His bulging clothes slowly flattened against Mo Yu's skin after a long while, and he exhaled the turbid Qi expelled from his body.
In less than a year, Mo Yu Advanced from a Dou Practitioner to a two-star Dou Master, which required considerable effort to achieve today's success.
Becoming a Dou Master also meant that Mo Yu had transcended the common Rank. Although this level is still considered relatively low on the continent, it is undoubtedly much stronger and more Advanced than a Dou Practitioner, who is at the bottom. For instance, in the vicinity of Qingshan Town, a Dou Master is considered a top-tier combatant.
He clenched his fists, and an unprecedented sense of abundant power flowed through every part of his body. Only now, having personally stepped into the Dou Master Rank, could Mo Yu truly re-experience this formidable power.
Standing still, Mo Yu suddenly extended his right palm, then clenched it tightly. Immediately, silver Dou Qi surged onto his body's surface. After appearing, the Dou Qi suddenly retracted, and moments later, it slowly adhered to Mo Yu's clothes, forming a layer of Dou Qi defense.
Dou Qi Gauze, a signature and most practical skill for Dou Master experts, enhances speed, defense, and attack during combat.
Looking at the rather majestic and beautiful silver lightning gauze on his body, a smile appeared on Mo Yu's lips. He quickly threw several powerful punches. After being cleansed and strengthened by the Xuan Lei Energy, he could now, solely with his physical strength, make his fists produce a sharp whooshing sound.
With Mo Yu's current methods, even without relying on Soul Power, dealing with ordinary five or six-star Dou Masters would not be an issue. His combat power had significantly increased.
Not only that, but after consuming a bottle of accompanying purple crystal source, the Vermillion Bird Sky-Burning Lightning's evolution finally concluded, reaching its nascent stage.
The growth of Profound Thunder has four stages: nascent, growth, mature, and Peak.
Previously, the Vermillion Bird Sky-Burning Lightning had been in an original embryonic state of its innate thunder source. The accompanying purple crystal source, like the Little Purple Crystal Winged Lion King, had resided within the mother beast for many years. Over such a long period, it naturally absorbed some of the terrifying power of a sixth-Rank Demonic Beast.
When the Vermillion Bird Sky-Burning Lightning absorbed and devoured this power, it naturally assimilated it as its own nourishment and successfully achieved a Breakthrough to the nascent stage.
Although the Vermillion Bird Sky-Burning Lightning had not yet recovered its full power at this time, the nascent Profound Thunder had already begun to show its might.
With a thought, a crimson lightning bolt instantly appeared in his hand, accompanied by crackling electrical sounds, and faintly, the cry of a Vermilion Bird could be heard.
At this moment, the Vermillion Bird Sky-Burning Lightning was quite spiritual, exuding terrifying thunderous might as it slightly surged, and a scorching sensation caused the temperature of the entire cave to rise significantly.
The Vermillion Bird Sky-Burning Lightning possesses the two violent elemental powers of thunder and fire. Among all of Mo Yu's Profound Thunder, its destructive power is extremely strong.
His strength had achieved a Breakthrough to a two-star Dou Master, and his Profound Thunder had also grown considerably. The results of this journey were truly bountiful...
The next morning, Mo Yu woke up early to prepare to leave the cave. After all, this place was deep within the Magical Beast Mountain Range, with many Advanced Demonic Beasts. Moreover, he had run off with the Amethyst Winged Lion King's son, so he could not stay here for long.
After packing his belongings, Mo Yu deeply gazed at the cave, which held special significance, then turned and quickly walked out.
Half a day later, looking at the gradually thinning forest around him, Mo Yu breathed a sigh of relief. He was now on the outskirts of the Magical Beast Mountain Range. After walking a bit further, he might encounter some mercenary groups entering the mountains to hunt Demonic Beasts.
After passing through another small forest, the sky began to darken. Mo Yu shook his head helplessly. Just as he was about to look for a place to rest, his gaze suddenly paused. In the distance, a bonfire was slowly rising.
"Someone?"
Looking at the bonfire, Mo Yu was slightly startled. After a brief deliberation, he lifted his foot and walked towards the burning bonfire.
As he got closer, Mo Yu vaguely saw five figures sitting by the bonfire: three men and two women. Each carried personal weapons, and on their chests, they all wore identical badges, suggesting they belonged to the same mercenary team.
Seeing this, Mo Yu shook his head, intending to leave, when he suddenly heard a familiar name, and his departing steps immediately halted.
"Xiao Yi Xian?"
Hearing the topic of discussion among the five people, Mo Yu frowned slightly. He then concealed his aura and slowly approached, preparing to listen to their conversation.
"Alas, why would a Great Dou Master descend upon a godforsaken place like ours? Why would such a powerful individual, who could be lording over an Empire city, come to the Magical Beast Mountain Range?" a young man's voice asked.
"I heard that this Great Dou Master expert came to Qing Shi Town to pursue a young man named Mo Yu," a mature middle-aged man said.
"Indeed, I heard that to search for traces of this young man named Mo Yu, that Great Dou Master expert even offered a bounty of 100,000 gold coins. Even our commander was tempted."
"Our commander was only tempted. It's said that the Wolf Head Mercenary Group directly pledged allegiance to that Great Dou Master expert. Apparently, that Mo Yu crippled his son and killed the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's second commander, who was a nine-star Dou Practitioner!"
"The Wolf Head Mercenary Group is truly despicable. Not only did they pledge allegiance to that Great Dou Master, but they also dragged Physician Xiao Yi Xian into trouble."
"Yes, Mu She acts without scruple. It's said that Xiao Yi Xian knows that Mo Yu fellow. That Great Dou Master has already captured Xiao Yi Xian and interrogated her for many days. Our commander even personally pleaded with that Great Dou Master expert but was severely injured by a single palm strike. The other mercenaries who had received Xiao Yi Xian's kindness could only glare in anger but dare not speak," the middle-aged man sighed.
Hearing this, Mo Yu frowned. From their conversation, he had more or less understood the situation.
It seemed that Mo Yin, having failed to kill him last time, had not given up. Instead, he had returned to Qing Shi Town and captured Xiao Yi Xian to inquire about his whereabouts.
Thinking of this, the killing intent in Mo Yu's heart surged like a flame. Since Mo Yin had repeatedly attacked him, Mo Yu would ensure he met his demise in Qing Shi Town this time!
Sensing the sudden surge of astonishing killing intent, a middle-aged man by the bonfire's face changed. He suddenly turned his head sharply, his eyes fixed on Mo Yu's location, and coldly shouted, "Who is it?"
Seeing that he had been discovered, Mo Yu no longer concealed his figure. Although he didn't know whether these mercenaries were friends or foes, with his current strength, he didn't need to consider so much.
As the young man slowly approached, illuminated by the bonfire, a handsome and fair face appeared in the mercenaries' sight.
Then they heard an unexpected and utterly astonished name.
"I am... Mo Yu."