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"Rumble!"
Dark clouds gathered above, lightning slithered like silver serpents across the sky, and deafening thunder echoed through the space.
At the same time, an immense, boundless spiritual fluctuation spread outward like a storm, with the mountain peak at its center.
"How terrifying… such powerful soul fluctuations."
On the main tower of Yuan Manor, She Lao and the others gazed solemnly at the sky, their faces filled with astonishment at the strange phenomenon caused by the immense soul power.
Meanwhile, atop the mountain peak, Mo Yu sat cross-legged with his eyes tightly shut. In front of him, a miniature version of himself was greedily absorbing the vast soul energy.
Nourished by the soul essence and the soul power of the First Tianzun, the soul clone was growing at an astonishing rate, akin to a rocket ascending.
As more and more soul essence was absorbed, invisible ripples of energy spread outward in waves.
The eerie fluctuations rendered the area within a thousand meters utterly silent. All creatures in the mountains, regardless of size, trembled under the deep, soul-level oppression. Even the fiercest magical beasts lay prostrate, unable to muster a single growl.
A tremendous spiritual pressure engulfed Yuan City, making countless people feel as though an invisible force was weighing down on their souls.
Time passed in this silent cultivation. Days turned into weeks, yet the soul fluctuations from the mountain peak did not fade. Instead, they grew even stronger.
A month later, the phenomenon had expanded to affect nearly ten thousand miles around Yuan City. Only a handful of individuals could resist the overwhelming pressure, while others had to forsake flight, struggling to move under the crushing force.
Another two days passed.
Atop the mountain, Mo Yu sat in meditation. Before him stood a figure wrapped in a crystalline, translucent layer—a perfect replica of himself.
The First Tianzun's soul form had been completely absorbed, and the once massive soul essence had dwindled to the size of a mere half a head, radiating its final wisps of pure energy.
"Hoo…"
The soul clone remained motionless like a statue. Then, after a long pause, its tightly closed lips suddenly parted slightly.
A powerful suction force erupted!
The remaining soul essence shot forward like a streak of light and was swallowed whole by the clone!
"Boom!"
The moment the soul essence was devoured, the soul clone's body trembled violently.
Blinding radiance burst forth from within, and an overwhelming wave of energy, akin to the heavens and earth colliding, swept across the entire space like a raging storm!
Dark clouds churned, and lightning danced wildly in the sky!
"…It succeeded?"
Sensing the powerful fluctuations emanating from his soul clone, Mo Yu slowly opened his eyes, his face brimming with joy.
He could clearly perceive that his soul clone had reached the same level as him—Two-Star Dou Sheng!
Moreover, as his soul clone, he could fully control its every move and receive all the information in its mind. It was a perfect external incarnation of himself!
"Wow! There are two Mo Yus now!"
A spatial ripple appeared in the sky as a group of figures emerged. Seeing the two identical figures, Zi Yan blinked in surprise before curiously swooping down, scrutinizing them closely.
"A soul clone identical to the original… truly remarkable."
Bing Lao descended slowly, his gaze filled with admiration at the soul clone brimming with vitality.
"And its strength matches the original body. Together, they form a perfect combination, making their combat power unimaginable," She Lao added with a light chuckle.
Mo Yu smiled and said, "Aside from a few special techniques, this soul clone possesses nearly all my abilities. If I ever leave Yuan Manor, it will serve as a reliable guardian."
Hearing this, She Lao and the others nodded in agreement.
Mo Yu, as the Manor Lord, was far from dutiful—he spent little time in Yuan Manor. But now, with this soul clone, even in his absence, Yuan Manor would not be left leaderless.
After a month in seclusion, Mo Yu finally found some time to relax. He spent most of his days accompanying Xiao Yu, Xiao Yixian, and the others, or training his three disciples.
To make up for his guilt toward Xiao Yu, he spent several consecutive nights in her room, engaging in relentless "battles" that left him utterly exhausted.
Zi Yan, too, quickly became reacquainted with Xiao Yu and Xiao Yixian. Though she was the Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, she behaved humbly within Mo Yu's circle, shedding the domineering demeanor she once had on Dragon Island.
Recalling Zi Yan's past words, Mo Yu couldn't help but smile bitterly.
No matter how much she had grown, in his heart, she remained the same little girl with monstrous strength. Even though she was now a mature woman with a stunning figure, he still couldn't get past that mental barrier.
Mo Yu chuckled at himself but decided to let things happen naturally.
Although being a "Dragon Knight" was many men's dream, Mo Yu found that managing too many women was more of a headache than a blessing…
Just as Mo Yu was enjoying his rare moment of peace, a shocking piece of news spread across the Central Plains—the emergence of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame!
As one of the top three ranked flames on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, its ownership stirred countless forces into action. Naturally, both Mo Yu and Yuan Manor would not miss this opportunity to claim it.
Sitting atop a towering tree in Yuan Manor, Mo Yu suddenly opened his eyes and gazed toward the distant horizon.
In the western skies, two crescent moons, one above and one below, quietly emerged!
At the same moment, nine dazzling stars slowly moved into alignment, forming a perfect straight line across the heavens.
The celestial phenomenon unfolded before the countless stunned onlookers.
Twin moons rising. Nine stars aligned.
Heaven and earth tremble. The Demonic Flame descends!
At that instant, as the nine stars linked together, an intense energy surge erupted across the world.
Strange mist seeped from the void, and, faintly, the sound of crashing waves echoed throughout the heavens and earth.
The legendary Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame had once again appeared in the world!
"Oh? The emergence of the Heavenly Flame has caused such a commotion?"
Mo Yu slowly stood up from the treetop, raising his head to gaze at the faint mist permeating the entire sky and earth, murmuring to himself.
"Whoosh!"
As Mo Yu muttered, several streaks of light shot swiftly, flashing a few times before appearing beside him—it was none other than She Lao and the others.
"The Heavenly Flame is about to descend," She Lao said gravely as he landed beside Mo Yu.
Mo Yu nodded. By tomorrow, countless experts would rush toward the location where the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame was descending. Among them, the one most eager would undoubtedly be his cousin, Xiao Yan.
"When do we set off?" She Lao asked.
Mo Yu looked at the approaching Zi Huo, Yao Ming, and others. After a brief moment of contemplation, he said, "There's no time to waste. The emergence of the Heavenly Flame is a rare grand event in Central Plains. Let's head there directly."
With his soul clone overseeing Yuan Manor, Mo Yu didn't need to act cautiously. He directly brought along Yuan Manor's top combat forces. Even if they encountered experts from the Hun Clan, they wouldn't have to worry about being at a disadvantage.
"Move out!"
With a wave of his hand, Mo Yu turned into a streak of light, swiftly shooting out of Yuan City and bolting toward the location where the Heavenly Flame was descending.
Behind him, a massive contingent of people swept across the sky like a dark tide, following closely.
As Yuan Manor launched its grand mobilization, all across the Central Plains, the major sects and great forces also sprang into action. Countless figures soared into the sky, creating loud gusts of wind as they departed in waves, all heading toward the same destination—the northwest of the Central Plains!
In just one night, the entire Central Plains was thrown into turmoil.
"Whoosh!"
Suddenly, a surge of breaking wind resounded in the sky as a large group of figures flew in from the distant horizon.
"We're about a thousand miles from the site where the Heavenly Flame will descend." Mo Yu lifted his head, gazing at the dazzling radiance ahead, which shone like a blazing sun.
As they drew closer, terrifying waves of heat surged toward them. Even though everyone present was a strong combatant, many were already drenched in sweat.
"As expected of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame… Just the residual heat it releases is already unbearable for these six-star Dou Zun experts."
Mo Yu's gaze swept over some figures at the rear, his brows furrowing slightly. A six-star Dou Zun was already a top-tier powerhouse on the continent, yet they could barely withstand the residual heat from the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame. This alone demonstrated how terrifying the flame truly was.
"Mo Yu, we've encountered at least ten different groups along the way. Their goal is clearly the same as ours. It looks like this will be a shocking battle." Zi Yan scanned their surroundings with her beautiful eyes before speaking.
Mo Yu nodded slightly. They had indeed come across many groups with the same objective, though most of them weren't particularly strong.
"I wonder if the Sky Mansion Alliance, the Hall of Souls, and the other ancient clans have arrived yet." Mo Yu's gaze locked onto the distant horizon, that thought flashing through his mind. Then, he waved his hand and commanded in a deep voice, "Increase speed!"
A few minutes later, Mo Yu and his group finally arrived at the region where the Heavenly Flame was descending.
Before them stretched a vast desert of milky-white sand. A terrifying heat rose from the desert, distorting the space within thousands of miles.
"What a terrifying Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame… It actually burned such a massive mountain range into a desert." A Yuan Manor elder, recalling what this place had looked like before, was utterly astounded.
"Whoosh! Whoosh!"
Shortly after Mo Yu and his group appeared above the desert, the sound of rushing wind echoed from all directions.
One after another, figures halted at a distance from the fractured space, their gazes tinged with shock as they looked at the milky-white desert. They all knew that, just the night before, this place had been a thriving mountain range full of life.
"Cousin Mo Yu!"
At that moment, another gust of wind howled through the sky. At the same time, a hearty voice called out, making Mo Yu instantly recognize the newcomer.
"Hehe, Xiao Yan, you've finally arrived. I imagine you wouldn't let go of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame."
The newcomer was, of course, Xiao Yan. He was accompanied by a large entourage, including Yao Lao, Ancestor Huo Yun, and the Grand Elder of the Small Pill Tower—someone Mo Yu had met once before. Judging by those accompanying Xiao Yan, it was evident that he had grown into a true powerhouse of the Central Plains.
"Cousin Mo Yu, I heard you destroyed a Hall of Souls Man Hall and even forced their Deputy Chief to retreat. That was truly satisfying!" Xiao Yan, being familiar with Mo Yu, chatted casually before bringing up the recent major event with a chuckle.
"It's a pity I didn't manage to kill that Deputy Chief. It's nothing noteworthy." Mo Yu waved his hand slightly.
Hearing this, the experts of the Sky Mansion Alliance exchanged glances, unable to hide their shock. The Deputy Chief of the Hall of Souls was a top-tier powerhouse on the continent. If any ordinary young person dared to say such words, they would be ridiculed.
However, the one speaking was the Lord of Yuan Manor, Mo Yu, and he had the qualifications to back up his words.
Mo Yu then exchanged greetings with Yao Lao before turning to Xiao Yan with a smile. "I haven't had the chance to congratulate you, Xiao Yan, on breaking through to Dou Sheng. That's truly worth celebrating."
Xiao Yan scratched his head with a smile. "I should thank you, cousin. If not for the Bodhi Seed you gifted me, which my teacher refined into a Bodhi Pill, I wouldn't have broken through to Dou Sheng so quickly."
Mo Yu simply smiled at Xiao Yan's gratitude, saying nothing more as he lightly patted Xiao Yan's shoulder.
Just as they were conversing, the space around them suddenly rippled. Then, a dense black mist surged forth, covering the sky.
A terrifying and oppressive aura silently spread out, immediately drawing everyone's attention.
Under countless gazes, they all turned toward the source of the black mist. Moments later, as the mist gradually dispersed, several figures slowly emerged within everyone's sight.
"That… is the Hall of Souls Chief?"
Seeing the leading black-robed figure, whose presence radiated an overwhelming sense of dread, Yao Lao's pupils shrank abruptly. At the same time, his Dou Qi quietly began to circulate within him.
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