Chapter 486: Chapter 484: A Brutal Battle, Arriving at the Battlefield
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As countless figures charged forward, their murderous intent surging to the heavens, Zi Huo stepped out, his towering figure exuding overwhelming hostility.
With a single punch, a massive force nearly a hundred feet wide erupted, sending over a dozen Dou Huang experts at the front flying backward. At the same time, a furious roar burst from his mouth.
As Zi Huo’s angry shout echoed, figures leaped from the city walls, clashing fiercely with the advancing army of the Western Alliance. Instantly, the sounds of slaughter filled the heavens and earth.
"Zi Huo, don’t get carried away!"
As Zi Huo wreaked havoc, a burly figure stepped forward from the Western Alliance forces. Judging by his aura, he was a Dou Zun expert.
"Enough talk! If you want a fight, then let’s fight!" Zi Huo growled, his blood-red eyes brimming with murderous intent.
Seeing this, the Western Alliance Dou Zun couldn’t help but feel a chill. Although Zi Huo was only at the peak of Dou Zong, his displayed strength was comparable to an ordinary one-star Dou Zun. Over the past six months, many Dou Zuns from the Western Alliance had suffered losses against him.
"Hmph! If you refuse to accept your fate, today will be your end. I’ll personally send you off!"
The Western Alliance’s dominance over the Western Region was already inevitable. Although this burly Dou Zun had initially been coerced into joining the Alliance, seeing its bright future, he now sought merit.
With that thought, the Dou Zun unleashed an overwhelming surge of Dou Qi. His body swelled like a balloon, growing larger in an instant. His massive frame radiated an intimidating aura akin to a coiled dragon.
Zi Huo wasted no words. Boundless hostility erupted from his body as his hands transformed into fierce lion claws. His figure flickered, appearing beside the burly Dou Zun like a phantom. His claws, brimming with devastating force, struck the opponent’s vital points like a storm.
Although the Western Alliance Dou Zun appeared calm, he raised his guard. Violent Dou Qi surged forth, blocking Zi Huo’s ferocious attacks.
While Zi Huo and the burly Dou Zun battled in the sky, the ground below became a chaotic battlefield.
The experts of the Yuan Alliance had all joined the fight. The two sides clashed fiercely, and a brutal war erupted.
In this bloody melee, even Dou Zong experts couldn’t guarantee their safety. A single misstep could result in a fatal strike, and those unlucky enough to be surrounded often faced severe injuries or death.
Above the chaotic battlefield, Mo Yi hovered in the air, watching the unfolding carnage with a cold smile.
"After this battle, the Western Region will belong to the Western Alliance..."
Beside him, Jian Zun Zhe’s aged eyes gazed into the distance. Stroking his longsword, he muttered with intense killing intent, "Mo Yu, it’s time to show yourself..."
"Bang!"
On the city walls, Xiao Yixian struck out with a poisonous blast, sending a Dou Zong from the Western Alliance flying, blood pouring from his mouth.
She glanced around, her heart sinking slightly. Although the Yuan Alliance held a defensive advantage, their numbers and quality of experts were far inferior to the Western Alliance. They could only hold the line for so long.
Already, many Western Alliance experts had broken through the defensive perimeter, causing considerable damage on the walls. If not for the desperate resistance of some Yuan Alliance fighters, the destruction would have been far worse.
"Xiao Yixian-jiejie, you’re not part of the Yuan Alliance. You should retreat," a clear voice called out. Xiao Yixian turned her head to see Qing Lin.
Qing Lin had already summoned all the experts under her control. Her unique ability ensured this section of the wall was much sturdier than others.
"Heh, leaving? That won’t be so easy," a cold voice interrupted. Several ghostly figures appeared, hovering mid-air with sinister smiles.
"Dou Zun experts!"
Seeing the newcomers, Xiao Yixian frowned, her expression darkening.
"Hmph! You won’t get away with this. When the young master returns, he won’t let you go!" Qing Lin’s delicate face grew frosty as she launched herself forward.
The experts under her control moved simultaneously, charging at the Dou Zun opponents.
"Qing Lin, I’ll help you!"
As Qing Lin struggled to hold off the Dou Zun attackers, Xiao Yixian appeared beside her, smiling slightly.
"Although I’m not part of the Yuan Alliance, Mo Yu and I... have our own ties..." As she spoke, a faint blush spread across Xiao Yixian’s usually cold face.
Back when they parted, Mo Yu had explicitly asked her to be his woman. Xiao Yixian hadn’t refused, and since then, she had regarded him as her husband.
Now that her husband’s faction faced a life-and-death crisis, Xiao Yixian couldn’t stand idly by.
Seeing her expression, Qing Lin was momentarily stunned, then smiled bitterly.
"You’re such a sentimental man, young master..."
With Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin joining forces, the battlefield shifted slightly in their favor. As a perfect Eroding Poison Body, Xiao Yixian’s strength was comparable to seasoned Dou Zun experts despite her recent breakthrough.
Qing Lin, having grown rapidly on the Northwest Region, commanded incredibly formidable subordinates.
However, the Western Alliance quickly noticed the situation. With a wave of Mo Yi’s hand, several more figures darted toward the battlefield.
Now, including the previous three Dou Zuns, a total of five Dou Zun experts were targeting Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin!
"Heh, two beauties... Once I subdue you, I’ll enjoy your company," the leader of the Dou Zun attackers leered. His fiery gaze swept over Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin as he coldly commanded, "Attack!"
The Dou Zuns charged. Faced with their combined might, Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin exchanged determined glances and prepared to fight to the death.
Xiao Yixian unleashed terrifying poisonous Dou Qi, forcefully countering three Dou Zuns’ combined attack.
Meanwhile, Qing Lin, biting her lip, controlled her subordinates to hold off two Dou Zuns. She whispered in her heart, "Young master, hurry back... Qing Lin can’t hold on much longer..."
At that moment, a thin elder from the Western Alliance seized an opportunity. His sharp eyes gleamed with malice as he dodged Qing Lin’s controlled experts and appeared above her.
"Too bad for the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, but since you oppose the Western Alliance, don’t blame me for being ruthless!"
The elder gathered immense Dou Qi into his palm, ready to deliver a devastating blow.
When the emaciated old man’s palm was about to strike Qing Lin, a chill suddenly surged from the depths of his heart without warning.
Sensing this eerie coldness, alarm bells rang in the old man’s mind. He immediately abandoned his attack on Qing Lin, redirecting his massive Dou Qi palm backward.
"Bang!"
With a deafening sound, the emaciated old man felt an overwhelming force crash into him, forcing him to retreat dozens of steps before stabilizing himself. As he retreated, the corner of his eye caught sight of a stranger—a young man clad in a thunder armor—standing behind him, his expression indifferent.
After repelling the emaciated old man, the armored youth turned to Qing Lin, who stood frozen in shock. He gently patted her head, his cold face softening into a warm smile. Looking up at Xiao Yixian and the others, who had suddenly stiffened in place, he smiled faintly, his gentle voice reaching their ears.
"Apologies, everyone. I’m late."
"Mo Yu?"
"Cousin?!"
"Manor Lord?!"
The sudden appearance of the thunder-armored youth on the city wall left everyone momentarily stunned. Moments later, a wave of joy surged through the crowd.
Cries of various titles rang out, each imbued with excitement. Though years had passed and the dazzling thunder armor was striking, the familiar face that seemed to be etched into their souls was instantly recognized by many.
Amidst the excited cheers, Mo Yu smiled slightly, about to speak when his brow furrowed. In the blink of an eye, a shadowy figure appeared behind him like a ghost, striking at his back with a fierce palm wind.
"Watch out!"
The sudden attack shocked everyone, eliciting urgent shouts of warning.
"Boom!"
Before the warnings could fade, a muffled sound echoed. Everyone watched in astonishment as an icy layer, solid and impenetrable, formed around Mo Yu, repelling the attacking Dou Zun-level expert from the Western Alliance, sending him flying.
As the Dou Zun expert was flung away, an icy figure appeared beside Mo Yu, vigilant as it scanned the surroundings.
It was none other than Qing Zhi.
With Mo Yu’s sudden arrival, the intense battle at the fortress began to quiet down. All eyes turned to the silver-eyed youth, knowing that the true protagonist had arrived.
Mo Yu’s expression remained unchanged. His gaze swept over his old comrades, Zi Huo, Xiao Li, and Lin Yan, before a faint smile appeared on his lips.
"Cousin Mo Yu! You’ve finally decided to come back!"
As Mo Yu scanned the scene, an excited voice rang out. Turning his head, he saw a man with a stern yet joyful expression striding toward him. Mo Yu chuckled. "Cousin Xiao Li, it’s been a while."
"You rascal!"
Xiao Li’s previously cold face was now filled with joy. He charged forward, pulling Mo Yu into a bear hug and clapping him hard on the shoulder.
"Manor Lord..." Several members of the Yuan Manor, close enough to Mo Yu, gazed at him with immense excitement.
It had been years since Mo Yu had left the Black-Corner Region. Yet, in his absence, his influence over Yuan Manor had only grown stronger. His people revered him like a legend.
"Not bad. You are all fine warriors of Yuan Manor," Mo Yu praised them with a smile. But when his eyes landed on the battlefield littered with corpses, his heart sank.
It was his mistake to relocate the Yuan Manor forces from the Black-Corner Region, only for them to face such a brutal war upon their arrival.
"Boss, Zi Huo has fulfilled your orders without fail!" Zi Huo’s eyes shone with joy as he shouted loudly upon seeing Mo Yu.
"Excellent work!" Mo Yu said, not holding back his praise. He knew Zi Huo’s contributions were instrumental in establishing Yuan Manor’s foothold in Central Plains and resisting the Western Alliance’s repeated invasions.
After patting Zi Huo on the shoulder, Mo Yu’s gaze shifted to Qing Lin and Xiao Yixian. The two women were visibly exhausted from the battle, their auras weak. However, their eyes held a deep tenderness when they looked at Mo Yu.
Mo Yu reassured them with a gentle gaze before turning his attention to Bing Lao, Ma Chen, and the allied forces of Yuan Manor. He spoke calmly, "I am aware of the situation. Leave the rest to me."
Hearing this, Bing Lao, Ma Chen, Tie Jian Zun Zhe, and even the Dou Zun expert of the Dongfang Clan were taken aback. Their opponent was a powerful faction with over a dozen Dou Zun-level experts. Even though Mo Yu had previously dealt with the Ice River Valley, they knew the details of that incident. Could he really back up such bold words?
"Be careful. The enemy has many Dou Zun experts," Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin cautioned, their voices tinged with concern.
Mo Yu smiled and stepped into the void, slowly leaving the city wall. His gaze landed on the grim-faced Sword Sovereign not far away.
"You must be Mo Yu, the champion of the last Refining Convention?" Mo Yi, standing beside Jian Zun Zhe, stared at Mo Yu intently, his tone cold.
Mo Yu ignored Mo Yi’s questioning. Instead, Jian Zun Zhe showed no restraint, slashing down with his sword. A massive sword light, nearly a hundred feet long, descended upon Mo Yu with destructive force.
"Watch out!"
Seeing Mo Yu seemingly unmoved by the attack, Bing Lao and the others on the city wall hurriedly shouted warnings.
The moment their warnings rang out, the sword light crashed down. Yet, Mo Yu merely raised his hand and crushed the enormous sword light into fragments.
"Impossible!"
Not only was Jian Zun Zhe stunned, but even Ma Chen, Bing Lao, and the others were shocked. Such an attack could instantly kill even a peak Dou Zong expert.
"You brat, did you break through to Dou Zun?"
Jian Zun Zhe’s aged eyes flashed with disbelief. His face darkened as he gritted his teeth and spat angrily.
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