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Two-Star Dou Sheng!
Sensing Mo Yu's strength, She Lao was momentarily stunned. Clearly, he hadn't expected Mo Yu's power to advance so rapidly in just half a year.
However, he quickly regained his composure, stroking his beard in delight. As his gaze shifted, it suddenly froze on Zi Yan, who stood beside Mo Yu, and his expression grew solemn.
Having recently broken through to Dou Sheng, She Lao could now keenly sense the terrifying aura emanating from Zi Yan.
"This esteemed one is...?" She Lao stood up, clasping his fists toward Zi Yan with great respect.
"She Lao, this is Zi Yan. You've met her before," Mo Yu introduced her with a faint smile. "But now, she is the Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, here to aid Yuan Manor in dealing with Hall of Souls."
"Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan?"
Hearing this, the higher-ups of Yuan Manor felt their hearts skip a beat, their eyes filled with disbelief. They could hardly imagine that Mo Yu had managed to bring such a terrifying existence to their side.
"Haha, I never expected Miss Zi Yan to have such an identity. It seems I was truly blind before." She Lao was also momentarily stunned but quickly recovered. He cupped his fists solemnly toward Zi Yan and smiled.
Seeing She Lao's courteous attitude, Zi Yan humbly responded. She understood the close bond between Mo Yu and She Lao, so she naturally wouldn't act high and mighty as a Dragon Emperor in his presence.
"She Lao, there's no need for such formalities. Just treat her as the same little girl from before," Mo Yu chuckled before shifting the topic. "Since you proposed this plan earlier, I assume you've already decided on which branch of Hall of Souls to target?"
Upon hearing this, She Lao's expression grew serious. He nodded and said, "Over this period, we've been investigating Hall of Souls extensively and gathered a great deal of intelligence.
Hall of Souls has numerous branches in Central Plains, twenty-four of which hold significant importance. These are known as Disha Halls. The branch that previously imprisoned me was one of them, and the ones we destroyed before were also of this tier."
"Disha Halls..." Mo Yu murmured, nodding slightly.
"Above the Disha Halls, there exist the Tiangang Halls, which are even more crucial," She Lao continued. "Tiangang Hall is divided into three halls: Heaven Hall, Earth Hall, and Man Hall. Heaven Hall serves as Hall of Souls's headquarters, but we still have no idea where it is.
This time, our target is Man Hall, one of the Tiangang Halls."
"Earth Hall is overseen by Hall of Souls's Vice Hall Masters, whereas Man Hall is managed by First Tianzun and Second Tianzun," She Lao elaborated.
"Oh? First Tianzun and Second Tianzun, huh? We really are destined to meet again," Mo Yu smirked. "Then let me handle the destruction of Man Hall. She Lao, you will continue to oversee Yuan Manor."
Hearing this, She Lao pondered for a moment before nodding in agreement.
"In that case, take a brief rest for two days. Once that time is up, we'll set out for Man Hall!" Mo Yu declared.
"Master!"
With the discussion concluded, Huang Tu and his two companions stepped forward, bowing respectfully to Mo Yu.
Seeing the three disciples he had left to grow on their own, Mo Yu nodded in satisfaction. Though he hadn't been a particularly responsible master, these three were truly outstanding talents of the continent. They had not only lived up to Yuan Manor's expectations but had also exceeded them.
"Haha, these three have exceptional talent. In just three or four years, they've reached Dou Zun, making them pillars of Yuan Manor," She Lao praised with a smile. "During our recent conflicts with Hall of Souls, they played a crucial role, rushing to various battlefields and minimizing our losses. At this rate, they'll be able to shoulder great responsibilities in just a few more years."
"Dou Zun..."
Mo Yu looked at the three of them and couldn't help but smile bitterly. Back in the day, he had endured countless hardships just to reach Dou Zun, yet these three had already achieved it before turning thirty. It was truly enviable.
But then again, wasn't their excellence a testament to his guidance?
"You've done well. You haven't disappointed me," Mo Yu said with a chuckle, patting each of their shoulders.
"Master flatters us," the three disciples responded, their faces filled with excitement. No matter how revered they were as young elites in the outside world, they were still just eager disciples hoping for their master's approval.
Witnessing this, Zi Yan's large eyes flickered with curiosity and surprise.
Back when she first met Mo Yu, he was merely a fresh recruit at Jia Nan Academy. Yet now, he had become a master and even nurtured such outstanding disciples. Time truly changed everything.
For the next few days, Mo Yu remained at Yuan Manor. Aside from spending time with Xiao Yu, his official wife, he used his free time to personally guide Huang Tu and his fellow disciples, teaching them some of his Dou Techniques.
With their exceptional talent, the three quickly grasped the essence of these techniques. Although their raw strength didn't increase significantly, their overall combat prowess had improved by at least fifty percent.
After five days, Mo Yu had thoroughly enjoyed his role as a mentor. He could already envision his three disciples growing into titanic figures in ten years, solidifying his reputation as a renowned master.
As Mo Yu enjoyed his leisurely days, Zi Huo and Yao Ming returned to Yuan Manor almost simultaneously, each bringing a formidable force from their respective clans to bolster the two major divisions.
Despite having declined over the years, the Abyssal Lion Clan was once one of the Beast Region's top clans.
With Zi Huo's breakthrough into Dou Sheng, the clan showed signs of revival. Many powerful warriors had emerged, and under Zi Huo's leadership, the Lion Hall expanded rapidly, regaining its status as the strongest hall in Yuan Manor.
Meanwhile, the Ground Python Hall, though newly established, had a formidable leader—Yao Ming, the patriarch of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan and a potential Three-Star Dou Sheng.
Moreover, Ground Python Hall was reinforced by ten Ban Sheng experts from the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan, almost emptying the clan's high-end combat force.
No one knew how Yao Ming had persuaded his clan's elders to leave their secluded homes and join Yuan Manor, but one thing was certain: with Ground Python Hall's formation, Yuan Manor's overall strength had doubled.
Previously, while Yuan Manor was formidable, it was primarily held up by Mo Yu, She Lao, and a few elites, leaving them lacking in top-tier combat strength. This had always been the greatest weakness of a newly established faction.
But now, with two Dou Sheng-level hall masters and an influx of powerful reinforcements, Yuan Manor had finally solidified its foundation.
The Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan was different. As one of the three great super clans of the magical beast world, they possessed an incredibly deep heritage. Moreover, being the most prolific among magical beast families, the Nine Serene Deep Ground Pythons had a vast bloodline network.
However, due to the dilution of their lineage, they lacked the purity of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan and the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, making it exceedingly rare for them to produce Dou Sheng-level experts.
Yet, every strength had its corresponding weakness. Although the clan had few Dou Sheng powerhouses, the sheer number of their members made up for this shortcoming.
They had an overwhelming force of Ban Sheng and Dou Zun-level experts, perfectly compensating for the lack of high-end strength within Yuan Manor's ranks.
With the addition of the Ground Python Hall and the Lion Hall, Yuan Manor was now able to station sufficient forces across its affiliated cities, preventing the Hall of Souls from launching any more surprise attacks and forcing them into constant firefighting.
At the same time, with their defenses bolstered, Mo Yu and his team silently disappeared from Yuan City. Only a select few high-ranking officials knew that Yuan Manor's first counterattack against the Hall of Souls had finally begun in secret.
The Burial Corpse Mountain Range lay at the southwestern border of Central Plains. Due to its unique terrain, the area was heavily shrouded in Yin energy, which was further mixed with a dense corpse aura. This was because, within thousands of miles, the inhabitants of the region buried their dead here.
"Whoosh!"
The once-silent sky over the Burial Corpse Mountain Range was suddenly disturbed by the sound of wind being torn apart. A few figures streaked across the sky like shooting stars, appearing atop a mountain deep within the range.
Their gazes locked onto the very heart of the mountains, where an area obscured by towering gray trees faintly revealed a distorted space.
"The Tiangang Hall of the Hall of Souls is located in the depths of the Burial Corpse Mountain Range, but the place is guarded by a spatial barrier. The moment someone steps inside, they will be detected," an intelligence elder from Yuan Manor pointed toward the depths of the mountains.
Mo Yu nodded slightly, his gaze shifting to Zi Yan. She smiled, waved her sleeve, and the space within the area began to ripple. Soon, a much larger spatial barrier formed, enveloping the entire region completely.
At the center of this vast enclosed area, a massive black hall stood in eerie silence, resembling a primordial beast crouching on the ground. A sinister and terrifying aura slowly spread from within, filling the sealed-off space.
The surroundings within several thousand miles of the hall were deathly quiet, an unnatural stillness hanging over the area, sending shivers down one's spine.
"Rustle!"
This silence lasted for an unknown period until, suddenly, more than a dozen figures cloaked in black mist rose from the chains surrounding the area. The mist condensed into shadowy figures with emotionless faces. They exchanged glances before gathering together.
"Let's move. Time to carry out our mission. Hopefully, we'll collect enough souls this time," a raspy voice sounded from a figure who appeared to be the leader.
"Heh heh, Old Monster Liu's team raided several of Yuan Manor's cities last time. Not only did they bring back plenty of souls, but they also received Lord Tianzun's generous rewards. This time, let's massacre a few more cities under Yuan Manor!" someone else cackled coldly.
"Remember, leave no survivors," the leader replied with a chilling smile. With a wave of his hand, over a dozen figures instantly transformed into shadows of black mist, streaking toward the exit of the spatial barrier.
"Boom!"
However, just as they were about to break out of the barrier, the space around them suddenly solidified before violently collapsing inward. The terrifying spatial force crushed them instantly, erasing them from existence before they could even let out a scream.
"Hiss!"
As their figures vanished into nothingness, a gap slowly tore open in the spatial barrier, and several figures stepped inside. Their feet landed on the dark, deathly ground.
"Ooooh!"
The moment Mo Yu and his team entered, eerie wailing sounds echoed from within the giant black hall. Immediately, sinister gazes shot out from the black mist surrounding the chains, locking onto the intruders.
"How dare you trespass into the domain of the Hall of Souls! Courting death!"
A bone-chilling roar shattered the eerie silence, and numerous figures instantly shot up from the chains. Without waiting for any orders, they transformed into streaks of black light, their menacing aura surging as they charged at Mo Yu's group.
"A bunch of cannon fodder, running to their deaths so eagerly!"
Mo Yu smirked, casually waving his hand. A sea of violent thunder erupted forth, instantly disintegrating any black shadows that came within ten meters. Some weaker enemies didn't even have the chance to scream before they were reduced to nothingness.
As the thunderous sea spread, the remaining attackers finally came to a halt, their faces contorting in fear. Only now did they realize that these intruders were not here to die—they were here with a purpose!
"Bastards! You dare run rampant in my Hall of Souls?! You must be tired of living! Tianzun Elders, capture them at once!"
A furious voice bellowed from within the massive hall. Moments later, over a dozen figures burst out like lightning, hovering in the sky as their sinister gazes locked onto Mo Yu's group from behind the thunderous storm.
"Hahaha! You dare bring out mere Dou Zun-level fighters? Die!"
Mo Yu laughed, his voice rolling like thunder and booming into the depths of the black hall. As he laughed, he took a single step forward, instantly crossing several hundred meters of lightning-filled space.
With one hand, he grasped at the air where the Tianzun Elders stood, instantly solidifying space itself before clenching his fist.
"Boom!"
With that single gesture, the dozen or so Tianzun Elders exploded into a mist of blood, their souls crushed to dust by the terrifying spatial force.
With Mo Yu's current strength as a Two-Star Dou Sheng, these Dou Zun-level fighters had no chance of resisting him.
After effortlessly eradicating them, Mo Yu glanced around the giant hall before smirking coldly. "First Tianzun, are you not coming out yet? If you keep hiding, I'll slaughter this entire branch hall."
"Hmph! Such arrogance! Do not think that just because you've reached the Dou Sheng level, you can act recklessly. Wiping you out would be nothing more than a flick of the wrist for my Hun Clan!"
As Mo Yu's voice faded, an icy snort echoed from the depths of the black hall. In an instant, thick black mist surged out like a tide.
Within the mist, two skeletal figures with withered, ghastly appearances slowly emerged, exuding an eerie and oppressive aura.
They were none other than the First Tianzun and the Second Tianzun!
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