Chapter 426: Devouring Soul Power, The End
Boom!
A thunderous explosion shook the sky, as violent electric currents spread out like a tsunami, surging across the horizon.
The sea of thunder spread out in waves, and the wild electricity, like countless silver snakes, quickly expanded throughout the entire city of Ten Thousand Weapons, catching everyone's attention.
Countless gazes in the city stared at the sky, where the sea of thunder raged, their eyes filled with shock.
In less than five minutes, Mo Yu had executed a flawless counterattack, completely reversing the desperate situation on the battlefield!
With the strength of a mere two-star Dou Zong (Battle Sect), he had defeated Green Sword, who was at the level of a nine-star Dou Zong. This feat was nothing short of astonishing in the eyes of the onlookers.
In the Dou Zong realm, each star represented a huge gap in power, and defeating an opponent of a higher rank was nearly impossible for the average person. But the scene unfolding before them made many shiver in disbelief—Mo Yu was truly a monstrous talent.
Even Black Sword and the others had retreated a bit under the spreading sea of thunder, their expressions drastically changing as they gazed at the expanding lightning field.
The terrifying combat power Mo Yu had just displayed shook even Black Sword to his core. The sequence of high-level combat techniques and the sheer destruction he unleashed were too overwhelming.
"Damn it, how did this brat's killing moves suddenly become so powerful?" Black Sword was stunned by the immense destructive power on the battlefield, and a flash of terror crossed his face.
Back in Western Wasteland City, Black Sword had already experienced Mo Yu's Black-Gold Thunderball firsthand. While it posed a threat to him back then, it was nothing compared to the terrifying power it displayed now.
Filled with murderous intent, Black Sword knew that if Mo Yu was allowed to grow, he would undoubtedly become the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion's greatest enemy in the future. He could not be spared!
But just as this thought emerged, a fierce gust of cold wind struck. Qingzhi's golden beast eyes flashed with a cold light, and the icy power from his body erupted. A massive ice spear, dozens of meters long, condensed and shot straight toward Black Sword.
"Damn it!"
Seeing Qingzhi charging at him, Black Sword's face darkened. He quickly swung his Black Dragon Howling Sword to block, no longer daring to be distracted by Mo Yu's side of the battlefield.
Meanwhile, the audience watching the fierce battle in the sky couldn't help but gasp in amazement.
Especially Lan Yingying, whose beautiful eyes were filled with disbelief. She hadn't expected that after just half a year apart, Mo Yu would have grown so terrifyingly powerful.
"Mo Yu… I can't imagine how my lovesick little sister will react when this news reaches the clan…"
Thinking of her sister Lan Bingbing, who had always been infatuated with Mo Yu, Lan Yingying let out a soft sigh, rubbing her forehead with a wry smile.
Mo Yu's excellence was undeniable, but the better he became, the further he distanced himself from others. Faced with Mo Yu's rising power, her little sister would only be left longing hopelessly.
As Lan Yingying sighed, the sea of thunder in the sky gradually receded under the gaze of countless eyes, revealing the scene within.
The first thing everyone saw was the figure of the young man with silver eyes, his clothes still neat and untouched. The previous terrifying explosion had seemingly left him unharmed, his aura still vast and powerful, filling everyone with awe.
Not far in front of him, the figure of Green Sword floated weakly. He was the one who had taken the brunt of the Thunderball's strike.
However, all of the sword energy that had once surrounded him had completely dissipated, and without that protection, his severely injured and nearly lifeless body was exposed for all to see, eliciting gasps of shock from the crowd.
"Elder Green Sword has truly lost!"
"Where did this Mo Yu come from? So young, and yet he's defeated Green Sword, the head of the Four Sword Protectors of the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion. This is terrifying!"
"It won't be long before Mo Yu's name spreads across the entire continent. He's the champion of the Forging Tournament, an eighth-rank blacksmith, and now he's defeated Elder Green Sword. He's practically invincible among the younger generation!"
As the whispers spread through the crowd below, Green Sword's pale face flushed red with embarrassment, and he coughed up another mouthful of blood.
The explosion of the Black-Gold Thunderball had shattered his strongest defense and inflicted severe injuries upon him. That black thunderball seemed to have a space-locking effect, leaving him no room to escape and forcing him to take the full brunt of the attack.
His eyes flickered with reluctance as he stared at Mo Yu, deeply shaken by the terrifying power Mo Yu had unleashed.
When he had first met Mo Yu, the latter was nothing more than a mere Dou Huang (Battle Emperor), too weak for Green Sword to even bother fighting. Back then, Mo Yu had fled in fear.
Even after Mo Yu defeated Ma Chao of the Golden Warhorse Tribe, Green Sword still viewed him as insignificant—a mere Dou Zong who posed no threat.
Yet now, the "insignificant" Mo Yu had completely crushed him. If not for the emergency burst of sword energy from his Green Jade White Tiger Sword, he would have been killed by that thunderball on the spot!
"What is this kid's background? His talent is terrifying!" Green Sword gritted his teeth, realizing that the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion had severely underestimated Mo Yu.
They had never imagined that this young man had such powerful backing—not only was he supported by Dou Zun (Battle Venerate) experts, but his background was far more complex than they thought.
And in less than a year of training, Mo Yu had grown to a level that Green Sword found hard to believe.
Just as this thought crossed his mind, Green Sword's heart suddenly tightened. He hastily stepped back in the air, retreating as fast as he could.
But as he moved, Mo Yu's figure appeared right where Green Sword had been standing, his fist wrapped in terrifying black lightning. The punch hit the air, sending ripples through the space.
"Green Sword, your life is mine." Mo Yu's cold smile spread across his face as his figure blurred and disappeared again.
Hearing this, Green Sword felt a surge of panic. But before he could react, a strange black lightning shot from Mo Yu's hand, enveloping Green Sword in an instant.
"Ahhh!"
As soon as the black lightning touched Green Sword's body, he let out a piercing scream.
The Black Lotus Soul-Thunder had a unique soul-devouring effect, and for Green Sword, who had no means of defense left, it was the most excruciating form of punishment.
His agonized cries echoed through the sky, resounding throughout the city of Ten Thousand Weapons, making countless people swallow nervously in fear.
Mo Yu, however, remained indifferent to the screams. His cold gaze stayed fixed on Green Sword, watching as the elder's vitality slowly drained away within the lightning.
The Black-Gold Thunderball, now enhanced by merging with the Void-Breaking Thunder, had become far more powerful than before. It seemed that even a peak Dou Zong expert like Green Sword couldn't last against it.
After defeating Green Sword, Mo Yu had no intention of sparing him.
The feud between him and the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion was already beyond reconciliation, and Mo Yu wasn't going to show mercy.
As the head of the Four Sword Protectors, killing Green Sword would not only send a painful message to the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion, but his peak Dou Zong soul power would also serve as a great feast for the Black Lotus Soul-Thunder.
Once Green Sword's soul was fully devoured, Mo Yu flicked his fingers, absorbing the black lightning back into his body.
As the black lightning re-entered his body, Mo Yu could feel the Black Lotus Soul-Thunder growing stronger, and a smile appeared on his lips.
Green Sword was truly worthy of being a peak Dou Zong. He was only one step away from becoming a Dou Zun, and his soul power was incredibly strong. Just by devouring him alone, the Black Lotus Soul-Thunder had reached its second-stage growth phase.
The Black Lotus Soul-Thunder, ranked among the top three on the list of Heavenly Thunders, required far more energy than any ordinary heavenly thunder. Although Mo Yu had previously devoured the souls of many strong opponents, it had only been a drop in the ocean for the Black Lotus Soul-Thunder.
But now, by devouring the soul of a peak Dou Zong, the Black Lotus Soul-Thunder had finally entered its growth phase—an unexpected bonus for Mo Yu.
As Green Sword's soul was completely devoured, his aura faded until it vanished entirely. His body became lifeless, devoid of any vitality.
A peak Dou Zong's corpse was incredibly valuable, so Mo Yu, unwilling to waste it, flashed his beast ring and stored Green Sword's body away as a trophy.
However, the sight of Green Sword's death left the entire crowd below in shock. They stared in disbelief at what had just happened.
Green Sword, a renowned figure in the Western Region, was one of the top elders of the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion, second only to Sword Master himself.
His death marked a turning point, a major event that would ripple across the land.
And the one who caused it all was just a young man in his early twenties. Once today's events spread, it would undoubtedly cause a massive uproar.
On the other side of the battlefield, the warriors of the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion were equally stunned. No one had anticipated that what started as a simple capture mission would turn into a disaster. Not only had they failed to capture Mo Yu, but they had also lost a key figure like Green Sword.
Mang Dian, leader of the Black Thunder Banner, stared in awe at Mo Yu, who stood tall in the sky. Slaying a peak Dou Zong while only at the two-star level himself—such a terrifying achievement was simply abnormal.
Mang Dian knew that even if he had fought Green Sword, armed with a peak seven-star weapon, it would've been difficult to resolve the battle so cleanly. He might've been trapped in a stalemate.
Mo Yu's formidable skills and relentless lightning attacks left him deeply shaken.
Had he not known that Mo Yu was an outcast from the Mo family and not one of the Thunder Clan's inner circle, he would've suspected that Mo Yu had been raised as a secret prodigy by the clan's upper echelons.
After seeing Mo Yu's terrifying display of strength, the Black Thunder Banner soldiers had begun to see him in a new light.
As a tribe that worshipped strength, the Thunder Clan held strong warriors in the highest regard. If any of them had doubted Mo Yu's qualifications to be their leader before, his incredible performance today had certainly earned their respect.
In fact, some even felt that Mo Yu's talent was so extraordinary that being led by such a capable commander was an honor.
"Damn it, how can this kid be so strong? He even killed Green Sword..."
On the other side, Sword Master watched in fury as Mo Yu collected Green Sword's body, his face dark and eyes burning with rage.
Green Sword, one of the elders of the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion, had been a key ally and right-hand man. Losing him was a painful blow, and the Sword Master's heart seethed with anger.
"Iron Sword, that boy killed an elder of the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion. Are you really going to stand in my way?" Sword Master's eyes burned red as he shouted furiously at the old man blocking his path.
"I told you, if you want to deal with Mo Yu, you'll have to defeat me first," Iron Sword replied calmly, though he couldn't help but glance at Mo Yu with a look of surprise after witnessing the death of Green Sword.
However, despite Sword Master's anger, Iron Sword remained as composed as ever.
"Damn it!" Sword Master clenched his fists in frustration. Even though he was seething with rage, he knew he couldn't easily defeat Iron Sword, who was also a seasoned Dou Zun. If he attacked, there was no guarantee of victory.
Meanwhile, Mo Yu could use this opportunity to cause even more harm to the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion.
Suppressing his burning fury, Sword Master turned to glare at Mo Yu, his voice icy.
"Kid, you've killed an elder of the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion. One day, we will make you pay for this!"
With that, Sword Master slashed through the surrounding forces, breaking Mang Dian's encirclement and fending off Qingzhi's assault. He turned to his army and shouted, "Retreat!"
After giving one last cold glance at Mo Yu, Sword Master flew into the sky without looking back.
With Iron Sword protecting Mo Yu, it was impossible to kill him today. Rather than waste more time, Sword Master chose to retreat for now.
But he wouldn't forget this. The moment Mo Yu showed any weakness, he would make sure to exact a painful revenge.
The rest of the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion soldiers hesitated, casting fearful glances at Mo Yu before following Sword Master's orders to retreat.
They all knew that this mission had been a complete failure.
Not only had they failed to capture Mo Yu, but they had also lost one of their elders. Once word of this spread, the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion would become a laughingstock throughout Zhongzhou.
Despite their frustrations, no one dared to oppose Sword Master's decision. After all, even Elder Green Sword had fallen at Mo Yu's hands. Who would be next?
Watching the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion retreat, Mo Yu's silver eyes narrowed slightly, but he didn't pursue them.
It wasn't out of mercy—he simply wasn't in a position to do so. Iron Sword had already done him a great service by holding off Sword Master, and to chase after the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion would be asking too much.
Still, as Mo Yu watched them flee, he couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.
"Run while you can. Next time, I'll come visit you at the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion!"
(End of Chapter)
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