Chapter 510: Chapter 508: Skeletal Mountains, Assisting Xiao Yan
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the surging aura within himself, Mo Yu’s face lit up with undisguised joy.
With his breakthrough to the three-star Dou Zun, coupled with the overwhelming might of the Heavenly Thunder Body, Mo Yu could now enhance his power to the level of a six-star Dou Zun.
Additionally, with the support of the Primordial Ancestral Thunder, ranked fourth among the Thunder Souls, the destructive power of his Destruction Thunder Orb had significantly increased.
In Mo Yu’s estimation, as long as Sheng-level experts did not appear, he had firmly established himself in an invincible position. It could be said that Mo Yu had truly placed half a foot onto the pinnacle of the continent.
"How long have I been in seclusion?" Gradually restraining the aura within his body, Mo Yu turned toward Xiao Yixian.
"Half a month. There’s still half a month left until the ancient ruins open," Xiao Yixian replied with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Mo Yu glanced at Zi Yan and Hei Qing beside him. "Apologies, you two, for the slight delay caused by my cultivation."
"No worries. Mo Yu, as expected of a genius from the Lei Clan, your cultivation speed is truly terrifying," Hei Qing said. His usually rugged face now bore a rare expression of admiration.
Breaking through two stars in half a month, and that too at the Dou Zun stage, even someone from the illustrious Ancient Void Dragon Clan like Hei Qing couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of amazement.
"Of course! After all, Mo Yu is my friend," Zi Yan said, her petite nose slightly raised, a smug look on her face.
Seeing Zi Yan’s proud demeanor, Xiao Yixian chuckled softly, while Mo Yu shook his head with a faint smile. "Since there’s still half a month until the ancient ruins open, we shouldn’t delay any further. Let’s set off now."
Hei Qing shook his head in response. "You all can head toward the ruins openly. I’ll stay in the shadows and provide protection."
Mo Yu was momentarily surprised but quickly nodded. "That works as well."
The news of the ancient ruins had drawn numerous powerful individuals. With Hei Qing, an eight-star Dou Zun, staying hidden, it was undoubtedly a more prudent arrangement than openly traveling alongside them.
As Mo Yu and his companions conversed, Yuan Cang and Lion King had also received news of Mo Yu’s breakthrough. They arrived together with Zi Huo to congratulate him.
"Congratulations, Lord Mo, on your breakthrough and enhanced strength," the Lion King said. Sensing Mo Yu’s vastly improved aura, a trace of astonishment flickered in his eyes as he offered his felicitations.
In the past, he would never have paid attention to a young man with a mere low-level Dou Zun cultivation. However, Mo Yu was from the Lei Clan and had forged alliances with a Ban Sheng possessing Nine-Winged Purple-Gold Serpent bloodline and the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. Ignoring him was no longer an option.
"Haha, Lion King flatters me. It’s just a minor breakthrough and nothing compared to your prowess. Today, we shall bid farewell to your clan. In the future, I entrust Zi Huo to your care," Mo Yu said with a polite bow.
"Lord Mo is too kind. Zi Huo is our clan’s young leader and will soon ascend to the position of Clan Leader. We will naturally assist him wholeheartedly," Yuan Cang replied with a smile as he stroked his beard.
"Boss, don’t worry! Once I’ve dealt with the clan matters, I’ll come find you," Zi Huo chimed in.
Mo Yu smiled and nodded. "From now on, the rise or fall of your clan rests on your shoulders. You must work even harder."
After a few words of encouragement to Zi Huo, Mo Yu and his party officially bid their farewells and set off toward the ancient ruins.
The ancient ruins were located in the Skeletal Mountains. Although both the Skeletal Mountains and the Abyssal Lion Clan’s territory were in the Beast Region, there was still considerable distance between them, prompting Mo Yu to start the journey early.
The Beast Region, though smaller than the Central Plains, was not to be underestimated. The endless, layered mountain ranges exuded a wild and untamed aura. These mountains stretched into unreachable distances, and as time passed, they became treasure troves waiting for fortunate souls to uncover.
The Skeletal Mountains were well-known in the Beast Region, infamous for their chilling sea of bones. Countless beast skeletons were discarded here, and over time, the skeletal remains exuded a peculiar energy. While useless to humans, this energy was a nourishing supplement for magical beasts, making the Skeletal Mountains a popular gathering place for many.
Located in the southwestern part of the Beast Region, the Skeletal Mountains were still quite a journey away. Concerned about the possibility of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan seizing the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit first, Mo Yu, Xiao Yixian, and Zi Yan hastened toward their destination without delay after leaving the Abyssal Lion Clan’s territory.
The Beast Region was abuzz with the news of the ancient ruins. Along the way, Mo Yu and his party encountered numerous strong individuals, many of whom seemed to have the same destination in mind.
Among them were both shape-shifting magical beasts and human experts from outside the Beast Region. Clearly, news of the ancient ruins had already spread far and wide.
Seeing this, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow, surprised by the ruins’ immense allure. While he didn’t mind the scattered experts, he couldn’t help but remain cautious.
"It’s said that this time, the ancient ruins might hold a Tian Class Dou Technique. I imagine those large factions will be aiming for it," Mo Yu said thoughtfully. "Our goal is only the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit. If things get messy, we’ll take the fruit and leave—this isn’t water we want to wade too deeply into."
Mo Yu’s primary reason for venturing to the ruins was to help Zi Yan obtain the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit. While a Tian Class Dou Technique was enticing, it wasn’t worth risking everything for. Still, he hoped to acquire additional treasures if the opportunity presented itself. After all, the ruins were left behind by a Dou Sheng expert and likely contained many valuable items.
After two days of relentless travel across the vast and endless mountain ranges of the Beast Region, a chilling white hue finally appeared on the horizon.
This stark white stood out sharply amidst the lush greenery of the mountains. When Mo Yu and his companions spotted it, a gleam of excitement flickered in their eyes—they had finally arrived at their destination after nearly ten days of travel.
As they drew closer, the skies grew busier with figures soaring toward the same destination. Powerful individuals darted past like gusts of wind, heading straight for the bone-white expanse of the mountains.
The central area of the Skeletal Mountains was dotted with towering peaks. Being closer to the site of the ruins’ opening, the prime locations had already been claimed by major factions, leaving lone wanderers and smaller groups to seek refuge elsewhere.
The Skeletal Mountains were now teeming with activity. Shouts, arguments, and even scuffles erupted frequently, a reflection of the chaotic and lawless atmosphere.
As Mo Yu, Xiao Yixian, and Zi Yan moved through the bustling crowd, Xiao Yixian’s captivating beauty drew more than a few covetous gazes.
With his breakthrough to a three-star Dou Zun, Mo Yu’s strength surged significantly. Even without taking action, the immense oppressive aura emanating from him rolled out like tidal waves, causing many around to feel a deep sense of unease.
"Mo Yu, look, isn’t that your cousin Xiao Yan?"
As the trio of Mo Yu, Xiao Yixian, and Zi Yan searched for a suitable location to set up camp, Xiao Yixian’s delicate finger pointed toward a distant area, her voice soft yet clear.
In the central region, one of the peaks had already been claimed by a dense crowd of figures. At the peak’s summit, a grand flag fluttered in the wind, the bold and shining characters "Wind Lightning Pavilion" standing out vividly, exuding an imposing aura.
Atop the peak, powerful figures had gathered, clearly divided into two factions.
On the right side, the leader was a tall and robust man who appeared to be in his forties or fifties. A silver beard adorned his chin, and his silver robe was intricately embroidered with patterns of lightning, which seemed alive as they flowed and flickered across the fabric. A faint thunderous might emanated from him, making his identity unmistakable.
Recognizing the powerful lightning aura and the fluttering flag of the Wind Lightning Pavilion below, Mo Yu identified the man as none other than the Pavilion Master of the Wind Lightning Pavilion in the northern domain, the three-star Dou Zun, Lei Zun Zhe.
Beside Lei Zun Zhe stood two elders dressed in robes resembling beast pelts, their auras equally formidable, clearly also Dou Zun experts.
Opposite them, a young man in black robes with a deep gaze stood at the forefront.
This young man was all too familiar to Mo Yu—it was none other than Xiao Yan! At this moment, Xiao Yan led the experts of the Falling Star Pavilion, facing off against Lei Zun Zhe and the Wind Lightning Pavilion in an intense standoff.
As the situation grew increasingly tense, the surrounding spectators’ eyes lit up with anticipation. Battles between Dou Zun experts were exceedingly rare and always a spectacle to behold.
"Heh, Xiao Yan sure is bold, daring to stand against Lei Zun Zhe," someone in the crowd sneered.
"It’s probably revenge. The Wind Lightning Pavilion forcibly expelled the Falling Star Pavilion’s members earlier and even injured some of them. It’s only natural they wouldn’t let this go so easily. But still, Xiao Yan’s odds don’t look good," another remarked.
"Indeed, Lei Zun Zhe isn’t alone. Look at those two elders beside him—they’re the patriarchs of the Earth Tiger Clan and the Silver Moon Wolf Clan, vassals of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan. With the Wind Lightning Pavilion’s ties to the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, there’s no way they’ll just stand by. With two peak two-star Dou Zuns and a three-star Dou Zun, this defense is practically impenetrable."
"But... the name Xiao Yan sounds familiar, doesn’t it?"
"Of course it does! He’s the young alchemy grandmaster who won the Pill Tower’s Pill Gathering championship! After disappearing for over a year, he’s resurfaced here of all places."
Listening to the murmurs around her, Xiao Yixian raised an eyebrow in surprise. "I didn’t expect your cousin to have reached the Dou Zun level as well. Your family truly produces monsters."
Beside her, Zi Yan chimed in with a grin, "Two geniuses, indeed. I could already tell back at Jia Nan Academy that you two weren’t ordinary. Looks like I wasn’t wrong."
Mo Yu chuckled lightly, patting Zi Yan’s little head as his gaze fell on the black-robed figure in the distance. "My cousin Xiao Yan has always been extraordinarily gifted. A year ago, he was already at the peak of the Dou Zong level.
Reaching Dou Zun now is just the natural progression of things. Let’s go. It seems there’s some conflict between the Falling Star Pavilion and the Wind Lightning Pavilion. We should lend my cousin a hand."
Given the alliance between Yuan Manor and the Falling Star Pavilion, it was only right for Mo Yu to intervene.
Xiao Yixian nodded in agreement, and Zi Yan naturally had no objections.
"Wind Lightning Pavilion, humiliating my Falling Star Pavilion in front of everyone—are you asking me, Xiao Yan, to return with a slap to my face?"
In the skies, the black-robed Xiao Yan’s faint smile gradually vanished, replaced by a cold gleam in his dark eyes as he fixed his gaze on the two elders in beast robes. His tone, sharp as a blade, caused the expressions of Lei Zun Zhe and the elders to darken, their eyes gleaming with icy intent.
"What audacity! Facing three Dou Zuns and still acting so brazenly—he truly lives up to his reputation as the Pill Gathering champion," someone murmured in awe among the crowd.
"This is the Beast Region, boy, not your human territory! You’d best rein in your arrogance!" the tiger-robed elder growled, his tone frigid.
"Leave now, and we’ll let this matter slide. Otherwise, even if Feng Zun Zhe himself were here, he’d have to learn what the Beast Region stands for!" snarled the silver-haired elder, his voice cold as ice.
As his words fell, two immense auras erupted from the elders, sweeping out like storms and forcing the surrounding onlookers to retreat hastily.
The three Dou Zuns—Lei Zun Zhe and the two beast-robed elders—stood atop the mountain like immovable giants, their overwhelming pressure crashing down upon Xiao Yan and his group.
Under such a terrifying presence, Xiao Yan’s expression grew solemn. But before he could respond, a familiar voice echoed in his ears, bringing a flicker of joy to his face.
In the midst of the crowd’s astonished gazes, Xiao Yan took two steps forward. His deep voice, resonant as thunder, rang out.
"This is your final warning. Leave now, or leave in pieces!"
As Xiao Yan’s icy words fell, three equally powerful auras erupted behind him.
The sudden appearance of Mo Yu, Xiao Yixian, and Zi Yan caused the oppressive energy crashing toward them to dissipate instantly.
"Boom, boom, boom!"
The retaliatory force from these new arrivals sent shockwaves rippling through the mountain. Lei Zun Zhe and his companions staggered backward, their faces darkening.
"Four Dou Zuns?!"
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