Chapter 327: Advancement to Dou Huang!
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In the lush mountain forests, peaks pierced the clouds like sharp blades, majestic and awe-inspiring. On a certain cliffside ledge, a massive boulder jutted outward, and a silver-eyed youth sat cross-legged atop it.
Before him, a pale-white, flickering thunder spiraled in midair, its terrifying electrical currents crackling furiously as it devoured an array of treasures brimming with potent energy.
After consuming the contents of countless storage rings, the True Origin Devouring Thunder was no longer the feeble spark it once was. Pulsating with ferocious, destructive might, it unleashed a suppressive pressure across the surrounding mountain range, forcing weaker magical beasts into trembling retreat.
As one of the Thunder Souls comparable to the Heavenly Flames, even the lowest-ranked True Origin Devouring Thunder stood far above ordinary phenomena. Its potent thunder energy would make even Dou Huang experts wary.
The serene mountains echoed with nothing but the occasional rustle of leaves. Any passing magical beasts, overwhelmed by the thunder's oppressive aura, would flee in terror, leaving this area especially tranquil.
Time passed in the peace of the wilderness. Almost a month had gone by since Mo Yu secluded himself here. For the majority of that time, he remained by the side of the True Origin Devouring Thunder, occasionally leaving only briefly.
Over this period, the thunder had grown significantly through its relentless devouring of treasures. From its initial palm-sized form, it now expanded to an impressive three-zhang size. Its erupting white electrical currents were so intense that the very air trembled under their fury.
"Nearly reaching its third stage, growth phase," Mo Yu murmured, his silver eyes fixed intently on the formidable thunder before him.
At the mountain peak, Medusa sat cross-legged on a smooth boulder. Her long, slender eyes opened slightly, glancing at Mo Yu's location on the cliff below. When her gaze fell upon the pale-white thunder coiling around Mo Yu, now vastly larger and more fearsome than a month ago, her delicate features tensed subtly, and a trace of astonishment flickered in her eyes.
Although the True Origin Devouring Thunder could not yet harm her, its raw, destructive energy caused even her to feel faint discomfort.
What shocked her more was the insatiable appetite of this thunder. It continuously absorbed energy treasures like a ravenous beast, growing stronger with each passing day.
In just one month, Medusa had delivered numerous batches of resources collected by Xiao Li. By rough estimate, the True Origin Devouring Thunder had consumed the contents of eighteen storage rings—each one filled with treasures worth as much as the entire wealth of the Mo Clan from Yan City.
In this single month, Mo Yu had essentially drained the resources equivalent to eighteen Mo Clans. And yet, the thunder showed no signs of being satisfied. Medusa's gaze softened with subtle curiosity as she watched Mo Yu.
At first, she had taken him for a talented but relatively ordinary young man from a small clan in the Jia Ma Empire, favored by She Lao due to his exceptional potential.
But the more she interacted with Mo Yu, the more she felt he was shrouded in mystery. Not only did he possess extraordinary talent, but his arsenal included powerful Thunder Souls that rivaled the fabled Heavenly Flames.
And the one before her wasn't the only thunder he controlled. The True Origin Devouring Thunder, still recovering from its weakened state, was already this terrifying. If it fully matured, its might would undoubtedly be earth-shattering.
Medusa's thoughts wandered to the enigmatic Lei Clan that had recently appeared, their sudden involvement hinting at a hidden depth to Mo Yu's background. As her curiosity about Mo Yu deepened, she was oblivious to one undeniable truth: once a woman grows curious about a man, her heart is already half-lost.
Another month flew by. During this time, the True Origin Devouring Thunder's appetite surged. It devoured an additional twenty-seven storage rings of treasures, averaging nearly one per day.
This ravenous consumption left Medusa secretly astonished. For perspective, the accumulated resources from nearly fifty storage rings—each filled with magical cores, rare herbs, and mystical treasures—were enough to bury a small hill.
Such massive quantities of raw energy would have been impossible for any ordinary cultivator to absorb. Without proper refinement, merely attempting to handle a fraction of these treasures would lead to catastrophic energy backlash.
Witnessing this, Medusa began to understand why Mo Yu was so intent on expanding Yuan Manor's influence. Only by controlling the entire Black-Corner Region could Mo Yu hope to sustain the insatiable appetite of his thunder.
Even so, each time Xiao Li delivered more resources, his calm expression couldn't hide the concern flickering in his eyes. Clearly, gathering such vast quantities wasn't easy, even for the dominant Yuan Manor.
At the mountain's base, Xiao Li had once again arrived, handing over another ten storage rings to Medusa. After receiving the rings, Medusa paused briefly before glancing back at Xiao Li. Noticing his solemn expression as he eyed the thunder-filled sky above, she arched an elegant brow and spoke.
"Worried about Mo Yu? Don't be. For him, this is merely an appetizer. The real challenge lies ahead—gathering even more resources."
Xiao Li's face froze briefly at her words. He had anticipated the demand would be immense but hadn't realized it would be so relentless.
This revelation left him with no choice. As he turned to leave, a cold glint flashed in his eyes. "It seems we'll need to deal with those forces that still resist Yuan Manor…"
In his heart, he resolved to consolidate Yuan Manor's hold over the Black-Corner Region. If necessary, they would annihilate any remaining opposition, stripping them of their wealth to fuel Mo Yu's ambitions.
On the mountaintop, Mo Yu opened his silver eyes, his hand sweeping toward the newly delivered rings from Medusa.
Observing the now-enormous pale-white thunder coiled before him, he murmured under his breath, "Such an endless appetite… Just how many more treasures will it take for the True Origin Devouring Thunder to reach its peak?"
If not for Yuan Manor's domination of the Black Alliance and its rise to supremacy in the Black-Corner Region, their resources would have been utterly drained by now.
"It seems even the lowest-ranked Thunder Soul demands an extraordinary amount of resources," Mo Yu sighed softly, shaking his head as he watched the True Origin Devouring Thunder grow greedier once again. Without hesitation, he retrieved more treasures from yet another storage ring, allowing the thunderbolt to absorb and devour them.
In the dense mountain forests, time passed indistinctly. Before anyone realized it, another month slipped by quietly.
It seemed the True Origin Devouring Thunder had reached its final growth stage. Over the past month, the energy it devoured had surpassed the combined total of the previous two months. In just thirty days, it consumed the resources from fifty storage rings.
This immense consumption came at a heavy cost. Yuan Manor had conducted brutal raids and plundering campaigns against the various factions in the Black-Corner Region. Over the month, blood was shed in every corner as countless sects were destroyed and stripped of their wealth.
Such ruthless behavior would have ruined Yuan Manor's reputation anywhere else in the Northwestern Continent. But in the chaos of the Black-Corner Region, where only the strong survived, Yuan Manor's ferocity wasn't scorned. Instead, its formidable strength earned both fear and respect.
Finally, after such enormous investments, Mo Yu reaped the rewards.
The moment the True Origin Devouring Thunder devoured the energy from the ninety-seventh storage ring, a surge of violent and overwhelming energy erupted from the mountaintop. The tranquil forest shattered as bowl-thick streaks of thunder roared across the sky, crashing into the forest below like earth-shattering thunder.
Feeling the familiar, chaotic energy, Mo Yu's face lit up with joy. Having spent years dealing with this thunderbolt in his past life, he recognized it instantly—it was the energy of the True Origin Devouring Thunder at its peak!
After absorbing such an immense amount of energy, the True Origin Devouring Thunder had finally returned to its pinnacle form.
Amidst the serene mountain forest, the pale-white thunder suddenly began churning violently, releasing waves of ferocious energy.
Witnessing this, Medusa's beautiful eyes gleamed with a hint of gravity as she murmured, "So this is the thunder he nurtured with such an overwhelming amount of energy. Its power is nearly on par with the Green Lotus Core Flame…"
While Medusa was still processing her astonishment, the pale-white thunderbolt abruptly flew toward Mo Yu. Its violent and fearsome appearance vanished instantly, shrinking into a palm-sized lightning orb that curled up obediently in his hand, like a pet returning to its master.
This scene left Medusa even more shocked. A thunder on par with a Heavenly Flame had been so effortlessly controlled by Mo Yu.
Her beautiful eyes lingered on the silver-eyed youth for a long moment. At that instant, she began to understand why She Lao held Mo Yu in such high regard.
Unaware of Medusa's thoughts, Mo Yu focused entirely on the thunder. The moment the True Origin Devouring Thunder entered his body, an immense surge of Thunder Soul energy flooded into him.
This energy was far more potent than anything Mo Yu had encountered before.
If the medicinal power of a Fighting Spirit Pill was like a small stream, then the energy provided by the fully-restored True Origin Devouring Thunder was akin to a boundless lake.
Under the immense influx of Thunder Soul energy, Mo Yu's aura surged explosively in just a quarter of an hour.
Observing this, Medusa couldn't help but pause in surprise. In the blink of an eye, Mo Yu's cultivation broke through another star, advancing him to the eighth star of the Dou Wang realm.
But the Thunder Soul energy didn't stop there. As it continued to pour into Mo Yu's body, his aura climbed higher and higher.
On the mountaintop, energy howled as pale-white Thunder Soul energy erupted and then converged into Mo Yu's seated figure.
"Is this guy… planning to directly break through to Dou Huang?"
Medusa's red lips parted slightly in shock. She hadn't expected Mo Yu's aura to soar so relentlessly.
Advancing from Dou Wang to Dou Huang was no trivial matter. Such a leap required an enormous accumulation of energy over time.
Typically, this transformation was only possible through prolonged cultivation and energy collection. Mo Yu, having reached Dou Wang only two years ago, logically shouldn't have accumulated nearly enough energy for such a breakthrough.
However, the sudden influx of Thunder Soul energy provided him with the perfect opportunity to reach the Dou Huang level.
Now, all Mo Yu needed to do was absorb enough of the thunder energy. Once it was fully integrated into his body, his advancement to Dou Huang would be inevitable!
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