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"Who might you be, esteemed one? This is a matter between the Tian Ming Sect and the Flower Sect. Are you truly intent on interfering?"
Liu Cang's gaze was sinister as he addressed the mysterious figure who had effortlessly slain Yaohua Liangjun. While speaking, his internal Dou Qi quietly began to circulate. This unexpected arrival clearly bore hostile intent, making him tread cautiously.
In response to Liu Cang's words, Mo Yu merely offered a cold smile without uttering a single reply. With a wave of his sleeve, the purple-gold lightning on his body condensed into a radiant energy form, which shot toward Liu Cang like a cannonball.
"You refuse a toast only to drink the forfeit!"
Seeing Mo Yu's actions, Liu Cang's expression turned completely grim. Clenching his fist tightly, he roared with fury, "Dark Nether Dragon Fist!"
A deafening dragon's roar accompanied Liu Cang's shout as his Dou Qi surged violently from his body, swiftly condensing into a massive black dragon.
The black dragon, almost corporeal, carried a horrifying momentum as it roared through the air, tearing the space apart and charging ferociously at the purple-gold energy projectile.
Boom!
The two forces collided, and the dazzling purple-gold lightning energy smashed heavily into the black dragon.
Terrifying power erupted instantly, akin to a flood bursting through a dam. The black dragon let out a mournful wail before being forcibly dissipated. The residual shockwave pierced through the air and surged toward Liu Cang, whose expression flickered.
Thud! Thud!
Sensing the dreadful force heading his way, Liu Cang retreated rapidly. However, the energy's potency was so immense that even before it reached him, the air around him exploded violently, sending shockwaves through his body.
Bang! Bang!
The sudden explosions sent Liu Cang flying backward, his body crashing heavily into a massive boulder several dozen meters tall.
The lingering force instantly caused countless cracks to appear across the boulder, which then crumbled into fine dust with a low rumble.
Hiss...
Seeing Liu Cang unable to withstand even a single attack from the mysterious figure cloaked in purple-gold lightning, the surrounding Tian Ming Sect experts were overcome with shock.
They knew Liu Cang's strength well—while his position as the vice sect master had some political strings attached, he genuinely possessed the power of a peak Dou Zun.
But none of them could have imagined that such a formidable Liu Cang couldn't even survive a single strike from this mysterious man!
"It's bad—this is Mo Yu, the Lord of Yuan Manor!"
One of the Tian Ming Sect experts, his eyes flashing with fear, suddenly recognized the figure through the purple-gold lightning. Trembling, he shouted in panic, "Mo Yu!"
"What? Mo Yu?" The other Tian Ming Sect members exchanged terrified glances, their faces growing pale.
Ever since the news of Mo Yu defeating Third Tianzun of the Hall of Souls in the Northwestern Region had spread, his name had become synonymous with top-tier strength on the continent. This young lord of Yuan Manor had carved out a fearsome reputation.
Though they were aware of the close relationship between Mo Yu and the Flower Sect's sect master, their sect's secret alliance with the Hall of Souls, coupled with Liu Cang's recurring vices, had emboldened them to act without restraint.
But, as fate would have it, their worst fears had come true. The ominous star they hoped to avoid had appeared right before them.
With no other choice, the dozen Tian Ming Sect elders quickly hoisted the injured Liu Cang to his feet. One of them spoke firmly, "Vice Sect Master, this man is Mo Yu, Lord of Yuan Manor. We must retreat immediately!"
"Mo Yu?" Liu Cang's expression changed slightly. While he hadn't met Mo Yu in person, he was well aware of his fame.
This young man's astonishing achievements filled Liu Cang with equal parts jealousy and fear.
"If that's the case, Elder Qiu, let's retreat at once. Elder Liu, you stay behind with a few men to cover our escape. I promise you'll be handsomely rewarded once we return to the sect."
With that, Liu Cang wiped the blood from his lips and shot a fearful glance at the purple-gold figure before turning to flee without hesitation.
Elder Liu and the others froze momentarily at Liu Cang's orders, their expressions blank. But as they watched Liu Cang flee, they cursed inwardly and also turned tail, running for their lives.
"Hmph!"
Mo Yu snorted coldly at the sight. With a raised hand, the purple-gold lightning around him morphed into a massive hundred-foot-wide lightning palm, descending with terrifying power toward Liu Cang.
The enormous shadow engulfed the ground below, resembling the arrival of death itself.
"Damn it!"
Feeling the devastating might of the lightning palm, Liu Cang's face paled. Gritting his teeth, he stomped the ground fiercely and darted backward at lightning speed.
"You worthless scum! Wait till we return to the sect—I'll deal with you myself!"
As he fled frantically, Liu Cang spotted Elder Liu and the others disregarding his orders and retreating as well. His heart seethed with fury, and he let out a string of curses.
As the vice sect master, shouldn't they be willing to sacrifice themselves to buy him time? How dare they disobey his command? He swore to make them pay once they were back.
However, as Liu Cang's mind filled with venomous thoughts, the light around him suddenly dimmed.
Blinding arcs of lightning flickered in his peripheral vision, making his scalp tingle. He looked up abruptly, only to find the enormous purple-gold lightning palm hovering above him.
"How is this palm so fast?"
Before Liu Cang could voice his disbelief, the lightning palm, brimming with destructive power, descended upon him with unrelenting force.
Crack!
The Dou Qi barrier surrounding Liu Cang's body was utterly useless. The violent lightning energy surged through him like a tidal wave, reducing his internal organs and even his bones to dust in an instant.
Splurt!
A mouthful of blood, mixed with shattered internal organs, spurted from Liu Cang's mouth. His face, still contorted in rage and malice, froze in place as the light of life faded rapidly from his eyes.
Having obliterated all life within Liu Cang with a single strike, Mo Yu descended amidst the astonished gazes of Yun Yun and the Flower Sect elders.
The thin figure turned around, revealing a familiar face that instantly captured the astonished gazes of Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran.
"Mo Yu..." Yun Yun, normally composed and calm, couldn't help but reveal a trace of joy upon seeing the newcomer.
"Hehe, are you all right?" Mo Yu walked up to Yun Yun and asked softly.
"Mm, it's nothing serious. Thanks to your timely arrival." Yun Yun smiled faintly at his concern but was interrupted as a sharp sound whistled through the air.
"Whoosh!"
Turning toward the noise, they saw a black shadow hurtling through the air before crashing heavily to the ground. It was the elder of the Tian Ming Sect who had attempted to escape earlier.
Following the appearance of this black shadow, several other figures flashed into the area, eventually landing on the open ground.
"You... you're Xiao Yan... and Queen Medusa?"
Yun Yun's gaze froze on the black-robed youth and the coldly stunning, seductive woman standing beside him. A flicker of shock flashed across her face as she spoke.
"Yun Yun, the sect master of the Yun Lan Sect?"
Cai Lin raised her brows slightly at the sight of Yun Yun, then shifted her gaze to Mo Yu, letting out a faint snort.
No wonder this guy had rushed over upon hearing about trouble in the Flower Sect—so Yun Yun was here too.
At the mention of Xiao Yan's name, Nalan Yanran, standing to the side, trembled slightly. Her gaze lifted, and her beautiful face showed a mix of astonishment and complexity as she looked at the black-robed youth, now more mature than a few years ago.
Mo Yu took out a jade bottle from his beast ring and handed it to Yun Yun. Understanding his intent, Yun Yun took a pill from the bottle and consumed it. Then, she passed the jade bottle to Nalan Yanran, instructing her to distribute the remaining pills to the other elders.
"What brings you here?" After taking the pill, Yun Yun's complexion improved slightly. She glanced at Mo Yu and Cai Lin before shifting her gaze and asking casually.
"We happened to enter the Ancient Wasteland Region and ran into people from the Tian Ming Sect. Then we sensed your presence," Mo Yu replied with a smile.
"Oh," Yun Yun nodded slightly. After a moment of wandering thought, her gaze returned to Cai Lin. "I didn't expect to meet you here."
Years ago in the Jia Ma Empire, Yun Yun had been invited by Gu He to the Tagore Desert to seize the Green Lotus Core Flame from Cai Lin. Later, Cai Lin had appeared on Yun Lan Mountain due to Mo Yu's involvement.
Their encounters had been far from pleasant, leaving some unresolved tension between the two women. Neither of them had expected to meet again under these circumstances, let alone because of the same man.
"Mm."
Cai Lin responded faintly with a nod, her naturally aloof demeanor keeping her from saying much more or engaging Yun Yun further.
Seeing her indifference, Yun Yun, equally proud at her core, had no intention of pressing the matter, so she too remained silent.
The awkward tension between the two women made Mo Yu feel uneasy. He glanced at Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin, silently asking for help.
Noticing Mo Yu's plea, Qing Lin smiled and was about to speak to break the atmosphere, but Xiao Yixian pulled her back.
Xiao Yixian cast a sidelong glance at Mo Yu, then turned away with Qing Lin in tow. Qing Lin stuck out her tongue apologetically at Mo Yu before following Xiao Yixian's lead.
Mo Yu could only shake his head with a wry smile before turning to one of the Flower Sect elders. "Do you know how the other factions are faring?"
"They should be approaching the Ancient Region Platform by now," the elder replied. "That place is a relic of ancient times. Ferocious beasts usually avoid it, making it one of the few safe zones in the Ancient Wasteland Region."
"However, we are still about two days' journey from there," Yun Yun interjected.
"The Ancient Region Platform, huh..."
Mo Yu's eyes narrowed thoughtfully. Obtaining the Bodhi Heart with their current strength seemed improbable.
Most of the world's rare treasures were guarded by powerful beasts, and the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, being one of the most extraordinary, was undoubtedly protected by an immensely formidable creature.
He would need the combined strength of the other factions to create an opportunity to seize the treasure amidst the chaos.
Mo Yu's eyes glimmered as he spoke softly, "In that case, let's travel together. With the Yuan Manor, Falling Star Pavilion, and Flower Sect combined, our strength will be greater, and we can help each other if trouble arises."
"Mm."
Xiao Yan naturally agreed with a nod.
Yun Yun hesitated slightly. The atmosphere around Mo Yu made her feel a bit uncomfortable. However, seeing her group of wounded companions, she could only nod in agreement. Over the past few days, the dangers of the Ancient Wasteland Region had been evident. Relying solely on their strength might not be enough to reach the Ancient Region Platform.
"We should stick to the eastern route. Although the western path is shorter, it is dominated by an Ancient Thunder Wolf, whose combat strength rivals that of a peak seven-turn Dou Zun. Passing through there would undoubtedly provoke it," Yun Yun explained.
"Ancient Thunder Wolf?"
Mo Yu was slightly taken aback. The Ancient Thunder Wolf was an exceptionally rare mutated wolf beast, as ferocious as the Heavenly Demon Phoenix.
Though thought extinct in the outside world, one still existed here.
However, Mo Yu's surprise wasn't due to the rarity of the Ancient Thunder Wolf but because he recalled that its blood contained exceptionally pure lightning energy.
Having recently acquired the Divine Heaven Thunder Stone, Mo Yu had been considering ways to enhance the rank-thirteenth Divine Heaven Thunder to its peak state.
The Divine Heaven Thunder, though ranked last on the Thunder Soul List, had immense potential for growth. If imbued with a lightning origin, it could evolve into a far more powerful variant.
In his previous life, a powerful cultivator had done precisely this, capturing a Thunder Dragon to imbue its essence into the Divine Heaven Thunder, eventually evolving it into the Divine Heaven Dragon Thunder, comparable to the top five on the Thunder Soul List.
Recalling this, Mo Yu's eyes gleamed. The Ancient Thunder Wolf's appearance was timely.
"You've encountered the Ancient Thunder Wolf?" Mo Yu asked, his eyes flashing.
"Yes, and we fought it. We barely escaped," Yun Yun replied gravely.
"I see..."
Mo Yu murmured before lifting his gaze to Yun Yun. "I plan to make a trip there. That Ancient Thunder Wolf is of great use to me."
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