Chapter 214: Yun Yun's Request and the Soul Palace's Move

Chapter 214: Yun Yun's Request and the Soul Palace's Move

The Buddha Fury Lotus exploded in the sky, making the peak of Yunlan Mountain resemble an erupting volcano. The scorching blue-white flames spread out in a circular arc. In an instant, huge cracks appeared along the mountain walls of Yunlan Mountain, stones crumbled, and trees were incinerated, creating a scene of apocalyptic destruction.

The surging firewave formed a massive lotus shape atop Yunlan Mountain, visible for miles around. Within a hundred miles of the Yunlan Sect, countless people looked up in shock at the fiery lotus blooming at the mountain's peak.

In the sky several hundred meters away from Yunlan Mountain, Hai Bodong and Fa Ma, feeling the terrifying aura, arrived on the scene, their faces filled with awe.

"This... this thing, was it unleashed by Xiao Yan? The Xiao family's twin dragons are both this terrifying?" Jia Xing Tian gulped, recalling the scene where Mo Yu had previously battled Yun Shan. He could not hide the shock on his face.

Although he had always held the Xiao family's twin dragons in high regard, he still hadn't expected that two young people, who were only at the level of Dou Shi, could wield such terrifying power that even he found intimidating.

With the Xiao family's twin dragons around, it seemed inevitable that the Xiao family would become the most powerful family in the Jia Ma Empire, surpassing even the royal family.

Remembering the cordial attitude he had previously shown towards Mo Yu and Xiao Yan, Jia Xing Tian breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, the empire hadn't taken any action against the Xiao family. The royal family didn't have the Yunlan Sect's strength and foundation. If the Xiao family's twin dragons joined forces against the royal family, the Jia Ma Empire might soon have a new ruling family with the surname Xiao...

Back at the scene, as time passed, the firewave that had enveloped Yunlan Mountain gradually began to dissipate. As the smoke and dust cleared, the vast square resembled a post-earthquake landscape, with cracks spreading in all directions, broken buildings and halls everywhere.

Beyond the square, several houses and halls had been reduced to ruins, and the square itself echoed with the groans of injured Yunlan Sect disciples.

Seeing this, Mo Yu clicked his tongue. Even though Xiao Yan was only a Dou Shi, he had managed to control the power of two Heavenly Flames, unleashing an attack powerful enough to rival a blow that could kill a Dou Huang. Truly terrifying.

Even Mo Yu, without the help of his serpent guardian, couldn't launch such a devastating attack. Xiao Yan's potential was evident.

Of course, if Mo Yu could bring his Shattering Void Thunder to its peak and combine it with the Vermilion Bird Burning Heaven Thunder, his self-created technique, "Thunder God's Descent," wouldn't be inferior to Xiao Yan's Buddha Fury Lotus.

Reflecting on this, Mo Yu felt an urgent need to strengthen his Shattering Void Thunder. After avenging his grandfather, it was time to leave the Jia Ma Empire and head to Zhongzhou, where resources were abundant.

At this moment, as the firewave dissipated, Xiao Yan's figure reappeared in the sky. Noticing Xiao Yan's pale face, Mo Yu nodded knowingly. Although the Buddha Fury Lotus was powerful, with Xiao Yan's current strength, it was difficult for him to fully unleash its potential.

Mo Yu's gaze shifted slightly, landing on a figure lying on the Yunlan Sect's square, a white-robed elder, whose condition was unknown. Judging by his pitiful appearance, it was none other than Yun Leng. But from the look of his bloodied body and weakening aura, it was clear he was on the brink of death.

Seeing the culprit responsible for his grandfather's death, Mo Yu's silver eyes turned icy cold. His soul power quickly gathered and materialized before him, forming a spiraling soul imprint that he hurled at Yun Leng, instantly killing him.

The members of the Yunlan Sect, who were still reeling from the Buddha Fury Lotus's power, were stunned when they saw Mo Yu suddenly strike and Yun Leng's lifeless body. Their faces turned pale with shock, which quickly morphed into a fiery rage.

Even those watching from the sidelines, like Hai Bodong and Fa Ma, were shocked by Mo Yu's decisiveness and ruthlessness. This was the Yunlan Sect's head elder, one of the top ten most powerful figures in the Jia Ma Empire, and now he was dead just like that?

"Good... very good. Xiao Yan, Mo Yu, in all these years, you two are the first to trample on the dignity of the Yunlan Sect like this. I truly underestimated you." Yun Shan's eyes swept over the devastated sect grounds and the dead body of Yun Leng, and then he began to laugh. But beneath the laughter was a simmering rage, indicating that he was like a volcano ready to erupt.

"Xiao Yan destroyed our sect, Mo Yu killed our elder. As the eighth sect leader of the Yunlan Sect, I declare that from this moment on, the Xiao family's twin dragons are to be hunted by the Yunlan Sect until death! The disgrace of our sect must be washed away with blood!"

Yun Shan took a deep breath. His calm voice was laced with murderous intent and fury, echoing through the mountains of the Yunlan Sect.

In the sky, Yun Yun's face gradually turned pale. One was the sect she had grown up with and devoted everything to, and the other was the man who had briefly entered her life but had become the most important person to her. Now, they were locked in a life-or-death struggle. Could fate truly be this cruel?

Mo Yu and Xiao Yan remained calm and indifferent as they looked at Yun Shan, their expressions unchanging despite his declaration of a death hunt.

"If you dare to cause trouble in the Yunlan Sect, then stay here!" Yun Shan's eyes suddenly widened as he glared at the exhausted Xiao Yan, his voice dripping with malice.

As soon as Yun Shan's voice fell, his figure disappeared, and a sinister, powerful hand shot towards Xiao Yan.

Seeing Yun Shan's sudden sneak attack, Mo Yu cursed the old man's shamelessness and prepared to use his serpent guardian's power to intervene when the unexpected happened.

In the sky, Xiao Yan's tightly closed eyes suddenly fluttered, and then he abruptly opened them. His once dark pupils now gleamed with one blue and one white eye, a sight that was both eerie and astonishing.

Just when everyone thought Xiao Yan was doomed, a powerful ripple of energy suddenly erupted from Xiao Yan's body, centered around him, and spread outwards.

"This power..." Mo Yu murmured as he looked at Xiao Yan, feeling the overwhelming energy suddenly surging from his body. "It seems Yao Lao has awakened..."

"Mo Yu, it seems your cousin has a soul entity within him that's no less powerful than I am. It appears his fortune is extraordinary..." the serpent guardian's surprised voice echoed in Mo Yu's mind.

Hearing this, Mo Yu nodded and said, "Uncle Serpent, my cousin Xiao Yan is someone with extraordinary potential. In time, you'll see for yourself."

"Oh?" The serpent guardian made a curious sound. Knowing Mo Yu, he rarely praised anyone so highly, so this caught his interest.

In the ongoing battle, with Yao Lao's intervention, Xiao Yan now possessed the strength of a Dou Zong, and facing Yun Shan, he was not at a disadvantage.

Seeing this, Mo Yu stretched his limbs, his eyes burning with fighting spirit. With Yao Lao joining the fray and the serpent guardian on their side, having two Dou Zong-level fighters meant that wiping out the Yunlan Sect was not impossible.

Thinking of this, Mo Yu could hardly contain his eagerness. His thirst for revenge was boiling over; the Yunlan Sect had to be reduced to ashes!

Just as Mo Yu was about to join the battle to help Xiao Yan, a figure suddenly appeared before him, and at the same time, a familiar fragrance reached his nose.

"Mo Yu, I'm truly sorry for your grandfather's passing. On behalf of the Yunlan Sect, I apologize to you. I'm sorry."

At some point, Yun Yun had approached Mo Yu, her delicate face no longer carrying the calm and serene expression it usually did. Biting her red lips gently, her beautiful eyes showed deep remorse. The noble and dignified sect leader of the Yunlan Sect now appeared somewhat fragile and sorrowful.

"There's no need to apologize. The dead can't come back. My grandfather's death must be avenged with blood!" Mo Yu's silver eyes wavered slightly as he looked at the familiar, beautiful face in front of him, but he quickly regained his cold demeanor and spoke in a stern voice.

The death of his grandfather was like a thorn in his heart. Unless it was removed, even Yun Yun couldn't avoid becoming somewhat estranged from him in his eyes.

Hearing this, Yun Yun's lips curved into a bitter, sad smile. Mo Yu wasn't wrong in what he was doing, but for her, the Yunlan Sect wasn't just a sect—it was her home. Now that her home was on the verge of destruction, she had no choice but to try to save what she could.

"Could you spare the Yunlan Sect, just this once, for my sake?" Facing Mo Yu, Yun Yun no longer displayed the authority she usually had before her disciples. Instead, she appeared like a vulnerable woman, pleading desperately.

Seeing Yun Yun's pitiful expression, Mo Yu's heart softened slightly as he recalled the events that had transpired in the mountain cave. His face showed a hint of pity.

Frowning slightly, Mo Yu sighed and said, "If Yun Shan surrenders, I can spare his life. The other disciples and elders of the Yunlan Sect can also leave safely. However, the Yunlan Sect must be disbanded! From this day forward, the Yunlan Sect will no longer exist in the Jia Ma Empire!"

Yun Yun's face turned pale at Mo Yu's demand, and despair welled up in her beautiful eyes. Whether it was asking Yun Shan to surrender or dissolving the Yunlan Sect, these were impossible conditions in her mind.

Her master, Yun Shan, was not only the former sect leader but also a renowned expert. Asking him to surrender was harder than asking him to die. Moreover, the Yunlan Sect had existed for nearly a thousand years, passed down through nine generations. Although it had declined in recent years, it was still the foremost sect in the Jia Ma Empire. The Yunlan Sect was the legacy of countless predecessors. Its dissolution was something that neither the disciples nor Yun Yun herself could accept.

"Mo Yu, I'm deeply sorry for your grandfather's death, but as the leader of the Yunlan Sect, it's my duty to stop you. Please forgive me."

After a moment of silence, Yun Yun's eyes gradually filled with determination. Since the situation had reached an irreversible point, there was no need to hold back. Whether the Yunlan Sect would survive would be left to fate. She only needed to fulfill her responsibilities.

Mo Yu shook his head and said, "You are no match for me."

"I may not know how your strength has grown to match my master's, but I am a Dou Huang. I can at least delay you for a while. Given your talent, becoming a Dou Huang in five years would have been easy for you. But... everything has changed now."

As she recalled the young man's confident promise in the mountain cave, Yun Yun's eyes glimmered with an indescribable emotion. To her, it seemed like only yesterday that the young man had made that bold but seemingly unrealistic promise. Yet, that promise had planted a seed of hope in her heart.

However, when the young man stood before her again, his strength had transformed, but now, they were enemies with drawn swords, their positions irreconcilable. Indeed, life was full of unexpected turns.

"Uncle Serpent, don't harm her. Just restrain her," Mo Yu said softly, frowning slightly as he understood Yun Yun's thoughts.

"Hehe, don't worry, I won't hurt your girlfriend. You've really got the same charm I did back in the day," Uncle Serpent chuckled playfully, teasing Mo Yu.

Mo Yu shook his head. "Serpents are naturally promiscuous," he thought, realizing that Uncle Serpent must have had many romantic encounters in his time. However, Mo Yu was not that type of person.

As he finished speaking, Mo Yu slowly closed his eyes. When he reopened them, his silver pupils had turned into a strange purple-gold color, and a powerful aura began to emanate from his body.

Seeing Mo Yu's aura suddenly intensify, Yun Yun's eyes widened in surprise. It was true, as the rumors said—Mo Yu possessed the terrifying strength that could rival a Dou Zong!

"Little girl, you go ahead and make the first move. I don't want the boy to say I bullied you," Mo Yu said with a slight smile.

Hearing these words, the sharp-witted Yun Yun quickly realized that this power belonged to someone else within Mo Yu.

She was stunned by Mo Yu's fortunate encounter, and the words of the mysterious powerhouse left her feeling slightly embarrassed. "Thank you, senior," Yun Yun said respectfully. Whoever was hiding within Mo Yu was at least a Dou Zong, as they were able to overpower her master.

After speaking, Yun Yun's aura surged as she released her powerful Dou Qi, drawing the attention of many onlookers.

However, just as Yun Yun prepared to test Mo Yu's strength, a mysterious purple-gold light wrapped around her from behind, binding her slowly.

This mysterious light not only restrained her body but also sealed her Dou Qi, leaving her unable to resist.

"This is the Purple-Gold Serpent Ring Bind, condensed from my bloodline power. Even a peak Dou Huang would struggle to break free. Mo Yu asked me not to hurt you, so just sit tight and watch."

As Mo Yu spoke, his right hand moved, and the Purple-Gold Serpent Ring Bind tightened further, rendering Yun Yun completely immobile.

With that done, Mo Yu didn't wait for Yun Yun's reaction. He immediately flew towards the battlefield where Xiao Yan and Yun Shan were fighting.

Several Yunlan Sect elders attempted to stop him, but lacking Yun Yun's strength and special treatment, they were all instantly killed by Uncle Serpent.

Seeing Mo Yu heading toward her master, Yun Yun frowned but then relaxed as if she had come to terms with something.

"Sigh, I've done all I can. Whether the Yunlan Sect survives now depends on my master..." Yun Yun murmured softly, her expression complex as she watched Mo Yu's retreating figure. The boy who once hid behind her had finally spread his wings.

Back on the battlefield, Yun Shan's face darkened as he saw Mo Yu approaching. He had initially thought he could quickly deal with Xiao Yan, but the mysterious power within Xiao Yan had proven so strong that even Yun Shan couldn't gain the upper hand.

Now, with Mo Yu also in the mix, Yun Shan found himself in a precarious position. He knew that while the power within Mo Yu and Xiao Yan didn't belong to them, their Dou Zong-level combat strength was real. If things went wrong, he might end up dead.

But instead of showing fear, Yun Shan's face suddenly grew calm. He stopped his fight with Xiao Yan, distanced himself, and, watching Mo Yu approach, flashed a strange smile. Then he clapped his hands, and a crisp sound echoed across the sky.

"Guardian Wu, it seems I need to trouble you to make a move."

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