Chapter 330: A Conspiracy Unfolds, Mo Yu's Out of Seclusion
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"Demon Flame Valley and the Black Emperor Sect attacked our Yuan Manor."
Hearing this, Mo Yu's brows furrowed slightly as he inquired, "Why did Demon Flame Valley and the Black Emperor Sect target Yuan Manor?"
Qiu Shui replied respectfully, "Master, about half a year ago, just as you entered seclusion, Qi Shan, the top alchemist of the Black Emperor Sect, abruptly announced his departure from their ranks to join Yuan Manor.
This caused a significant uproar in the Black-Corner Region, and the Black Emperor Sect was both shocked and dissatisfied. However, due to Yuan Manor's growing power, they had no choice but to swallow their grievances.
Initially, the matter seemed to settle down. However, three months ago, Hall Master Xiao Li led our forces to subjugate various unruly factions in the Black-Corner Region, significantly expanding Yuan Manor's territory and influence. Among these factions, some held strong ties to Demon Flame Valley, angering them deeply.
Upon learning of this, the Black Emperor Sect allied with Demon Flame Valley to target Yuan Manor. With both you and Cai Lin in seclusion, Yuan Manor struggled against their combined forces. If not for timely support from Jia Nan Academy, we might not have endured."
Mo Yu's expression darkened as he muttered under his breath, "Demon Flame Valley... Black Emperor Sect..."
These names were not unfamiliar to him.
He had personally visited the Black Emperor Sect before. Qi Shan's defection appeared to outsiders as opportunistic, given Yuan Manor's rise, but in reality, it was due to Mo Yu's use of the Black Lotus Soul Thunder to enslave him.
Even if the Black Emperor Sect harbored resentment, Mo Yu had never been concerned. After all, Mo Tianxing was merely a Four-Star Dou Zong.
However, Demon Flame Valley's involvement caught him slightly off guard.
Based on his memory, aside from Jia Nan Academy, Demon Flame Valley was one of the Black-Corner Region's most deeply hidden powerhouses.
Its founder, Di Mo the Ghost Elder, was a renowned Seven-Star Dou Zong.
Such a high-level Dou Zong was formidable even by Central Plains' top-tier standards, capable of holding key positions in sects like the Four Pavilions.
Although Yuan Manor was now the Black-Corner Region's most prominent force on the surface, it still fell slightly short when compared to Demon Flame Valley, a veteran powerhouse.
That was the past, however. After half a year in seclusion, Mo Yu had advanced to the Dou Huang level, and his Thunder Spirit companion, Xiao Jin, had gained the strength to threaten high-ranking Dou Zongs.
Even if Demon Flame Valley and the Black Emperor Sect joined forces, Mo Yu had no intention of retreating.
Just as he prepared to speak, the sound of rushing wind echoed nearby. A Yuan Manor member, a Da Dou Shi, hurriedly approached.
Initially intending to report to Qiu Shui, the individual froze upon spotting the silver-eyed young man at the center. His expression shifted to delight as he exclaimed, "Manor Lord, you've emerged from seclusion!"
"Yes." Mo Yu nodded lightly. Noticing the urgency in the messenger's demeanor, his brows furrowed slightly. "What happened?"
The member's face turned grave as he quickly explained, "Manor Lord, Hall Master Xiao Li and Hall Master Zi Huo led theWolf Hall and the Lion Hall to subdue a faction called the Tianyun Sect, but they fell into an ambush orchestrated by Demon Flame Valley and the Black Emperor Sect. They are likely in grave danger!"
"What?"
Mo Yu's face darkened. He understood Xiao Li's actions—clearly an effort to gather resources for Yuan Manor.
However, unaware of his emergence from seclusion, Xiao Li had unwittingly walked into a trap set by their enemies.
"Take me there!" Mo Yu ordered, his tone decisive.
"I'll join you," a cold, elegant voice rang out. Turning around, Mo Yu saw Cai Lin, who had already arrived at Yuan Manor.
"Cai Lin, you..." Mo Yu's face lit up with surprise, and just as he was about to express gratitude, she interrupted him curtly.
"I'm not doing this for you. It's only because of She Lao's request!" Cai Lin retorted coldly.
Mo Yu chuckled sheepishly. Familiar with Cai Lin's prideful nature, he refrained from arguing with her tsundere remarks. He couldn't recall She Lao ever asking her to watch over Yuan Manor, though.
Shaking his head, Mo Yu turned to the messenger and said, "Lead me to the Tianyun Sect. Qiu Shui, stay behind with Qing Lin and the others to guard Yuan Manor."
"Understood!"
The messenger's excitement was evident. The sight of both Mo Yu and Cai Lin moving together inspired confidence; after all, they were considered the pillars of Yuan Manor, alongside Zi Huo.
Black-Corner Region, Tianyun Sect
The Tianyun Sect, located in the western Black-Corner Region, was a second-tier faction led by Wang Lin, a Three-Star Dou Wang.
Though relatively strong, the sect was only a modest player within the vast Black-Corner Region. However, at this moment, the Tianyun Sect had become the focal point of attention.
This was due to the confrontation unfolding there: Yuan Manor on one side and the Black Emperor Sect and Demon Flame Valley on the other.
"Wang Lin, how dare you conspire with Demon Flame Valley and the Black Emperor Sect to ambush Yuan Manor! Have you grown so bold as to court death?" A cold voice broke through the standoff. It was Xiao Li, leading his forces alongside Zi Huo, Lin Yan, and hundreds of Yuan Manor elites.
On the other side, Wang Lin's face turned pale upon hearing Xiao Li's scolding.
Yuan Manor's dominance in the Black-Corner Region was well-known. His actions had thoroughly offended them, leaving him reliant on Demon Flame Valley and the Black Emperor Sect for protection. Without their support, fleeing and abandoning everything would be his only option.
Helplessly, Wang Lin glanced at the yellow-robed elder and the red-haired old man at the forefront of the opposing side.
These two were Mo Tianxing, leader of the Black Emperor Sect, and Elder Fang of Demon Flame Valley.
This ambush against Yuan Manor was entirely at their insistence.
Caught in the crossfire of these powerful factions, Wang Lin could only hope that Demon Flame Valley and the Black Emperor Sect could suppress Yuan Manor.
Noticing Wang Lin's gaze, the red-haired elder sneered coldly before addressing Xiao Li. "I am Fang of Demon Flame Valley. The Tianyun Sect is a subsidiary of our Demon Flame Valley. Yuan Manor's oppression of them—is this a declaration of disregard for Demon Flame Valley?"
Xiao Li's face darkened. Though he had heard of Demon Flame Valley's secretive existence, its sudden claim over the Tianyun Sect raised suspicions.
He hadn't heard of this connection before, and while Yuan Manor had been aggressive, Xiao Li was cautious. To gather resources for Mo Yu, he had negotiated with various factions using a portion of Yuan Manor's future weaponry and medicinal pill production.
This arrangement allowed Yuan Manor to expand while maintaining some goodwill among the smaller factions.
The only uncertainty was whether these factions would trust Yuan Manor to honor its promises.
Most factions, intimidated by Yuan Manor's overwhelming power, reluctantly chose to believe in their sincerity and agreed to exchange resources. However, a few obstinate forces refused to cooperate, prompting Xiao Li to lead forces in eradicating and plundering their sects—though their numbers were no more than six or seven.
The Tianyun Sect had initially agreed to Yuan Manor's terms but later reneged, which led to Xiao Li and Zi Huo personally leading an attack against them.
Yet, the situation at hand left no doubt in Xiao Li's mind—this was an ambush orchestrated by none other than Demon Flame Valley and the Black Emperor Sect!
"Does Demon Flame Valley dare to oppose Yuan Manor? We'll crush them just the same!"
Zi Huo, the towering commander of the Lion Hall, stepped forward, his body radiating a suffocating aura of bloodlust that enveloped the battlefield. Purple energy rippled across his skin, and faint lion roars seemed to echo from the rippling of his robust muscles.
The sight stunned those present, for Zi Huo's fearsome reputation was well-known throughout the Black-Corner Region.
As the hall master of Lion Hall, Zi Huo's name had become synonymous with dominance, especially after the battle between Yuan Manor and the Black Alliance.
The number of Dou Wang and Dou Huang experts who had fallen at his hands exceeded a full dozen, including one peak Dou Huang! Even Fang, the Grand Elder of Demon Flame Valley, who had half a foot in the Dou Zong realm, felt a chill run down his spine under Zi Huo's icy lion-like gaze.
"Hmph! Useless coward!"
Watching Fang's hesitance, Mo Tianxing, the Black Emperor Sect's leader, sneered internally.
The battle between Yuan Manor and the Black Alliance had revealed little to outsiders, and the involvement of Dou Zun-level experts was a closely guarded secret.
Neither Yuan Manor nor the remnants of the Black Alliance wished to provoke the enmity of such peak powerhouses on the Northwest Continent. Still, based on fragments of information, Mo Tianxing had deduced Yuan Manor's terrifying strength.
Despite his fury at Qi Shan defecting to Yuan Manor, Mo Tianxing had endured silently, waiting for Yuan Manor to clash with Demon Flame Valley before allying with the latter to strike.
Mo Tianxing was confident that even with Yuan Manor's superior strength, they would falter against the combined might of the Black Emperor Sect and Demon Flame Valley.
"Grand Elder Fang, Yuan Manor not only stole my sect's foremost alchemist but also wantonly slaughtered factions across the Black-Corner Region, including Demon Flame Valley's vassals. Such behavior violates the rules of our region!
Let us join forces today to annihilate Yuan Manor and restore order!" Mo Tianxing declared coldly, his gaze fixed on the Yuan Manor group.
Destroying the Lion and Wolf Halls would undoubtedly weaken Yuan Manor's foundation. Afterward, the two factions could muster their forces to march on Mo City and eradicate Yuan Manor entirely, removing Mo Yu, the Yuan Manor Master, to eliminate future threats.
"Hmph! As Sect Master Mo suggests, let's act now!" Fang's confidence had returned, his earlier shame turning into cold resolve.
Hearing Mo Tianxing preach about rules in the lawless Black-Corner Region amused Xiao Li. To accuse Yuan Manor of disrupting order in a land notorious for chaos and survival of the fittest was sheer absurdity!
But Mo Tianxing wasn't trying to convince anyone—his true intention lay in action, not rhetoric. With a wave of his hand, the Black Emperor Sect's forces surged forward, and Fang quickly followed suit.
In an instant, the oppressive tension shattered. The elites of Demon Flame Valley and the Black Emperor Sect unleashed overwhelming killing intent as they charged at the Yuan Manor contingent, their strength visibly superior.
Adding to Yuan Manor's plight, Mo Tianxing and Fang, a four-star Dou Zong and a peak Dou Huang, stood ready to join the fray. Their intervention would spell disaster for Yuan Manor.
Xiao Li's expression turned grim as he addressed Zi Huo. "This ambush is my failure. You are stronger than me. Lead Tiger Hall to break through while I cover the retreat with Wolf Hall!"
Zi Huo remained impassive and simply shook his head. Before Xiao Li could protest, Zi Huo's eyes flickered with a strange light, and he calmly stated, "There's no need. The boss has arrived."
"The boss?" Xiao Li froze for a moment before realization struck, and his face lit up with joy. "Mo Yu is out of seclusion?!"
As his words fell, a composed voice echoed across the battlefield.
"Sect Master Mo, Grand Elder Fang, do you think Yuan Manor is defenseless?"
Two figures descended into the fray. On the left was a slender man with a refined yet imposing demeanor, his silver eyes exuding an otherworldly charm.
Beside him stood a woman of stunning beauty, her curvaceous figure and enchanting features exuding a regal, cold allure—a perfect blend of seduction and power.
Mo Tianxing's expression darkened as he recognized the newcomers, recalling the intelligence reports gathered by his sect.
"Yuan Manor Manor Lord Mo Yu and Serpent Hall's Cai Lin!"
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