Chapter 406: The Deployment of the Black Thunder Banner
Five-Star Dou Zong!
With the thunder wings and thunder armor adorning him, a powerful aura surged from Mo Yu's body, making him appear like a thunder god towering between heaven and earth. Mo Yu clenched his fists, feeling the immense strength coursing through him, and a satisfied smile flickered in his silver eyes.
From a two-star Dou Zong, his strength had instantly soared to five-star Dou Zong—an increase of three stars. Such was the overbearing power of the second stage of the Heavenly Thunder Body!
On the Dou Qi Continent, although there were many secret techniques that could boost strength, they all had various limitations and drawbacks. The most powerful strength-boosting secret techniques were usually controlled by top-tier forces.
As far as Mo Yu knew, the most famous strength-enhancing technique in the Central Plains was none other than the Three Mysterious Transformations of the Heavenly Fire. This technique was the treasure of the Burning Flame Valley, one of the three major valleys, which was also home to powerful Dou Zun experts.
The genius of the Three Mysterious Transformations of the Heavenly Fire lay in its ability to amplify strength based on the power of the flames. In the original story, Xiao Yan had obtained this technique and used the power of multiple Heavenly Flames within him to boost his strength, helping him overcome many life-threatening situations.
Mo Yu had previously used the Devouring True Thunder to absorb the energy of heaven and earth to boost his strength, a method similar to these techniques.
However, as Mo Yu's strength grew, the limitations of the Devouring True Thunder became increasingly apparent—the power boost it provided was becoming weaker and weaker. Mo Yu estimated that once he reached higher levels of Dou Zong, the Devouring True Thunder might not even be able to boost his strength by a single star.
Despite this, Mo Yu wasn't worried. He knew that once the Heavenly Thunder Body evolved into its second stage, it would give him a whole new ace in the hole for power boosts!
Compared to techniques like the Devouring True Thunder or the Three Mysterious Transformations of the Heavenly Fire, the boost from the Heavenly Thunder Body was not only stronger but, more importantly, it was not limited by changes in his base strength!
Simply put, if Mo Yu could boost his strength by three stars in the Dou Zong stage, he would still be able to boost his strength by three stars even when he reached the Dou Zun stage!
This meant that even if he advanced to Dou Zun, Dou Sheng, or even ascended to the Great Thousand World, the Heavenly Thunder Body would still provide him with a significant power boost.
This terrifying potential was the reason why, even in the Great Thousand World, the Heavenly Thunder Body was known as an unparalleled combat body.
With this thought in mind, a smile crept across Mo Yu's lips.
The stronger he grew, the more terrifying the Heavenly Thunder Body became. When Mo Yu had unlocked the first stage, he had gained the Thunder Extreme Silver Eyes.
However, because his strength had been too weak at the time, he hadn't been able to fully unleash the power of the Thunder Extreme Silver Eyes. Its effectiveness had been weaker than some Earth-tier Dou Techniques, which was why he rarely used it in battle.
But Mo Yu knew very well how powerful the Thunder Extreme Silver Eyes were. Once he reached the Dou Zun or Dou Sheng levels, he would be able to topple mountains with a glance or part seas with a gaze. Its power would rival even Heaven-tier Dou Techniques.
While Mo Yu marveled at the power of the Heavenly Thunder Body, elsewhere in the Golden Warhorse Clan, in a stone pavilion deep within the clan's grounds...
Ma Chen, sensing this surge of power, trembled slightly as he held his teacup. A sharp glint flashed in his old, cloudy eyes as he gazed toward Mo Yu's seclusion chamber, murmuring, "Such a powerful aura… This kid's background must be extraordinary."
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Meanwhile, in the Thunder Clan's domain, within the Thunder Realm...
In a towering and mysterious grand hall, seemingly connected to endless lightning in the heavens, Lei Ying sat in the center of the hall, his eyes closed as he healed. Suddenly, he sensed something, and his tightly shut eyes snapped open. Within them, endless, terrifying lightning surged as if he could see through the boundless void.
"Father, what's the matter?" A clear and ethereal voice echoed in the hall.
With the sound, a young girl slowly stood up. She had delicate features, a perfectly sculpted nose, and long, thick lashes. Her skin was as fair as snow.
As she stood, her graceful figure was revealed. The girl was dressed in a form-fitting black dress that accentuated her long, slender legs. She wore black stockings, and the exposed skin between her dress and stockings was so fair and radiant it dazzled the eye.
"Haha, it's you, Fei'er. Don't worry about me; it's just a minor injury. The four Demon Saints of the Soul Clan are no match for me. Too bad the Soul Emperor refuses to show himself. Otherwise, I'd love to test how strong he is now!" Lei Ying chuckled, his laughter rolling like thunder.
Hearing this, the girl, Lei Fei'er, approached Lei Ying and gently touched the scar on his right arm. Biting her red lip, she asked, "Father, you fought the Soul Clan's Demon Saints alone for that Mo Yu, and you even arranged for me to marry him. Is it really worth all this effort for a mere outcast from the Mo family?"
"Oh? It seems my daughter is displeased with me," Lei Ying said, his bronze face showing a hint of awkwardness. He stroked Fei'er's hair with a gentle smile.
"Haha, Fei'er, it was wrong of me not to consult you before arranging your marriage. But Mo Yu is someone I hold in high regard. Since the Soul Clan dared to target him, I won't let them get away with it. This time, I only went to give them a warning. If they cross me again, it'll mean war between our clans."
"As for whether it's worth it… I can tell you it absolutely is!" Lei Ying's voice rang out with a resounding certainty, echoing like thunder in the grand hall.
Hearing this, Lei Fei'er's eyes widened in surprise. She couldn't understand why her father, who had always been so powerful and proud, would place so much faith in someone who had been cast out of an affiliated clan.
"Haha, you'll understand in time. I've found you a good husband. Perhaps… whether our Thunder Clan can produce another Dou Di depends on him," Lei Ying mused, his gaze drifting toward the endless void in front of him.
Even though Mo Yu was miles away, Lei Ying had faintly sensed the powerful aura Mo Yu had just unleashed.
Once again, Mo Yu had surprised him.
Meanwhile, upon hearing the words "Dou Di," Lei Fei'er's heart surged with emotion. As a member of the Imperial Clan, she knew exactly what those two words meant. And yet, her father had pinned this hope on her future husband, whom she had never even met.
Clenching her jade-like hands, Lei Fei'er found herself growing increasingly curious about this mysterious Mo Yu…
"Someone, come!" Lei Ying suddenly called out toward the hall's entrance.
At his command, the grand doors slowly opened, and a man in black armor, his aura deep and powerful, strode inside.
"What are your orders, Clan Leader?"
The black-armored man knelt on one knee before Lei Ying and respectfully asked.
Lei Ying tossed him a token.
"Take this Black Demon Token to the Black Thunder Banner. Tell them to send out a small squad and follow the aura imprinted on the token to find their new captain. Once they locate him, they are to follow all his orders. They need not return."
Taking the Black Demon Token from Lei Ying, a flicker of confusion flashed in the black-armored man's eyes, but he didn't ask any questions. Bowing respectfully, he replied, "Yes, Clan Leader."
(End of this chapter)
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