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In the Ancient Wasteland Region, within the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, a crimson thunderous flame quietly rose. Mo Yu casually picked up a Bodhi Seed and tossed it into the fiery thunder.
The Bodhi Seed contained an immense amount of energy. Even with the assistance of Thunder Soul, refining it was no simple task.
Fortunately, the crimson thunder also contained several other powerful types of Thunder Soul, making the refinement process significantly more efficient.
The refining process lasted for about an hour, after which the Bodhi Seed finally melted into a crystal-clear liquid.
Another half hour passed, and the liquid gradually evaporated, transforming into a wisp of greenish-clear energy.
This wisp of energy seeped out from the thunder and was finally absorbed into the jade-like trunk of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. As the energy entered, the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree trembled violently.
Soon after, a faint wisp of black mist silently emerged.
Seeing this, Mo Yu's mind stirred. A suction force spread out, and he slowly drew the black mist into himself.
The moment he absorbed the black mist, Mo Yu felt the Black Lotus Soul Thunder within his body let out a jubilant, human-like cheer. The black lotus within him also grew noticeably larger.
"As expected, it works."
Seeing this, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow, a trace of joy flashing in his eyes.
Although this black mist was the residual negative emotion of a Dou Di-level expert, it had been purified by the Bodhi Seed and turned into a rootless, pure soul power.
For the Black Lotus Soul Thunder, this purified soul power was an incredibly potent supplement. In today's world, it was nearly impossible to find another item containing such rich and powerful soul energy.
"Rustle..."
While Mo Yu tirelessly purified and absorbed the black mist, the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree began to sway gently.
Soon, a cluster of green light radiated from the tree, forming an ancient emerald-green prayer mat at its base. A tree branch extended downward, gently placing Mo Yu onto the mat.
"Bang!"
The moment Mo Yu's body touched the mat, it trembled violently. A surge of pure and terrifying energy poured into him like an overwhelming tide.
In that instant, Mo Yu's entire body seemed to explode, his pores opening wide as streams of visible green energy seeped out from his head.
"Crackle!"
The tide of pure energy surged into Mo Yu's body continuously, completely replenishing the dou qi he had consumed earlier in mere moments.
With the help of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, Mo Yu's determination soared. The crimson thunder in his hand roared back to life.
"Hiss..."
Under such intense refinement, another Bodhi Seed transformed into a wisp of clear energy within an hour. It rose from the thunder and merged with the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree's trunk.
At the same time, another thread of black mist seeped out from the tree, only to be absorbed and refined by Mo Yu once again.
"Rustle..."
As the black mist gradually dissipated, the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree emitted waves of excitement.
"Continue!"
Sensing the growing power of the Black Lotus Soul Thunder within him, Mo Yu couldn't help but laugh heartily. Without waiting for the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree to urge him on, he grabbed another Bodhi Seed and resumed his refinement without pause.
The green-tinged space was brimming with vitality. Here, time seemed to lose its meaning.
As time passed, Mo Yu could only vaguely recall that the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree had replenished his dou qi twenty-eight times. The first batch of Bodhi Seeds had already been completely refined.
However, almost immediately, a second batch of nearly thirty Bodhi Seeds was presented to him by the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree.
Without hesitation, Mo Yu accepted the offering. Through the relentless refinement of these seeds, the benefits he gained were immense. The Black Lotus Soul Thunder within him had grown several times stronger than before.
This cycle of refinement continued without end. Mo Yu showed no signs of rest, operating purely on instinct.
Take a seed, refine it, watch the wisp of energy integrate into the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, and then absorb the black mist it released—this process repeated over and over, without a single pause.
It was unclear how much time had passed, but when Mo Yu reached out once more for a Bodhi Seed, his hand grasped nothing but air. It was then that he realized he had refined every last seed.
Stunned, Mo Yu turned his gaze to the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree behind him, just in time to see another wisp of black mist slowly seep out from its trunk and get devoured by the Black Lotus Soul Thunder.
"Buzz!"
As the black mist dissipated, the jade-like Bodhisattva Ancient Tree suddenly emitted a humming sound.
In the next moment, dazzling green radiance burst forth from its body, flooding the space and intensifying the vibrant life force within.
"Has it been completely purified?"
Mo Yu looked at the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. Compared to before, it now appeared even more verdant. The faint traces of cold darkness it once carried had completely vanished.
The Bodhisattva Ancient Tree now exuded an aura of serenity, holiness, and wisdom.
"Rustle..."
A tree branch extended outward, gently patting Mo Yu on the shoulder. From this touch, Mo Yu could sense a joyful emotion emanating from the tree.
"It's good that the purification is complete." Mo Yu smiled. Feeling the immense strength of the Black Lotus Soul Thunder within him, his smile widened even further.
At this moment, the Black Lotus Soul Thunder was emitting an extremely potent aura. While it hadn't yet returned to its peak state, it was only a step away.
Moreover, perhaps due to absorbing so many negative emotions from Dou Di experts, the Black Lotus Soul Thunder now carried a faint trace of chilling negativity.
This negativity, while deadly to the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, was a boon for the Black Lotus Soul Thunder. It not only caused no harm but even enhanced its ability to control minds and spirits.
According to the information relayed by the Black Lotus Soul Thunder, if this negativity were harnessed properly, it might even be capable of controlling a Sheng-level expert.
At this thought, even Mo Yu couldn't help but take a deep breath.
A Sheng-level expert—such an existence truly stood at the pinnacle of the continent. Every Sheng-level expert was a pillar of strength for their respective factions, including the Eight Ancient Clans.
The Black Lotus Soul Thunder had yet to fully recover its peak strength, yet it was already capable of controlling a Sheng-level expert. Even as its master, Mo Yu found this phenomenon incredibly eerie and terrifying.
Moreover, unlike the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, which erased the intelligence of a Sheng-level expert to create a mindless puppet, the Black Lotus Soul Thunder exercised true enslavement.
As these thoughts crossed Mo Yu's mind, he couldn't help but ponder his next target with excitement.
Controlling a Sheng-level expert was a rare opportunity. It would be ideal to aim for someone from the Hall of Souls or the Hun Clan. Not only would this add a formidable combat force to his side, but it could also embed a high-level spy within the enemy's ranks.
As Mo Yu deliberated, the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree began to sway incessantly, seemingly trying to draw his attention.
Seeing this, Mo Yu was momentarily stunned. Observing the tree's behavior, he chuckled lightly and said, "Oh, are you preparing a reward for me?"
Hearing Mo Yu's words, the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree swayed even more vigorously, as though nodding in affirmation.
Upon seeing this, Mo Yu smiled faintly and stroked his chin. Based on ancient texts, the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree was known for its three treasures: the Bodhi Heart, the Bodhi Seed, and the Enlightenment beneath its tree.
The first two were self-explanatory as treasures contained within the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, but the third was far more enigmatic.
The Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, also known as the Tree of Wisdom and Reincarnation, was rumored to grant the miraculous ability to experience a hundred lifetimes of reincarnation. Those who endured this cycle of training were said to have the potential to ascend to the Dou Di realm.
Though it was merely a legend, countless experts were willing to risk everything for the possibility, all because of the supreme level hinted at in the tales.
By all accounts, these three treasures were priceless across the continent. The Enlightenment beneath the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, in particular, was said to offer the potential to reach Dou Di, or at the very least, significantly increase the chances of ascending to Dou Sheng.
However, to Mo Yu, who had already reached the pinnacle in his previous life, the supposed miracle of experiencing a hundred lifetimes of reincarnation didn't hold much appeal.
Besides, his purpose in coming to the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree was part of a plan of his own.
With that in mind, Mo Yu opened his palm, releasing a wisp of azure light. In the brilliant radiance, a green lightning slowly emerged.
Though small in size, the green lightning seemed to encompass an entire world within it. The small sphere contained an azure sea of lightning, where azure thunder roared like dragons, exuding an overwhelming and terrifying pressure.
The second-ranked on the Thunder Soul List: the Divine Wood Gang Thunder!
Gazing at the green lightning in his palm, Mo Yu's eyes glimmered with nostalgia.
The Divine Wood Gang Thunder was the high-grade thunder essence he had wielded before. If placed on the Heavenly Flame Rankings, it would rival even the Nihility Devouring Flame. Although it lacked the latter's mysterious and bizarre nature, its power was in no way inferior.
As far as Mo Yu knew, the Divine Wood Gang Thunder did not originate from his previous life's continent but was most likely from the higher realm—the Great Thousand World.
The fact that this Thunder Soul hailed from the Great Thousand World made it worthy of its ranking as second on the Thunder Soul List. After all, most of the strongest beings in lower realms barely reached the Supreme Realm in the Great Thousand World. With such a vast disparity in power levels, the divine artifacts and resources from the higher realm were naturally beyond comparison.
It was no exaggeration to say that even the most ordinary treasures from the Great Thousand World would be revered as unparalleled wonders in the lower realms.
The Divine Wood Gang Thunder was one such example. Not only did it possess immense destructive power, but its wood attribute also endowed it with boundless energy and exceptional body-tempering effects.
In his previous life, Mo Yu had forged a body that dominated the entire continent, thanks to the relentless tempering of the Divine Wood Gang Thunder. His physique was so formidable that he could obliterate several peak experts of the continent with a single punch!
These experts were all a mere step away from breaking through to the next level, yet they were helpless against Mo Yu's overwhelming physical might.
This was the terrifying power of the Divine Wood Gang Thunder. If not for the number-one-ranked lightning being even more monstrous, this lightning from the Great Thousand World would have undoubtedly claimed the top spot.
Staring at the azure lightning, even Mo Yu, who usually maintained an unflappable demeanor, felt a surge of excitement.
The moment Mo Yu brought out the Divine Wood Gang Thunder, the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree froze. It then began shaking violently, as though sensing an overwhelming danger, appearing utterly terrified.
Even the negative emotions left behind by a Dou Di expert hadn't instilled such fear in the tree.
Seeing this, Mo Yu was momentarily taken aback before shaking his head with a wry smile. He retracted the oppressive aura emanating from the Divine Wood Gang Thunder.
The Divine Wood Gang Thunder, being a treasure of the Great Thousand World and a devourer of spiritual wood, was a natural nemesis to the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, one of the top three wonders of the Dou Qi Continent. Even though it was merely a unawakened lightning source, its presence alone was enough to terrify the tree.
"Don't worry. As its master, I won't let it harm you," Mo Yu said with a comforting smile.
Hearing this, the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree hesitated for a moment. After cautiously testing the Divine Wood Gang Thunder and confirming that it didn't intend to harm it, the tree gradually calmed down. However, it still maintained a safe distance, remaining highly alert.
"Haha, there's no need to be afraid. The Divine Wood Gang Thunder is still weak at the moment. Even if it wanted to act, it wouldn't be your match," Mo Yu said helplessly, spreading his hands.
Hearing his explanation and seeing the lightning's apparent lack of aggression, the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree finally let down its guard.
Of course, what truly solidified its trust was the fact that Mo Yu had helped resolve the Dou Di expert's lingering negativity earlier. In the tree's simple and innocent heart, it now viewed Mo Yu as its most reliable friend.
Seeing the tree finally relax, Mo Yu breathed a sigh of relief. Smiling lightly, he said, "I need to use your tree body to awaken and nurture the Divine Wood Gang Thunder. My friend, will you help me?"
The Bodhisattva Ancient Tree swayed violently in refusal.
Allowing a natural enemy into its core to grow stronger? Even a child wouldn't make such a decision.
Seeing this, Mo Yu gave a bitter smile and resorted to persuasion. "My friend, trust me. As the master of the Divine Wood Gang Thunder, I will ensure it doesn't harm you.
The Divine Wood Gang Thunder is crucial to me, and I need your help. Once it grows, I promise to have it aid you in recovering from the erosion caused by the Dou Di's negativity. What do you think?"
Smiling faintly, Mo Yu began to play the card of mutual benefit.
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