Chapter 274: Barbarian Flame Beast Body Technique vs Thunder Steel Body
The confrontation between Mo Yu and Gao Li immediately drew attention from many onlookers. This freshman, who had disappeared for nearly two months, made a grand return that caused quite a stir. Gao Li, the leader of the Barbarian Beast Sect, was a renowned figure in the Black-Corner Region, known for his peak Dou Wang (Battle King) strength and powerful physical prowess, which even two of the Inner Academy's elders couldn't suppress. Along with Fan Lao, the Blood Sect leader currently pursuing Xiao Yan, many elders and students were left with big questions in their heads.
Had these Black-Corner Region powerhouses lost their minds? Why were they relentlessly targeting the academy's students?
High in the sky, Han Feng, who was locked in battle with Hu Gan, noticed this scene out of the corner of his eye. His face immediately darkened. He had spent a fortune recruiting these Black-Corner Region sect leaders to help him obtain the Fallen Heart Flame. Yet, here they were, wasting time fighting some junior academy students instead of focusing on the task at hand. They were clearly not delivering on their end of the bargain!
While Han Feng silently cursed them, Lin Yan and Qian Mo exchanged glances from afar.
"I don't know why the leader of the Barbarian Beast Sect has singled out our boss, but since our leader's in trouble, it's time we stepped up!" Lin Yan said as a faint pair of Dou Qi wings began to materialize behind him.
"Oh? I didn't expect you to reach the point where you could condense Dou Qi wings. You're practically halfway into becoming a Dou Wang," Qian Mo said, narrowing his eyes in surprise.
"Ever since I got the Cold Jade Pearl from our leader, which helps resist fire poison, I haven't been slacking in my training," Qian Mo chuckled as faint green Dou Qi wings also formed behind him.
Seeing the two warriors with their new wings, the members of the Mo Clan were shocked, their mouths agape. Dou Qi wings were a hallmark of the Dou Wang level! Though Lin Yan and Qian Mo's wings were still faint, it was clear they were on the verge of stepping into the ranks of the Dou Wang.
Looking up at Mo Yu, who was facing off against Gao Li, the realization hit them hard: The Mo Clan now had three Dou Wang powerhouses!
"Haha, Qian Mo, you've got wings too! Let's go help the boss!" Lin Yan laughed heartily.
"Let's do it!" Qian Mo responded, equally excited.
On the battlefield, Gao Li's expression darkened as he glared at Mo Yu. The force he was gathering in his hand rippled through the air, releasing a terrifying aura. Just as he was about to make a move, two figures suddenly appeared beside Mo Yu, having flown in with swift, sharp winds.
Mo Yu glanced to the side and saw Lin Yan and Qian Mo standing next to him, each with their Dou Qi wings.
"You two have both formed wings. Seems you've been working hard these days," Mo Yu remarked with a hint of surprise in his eyes.
"Boss, we're here to help!" Lin Yan said, turning to look at Mo Yu with admiration in his gaze. Despite facing a fearsome opponent from the Black-Corner Region, their leader remained calm and composed—truly deserving of their respect.
"It's been a while, boss. I didn't expect that as soon as we met again, you'd already be facing such a powerful enemy," Qian Mo added with a shake of his head, his purple-black ring blade vibrating slightly in his hand. "But seriously, boss, what's your current strength? You seem more mysterious and powerful than ever!"
"Heh, I'm impressed you two are nearly Dou Wang yourselves. You've clearly been making good use of your time," Mo Yu said with a smile. "As for my strength, you'll find out soon enough. For now, leave Gao Li to me. If you want to help, go assist my cousin Xiao Yan over there."
Hearing this, Lin Yan and Qian Mo were momentarily stunned, then glanced toward Xiao Yan, who was struggling against Fan Lao. "Boss, Gao Li is the leader of the Barbarian Beast Sect, a peak-level Dou Wang. Are you sure…"
Before they could finish, Mo Yu waved his hand dismissively and smiled. In the next moment, something unexpected happened!
In the sky above, the silver-eyed youth in a green robe stood with his hands behind his back. Suddenly, a terrifying aura, as powerful as Gao Li's, erupted from him like crashing waves.
The strength of this aura shocked not only the countless students watching from afar, but even the fierce battles in the sky momentarily paused.
All eyes turned toward the source of the powerful energy. When they saw who it was, even the strongest fighters froze in surprise.
As they recognized Gao Li as his opponent, the expressions of the Black-Corner Region leaders, especially Han Feng, turned even darker.
But for Su Qian, Hu Gan, and the other academy elders, Mo Yu's sudden display of strength brought not only surprise but also joy. He had appeared at the perfect moment, and his involvement would significantly reduce the pressure on the academy by taking care of a peak Dou Wang like Gao Li.
"This kid's strength has risen so fast! I knew anyone capable of driving Yun Lan Sect into such a situation couldn't be ordinary," Hu Gan thought with a grin as he turned his attention to Xiao Yan, still pursued by Fan Lao.
Down on the ground, the students were left in awe as Mo Yu's powerful aura spread through the sky.
"A Dou Wang! Mo Yu is actually a Dou Wang!"
"And he's not just a newly advanced Dou Wang!"
"Don't worry about this guy," Mo Yu said, turning to Lin Yan and Qian Mo. "Go help my cousin Xiao Yan. Just hold off Fan Lao for a while; Xiao Yan can handle the rest himself."
Lin Yan and Qian Mo stared at Mo Yu, still reeling from his overwhelming aura, which matched Gao Li's. In just two months, Mo Yu's power had increased at a terrifying rate, far beyond their expectations.
They had known Mo Yu was a genius, but this level of rapid growth was almost unbelievable. Not only had he reached the Dou Wang level, but he had leapt through the ranks with such speed that they couldn't wrap their heads around it.
Swallowing hard, they both felt their mouths go dry. They had thought Mo Yu's formidable soul power was his trump card, but now they realized that his Dou Qi cultivation was just as fearsome.
"Boss, you really don't make any noise until it's time to shock the world. It looks like the Strong Ranking Competition really wasn't much of a challenge for you. You could probably even beat some of the academy elders now," Qian Mo said, half-jokingly.
"Heh, I've had some fortunate opportunities that allowed my strength to grow quickly," Mo Yu replied with a faint smile. "Now go help Xiao Yan; I'll handle things here."
Nodding respectfully, Lin Yan and Qian Mo patted their chests confidently. "Don't worry, boss. We may not be able to match your strength, but we won't let Xiao Yan get hurt. Watch us!" they promised before flying off to assist Xiao Yan.
Mo Yu smiled at them, his expression warm, but his demeanor quickly changed as he turned his gaze back to Gao Li. His icy aura made Gao Li shiver.
This brat has actually reached Dou Wang!
The first time Gao Li met Mo Yu, he had been nothing more than a low-level Dou Ling (Battle Spirit), talented for his age but still a weakling who could be crushed at any moment.
But in just a few months, this young man had broken through to Dou Wang. And judging by his aura, he was far from a beginner in the rank.
The realization hit Gao Li hard: If this kid were given more time, he could easily become a Dou Huang (Battle Emperor) or even a Dou Zong (Battle Sect) level powerhouse.
With this thought, Gao Li's killing intent surged. This boy had to die!
"You've grown stronger than I expected. It's a shame that if you had more time, even I wouldn't be able to beat you," Gao Li growled, his expression vicious.
"Heh, you're too confident," Mo Yu replied with a cold smile. "You're not my match now, let alone in the future. I've heard your Barbarian Beast Sect is known for its physical strength, and you, Gao Li, are called the King of Combat in the Black-Corner Region. How about we test that in a fight?"
Gao Li's fury grew at Mo Yu's arrogant words. "You arrogant brat! Just because your strength has grown, don't think you can win. I've faced countless battles in my life, and you're still nothing more than a junior. A few months ago, you were running for your life from me, and now, even though you've improved, the result will be the same. I'll kill you!"
Mo Yu didn't bother arguing further with the overconfident brute. He clenched his fist, and a terrifying force surged through his body, causing his bones and muscles to glow with a radiant silver light.
As the power within Mo Yu grew, Gao Li's expression turned serious. Although he had spoken arrogantly, he knew better than to underestimate Mo Yu now.
Thanks to his cultivation technique, Gao Li had developed an incredibly strong body. But as he sensed Mo Yu's physical power radiating off him, he couldn't help but feel surprised.
How had this kid's physical strength improved so rapidly in such a short time? Even compared to a fifth-rank magical beast, this was too fast!
No longer holding back, Gao Li's expression darkened. This opponent was too dangerous to be taken lightly.
"Barbarian Flame Beast Body Technique!" Gao Li shouted. Instantly, an overwhelming force exploded from his body, sending shockwaves through the air.
As his energy peaked, red blood mist carrying the bloodline of a giant rhinoceros began to flow from Gao Li's body. Along with it, red flames ignited around him, radiating a dangerous aura.
When the red flames appeared, a wild and savage aura spread through the sky, bringing a sense of impending violence to the entire battlefield.
Even from a distance, the students could feel the overwhelming strength of Gao Li's physical body, causing many of them to tremble with fear.
"My body has absorbed the bloodline of a fifth-rank magical beast, the Black Armored Giant Rhino. With that and the flames from my condensed blood essence, my strength and defense are unmatched. Even ordinary Dou Huang powerhouses can't beat me. Consider it an honor to die by my hands, brat!" Gao Li sneered.
"Oh? Using a fifth-rank magical beast's bloodline to ignite your blood essence and combine it with your beast-like physical strength… The Barbarian Flame Beast Body Technique is indeed impressive. But that's all it is. Now let me show you what real body cultivation looks like," Mo Yu replied with a faint smile as a terrifying force exploded from his body, flooding the area with lightning energy.
In an instant, the violent beastly aura surrounding Gao Li began to dissipate like ice melting in hot oil. It was quickly replaced by a thunderous energy that crackled through the sky.
Mo Yu clenched his fist and threw a punch.
Silver light erupted from his body, and he stood like a god of thunder, radiating a power that seemed capable of destroying everything in its path.
"Thunder Steel Body!"
Having reached the level of a five-star Dou Wang, Mo Yu now had full mastery over this earth-tier body cultivation technique, and its power had grown even stronger.
As the Thunder Steel Body reached its full potential, the people below felt the immense physical power emanating from Mo Yu, causing even the fiercest battles around them to momentarily pause as the fighters turned their attention to him.
When the Black-Corner Region fighters saw the terrifying power radiating from Mo Yu, they couldn't help but shout in surprise.
"That's Gao Li! How is he being pushed so far by a young man?"
"An earth-tier technique? How can a student from Canaan Academy be using such a high-level skill?"
"Someone's actually fighting Gao Li on equal footing in a physical battle?"
As whispers of disbelief spread through the crowd, Gao Li's face grew even more serious.
"Barbarian Flame Beast Body Technique—Giant Rhino Force!" Gao Li roared. His body swelled with power as the flames around him burned brighter, and an even stronger force burst forth from his body.
In the blink of an eye, Gao Li's flaming, beast-like form collided with Mo Yu's silver-light-shrouded figure like two meteors crashing into each other.
The resulting impact was nothing short of cataclysmic.
(End of Chapter)
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