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In the silent chamber, time seemed to lose all meaning. The curling incense smoke carried a soothing fragrance, filling the space with tranquility. In this peaceful atmosphere, time slipped away unnoticed.
One month.
Mo Yu had been meditating in seclusion for a full month.
During this time, his aura had reached the very peak of the late One-Star Dou Sheng stage. He was just a step away from breaking through to the Two-Star Dou Sheng level!
Another month passed.
Inside the quiet chamber, an unusual crackling sound suddenly echoed, resembling the hum of flowing electricity. Tracing the source of the noise, one would find it emanating from Mo Yu himself, who was seated cross-legged on the cold jade bed.
As the sound continued, the space around Mo Yu began to ripple violently. Streams of tangible energy coalesced into swirling thunder vortexes, circling around him and emitting a sharp, sizzling electric noise.
The vortexes spun faster and faster. As time passed, more and more energy was drawn into the chamber, sucked into the vortexes, which expanded rapidly.
"Boom!"
The sturdy chamber walls shattered under the growing force of the thunder vortex, disintegrating into dust. Blinding light poured in from outside, illuminating the scene.
"What's going on?"
"What happened?"
The sudden surge of energy above Eastern Dragon Island instantly drew the attention of numerous powerhouses. One after another, figures flickered through the sky, quickly converging outside Mo Yu's chamber. They stared in shock at the violently spinning energy vortex.
"No need to panic. Resume your duties."
A calm voice rang out from the Dragon Hall. Moments later, several figures flashed into the sky, revealing Zi Yan, Xiao Yixian, and the others.
Seeing Zi Yan's presence, the members of the Ancient Void Dragon clan hurriedly bowed before stepping back to give space.
"He's breaking through, huh?" Zi Yan hovered in the air, looking down at Mo Yu within the thunder vortex, a smile on her lips.
As the exclamations spread across Eastern Dragon Island, Mo Yu suddenly opened his mouth wide. In the next moment, the massive energy vortex transformed into pillars of lightning, which he swallowed in one gulp!
"Boom!"
As the final surge of energy entered Mo Yu's body, the cold jade bed beneath him crumbled into fine dust. An overwhelming aura surged outward from him, blanketing the entire sky.
"He did it."
Sensing the immense energy, Zi Yan let out a breath of relief, her eyes brimming with delight.
"Hoo…"
Mo Yu slowly exhaled a dense breath, then stood up. As he clenched his hand, an incredible power coursed through every cell of his body like a flash of lightning.
"As expected of the Heavenly Thunder Body."
Mo Yu took a moment to assess his internal state, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction. After two months of seclusion, he had successfully advanced to the Two-Star Dou Sheng realm!
For an ordinary cultivator, breaking through from One-Star to Two-Star Dou Sheng could take centuries—or at the very least, decades of deep accumulation.
However, the Heavenly Thunder Body was different. As a powerful battle physique, it allowed its wielder to overcome realm barriers much more easily. The higher the level, the greater the advantage.
"Congratulations, Lord Mo Yu, on advancing to Two-Star Dou Sheng!"
A congratulatory voice rang from the sky as Yao Ming and others descended, landing near Mo Yu.
Mo Yu nodded slightly to Yao Ming before turning to Zi Yan. Seeing that her complexion had returned to normal, he felt a sense of relief. It seemed that she had fully recovered from her previous weakened state.
"Any news from the manor?"
"Yes," Xiao Yixian replied with a gentle smile.
"Oh?" Mo Yu raised an eyebrow. "What news?"
"A few days ago, She Lao sent word—he wants you to return to Yuan Manor immediately." Xiao Yixian's expression grew serious as she continued, "The Purifying Lotus Demon Flame is about to appear, and the Hall of Souls has begun making moves. It seems they are preparing to take action."
"The Purifying Lotus Demon Flame…"
Mo Yu was momentarily stunned. So, even in this timeline, the famous event was about to unfold.
If that was the case, then Yuan Manor definitely had to get involved.
"Any news from Falling Star Pavilion and my cousin, Xiao Yan?" Mo Yu asked.
"Yes," Xiao Yixian nodded. "Xiao Yan has been in seclusion for years and has now successfully broken through to Dou Sheng. Using Yao Lao's reputation, Falling Star Pavilion has allied with Burning Flame Valley and the Pill Tower to form the 'Sky Mansion Alliance' to oppose the Hall of Souls. Their influence has grown significantly on the continent."
"Oh, so Xiao Yan has become a Dou Sheng and formed the Sky Mansion Alliance?"
Mo Yu had expected this, but he was still impressed by the bold moves of Yao Lao and Xiao Yan.
With the addition of Pill Tower and Burning Flame Valley, Falling Star Pavilion had greatly expanded its influence—perhaps even surpassing Yuan Manor.
Thinking of this, Mo Yu turned to Yao Ming and Zi Huo, then said thoughtfully, "Falling Star Pavilion is our ally, and now that they're openly opposing the Hall of Souls, Yuan Manor cannot just sit on the sidelines."
"Here's what we'll do: return to your respective clans and select elite warriors to form the 'Ground Python Hall' and 'Lion Hall.' Lead your forces to the Western Region and integrate them into Yuan Manor. We need to strengthen our forces to stand against the Hall of Souls."
Since Falling Star Pavilion had recruited Pill Tower and Burning Flame Valley, Mo Yu could also mobilize his own connections—he had both the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan and the Abyssal Lion Clan under his command. With their support, Yuan Manor's strength would also rise dramatically.
"Understood!"
Yao Ming and Zi Huo nodded firmly. Without further delay, they tore open space rifts and returned to their respective clans to make arrangements.
Even with their prestigious status and formidable strength, organizing the Dark Serpent Hall and Fierce Lion Hall would still require considerable effort.
"I never expected you to command both the Abyssal Lions and the Nine Serene Deep Ground Pythons. That's seriously impressive."
Watching the scene unfold, Zi Yan gave Mo Yu a thumbs-up, smiling.
Both the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan and the Abyssal Lion Clan were renowned in the Beast Region, even on par with the Ancient Void Dragon Clan in certain respects. Yet now, they willingly followed Mo Yu's orders—if word of this got out, it would shock countless people.
In response, Mo Yu merely smiled, offering no explanation.
After their previous intimate encounter, facing Zi Yan now gave him an inexplicable sense of awkwardness.
"You're heading back to Central Plains? Perfect, I'll tag along!" Seeing Mo Yu's slightly unnatural expression, Zi Yan seemed to realize something. A mischievous glint flashed across her beautiful eyes before she changed the topic with a slight smile.
Hearing this, Mo Yu was momentarily stunned and said, "You're coming too? Eastern Dragon Island just went through a major battle. Leaving now might not be the best idea, don't you think?"
"It's fine. The Three Dragon Kings have all perished, and the Ancient Dragon Island has been unified. There are no more internal threats. As for the remaining matters, the Elders can handle them." Zi Yan blinked playfully at Mo Yu and grinned. "You went through so much trouble to help me this time. I have to repay you somehow, don't I?"
Seeing her insist, Mo Yu hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement.
"When do we set off?" Seeing Mo Yu relent, Zi Yan's eyes gleamed with excitement, her tone carrying an unmistakable hint of anticipation.
Mo Yu glanced at her strangely. This girl… she's not planning to find Cai Lin and gossip about weird things again, is she? If that's the case, wouldn't I be inviting a wolf into the house?
But then again, Cai Lin was currently in seclusion at the Nine Serene Spring, attempting a breakthrough. The two of them wouldn't be able to meet anytime soon.
"Since there's nothing left to handle here, let's depart now." After a brief moment of thought, Mo Yu waved his sleeve, tearing open a spatial passage beside him. Without hesitation, he stepped in first, while the others swiftly followed.
As for Zi Yan, after quickly giving a few instructions, she shot into the spatial tunnel under the helpless gaze of the Eastern Dragon Island's Grand Elder.
High above in the vast blue sky, clouds drifted lazily, while the warm sunlight cascaded down, enveloping everything in a serene and tranquil ambiance.
Rip!
The once silent sky suddenly rippled, and a spatial rift slowly tore open. Moments later, several figures leisurely stepped out from within.
"Finally, I'm out of that damned Dragon Island! I really don't understand why people chose to move to such a godforsaken place in the first place." As soon as she emerged from the spatial crack, Zi Yan took a deep breath of fresh air. She spread her arms wide, a look of contentment flashing across her delicate face.
Watching how the moment she left Dragon Island, she instantly switched from the awe-inspiring Dragon Emperor to a lively, mischievous girl, Mo Yu and Xiao Yixian exchanged glances. They could only shake their heads helplessly. It seemed that despite becoming the Dragon Emperor, this girl still retained her old personality deep down.
"Let's go. We're already within Yuan Manor's sphere of influence, so it shouldn't take long to reach Yuan City." Mo Yu scanned the surroundings. After confirming their location, he waved his hand and led the way toward Yuan City.
Given their current speed, they were nothing short of terrifying. In just a few minutes, numerous cities below flashed past them. However, what made Mo Yu frown slightly was that many of these cities appeared somewhat desolate, bearing visible signs of recent battles.
"It seems things haven't been peaceful in Yuan Manor lately…"
Taking in the situation along the way, a thought flashed through Mo Yu's mind. His gaze turned cold, and his speed abruptly surged. In a blink, he disappeared beyond the horizon.
Within a grand tower at the heart of Yuan City, She Lao, Xiao Li, and Mo Yu's three disciples, along with the core members of Yuan Manor, had all gathered. Their expressions were grim, their moods evidently heavy.
"Over the past period, nearly half of the three hundred major cities under our jurisdiction have been attacked. Though these attacks appear to be from various factions, we've confirmed that Hall of Souls's experts are lurking among them." She Lao's gaze swept across the grand hall as he spoke in a slow, deliberate tone. There was a flicker of anger in his eyes.
"Hall of Souls bastards… they're getting more and more arrogant!" Xiao Li's expression darkened as he clenched his fists tightly.
Beside them, Mo Yu's three disciples—Huang Tu and the others—also nodded with grim faces. Though they were still considered juniors, under Mo Yu's meticulous guidance, all three had successfully stepped into the Dou Zun realm.
Dou Zun experts in their early twenties—this was a feat that even Mo Yu himself had barely achieved in his youth. Combined with their status, they had been granted special permission to participate in high-level discussions.
As Mo Yu's disciples, their reverence for both him and Yuan Manor was absolute. The underhanded tactics of Hall of Souls had thoroughly ignited their fury.
"Fortunately, we had established a patrol guard system in advance, which helped prevent even greater losses. Huang Tu and the others performed remarkably well in stopping Hall of Souls's repeated assaults, protecting many major cities from destruction.
Their efforts have even earned them a name in Central Plains—they are now known as the 'Three Supreme of Yuan Manor.' Truly worthy of being Mo Yu's disciples, they deserve recognition.
"However, it's no secret that Hall of Souls has pushed us into a defensive state, making us appear overwhelmed and battered.
Because of this, many neutral factions that originally intended to join us have begun hesitating, fearing Hall of Souls's retaliation. If this continues, it won't bode well for our reputation." She Lao stated gravely.
"What do we do then?" Ma Chen, the former chief of the Golden Warhorse Clan, asked slowly.
"We return the favor in kind. If they attack our cities, then we… will strike their branch halls!" A chilling glint flashed through She Lao's eyes as he spoke with a resolute tone.
"Oh?"
Hearing this, Ma Chen and Bing Lao were visibly taken aback.
If She Lao proposed such an action, it clearly meant they wouldn't be targeting just any ordinary Hall of Souls branch. Otherwise, the impact on Hall of Souls wouldn't be significant.
However, this also meant that the scale of their conflict with Hall of Souls would escalate drastically.
Even though Yuan Manor was no longer weak—Mo Yu had broken through to Dou Sheng, and She Lao had recently advanced to Dou Sheng as well—they were still lacking in foundational depth compared to an ancient powerhouse like Hall of Souls.
"Haha, She Lao's words make perfect sense. We can't allow them to keep pressing us without retaliation. Hall of Souls has grown too arrogant—it's time to suppress them a bit."
Just as the hall fell into deep thought, a clear, hearty laugh suddenly echoed throughout the chamber. A gentle breeze swept through, and several figures appeared in the hall—it was none other than Mo Yu and his group.
"Master?"
Seeing the newly arrived figure, everyone was momentarily stunned. Then, their faces lit up with joy.
"You finally returned… wait—your aura?" She Lao had just stood up with a grin when he suddenly sensed something. His expression stiffened as he stared at Mo Yu in shock.
"Two-Star Dou Sheng…"
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