Chapter 177: Departure and Arrival in Jama Sacred City

Chapter 177: Departure and Arrival in Jama Sacred City

Master Yan had been defeated!

The purple-gold light filled the sky, and the thunderous explosion echoed above the fortress. Everyone's eyes were glued to the young figure in the sky, their hearts filled with shock. At that moment, they truly realized the immense strength hidden within this seemingly under-twenty-year-old youth, who dared to so brazenly provoke the Mulan Valley.

Although they couldn't fully comprehend Mo Yu's exact strength, the fact that he had defeated a Dou Huang (Battle Emperor) indicated that he was, at the very least, a Dou Huang himself!

A Dou Huang at the age of twenty—this was something unheard of on the Northwestern Continent.

For a moment, whether they were passersby at the fortress or soldiers stationed there, everyone stared in awe at the scene before them. Perhaps what they were witnessing would become a tale they would tell for the rest of their lives...

In the midst of the crowd, the white-haired elder stared in disbelief at Mo Yu, who had shattered his Earthly Rock Spiral. As a renowned powerhouse of the Mulan Empire, being defeated by a youth was a disgrace that would make him a laughingstock if the story spread.

The mysterious and eerie power of the purple-gold light made him feel a deep sense of dread. It was a force that didn't belong to a Dou Huang, but something far more terrifying.

Seeing the old man wrapped in a heavy, brownish layer of earth, his expression serious, Mo Yu regained control of his body and let out a breath. Taking advantage of Snake Uncle's lingering presence, he spread his Ziyun Wings and turned to leave.

"Kid, I indeed underestimated you," came the old man's slightly amazed voice from within the earthen shell just as Mo Yu turned to leave.

Hearing this, Mo Yu paused, storing his spear back into his storage ring. He turned his head slightly and said, "Master Yan, do you still plan to stop me?"

Although a Four-Star Dou Huang was powerful, with Snake Uncle's strength, unless someone of the Mulan Three Elders' caliber appeared, they wouldn't be able to do anything to Mo Yu.

If it weren't for the potential mutual destruction, this battle might not have ended so peacefully.

"Hehe, you misunderstand, young friend. Although the Mulan Empire's royal family is under pressure from the Mulan Valley, we are not their subordinates. Since you've defeated me, you are free to pass through 'Mountain River Pass' as you please." The old man smiled bitterly and shook his head.

"Oh, thank you then."

Mo Yu chuckled, not surprised by the elder's response. If a Dou Huang from the Mulan Valley had been stationed here, they might have fought to the death to stop him, but the royal family members would not.

Thanking him, Mo Yu proceeded to walk towards the city under the gaze of hundreds. Just as he was about to enter the dark passageway, he paused.

As the center of attention, Mo Yu's pause caused the whispering crowd to fall silent. Countless eyes fixed on his slender back, while some women gazed at him with admiration.

"Master Yan, I will repay this favor to your empire's royal family in the future," Mo Yu said in a deep voice, tilting his head slightly toward the somewhat surprised elder.

After a moment's hesitation, the old man smiled slightly. Dealing with intelligent people was always easier.

The young man's talent seemed almost unbelievable to him. If he could grow stronger, this gesture might turn out to be an unexpected boon for the royal family in the future.

"Also, Master Yan…"

Mo Yu's gaze swept across the hundreds at the city gate. He remained silent for a moment before turning and disappearing into the darkness. Yet his calm and cold voice lingered.

"Please convey to the leaders of Mulan Valley that I, Mo Yu, will remember this vendetta. If they dare trouble me again, I won't hesitate to erase Mulan Valley from existence!"

Hearing the cold, murderous tone, even Master Yan was left momentarily stunned at the city gate.

Mulan Valley was a well-known power in the Mulan Empire and even across the Northwestern Continent. Their signature technique, the Three Beasts Wild Desolation Technique, could rival Dou Zong experts.

But to hear this young man talk about wiping them out so easily was astonishing.

Yet, remembering that this youth had just fought evenly with a Dou Huang, who could say what his strength would be in ten or twenty years? Perhaps even Mulan Valley would be beneath his notice.

Ignoring the doubtful and shocked gazes of the crowd, Mo Yu finished speaking and immediately flew off.

Although Mulan Valley was strong, Mo Yu knew that with someone like Xiao Yan, the protagonist of this world, a great upheaval was on the horizon.

In the future, when Dou Zongs were commonplace and Dou Huangs were nothing special, Mulan Valley would be just another slightly bigger ant.

After defeating Master Yan, no one dared to stop Mo Yu again. With a flap of his Ziyun Wings, he vanished like a flash of light from everyone's sight.

Watching Mo Yu's departure, Master Yan's murky eyes flashed with a hint of uncertainty. The Mulan Empire's royal family had been suppressed by Mulan Valley for so many years. If this youth truly could…

Shaking his head, the old man thought the future was too uncertain. It remained to be seen how far the young man could grow.

As Mo Yu gradually left, the fortress fell back into peace. The crowd watched the graceful departure, feeling as if they had witnessed the rise of a legend…

On a quiet, lush forest road, silence reigned, broken only by the chirping of birds. The road was desolate and still.

Having passed through Mountain River Pass, Mo Yu was essentially free from the Mulan Empire's reach. He was free to go wherever he wished, like a bird in the sky or a fish in the sea.

Although Mulan Valley was powerful, they wouldn't dare provoke the Jia Ma Empire lightly, especially since it was the territory of the Yun Lan Sect.

Even though the Yun Lan Sect had been declining over the years, they were not a force to be underestimated with centuries of history.

"Back in the Jia Ma Empire, huh? It's been hundreds of years since I was last here."

Standing on a small hill, Mo Yu gazed into the distance. Snake Uncle appeared beside him, looking at the familiar landscape with a hint of nostalgia.

Hearing this, Mo Yu was momentarily taken aback, remembering that his companion was a powerful figure from the Snake Tribe centuries ago. The Jia Ma Empire was technically his homeland.

"Snake Uncle, the Snake Tribe has migrated to the Tagor Desert, not too far from here. Would you like to visit them?" Mo Yu suggested.

A thoughtful expression crossed Snake Uncle's cold, sinister face before he shook his head. "Not now. I'm just a soul for now. I'll visit after I've been revived."

Understanding, Mo Yu nodded.

There's a saying: "Wealth without returning home is like wearing fine clothes in the dark." But right now, Snake Uncle doesn't even have a body, let alone wealth. Returning to his tribe now, even with his former Dou Zun (Battle Master) status, wouldn't lead to ridicule, but it would certainly put him in an awkward position.

"This is also your homeland. So, where are you planning to go next?" Snake Uncle licked his lips and turned to the young man beside him, a hint of curiosity in his snake-like eyes. To him, Mo Yu's experiences in the Mulan Empire were like something out of a fantasy.

Even as a Dou Zun expert, the events had left him somewhat dizzy.

Now that they were in the Jia Ma Empire, Snake Uncle was very curious about what kind of waves this young man might stir up next.

With a slight, bitter smile, Mo Yu shook his head and said, "Let's go to the capital. I made a promise to a relative of mine to witness his three-year duel with his ex-fiancée. If I calculate correctly, it should be in just a month or two."

"Oh? It seems this relative of yours is quite important to you, for you to travel such a great distance to witness a mere engagement-breaking duel." Snake Uncle was taken aback by Mo Yu's response. He had expected something more dramatic from the young man, not just a visit to a dull engagement duel.

Noticing Snake Uncle's confusion, Mo Yu's lips curved into a slight smile. He didn't elaborate much but hinted, "This cousin of mine is about to duel with the future successor of Yun Lan Sect, and his talent is no less than mine."

Hearing this, a trace of surprise flashed in Snake Uncle's eerie eyes.

Yun Lan Sect was the most powerful sect in the Jia Ma Empire. When he left the empire hundreds of years ago, Yun Lan Sect was still one of the top forces in the Northwestern Continent. Although it had declined over time, it was still not to be underestimated.

And this relative of Mo Yu's dared to challenge the successor of Yun Lan Sect's leader. Forget the outcome; just having the courage to do so was already admirable.

Moreover, Mo Yu had personally acknowledged that this person's talent was on par with his own, which shocked Snake Uncle even more.

After spending so many days together, Snake Uncle had witnessed Mo Yu's exceptional talent firsthand, almost rivaling the heirs cultivated by the top forces in Central Continent. And now, to hear that there was another genius of similar caliber within Mo Yu's family?

If he didn't know that Mo Yu came from a small family in the Jia Ma Empire, he might have suspected that this so-called Xiao family was actually a super clan.

Shaking his head, Snake Uncle's raspy voice echoed, "If that's the case, let's head to the capital. But along the way, you should keep an eye out for any rare treasures that can restore bloodline power. I used up quite a bit of my bloodline power to defeat that old man with the white beard earlier. If it's not replenished soon, it won't be so easy to help you against another Dou Huang."

Hearing this, Mo Yu was slightly taken aback, then nodded, "Understood, Snake Uncle."

Unlike Yao Lao, who was a human expert and would mainly expend soul power in battle after becoming a soul body, Snake Uncle, being a Seven-Winged Purple-Gold Serpent with an ancient bloodline, depleted his bloodline power instead. Treasures that could restore bloodline power were even rarer than those that could restore soul power, but since Snake Uncle needed them, Mo Yu wouldn't refuse to search for them.

In the vast blue sky, a streak of light suddenly shot across the horizon, bringing with it a gust of wind.

After three days of continuous travel, the border city of Yangcheng finally appeared faintly in Mo Yu's view. After landing outside the city, he quickly entered the city, covered in dust.

Once inside, Mo Yu began scouring the larger pharmacies, searching for any herbs that might have the rare ability to quickly restore bloodline power.

However, despite the number of pharmacies in Yangcheng, the herbs Mo Yu needed were exceptionally rare, so he left each one disappointed.

Even after visiting the city's auction house, he came up empty-handed.

Luckily, Mo Yu had anticipated this, knowing how rare such treasures were. He wasn't disheartened by the lack of success.

After giving up the search, Mo Yu made his way to the city's transportation hub, intending to take a flying beast to the capital.

The reason he didn't fly on his own or use Purple Fire was because the capital was full of powerful and mysterious people. Mo Yu preferred to keep a low profile and avoid drawing unnecessary attention.

After spending a significant sum, Mo Yu boarded a luxurious flying beast, settling in for a journey that would take over half a month. Crossing his legs, he entered a state of cultivation, waiting patiently for their arrival.

During the flight, Mo Yu didn't interact much with the other passengers, though he was surprised by what he observed.

He noticed that most of the people heading to the capital were alchemists. Some of them didn't even seem to be from the Jia Ma Empire.

Seeing this, Mo Yu immediately recalled the Alchemist Conference that the president of the Black Rock City Alchemist Association had mentioned. His eyes lit up with excitement.

"If it's an Alchemist Conference... then many of them should have rare treasures, right?"

As he mused to himself, Mo Yu began to form a plan. He didn't intend to participate in the conference, but he was well aware of the commotion it would cause.

This conference would bring together talented alchemists from the Jia Ma Empire and many surrounding nations. With so many alchemists gathered, there was a good chance of finding a treasure that could restore bloodline power.

If he could find such a treasure quickly, Snake Uncle would be able to regain some of his strength, giving them more confidence when facing a Dou Huang.

With this thought in mind, Mo Yu's anticipation grew.

Finally, after nearly half a month of travel, the flying beast began its descent, arriving at its destination: the capital of the Jia Ma Empire, Jia Ma Sacred City!

Standing atop the flying beast, Mo Yu looked down at the majestic city emerging from the clouds. Despite having been reborn for so many years, this was his first time visiting the empire's capital…

As the flying beast gradually descended, Mo Yu's gaze suddenly shifted to the northern part of the capital. There, a massive mountain range lay sprawled like a giant dragon, exuding a faint, soaring spiritual energy.

That was where the strongest sect in the Jia Ma Empire, Yun Lan Sect, was located!

"Yun Lan Sect, Yun Yun... how have you been?"

Staring at the majestic peaks shrouded in mist, Mo Yu's eyes flickered with a hint of nostalgia as he murmured softly…

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