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"This Thunder Lake is filled with the power of lightning. It must have been a training ground for the disciples of the Ancient Thunder Palace in the past."
Mo Yu gently touched the lake's surface with his palm. Immediately, strands of lightning power coiled around his hand and seeped into his skin, making his palm tingle slightly.
However, beneath that numbness, he could feel his muscles stretching and relaxing under the influence of the lightning energy.
Clearly, this lightning power had an impressive tempering effect on the body.
For a sect to construct such a vast Thunder Lake solely for its disciples' cultivation—this was not something an ordinary faction could achieve. The strength of the Ancient Thunder Palace was evident from this alone.
"If I had enough time to cultivate here for a few months, it would greatly benefit my practice of the Ancestral Ape Divine Codex."
Mo Yu clicked his tongue in slight regret. But right now, it was impossible for him to stay and train in Thunder Lake for several months.
"Hmm?"
Just as Mo Yu finished speaking to himself, his expression suddenly changed. His gaze locked onto the deeper part of Thunder Lake, where ripples spread across the water's surface. Slowly, a vortex began to take shape.
As the vortex formed, a fist-sized sphere of lightning emerged from the lake, floating upward.
Inside the sphere, a faintly visible silver heart pulsed rhythmically. With each beat, a deep, thunderous rumble echoed through the air.
"What is that?" Xuan Luo and the others stared in astonishment at the silver heart surrounded by lightning.
"Thunder Heart…" Qing Yanjing's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, her voice carrying a hint of unrest.
A Thunder Heart was an incredibly rare phenomenon, only formed when extremely pure lightning energy was compressed under immense pressure. Each one was exceptionally rare.
Moreover, it was said that if one could absorb such pure lightning energy into their body, certain parts of their physique might undergo peculiar transformations due to the highly concentrated lightning power.
In short, a Thunder Heart was an extraordinary treasure of the heavens and earth. Mo Yu never expected to encounter one here.
"The Ancient Thunder Palace truly lives up to its name."
Mo Yu's eyes burned with desire. Knowing the immense benefits of the Thunder Heart, he could no longer resist the temptation. His figure abruptly shot forward, appearing before the floating heart in a flash. Then, he reached out to grab it.
Boom!
Just as Mo Yu's hand was about to grasp the Thunder Heart, a sharp whistling sound tore through the air—a fierce attack aimed directly at his forehead.
This sudden interception made Mo Yu frown. He instantly swung his fist in retaliation, a surge of purple-gold light bursting forth. The incoming attack was forcibly deflected.
Mo Yu then lifted his gaze.
Not far away, a man in a white robe had appeared. After glancing at Mo Yu, his eyes immediately locked onto the Thunder Heart with fervent intensity.
"Who are you?"
Mo Yu narrowed his eyes as he studied the white-robed man.
At the same time, Xuan Luo and the others moved swiftly, positioning themselves behind Mo Yu as they faced off against the intruder.
"Sky Profound Palace, Luo Ling." The white-robed man looked at Mo Yu indifferently, a hint of arrogance curling at the corner of his lips.
"Sky Profound Palace, the dominant force of the Eastern Region?"
Mo Yu was momentarily surprised before his brows furrowed slightly.
The Sky Profound Palace was widely known as the overlord of the Eastern Region, and its strength was not far below that of the Thunder God Palace. Mo Yu hadn't expected to run into them here.
As for Luo Ling, he was rumored to be the Young Master of the Sky Profound Palace, possessing peak Ninth-Grade Supreme strength. No wonder he carried such an air of arrogance.
"Young Master Luo, in matters like these, there's an order to things. Launching a sneak attack to snatch the treasure—doesn't that seem a bit inappropriate?"
Although Mo Yu was somewhat wary of the Sky Profound Palace, he cast a glance at the nearby Thunder Heart and spoke calmly.
While speaking, Mo Yu's gaze swept over Luo Ling's group. Behind him stood over twenty experts from the Sky Profound Palace, each no weaker than the elite forces of the Thunder Prison Squad. Moreover, they had the advantage in numbers.
"You exaggerate, sir."
Luo Ling's tone was flat. "The Ancient Thunder Palace has long since become ownerless. If we're going to determine ownership based on who arrives first, then this entire expedition would simply be a race for speed, wouldn't it?"
Mo Yu raised an eyebrow. Though Luo Ling was arrogant, he was also sharp-tongued. With just a few words, he had left Mo Yu with little room for rebuttal.
After all, in places like this, the true deciding factor of ownership was whose fist was stronger.
"Young Master Luo, you're not wrong. Since that's the case, then I won't hold back."
Mo Yu wasn't one to back down. He grinned at Luo Ling, then took a bold step forward, reaching for the Thunder Heart once more.
"Hmph, how dare you!"
A furious shout erupted from behind Luo Ling.
Ten armored men, each exuding a powerful aura, instantly drew their spears and charged toward Mo Yu in a coordinated assault.
Swish!
Before they could get close, Xuan Luo and the others sprang into action. Ten figures burst forward, unleashing a surge of powerful spiritual energy that clashed head-on with the incoming spears.
Clang!
The clash of metal rang through the air as the shockwaves spread out, causing ripples to form across Thunder Lake below.
The ten black-armored warriors and Xuan Luo's group were both forcibly pushed back by the impact.
Meanwhile, as his allies held back the Sky Profound Palace's enforcers, Mo Yu had already seized the Thunder Heart. Lightning arcs spread across his palm, making his hand tingle.
Just as Mo Yu secured the treasure, a white shadow flickered toward him.
Luo Ling had arrived.
His fingers formed a sword-like shape, and an incredibly sharp white light condensed at his fingertips. With a single thrust, the energy tore through space, aiming directly for Mo Yu's chest with lightning speed.
Mo Yu's expression darkened. His body surged with purple-gold light as he swiftly retreated, narrowly avoiding the strike. Then, his gaze turned cold.
With a clenched fist, the phantom of the Primodial Ancestral Ape surged around his arm. Then, he punched forward!
Roar!
A deep ape-like roar echoed as a burst of purple-gold energy shot forth. The energy transformed into a massive Ancestral Ape, carrying immense power as it charged toward Luo Ling.
Mo Yu's attack made it clear—he had no intention of backing down, regardless of Luo Ling's background.
Below them, Thunder Lake trembled as Mo Yu's punch split the surface, leaving a scar hundreds of meters long. Lightning flickered wildly, accompanied by the constant rumbling of thunder.
Luo Ling gazed at Mo Yu's ferocious punch, a trace of apprehension flashing in his eyes. With a slight grip of his hand, a glowing white object appeared in his grasp. Upon closer inspection, it was a white circular shield.
The material of the shield was unknown, but peculiar white light swirled in rings across its surface, giving it an eerie and mysterious appearance.
Boom!
The Ancestral Ape Light Fist slammed heavily onto the white shield. White light flickered across its surface, and Mo Yu was startled to witness an astonishing sight—the Ancestral Ape Light Fist abruptly changed direction and rebounded straight toward him!
Luo Ling's white shield actually possessed the miraculous ability to reflect attacks!
Mo Yu swiftly extended his palm, grabbing the rebounding Ancestral Ape Light Fist before crushing it with a single grip. His gaze then shifted toward Luo Ling.
"As expected of the Young Master of the Heaven Profound Sect. To think you have such a powerful Quasi-Saint Artifact in your possession."
Mo Yu's eyes locked onto Luo Ling's white shield. From the fluctuations it emitted, it was undoubtedly a Quasi-Saint Artifact—and among them, one of the most formidable.
"Heh, at least you have some insight. This item is called the White Reed Shield, capable of reflecting a portion of incoming attacks. If you know what's good for you, hand over the Thunder Heart obediently. Otherwise, if a war breaks out between our factions, the only ones to suffer will be you." Luo Ling held the white shield, a confident smile playing on his lips.
Whether in terms of numbers or his duel with Mo Yu, Luo Ling's side held the advantage. This was why he exuded such confidence.
Mo Yu glanced at Luo Ling before letting out a light chuckle. Then, he raised the Thunder Heart in his hand. "This treasure is indeed extraordinary… but it's already in my hands."
As soon as his voice fell, a surge of purple-gold radiance erupted from his palm. The Thunder Heart, brimming with dazzling lightning, immediately transformed into torrents of pure thunderous energy, surging into his body like an endless tide.
Sizzle!
As Mo Yu absorbed the power of the Thunder Heart, streaks of lightning flickered across his skin, and the fine hairs all over his body stood on end.
For an ordinary person to refine the power of the Thunder Heart, they would need to find a quiet place and undergo a long and meticulous process. However, Mo Yu possessed the Primodial Ancestral Ape Physique—a constitution so domineering that any energy entering his body could be rapidly assimilated.
"Zhi zhi!"
As the immense power of thunder flooded his body, Mo Yu could vaguely sense his muscles and cells trembling with excitement, greedily absorbing this energy to strengthen themselves.
Buzz.
At that moment, as the thunderous energy spread throughout his body, Mo Yu suddenly felt a surge of incomparably pure lightning rushing along his meridians, heading straight toward his arms.
Mo Yu had previously cultivated a technique called Heaven-Shaking Divine Arms, an ability of the Heaven-Shaking Force Ape. However, after removing the Heaven-Shaking Force Ape Bloodline and integrating the Primodial Ancestral Ape Bloodline, the technique's power could no longer meet his needs, and he had gradually abandoned it.
But now, his arms were being infused with this pure thunder energy. The long arms, already extending past his knees, began to flicker with streaks of lightning.
Mo Yu could feel it—under the erosion of this pure thunder energy, his Heaven-Shaking Divine Arms seemed to be undergoing some kind of transformation…
The arcs of lightning crackled across his arms before quickly dissipating. It seemed that a single Thunder Heart was not enough to fully enhance the Heaven-Shaking Divine Arms.
Realizing this, Mo Yu let out a small sigh of regret. Then, the lightning surging around him gradually faded away. Relying on the dominance of the Primodial Ancestral Ape Physique, he had absorbed the power of the Thunder Heart in an astonishingly short period of time.
"You… you actually absorbed the Thunder Heart!?"
Luo Ling's face, previously full of confidence and arrogance, now bore an expression of shock. He had initially been watching Mo Yu's reckless actions with cold indifference.
Who would have thought that in just a few minutes, Mo Yu would completely refine the Thunder Heart?
"Heh, it seems I was the true destined owner of this treasure."
Mo Yu smirked at Luo Ling playfully. Now that the Thunder Heart had been absorbed, if Luo Ling wanted to obtain it, he would have no choice but to swallow Mo Yu whole.
A flicker of anger flashed through Luo Ling's arrogant eyes, but his composure quickly returned. He took a deep breath and said indifferently, "It appears your abilities are quite impressive, to be able to absorb the Thunder Heart so swiftly."
Mo Yu merely smiled and didn't bother to reply. He turned slightly and gestured toward Xuan Luo Supreme and the others, preparing to leave.
Whoosh!
However, just as he was about to retreat, the previously calm Thunder Lake suddenly rippled again.
Then, under the stunned gazes of Mo Yu and Luo Ling, another Thunder Heart, enveloped in lightning, slowly emerged from the lake!
Mo Yu's hand stopped midair as his gaze remained fixed on the scene, momentarily stunned. But in the next instant, his eyes burned with excitement. However, this time, his focus wasn't on the Thunder Heart, but rather on the depths of Thunder Lake.
It seemed that the true secret lay beneath the surface.
Another Thunder Heart!
Behind Luo Ling, the Heaven Profound Sect powerhouses were also momentarily stunned by the sight. They had not expected another Thunder Heart to rise from the lake.
Their astonishment lasted only a moment before their expressions turned serious. Their gazes locked onto Mo Yu and his group with vigilance. Since Mo Yu had already obtained one Thunder Heart, this second one had to belong to them.
Luo Ling also realized this, and without hesitation, he leaped forward, unleashing a powerful suction force to pull the nearby Thunder Heart into his hands.
Mo Yu, however, merely watched without making a move. He had already guessed that there were likely more Hearts of Thunder hidden within Thunder Lake. There was no need to fight the Heaven Profound Sect over just one—it simply wasn't worth the risk.
Not far away, Luo Ling initially found it strange that Mo Yu had allowed him to take the Thunder Heart without resistance. But he wasn't a fool. After a moment's thought, his fiery gaze shifted toward the Thunder Lake.
Sure enough, in the next instant, a violent ripple spread across the lake's surface.
The disturbance immediately drew the attention of Mo Yu, Luo Ling, and their respective factions.
Then, as all eyes watched intently, a ball of lightning slowly ascended from the swirling vortex within the lake.
"Yet another Thunder Heart!
As they stared at the flickering sphere of lightning, everyone present could no longer remain calm…
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