Chapter 368: Raiding the Demon Flame Valley, Sky Demon Puppet
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"Boom!"
A deafening explosion erupted in the skies above Mo City, shaking the heavens and the earth.
"Swoosh!"
Under countless watchful gazes, a thunder orb streaked across the sky like a meteor, hurtling toward Old Ground Demon Ghost. The terrifying energy of thunder radiating from the thunder orb completely engulfed him.
Faced with such destructive power, even someone as strong as Old Ground Demon Ghost could only meet his end with regret.
Old Ground Demon Ghost was dead.
As the powerful presence in the sky disappeared, everyone in Mo City gasped in shock, covering their mouths as their eyes filled with disbelief.
The esteemed master of the Demon Flame Valley, a Seven-Star Dou Zong and a mighty figure in his own right, had perished at the hands of a twenty-year-old youth, Mo Yu.
Defeating a Seven-Star Dou Zong with the strength of a Five-Star Dou Huang—this feat would undoubtedly go down in the history of the Black-Corner Region, becoming a legendary tale for generations.
Mo Yu was truly worthy of being the number one on the Black Ranking and the undisputed ruler of the Black-Corner Region!
In the sky, Mo Yu looked at Old Ground Demon Ghost's remains beneath the Black-Gold Thunder Orb without much surprise.
After all, even Hun Feng, a prodigy with the divine bloodline of the Hun Clan, couldn't withstand the Black-Gold Thunder Orb's assault. Although Old Ground Demon Ghost was a Seven-Star Dou Zong, he was no match for its devastating force.
Not only Old Ground Demon Ghost, but even the Demon Flame Valley's upper echelons were reduced to ash under the Black-Gold Thunder Orb's terrifying power.
After resolving the matter with Old Ground Demon Ghost and his entourage, Mo Yu clapped his hands. Just as he was about to leave, the Flash Void Breaking Thunder suddenly issued a warning, catching Mo Yu's attention.
"Oh? This method of concealing oneself in space is indeed clever. However, against me, who wields the Flash Void Breaking Thunder, it's useless."
Mo Yu's silver eyes narrowed slightly before a faint smile appeared on his face. With a casual wave of his sleeve, the surrounding space began to ripple intensely.
A wave of Flash Void Breaking Thunder rippled outward from Mo Yu's fingertips, spreading rapidly and engulfing the hidden space in an instant.
"Boom!"
The Flash Void Breaking Thunder swept through like ripples in water, and a pitch-black crack suddenly tore through the void. From within, a phantom-like soul figure was expelled.
Seeing the soul emerge from the spatial fissure, Xiao Li's expression changed abruptly. "Isn't that Old Ground Demon Ghost who was struck by the Black-Gold Thunder Orb? He survived that attack?"
"This old ghost is still alive?!" Xiao Yixian exclaimed in shock, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise.
However, upon seeing Old Ground Demon Ghost's true condition, everyone sighed in relief.
Although Old Ground Demon Ghost was still alive, his physical body had been entirely destroyed, leaving only a faint soul form. His aura was so weak that even an ordinary Dou Huang could kill him.
Hovering in the air, Old Ground Demon Ghost, now revealed, shot a venomous glare at Mo Yu before quickly retracting his gaze.
Recalling the terrifying power of the Black-Gold Thunder Orb, his ethereal form trembled slightly, his voice carrying a faint, unshakable terror.
"Manor Lord Mo, this old man has eyes but failed to see the mountain. I foolishly provoked you, a great figure. Please spare my life, and I shall serve you with utmost loyalty from now on!"
Mo Yu glanced coldly at Old Ground Demon Ghost's shattered soul form and chuckled. "Old ghost, you're in such a pitiful state, yet you still think you can beg for mercy? Are you really that shameless?"
Old Ground Demon Ghost's face twitched slightly at these words, his heart growing darker with each moment.
Once a proud Seven-Star Dou Zong, he had held sway even in Central Plains. Yet now, he had suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of a mere youth.
Not only had he failed to save face, but his pleas for mercy were met with derision, a humiliation that stung deeply.
Sensing the rising fury within Old Ground Demon Ghost, Mo Yu sneered. To him, the elder was nothing more than an old dog—not worth sparing.
The mocking smile on Mo Yu's lips only fanned the flames of Old Ground Demon Ghost's rage. But in his weakened state, with his physical body destroyed and his soul barely intact, there was little he could do.
After a brief moment of thought, Old Ground Demon Ghost's gaze turned cold.
Suddenly, his hands moved rapidly to form seals, and his soul began to burn fiercely. The burning soul distorted the space around him in an instant.
"Trying to escape?"
The change happened in the blink of an eye. Mo Yu raised an eyebrow and smirked.
"Boom!"
Before he could act, Old Ground Demon Ghost's soul exploded with a bang. Amid the spatial distortion, his figure vanished without a trace.
Mo Yu's body flickered as the Flash Void Breaking Thunder enveloped him, allowing him to traverse space effortlessly. In the next moment, he appeared silently hundreds of meters away.
With the Flash Void Breaking Thunder, even though Mo Yu was only at the Dou Huang level, his ability to traverse short distances in space rivaled that of a Dou Zong.
Old Ground Demon Ghost, despite being a Seven-Star Dou Zong with some understanding of spatial power, was far inferior to Mo Yu.
Just as Old Ground Demon Ghost attempted another spatial leap to escape Mo City, a massive, oppressive hand materialized above him.
Sensing the overwhelming power descending upon him, Old Ground Demon Ghost's face turned pale. No matter what he tried, the enormous hand relentlessly pursued him like a shadow.
"Old Ghost, give up!"
A ghostly voice echoed in his mind as the black thunder-imbued hand closed in. Like an inescapable cage, it captured Old Ground Demon Ghost's soul form effortlessly.
Trapped within the Black Lotus Soul Thunder, Old Ground Demon Ghost struggled in vain. The thunder seemed to suppress his soul, rendering him weaker with every attempt to resist.
Seeing this, his face turned ashen.
Mo Yu, the master of the oppressive hand, merely smiled. Just as he was about to command the Black Lotus Soul Thunder to devour the elder's soul, a thought crossed his mind.
His lips curled into a smirk as he sealed Old Ground Demon Ghost's soul within the Black Lotus Soul Thunder, sparing him for now.
Not far away, the higher official of the Yuan Manor let out a sigh of relief.
Though Old Ground Demon Ghost was in a sorry state and posed no immediate threat, leaving a Seven-Star Dou Zong alive would have been a significant risk.
With the elder and the Demon Flame Valley's upper echelons eliminated, the valley was no longer a threat. The Black-Corner Region would soon belong entirely to the Yuan Manor.
Mo Yu turned, waving to the higher-ups of Yuan Manor. His voice, booming like thunder, resounded across Mo City:
"Gather the troops. Eradicate the Demon Flame Valley!"
"Yes!"
Hearing this, Zi Huo, Xiao Li, and the others responded in unison, their faces lighting up with joy. Even the members of Yuan Manor in the city cheered with raised arms, their faces brimming with excitement.
At this moment, the might of Mo Yu and Yuan Manor was undeniable, and being part of such a force was a source of pride for all.
Demon Flame Valley was located in a massive canyon within the northern region of the Black-Corner Domain. The valley's vast area was comparable to that of a small city, housing a large population—most of whom were outer sect members.
Those who made it into the inner sect were the elite, carefully selected from the masses, constituting only about a tenth of the valley's total population. Even so, the valley bustled with life, maintaining its long-standing reputation despite its age in the Black-Corner Domain.
The primary reason for Demon Flame Valley's strength was undoubtedly the existence of Old Ground Demon Ghost, a Seven-Star Dou Zong. His presence granted Demon Flame Valley the confidence to dominate the region—at least, until the emergence of Mo Yu.
At this moment, the members of Demon Flame Valley were oblivious to the death of Old Ground Demon Ghost and the sect's high-ranking leaders. Most believed their ancestor would easily vanquish Mo Yu and Yuan Manor.
However, as they leisurely enjoyed their midday meals, a deafening roar suddenly echoed through the valley.
"Listen, members of Demon Flame Valley! Old Ground Demon Ghost is dead. Surrender immediately!"
The announcement shocked the valley's members, who initially doubted its validity. But as more and more Yuan Manor troops stormed into the valley, an ominous premonition gripped them.
Their leader had gone to Mo City to settle accounts with Mo Yu. So how could Yuan Manor's forces now be attacking their valley? Could it be…
As this realization dawned, fear spread like wildfire, engulfing everyone in the valley.
Mo Yu, however, had no time to care about their thoughts. Waving to Zi Huo and the others, he ordered, "Anyone who refuses to surrender—kill them."
With that, his figure flickered as he advanced deeper into Demon Flame Valley. Passing through a narrow canyon tunnel, he stopped before a solid stone wall.
Gazing at the wall, Mo Yu smiled faintly. Clenching his fist, he delivered a powerful punch.
Boom!
Amidst the flying rubble, a crack appeared in the stone wall. Mo Yu pressed forward, his fists crashing like a mountain-breaking machine, carving a ten-meter-long tunnel through the wall.
After traversing the short passage, Mo Yu emerged on the other side.
Standing there, he glimpsed faint light emanating from within the cave ahead. The walls of the cave were adorned with carvings of magical beasts, exuding an air of ferocity. But such attempts at intimidation were meaningless to someone like Mo Yu.
Within the cave lay a long stone staircase that descended into a faintly lit darkness. Embedded into the surrounding walls were luminous moonstones, dispelling the cave's shadows.
Mo Yu descended the staircase slowly. After about ten minutes, he reached the bottom, where a massive, tightly shut stone door came into view.
The black stone door was covered in moss, radiating an ancient, heavy aura.
Studying the door thoughtfully, Mo Yu waved his sleeve, summoning a gust of wind that swept away the surrounding dust, revealing the space behind it.
Beyond the door lay a spacious storeroom illuminated by bright lights.
The storeroom's walls were constructed entirely from Mo Steel Stone, as though it had been carved directly from a Mo Steel Stone mine.
Within the room were numerous shelves, each neatly lined with scrolls. Nearby, several crystal cabinets displayed an array of precious medicinal herbs.
Mo Yu paid little attention to these items. Though they represented the valley's century-old foundation and could significantly boost Yuan Manor, they held little personal value for him.
Following his memory of the original work, Mo Yu headed straight to the storeroom's depths.
Three minutes later, he stopped abruptly, finding himself at the storeroom's end.
Unlike the other shelves filled with scrolls, the shelf here held only four ancient wooden boxes.
This shelf, unlike the others, was protected by a faint energy barrier. The barrier's spatial energy exuded a strong presence, even drawing a flicker of surprise from Mo Yu's eyes.
"Just as I thought."
Confirming his suspicions, Mo Yu refrained from brute force. Spatial energy barriers required finesse, not sheer strength.
Activating his Flash Void Breaking Thunder, he encased his hand in a translucent, whitish glove.
Prepared, Mo Yu reached through the barrier effortlessly, retrieving the four wooden boxes one by one.
Unsurprised by his success, Mo Yu remained calm as he inspected the four boxes, his silver eyes settling on the fourth.
After a moment's thought, he reached out, opened the fourth box, and pulled out a simple bamboo scroll.
The scroll, grayish-brown in color, appeared ordinary at first glance. Yet Mo Yu knew this was his ultimate target.
Untying the fine string binding the scroll, he unrolled it slowly, revealing bold, blood-red characters that radiated an aura of ferocity.
"Sky Demon Puppet!"
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