Chapter 492: Chapter 490: Breaking Through, Xiao Yan’s Visit
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massive serpent coiled across the sky, radiating the overwhelming might of an ancient magical beast that blanketed the entire area.
Under such a terrifying beastly aura, even the Dou Zun Elders of the Yuan Manor had their expressions change. Their hovering forms in the air involuntarily lowered, as if unable to bear the pressure.
"So this is the Manor Lord? So young..."
"No wonder he’s the Manor Lord. Such a terrifying presence! Even the Hall Masters and Elders within the organization can’t compare!"
"This aura... It must have reached the Dou Zun level. Unbelievable! The Manor Lord isn’t much older than us, yet he’s already achieved this realm."
Whispers of amazement burst out from the mountaintop. Hidden within those murmurs was a sense of profound shock. Evidently, encountering such a young Dou Zun expert was a first for them.
As disciples of the Yuan Manor, these individuals naturally possessed considerable talent and pride. Yet, in front of Mo Yu—the founder of the Yuan Manor—their arrogance seemed utterly insignificant.
"This guy... He’s terrifying. He actually broke through to the Dou Zun level," Ma Yunlu muttered, the astonishment on her face gradually giving way to calm. A wry smile emerged as she felt a complicated mix of emotions.
Back when she first encountered Mo Yu, his strength was only slightly higher than hers. But in just two or three years, he had surged forward at a frightening pace, directly ascending to the Dou Zun realm.
This comparison made her doubt her own cultivation talent for the first time. Could she still be considered a genius when faced with someone like this?
Meanwhile, the Dou Zun experts who had previously joined the Yuan Manor gazed at Mo Yu’s young yet fearsome figure. A hint of reverence crept into their hearts.
During that climactic battle in the past, although Mo Yu had slain Jian Zun Zhe, he hadn’t truly reached the Dou Zun realm. Instead, he had forcibly elevated his strength through special means.
To these Dou Zun experts, Mo Yu’s combat power was undeniably fearsome, but he was still just a Dou Zong junior.
Yet, in just a single year, Mo Yu had genuinely stepped into the realms of Dou Zun, standing on equal footing with them. Coupled with his formidable methods, his combat strength must have risen even further.
Reflecting on this, these once-dominant Dou Zun experts couldn’t help but develop heartfelt submission toward him.
"He really broke through to Dou Zun?!"
In the sky, the Golden Warhorse Clan’s old patriarch, Ma Chen, and Bing Lao floated mid-air. Their fiery gazes locked onto the figure atop the serpent’s head. Unable to suppress his joy, Ma Chen exclaimed.
Bing Lao nodded, his eyes flashing with astonishment. In just one year, this once-young junior had become a true Dou Zun expert of the continent!
Such speed indicated that this young man’s future achievements would be immeasurable. If the Weapon Alliance joined the Yuan Manor, their refining techniques might truly flourish under his leadership.
"Haha, it seems Mo Yu is quite fortunate. To leap from an eight-star Dou Zong directly to Dou Zun, he must possess some extraordinary treasure. If I’m not mistaken, he must have encountered some fortuitous opportunity after leaving the Western Region back then," Ma Chen speculated with a smile.
"Indeed. The energy required to break through to Dou Zun is immense. Without external assistance, even with Mo Yu’s exceptional talent, he would have needed at least a few more years," Bing Lao replied.
As the crowd marveled, the colossal serpent coiling in the sky gradually dissipated after about ten minutes. With the serpent’s disappearance, the overwhelming aura of an ancient magical beast quickly diminished.
When the serpent finally vanished entirely, the figure in the sky became increasingly distinct. Eventually, it emerged fully in everyone’s line of sight.
The young man stretched lazily in mid-air. His skin began to ripple, and the bones within his body emitted crisp crackling sounds like a complex mechanical device coming to life.
"Phew..."
Feeling the comfortable sensation surging through his body, Mo Yu exhaled a breath laced with faintly terrifying energy.
"So this is the power of a Dou Zun..."
Clenching his fist slightly, Mo Yu felt the vast ocean-like Dou Qi coursing through him, and a hint of fascination emerged on his face. Such power carried an allure that could drive people mad—countless individuals spent their entire lives pursuing it.
As Mo Yu extended his palm and suddenly clenched it, the space before him twisted into a peculiar depression.
If this strength were directed at a Dou Zong expert, their body would likely shatter into a bloody pulp on the spot.
Feeling the vast power capable of twisting space with a mere gesture, a faint smile slowly spread across Mo Yu’s face.
Previously, by borrowing the power of the Heavenly Thunder Body, he could temporarily ascend to the Dou Zun realm. However, he hadn’t been a true Dou Zun, and in the eyes of veteran experts, he remained a Dou Zong junior.
But now, after refining a portion of Ban Sheng Blood Essence and absorbing the immense energy of the Nine-Winged Purple-Gold Serpent, Mo Yu had truly stepped into the Dou Zun realm!
Across the continent, Dou Zun experts recognize as the pinnacle of combat strength.
Moreover, Mo Yu’s current strength, when amplified by the Heavenly Thunder Body, could instantly reach the level of a four-star Dou Zun expert.
With such power, even if he encountered Ao Huangtian of the Southern Sea again, he wouldn’t fear him. Though he might not defeat him without resorting to the Destruction Thunder Orb, Ao Huangtian could no longer threaten his life.
This was the difference between Dou Zun and Dou Zong. As an eight-star Dou Zong, he could only flee when facing a powerhouse like Ao Huangtian.
But now, after breaking through to Dou Zun and wielding the dominance of the Heavenly Thunder Body, everything had changed drastically.
Though he might not yet defeat Ao Huangtian in a direct battle, escaping from him would no longer be an issue.
"Ban Sheng Blood Essence... Truly terrifying," Mo Yu murmured, his long-dormant silver eyes gleaming faintly with amusement. By refining the Ban Sheng Blood Essence, he had not only advanced to Dou Zun but also reached the peak of a one-star Dou Zun, merely a step away from two-star Dou Zun.
Furthermore, though the Ban Sheng Blood Essence had been refined, its power hadn’t been fully absorbed. The residual strength within still had the potential to elevate him further.
"Whoosh!"
As Mo Yu savored his newfound strength, the sound of rushing wind approached rapidly. Two figures appeared beside him in a flash.
"Young Master, you’ve finally come out of seclusion," Qing Lin exclaimed, tightly gripping Mo Yu’s arm. Over the past year, their worry for him had been immense.
"Hehe, thank you for your hard work, Qing Lin," Mo Yu replied with a smile, patting her head.
"You should thank Sister Yixian instead. She’s barely had a decent night’s sleep this past year, constantly checking on you," Qing Lin pouted, glancing toward Xiao Yixian.
Hearing this, Mo Yu shifted his gaze to Xiao Yixian, her concerned expression and unique gray-purple eyes filling his view. Smiling faintly, he stepped forward and gently held her delicate hand.
"Heh, so you’ve broken through to Dou Zun and are no longer afraid of the Woeful Poison Mist?" Xiao Yixian, her warm hand still clasped tightly in Mo Yu’s, let a wisp of poison mist drift from her jade-like fingers as a playful smile tugged at her lips.
"Uh... I didn’t expect you to crack a joke. Have you been learning mischief from Qing Lin lately?" Mo Yu was momentarily taken aback, not expecting such words from Xiao Yixian.
As the master of the Profound Yin Poison Demon Thunder, Mo Yu had never worried about Xiao Yixian’s Woeful Poison Mist. This might have been one of the key reasons why Xiao Yixian was willing to accept him—because the way Mo Yu looked at her had never carried fear or disgust.
"Young Master, that’s unfair! I’ve been running around tirelessly for the Yuan Manor all year while you were off being hands-free. And now you accuse me of learning mischief?" Qing Lin, standing nearby, scrunched her delicate nose in protest.
"Oh? Where are Zi Huo and Cousin Xiao Li?" Mo Yu chuckled, grasping Qing Lin’s slender hand as he raised a brow.
"Ah, Young Master, I haven’t mentioned this yet. Shortly after you began your closed-door training, Zi Huo left the Yuan Manor. It seems he sensed something from the Abyssal Lion Clan and set off for the Beast Region to seek a breakthrough to Dou Zun.
Since you were in seclusion at the time, I didn’t notify you," Qing Lin explained.
"Zi Huo has returned to the Abyssal Lion Clan?" Mo Yu frowned slightly at this news.
Although Zi Huo carried the bloodline of the Abyssal Lion Clan, it wasn’t pure. His journey to the Beast Region could either be a blessing or a curse.
Shaking his head, Mo Yu decided not to dwell on it. Since Zi Huo was confident, he could only trust him. Besides, if anything went wrong, Mo Yu was confident that with his current strength and the Black Thunder Talisman, he could storm the Abyssal Lion Clan and rescue Zi Huo, no matter the cost.
"With the Western Region stabilizing recently, the Yuan Manor’s position has also been gradually recognized by major factions. A while ago, Hall Master Xiao Li sent people to arrange for Sister Xiao Yu to come here.
By my estimation, in about half a month, Sister Xiao Yu should arrive in the Western Region," Qing Lin added.
Hearing this, a faint unease flickered across Xiao Yixian’s face. Known to the outside world as the ruthless Woeful Poison Maiden, she felt a peculiar sense of apprehension at the mention of Mo Yu’s official wife, Xiao Yu.
Noticing her expression, Mo Yu smiled gently and patted Xiao Yixian’s soft hand, speaking in a comforting tone, "Don’t worry, Xiao Yu is a kind person. I’ll explain our situation to her..."
Relieved by Mo Yu’s reassurance, Xiao Yixian finally nodded softly. "Mm..."
After chatting with Xiao Yixian for a while, Mo Yu headed to the main hall to announce his official emergence from seclusion to the members of the Yuan Manor.
The news of Mo Yu’s emergence, especially his breakthrough to Dou Zun, caused a great stir in the Yuan Manor.
For a founder who had built such a powerful faction at a young age, Mo Yu held unparalleled prestige within the Yuan Manor. Everyone believed that under his leadership, the Yuan Manor would achieve even greater glory.
In the Western Region, where some factions were still dissatisfied with Yuan Manor’s rule, the news of Mo Yu’s breakthrough to Dou Zun made them abandon their grudges and seek reconciliation.
After all, Mo Yu’s record of defeating a three-star Dou Zun Jian Zun Zhe and a four-star Dou Zun Bing Zun Zhe while still at the Dou Zong level was terrifying.
Now, a year later, Mo Yu had stepped into the realms of Dou Zun in his early twenties. Even a fool could see that opposing such a prodigy was a path to destruction.
Taking advantage of Mo Yu’s breakthrough, the Yuan Manor’s control over the Western Region became even more consolidated.
While the external situation shifted, Mo Yu received updates from his subordinates about the Yuan Manor’s development over the past year.
Despite being a hands-off leader for a year, the Yuan Manor’s progress was remarkable, even exceeding expectations. The Hundred Weapons Hall and the Thousand Medicine Hall, in particular, had experienced explosive growth after absorbing the resources of the Weapon Alliance and Central Region alchemists.
Mo Yu wasn’t surprised by the Hundred Weapons Hall’s rapid development. The combination of Yuan Manor’s foundation and the Weapon Alliance’s resources unleashed tremendous potential, surpassing even the Weapon Alliance’s prime.
However, the Thousand Medicine Hall’s progress, which rivaled the Hundred Weapons Hall, caught Mo Yu off guard. Were it not for the lack of a eighth-grade alchemist, the Thousand Medicine Hall could have been considered a miniature Pill Tower.
Even though it still lagged behind the Pill Tower, the Thousand Medicine Hall’s potential was extraordinary. With continued growth, it might one day rival the Pill Tower itself.
It seemed that the soul power cultivation methods had an unparalleled allure to the people of Central Region.
Thanks to the absorption of strong individuals from the Western Region and the support of the Hundred Weapons Hall and Thousand Medicine Hall, the other halls also thrived. Each hall had grown strong enough to challenge factions like the Black Tail Clan of the Southern Sea.
In terms of high-end power, although no new Dou Zun experts had been recruited, the Yuan Manor now boasted nearly ten Dou Zun experts, including Mo Yu. Its strength far surpassed the Three Valleys and Four Pavilions.
Shaking his head in amazement, Mo Yu marveled at the Yuan Manor’s incredible development.
Ten years ago, it had been a small, obscure force in the Black-Corner Region. Yet, within a decade, it had risen to become the ruler of the Western Region, an achievement that filled Mo Yu with pride.
As Mo Yu was lost in thought, hurried footsteps suddenly echoed. Xiao Li entered, his face filled with excitement.
"Mo Yu, I have great news! Third Brother, Zi Yan, and the Falling Star Pavilion’s Pavilion Master, Feng Zun Zhe, are visiting!"
Startled, Mo Yu quickly stood up and asked in surprise, "Cousin Xiao Yan has come to the Western Region?"
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