Chapter 329: The Black-Gold Thunder Orb, the Demon Flame Valley
"You swallowed both the Vermillion Bird Flame Thunder and the Devouring Origin True Thunder?" Mo Yu's face froze for a moment as he sensed the familiar energy fluctuations coming from Little Gold, then he spoke in surprise.
"Rawr! Rawr!"
As Mo Yu stood there stunned by this unexpected change, Little Gold, understanding Mo Yu's question, opened its dragon mouth. A crimson Vermillion Bird Flame Thunder and a pale white Devouring Origin True Thunder were instantly expelled.
Seeing the two thunders emerge from Little Gold's mouth, Mo Yu narrowed his silver eyes, deep in thought.
It was clear that during Mo Yu's seclusion, something mysterious had occurred that caused the Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon to merge with the two peak-level thunders in his body. Even Mo Yu had no idea why this change happened.
Looking at the affectionate Little Gold in front of him, Mo Yu couldn't help but gently squeeze it. The soft, smooth touch made him realize that Little Gold, which had once been a pure energy form, now felt as real as a human baby, with skin that was identical to a person's.
Moreover, while touching Little Gold, Mo Yu sensed that a strange connection had formed between them. The familiar feeling was just like when he controlled his internal thunders.
"Oh? Little Gold has become my Thunder Spirit?"
Feeling this odd bond between them, Mo Yu was momentarily startled, but soon a joyful expression crossed his face as he looked at the small golden dragon.
Before, Little Gold only seemed to have a liking for him, but now, after fusing with the Vermillion Bird Flame Thunder and the Devouring Origin True Thunder, it had accepted Mo Yu as its master, just like his internal twelve thunders had.
"This little dragon belongs to you?" Cai Lin, who had hurried over, noticed the situation on Mo Yu's side. Upon seeing the small dragon covered in terrifying golden lightning, she was surprised.
"Yes, I suppose you could say that." Mo Yu rubbed his nose awkwardly and nodded.
He was caught off guard by becoming Little Gold's master so unexpectedly. At the same time, he couldn't help but feel amazed at Little Gold's behavior.
After all, both the Vermillion Bird Flame Thunder and the Devouring Origin True Thunder were peak-level thunders. However, when they encountered the Nine Profound Golden Thunder, they didn't resist at all and were completely absorbed into Little Gold's body. If Little Gold hadn't still been in its infant stage, Mo Yu might have lost control of the two thunders.
It was fortunate that the Nine Profound Golden Thunder was still young. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been so easily influenced by the Vermillion Bird Flame Thunder and the Devouring Origin True Thunder, and Mo Yu might not have become its master.
Thinking of this, Mo Yu couldn't help but feel a bit lucky. He had gained an enormous advantage.
Even Lei Ying, the leader of the Thunder Clan, had never tamed the Nine Profound Golden Thunder, yet by some strange twist of fate, Mo Yu had managed to make it acknowledge him as its master.
At its peak, the Nine Profound Golden Thunder, if compared to flames, would rank just below the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame or the Void Devouring Flame on the Heavenly Flame Rankings.
Both the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame and the Void Devouring Flame were ranked second and third on the list, respectively, and were known to have the power of high-level Dou Shengs (Battle Saints). Even the Thunder Clan's leader might struggle to defeat them.
By this estimation, the Nine Profound Golden Thunder at its peak likely had the strength of a high-level Dou Sheng as well.
Without this strength, Little Gold would never have been able to so effortlessly merge with the Vermillion Bird Flame Thunder and the Devouring Origin True Thunder, both of which were at their peak.
As rulers among the thunders, Profound Thunders had their own internal rankings, and it was clear that the Nine Profound Golden Thunder ranked far higher than the Vermillion Bird Flame Thunder and the Devouring Origin True Thunder.
"I've read in my clan's ancient texts about a few rare Heavenly Flames that, after being refined by someone, can take on a physical form. These transformed flames are called 'Fire Spirits.' Your Profound Thunder isn't weaker than those flames, and this small golden dragon seems to resemble those Fire Spirits. Could it be that this little guy is your 'Thunder Spirit'?" Cai Lin frowned slightly as she pondered the small golden dragon in Mo Yu's palm.
"Yes, that's right," Mo Yu nodded with a smile.
Although Little Gold wasn't originally one of his twelve internal Profound Thunders, after absorbing the Vermillion Bird Flame Thunder and the Devouring Origin True Thunder, it had become a part of him.
"Thunder Spirit..." Cai Lin murmured softly, her beautiful eyes filled with amazement as she looked at the silver-eyed youth in front of her.
Both Fire Spirits and Thunder Spirits were considered miraculous beings born of Heaven and Earth's creation. Even in her Snake Clan's ancient records, these beings hadn't been seen in hundreds of years.
Now, she had personally witnessed the birth of a Thunder Spirit, and it had come from a twenty-year-old youth.
At this moment, Mo Yu seemed even more extraordinary and mysterious in her eyes. Even Cai Lin, a Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, couldn't help but be amazed by Mo Yu's talent.
Mo Yu didn't notice Cai Lin's thoughts, and then, as if remembering something, he raised an eyebrow and said, "You little rascal, you swallowed my two Profound Thunders. Are you sure they're useful?"
"Rawr! Rawr!"
Hearing Mo Yu's words, the small golden dragon rubbing against his hand flashed its dragon eyes brightly. It raised its head, and a golden orb of lightning, filled with terrifying power, quickly formed in its mouth.
"Thunder Fusion!"
Seeing the golden lightning orb formed from the fusion of the Vermillion Bird Flame Thunder, the Devouring Origin True Thunder, and the Nine Profound Golden Thunder, Mo Yu was momentarily stunned.
Although he had some inkling of this possibility, especially after seeing his cousin Xiao Yan's Fire Spirit, he couldn't help but be surprised when Little Gold actually performed a Thunder Fusion.
"This is... quite similar to your cousin's Heavenly Flame fusion, but it's even more powerful. I doubt even I could withstand this attack," Cai Lin said seriously.
Mo Yu was taken aback, but when he sensed the energy contained within the golden lightning orb, he couldn't help but be moved.
The orb, formed from the fusion of three powerful Profound Thunders, exuded a terrifying aura of annihilation. Golden currents of electricity continuously surged from it, distorting the very air around it.
This one golden lightning orb—let alone Cai Lin—even ordinary four or five-star Dou Zongs (Battle Sect) wouldn't be able to resist it.
"Rawr! Rawr!"
Sensing Mo Yu's surprise, Little Gold's immature dragon face showed a hint of pride. It opened its mouth again, and golden lightning orbs began forming rapidly, surrounding its body and spinning continuously.
"Ten golden lightning orbs!"
Seeing this, Mo Yu couldn't help but twitch slightly. To form ten golden lightning orbs in one go would take him considerable effort, but Little Gold did it in the blink of an eye—truly worthy of being a Thunder Spirit!
"Rawr! Rawr!"
But Mo Yu's surprise didn't stop there. After forming the ten orbs, Little Gold waved its tiny dragon claws, and the orbs crashed into each other, quickly merging.
In just a few moments, a single orb formed. Its immense power made both Mo Yu and Cai Lin pause in awe.
The orb was no longer purely golden. Dark streaks of destructive black lightning snaked across its surface, turning the orb into a fearsome Black-Gold Thunder Orb.
Seeing the even more terrifying energy contained within this Black-Gold Thunder Orb, Mo Yu's face lit up with joy, and a wide smile spread across his lips.
"The Black-Gold Thunder Orb!"
Breathing out softly, Mo Yu muttered. This fused orb, created by Little Gold, had now become his strongest trump card—the Black-Gold Thunder Orb.
Its power was so overwhelming that even high-level Dou Zongs would feel their lives threatened by it!
"Haha, I suppose I have to thank Clan Leader Lei Ying. If not for him, I wouldn't have merged my own Thunder Spirit so quickly." Mo Yu chuckled to himself as he looked at Little Gold.
Although Mo Yu had a great mastery of controlling Profound Thunders and could easily fuse them, he still couldn't compare to a true Thunder Spirit.
Creating ordinary lightning orbs was easy for Mo Yu, but fusing them into a Black-Gold Thunder Orb, capable of threatening high-level Dou Zongs, was beyond his current abilities.
Having a Thunder Spirit capable of wielding the Black-Gold Thunder Orb meant a great deal to Mo Yu. It meant that even if he went to the Central Plains to fight, he wouldn't need to hold back.
With just a thought, Little Gold could help him quickly form the orbs, or even the Black-Gold Thunder Orb, in battle.
Little Gold was destined to become one of Mo Yu's greatest assets!
"Rawr! Rawr!"
After playing with the Black-Gold Thunder Orb for a moment, Little Gold opened its mouth and swallowed the orb back into its belly.
After completing this, Little Gold affectionately rubbed its dragon head against Mo Yu's hand, acting like a small pet that saw Mo Yu as its most beloved master.
Mo Yu smiled warmly at Little Gold, gently stroking its tiny dragon head. Little Gold, with its eyes half-closed, made soft, happy sounds.
Watching this, Mo Yu chuckled. Though his Profound Thunders had been swallowed by Little Gold, with just a thought, the little creature could immediately return the Vermillion Bird Flame Thunder and the Devouring Origin True Thunder to him.
This way, it wouldn't interfere with his daily alchemy or his progress with the Extreme Spirit Thunder Art.
Unfortunately, if Mo Yu wanted to further evolve the Heavenly Thunder Body, he would need two more peak-level Profound Thunders in addition to the Vermillion Bird Flame Thunder.
Now that he had the Devouring Origin True Thunder, if he could nourish another Profound Thunder to its peak, he could advance his Heavenly Thunder Body to its second stage.
"This little thing seems pretty intelligent. It has a lot of potential for growth. Does it have a name?" Cai Lin asked curiously.
"I call it Little Gold," Mo Yu replied with a smile.
"Little Gold, huh? That name... suits the little guy," Cai Lin said, though her slightly pursed lips showed a bit of disdain for Mo Yu's naming skills.
Mo Yu, however, didn't mind, simply smiling before turning to Little Gold and saying, "Little Gold, go back now. We need to leave this place."
Hearing this, Little Gold let out an obedient roar, then curled up in Mo Yu's hand. Its body turned into a golden lightning bolt and swiftly entered Mo Yu's body.
Now that it was Mo Yu's Thunder Spirit, Little Gold had become part of him. It no longer needed to hide in Mo Yu's sleeves like before and could directly return to his body.
"Let's go. I've been in seclusion for six months, it's time to come out." Looking down at the mountain peak he had damaged after breaking through to Dou Huang, Mo Yu sighed.
Finally, he had reached the level of Dou Huang.
He thought back to the first time he left Wu Tan City and met Yun Yun in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, where a misunderstanding between the two of them led to a close encounter.
After that, Mo Yu made a five-year pact with Yun Yun.
The core condition of that pact was that Mo Yu had to become a Dou Huang within five years.
For a young Dou Shi (Battle Master) from a small clan to become a Dou Huang in five years was considered impossible by most. Even Yun Yun herself probably didn't believe it.
But Mo Yu had done it. Now, the five-year deadline was fast approaching, and it was time for him to fulfill that promise—and to avenge his deep blood feud!
As Mo Yu fell silent, deep emotions flickering in his silver eyes, Cai Lin's face suddenly darkened. As a woman, her intuition told her that Mo Yu was thinking about another woman.
"Hmph!"
With a displeased huff, Cai Lin lightly tapped the air with her jade foot and flew off without looking back, leaving Mo Yu alone in the forest.
"Uh... Cai Lin, wait for me!"
Startled, Mo Yu quickly called out and, without understanding why she was suddenly upset, summoned his silver Dou Qi wings and chased after her.
Half an hour later, at the Yuan Manor in Mo City.
Despite hurrying, Mo Yu still failed to catch up to Cai Lin.
Even though he had broken through to Dou Huang and possessed a stronger foundation than most four or five-star Dou Huangs, Cai Lin was still a true Dou Zong (Battle Sect). She could walk on air, and no matter how hard Mo Yu tried, he couldn't catch up to the upset Cai Lin.
Mo Yu could only shake his head at this. Just as he was about to go find Cai Lin and apologize, he noticed that something seemed off about the atmosphere in the Yuan Manor.
His brows furrowed slightly.
As the leading power in the Black-Corner Region, aside from the Jia Nan Academy, no one could challenge the Yuan Manor's authority. Yet the tense atmosphere here was as if they were facing a major enemy.
Sensing this, Mo Yu's expression grew serious. A particular force from the Black-Corner Region came to mind.
As Mo Yu thought about this, several strong auras from the Yuan Manor sensed the presence of a stranger, and a dozen powerful figures swiftly approached him.
"Who dares intrude into our Yuan Manor?!"
A cold voice, accompanied by sharp sword energy, rang out. The next moment, a dozen sword-wielding members of the Yuan Manor surrounded Mo Yu. Leading them was the first strong fighter Mo Yu had recruited for the Yuan Manor, "Death Sword" Qiu Shui.
"Master! It's you!"
Upon recognizing Mo Yu, who had been in seclusion for six months, Qiu Shui was momentarily stunned. He quickly sheathed his sword and bowed apologetically, "Forgive me for my rudeness, Master."
Waving his hand dismissively, Mo Yu didn't blame Qiu Shui, who had been a loyal member of the Yuan Manor. Thanks to the resources of the manor, Qiu Shui had broken through to become a three-star Dou Wang. Although he wasn't a top expert within the manor, Mo Yu had entrusted him with important responsibilities, like overseeing security.
Given Qiu Shui's caution, Mo Yu wasn't upset, but he couldn't help frowning at the manor's heightened state of alert. "What's going on? Has something happened recently?"
Hearing this, Qiu Shui's face turned serious, and he replied in a grave tone, "Master, over the past two months, the Demon Flame Valley has allied with the Black Emperor Sect to launch attacks against our Yuan Manor!"
(End of Chapter)
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