Chapter 439: Growth of the Celestial Thunder, Gaining Allies
"The five-colored Weapon Thunder is truly extraordinary. If not for repairing the Heavenly Demon Purgatory Zither, I wouldn't have been able to summon such a powerful heavenly thunder," Mo Yu thought as excitement built up inside him. For his Nine Heavens Celestial Thunder, this was the ultimate nourishment.
Boom!
As Mo Yu's thoughts raced, a deafening thunderclap echoed across the sky. Suddenly, a thick silver lightning bolt, as wide as a thigh, shot down like a silver serpent, tearing through the dark clouds and rushing toward the furnace on the stone platform.
The moment the silver lightning descended, Mo Yu's body moved swiftly. He appeared on the stone platform, arms spread wide, allowing the massive silver lightning to strike him directly.
Boom!
The lightning crashed into Mo Yu's body with a heavy, oppressive sound that made the hearts of everyone present skip a beat.
"What? He's taking the lightning head-on?"
The sight stunned everyone—whether it was Su Yao and the elders of Sound Valley or the disciples watching from the plaza. Their faces were filled with shock.
A five-colored Weapon Thunder is powerful enough to harm even a strong Dou Zun (Battle Sovereign). Yet Mo Yu dared to receive it directly with his body—was he trying to get himself killed?
Just as everyone was frozen in shock, the force of the lightning slammed Mo Yu down by several dozen meters before he finally stabilized himself. His body was now flickering with countless silver currents, attempting to burrow into him. If it were anyone else, their body would have been torn to shreds.
But not Mo Yu. There wasn't a single injury on him. Instead, it seemed as though his body was absorbing the Weapon Thunder bit by bit.
"Is he... absorbing the power of the thunder?"
Su Yao's beautiful eyes widened in disbelief as she watched Mo Yu, whose body was not only unharmed but was actively absorbing the lightning's energy.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The first bolt of lightning was easily absorbed by Mo Yu, and the dark clouds above began to churn violently again. In just an instant, three even larger bolts of lightning crackled out from the clouds with thunderous roars, streaking toward Mo Yu.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Without any hesitation, Mo Yu once again acted like a lightning rod, drawing the three bolts straight onto himself. The immense force of the impact sent him crashing to the ground, embedding his feet deep into the stone platform below.
Despite the intense impact, Mo Yu quickly leaped back into the air. His entire body was glowing with a dazzling silver light, making him look like an invincible thunder god, standing proudly in the sky.
Seeing this blatant challenge, the Weapon Thunder seemed to grow furious. More enormous bolts of lightning spewed from the dark clouds, as if a machine gun of lightning had been aimed directly at Mo Yu, each strike hitting his body. The spectacle was so breathtaking that the onlookers found themselves holding their breath.
As the relentless bolts of Weapon Thunder slammed into him, Mo Yu felt his body tingling and the Nine Heavens Celestial Thunder inside him growing rapidly. A faint smile of anticipation appeared on his face.
How much would the Nine Heavens Celestial Thunder evolve after absorbing this much Weapon Thunder?
With that thought, Mo Yu's excitement grew even stronger.
The sky above was dense with dark clouds, and silver lightning danced wildly across them. Then, the bolts descended in waves, filling the world with thunderous roars that made the ground tremble.
Inside the valley, which had turned dark due to the storm clouds, the continuous onslaught of silver lightning bolts lit up the area like daytime. Thunderclaps echoed through the mountains, endlessly reverberating across the land.
Amongst the countless streaks of silver lightning, Mo Yu's radiant figure floated in the air, attracting every single bolt toward him.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Each time a bolt of silver lightning struck him, Mo Yu's body would momentarily falter, crashing downward from the force of the impact. The sheer power of the thunder strikes would be enough to turn an ordinary person into a charred corpse.
"He can actually absorb the power of the Weapon Thunder? This young man is truly extraordinary... No wonder that picky person took notice of him."
Su Yao's shock deepened as she watched Mo Yu remain unharmed under the barrage of lightning bolts. Her astonishment grew with each strike, and she couldn't help but let out a sigh.
As the onlookers continued to watch in amazement, another resounding clap of thunder echoed through the sky. A bolt of lightning, as thick as a full-grown tree, tore through the clouds like a silver dragon, crashing down on Mo Yu.
Boom!
The tremendous impact sent Mo Yu plummeting to the ground, where he created a massive crater, over ten meters in diameter. Around the edge of the pit, cracks as thick as an arm spread out like a spider web.
The sudden turn of events caused the disciples of Sound Valley to gasp and retreat, fearfully staring at the enormous pit before them.
As the clouds in the sky released their most powerful bolt of silver lightning, they began to dissipate. The dark clouds thinned and broke apart, allowing rays of sunlight to pierce through and cast countless beams of light down onto the valley.
The sunlight quickly chased away the darkness that had enveloped the valley, and the once-intimidating thunderclaps gradually faded into silence.
Seeing that the Weapon Thunder had finally passed, everyone present let out a sigh of relief. Their eyes then turned toward the giant crater on the ground with growing concern.
"Is Master Mo Yu alright?"
Dan Qin'er, standing beside Su Yao, was startled by the final burst of Weapon Thunder. She quickly rushed to the edge of the crater, anxiously scanning for any signs of Mo Yu.
In the crater, Mo Yu himself had been startled by the Weapon Thunder's final explosion. Fortunately, most of the thunder's energy had been absorbed by the Nine Heavens Celestial Thunder inside him, and with his strong physique, he had avoided any serious injuries.
However, his face remained as pale as a sheet of paper. He waved weakly and chuckled, "Miss Dan, don't worry. I'm fine."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a wave of exhaustion overwhelmed him, causing him to pass out before he could resist.
"Absorbing heavenly thunder... really isn't as easy as I thought," he murmured to himself just before losing consciousness.
The last thing he felt was a gentle breeze and a soft, fragrant scent as if he had fallen into a bed of flowers.
When Mo Yu slowly awoke from his slumber, he found himself lying on a soft bed, surrounded by a faint, pleasant fragrance in the air.
Opening his eyes, he blinked slowly, his silver irises gradually regaining their focus.
After lying still for a moment, Mo Yu examined his body and found that nothing seemed out of place. In fact, his body, which had taken damage from absorbing the Weapon Thunder, had already healed significantly. The overwhelming fatigue from earlier had completely vanished.
"What's this?"
Relieved, Mo Yu sat up on the bed, glancing curiously around the empty room.
He then checked his Nine Heavens Celestial Thunder, which had now fully matured, and smiled in satisfaction.
Risking his life to absorb the Weapon Thunder had definitely paid off.
"You're awake?"
A soft, melodious voice interrupted Mo Yu's thoughts.
Following the voice, Mo Yu's gaze landed on a young woman sitting cross-legged in the garden just outside. She wore colorful robes, and her graceful posture outlined a captivating silhouette from her long neck down to her slender waist.
Mo Yu recognized her as someone with considerable status in Sound Valley, and he smiled as he nodded at her.
The woman stood up, her tall figure even more striking as she gracefully walked toward him. She gave him a bright smile and said, "Master Mo Yu, thank you so much for your help."
Standing so close to her, Mo Yu could smell the faint fragrance emanating from her body. The familiar scent reminded him of the soft embrace he had felt before passing out.
Thinking back to that moment, Mo Yu's gaze lifted slightly, meeting Dan Qin'er's blushing, delicate face.
Recalling the gentle warmth, Mo Yu awkwardly rubbed his nose.
He had met many beautiful women over the years, and although Dan Qin'er's beauty wasn't as striking as Cai Lin's, she possessed a unique charm—like a young lady from a noble family, graceful and dignified.
Mo Yu chuckled as he assessed her, then greeted her politely. "Greetings, Miss Dan. How is the Heavenly Demon Purgatory Zither?"
Hearing him mention the zither, Dan Qin'er smiled brightly and waved her hand. "Please don't call me 'Miss Dan.' If you don't mind, just call me Qin'er. The Heavenly Demon Purgatory Zither has been completely repaired. My teacher and everyone in Sound Valley are overjoyed. You're practically my savior, so don't be so formal!"
For Dan Qin'er, Mo Yu's successful repair of the zither was a huge relief, as it had been her responsibility in the first place. She was deeply grateful to him.
And given Mo Yu's impressive skills and handsome appearance, it was hard to say whether other feelings had begun to bloom in her heart...
Seeing how down-to-earth and approachable Dan Qin'er was, Mo Yu found himself warming up to her as well. He smiled and said, "Alright, then I'll stop calling you 'Miss Dan.' Just call me by my name too."
Dan Qin'er blushed slightly but nodded, her bright eyes studying him with a soft smile. "You've been unconscious for five days. My teacher said that if you woke up and wanted to see her, I should take you to her. I assume you'd like to meet her now?"
"Thank you, Qin'er," Mo Yu replied with a smile.
"Come with me. Oh, and by the way, about Mr. Snake… is he really… with my teacher?" Dan Qin'er hesitated, her curiosity piqued as she asked.
Mo Yu paused for a moment, knowing exactly who she was referring to. He chuckled and said, "Well, as the saying goes, 'A gentleman pursues a lady,' but sometimes, it's the lady who pursues the gentleman."
Dan Qin'er seemed surprised by his answer. She stared at him, murmuring, "A gentleman pursues a lady... how interesting."
With that, she led Mo Yu out of the courtyard and toward the valley, encountering many disciples along the way. Whenever they saw Dan Qin'er, they respectfully greeted her. She was not only highly regarded in Sound Valley, but her talent in cultivation was also widely admired.
As they walked, many of the disciples turned their curious gazes toward Mo Yu as well. After all, such a young and talented eighth-grade refiner was a rarity.
During the days Mo Yu had been unconscious, his name had become a hot topic of conversation among the disciples.
After walking for about ten minutes, Mo Yu and Dan Qin'er finally arrived at a grand hall.
Under Dan Qin'er's guidance, Mo Yu entered.
Once inside, Mo Yu's eyes quickly swept the room, landing on Su Yao, who sat gracefully at the head of the hall.
Beside her stood two elderly women with silver hair, their faces lined with age, but their presence commanding respect. Although they didn't radiate the same overwhelming aura as Su Yao, Mo Yu could tell that their power was not to be underestimated.
Beneath the two elders sat a group of about ten beautiful women. Their strength was also impressive, and among them was the familiar Phantom Sound Elder who had brought Mo Yu to Sound Valley.
Clearly, these women were the elders of Sound Valley.
As Mo Yu stepped into the hall, the gazes of these powerful figures softened with kindness.
"Greetings to Valley Master Su," Mo Yu said with a smile, stepping forward and bowing slightly.
"Mo Yu, no need to be so formal," Su Yao replied, her smile gentle. "We've called you here today to express our gratitude. The elders and I have agreed that for repairing the Heavenly Demon Purgatory Zither, you deserve a reward. Whatever you desire, whether it's a favor or something else, just ask. Sound Valley will not refuse."
Mo Yu was taken aback for a moment, but then he smiled and clasped his hands together. "In that case, I'll ask Sound Valley to join me in wiping out the Ice River Valley!"
(End of Chapter)
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