Chapter 508: Bone Mountains, Helping Xiao Yan
"Three-Star Dou Zun!"
Feeling the sudden surge in his strength, Mo Yu couldn't hide the joy on his face. Now, with his breakthrough to Three-Star Dou Zun and the overwhelming power of the Sky-Gang Lightning Body, his power had increased enough to rival a Six-Star Dou Zun. Additionally, the enhancement from the Primal Ancestral Thunder, ranked fourth among heavenly thunders, had dramatically boosted the destructive power of his Lightning Orb. In Mo Yu's view, as long as saint-level experts didn't interfere, he had firmly established himself as invincible!
One could say that Mo Yu now had one foot firmly planted on the peak of the continent!
"How long have I been in seclusion?" Mo Yu asked, gradually calming his surging aura. He turned to Little Doctor Immortal for an answer.
"Half a month. We still have another half a month before the ancient ruins open," she replied with a smile.
Hearing this, Mo Yu turned to Zi Yan and Hei Qing and said, "Sorry to have kept you waiting because of my training."
"It's no problem. Little friend Mo Yu, you truly live up to your reputation as a genius of the Lei Clan. Your cultivation speed is terrifying," Hei Qing said, his rough face showing rare admiration.
Breaking through two stars in just half a month, especially at the Dou Zun level, even someone from the Ancient Void Dragon Clan like Hei Qing found it shocking.
"Of course! He is my friend after all," Zi Yan said proudly, raising her nose in the air.
Seeing Zi Yan's smug expression, Little Doctor Immortal couldn't help but laugh softly.
Mo Yu also chuckled and shook his head, then said, "Since the ancient ruins will open in half a month, we should set off now."
Hearing this, Hei Qing shook his head. "You all should head there openly. I'll protect you from the shadows."
Mo Yu was momentarily surprised but then nodded in agreement. "That sounds like a good idea."
The news of the ancient ruins had spread widely, attracting many powerful individuals. Having Hei Qing, an Eight-Star Dou Zun, lurking in the shadows was certainly a safer option than him drawing attention in plain sight.
While Mo Yu and his group were discussing their plans, Yuan Cang and the Lion King had also heard of Mo Yu's breakthrough and quickly entered with Zi Huo.
"Congratulations to Lord Mo on your breakthrough and the great increase in your strength," the Lion King said. He couldn't help but feel surprised by the surge in Mo Yu's aura, though he congratulated him sincerely.
In the past, the Lion King might have looked down on a young man with lower Dou Zun strength. But Mo Yu was from the Lei Clan, and he had powerful allies like the Nine-Winged Purple-Gold Snake and the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. The Lion King couldn't afford to underestimate him.
"Hehe, you flatter me, Lion King. I've just made a small breakthrough. Compared to your strength, I'm nothing. Today, we must take our leave of your noble clan. Please take good care of Zi Huo in our absence," Mo Yu said politely, cupping his hands.
"Lord Mo is too kind. Zi Huo is our young clan leader, and he will soon take the position of clan chief. We will certainly assist him wholeheartedly," Yuan Cang replied with a light smile, stroking his beard.
"Boss, don't worry. Once I've taken care of the clan's affairs, I'll come to find you," Zi Huo said.
Hearing this, Mo Yu smiled and nodded. "From today on, you will bear the responsibility of your clan's future. Work hard."
After a few more words of encouragement to Zi Huo, Mo Yu and his group bid farewell and set off for the ancient ruins.
The ancient ruins were located in the Bone Mountains, which, though within the Beast Domain like the Mighty Lion Clan's territory, were still quite a distance away. Mo Yu decided they should leave early.
The Beast Domain, while smaller than the Central Plains, was still vast, with mountain ranges stretching far beyond the horizon. The wild and untamed aura of the domain was evident everywhere.
These mountains extended to distant lands beyond human reach. Over the ages, countless treasures had been buried in these endless ranges, awaiting someone with the fortune to uncover them.
The Bone Mountains were well-known in the Beast Domain for their eerie "sea of bones," a place where countless beast skeletons had been discarded. Over time, these bones released traces of strange beastly energy, which had little effect on humans but served as an excellent tonic for magical beasts. This made the Bone Mountains a favored gathering place for many beasts.
Located in the southwestern part of the Beast Domain, the Bone Mountains were where the ancient ruins were said to appear. Concerned that the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan might beat them to the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, Mo Yu, Little Doctor Immortal, and Zi Yan had rushed there as soon as they left the Mighty Lion Clan.
The Beast Domain was abuzz with activity due to the discovery of the ancient ruins. As Mo Yu and his group traveled toward the Bone Mountains, they encountered many powerful individuals who were clearly heading to the same destination.
Among them were magical beasts capable of taking human form, as well as human experts who had come from outside the Beast Domain, all drawn by the news of the ancient ruins.
Seeing this, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow. He hadn't expected the ruins to attract so much attention. These individual experts weren't much of a concern, but…
"It's rumored that there's a heavenly Dou Technique in the ancient ruins. Even the major factions are probably after it. Our goal is just the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit. If things get messy, we'll take the fruit and leave. This is no place to linger," Mo Yu said thoughtfully, recalling some memories of the ancient ruins.
He had no interest in the heavenly Dou Technique. His primary objective was to help Zi Yan obtain the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit. Of course, if he could grab some other treasures after that, he wouldn't mind. The ancient ruins were left by a Dou Saint, so there had to be plenty of valuable things inside.
After traveling for two days across the vast mountain ranges of the Beast Domain, a blinding white light appeared in the distance.
This pale white light stood out sharply against the lush greenery of the surrounding mountains, creating a stark contrast. When Mo Yu, Zi Yan, and Little Doctor Immortal saw it, their eyes lit up with excitement. After nearly ten days of traveling, they had finally reached their destination.
As they drew closer, more and more people appeared in the sky, all heading toward the Bone Mountains. Occasionally, figures flew past them, rushing toward the pale white mountains in the distance.
Near the center of the Bone Mountains, several towering peaks stood tall. These prime locations, being close to the ruins, had already been claimed by powerful factions. Solo adventurers and smaller groups were left to find spots elsewhere.
The Bone Mountains were now teeming with people. The air was filled with noise, shouting, and cursing. With so many people gathered in one place and no authority to maintain order, the area had fallen into chaos, with fights breaking out over the smallest issues.
As Mo Yu and his group walked through the area, Little Doctor Immortal's beauty drew many covetous glances.
However, with Mo Yu's strength having surged after breaking through to Three-Star Dou Zun, even without making a move, the sheer pressure he emitted deterred many from acting on their desires.
"Mo Yu, look! Isn't that your cousin Xiao Yan?" Little Doctor Immortal's delicate finger suddenly pointed toward a particular area, her voice soft.
Looking in the direction she indicated, Mo Yu saw a mountain peak that was already occupied by numerous people. At the top of the mountain, a large banner fluttered in the wind, emblazoned with three silver words: Wind Lightning Pavilion. The shimmering characters looked especially imposing from a distance.
At the peak, two groups of terrifyingly strong individuals had gathered, forming two distinct camps.
On the right, the central figure was a tall man, appearing to be in his fifties, though his beard was streaked with silver. He wore a silver robe covered in lightning patterns, which seemed to flow like living creatures. Faint thunderous energy radiated from him.
Sensing the sharp lightning aura and seeing the Wind Lightning Pavilion banner, Mo Yu immediately recognized the man. He was the leader of the Wind Lightning Pavilion in the northern region, the Thunder Master, a Three-Star Dou Zun.
Beside the Thunder Master stood two elderly men dressed in beast-hide robes, their auras equally powerful, both at the Dou Zun level.
Opposite them stood a young man in a black robe, his eyes deep and calm.
This young man was none other than Xiao Yan!
At this moment, Xiao Yan, leading the Starfall Pavilion, and the Thunder Master, leading the Wind Lightning Pavilion, were in a tense standoff.
Seeing the situation rapidly escalating into a confrontation, the eyes of the onlookers grew heated with anticipation. A battle between Dou Zun experts was sure to be thrilling.
"Hehe, that Xiao Yan is quite bold to stand against the Thunder Master."
"It looks like he's here for payback. The Wind Lightning Pavilion forced the Starfall Pavilion's people out and even injured some of them. Starfall Pavilion must have felt humiliated and came to settle the score. I didn't expect them to arrive so soon."
"It won't be easy. Not only is the Thunder Master here, but look at those two elders by his side. They're the chiefs of the Earth Tiger Clan and the Silver Moon Wolf Clan, both vassals of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan. With the relationship between the Wind Lightning Pavilion and the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, do you think they'll just sit by and watch? With two peak Two-Star Dou Zuns and a Three-Star Dou Zun, that's an ironclad defense."
"Still… Xiao Yan's name sounds familiar."
"Of course, it does! He's the young alchemy master who won the Alchemist Grand Meeting at the Pill Tower. He's been missing for over a year, and now he's resurfaced here."
Listening to the excited discussions around them, Little Doctor Immortal said in surprise, "I didn't expect your cousin to have reached Dou Zun. Your family certainly has produced some remarkable talents."
Zi Yan chimed in, "Both of them are monsters! I knew back at Jia Nan Academy that you two were extraordinary, and I was right."
Mo Yu patted Zi Yan's head and smiled as he looked up at the black-robed youth in the sky. "Xiao Yan's talent is remarkable. He was already at the peak of Dou Zong a year ago. Breaking through to Dou Zun was only a matter of time. Let's go help my cousin. It looks like there's a conflict between the Starfall Pavilion and the Wind Lightning Pavilion."
Beyond his personal relationship with Xiao Yan, Mo Yu also felt obligated to help because the Yuan Mansion and Starfall Pavilion had formed an alliance.
Little Doctor Immortal nodded in agreement, and Zi Yan naturally had no objections either.
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"Wind Lightning Pavilion has tarnished the name of Starfall Pavilion in front of all these people. Elder Beast Clan chiefs, are you really expecting me, Xiao Yan, to return to Starfall Pavilion with this insult on my face?" Xiao Yan's calm smile gradually faded, and a cold light flashed in his dark eyes as he stared at the two beast-clad elders.
Faced with Xiao Yan's sudden aggressive aura, the Thunder Master and the two beast-clad elders frowned, their eyes growing colder.
"Well, well! To show such nerve in front of three Dou Zun experts… no wonder he's the Alchemist Grand Meeting champion," one observer whispered.
Xiao Yan's single sentence shattered the tense atmosphere, surprising the crowd and earning him murmurs of admiration.
"I don't care how important you are in the human world, but this is the Beast Domain. It's not a place for you to throw your weight around!" The tiger-clad elder said coldly.
"Leave now, and this can end peacefully. Otherwise, even with the Thunder Master here, we'll make sure you learn your place!" The silver-haired elder added with a chilling smile.
As his words fell, both elders unleashed their vast Dou Qi, which surged out like a storm, causing those nearby to step back in fear.
The three Dou Zun experts stood at the mountain's peak, their combined oppressive aura crashing down on Xiao Yan's group like a giant mountain.
Xiao Yan's expression grew serious under this overwhelming pressure. But just as he was about to act, a familiar voice echoed in his ear.
Hearing the voice, Xiao Yan's face lit up with joy. Then, under the watchful eyes of everyone present, he took two steps forward.
His low, rumbling voice echoed through the air like thunder.
"This is your last chance. Leave now, or you'll be leaving flat on your backs!"
As Xiao Yan's cold voice fell, three terrifying auras suddenly erupted from behind him!
These auras belonged to Mo Yu, Little Doctor Immortal, and Zi Yan, who had just arrived. Their combined force instantly shattered the pressure aimed at Xiao Yan's group.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
Faced with this sudden counterattack, the Thunder Master and his two companions were forced to take several steps back in shock.
"Four Dou Zun experts?!" (End of Chapter)
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