Chapter 447: Yin Valley Arrives, Battle Against Tianshe!
As the massive army of poison beasts covered the mountains and plains, even the high-ranking members of Ice River Valley couldn't help but be slightly moved.
Although most of the poison beasts were of the fourth or fifth rank, with only a few being sixth or seventh rank, the sheer number of them was overwhelming. In the Dou Qi Continent, no one underestimated the destructive power of a beast horde. Even a great number of ants can kill an elephant.
The onlookers in Tianhuang City were left in shock, watching the poison beast army approaching with a thunderous roar. No one had expected that such a large-scale battle would break out today.
The standoff between Ice River Valley and the poison beast army had fully ignited the tension in the atmosphere.
Mo Yu turned his gaze towards the oncoming stampede of poison beasts. As they neared, he could clearly see three figures standing on the back of a massive beast leading the charge.
At the forefront was none other than Moscorpion, the Sky Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast. The other two figures with imposing auras were two of his subordinates.
"This Moscorpion truly lives up to his reputation as the tyrant of the Fallen Deity Gorge. He even commands two such powerful subordinates," Mo Yu remarked with a slight smile, his gaze resting on the two figures.
On the other side, Tianshe also recognized the poison beast army and muttered, "So, it's the poison beasts from Scorpion Domain in the Fallen Deity Gorge. I didn't expect this brat to summon them."
"Oh? Could it be the Sky Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast? I've heard that this beast belongs to the Scorpion Dragon clan, a species that holds considerable status among magical beasts. Does this boy have some connection with the Scorpion Dragon clan?" Tian Shuangzi, the elder from Ice River Valley, hesitated before speaking.
The Scorpion Dragon clan was a significant force in the magical beast world, their power even rivaling Ice River Valley.
Tianshe's face darkened as he responded, "Ever since the Abyssal Lion clan fell from its position as one of the Four Supreme Beast Kings, the Scorpion Dragon clan, which was once subordinate to them, has been in decline, torn apart by internal conflict. Moscorpion probably left due to this chaos and no longer has strong ties to the Scorpion Dragon clan. Even if the Scorpion Dragon clan got involved, they are so weak now that they pose little threat to us. The Valley Master has ordered us to bring back the Calamity Poison Girl no matter what."
Tian Shuangzi narrowed his eyes before nodding. "Very well, leave this poison beast army to me."
"Don't worry. It's just a horde of beasts. Aside from the Sky Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast and those two recently ascended four-star Dou Zong-level beasts, the rest are just fodder," Tianshe sneered.
Hearing this, Tian Shuangzi nodded confidently. The poison beast army might be fierce, but it wouldn't pose a lethal threat to Ice River Valley. The main priority was capturing the Calamity Poison Girl.
"Master, I, Moscorpion, have arrived!" A respectful voice echoed from the beast army as three figures sped toward Mo Yu. Kneeling on one knee before him were Moscorpion and his two subordinates.
The two subordinates, however, were quite peculiar. One was incredibly fat, wobbling the ground with every step, while the other was as thin as a stick, with deep, sunken eyes that gleamed with treachery.
"Master, as per your orders, I have come to provide reinforcements. These are my subordinates, Gan Hou and Zhuang Zhu, both four-star Dou Zong-level beasts," Moscorpion introduced.
The two looked at each other before bowing respectfully to Mo Yu, their expressions slightly uneasy. "Subordinates Gan Hou and Zhuang Zhu greet the Master!"
Although they didn't understand why their leader had sworn allegiance to a human, they knew better than to defy him. However, their loyalty wasn't as absolute as Moscorpion's, and their eyes betrayed their hesitations.
Mo Yu noticed this but didn't concern himself with it. These were merely four-star Dou Zong-level beasts. While they would be considered top-tier in the Northwestern Continent, they weren't much in Central Plains. Rather than wasting soul power to brand them with a soul imprint, Mo Yu decided to leave their supervision to Moscorpion.
"Moscorpion, you've come just in time. Do you see those cold-hearted people? Lead your poison beast army and block them. Don't let them enter the city," Mo Yu commanded.
"Hah! Such arrogance!" Tianshe scoffed. "Do you really think a bunch of filthy beasts can stop Ice River Valley? Where do you get your courage from?"
"Oh, if a poison beast army isn't enough, what if I add us to the mix?" Just as Tianshe was about to dismiss Mo Yu, a calm, magnetic female voice rang out from outside Tianhuang City. A melodious sound, charged with special energy waves, began to echo in everyone's minds.
In the western sky, countless graceful and beautiful women were flying swiftly toward the city on white cranes. Their beauty and the soothing sound of their song astonished the onlookers in Tianhuang City. The melody not only resonated in their ears but also subtly influenced the energy around them.
"Are those people from Yin Valley?"
"So many beautiful women. Only a sect like Yin Valley, which only accepts female disciples, could have such a gathering of heavenly beauties."
"Ice River Valley and Yin Valley—two of the Three Great Valleys are here in Tianhuang City. This is a rare event indeed!"
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With the appearance of Yin Valley, Tianhuang City was once again plunged into chaos. Yin Valley, a sect known for its isolationist practices, had been drawn into the fray, making the situation even more unusual.
The melodious sound that radiated special energy waves spread across the field, gradually dispelling the cold air. The icy barrier that had sealed off Tianhuang City began to show cracks.
Seeing this, Tianshe's face darkened. Recognizing the new arrivals, he restrained his anger and stepped forward, addressing them with a bow. "I am Tianshe, an elder of Ice River Valley, here on orders from our Valley Master to capture the Calamity Poison Girl. May I ask why Yin Valley is here today? Does Yin Valley intend to interfere?"
As Tianshe spoke, several women from Yin Valley stepped forward. Among them, Mo Yu recognized some familiar faces—Elder Huanyin and other Yin Valley elders, as well as Dan Qiner, the Saintess of Yin Valley.
What surprised Mo Yu most was the presence of the Second Elder of Yin Valley, the same elder who had disagreed with him during their meeting in the main hall. She had strongly opposed helping Mo Yu in his fight against Ice River Valley, although Su Yao had overruled her.
Now, here she was, personally leading Yin Valley's forces, which caught Mo Yu off guard.
The women from Yin Valley also turned their gazes toward Mo Yu. They were equally surprised by the powerful figures standing beside him, including the Dou Zun-level Qingzhi, Moscorpion, and his poison beast army that stretched across the landscape.
"That man by his side… a Dou Zun-level expert?" Yin Valley's Second Elder, Jueyin, remarked with astonishment as she gazed at Qingzhi. Frowning, she continued, "No wonder he dares to oppose Ice River Valley. But this Dou Zun seems to have only recently broken through. Compared to Ice River Valley's master, he's still far inferior. Does Mo Yu have any other hidden cards? After all, Ice River Valley's master is a four-star Dou Zun, and even Tian Shuangzi is very powerful."
Dan Qiner's beautiful eyes flickered as she watched Mo Yu.
With Yin Valley joining the battlefield, the atmosphere grew even more tense. Jueyin and the other Yin Valley elders approached Mo Yu, while Dan Qiner smiled at him and said, "Mo Yu, we're here."
Mo Yu smiled back, clasping his hands respectfully toward the elders. "Thank you for coming to help."
Although Su Yao and Yin Valley's Grand Elder were not present, the Second Elder's arrival was already a pleasant surprise for Mo Yu. He hadn't expected Yin Valley to help eliminate Ice River Valley, only to assist in containing them.
The Second Elder's face remained emotionless as she replied, "No need to thank us. As we agreed, Yin Valley is only here to assist. The real task of destroying Ice River Valley falls to you."
Mo Yu chuckled, undeterred by her coldness. Everything was proceeding according to his plan.
Meanwhile, seeing Yin Valley's women conversing with Mo Yu and completely ignoring him, Tianshe's face darkened further. As a high-ranking member of Ice River Valley, he wasn't used to being disregarded like this, not even by members of Yin Valley.
Just as Tianshe was about to speak up again, Tian Shuangzi raised a hand to stop him. Tian Shuangzi glanced at the elderly woman leading the Yin Valley group and said, "You must be Yin Valley's Second Elder, Jueyin?"
The Second Elder lifted her eyelids slightly and replied indifferently, "Yes, and you must be Ice River Valley's Grand Elder, Tian Shuangzi. It's been decades since we last met, and I see that you've aged as well."
Tian Shuangzi chuckled. "Aging is a natural part of life that no one can escape." He paused before his tone shifted. "We of Ice River Valley are here to capture the Calamity Poison Girl. Surely you understand the danger she poses. May I ask why Yin Valley has come today?"
"We owe Mo Yu a favor and are here to repay it. Nothing more," Jueyin replied curtly.
"A favor?" Tian Shuangzi's and Tianshe's brows furrowed as they exchanged glances, their eyes returning to Mo Yu. This young man had not only a Dou Zun bodyguard but could also command the poison beast army of Fallen Deity Gorge and summon assistance from Yin Valley. He was proving to be more of a challenge than anticipated.
"Second Elder Jueyin, are you sure you want to harbor the Calamity Poison Girl? This is a dangerous game you're playing," Tian Shuangzi warned.
But his warnings fell on deaf ears. Yin Valley had always been reclusive, so the past calamities caused by the Calamity Poison Body meant nothing to them.
"There's no need to keep talking, Tian Shuangzi. Yin Valley keeps its promises. Since we agreed to help Mo Yu, we won't back out now," the Second Elder replied flatly.
Seeing that Jueyin wasn't swayed, Tian Shuangzi's expression darkened even more.
"Grand Elder, the Valley Master gave strict orders to bring back the Calamity Poison Girl at all costs. If we fail, even we will face severe punishment," Tianshe reminded him.
At the mention of the Valley Master's wrath, Tian Shuangzi's eyes hardened, and he coldly responded, "I have a plan. I will handle Qingzhi and the Second Elder. You deal with Mo Yu, his poison beast army, and Yin Valley. Do not fail."
Although it was risky for him to face two Dou Zun opponents alone, Qingzhi had only recently broken through and was still weak. As for Jueyin, since she was only here to repay a debt, he doubted she would fight with her full strength.
With these calculations in mind, Tian Shuangzi was confident that he could hold his ground against both.
"Leave it to me, Grand Elder. The poison beast army is nothing but a minor nuisance. As for Yin Valley, while they are formidable when fully mobilized, I see no significant threats among them aside from the Second Elder. We can handle this," Tianshe declared confidently after surveying the situation.
"Good. Don't waste any more time. Capture that silver-eyed brat. There's something off about him, so I want you to deal with him personally," Tian Shuangzi ordered, his sharp gaze sweeping over Mo Yu. His instincts told him that this young man was planning something, even though he couldn't quite pinpoint what.
Despite his doubts, Tian Shuangzi turned his focus back to Qingzhi and the Second Elder, readying himself for the battle. As he stepped forward, his voice echoed coldly across the battlefield. "Second Elder Jueyin, if Yin Valley insists on getting involved, don't blame me for showing no mercy!"
With that, Tianshe's eyes locked onto Mo Yu, a vicious grin forming on his face as he caressed his severed arm. "Boy, no matter how many helpers you bring, today, both you and the Calamity Poison Girl will fall into the hands of Ice River Valley!"
Mo Yu's expression remained calm as a faint smile appeared on his lips. His vast Dou Qi began to circulate within him as he looked at Tianshe and said softly, "Is that so? Then let's play a little longer..."
(End of Chapter)
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