Chapter 577: The Divine Wood Thunder, Mo Yu's Request
In the Ancient Wilderness, within the Bodhi Ancient Tree.
A crimson-colored thunder flame flickered in the air as Mo Yu casually picked up a Bodhi Seed and tossed it into the fiery thunder. The Bodhi Seed contained immense energy, and even with the help of the Mysterious Thunder, refining it was a challenging process.
Fortunately, the crimson thunder also contained several other powerful Mysterious Thunders, speeding up the process considerably. After about an hour of refining, the Bodhi Seed transformed into a crystalline, translucent liquid.
Another half hour passed before that liquid slowly evaporated, turning into a faint wisp of greenish-clear energy.
This wisp of energy seeped out from the thunder and flowed into the jade-like body of the Bodhi Ancient Tree. As the energy was absorbed, the tree trembled slightly, and a thin strand of black mist quietly emerged.
Seeing this black mist, Mo Yu's mind stirred, and a force pulled the mist toward him, allowing him to slowly absorb it.
The moment he consumed the black mist, Mo Yu felt the Black Lotus Soul Lightning within him emit a delighted, almost human-like cheer, and the black lotus inside him grew noticeably larger.
"It really works," Mo Yu murmured, his eyebrows lifting with joy.
This black mist, while containing the negative emotions of a Dou Emperor, had been expelled by the Bodhi Seed, leaving it as pure soul energy with no ties to its origin. For the Black Lotus Soul Lightning, this soul energy was an incredible source of nourishment. Mo Yu doubted there was anything on the continent as rich and potent in soul energy as this.
"Swish, swish."
As Mo Yu worked tirelessly to expel and consume the black mist, the Bodhi Ancient Tree began to shake. Soon, a green glow spread out from the tree, forming an ancient green cushion at its base. The tree extended a branch, gently setting Mo Yu down onto the cushion.
"Boom!"
The moment Mo Yu sat on the ancient cushion, his body trembled violently. A flood of pure energy surged into him like a tidal wave, filling every part of his body.
Mo Yu's pores felt like they were bursting open, and visible waves of green energy flowed from the top of his head.
"Crackle!"
The torrent of pure energy poured into Mo Yu's body continuously. In just a few moments, the Dou Qi he had previously exhausted was completely restored.
With the help of the Bodhi Ancient Tree, Mo Yu's determination surged. The crimson thunder flame in his hand blazed even more fiercely.
"Hiss!"
Under this intense refining process, another Bodhi Seed was soon reduced to a wisp of clear energy that rose from the thunder fire and entered the green tree. Once again, a strand of black mist emerged from the Bodhi Tree, and Mo Yu quickly consumed and refined it.
"Swish, swish!"
As the black mist dissipated, the Bodhi Ancient Tree emitted a wave of excitement.
"Keep going!" Mo Yu laughed heartily, sensing the growing power of the Black Lotus Soul Lightning within him. Without waiting for the Bodhi Tree to urge him, he grabbed another Bodhi Seed and resumed the refining process without hesitation.
Time passed in the green-filled space, which teemed with life and vitality. There was no clear sense of time here. Mo Yu only knew that the Bodhi Tree had restored his Dou Qi twenty-eight times, and he had completely refined the first batch of Bodhi Seeds.
Soon, the Bodhi Tree provided him with nearly thirty more Bodhi Seeds.
Mo Yu didn't hesitate to accept them. After refining so many Bodhi Seeds, his gains were considerable. The Black Lotus Soul Lightning inside him had grown several times stronger.
This process of refining continued without interruption, and Mo Yu didn't think about resting. He had become accustomed to the rhythm: refining a seed, watching the clear energy enter the Bodhi Tree, then absorbing the black mist that emerged.
This cycle repeated endlessly.
Mo Yu didn't know how much time had passed when, during one of his attempts to grab another Bodhi Seed, his hand came up empty. Only then did he realize he had refined all of the seeds in front of him.
Startled, Mo Yu glanced at the Bodhi Ancient Tree behind him just as another wisp of black mist slowly seeped out. The Black Lotus Soul Lightning consumed it immediately.
"Buzz, buzz!"
As the last trace of black mist disappeared, the jade-green Bodhi Ancient Tree let out a low humming sound. Its green light intensified, and beams of brilliant green radiance shot out from its body, filling the entire space. The life force in the area grew even more vibrant.
"Is it completely purified now?" Mo Yu wondered aloud as he gazed at the Bodhi Ancient Tree. Compared to before, it looked much greener, and the faint coldness that had lingered around it had disappeared.
Now, the Bodhi Ancient Tree exuded a sense of peace, holiness, and wisdom.
"Swish, swish."
A branch from the tree extended like a hand, gently patting Mo Yu on the shoulder. From the branch, Mo Yu could sense an emotion of happiness and relief.
"It's good that it's purified," Mo Yu smiled. Then he felt the immense power of the Black Lotus Soul Lightning within him, and his smile grew even wider.
The Black Lotus Soul Lightning was now emitting a powerful energy, though it hadn't yet returned to its peak strength. Still, it was only one step away from that level. And perhaps due to absorbing so much of the Dou Emperor's negative emotions, the Black Lotus Soul Lightning now had a faint aura of cold darkness.
This negative emotion had been a deadly threat to the Bodhi Ancient Tree, but for the Black Lotus Soul Lightning, which excelled at controlling minds, it was a great boon.
From the feedback he received from the Black Lotus Soul Lightning, Mo Yu learned that if he harnessed this negative emotion correctly, the Black Lotus Soul Lightning might even be able to control a saint-level expert.
Even Mo Yu couldn't help but take a deep breath at the thought.
A saint-level expert—these were the true rulers of the continent. Every saint was a top-tier asset for any major force, even the eight great ancient clans.
And yet, the Black Lotus Soul Lightning, even without being at its peak, could control a saint-level expert. As its master, Mo Yu found this both incredible and terrifying.
What's more, the Black Lotus Soul Lightning didn't control its targets by turning them into mindless puppets, like the Bodhi Tree did with the semi-saint puppets. Instead, it enslaved them, leaving their intellect intact.
As he contemplated this, Mo Yu's mind began to race with possibilities.
Controlling a saint-level expert was a rare opportunity. The best target would be someone from the Soul Palace or Soul Clan. That way, he could both gain a powerful ally and plant a high-level spy within the Soul Clan…
While Mo Yu was deep in thought, the Bodhi Tree began shaking again, as if trying to get his attention.
Seeing this, Mo Yu paused for a moment before smiling. "Oh? Are you going to give me a reward now?"
Hearing this, the Bodhi Tree shook in agreement, as if nodding.
Mo Yu chuckled softly and rubbed his chin. According to ancient records, the Bodhi Tree had three treasures: the Bodhi Heart, the Bodhi Seeds, and the enlightenment one could gain under the Bodhi Tree.
The first two were easy to understand, as they were physical things the tree produced. But the third was more abstract.
The Bodhi Tree was known as the Tree of Wisdom and Reincarnation. Legend had it that meditating beneath it could allow one to experience the enlightenment of a hundred lifetimes, granting them the potential to reach the rank of Dou Emperor.
Though this was just a legend, countless powerful individuals had gone mad in pursuit of this enlightenment, all because of the supreme rank it promised.
Normally, any of these three treasures would be considered priceless. The enlightenment, in particular, was said to offer a great chance of reaching Dou Saint and possibly even Dou Emperor.
However, Mo Yu had already reached the pinnacle in his previous life, so the hundred-lifetime enlightenment didn't hold the same allure for him as it might for others.
More importantly, Mo Yu had his own plan for coming to the Bodhi Tree.
With this in mind, Mo Yu opened his hand, releasing a stream of green light. In the dazzling glow, a small green lightning source slowly appeared.
Though the lightning source seemed tiny, it contained an entire world within. Inside, a sea of green lightning roared like an azure dragon, exuding terrifying pressure.
This was the second-ranked thunder on the Mysterious Thunder List: the Divine Wood Thunder!
As Mo Yu gazed at the green lightning in his palm, a flicker of nostalgia passed through his eyes.
The Divine Wood Thunder was the most powerful thunder he had ever possessed, and if it were ranked on the Heavenly Flame list, it would rival even the Void Swallowing Flame. Although it wasn't as mysterious or eerie as the Void Swallowing Flame, it was just as powerful.
According to what Mo Yu knew, the Divine Wood Thunder didn't originate from his previous world but likely came from the higher planes—the Great Thousand World.
Its origin alone justified its second-place ranking on the Mysterious Thunder List. In the Great Thousand World, even the strongest figures from lower planes would only be considered of supreme rank. The power disparity was so vast that treasures from the higher planes were practically miracles in the lower worlds.
To put it bluntly, what was considered a common treasure in the higher planes could be regarded as a priceless rarity in the lower planes.
The Divine Wood Thunder was just such a treasure. Not only was it powerful, but it also had the unique ability to continuously supply energy and enhance the body through its wood element.
In his past life, Mo Yu had used the Divine Wood Thunder to temper his body to the point where he could defeat multiple peak-tier experts in a single punch.
These experts, though one step away from the highest rank, couldn't withstand a single blow from Mo Yu's body, strengthened by the Divine Wood Thunder.
Such was the power of the Divine Wood Thunder. If not for the number one Mysterious Thunder being even stronger, this thunder would have easily taken the top spot!
As Mo Yu stared at the green lightning, even his usually calm mind surged with excitement.
However, the moment Mo Yu summoned the source of the Divine Wood Thunder, the Bodhi Tree froze. Then it began to shake violently, as if sensing a fatal danger. It seemed to be trembling in fear.
Not even the negative emotions of the Dou Emperor had caused it such panic.
Seeing this, Mo Yu was taken aback, then chuckled wryly and withdrew the Divine Wood Thunder's aura.
The Divine Wood Thunder, originating from the Great Thousand World and feeding on spiritual wood, was indeed a top-tier treasure. Even though the Bodhi Tree was one of the three most powerful natural treasures on the Dou Qi Continent, to it, the Divine Wood Thunder was a natural enemy.
"Don't worry. As the master of the Divine Wood Thunder, I won't let it harm you," Mo Yu reassured with a smile.
Hearing this, the Bodhi Tree hesitated, but after cautiously sensing that the Divine Wood Thunder wasn't attacking, it gradually calmed down. However, it still maintained a safe distance, clearly wary.
"Heh, no need to worry. The Divine Wood Thunder is still quite weak. Even if it wanted to fight, it wouldn't be your match," Mo Yu said, spreading his hands in a helpless gesture.
After hearing this, and seeing that the Divine Wood Thunder wasn't behaving as violently as it had feared, the Bodhi Tree finally relaxed completely.
Of course, the fact that Mo Yu had helped it eliminate the Dou Emperor's negative emotions played a big part in this. In the tree's simple and innocent mind, Mo Yu was now its most trusted friend.
Seeing the Bodhi Tree lower its guard, Mo Yu let out a breath of relief. He then smiled and said, "I need your help to awaken and grow the Divine Wood Thunder. Can you assist me, my friend?"
"Swish, swish…"
Upon hearing Mo Yu's request, the Bodhi Tree immediately shook in protest, indicating a firm refusal.
Letting a natural enemy grow within its core? Even a child wouldn't agree to such a thing.
Seeing this, Mo Yu smiled wryly and decided to appeal to its emotions. "Don't worry, as the master of the Divine Wood Thunder, I'll make sure it won't harm you. The Divine Wood Thunder is very important to me, and I really need your help. Once it grows, I'll have it help you recover from the damage caused by the Dou Emperor's negative emotions. How about that?"
Mo Yu smiled as he played the bargaining card…
(End of the chapter)
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