Chapter 562: First Battle Against a Half-Saint, a Counterattack from Despair
A massive, storm-like aura erupted from Mo Yu, sending shockwaves through the air, even causing cracks in the surrounding space.
Feeling the overwhelming power radiating from him, everyone's expression changed dramatically.
"A Half-Saint?!"
The face of the Third Heavenly Lord, the Saint of Blacklight, darkened as he looked at Mo Yu, who now stood almost on equal footing with him. His eyes flashed with shock.
A Half-Saint hadn't fully entered the realm of a Dou Saint, but they were considered part of the "Saint class" of powerful beings. Once someone became a Half-Saint, they ascended to a level that separated them from lower realms by an immense gulf.
This was why people said, "beneath the Saint class, all are ants."
The gap between a Half-Saint and previous realms was enormous. So, seeing Mo Yu leap across this chasm, going from a Fifth-Revolution Dou Zun to a Half-Saint level, left even the Saint of Blacklight astonished.
"No... wait, he hasn't truly become a Half-Saint. It seems… he's only got one foot in the Half-Saint realm," the Saint of Blacklight muttered, observing Mo Yu carefully. After a moment, he let out a sigh of relief.
As a true Half-Saint, he could tell that while Mo Yu's power had surged significantly, there was still a small gap between him and a true Half-Saint.
That small gap could be fatal in a battle against a real Half-Saint.
"Oh, so you've figured it out..." Mo Yu noticed the change in the Saint of Blacklight's expression and raised an eyebrow.
Even though his Perfect Heavenly Lightning Body and Dou Emperor bloodline greatly enhanced his strength, Mo Yu had not completely broken through the barrier to becoming a Half-Saint.
Becoming a Saint-level expert was far more challenging than progressing within the Dou Zun realm. The saying "Nine Revolutions to become a Saint" perfectly captured the difficulty of reaching the Saint class.
While Mo Yu's Heavenly Lightning Body could boost him to Dou Zun strength when he was a Dou Zong, it wasn't enough to push him past the Half-Saint barrier as a Fifth-Revolution Dou Zun.
Nevertheless, Mo Yu's current power was a massive improvement. With one foot in the Half-Saint realm and his profound foundation, he still had a chance against a low-level Half-Saint like the Saint of Blacklight.
"Your Lei Clan's divine bloodline is truly remarkable," the Saint of Blacklight said coldly, his eyes filled with a dangerous glint. "This makes it even more important that I capture you and bring you back to the Hall Master."
"Oh, we'll see if you have the power to do that…" Mo Yu replied with a sneer.
If the Saint of Blacklight were a mid or high-level Half-Saint, Mo Yu might have had some trouble. But since he was just a low-level Half-Saint, the outcome was still uncertain.
"Mo Yu, this might be your first time fighting a Half-Saint, right? Let me show you just how vast the gap is between Dou Zun and Dou Saint levels," the Saint of Blacklight said, his eyes glowing ominously, his cold and sinister voice echoing through the air.
"Don't worry, you won't be disappointed," Mo Yu smirked. He raised his hand, and instantly, a terrifying five-colored lightning sphere began to spin rapidly in his palm.
In Mo Yu's hand, the lightning sphere, filled with devastating primal power, rotated slowly. The destructive energy radiating from it twisted the surrounding space, creating visible distortions.
Facing a Half-Saint, Mo Yu knew he had to unleash his strongest move. This was the perfect time to test the full might of the Great Desolation Thunder Sphere after stepping one foot into the Half-Saint realm.
"Cai Lin, activate the city's protective array."
Mo Yu turned and instructed Cai Lin and the others. The explosion from the Great Desolation Thunder Sphere was so destructive that even Mo Yu himself couldn't fully withstand it, let alone Tian Serpent City.
"Alright, but be careful," Cai Lin replied, her face serious as she nodded. She could sense the terrifying power within the lightning sphere, so without hesitation, she signaled the Serpent Empire's commanders.
The commanders, equally stunned by Mo Yu's power, quickly moved to the control room. Dou Qi surged from their bodies and was poured into the array's core.
Moments later, the protective array activated, and a blue energy shield enveloped the city.
Mo Yu nodded, then flicked his finger. The Great Desolation Thunder Sphere began spinning faster and faster. In the blink of an eye, it shot out from his palm like a streak of lightning. It moved so silently that it seemed like nothing was happening, but the space through which it passed collapsed into void, leaving a trail of purple-gold spatial cracks in its wake.
The Great Desolation Thunder Sphere didn't create a loud, shocking impact. However, to any expert watching, the deadly energy contained within it was as clear as a reaper's scythe, radiating an unmistakable aura of death.
"Huff."
The Saint of Blacklight's sinister expression tightened as he stared at the sphere ripping through space. A wisp of black mist escaped his mouth as he prepared for the deadly incoming attack.
"Ten Thousand Demon Blacklight Shield!"
With a cold voice, the Saint of Blacklight summoned an overwhelming surge of black light from his body. Horrifying screams echoed through the air as countless souls coalesced into the black light.
The black light twisted and formed a massive shield that appeared before the Saint of Blacklight. The shield was composed of countless small shield plates, each engraved with twisted, agonized faces. From a distance, the shield looked like a ten-meter-tall face filled with suffering, making it a horrifying sight.
"Mo Yu, let's see if your so-called Thunder Sphere can break through this Half-Saint's Ten Thousand Demon Blacklight Shield!" The Saint of Blacklight sneered as he watched the deadly sphere approach.
"Whoosh!"
Before the Saint of Blacklight's voice had faded, the Great Desolation Thunder Sphere shot forward, tearing through the sky and slamming into the massive black shield under the eyes of countless spectators.
"Boom!"
For a brief moment, the world fell silent, as if even the wind had stopped. But the stillness lasted only a second before an earth-shattering explosion tore through the sky.
A storm of lightning, stretching thousands of meters wide, erupted from the impact. The surrounding space shattered into dark voids, and the shockwave from the blast swept across the ground. The ground itself was stripped bare, with massive cracks spreading like an earthquake across the landscape.
Everyone present, their faces pale, watched in horror as the thunderous destruction unfolded in the sky.
The Fourth Heavenly Lord's face turned ashen. He couldn't comprehend how Mo Yu, a Fifth-Revolution Dou Zun, could unleash such a devastating attack, even with special techniques.
The level of destruction caused by the Great Desolation Thunder Sphere surpassed even many high-level Heavenly Dou Techniques.
Even the protective shield over Tian Serpent City trembled violently, on the verge of breaking. Only with the combined efforts of Cai Lin, Little Doctor Immortal, and the others did the shield hold, barely protecting the city from the aftermath of the explosion.
"Screech!"
The storm of primal lightning filled the sky. The invading forces of the Lion Nether Sect and Soul Hall had no such luck. They were vaporized instantly, turning to dust amidst the annihilation.
"Boom!"
The lightning storm raged across the heavens, destroying everything in its path. Any creature caught within its range was obliterated.
In a single moment, most of the Lion Nether Sect and Soul Hall forces were wiped out. The few remaining survivors were so terrified that they fled in all directions, not daring to get close to the storm.
Even the Fourth Heavenly Lord gulped nervously and backed away from the battlefield, his eyes filled with terror as he looked at Mo Yu.
This youth's power was terrifying!
Mo Yu floated in the sky, watching the magnificent thunderstorm, his expression tense.
This was his first battle against a Half-Saint. While the Great Desolation Thunder Sphere was powerful, he knew the terrifying resilience of a Half-Saint.
These near-immortal beings, even among ancient clans like the Lei Clan and Gu Clan, were formidable. If they could be taken down so easily, it would be an insult to their status as Saint-level experts.
As the lightning storm gradually weakened, the torn space around it began to heal.
Mo Yu's eyes remained locked on the storm's center. As the storm subsided, a ten-meter-tall black shield reappeared in the sky.
"It survived!"
Seeing the black shield still standing, the Soul Hall experts, including the Fourth Heavenly Lord, burst into cheers. On the other hand, those on Mo Yu's side felt their hearts sink. Despite such a powerful attack, the Half-Saint had remained unharmed. Were Half-Saints truly this invincible?
Mo Yu's face tightened, his gaze fixed on the black shield. He refused to believe that the Great Desolation Thunder Sphere hadn't inflicted any damage.
"Crack!"
Suddenly, a faint cracking sound echoed from the black shield. A piece of the shield broke off and fell to the ground.
"Crack! Crack!"
More pieces of the shield began to fall, like snowflakes drifting down. Soon, the seemingly indestructible black shield was covered in cracks before shattering completely.
The powerful soul energy within the shield dissipated rapidly, flowing back into the body of the Saint of Blacklight.
The cheers from the Soul Hall experts froze on their lips.
As the shield shattered, the Saint of Blacklight spat out a mouthful of blood. His previously sinister face turned deathly pale, with blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
Wiping the blood away, the Third Heavenly Lord lifted his head, his voice icy.
"Impressive. I didn't expect someone with your divine bloodline, Mo Yu, to have such skill. But even if you can injure me, I can still take your life!"
"Whoosh!"
Before the Saint of Blacklight could finish speaking, Mo Yu's figure flashed. In an instant, he appeared in front of the Saint of Blacklight.
A fist enveloped in purple-gold lightning, radiating terrifying power, was aimed directly at the Saint of Blacklight's head.
"Humph!"
Caught off guard by the lightning-fast attack, the Saint of Blacklight briefly faltered but quickly recovered. Ignoring his internal injuries, he swung his hand, meeting Mo Yu's lightning punch head-on.
"Clang!"
A sharp, metallic sound echoed through the sky as the two forces collided.
Mo Yu was forced back several steps, a deep handprint left in his lightning-formed fist. Even an injured Half-Saint was terrifyingly strong.
Fortunately, Mo Yu wore the Ancient Bug Emperor Armor, which absorbed most of the backlash, preventing serious injury.
"You still think you can kill me, brat?"
The Saint of Blacklight steadied himself, stepping back only once. He glanced coldly at Mo Yu, his expression dark.
With his keen senses, the Saint of Blacklight could tell Mo Yu was wearing some form of protective armor. But even with that advantage, Mo Yu couldn't win.
"Your prized Thunder Sphere has been used, so now, you'll come with me."
With a twisted grin, the Saint of Blacklight raised his hand. A massive black hand appeared in front of Mo Yu, attempting to capture him.
Yet Mo Yu stood calmly, his face relaxed, even hinting at a slight smile.
Seeing this, a bad feeling welled up inside the Saint of Blacklight. But before he could react, the black hand rushed toward Mo Yu.
Just as the hand was about to grab Mo Yu, the Saint of Blacklight's heart skipped a beat. His face twisted in horror as he looked inward, only to find strange black lotuses blooming inside his body.
As the lotuses bloomed, the souls he had absorbed began to rebel. It felt like sitting on a volcano, on the brink of an eruption.
And then, he heard a voice, cold and calm, like the whisper of a devil.
Mo Yu smiled slightly, his voice soft but chilling.
"Third Heavenly Lord, did you really think I'd lost?"
(End of Chapter)
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