Chapter 538: Subduing the Black Thunder Banner
"Defeat you, and I can replace you as Black Thunder Captain?"
The 3,000 soldiers on the training field were stunned by Mo Yu's words, and Vice-Captain Geng Xiong's eyes lit up. To him, Mo Yu, despite his bloodline, had grown up outside the Lei Clan, and even if he had some talent, his strength couldn't be that high. Though Mo Yu had earned the favor of the clan leader, Lei Ying, those unfamiliar with the situation might think that even the clan leader could make mistakes.
Moreover, Geng's branch of the family had long been eyeing the position held by the Mo family. Geng Xiong himself had ambitions for the Black Thunder Captain role, so hearing Mo Yu's challenge, he couldn't remain indifferent.
The training field grew restless, with many of the 3,000 soldiers whispering to each other in shock at Mo Yu's bold offer.
The captains of the Black Thunder Banner, standing beside Geng Xiong, were momentarily stunned. When they exchanged glances, they all saw the same disbelief in each other's eyes. What level of strength did Mo Yu have to make such a daring statement? They all knew how much Geng Xiong had coveted this position.
However, they didn't think Mo Yu was foolish—after all, he had been handpicked by the clan leader. It was clear that he must possess some exceptional strength to back up such a bold claim.
Lei Qingning bit her lip slightly, her eyes glimmering with intrigue. The new captain seemed to have a grand ambition to win over the 3,000 soldiers of the Black Thunder Banner. Offering such a tempting challenge certainly took guts.
Though she wasn't sure of his exact capabilities, Mo Yu's calm demeanor surprised her. He was certainly not a reckless or incompetent person, worthy of the clan leader's endorsement.
Mang Dian, however, wore a contemplative expression. He had known Mo Yu for two years and was aware of his talents and abilities. In Mang Dian's view, Mo Yu had likely already broken through to the Dou Zun (Dou Sovereign) level, meaning he could very well be a match for Geng Xiong.
Of course, Mang Dian thought that Mo Yu's rapid rise to Dou Zun in two years was impressive enough, especially since Mo Yu hadn't had access to the Lei Clan's vast resources. If he had known that Mo Yu had reached the terrifying level of a five-star Dou Zun, his jaw would have surely dropped.
At this point, Geng Xiong's eyes flickered as he finally made up his mind. His lips curled into a smirk, and he stepped forward.
"Since the Captain says so, don't blame me for being rude." Geng Xiong leaped onto the platform, causing the ground to tremble as he landed. His voice was cold and thunderous, like the rumble of a storm.
"However, I hope the Captain will honor his word and resign voluntarily afterward. After all, I wouldn't want to be accused of threatening my superior in front of the clan leader," Geng Xiong said with a sinister smile.
As he spoke, a massive surge of gray lightning erupted from his body, and his once-lean figure grew, swelling to become a towering three-zhang (around 10 meters) tall giant made of thunder.
"Captain Mo, be cautious. Geng Xiong has mastered the high-level Lei Clan technique 'Thunder Avatar True Body.' It's extremely powerful—he's even defeated some three-star Dou Zuns with it," Lei Feng whispered to Mo Yu with concern.
Mo Yu nodded calmly, his gaze resting on Geng Xiong's massive thunder body. His voice was steady as he replied, "Don't worry. If you can defeat me, I'll gladly resign and recommend you as the new Black Thunder Captain. But you'll have to beat me first."
"Haha, I'll thank you in advance for your kindness, Captain," Geng Xiong sneered, disregarding Mo Yu's warning.
In Geng Xiong's mind, there were only a handful of young talents in the Lei Clan who could defeat him, and he was confident Mo Yu wasn't one of them. Having grown up outside the clan and lacking access to the Lei Clan's resources, how strong could Mo Yu really be?
As he thought this, gray lightning surged across Geng Xiong's skin, forming patches of tough armor-like marks on his body. A crushing aura emanated from him, making the ground tremble.
Geng Xiong wasted no time unleashing his full power, ready to overwhelm Mo Yu.
Outside the training field, everyone's eyes were focused on the platform. They were eager to see if the new captain could defeat Geng Xiong, who held significant influence within the Black Thunder Banner.
If Mo Yu lost, any remaining respect his soldiers had for him would likely vanish.
Despite feeling the powerful pressure emanating from Geng Xiong, Mo Yu's expression didn't change. Even if Geng Xiong were a nine-star Dou Zun, without some special ability, defeating Mo Yu was nothing more than a dream.
"Thunder Avatar True Body! Mysterious Thunder Demon Spear!" Geng Xiong's eyes gleamed as he growled. The vast amount of Dou Qi surging from his body quickly condensed into a massive spear made of gray lightning, towering hundreds of meters tall. The spear radiated a destructive aura that made it seem invincible.
Geng Xiong wasn't about to give Mo Yu any chances. He had unleashed his strongest attack right from the start.
Boom!
As the colossal spear formed, it descended with terrifying momentum, like a demonic god descending upon the earth, shocking everyone watching inside and outside the training field.
However, to everyone's surprise, even in the face of such a terrifying attack, Mo Yu remained still, his face completely calm.
"What is he doing? Has he given up?" Lei Feng bit her lip, her face tense as she watched the scene unfold. Geng Xiong's attack was strong enough to overwhelm most of the young elites of the Lei Clan. Was Mo Yu being reckless, or did he have something up his sleeve?
"Can the new Captain really block such an attack?" The Black Thunder soldiers, too, were on edge, their nerves stretched tight. Geng Xiong's attack was terrifying, and they were eager to see if Mo Yu could withstand it. If he couldn't, it was clear that Mo Yu should step down.
While everyone else felt nervous, Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin exchanged knowing smiles. They were well aware of Mo Yu's true strength. Geng Xiong, while formidable, was far from being a real threat to Mo Yu.
If it weren't for Mo Yu wanting to establish his dominance and win the respect of the Black Thunder Banner, he wouldn't have even bothered with such a minor opponent.
As the moment of truth approached, Geng Xiong's expression grew grim. Seeing Mo Yu stand so casually made him furious.
Boom!
With a roar, Geng Xiong poured more Dou Qi into the lightning spear, making it even more powerful before it came crashing down.
Just as the spear approached within 100 meters of Mo Yu, he finally moved. In the watchful gaze of countless eyes, he slowly raised his hand.
Seeing that Mo Yu intended to block the thunder spear with his bare hand, Geng Xiong couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.
"A foolish trick," Geng Xiong thought.
But Mo Yu smirked, his voice calm but full of power. "This is nothing but a small trick."
With that, he uttered a single word.
"Break!"
The moment Mo Yu's voice rang out, a deafening explosion shook the entire training field, echoing like thunder.
The sound marked the beginning of a new chapter for the Black Thunder Banner.
Everyone immediately turned their attention to the platform, where Geng Xiong's gray lightning spear hovered ominously above Mo Yu's head, radiating an immense destructive force.
Despite the power of the attack, Mo Yu calmly reached out with his right hand and grasped the massive spear by its tip.
A wave of invisible force erupted from Mo Yu, pressing down on the spear with overwhelming power.
Geng Xiong's expression immediately changed as he felt a terrifying force surging toward him. It was as if a volcano had erupted, sending waves of destructive energy his way.
The pressure was so immense that the air around them cracked, producing loud sonic booms.
What shocked Geng Xiong the most was that the power seemed endless, continuously eroding his attack.
And the source of this power was Mo Yu!
Crack!
Moments later, cracks appeared on the surface of Geng Xiong's massive thunder spear.
Geng Xiong's eyes widened in fear. He quickly funneled all his Dou Qi into the spear, but it was too late. The spear was like a dam with a fatal crack, and once it broke, there would be no stopping the flood.
A slight smirk appeared on Mo Yu's lips.
Boom!
Mo Yu's hand clenched down on the spear, and with a sharp sound, the thunder spear twisted and buckled, as if an enormous invisible hand had crushed it.
"Shatter!" Mo Yu commanded.
With a final twist, the thunder spear exploded with a loud crack, disintegrating into a storm of energy.
The resulting shockwave was like a hurricane, sweeping across the training field. Geng Xiong's body trembled violently before being thrown backward, flying hundreds of meters across the ground before he finally came to a stop.
His face was pale, his arms reduced to bone, and his breath was weak—he looked like a man on the brink of death.
Geng Xiong had lost consciousness.
The soldiers of the Black Thunder Banner stood in stunned silence.
Even Lei Qingning and Lei Shi were momentarily dumbstruck.
Geng Xiong, a fighter with the strength to rival a three-star Dou Zun, had been defeated by Mo Yu in just one move.
"This… Is this the terrifying power of our new captain?"
The 3,000 soldiers of the Black Thunder Banner were left in awe, their hearts filled with newfound respect.
The Lei Clan revered strength, and in this world, the one with the strongest fist ruled. By defeating Geng Xiong in such a decisive and domineering way, Mo Yu had demonstrated his overwhelming power, earning their submission.
Mang Dian, too, watched in awe. Although he had always known that Mo Yu was incredibly talented, seeing him defeat the infamous Geng Xiong in a single strike still left him speechless.
"It seems the clan leader's judgment was right. The captain truly is a monster," Mang Dian thought, feeling both admiration and reverence for Mo Yu.
Mo Feng and Mo Tao were similarly stunned. It wasn't until a gust of wind blew across their faces that they finally snapped out of their daze.
"No wonder Lord Cangxuan wants to pass the position of family head to the Black Thunder Captain. He's incredibly powerful," Mo Feng murmured to herself.
With such ease in defeating Geng Xiong, Mo Yu's strength was clearly at least at the five-star Dou Zun level. If he had been raised in the Lei Clan with access to their resources, his power might already rival that of the Four Generals of the Black Demon Army.
This made Mo Yu the perfect candidate to lead the Mo family back to glory.
On the training field, Mo Yu remained calm, unaffected by the awe-filled gazes of the soldiers. His eyes drifted away from the unconscious Geng Xiong and settled on the three remaining squad captains, including Mang Dian.
These three were strong, and Mo Yu had a certain fondness for Mang Dian.
"Submit to me, and within three years, I will help you all break through to Dou Zun," Mo Yu said, his voice calm yet powerful.
The three captains were stunned by his offer.
"Though you're all at the peak of Dou Zong, your Dou Di bloodline is thin, making it difficult for you to break through to Dou Zun. However, I come from a declining branch of the Mo family, and I've grown to my current level using my own methods. It won't be impossible for me to help you achieve the same."
"Of course, it's up to you. If you don't submit, that's fine. I only offered because I believe you have potential. This is a one-time opportunity."
Without hesitation, Mang Dian stepped forward and bowed respectfully. "I will follow Captain Mo's orders from this day forward."
Mang Dian had always admired Mo Yu, and now, with such an enticing offer, he was the first to pledge his loyalty.
After hearing Mang Dian's words, Lei Qingning and Lei Shi exchanged glances. When they saw Geng Xiong's unconscious body and considered the opportunity to break through to Dou Zun, they made up their minds.
Both bowed deeply to Mo Yu. "We will follow Captain Mo's orders from this day forward."
Mo Yu's expression remained calm as he nodded. He then looked at the 3,000 soldiers of the Black Thunder Banner and said softly, "And what about you?"
"Greetings, Captain Mo! From this day forward, we follow you!"
With that, the 3,000 soldiers knelt on one knee in unison, their thunderous voices shaking the sky.
(End of Chapter)
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