Chapter 355: Destroying Mulan Valley, Subjugating Yan Luotian
The air was silent, with only Mo Yu's cold voice echoing softly.
Countless disciples of the Yun Lan Sect sighed in relief, yet their hearts were heavy with sorrow. Once upon a time, Yun Lan Sect was a force to be reckoned with, and now, it was reduced to such a state where it could be easily destroyed. The gap between the past and the present was hard for them to accept.
Despite their unwillingness to face this reality, the Yun Lan Sect disciples had no choice. From Mo Yu's murderous demeanor, it was clear that he intended to wipe out Yun Lan Sect completely.
Their leader, Yun Shan, had already fallen, and if it weren't for Yun Yun's relationship with Mo Yu, the square would already be soaked with blood. For them, the chance to keep their lives was already a stroke of incredible luck.
Hearing Mo Yu's words, which sounded like a final verdict, Yun Yun's body trembled slightly, her teeth biting down on her lip, her face pale with sorrow. Was this really the end of Yun Lan Sect?
Her delicate hand clenched as she looked over the faces of the countless Yun Lan Sect disciples below. A touch of sadness appeared on her face as she murmured, "Is this your revenge on Yun Lan Sect?"
Mo Yu glanced at her, his expression softening slightly. Then he said in a deep voice, "Out of respect for our past, this is my final concession: either you disband the sect completely, or I will slaughter everyone without mercy. Choose one."
Hearing this, Yun Yun's hand clenched tightly, her eyes filled with struggle. After a long silence, she let out a resigned sigh. Her voice was hoarse, filled with fatigue and helplessness.
"Fine, since things have come to this, there's no point in saying more. If you insist, then so be it. As long as you do not harm the ordinary disciples of Yun Lan Sect, I will disband the sect within a month."
Though her words were brief, they seemed to drain all the energy from her body. As she finished speaking, Yun Yun's eyes dimmed, her once bright spirit now seemed utterly defeated.
"I hope you keep your word. If anyone in the sect defies this order, I will personally deal with them," Mo Yu said, his voice cold and unwavering.
With that, his gaze shifted toward the direction of Mulan Valley. His silver eyes glinted with a chilling light. Unlike Yun Lan Sect, which he spared due to Yun Yun, Mulan Valley would receive no such mercy.
Sensing Mo Yu's cold gaze, the elders of Mulan Valley and their followers felt a wave of fear. To see Yun Lan Sect, a power that had existed for centuries, crushed so easily, filled their hearts with terror.
The powerful members of Mulan Valley looked toward the three elders of Mulan Valley, hoping they would surrender to Mo Yu. Even disbanding the sect like Yun Lan Sect was better than facing total annihilation.
Under the weight of all these expectant eyes, the three elders of Mulan Valley exchanged looks, their expressions grim. Although Mulan Valley didn't have the centuries-old history of Yun Lan Sect, it had still dominated the Mulan Empire for nearly a hundred years under their leadership.
Now, they were being forced to disband just to survive. The thought was unbearable for the proud elders. Yet, faced with the immediate danger, they had no choice but to consider surrendering.
Just as they were about to open their mouths to yield, Mo Yu's cold, commanding voice echoed across the mountain.
"As for the people of Mulan Valley..." Mo Yu's silver eyes swept across the crowd. He waved his hand decisively and said, "Leave no one alive!"
"What!?"
The three elders of Mulan Valley froze in shock, staring at Mo Yu in disbelief. They had brought two-thirds of Mulan Valley's elite warriors on this mission, a force that would make any power in the Northwest Continent envious. Yet, Mo Yu was intent on killing them all?
Panic spread among the warriors of Mulan Valley. They had been willing to submit if it meant they could keep their lives, but Mo Yu had blocked that path entirely. They couldn't understand why—didn't surrender and loyalty matter on this continent?
Mo Yu sneered, "I will use the blood of Mulan Valley's warriors to warn every power in the Northwest Continent that the Jia Ma Empire is not a place where they can come and go as they please!"
He understood that the Dou Qi Continent was a world where the strong ruled. After Yun Lan Sect's downfall in the original story, opportunistic forces like Mulan Valley and others had tried to invade the Jia Ma Empire. Mo Yu intended to send a clear message that such opportunism would not be tolerated.
Upon hearing Mo Yu's command, the strong warriors of Yuan Manor and the Jia Ma Empire fixed their cold stares on the Mulan Valley forces.
"All forces of Mulan Valley, retreat!" shouted the three elders, their faces ashen. Desperation in their voices, they urged their followers to flee.
Seeing the dire situation, the warriors of Mulan Valley turned tail, their Dou Qi wings flapping wildly as they fled towards Mulan Empire.
"Master's orders are clear—leave none of Mulan Valley alive!" Old Yin Bone of Yuan Manor growled. He stepped forward, his Dou Qi flaring up, and charged after the fleeing enemies.
Led by Old Yin Bone, the strong warriors of Yuan Manor and the Jia Ma Empire also surged forward, pursuing the remnants of Mulan Valley.
Seeing the massacre, the disciples of Yun Lan Sect couldn't help but feel a chill run down their spines. Any thoughts of resistance vanished as they watched the brutal scene unfold.
In a matter of moments, Mulan Valley's forces lay decimated, their blood staining the battlefield, their numbers reduced drastically.
Witnessing this, the three elders of Mulan Valley felt their hearts bleed. The foundation of Mulan Valley was crumbling before their eyes, a loss that would take decades to recover from—if they ever could.
Seeing no way out, the three elders exchanged a glance and tried to escape. But before they could move, a graceful, enchanting figure appeared before them. With a wave of her hand, a multicolored energy beam struck them with terrifying force.
Caught off guard, the three elders retaliated with their full strength, but the energy beam's overwhelming power forced them to cough up blood, their faces ashen.
"Who are you?!" the lion-headed elder gasped, wiping blood from his mouth as he looked at the beautiful woman standing before them.
"Do you think you can run away without my permission?" Mo Yu said with a cold smile as he glanced at the woman, who was none other than Cai Lin (Medusa), and nodded in acknowledgment.
"You brat! Even if we go to hell, we won't let you off!" the three elders of Mulan Valley snarled in defiance.
"Enough noise!" Mo Yu's expression turned icy as he flung a small golden thunder orb at them. The orb spun rapidly, creating a fierce whirlwind of energy that blasted toward the elders.
Before they could even react, the immense power of the golden orb engulfed them. Their faces turned deathly pale as they spat out blood mixed with fragments of their shattered organs.
Within seconds, the powerful golden lightning consumed them entirely, leaving behind nothing but three charred corpses.
Mo Yu approached the blackened remains and, with a cold smile, stretched out his hand. With a single motion, he extracted the souls of the three elders and fed them to his Black Lotus Soul Thunder, which absorbed them hungrily.
Satisfied with his victory, Mo Yu turned to see Xiao Yixian (Little Doctor Fairy) floating gracefully towards him. She eyed Cai Lin curiously, then asked Mo Yu, "And who is this?"
"A special friend. You can call her Cai Lin," Mo Yu answered evasively.
"Oh, Miss Cai Lin," Xiao Yixian said, her lips curving into a rare smile. "I see... you're quite beautiful. No wonder you're by Mo Yu's side."
Mo Yu was taken aback by her words, feeling as if he'd been accused of admiring beauty too much. But Cai Lin's eyes narrowed slightly, picking up on the hint of rivalry in Xiao Yixian's tone.
Cai Lin's mood shifted, and with a cold voice, she said, "I helped you this once. I'm leaving now."
As Cai Lin turned to leave, Mo Yu watched her go, a wry smile on his face. Turning to Xiao Yixian, he said, "Let's head to the capital for some rest."
"Not yet. Yan Luotian tried to escape, but I stopped him. What should we do with him?" Xiao Yixian asked.
Yan Luotian approached hastily, his face full of nervous flattery as he said, "Mo Yu, I was misled by the lies of the three elders of Mulan Valley. I didn't mean to oppose you. Please spare my life—I can compensate you with wealth."
Mo Yu chuckled, "Do you think I lack money?"
Seeing his plea fall flat, Yan Luotian quickly switched tactics, saying, "Then I am willing to join your forces, Mo Yu."
"Is that so?" Mo Yu said, raising an eyebrow. "Very well, from now on, you shall serve under Yuan Manor."
Yan Luotian's eyes flickered with cunning but he quickly hid it, bowing deeply to Mo Yu. "Yes, Master."
Xiao Yixian seemed puzzled by Mo Yu's easy acceptance of Yan Luotian but trusted that he had his own reasons.
After dealing with the last remnants of Mulan Valley, Mo Yu waved his hand and said, "That's enough for today. Let's head back."
Looking over at Yun Yun, he added coldly, "In one month, I do not want to hear the name 'Yun Lan Sect' again, or else..."
Yun Yun gave a bitter smile and nodded, her voice full of resignation. "Everything will be as you wish."
With that, Mo Yu signaled to Xiao Yan, and they took off towards the capital, followed closely by Hai Bodong, Fa Ma, Xiao Yixian, Old Yin Bone, and the rest.
(End of Chapter)
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