, he focused on controlling the jade, sensing the location of the Ancient Emperor's Mansion hidden deep beneath the magma.
"Hmph!"
Seeing this, Gu Yuan snorted coldly and moved forward, instantly appearing outside the chain formation. With a wave of his hand, the sturdy chains shattered.
"Heh, Gu Yuan, let me handle you!"
As Gu Yuan destroyed the chains, black flames surged ahead of him, and the Void Devouring Flame materialized.
"So, you've reached the Emperor Realm of the soul. It seems the Soul Clan has treated you well," Gu Yuan said, immediately recognizing the Void Devouring Flame's newfound power.
The Void Devouring Flame sneered in response, not bothering with small talk. Black flames exploded from his hands, and an immense suction force radiated from his body, making him resemble a living black hole.
"You think you can stop me?" Gu Yuan chuckled, releasing an immense wave of Dou Qi and soul power that shattered the incoming black flames. He followed up with a powerful strike aimed at the Void Devouring Flame.
As Gu Yuan and the Void Devouring Flame clashed, a ghostly figure appeared in front of Mo Yu, who had charged into the battlefield. A cold voice rang out.
"Your opponent is me."
"Hun Tiandi… no, you're an avatar of Hun Tiandi!"
Mo Yu's eyes narrowed as he stared at the figure before him, who looked exactly like Hun Tiandi.
The real Hun Tiandi was already preoccupied with Gu Yuan. It was clear that this figure was merely an avatar.
"No wonder you've caused my Soul Clan so much trouble—you've got sharp eyes. But today will be your death!" Hun Tiandi's avatar glared at Mo Yu with murderous intent. Mo Yu had destroyed the Gate of Despair, collapsing the Death Seal and forcing the Soul Clan to retreat. He had also killed the four Soul Yuan elders, inflicting damage on the Soul Clan more severe than even the fall of the Xiao Clan years ago.
That was why Hun Tiandi had sent his avatar to personally eliminate Mo Yu. Not only was Mo Yu immensely powerful, with no one in the Soul Clan besides Hun Tiandi and the Void Devouring Flame capable of matching him, but Hun Tiandi also wanted to kill him with his own hands to quench his thirst for revenge.
"You think an avatar is enough to kill me? You're overestimating yourself," Mo Yu scoffed, his expression mocking.
Although the avatar was powerful—comparable to a nine-star Dou Saint—it was far from enough to defeat Mo Yu, who wasn't someone to be trifled with.
"Fool! Let me show you the true power of Hun Tiandi!" The avatar's gaze turned icy cold as he unleashed his full strength. A tidal wave of energy surged forward, threatening to crush Mo Yu under its immense power.
"You think too highly of yourself!"
Mo Yu sneered as his body erupted with a storm of green lightning, forming a massive lightning palm that collided with the avatar's attack. The energy wave was swiftly absorbed by the green lightning.
"Strange lightning… it has a wood attribute and can absorb energy? Since when did the Lightning Clan have such a technique?"
Hun Tiandi's avatar frowned. His energy wave had been completely absorbed by the green lightning without leaving a trace.
"Now you see who the real fool is. There's much you don't know, and your Soul Clan, under your leadership, is doomed," Mo Yu said with a mocking smile.
"Die!"
Enraged by Mo Yu's taunt, the avatar raised his hand, transforming the energy wave into a massive finger aimed at Mo Yu.
"Destruction Finger!"
"Humph!"
As the massive black finger shot toward him, Mo Yu snorted and threw a punch. A storm of lightning erupted from his fist, smashing into the finger and sending it flying.
"Great Sun Thunder Body!"
With a roar, Mo Yu's body swelled to a towering height of hundreds of meters. Brilliant lightning surged from his body.
"Divine Might Black Thunder Spear!"
As soon as he activated his Great Sun Thunder Body, Mo Yu waved his hand, summoning a massive black spear. The spear emanated a terrifying aura, crackling with black lightning and radiating the presence of a dragon.
With the spear in hand, Mo Yu's power became fierce and overwhelming. He swung the spear downward, aiming it directly at the avatar.
As the spear descended, a dragon's roar echoed through the sky, striking fear into everyone's hearts.
Seeing Mo Yu's fierce attack, even the avatar couldn't help but feel a sense of dread. The black spear radiated an immense pressure that unsettled him.
"Annihilation Black Hole!"
The avatar quickly gathered his Dou Qi, forming a black hole in his palm. In an instant, the black hole expanded to cover thousands of meters, as if it could swallow the entire sky.
"Boom!"
Mo Yu, wielding the Divine Might Black Thunder Spear, descended from the heavens and crashed into the black hole. The resulting explosion sent shockwaves across the battlefield, tearing the surrounding space into dark, empty voids.
As the two forces collided, the energy in the black hole rapidly dissipated. Finally, with a deafening bang, the black hole exploded into nothingness.
"Shhh!"
With a cold smile, Mo Yu turned toward the avatar, his massive fist already flying toward him.
"Bang!"
The two clashed again, but this time, the avatar was forced back several steps. A bitter taste rose in his throat as blood threatened to spill from his mouth, though he swallowed it down.
If Hun Tiandi had been there in person, he wouldn't have been pushed back so easily. But this avatar wasn't enough to keep up with Mo Yu's overwhelming strength.
Just as the avatar realized things were going badly, Mo Yu suddenly appeared before him, holding a terrifying ball of lightning in his hand.
"Goodbye…" Mo Yu smirked, hurling the lightning ball toward the avatar at lightning speed.
"Boom!"
Before the avatar could react, the lightning storm engulfed him, obliterating him instantly.
On the other side of the battlefield, Hun Tiandi's face flushed, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Curse it! That boy from the Lightning Clan actually destroyed my avatar!"
(End of Chapter)
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