Chapter 531: Left and Right Protectors, Heading to the Thunder Clan
After bringing Xiao Yu back to Yuan Manor, Mo Yu spent the following days staying there, keeping her company. During this time, he also gave Xiao Yu ten Sky Demon Puppets, capable of working together to defeat a Dou Zun expert, as well as a powerful alchemical creature called the Little Dan Beast. The ten puppets would serve as her personal bodyguards, while the "Bloodline Returning Pill" would help enhance her bloodline's potential.
Additionally, Xiao Yi Xian (Little Fairy Doctor) had left to visit an ancient tomb based on information from Uncle Snake. The tomb belonged to someone who had also possessed the Calamity Poison Body and had, before death, created a perfect method to control it. This method would be of great value to Xiao Yi Xian. Mo Yu had agreed to let her go.
Mo Yu was planning to take Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin with him on his journey to the Thunder Realm. After their recent trip to the Void Ancient Dragon Clan, Qing Lin's strength had soared to the Seven-Star Dou Zun level, and she could even challenge an Eight-Star Dou Zun. By comparison, Xiao Yi Xian was slightly weaker. If Xiao Yi Xian could inherit the knowledge from the ancient tomb, her strength could rise, making her and Qing Lin Mo Yu's most trusted aides.
During this waiting period, Mo Yu didn't spend time cultivating Dou Qi but instead focused on strengthening his soul. The power of the soul was crucial for advancing as an Alchemist, and ever since Mo Yu's soul had reached the eighth-tier Spirit Realm, he hadn't focused on it much due to prioritizing Dou Qi cultivation.
With his current status as an eighth-tier Alchemist, there were few peers in the Central Plains who could surpass him. However, Mo Yu knew that the eighth-tier was not his limit. His true goals were the ninth-tier and the Emperor-tier, the highest levels of alchemy.
Rising in the ranks of alchemists involved increasing one's soul power. The four great realms of the soul were the Mortal Realm, Spirit Realm, Heavenly Realm, and Emperor Realm. Mo Yu had only just reached the early stage of the Spirit Realm, and in the current Central Plains, very few people understood how to cultivate the soul. According to Mo Yu's knowledge, there were fewer than five people who had advanced beyond the Spirit Realm to the Heavenly Realm.
The three leaders of the Pill Tower might possess such abilities, and Old Yao, who had recently become a Half-Saint, likely did as well. Additionally, there might be some old monsters in the Yao Clan who had reached this level. As for the final and mysterious Emperor Realm, it was said that no one had reached it in thousands of years.
"My alchemist rank is currently at the peak of the early eighth-tier," Mo Yu mused as he sat quietly in his room. An alchemist who could forge weapons that attracted four-colored Weapon Lightning was considered to be at this level. Each additional color in the Weapon Lightning made a significant difference. An alchemist who could summon five-colored Weapon Lightning was mid-eighth tier, while eight-colored Weapon Lightning indicated a high-level eighth-tier alchemist. However, such figures likely did not exist across the entire continent.
"My soul is still in the early Spirit Realm, but in terms of raw soul power, it can match the mid-Spirit Realm," Mo Yu reflected, frowning slightly. His recent lack of soul training had slowed his progress. He realized that he needed to dedicate more time to soul cultivation in the future. Both Dou Qi and soul strength were critical to him, and he couldn't afford to neglect either.
With that thought, Mo Yu settled his mind and began to quietly cultivate his soul using a special technique he had learned to strengthen it...
Seven days passed quickly during this period of focused training. Mo Yu immersed himself entirely in soul cultivation, and after several days of relentless effort, he found himself just a step away from reaching the mid-Spirit Realm. On the eighth day, while he was deep in meditation, he sensed a familiar and powerful aura approaching. It was Xiao Yi Xian!
"Has she really become this strong?" Mo Yu raised an eyebrow in surprise, smiling with joy at the intensity of her aura.
He quickly stood up and opened the door. At the end of the tranquil courtyard stood a figure dressed in snow-white clothes, her delicate face adorned with a soft smile.
"You're finally back," Mo Yu said, stopping in his tracks and smiling warmly at the woman standing in the sunlight.
Xiao Yi Xian's white hair, which had once been snow-like, had returned to its natural black color. Her long black hair flowed like a waterfall, casually draped over her back, and swayed slightly in the gentle breeze. She now looked almost exactly like she did when Mo Yu had first met her in Qingshan Town in the Jia Ma Empire, except for her more mature and graceful presence.
"Do I look any different?" Xiao Yi Xian asked as she gracefully approached, smiling.
"Not much, you've just returned to your true self... but your hair," Mo Yu mumbled. His gaze fell on her forehead, where a faint gray mark, like a rune, had appeared.
"This is where my Calamity Poison Body is now sealed. All the poison inside me has condensed into this mark. That old expert who created the method to control the Calamity Poison Body was truly brilliant," Xiao Yi Xian said as she lightly touched the mark on her forehead.
Mo Yu nodded in understanding and smiled. "Your aura feels just as strong as Qing Lin's now, doesn't it?"
"I think I'm at the Seven-Star level," Xiao Yi Xian replied with a gentle smile. The weight on her heart had been lifted after controlling the Calamity Poison Body, and her smile was even more relaxed and charming than before.
"Seven-Star Dou Zun," Mo Yu nodded, though he couldn't help but laugh wryly inside. He was only at the Five-Star Dou Zun level, but now both of the women by his side had reached the Seven-Star level. If it weren't for his various abilities and techniques, he might find himself outmatched.
"Since you're back, it's time for us to set off. You and Qing Lin will accompany me to the Thunder Clan," Mo Yu said, stretching lazily with a smile.
"Alright." Xiao Yi Xian smiled and nodded. She didn't object. Simply being by Mo Yu's side and helping him was something she enjoyed.
The day after Xiao Yi Xian returned to Yuan Manor, Mo Yu, along with Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian, prepared to depart. With little delay, the three set off on their journey.
"Mo Yu, can you take me with you?" Xiao Yu asked, her eyes filled with longing as she looked at Mo Yu standing between Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian.
Although she knew her strength was far inferior to theirs, she couldn't help but feel envious of their ability to accompany Mo Yu.
Mo Yu gently stroked Xiao Yu's hair and shook his head. "Don't worry, I'll be back soon. In the meantime, I'm sending you to the Starfall Pavilion, where you'll stay with Xiao Yan. Do you remember what I asked you to do?"
"Yes, follow Xiao Yan to the Ancient Clan's Heavenly Tomb, absorb the energy imprints of the powerful beings inside, and use the Bloodline Returning Pill to enhance my bloodline power," Xiao Yu replied, her voice soft.
Although Xiao Yu had been shocked to learn from Mo Yu that she possessed a trace of Dou Di (Battle Emperor) bloodline, she had faithfully memorized his instructions.
"Good. In a few days, Xiao Yan will head to the Ancient Clan, and I've already asked him to take you with him to the Ancient Realm. This is your chance. If you can strengthen your thin Dou Di bloodline in the Heavenly Tomb, your potential might even catch up to Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian. Make the most of it," Mo Yu said with a smile as he held Xiao Yu's hand.
"Of course, if things don't go as planned, don't push yourself too hard. You're my fiancée, and no matter your talent, you will always be the mistress of Yuan Manor," he added gently.
Xiao Yu lightly bit her lip and nodded, though there was a determined glint in her eyes.
After a brief conversation with Xiao Yu and farewells to Uncle Snake and Xiao Li, Mo Yu, Qing Lin, and Xiao Yi Xian set off toward the Thunder Realm.
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The Thunder Realm was located in the northwestern part of the Central Plains. Most of the powers in this region were either direct or indirect subordinates of the Thunder Clan. However, even the leaders of some of these forces knew very little about the Thunder Clan, the supreme ruler of this vast territory. What they did know was that the Thunder Clan wielded immense power. For anyone trying to survive in the northwestern region of the Central Plains, having some connection to the Thunder Clan served as a valuable protection.
Yuan Manor was quite far from the northwestern part of the Central Plains. Even with Mo Yu and his companions traveling at high speed and using spatial wormholes, it would take nearly half a month to reach their destination. They had no choice but to press on, as the Thunder Clan's Captain Competition was less than a month away. If they arrived late, Mo Yu would miss this rare event.
"Whoosh!"
High in the sky, a massive black shadow streaked through the air, trailing a gust of wind and visible shockwaves in its wake.
"At this rate, we should reach the Central Plains by tomorrow. According to the map, the entrance to the Thunder Realm is in a city called Mo Lei City, located in the center of the northwestern region," Xiao Yi Xian said as she sat atop the enormous Nine Serene Deep Earth Python, holding a map in her hand.
"Mo Lei City, huh?" Mo Yu nodded. He had heard of this city before. In the Central Plains, it was even more famous than Holy Pill City, as it was the gateway to the Thunder Realm.
"Mo Lei City strictly forbids outsiders from entering. There are many powerful Thunder Clan members guarding the city. Without an invitation, even a peak Dou Zun would find it impossible to enter," Xiao Yi Xian explained with a smile.
"That shouldn't be a problem for us. Many large cities in the Central Plains have spatial wormholes that lead to the outskirts of Mo Lei City. Once we get there, it'll only take another five days to reach the city itself," she continued.
Mo Yu nodded and turned to Qing Lin. "Any signs of trouble?"
"No, there are no spatial disturbances within a hundred-mile radius. We left so suddenly that it won't be easy for the Soul Palace to track us," Qing Lin replied as three tiny black dots in her eyes spun slowly.
Her eyes could detect any energy fluctuations within a hundred miles, making it almost impossible for the Soul Palace to secretly track and ambush them.
Hearing this, Mo Yu smiled. "In that case, let's pick up the pace."
With that, the Nine Serene Deep Earth Python's massive tail flicked, propelling its body forward like a meteor. In the blink of an eye, they vanished into the horizon.
Their journey went smoothly, and by the morning of the next day, Mo Yu and his companions had entered the territory of the northwestern region of the Central Plains. They wasted no time and immediately found a large city with a spatial wormhole leading near Mo Lei City.
As they traveled through the wormhole, they noticed something unusual. The wormhole was far busier than they had expected. Streams of light constantly shot past, and they even saw some experts walking through the void.
It seemed that many people were heading to Mo Lei City, though Mo Yu couldn't tell which forces they belonged to. Because of the mixed crowd, Mo Yu's group kept to themselves and didn't interact with others. After five quiet days of travel, the time passed quickly.
On the fifth day, Mo Yu, who had been meditating with his eyes closed, slowly opened them. His gaze fixed on the end of the silver space tunnel, where the energy of the void was fluctuating violently. A silver light flickered, slowly forming a portal at the tunnel's exit.
"We're almost there."
Mo Yu exhaled softly as he looked at the light and felt a surge of excitement. After all, he possessed Thunder Clan blood and was one of them. He couldn't help but feel proud.
Now, it was time for him to show the Thunder Clan the strength of someone from the Mo branch of the clan who had been raised in the outside world.
(End of Chapter)
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