Chapter 330: The Conspiracy, Mo Yu Arrives
"Demon Flame Valley and Black Emperor Sect are attacking our Yuan Manor?"
Upon hearing this, Mo Yu's brow furrowed slightly, and he asked, "Why are Demon Flame Valley and Black Emperor Sect targeting our Yuan Manor?"
Qiu Shui respectfully replied, "Master, about half a year ago, right when you began your seclusion, Qi Shan, the top alchemist of Black Emperor Sect, suddenly announced that he was leaving the Black Emperor Sect to join our Yuan Manor.
This caused quite a stir in the Black-Corner Region, and the Black Emperor Sect was both shocked and angry. However, due to the strength of our Yuan Manor, they were forced to remain silent.
Things would have settled down, but three months ago, Hall Master Xiao Li led Yuan Manor forces to sweep through the various defiant factions of the Black-Corner Region, greatly expanding our territory and influence. However, some of these factions had strong ties with Demon Flame Valley, and this upset them greatly.
After Black Emperor Sect learned of this, they joined forces with Demon Flame Valley to strike back at our Yuan Manor. With both you and Hall Master Cai Lin in seclusion, we would have been in grave danger had it not been for the timely support from Jia Nan Academy."
Mo Yu's face darkened slightly as he heard Qiu Shui's explanation. He muttered, "Demon Flame Valley... Black Emperor Sect..."
Mo Yu was no stranger to these two powers.
He had personally visited Black Emperor Sect before, and Qi Shan's decision to join Yuan Manor seemed, to outsiders, like an attempt to align himself with a more powerful force. In reality, it was because Mo Yu had enslaved him using the Black Lotus Soul Thunder.
Mo Yu didn't care if Black Emperor Sect harbored resentment over this. Mo Tianxing, their leader, was merely a four-star Dou Zong, after all.
However, the involvement of Demon Flame Valley gave Mo Yu pause.
From what Mo Yu recalled, aside from Jia Nan Academy, Demon Flame Valley was one of the most deeply hidden superpowers in the Black-Corner Region.
The founder of Demon Flame Valley, the Earth Demon Ghost, was a renowned powerhouse with the strength of a seven-star Dou Zong.
Such a high-ranking Dou Zong would hold an important position even in top-tier Central Plains factions like the Four-Way Pavilion.
So, while Yuan Manor had become the leading power in the Black-Corner Region on the surface, they were still slightly weaker compared to an old and powerful faction like Demon Flame Valley.
However, that was before. After six months of seclusion, not only had Mo Yu advanced to Dou Huang, but his Thunder Spirit, Little Gold, now possessed enough power to threaten high-level Dou Zongs.
Even if Demon Flame Valley and Black Emperor Sect joined forces, Mo Yu felt no fear.
Just as Mo Yu was about to speak, a rushing sound of wind approached from nearby. A Yuan Manor officer, at the level of a Dou Shi, hurried over in a flustered state.
Originally, the man was planning to report to Qiu Shui, but when he saw the silver-eyed young man standing in the center, his face lit up with joy, and he quickly called out, "Master, you've come out of seclusion!"
"Yes," Mo Yu responded calmly, nodding slightly. Seeing the man's anxious expression, Mo Yu frowned and asked, "What's going on?"
Hearing Mo Yu's question, the officer's face turned grim, and he hastily replied, "Master, Hall Masters Xiao Li and Zi Huo led the Black Wolf Hall and Lion Hall to eliminate a faction called Tianyun Sect, but they accidentally fell into a trap set by Demon Flame Valley and Black Emperor Sect. They're likely in grave danger right now!"
"What?!"
Mo Yu's expression darkened. He quickly understood that Xiao Li's actions were likely an attempt to gather more resources for him. However, Xiao Li had not known that Mo Yu had already emerged from seclusion, which is why he had fallen into the enemy's trap.
"Take me to them!" Mo Yu commanded in a deep voice.
"I'll come with you," a cold voice suddenly rang out. Mo Yu turned to see that Cai Lin had already arrived at Yuan Manor.
"Cai Lin, you…" Mo Yu was about to express his gratitude for her offer, but she interrupted him coldly.
"I'm not doing this for you. It's because of Uncle Wu's instructions," Cai Lin snorted.
Mo Yu let out a sheepish smile, recognizing her prideful nature. He didn't argue, knowing full well that Cai Lin's words often contradicted her true feelings.
Shaking his head, Mo Yu turned to the officer and said, "Take me to Tianyun Sect. Qiu Shui, you stay behind with Qing Lin to guard the manor."
"Yes, sir!"
The officer responded excitedly. Everyone in Yuan Manor knew that Master Mo Yu, Hall Master Cai Lin, and Lion Hall's Zi Huo were the cornerstones of the manor's strength!
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Black-Corner Region, Tianyun Sect
Tianyun Sect was a second-rate faction in the western part of the Black-Corner Region. Its strongest member, the sect leader Wang Lin, was only a three-star Dou Wang.
Though not weak, in the vast Black-Corner Region, they were barely considered second-rate.
Normally, Tianyun Sect didn't garner much attention, but today, they had become the focus of the entire Black-Corner Region.
This was because the two sides currently facing off in Tianyun Sect were some of the most notorious powers in the region—Yuan Manor, Black Emperor Sect, and Demon Flame Valley!
"Wang Lin! How dare you conspire with Demon Flame Valley and Black Emperor Sect to ambush our Yuan Manor! Do you have a death wish?" A cold voice rang out from one side of the confrontation—it was Xiao Li.
Standing beside Xiao Li were Zi Huo, Lin Yan, and several hundred elite members of Yuan Manor.
Across from them, the middle-aged man known as Wang Lin turned pale upon hearing Xiao Li's furious shout.
Yuan Manor's power was widely known throughout the Black-Corner Region. By colluding with Black Emperor Sect and Demon Flame Valley, he had undoubtedly made a powerful enemy. If he couldn't secure protection from those two factions, he would have no choice but to abandon everything and flee far away.
Wang Lin glanced nervously toward the two figures leading the opposing force—a yellow-robed elder and a red-haired elder.
These two were none other than Mo Tianxing, the leader of Black Emperor Sect, and Fang, the Great Elder of Demon Flame Valley.
This trap against Yuan Manor had been set by those two factions, forcing Tianyun Sect to participate.
Being caught in the middle of such a conflict was nothing short of a nightmare for Wang Lin.
But with things as they were, he could only hope that Demon Flame Valley and Black Emperor Sect could resolve the situation.
Noticing Wang Lin's gaze, the red-haired elder at the front of the group sneered coldly and then turned his attention to Xiao Li. He snorted and said, "I am Fang, the Great Elder of Demon Flame Valley. Tianyun Sect is a subsidiary of Demon Flame Valley. Yuan Manor's oppression of Tianyun Sect—is this not an affront to Demon Flame Valley?"
Hearing this, Xiao Li's face darkened. He had heard of Demon Flame Valley, a deeply hidden superpower within the Black-Corner Region, far stronger than the former Black Alliance.
The claim that Tianyun Sect was a subsidiary of Demon Flame Valley made Xiao Li frown with suspicion.
He had never heard of any connection between Tianyun Sect and Demon Flame Valley before. Moreover, while Yuan Manor had been sweeping through various factions in the region recently, Xiao Li wasn't reckless.
To gather the massive resources that Mo Yu needed, Xiao Li had focused on the various forces throughout the Black-Corner Region.
However, instead of outright seizing their resources, he had offered them a portion of the weapons and pills produced by Hundred Weapons Hall and Thousand Medicine Hall in exchange for three-tenths of their resources.
This method allowed Yuan Manor to quickly gather wealth while ensuring that these factions didn't suffer too much loss.
The only question was whether these factions trusted Yuan Manor to keep its word.
Most factions, intimidated by Yuan Manor's power, agreed to the exchange. Only a small handful, no more than six or seven, stubbornly refused, and they had been wiped out by Xiao Li's forces.
Originally, Tianyun Sect had agreed to Yuan Manor's terms, but for some unknown reason, they had suddenly gone back on their word, prompting Xiao Li and Zi Huo to personally lead an attack.
Now, however, Xiao Li could see that this was all part of a trap set by Demon Flame Valley and Black Emperor Sect.
"Demon Flame Valley wants to go against Yuan Manor? That's not going to stop us!"
While Xiao Li's expression grew grim, Zi Huo, standing like a tower of muscle, stepped forward. His overwhelming aura of bloodlust filled the entire area.
Zi Huo's face was emotionless as he locked his gaze onto Fang, the Great Elder of Demon Flame Valley. Purple energy surged across his body, and deep within, there seemed to be the faint sound of a lion's roar as his muscles twitched.
The people in the area froze for a moment, knowing full well who Zi Huo was.
As the leader of Lion Hall, Zi Huo's name was feared throughout the Black-Corner Region.
Especially after the great battle between Yuan Manor and the Black Alliance, where Zi Huo had killed countless Dou Wangs and Dou Huangs. Among his victims was even a peak Dou Huang.
Even though Fang had one foot in the Dou Zong stage, the thought of Zi Huo's terrifying battle record made him feel a chill down his spine.
"Hmph! Worthless!"
Seeing Fang's hesitation, Mo Tianxing, the leader of Black Emperor Sect, snorted in disdain.
Very few knew the details of the battle between Yuan Manor and the Black Alliance, particularly regarding the involvement of a Dou Zun (Battle Venerate). Both Yuan Manor and the remnants of the Black Alliance had kept this secret.
For the people of the Northwestern Continent, a Dou Zun was an incredibly rare and powerful being, and no one wanted to provoke their wrath.
Mo Tianxing had pieced together bits of information about that battle. Even so, he had a solid understanding of Yuan Manor's strength.
Therefore, when Qi Shan defected to Yuan Manor, Mo Tianxing had swallowed his anger, waiting for the right moment to strike. When Demon Flame Valley came into conflict with Yuan Manor, he seized the opportunity to ally with them and jointly oppose the growing power of Yuan Manor.
Mo Tianxing believed that while Yuan Manor was stronger than the Black Alliance, it would still fall if faced with the combined might of Demon Flame Valley and Black Emperor Sect.
"Great Elder Fang, Yuan Manor not only took my top alchemist but also slaughtered several factions in the Black-Corner Region, including some of Demon Flame Valley's subsidiary forces. This blatant disregard for the region's rules cannot stand!
Today, we will join forces to wipe out Yuan Manor and restore peace to the Black-Corner Region," Mo Tianxing declared coldly, his eyes locked on the members of Yuan Manor.
While Yuan Manor was formidable, losing both Lion Hall and Black Wolf Hall would deal them a crippling blow.
After that, Mo Tianxing and Fang could rally their forces and march on Mo City, wiping out Yuan Manor once and for all. They would kill Mo Yu and eliminate any future threats.
"Hmph, I agree, let's do it!" Fang sneered, still feeling embarrassed by his earlier fear of Zi Huo.
As Mo Tianxing invoked Yuan Manor's violation of the Black-Corner Region's "rules" as justification for their attack, Xiao Li couldn't help but smirk inwardly.
The Black-Corner Region was notorious for being a lawless land where the strong preyed on the weak. For Mo Tianxing to claim that Yuan Manor had broken the rules was utterly absurd!
Mo Tianxing knew this argument was weak, but he wasn't trying to win a moral debate. He simply waved his hand and commanded his forces, "Attack!"
Seeing this, Fang nodded in agreement.
In an instant, the tense atmosphere was shattered as Demon Flame Valley and Black Emperor Sect's forces unleashed a terrifying wave of killing intent, their eyes locked on the Yuan Manor forces.
The combined forces of Demon Flame Valley and Black Emperor Sect consisted of their elite members, all highly skilled. They held a clear advantage in numbers over Yuan Manor.
What's more, Mo Tianxing and Fang, a four-star Dou Zong and a high-level Dou Zong, were poised to enter the battlefield, a grave threat to Yuan Manor.
Xiao Li realized this and, with a heavy heart, turned to Zi Huo and said, "Hall Master Zi, this was my mistake. I fell into their trap. Your strength surpasses mine, so you should lead Tiger Hall to break out. I'll hold the rear with Black Wolf Hall."
Zi Huo, however, shook his head calmly. Xiao Li, growing anxious, was about to protest when he saw Zi Huo's eyes narrow slightly, his voice low as he said, "No need. The boss is here."
"The boss is here?"
Xiao Li froze for a moment, then realized what Zi Huo meant and exclaimed in joy, "Cousin Mo Yu has come out of seclusion?!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a calm voice echoed across the battlefield.
"Master Mo, Great Elder Fang, do you two think our Yuan Manor is defenseless?"
With that, two figures descended from the sky. The man on the left was slim and handsome, with a pair of mysterious and enchanting silver eyes that immediately drew attention.
The woman beside him was tall, with a seductive and voluptuous figure. Her face was almost unnervingly beautiful, a perfect mix of coldness and allure. Her every move radiated nobility and authority.
Recognizing the newcomers, Mo Tianxing's expression darkened, and he muttered, "Yuan Manor's Master Mo Yu and Heavenly Snake Hall's Cai Lin!"
(End of Chapter)
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