Chapter 326: True Origin Devouring Thunder
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Learning that the Heavenly Profound Treasure Hall might originate from the Great Thousand World, Mo Yu's silver eyes flickered with a faint and obscure light.
Reincarnated for the third time, Mo Yu knew that whether it was the continent of his previous life, the current Dou Qi Continent, or even the one where the Martial Ancestor resided, they were all subordinate planes to the Great Thousand World.
The Heavenly Profound Treasure Hall mentioned by Lan Yingying, both in its characteristics and functions, did not seem to be a native artifact of the Dou Qi Continent. Instead, it was more likely to have come from another subordinate plane or even a higher plane.
Thinking of this, Mo Yu's heart began to stir.
Although it was unclear why the Heavenly Profound Treasure Hall had descended to the Dou Qi Continent, its ability to traverse planes suggested that it might be an artifact above the emperor grade. Even if it had suffered severe damage during its descent, subduing it would bring unimaginable benefits to Mo Yu.
Even if he couldn't tame the Heavenly Profound Treasure Hall, obtaining an emperor-grade prototype weapon from it could be tremendously beneficial for his future breakthrough to Dou Di.
On the Dou Qi Continent, where the source energy of the Emperor had disappeared for tens of thousands of years, anything related to the "Emperor" would drive even peak Dou Sheng powerhouses mad with desire.
Although these thoughts surged through his mind, they lasted only a moment externally. After gaining Lan Yingying's information, Mo Yu resolved to participate in the Weapon Alliance's Refining Convention.
"Senior Sister Lan, what are the requirements or restrictions for participating in this competition?" Mo Yu asked, looking at the mature woman in front of him.
"Requirements? Not many, actually. As long as you're a weapon refiner and can refine a weapon of fourth grade or above, you're eligible," Lan Yingying replied.
"Oh? Fourth grade or above, huh." Mo Yu nodded slightly, somewhat surprised at the low bar for entry.
However, considering the decline of refining techniques on the Dou Qi Continent, he understood. With that, a faint smile curved Mo Yu's lips. Two years should be more than enough to win the competition.
"Junior Brother Mo, if you're planning to participate, you'd better set out six months in advance. The Weapon Alliance headquarters is in the Western Region of Central Plains, far from here. Don't miss the event."
Seeing through Mo Yu's intent, Lan Yingying smiled gently, offering her advice.
"Rest assured, Senior Sister Lan. I have my plans," Mo Yu replied calmly. He had a timeline in mind but needed to resolve matters in the Jia Ma Empire first.
Once everything was settled, Mo Yu would head to Central Plains for the competition. Coincidentally, it would also give him a chance to trade for Na Ling with the Weapon Alliance's senior brother, whom he had yet to meet. Ideally, he could push the Flash Void Breaking Thunder to its peak state.
"By the way, Junior Brother, I have some insider news regarding Mu Lan Valley," Lan Yingying said with a sudden change of expression.
"Mu Lan Valley? What about them?" Seeing her seriousness, Mo Yu frowned slightly and asked.
"I know an elder from Mu Lan Valley with a fairly high status. Once, when his sword broke, he asked me to repair it.
During the repair, he inadvertently let slip that Mu Lan Valley and Yun Lan Sect seem to be plotting something recently. Your name even came up in their discussions.
I suspect they're aware of your conflict with Yun Lan Sect. Given your enmity with Mu Lan Valley, it's likely the two factions are planning to join forces against you," Lan Yingying explained.
"Yun Lan Sect and Mu Lan Valley joining forces..."
Mo Yu muttered, tapping his fingers on the table without revealing any emotion.
While this alliance was both reasonable and unexpected, Mo Yu was no longer the panicked youth who had fled in haste. Now in control of Yuan Manor's power, he didn't consider the alliance of the two factions a threat.
"Thank you for the information, Senior Sister. Since you've traveled such a long way, why not rest for a few days in Yuan Manor?" Mo Yu smiled lightly.
Appreciating the value of the information Lan Yingying had provided, Mo Yu's opinion of her improved further.
"Hehe, then I'll take you up on your offer, Junior Brother." Lan Yingying smiled as she bit her lip lightly.
Under Mo Yu's instructions, Lan Yingying was led to a luxurious guest room by Yuan Manor's subordinates. Meanwhile, Mo Yu entered a secret chamber, retrieving the souls of several Dou Huang and Dou Wang experts he had slain during the battle on the Northern Desert Plain.
With the ravages of the Black Lotus Soul Thunder, he slowly devoured them...
Five Days Later
In Yuan Manor's grand hall, Xiao Li beamed with excitement as he addressed Mo Yu, who had just emerged from seclusion:
"Mo Yu, the matter with the three major forces has been resolved. They've all agreed to join Yuan Manor."
Hearing this, Mo Yu nodded indifferently, unsurprised.
The leaders of the three forces had witnessed the might of the Black Demon Army. While they didn't know the exact nature of Mo Yu's relationship with the Lei Clan, they could guess that Yuan Manor wasn't as simple as it seemed.
Given this, submission was their only path to survival.
"With the three factions now aligned with us, Yuan Manor has grown stronger. It's time to plan our counterattack on Yun Lan Sect!" Mo Yu said coldly, rising to his feet.
Hearing this, Xiao Li froze for a moment before his eyes lit up with excitement.
The Xiao Clan had been destroyed by Yun Lan Sect, and the prospect of avenging his fallen kin stirred even the usually composed Xiao Li.
"Mo Yu, are we finally going to take on Yun Lan Sect and avenge our clan?" Xiao Li's eyes turned red as he thought of his murdered relatives.
"Yes, it's time to end this," Mo Yu said coldly, a flash of icy resolve glinting in his silver eyes as an image of a kind old man surfaced in his mind.
"Good! When do we set out for Jia Ma Empire?" Xiao Li asked eagerly.
"Within half a year..." Mo Yu replied. "First, mobilize Yuan Manor's forces across the Black-Corner Region to gather some resources for me."
Now that Yuan Manor had become the Black-Corner Region's dominant force, its reach extended across the entire region. It was time for the region's resources to benefit Mo Yu.
Mo Yu's plan was to use these resources to push the Thunder Soul at the bottom of the Thunder Soul Rankings to its peak. This would help him break through to Dou Huang.
Once he reached Dou Huang, wielding two peak-level Thunder Soul abilities, his combat strength would rival, if not surpass, that of Xiao Yan in the same realm.
This peaceful period was the perfect opportunity to increase his strength. As for returning to Jia Ma Empire, that could wait until after his breakthrough.
"No problem. Leave it to me!" Xiao Li agreed readily. "What kind of resources do you need?"
"Anything imbued with powerful energy," Mo Yu said after a moment of thought. "Whether it's magical cores above fourth-grade or rare fruits and flowers containing special energies, I want it all. And I need a lot—more is always better!"
Pausing, Mo Yu fixed his gaze on Xiao Li and added, "After I enter seclusion, I'm leaving Yuan Manor entirely in your hands. You must ensure this is done well!"
"Magical cores above fourth-grade... rare energy-rich treasures..." Xiao Li muttered, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes.
In the northwestern continent, fourth-grade magical cores were considered top-tier materials. For Mo Yu, this was just the minimum requirement, and he needed them in vast quantities.
Shaking his head, Xiao Li suppressed his curiosity about Mo Yu's plans. Nodding firmly, he said, "Don't worry, Mo Yu. Even if I have to raid every faction in the Black-Corner Region, I'll gather what you need!"
Watching Xiao Li's departing figure, Mo Yu glanced toward the direction of Jia Nan Academy.
"Xiao Yan, sealed at the base of the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower, should be unsealed in about a year," Mo Yu murmured thoughtfully.
After a brief contemplation, Mo Yu shook his head and decided not to dwell on such thoughts. As for Xiao Yan's safety, he wasn't worried in the slightest. After all, Xiao Yan was the Children of Fate, destined to become the future Yan Emperor.
What Mo Yu truly needed to worry about was catching up in cultivation. If he didn't break through to the Dou Huang realm soon, he might be overtaken by Xiao Yan, who would emerge from the tower with immense progress.
With the support of Flame Mantra, and after devouring the Fallen Heart Flame, Xiao Yan had reached the peak of the Dou Wang realm in just two short years.
Fortunately, Mo Yu was not without his own fortuitous encounters. The Thunder Soul he possessed was no weaker than Xiao Yan's Heavenly Flames.
This time, Mo Yu chose to awaken a Thunder Soul ranked twelfth on the list—True Origin Devouring Thunder, a power among the lower-ranked Thunder Souls.
The True Origin Devouring Thunder could disrupt the Dou Qi flow within an opponent's body during combat, causing chaos in their Dou Qi circulation. Furthermore, during battle, it continuously absorbed and devoured the opponent's Dou Qi for its own use.
This ability granted it unparalleled endurance. The longer the fight lasted, the more Dou Qi it drained from its opponent, weakening them significantly while the owner of the Thunder Soul experienced minimal energy consumption.
One of its greatest advantages was its rapid growth when provided with ample resources. Unlike many other elemental powers, the True Origin Devouring Thunder could quickly absorb almost any type of energy, making resource collection a critical task for Mo Yu. This was precisely why he had Xiao Li relentlessly scouring for materials.
However, its shortcomings were equally clear. Compared to higher-ranked Thunder Soul, it lacked explosive power and offensive capability, making it better suited for prolonged battles.
Nevertheless, as Mo Yu had already mastered other Thunder Souls, he cared little about such limitations. Each thunder soul served a specific purpose, and the True Origin Devouring Thunder was no exception.
The vast mountain range stretched endlessly, its verdant greenery unbroken as far as the eye could see. Roars of magical beasts occasionally echoed through the forest, startling resting birds into flight.
Amidst a steep cliff face, a massive boulder jutted outward. Its surface, polished smooth by years of wind and rain, gleamed faintly under the sunlight.
On this boulder stood a silver-eyed youth—Mo Yu, who had left Mo City. Considering the commotion likely to arise from awakening the True Origin Devouring Thunder and breaking through to the Dou Huang realm, he naturally couldn't attempt this within the bustling and noisy Mo City.
Thus, after informing Xiao Li, Mo Yu, accompanied by Medusa, ventured deep into the mountains. Here, in the vast wilderness, any disturbance would be swallowed by the endless layers of peaks and valleys.
The resources Xiao Li had collected were delivered to Medusa at a midway point on the mountain, who then passed them on to Mo Yu.
Mo Yu scanned the steep cliff walls around him. The silence was so absolute that even the chirping of birds was absent. After a moment, he nodded in satisfaction and looked upward, calling with a faint smile, "Cai Lin, please ensure I'm not disturbed. Leave the resources Xiao Li sent on the boulder behind me."
A graceful silhouette stood at the mountain's summit, but Cai Lin remained utterly indifferent to his words, neither responding nor even glancing in his direction.
Unbothered by her cold demeanor, Mo Yu chuckled lightly and shook his head. He knew from the original story that Cai Lin was someone with a cold exterior but a warm heart. Although their bond had started due to She Lao and some unexpected events, Mo Yu considered himself no less capable than Xiao Yan. With She Lao acting as a matchmaker, he felt confident he could win over Cai Lin eventually.
Settling onto the smooth boulder, Mo Yu crossed his legs and slowly closed his eyes. After a few moments, his breathing and heartbeat reached a steady rhythm. Then, with a flick of his finger, colorful magical cores, peculiar herbs, and various rare treasures of heaven and earth appeared, suspended in the air before him, drawn from his storage ring.
These treasures, though strange in appearance, radiated a unique energy that evoked a sense of comfort, like soaking in a warm spring.
Sensing the immense energy within the items before him, Mo Yu smiled faintly. These were, of course, the resources Xiao Li had been tirelessly gathering. Just one of the storage rings was worth millions of gold coins.
Now, Mo Yu possessed eight such rings, and Xiao Li continued to source more from the Black-Corner Region and deliver them to him.
"I wonder how many of these rings it'll take to nurture the True Origin Devouring Thunder to its peak..." Mo Yu murmured to himself.
With a flick of his finger, a faint strand of pale-white thunder leaped from his palm. Like a ravenous infant, the thunder darted toward the gathered treasures, hungrily devouring their energy...
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