Chapter 542: The Divine Clan Mark, Lei Yin's Challenge
"Tenth-grade... Divine Bloodline!!"
All the members of the Lei Clan stood in stunned silence, staring at the black-silver lightning pillar shooting into the sky. They all possessed the Lei Clan's bloodline, so the overwhelming pressure felt even more intense for them. Many of them couldn't bear it, and with a thud, they knelt to the ground, their faces filled with fervor.
Xiao Yixian and Qinglin looked around in astonishment, seeing more than half of the Lei Clan members kneeling, including people like Mu Mang. However, some elders and powerful figures like Mang Tianchi managed to remain standing, though they slightly bowed and dared not look directly at the black-silver lightning shadow in the center of the arena.
"What an amazing young man... A Divine Bloodline! Finally, the Lei Clan has a Divine Bloodline!" Mang Tianchi sighed with undisguised joy in his voice.
As a member of the Lei Clan, he understood very well just how important the Divine Bloodline was to an ancient clan like theirs. Aside from the long-gone Xiao Clan, it was said that only the Gu Clan and the Soul Clan had Divine Bloodlines among the ancient seven clans. But now, the Lei Clan also had one.
"Haha, I knew I wasn't wrong about this kid! It's a good thing I moved quickly back then to make him my son-in-law. Otherwise, we would have missed out on a rare genius. With him, even a hundred years from now, the Gu Clan and Soul Clan won't be able to stand over the Lei Clan!" On the towering tree, Lei Ying laughed as he looked at the black-silver figure, grinning at the two stunned people behind him.
"Divine…"
Lei Dong and Lei Fei'er exchanged shocked glances. Although they had guessed this might happen earlier, seeing their speculation come true still left them in disbelief. After all, a Divine Bloodline hadn't appeared in the Lei Clan for thousands of years.
"He... really has the Divine Bloodline."
Lei Fei'er's beautiful eyes were locked onto the tall figure. With the power of the Divine Bloodline, Mo Yu seemed otherworldly, as if he were unreachable. Even someone as proud as Lei Fei'er had to admit that Mo Yu was worthy of being her husband.
As she thought about this, a blush crept across Lei Fei'er's flawless face.
The black-silver lightning pillar shot into the sky and slowly dissipated after a long while, finally turning into a streak of silver light that re-entered Mo Yu's body. Only then did Mo Yu slowly open his silver eyes. Noticing the silent atmosphere around him, he raised an eyebrow and looked at the three Lei Clan elders, whose faces were filled with fervor.
"Was this the power of the Heaven Thunder Body?" Mo Yu murmured inwardly, realizing something. He was fully aware of his own bloodline; he definitely did not have the Divine Bloodline of the ancient Dou Emperor ancestors.
As for the black-silver lightning pillar, it didn't come from his bloodline but rather from the effects of his Heaven Thunder Body. Mo Yu chuckled to himself at this unintended misunderstanding, but he didn't plan to explain. In reality, the Heaven Thunder Body wasn't weaker than a Divine Bloodline; in fact, it was even stronger. So, in essence, he wasn't deceiving the Lei Clan.
"It truly is a Divine Bloodline..."
While Mo Yu was deep in thought, the three Lei Clan elders, after chanting excitedly to themselves for a while, finally calmed down. They smiled at Mo Yu, and their expressions turned serious as they extended their hands respectfully. With a subtle gesture, a large seal, glowing with thunder and carved with a true dragon, appeared in their hands.
As soon as the Thunder Dragon Seal appeared, all the Lei Clan members showed expressions of deep reverence.
Seeing the seal, Mang Tianchi let out a breath and muttered, "The Thunder Dragon Seal... something the Lei Clan hasn't used in thousands of years. Finally, it's being brought out again."
Though Qinglin and Xiao Yixian didn't know exactly what the seal was, they could tell from the atmosphere that it was no ordinary object.
On the testing platform, the Lei Clan elder holding the Thunder Dragon Seal looked reverent and visibly excited. The Thunder Dragon Seal, which hadn't been used in thousands of years, was finally being unsealed!
"Black Thunder Captain, I am Lei Xuan. From now on, if you encounter any difficulties in the clan, you may come to me. Now, are you ready to receive your clan mark?"
Holding the Thunder Dragon Seal, Lei Xuan, the elder, looked at Mo Yu with eager eyes and spoke softly.
"I'm ready." Mo Yu nodded, unsure whether the Divine Clan Mark would benefit him in any way. Regardless, receiving another clan mark wouldn't harm him.
Seeing Mo Yu agree, Lei Xuan's expression grew more serious. A storm of energy erupted from his body as he tightened his grip on the Thunder Dragon Seal and swung his arm, carving intricate, mysterious paths in the air. With the movement of the Thunder Dragon Seal, a strange lightning clan mark was quickly engraved on Mo Yu's forehead.
This lightning was a vibrant and radiant color, far more powerful than the one on Lei Yin's forehead. Although the difference between a Divine Bloodline and an eighth-grade bloodline was only two grades, the gap between them was as vast as heaven and earth.
As the lightning clan mark gradually appeared, Lei Xuan's face grew more solemn. His hand, clutching the Thunder Dragon Seal, began to tremble slightly as the energy within his body was rapidly drained.
"What a terrifying Thunder Dragon Seal. No wonder no one has had the qualifications to use it for a thousand years. With how quickly it drains energy, anyone without the strength of a Dou Saint would be sucked dry in an instant!"
Feeling the rapid loss of energy within him, Lei Xuan's face turned slightly grim. He quickly focused and controlled his arm, ensuring that the mark's trajectory was perfect.
Szzzz!
The patterns from the Thunder Dragon Seal floated just half an inch above Mo Yu's forehead, and the lightning mark continued to form.
"Hah!"
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the process of engraving the clan mark took a full ten minutes to complete. By the time the lightning clan mark was solidified, even the powerful Lei Xuan was sweating, though his eyes gleamed with excitement.
"It's done."
Hearing the elder's voice, Mo Yu slowly opened his eyes. As soon as he did, the lightning clan mark on his forehead erupted with brilliant thunderous light!
Thud!
Under this sudden burst of light, many powerful Lei Clan members couldn't resist the pressure on their souls. With a thud, they knelt down toward Mo Yu, their faces full of devotion.
"Haha, a Divine Clan Mark! After thousands of years, the Lei Clan finally has another one!"
From the distant sky, a faint, domineering laugh echoed. It was clear that the voice's owner was an extraordinarily bold figure.
"Even the clan leader is impressed," Lei Xuan murmured in surprise before bowing slightly in the direction of the voice.
The lightning glow only lasted a moment before it was absorbed back into the lightning clan mark on Mo Yu's forehead, and the mark itself faded as well. This kind of clan mark didn't show unless the bearer wanted to reveal it.
However, Mo Yu realized that despite the grandeur of the Divine Clan Mark, it didn't have much impact on him. The clan mark enhanced the power of the bloodline, but Mo Yu's bloodline wasn't even as strong as an ordinary Lei Clan member's, so the mark's power boost was limited. Fortunately, Mo Yu didn't rely on his bloodline for strength; his Heaven Thunder Body was more than enough.
In the corner of the square, a figure cloaked in black robes watched Mo Yu intently, a cold glint in his eyes.
"I didn't expect the Lei Clan to produce a Divine Bloodline. This person could become a major threat to the Soul Clan in the future and might even interfere with our plans. I'll have to find a way to eliminate him in secret."
"Let's go. There's nothing more to see. It's clear that this Black Thunder Captain will surpass everyone in the clan soon. As for the Captain's Tournament, there's no need for it anymore. Just declare Mo Yu the champion," Lei Xuan said with a smile after the lightning faded.
Though Lei Xuan wasn't fully aware of Mo Yu's true strength, the Divine Bloodline spoke for itself. The tournament had no meaning for someone of Mo Yu's caliber.
Mo Yu thought for a moment and then nodded. With his strength, the tournament was indeed meaningless.
"Wait."
Just as the elder finished speaking, Lei Yin's cold voice suddenly rang out.
"Hm?" The three elders were surprised and frowned slightly. "What is it?"
"The Captain's Tournament can't be canceled. It's a major event held every few years in our Lei Clan. Even though the appearance of a Divine Bloodline is a momentous occasion, everyone is still unfamiliar with the Black Thunder Captain. Let this be an opportunity for the clan to get to know him better," Lei Yin said, his voice resolute under the many watching eyes.
Hearing this, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow. It seemed that General Lei Hu wasn't willing to back down just yet.
Many in the square nodded at Lei Yin's suggestion, unaware of his real motives. They simply thought it would be a good chance to see the Divine Bloodline in action. After all, with Mo Yu's talent, it wouldn't be long before he became a major figure in the Lei Clan, and ordinary people wouldn't have the chance to see him again.
The three elders hesitated, then looked at Mo Yu and asked, "Black Thunder Captain, everyone seems eager to witness your skills. What do you think?"
Despite their high status, the elders treated Mo Yu with great respect, given his Divine Bloodline.
Mo Yu was momentarily taken aback. He glanced at the eager crowd below the platform, then nodded with a slight smile. "Sure."
It was just a warm-up, after all. If Lei Yin wanted to challenge him, Mo Yu would be happy to see how well the man could fight.
Seeing Mo Yu agree, the three elders nodded. "Very well. Let's have the sixteen captains of the Eight Banners come up for today's tournament."
"No need."
At that moment, Lei Yin raised his hand again, his eyes locking onto the three elders as he said firmly, "I, General Lei Hu, challenge Black Thunder Captain Mo Yu!"
Swoosh!
As soon as Lei Yin spoke, the entire crowd's attention snapped toward the lean figure on the platform. Many people exchanged surprised looks.
One was General Lei Hu, one of the four great generals of the Black Demon Army, and an experienced Lei Clan genius. The other was Mo Yu, the first person in thousands of years to possess a Divine Bloodline. Now these two were about to face off—this would be explosive.
"General Lei Hu, you're one of the four great generals of the Black Demon Army. It's not appropriate for you to challenge the Black Thunder Captain," Lei Xuan frowned and spoke sternly.
Though Mo Yu had the Divine Bloodline, he had grown up outside the clan and may not have the same level of strength as someone like Lei Yin, who had been trained by the clan's resources his entire life. If Mo Yu lost, it would affect his reputation.
Lei Yin knew this well, which was why he was so eager to challenge Mo Yu. Even with his pride, Lei Yin knew his eighth-grade bloodline couldn't surpass Mo Yu's Divine Bloodline. However, since Mo Yu hadn't yet received the clan's inheritance, his strength might not be as overwhelming as expected.
Lei Yin's plan was to defeat Mo Yu before he had fully matured. If he waited too long, Mo Yu would grow into his Divine Bloodline, and Lei Yin would be left in the dust. For someone as proud as Lei Yin, that was unacceptable.
He had to win at least once.
With that in mind, Lei Yin turned around, his savage eyes locking onto the slender figure of Mo Yu on the platform. His voice was cold and challenging.
"You should know I'm targeting you. Even if you have the Divine Bloodline, to win the respect of the Lei Clan and become Fei'er's husband, you'll need to show your true strength. Otherwise, your Divine Bloodline will be nothing more than an empty title.
Right now, I'm giving you the chance to challenge me. Whether you have the courage to accept, we shall see."
The rules of the Captain's Tournament didn't allow generals to challenge captains, but captains could challenge generals. Lei Yin was baiting Mo Yu into making the first move.
Swoosh!
As soon as Lei Yin finished speaking, a wave of murmurs spread through the crowd. No one expected Lei Yin to use such a provocative tactic. Even though everyone saw through his intent, no one exposed him.
Unlike other ancient clans, the Lei Clan admired warriors and loved battle.
As a bearer of the first Divine Bloodline in thousands of years, Mo Yu was revered like a god among the Lei Clan members. If he refused this challenge, his reputation wouldn't be damaged, but the lofty image he had just established might lose a bit of its luster.
"Oh?"
Under countless fervent gazes, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow, quickly understanding Lei Yin's intention. He smiled nonchalantly.
"If General Lei Hu wants a duel, then I, Mo Yu, accept your challenge…" (End of Chapter)
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