Chapter 569: The Divine Lightning and Training the Great Sun Desolate Thunder Body
"Divine Thunderstone."
Mo Yu was momentarily stunned as he stared at the strange stone in his hand, which crackled with electricity. Then, a look of surprise and delight appeared on his face.
The Divine Thunderstone was a unique stone from Mo Yu's previous life's continent. It was formed in a forbidden zone of lightning and took hundreds of years of thunder essence to condense, containing terrifying amounts of thunder energy.
Of course, if it were just that, Mo Yu wouldn't be so excited. After all, the Dou Qi Continent had many strange items with thunder energy. What truly excited Mo Yu was that the Divine Thunderstone was related to the Divine Lightning, ranked last on the Black Thunder List.
The Divine Lightning was ranked 13th, at the bottom of the list. Only one Divine Lightning could form from tens of thousands of Divine Thunderstones. Because it was born from the Divine Thunderstone, the Divine Lightning contained the primal thunder power of the continent and had extraordinary power.
However, this power was only impressive compared to ordinary thunder, just like the Xuanhuang Flame, which ranked last on the Heavenly Flame List. The Divine Lightning had a somewhat awkward status.
Nevertheless, the fact that the Divine Lightning made it onto the Black Thunder List was proof of its importance.
In the past, Mo Yu had awakened many Black Thunders, but he had forgotten about the Divine Lightning, not because of its weak power, but because he lacked one key item: the Divine Thunderstone.
Since the Divine Lightning was born from the Divine Thunderstone, and because it was much weaker than other Black Thunders, most of its essence was lost in the great battle years ago. Without the Divine Thunderstone, not even Mo Yu could awaken the slumbering Divine Lightning.
For this reason, Mo Yu had felt frustrated and regretful about the last-ranked Divine Lightning. The Divine Thunderstone was only produced in the Thunder Continent, and despite ordering his subordinates to search for it, they never found a trace of it, leading Mo Yu to give up.
But who would have thought that the Three Scorpion Demons would possess a Divine Thunderstone from the Thunder Continent? It was completely unexpected.
Though the Divine Lightning was the weakest on the list, it was still a Black Thunder. Only by gathering all 13 peak Black Thunders could Mo Yu truly claim the title of Thunder Emperor, making this Divine Thunderstone invaluable to him.
"Hehe, it seems Mo Yu is quite pleased with this prize," Yao Lao said with a faint smile, noticing the joy on Mo Yu's face. He took a closer look at the Divine Thunderstone but, apart from its deep thunder energy, couldn't find anything unusual. With a hint of confusion, he chuckled.
"Thank you, Master Yao. This item is extremely important to me," Mo Yu said, cupping his hands in gratitude.
He didn't mention that the Divine Thunderstone could awaken the Divine Lightning since it involved his previous life. The fewer people who knew about it, the better.
"As long as you're happy, Mo Yu. We couldn't have taken down the Three Scorpion Demons without your help," Yao Lao said, stroking his beard with a smile.
"We're family, no need to distinguish between us. Yuanfu and the Starfall Pavilion are allies now, so helping each other is only natural," Mo Yu responded with a smile.
"Haha, Cousin Mo Yu is right! If Yuanfu ever faces a crisis, the Starfall Pavilion will give its full support," Xiao Yan laughed. Now the Young Pavilion Master of the Starfall Pavilion, his status was just below Yao Lao, and nearly on par with Pavilion Master Feng Zun. He had the authority to make such promises on behalf of the Pavilion.
Mo Yu fully trusted Xiao Yan's character, and after some more conversation, he finally took his leave. "Master Yao, Cousin Xiao Yan, now that the trade fair is over, we should return to Yuanfu. Besides, the news of the Bodhi Ancient Tree has probably spread across the entire continent. When it does, it will attract countless strong individuals. Both of our factions need to prepare."
Hearing Mo Yu mention the Bodhi Ancient Tree, Yao Lao and Xiao Yan nodded solemnly, fully aware of the storm this news would create.
"In that case, we part ways here. Take care, Cousin Mo Yu," Xiao Yan said, cupping his hands. Yao Lao also nodded to Mo Yu.
"Master Yao, Cousin Xiao Yan, take care!"
Mo Yu returned the gesture and then, without further delay, led Cai Lin and the others back to Yuanfu.
After returning, Mo Yu and his group took a few days to rest. During that time, news about the Bodhi Ancient Tree spread like a storm, rapidly sweeping across all of Central Plains.
Just the four simple words, Bodhi Ancient Tree, caused a massive uproar across the entire continent. Even some ancient monsters who had been in hiding for years were forced out by this shocking revelation.
Although the Wild Ancient Domain was notoriously dangerous, that danger had only been effective because there hadn't been enough temptation. This time, the allure of the Bodhi Ancient Tree was irresistible. The so-called forbidden zone no longer had any deterrence.
A Dou Saint represented the pinnacle of power on the continent. Countless strong individuals had spent their entire lives pursuing this legendary realm. As long as there was anything that could increase their chances of achieving that rank, they would risk everything to get it.
Even if it meant flying into the flames like a moth, they wouldn't hesitate!
It was clear that the emergence of the Bodhi Ancient Tree would completely disrupt Central Plains.
While various factions were growing restless due to this news, Mo Yu, after two days of rest, regained his strength. However, instead of going out, he secluded himself in a hidden chamber for training.
Whether it was the memories buried deep in his mind or the growing storm across the continent, Mo Yu knew how many powerful enemies the Bodhi Ancient Tree would attract. Before then, he needed to strengthen himself as much as possible.
He had to seize this opportunity, enter the Wild Ancient Domain, and obtain the Bodhi Ancient Tree.
Not just the Bodhi Heart, but a part of the Bodhi Tree itself.
As Mo Yu thought about this, he let out a soft sigh and smiled bitterly. "Thirteen Black Thunders… None of them are easy to nurture."
Yes, Mo Yu's reason for wanting the Bodhi Ancient Tree was related to the Black Thunder List—specifically, the second-ranked Black Thunder.
Why? Because the second-ranked Black Thunder was called the Divine Wood Gang Thunder.
However, obtaining part of the Bodhi Ancient Tree wouldn't be easy. The Bodhi Ancient Tree was tied to the secret of breaking through to Dou Saint, and countless old monsters would be drawn to it. Even the Soul Clan wouldn't be able to resist such temptation and might intervene personally.
So, before all that happened, Mo Yu had to improve his strength as much as possible!
The fastest way to do that was by mastering high-level Dou Techniques. That's why Mo Yu secluded himself to train in the recently acquired Great Sun Desolate Thunder Body.
This was a heaven-rank Dou Technique, and its power was guaranteed to be immense. If Mo Yu could master it, he would be much more confident during his journey to the Wild Ancient Domain.
In the quiet chamber, incense filled the air. Mo Yu sat cross-legged on a stone bed. With a wave of his hand, a purple-golden scroll appeared in his palm. Turning it slightly, he saw several ancient characters written boldly on its side: Great Sun Desolate Thunder Body.
Taking a deep breath, Mo Yu pressed the scroll to his forehead.
As soon as it touched his brow, golden light burst from the scroll, and a massive stream of information flooded into Mo Yu's mind like a torrent.
"The Great Sun Desolate Thunder Body is a low-level heaven-rank Dou Technique that transforms the body into the vastness of the sun and moon. It is an unstoppable force, breaking through anything in its way. When fully mastered, it transforms the user into a colossal Thunder Giant, standing 66 feet tall, with six arms like wings, capable of destroying the heavens and earth. The Desolate Thunder is eternal and grants immortality!"
As the words echoed in his mind, Mo Yu could feel the sheer power and dominance of this Dou Technique.
It was a technique that focused on using thunder to strengthen the body. After studying its cultivation method for a while, even Mo Yu had to admit that this technique was indeed powerful, worthy of being called a heaven-rank Dou Technique.
Although it was difficult to master, with Mo Yu's experience and talent, the process went smoothly. As the saying goes, "Master one technique, and all others will follow." While each Dou Technique had its own unique cultivation method, they shared common principles.
Once Mo Yu grasped these principles, most techniques became easier to learn, except for some particularly special ones.
To cultivate the Great Sun Desolate Thunder Body, one needed to first nurture a Desolate Thunder Seed within the body, then gradually expand it to produce Desolate Thunder Dou Qi.
Next, the Desolate Thunder Dou Qi needed to be infused into the bones, flesh, and skin in a specific way, which placed strict demands on the body.
The scroll detailed how to cultivate the Desolate Thunder Seed and how to merge Desolate Thunder Dou Qi into the limbs and bones.
However, for Mo Yu, who already possessed the Primordial Ancestor Thunder, there was no need to cultivate a Desolate Thunder Seed. His Desolate Thunder Dou Qi was already far superior to the technique's creator, so he could skip this step entirely.
As for the second step, infusing Desolate Thunder Dou Qi into the limbs and meridians, while demanding on the body, Mo Yu's physique had been refined by countless heavenly treasures. Although it wasn't invincible, it was more than capable of handling the requirements for cultivating the Great Sun Desolate Thunder Body.
"Hu."
Mo Yu exhaled slowly, closing his eyes and beginning to follow the scroll's method to cultivate the Great Sun Desolate Thunder Body.
Shortly after he closed his eyes, his body suddenly radiated purple-golden light, and his frame began to swell. Bones cracked and twisted as his body expanded.
As the purple-golden light intensified, Mo Yu's body grew larger and larger. In less than half a minute, he had doubled in size, looking like a small giant. His originally fair skin had turned a deep purple-golden color.
Mo Yu's body continued to grow, but after tripling in size, it stopped. The purple-golden light dimmed, and his body quickly shrank back to its original size.
"Ugh!"
As soon as his body returned to normal, Mo Yu's face turned red, and he almost coughed up blood.
Training in the Great Sun Desolate Thunder Body felt as if his entire body was swelling to several times its original size, as if his skin was being torn apart, his muscles stretched to the breaking point, and his bones shattered.
"No wonder this technique places such harsh demands on the body. If someone with a weaker constitution tried it, their body would have exploded on the first expansion," Mo Yu muttered, raising an eyebrow and letting out a soft laugh. Still, he didn't give up.
After all, to gain great power, one had to endure the cost. The harder it was to train in the Great Sun Desolate Thunder Body, the more powerful it would be when fully mastered.
If Mo Yu could endure the pain, his body would eventually adapt to it. Then, he would be able to unleash the full power of the Great Sun Desolate Thunder Body.
"Interesting. Let's see what this Great Sun Desolate Thunder Body can do once it's fully mastered," Mo Yu said with a grin as he closed his eyes again. Purple-golden light surged once more as his body expanded, then shrank, over and over.
Despite the recurring pain, Mo Yu's expression gradually became calmer over time, as if he had grown accustomed to the sensation.
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye during Mo Yu's closed-door training.
During this time, Central Plains had already fallen into chaos.
Countless factions had sent their scouts toward the Wild Ancient Domain. However, the main forces hadn't moved yet. They were waiting—waiting for confirmation that the rumors were true.
Once the Bodhi Ancient Tree truly emerged, it would trigger a celestial phenomenon. At that time, all of Central Plains would feel its presence.
And only then would the restless factions truly make their move.
Five more days passed in this state of anticipation.
On the sixth day, the first rays of sunlight broke through the horizon, casting light over the northeastern skies of the continent.
A strange, clear energy spread from the sky like a wave, rippling far and wide.
Anyone who inhaled this energy would see the same image deep within their mind.
An ancient, towering tree, exuding an aura of wisdom.
This was none other than the legendary Bodhi Ancient Tree!
Central Plains, at that moment, erupted into a frenzy!
(End of Chapter)
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