Chapter 572: Killing Liu Cang, The Ancient Thunder Wolf
"Who are you, exactly? This is a matter between the Tianming Sect and the Flower Sect. Are you really planning to intervene?" Liu Cang's eyes were cold as he glared at the figure who had just killed the Flower Demon Lord with one strike, speaking in a low voice.
While he spoke, Liu Cang's Dou Qi quietly circulated throughout his body. This person was clearly not to be taken lightly, so he had to be cautious.
In response, Mo Yu only sneered coldly and didn't even bother to reply. With a wave of his sleeve, the purple-gold lightning around him gathered into an energy mass and shot at Liu Cang like a cannonball.
"Since you won't drink a toast, you'll drink punishment!" Liu Cang's face grew even darker as he saw Mo Yu's aggressive move. Clenching his fist tightly, he roared: "Great Underworld Dragon Fist!"
Roar!
As Liu Cang's shout echoed, an overwhelming surge of Dou Qi burst from his body, rapidly forming a massive black dragon. The black dragon, nearly solid in form, surged forward with terrifying force, ripping through the air as it charged at the purple-gold energy ball.
Boom!
The two forces collided—Mo Yu's purple-gold lightning energy clashed violently with the black dragon. The sheer power of their impact exploded like a tidal wave. A mournful cry rang out as the black dragon was shattered into pieces, and the remaining shockwave pierced through the air, striking Liu Cang, whose expression quickly shifted.
Thud, thud!
Feeling the terrifying power coming his way, Liu Cang retreated rapidly. But the force was too strong. Before the shockwave even reached him, a deep, booming pressure erupted over his body.
Bang! Bang!
The sudden shockwave sent Liu Cang flying through the air, slamming heavily into a massive boulder several dozen meters wide. The remaining force immediately cracked the rock, and with a low rumble, it crumbled into dust.
Gasp!
Seeing that Liu Cang couldn't even withstand a single attack from the mysterious figure surrounded by purple-gold lightning, the surrounding Tianming Sect members were filled with fear. Their eyes widened in horror.
They knew Liu Cang's strength very well. As the vice sect leader of the Tianming Sect, while some of his status might have been due to connections, he still possessed the strength of a peak Dou Zun. Yet, he couldn't last even one blow against this person!
"This isn't good—he's the Lord of Yuanfu, Mo Yu!" one of the Tianming Sect members exclaimed, his eyes flashing as he recognized the slender figure cloaked in purple-gold lightning.
"What? Mo Yu?" The remaining Tianming Sect members looked at each other, their faces instantly going pale.
Ever since the news of Mo Yu defeating the Soul Hall's Three Heavenly Sovereigns spread across the continent, everyone knew that a new powerhouse had risen—the young and formidable leader of Yuanfu, Mo Yu.
Although they were aware of the close relationship between the Flower Sect leader and Mo Yu, the Tianming Sect had secretly allied with the Soul Hall, and their vice leader had a habit of acting on his old urges. They hadn't cared about the connection before.
But now, the very person they feared most had appeared right before them. They hadn't checked their luck today and had run straight into the calamity that was Mo Yu.
Realizing their predicament, the Tianming Sect members quickly decided to flee. Without wasting any time, a dozen or so elders helped Liu Cang to his feet and urged, "Vice Leader, this is Mo Yu, the Lord of Yuanfu. We need to retreat immediately."
"Mo Yu?" Liu Cang's face paled. Though he had never met Mo Yu before, he was well aware of his reputation. Liu Cang both envied and feared the young man's accomplishments.
"Then, Elder Qiu, let's retreat immediately. Elder Liu, take a few people and cover us. Once we return to the sect, I'll reward you handsomely."
With that, Liu Cang wiped the blood from his mouth and cast a fearful glance at the purple-gold figure. Without further hesitation, he turned to flee.
As for Elder Liu and the others, they were momentarily stunned by the command. But soon, they cursed under their breath and ignored it, running off themselves.
"Hmph!" Mo Yu snorted coldly. He raised his hand, and the purple-gold lightning formed into a massive hand, about a hundred meters wide, which descended upon Liu Cang with terrifying power.
The massive shadow of the hand loomed over him, like death itself.
"Damn it!" Feeling the immense pressure from the incoming lightning, Liu Cang's face turned pale. Gritting his teeth, he stomped the ground and shot away like a bolt of lightning.
"Useless fools! When we get back to the sect, I'll make you all pay!" Liu Cang raged as he saw Elder Liu and the others fleeing, disobeying his orders. He cursed them bitterly, infuriated that they didn't stay to buy him time.
As the vice leader, it was their duty to sacrifice themselves to help him escape! Yet, they dared to flee. Once he returned to the sect, he would deal with them!
But just as these poisonous thoughts filled Liu Cang's mind, the sky suddenly darkened. A bright flash of lightning flickered in his peripheral vision, sending chills down his spine. He looked up to see the enormous purple-gold lightning hand looming over him.
"How is it so fast?" Liu Cang's mind reeled in disbelief as the massive hand descended upon him. Before he could scream, the hand struck with crushing force.
Splat!
The Dou Qi surrounding Liu Cang barely provided any defense. The violent lightning power flooded his body like a raging torrent, instantly pulverizing his internal organs and bones.
Pffft!
Liu Cang spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with shredded organs. His face, still twisted in fury, froze as the light in his eyes rapidly faded away.
With a single blow, Mo Yu snuffed out Liu Cang's life force. He landed heavily on the ground as Yun Yun and the elders of the Flower Sect looked on in shock.
His slim figure turned, and a familiar face appeared before the wide-eyed Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran.
"Mo Yu..." Yun Yun's usually calm and composed demeanor brightened with joy at the sight of him.
"Hehe, are you alright?" Mo Yu asked softly as he approached Yun Yun.
"Mm, I'm fine, thanks to you arriving in time," Yun Yun smiled gently at his concern, about to say more when the sound of whistling wind reached their ears.
Whoosh!
They turned to see a black figure being thrown through the air before crashing heavily onto the ground—the Tianming Sect elder who had tried to flee earlier.
After that, several more figures appeared, landing on the open ground. It was Xiao Yan's group.
"You... you're Xiao Yan? And… Queen Medusa?" Yun Yun's gaze froze on the young man in black robes and the stunning woman by his side, her expression filled with surprise.
"Yun Yun, the leader of the Yunlan Sect?" Cai Lin raised an eyebrow, her eyes narrowing as she glanced at Mo Yu, who offered a sheepish smile. She let out a soft huff from her nose, as if understanding why he had rushed to help the Flower Sect—Yun Yun was here.
At the sound of Xiao Yan's name, Nalan Yanran's body trembled slightly. She looked up, startled, her eyes falling on the young man who had matured significantly since she last saw him. A complex emotion flickered across her delicate face.
Mo Yu pulled out a jade bottle from his beast ring and handed it to Yun Yun. Understanding his intent, she took one of the pills inside and then passed the bottle to Nalan Yanran, who distributed the remaining pills to the Flower Sect elders.
"Why are you all here?" After taking the pill, Yun Yun's complexion improved slightly. She glanced between Mo Yu and Cai Lin before casually asking.
"We happened to be entering the Manghuang Domain as well. We ran into some people from the Tianming Sect and sensed your presence," Mo Yu explained with a smile.
"Oh." Yun Yun nodded, her eyes lingering on Cai Lin for a moment before speaking again. "I didn't expect to see you here."
Back in the Jia Ma Empire, Yun Yun had once been invited by Gu He to join the fight for the Green Lotus Core Flame in the Tagore Desert. At that time, she had crossed paths with Cai Lin. Later, Cai Lin appeared at Yunlan Mountain because of Mo Yu. Their encounters hadn't been exactly friendly, leaving a bit of unresolved tension between them.
"Hm," Cai Lin responded coolly with a nod, her naturally aloof demeanor leaving no room for small talk. She clearly had no intention of chatting with Yun Yun.
Seeing her reaction, Yun Yun, who was also somewhat proud, had no intention of making further conversation either. The silence between them quickly became awkward.
Noticing the tension, Mo Yu felt a bit embarrassed and glanced toward Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin, hoping they might break the ice.
Qing Lin smiled warmly, about to speak, but Xiao Yixian nudged her, and the two turned away. Qing Lin stuck out her tongue playfully at Mo Yu before walking off with Xiao Yixian.
Mo Yu could only smile bitterly, shaking his head. He then turned to one of the Flower Sect elders and asked, "Do you have any idea where the other factions are now?"
"They should be nearing the Ancient Domain Platform. It's an old site left behind from ancient times. Most beasts avoid that area, making it a relatively safe zone within the Manghuang Domain."
Yun Yun suddenly spoke up, "But we're still about two days' journey away from it."
"The Ancient Domain Platform…" Mo Yu murmured thoughtfully. If he wanted to secure the Bodhi Heart, relying solely on their own strength wouldn't be enough. Rare and powerful treasures like this were often guarded by equally fearsome beasts. The Bodhi Ancient Tree was one of the rarest treasures in the world, and the creature protecting it would undoubtedly be terrifyingly strong.
Mo Yu realized he would need to join forces with other factions to have any chance of success. Only by working together could they hope to face such a powerful guardian and seize the opportunity amidst the chaos.
Narrowing his eyes, Mo Yu said, "Let's travel together from here. With Yuanfu, Starfall Pavilion, and the Flower Sect united, we'll be much stronger. If we run into trouble, we can help each other."
"Alright," Xiao Yan agreed without hesitation.
Yun Yun hesitated for a moment. The atmosphere around Mo Yu felt slightly awkward, but after glancing at her injured group, she nodded. The dangers of the Manghuang Domain had become all too clear over the past few days. Relying on her group alone to reach the Ancient Domain Platform would be nearly impossible.
"We'll stick to the eastern route. Though the western path is shorter, it's occupied by an 'Ancient Thunder Wolf' with power comparable to a peak seven-star Dou Zun. If we try to cross through its territory, we'll definitely alert it," Yun Yun said.
"An Ancient Thunder Wolf?" Mo Yu was momentarily surprised. This was an extremely rare type of mutated wolf beast, known for its ferocity, nearly rivaling the Sky Demon Phoenix. Though it had long been extinct in the outside world, it seemed one still existed here.
However, what intrigued Mo Yu wasn't the rarity of the Ancient Thunder Wolf, but rather the fact that its blood contained incredibly potent thunder energy.
He had recently acquired the Shenxiao Thunderstone and was thinking about how to elevate the rank of his Shenxiao Lightning, which was currently ranked 13th on the Profound Thunder List. Though it was ranked low, the Shenxiao Lightning had incredible potential for growth. If it could absorb a source of powerful thunder energy, it could evolve into an even stronger form of lightning.
Mo Yu recalled that in his previous life, a powerful cultivator had once used a Shenxiao Thunderstone to capture a thunder dragon and infused its essence into the Shenxiao Lightning, transforming it into Shenxiao Thunder Dragon Lightning—a power that rivaled the top five of the Profound Thunder List.
With this precedent in mind, the Ancient Thunder Wolf seemed to have arrived at just the right time for Mo Yu.
"Have you encountered the Ancient Thunder Wolf yourselves?" Mo Yu asked, his eyes flashing.
"Yes, we fought it briefly. We barely escaped," Yun Yun said with a serious expression.
"I see," Mo Yu muttered to himself. Then, he looked up at Yun Yun and said, "I plan to go after it. The Ancient Thunder Wolf is of great use to me."
(End of Chapter)
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