Chapter 450: Annihilation of Ice River Valley
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Boom!
A terrifying beam of thunder shot forth, causing the entire world to fall silent and freeze in place. The energy unleashed was so immense that even Dou Zun experts were left trembling in awe as it hurtled toward the Ice River.
Nearby, Tian Shuang Zi and Elder Jue Yin's faces changed drastically as they stared at the ancient black thunder talisman in Mo Yu's palm, their bodies quaking with fear.
As Dou Zun experts, they had begun to uncover the hidden secrets of this continent, learning that beyond the surface-level factions existed superpowers that had long remained concealed.
These enigmatic and immensely powerful factions were rumored to be linked to the legendary Dou Di. Although no Dou Di experts had emerged in the past millennium, none dared to underestimate these forces. After all, above Dou Zun stood the realm of Dou Sheng.
In an era without Dou Di, Dou Shengs reigned supreme, standing at the true pinnacle of the continent. And no one could fathom how many Dou Shengs these hidden factions harbored.
If Tian Shuang Zi had harbored any doubts about the existence of Dou Shengs before, the scene before him dispelled them completely. What he had just witnessed was very likely the power of a Dou Sheng!
The title "Dou Sheng," so distant and mythical, was enough to strike fear into the hearts of all Dou Zun experts, making them tremble uncontrollably. Not even Bing He, the Ice River Valley Master, was an exception.
The raging thunder force tore through the void, its destructive energy making Bing He, a peak Four-Star Dou Zun, seem insignificant.
Countless gazes across the city were fixed on the overwhelming thunder beam in the sky. Its immense power forced everyone to shut their eyes, yet their hearts surged with profound shock.
Who could have imagined that Bing He, the awe-inspiring Valley Master of Ice River Valley, would be annihilated in under five minutes by a young man?
The sheer terror of this power surpassed all comprehension, leaving an indelible mark on everyone's memory.
Even Tian Shuang Zi and the others retreated quickly under the residual force of the thunder. Watching the scene, Tian Shuang Zi's expression turned grim. The sudden eruption of Mo Yu's terrifying abilities left him utterly shaken.
The power of a Dou Sheng was truly overwhelming.
Tian Shuang Zi glanced at the elders of Ice River Valley, exchanging fearful looks. Their eyes betrayed a shared desire to flee.
This youth, possessing such incredible strength at such a young age, undoubtedly had an extraordinary background. It was highly likely he was connected to one of those mysterious superpowers. If provoked, those factions could obliterate Ice River Valley without a trace.
In the Liu Clan estate within the city, the clan members watching the battle in the sky couldn't help but gasp.
Particularly Liu Qing, who wore an expression of disbelief. He had never imagined that Mo Yu, who had grown all the way from the northwestern continent, would possess such overwhelming abilities.
Xiao Yixian's beautiful eyes remained fixed on the sky, her gaze filled with shock. Her red lips parted slightly as she murmured, "No wonder he had the confidence to confront Bing He. So this was his trump card."
As the thunder beam gradually dissipated, revealing the scene within, countless gazes remained locked on the sky.
The first figure to emerge was the silver-eyed youth in his immaculate robes, standing unscathed. Despite the earlier devastating explosion, he appeared entirely unharmed, his aura steady and immense, leaving onlookers astonished.
In contrast, the scene not far before him was utterly tragic. The void within a radius of ten thousand meters had been torn apart, revealing countless black fissures. Amid the fractured space, a white figure floated lifelessly—it was none other than Bing He, who had taken the brunt of the black thunder talisman.
All the black ice surrounding Bing He had dissipated, revealing his lifeless body to the crowd, which erupted in gasps of disbelief.
The Valley Master of Ice River Valley, Bing He, had fallen.
Though many had anticipated this outcome, seeing it with their own eyes still left them in shock, their mouths agape.
One of the three great valleys, Ice River Valley, had lost its master, a Four-Star Dou Zun, and an old monster renowned across the continent. He had perished here and now.
Elder Jue Yin stared at the scene in shock. Although Mo Yu had claimed he could deal with Bing He, she hadn't expected it to be this straightforward and brutal—a single strike to obliterate him.
As her gaze shifted back to Mo Yu and the black thunder talisman in his hand, deep reverence and fear filled her heart.
"This young man's background must be extraordinary. Why would he need our Sound Valley's help? If one of his elders acted, they could likely sweep through Ice River Valley with ease," she thought to herself. The black thunder talisman alone revealed his formidable origins—it was an attack only a Dou Sheng could unleash.
Amid the stunned silence, Mo Yu remained calm as he stood over Bing He's corpse. He was not surprised by the result.
The black thunder talisman contained three ultimate strikes from Lei Ying, an Eight-Star Dou Sheng. It was more than enough to obliterate Bing He, a mere Four-Star Dou Zun, let alone challenge a lower-ranked Dou Sheng.
If not for the urgency of Xiao Yixian's Woeful Poison Body awakening, Mo Yu wouldn't have wasted this precious talisman.
Given two more years, he was confident he could destroy Ice River Valley on his own.
Yet, for Xiao Yixian's sake, he had no regrets.
As he approached Bing He's lifeless body, Mo Yu waved his hand, summoning a streak of green poisonous lightning—the Profound Yin Profound Yin Poison Demon Thunder.
Sensing the presence of the Woeful Poison Body, the green thundercloud roiled and expanded as if encountering a delectable feast.
Mo Yu smiled faintly at the sight. The Profound Yin Profound Yin Poison Demon Thunder could only evolve to its peak state by devouring a Woeful Poison Body.
As far as Mo Yu knew, aside from Xiao Yixian, Bing He was the only other known possessor of a Woeful Poison Body, though his was acquired later in life. The Profound Yin Poison Demon Thunder seemed ecstatic at the opportunity.
Although Bing He's body had its flaws, Mo Yu no longer cared. The Profound Yin Poison Demon Thunder needed to devour him first.
With a thought, the green thunder streaked toward Bing He's corpse. In mere moments, the body was engulfed and consumed, causing the Profound Yin Poison Demon Thunder to grow visibly stronger.
"Mo Yu, thank you," a gentle voice said suddenly.
Turning, Mo Yu saw a woman in white appear beside him. Her graceful figure exuded an ethereal aura, her snow-white hair cascading down to her waist. The soft breeze made her hair dance, a sight both elegant and captivating.
This image was unmistakable. Who else could it be but Xiao Yixian?
"No need to thank me. I promised you, didn't I?" Mo Yu replied with a light smile.
Hearing this, Xiao Yixian's delicate smile grew warmer, her gaze softening as it lingered on Mo Yu.
While the two exchanged words, the remaining members of Ice River Valley, led by Tian Shuang Zi, were filled with terror.
Watching their Valley Master's lifeless body being consumed, they felt not only despair but also deep fear.
After all, if even Bing He had fallen, who among them could stand against Mo Yu?
Tian Shuang Zi, as a Dou Zun expert, quickly realized it was not Mo Yu himself who had killed Bing He but rather the mysterious black talisman in his hand.
The black talisman had already killed Bing He, and Tian Shuang Zi dared not wager on how many more times it could be unleashed. With Bing He dead and two Dou Zun experts still standing by Mo Yu's side, the situation had taken a sharp turn for the worse.
Tian Shuang Zi's gaze flickered as he clasped his hands toward Mo Yu and spoke in a deep tone, "Young friend, we were only acting under Bing He's orders to apprehend the Woeful Poison Maiden. We bore no ill will against you.
Now that Bing He has fallen, I beg you to spare our lives. I assure you that the Ice River Valley will never again cross paths with you or the Woeful Poison Maiden."
Hearing this, Mo Yu cast him a cold glance and sneered. "Surrendering now? Too late."
Turning to Elder Jue Yin, Mo Yu continued, "Second Elder, as agreed, I've successfully slain Bing He. The fate of Ice River Valley is now in your hands. This is a juicy piece of meat—if you delay, others may snatch it away."
Elder Jue Yin's aged face shifted through a series of emotions. Never had she expected Mo Yu to actually kill Bing He so swiftly. However, the initial shock soon gave way to determination. Though Ice River Valley remained a formidable force even without Bing He, it was now manageable for Sound Valley to assimilate.
As one of the Three Valleys, Ice River Valley's annexation would undoubtedly elevate Sound Valley's power to new heights. Elder Jue Yin immediately made her decision, declaring in a cold tone, "Eliminate the remnants of Ice River Valley. Leave none alive!"
Without hesitation, she turned to the dazed Dan Qin'er and commanded, "Qin'er, relay the news to the Valley Master and have her send reinforcements to eradicate Ice River Valley's stronghold."
Hearing this, Tian Shuang Zi's face darkened. He stepped forward, attempting to plead, "Elder Jue Yin, for the sake of the centuries-long friendship between our valleys, I implore you to show mercy!"
But Elder Jue Yin merely sneered. "Tian Shuang Zi, the continent follows the law of the jungle. Surely you, an old hand, understand this. When Ice River Valley rose to power, didn't it devour countless smaller factions? Why feign righteousness now? If you must blame someone, blame yourselves for provoking someone you never should have crossed."
Her words carried a sharp finality as her gaze instinctively shifted toward Mo Yu. None had anticipated that this seemingly young and unassuming man would single-handedly bring about the downfall of a force as mighty as Ice River Valley.
The bitter truth was clear: Ice River Valley had met its doom by challenging Mo Yu.
Tian Shuang Zi fell silent, utterly defeated. Who could have foreseen that what should have been a simple mission to capture the Woeful Poison Maiden would spiral into such a disaster? Had they known, they would never have dared to provoke her or Mo Yu.
Of course, they were unaware that even if Ice River Valley hadn't come knocking, Mo Yu had long set his sights on Bing He.
Now, with Elder Jue Yin's command, the experts of Sound Valley, bolstered by their poisonous beast army, launched another assault on Ice River Valley's forces.
Without Bing He and their other top-tier leaders, Ice River Valley's strength and morale plummeted. Many of its members abandoned the fight and fled. In less than a quarter of an hour, their grand formation crumbled, leaving their people either slain or scattering in panic.
Watching the massacre unfold, Tian Shuang Zi's heart ached. He had hoped that surrendering to Mo Yu would grant him a safe retreat. While Bing He's death was unfortunate, he had dreamed of ascending to the role of Valley Master.
With his Dou Zun strength, Ice River Valley might have fallen from the ranks of the Three Valleys, but he could still lead it to prominence, much like the Four Pavilion.
However, Mo Yu and Sound Valley had crushed those dreams without mercy.
Gazing at the massacre of Ice River Valley's elders and disciples, Tian Shuang Zi's eyes glinted before he clenched his teeth. The space around him rippled, and his figure vanished into the distorted void.
He had no choice. Ice River Valley's annihilation was inevitable, and he alone couldn't save it. Staying any longer would only lead to his death. Preserving his own life was the only option. After all, as a dignified Dou Zun, he could surely find refuge and respect elsewhere.
As Tian Shuang Zi disappeared, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow but didn't pursue him. Neither he nor Elder Jue Yin made a move.
A peak one-star Dou Zun like Tian Shuang Zi was difficult to kill without Mo Yu expending another Black Thunder Talisman. Even if Elder Jue Yin and Qing Zhi joined forces, they might not succeed. Moreover, if Tian Shuang Zi were cornered, he could retaliate with devastating consequences.
With Bing He's corpse in hand and Ice River Valley on the brink of destruction, Mo Yu was satisfied. Besides, a mere one-star Dou Zun would soon become irrelevant to him.
As Tian Shuang Zi fled, the last hopes of Ice River Valley were extinguished. A more devastating rout ensued outside Tian Huang City, marking the valley's ultimate downfall.
Watching the collapse of Ice River Valley, Mo Yu's lips curled into a faint smile. Just as he was about to order Mo Xie to finish off the survivors, a sudden change occurred beside him.
The Profound Yin Poison Demon Thunder, having absorbed Bing He's corpse, now shimmered with a ghostly green hue. It hovered in the air like a malevolent wraith, its toxic energy corroding the void and leaving blackened scars. A single glance was enough to inspire dread.
Clearly, the Profound Yin Poison Demon Thunder had reached its peak state.
Retracting his gaze, Mo Yu looked toward the somewhat nervous Xiao Yixian and chuckled. "Everything's progressing smoothly. It seems the issue with your Woeful Poison Body can finally be resolved."
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