Chapter 522: Yun Yun in Trouble, Heading to the Flower Sect
"This guy has probably reached the level of a mid-tier Half-Saint," the Third Heavenly Lord thought, gritting his teeth as he stared at the cold, expressionless man in front of him. The sinister look on his face was on the verge of turning into madness. He had just recently broken through to become a beginner Half-Saint thanks to the Soul Palace's reward, but Yuan Manor had a mid-tier Half-Saint!
The Third Heavenly Lord wasn't just any ordinary person. After a moment of shock, he suppressed his emotions, and a pale shade crossed his face. Realizing Qing Zhi's level, he knew today's mission had completely failed. If Qing Zhi had been a beginner Half-Saint, he would have found him troublesome, but not invincible. However, no one could have predicted that he was facing a mid-tier Half-Saint!
Even though Half-Saints only have three levels—beginner, mid-tier, and advanced—the difference between each level is enormous, far greater than the gap between a one-star and a nine-star Dou Zun. Knowing Qing Zhi's strength, the Third Heavenly Lord abandoned the plan to annihilate Yuan Manor. Unless the Soul Palace sent stronger reinforcements, Yuan Manor was no longer something they could easily destroy.
"Old Seven, Old Nine, retreat!" the Third Heavenly Lord commanded, taking a deep breath.
Hearing this, the Seventh and Ninth Heavenly Lords clenched their fists in frustration, their faces full of reluctance.
"This man is a mid-tier Half-Saint! Even I'm no match for him. Leave now, unless you want to die!" the Third Heavenly Lord snarled, his face dark.
"Understood!"
Reluctantly, the Seventh and Ninth Heavenly Lords gave Mo Yu one last hateful glance before nodding. The Third Heavenly Lord waved his hand, and the space beside him was torn open, forming a spatial rift. In an instant, the three figures darted toward the tear.
"Where do you think you're going?" Qing Zhi's cold voice rang out as he waved his hand, sending a terrifying wave of icy energy crashing toward the rift.
"Boom!"
With Qing Zhi's strike, the spatial rift collapsed, and the overwhelming frost pierced through the space, seeping into the tear. A muffled groan echoed faintly.
"Pfft!"
The sound of three spouts of blood echoed as crimson streaks shot out from the rift.
"Yuan Manor, just you wait! The Soul Palace won't let this go!"
As the blood sprayed out, the spatial rift slowly vanished, but the enraged roar of the Third Heavenly Lord lingered in the air. Judging by the pain in his voice, it was clear that Qing Zhi's blow had injured them severely.
Watching the direction in which the three retreated, Qing Zhi moved to pursue them but was stopped by Mo Yu with a wave of his hand. Although Qing Zhi had reached mid-tier Half-Saint strength after merging with the Dou Saint skeleton, the Soul Palace had plenty of powerful fighters. Chasing after them recklessly could lead to unnecessary danger.
After the departure of the Soul Palace members, Mo Yu looked around at the devastated Yuan City. His brow furrowed. While they had successfully defended against the Soul Palace's attempt to destroy them, Yuan Manor had still suffered casualties.
"Thanks to the Lord and Elder Qing Zhi, Yuan Manor narrowly escaped destruction today," Xiao Li and the others approached with their men, expressing their relief.
At this moment, Ma Chen, Elder Bing, and others looked at Qing Zhi with deep reverence. A Half-Saint was a being that stood above the vast majority of lifeforms on the Dou Qi continent, a level many could only dream of reaching. Thankfully, this powerful figure belonged to Yuan Manor. From now on, Yuan Manor would surely become one of the continent's top-tier forces.
Seeing everyone gather around, Mo Yu quickly gave orders: "Clean up the aftermath. I don't think the Soul Palace will come back anytime soon."
Xiao Li and the others nodded. With a Half-Saint now guarding them, even the Soul Palace would realize that sending ordinary fighters was pointless. Moreover, Half-Saint-level fighters were rare, even for the Soul Palace, and couldn't be sent out lightly.
"Also, send someone to check on Starfall Pavilion. If things look bad, assemble an elite force to provide aid, and I'll personally lead the team," Mo Yu said, suddenly remembering something.
Xiao Li smiled and replied, "No need. We just received word from a Starfall Pavilion disciple. Your third brother's teacher, Master Yao Lao, not only successfully revived but has also broken through to Half-Saint. Starfall Pavilion has already repelled the Soul Palace's attack and is safe."
"Yao Lao also reached Half-Saint?" Mo Yu was momentarily stunned but then nodded. Yao Lao had been at the peak of the Dou Zun level, and after his revival and the gift of a Dou Saint arm from Mo Yu, it was no surprise that he had broken through to Half-Saint, just like in the original timeline.
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After the Soul Palace retreated, Yuan Manor gradually returned to peace following the fierce battle. Meanwhile, news of Half-Saints emerging from both Yuan Manor and Starfall Pavilion shook Central Continent.
Everyone knew what it meant for a force to have a Half-Saint. Such powerhouses were so rare that even the mighty Pill Tower had none. This alone was enough to greatly elevate the reputations of Yuan Manor and Starfall Pavilion!
In just two or three days, Yuan Manor and Starfall Pavilion, after a brief lull, were buzzing with activity. Leaders of various factions and powerful veterans came in droves to pay their respects. Amid this newfound attention, many experts who had been oppressed or hunted by the Soul Palace also expressed interest in joining Yuan Manor.
Mo Yu welcomed them with open arms. After all, he was already irreversibly opposed to the Soul Palace, so recruiting experts on the Soul Palace's blacklist only strengthened his cause. Over the next two weeks, Yuan Manor expanded rapidly, recruiting more experts than ever before. Even the number of Dou Zun experts surpassed ten.
"Lord, an old acquaintance has come to Yuan Manor to see you. Do you want to meet them?" Xiao Li asked one day, disrupting Mo Yu's peaceful retreat in the rear mountains, where he had handed most duties back to Xiao Li after defeating the Soul Palace.
"An old acquaintance? Who?" Mo Yu asked, surprised.
"Nalan Yanran."
Hearing this name, Mo Yu frowned slightly. He wasn't particularly close to Nalan Yanran. The only reason she would come to see him was…
"Is it about Yun Yun?"
...
In the reception hall, a graceful figure sat somewhat anxiously on a chair. The woman wore light green robes, her curvaceous figure accentuated by the fabric. Despite her beauty, her face looked tired and haggard.
Creak.
Just as the woman began to feel restless, the door to the reception hall slowly opened, and a familiar young figure walked in.
"I didn't expect Nalan Yanran to come to Yuan Manor. I assume it's about Yun Yun?" Mo Yu asked with a slight smile, noticing her anxious expression.
Seeing Mo Yu's gentle smile, Nalan Yanran gradually relaxed. After a moment of hesitation, she finally said, "Yes, I've come to ask for your help with my teacher."
Years ago, both Mo Yu and Xiao Yan had been members of the small Xiao family in the Jia Ma Empire. Back then, Nalan Yanran had been the treasured daughter of the Nalan family and the future sect leader of the Yun Lan Sect. The difference in status between them had been immense.
But in just over a decade, both Mo Yu and Xiao Yan had gained great fame across the continent. Now, facing Mo Yu again, Nalan Yanran couldn't help but feel nervous. However, she had heard her teacher mention Mo Yu many times, which gave her the courage to travel to the Western Region to seek his help.
"So it is about Yun Yun," Mo Yu thought, his heart skipping a beat. His gaze turned serious. "Tell me everything."
"I came on my own. My teacher didn't want me to seek you out," Nalan Yanran said with a bitter smile.
Mo Yu nodded. He wasn't surprised. With Yun Yun's personality, even if she were in serious trouble, she wouldn't come to him for help. Of all the women in Mo Yu's life, Yun Yun was probably the most stubborn, despite her calm demeanor.
"After leaving the Jia Ma Empire, my teacher and I came to Central Continent and joined the Flower Sect," Nalan Yanran explained. "The Flower Sect is an unusual sect that only accepts women. It doesn't have the aggressive tendencies of other forces and acts more like a reclusive sect."
Hearing this, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow. So Yun Yun had joined the Flower Sect, just like in the original timeline.
"For a few years, nothing out of the ordinary happened. My teacher and I kept a low profile, as our strength was only average within the sect. However, we had an unexpected encounter with one of the sect's elders, who, just before her death, sealed her Dou Qi inside my teacher's body and gave her a token to inherit the position of Sect Master."
"My teacher didn't want the role of Sect Master, so after burying the elder, she continued to live quietly. But half a year ago, the current acting Sect Master appeared and demanded the token. Not wanting to cause trouble, my teacher handed it over. However, after gaining the token, the woman returned, this time demanding the Dou Qi that the elder had sealed inside my teacher."
Nalan Yanran's face flushed with anger as she continued, clearly upset by the acting Sect Master's unreasonable demands. "The Dou Qi is already sealed within my teacher, and it would be fatal to extract it. That woman is clearly trying to kill her."
"Fortunately, some of the elders, who were loyal to the elder before her death, support my teacher. The woman couldn't forcefully take the Dou Qi, so she challenged my teacher to a duel."
"A duel?" Mo Yu raised an eyebrow, thinking. "Let me guess—the duel allows both a man and a woman to fight together, doesn't it?"
Nalan Yanran looked surprised but nodded. "Yes, the Flower Sect has a strange rule that allows duels to be fought in pairs, with both a man and a woman. The acting Sect Master plans to fight alongside Demon Flower Evil Lord, a four-star Dou Zun, while she is a six-star Dou Zun. My teacher…"
She sighed softly, her eyes filled with worry as she looked at Mo Yu. "That's why I came to find you. If you don't help, my teacher may not survive."
Before she could finish, Mo Yu waved his hand. "How long until the duel?"
"Ten days," Nalan Yanran replied quickly.
"Ten days, huh…" Mo Yu frowned slightly. It would take them seven or eight days just to reach the Flower Sect from here, leaving little time to spare.
"Because the acting Sect Master was watching closely, I spent extra time traveling here…" Nalan Yanran explained quietly.
Mo Yu nodded, then smiled lightly. "Don't worry. Ten days is enough. When we arrive at the Flower Sect, even if the acting Sect Master opposes Yun Yun, I'll make sure she takes her rightful place as Sect Master!"
Seeing Mo Yu's unwavering determination, Nalan Yanran was momentarily stunned before finally feeling a sense of relief. With Mo Yu's current strength and Yuan Manor's backing, he certainly had the power to keep his word.
After leaving the reception hall, Mo Yu gave a few instructions to Xiao Li and then found Qing Lin. Without further delay, he had Nalan Yanran lead the way as the three of them hurried toward the Flower Sect.
The Flower Sect was located in the northwest region of Central Continent, a fair distance from Yuan City. Since they didn't have specific spatial coordinates, it would take them seven or eight days to get there.
However, after leaving Yuan City, Qing Lin summoned a powerful Nine Nether Earth Python from her clan. The giant python transformed back into its original form, and the three of them rode it, sparing them the exhaustion of travel.
High in the sky, a massive black figure twisted through the clouds, its enormous body cutting through the air with a deep whooshing sound.
Seated on the python's back, Mo Yu gazed into the distance. His mind conjured the image of a graceful figure, her elegance and quiet strength still vivid in his memory. He murmured softly.
"Yun Yun, I'm on my way…"
(End of Chapter)
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