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An overwhelming aura of ancient, primal aura surged out from the spatial vortex, enveloping the heavens and earth in an instant. The entire realm seemed to become wild and untamed under its oppressive force.
Upon the massive mountain peak, countless gazes turned toward the spatial vortex in astonishment, clearly shaken by the sudden and terrifying presence of this ancient aura.
Even the expressions of the First Tianzun and Kun Huang subtly shifted. Their gazes fixed on the vortex, and a trace of solemnity emerged on their faces.
This aura was far beyond the level of a Dou Zun. Could it be that the arrival was a Dou Sheng?
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, a massive, hundred-foot-long purple-gold lion emerged, radiating dazzling light. A moment later, an immensely robust figure slowly stepped out from the vortex. With every step, they exuded an overwhelming ferocity, a primal aura that immediately commanded everyone's attention.
The figure was as sturdy as a giant, their upper body bare and covered with scars that crisscrossed like crawling centipedes. From afar, they resembled a primal colossus from ancient times, exuding a striking presence!
Although the Heavenly Demon Phoenix clan's experts were known for their imposing physiques, they appeared insignificant compared to this giant-like figure.
"Zi Huo?"
Seeing this robust figure step forward, Mo Yu was initially stunned. Then, joy lit up his eyes.
This figure was none other than Zi Huo, whom he had not contacted since their farewell at the Abyssal Lion Clan's sacred grounds years ago. Now, Zi Huo's aura had become overwhelmingly powerful. The primal and fierce energy emanating from him even made Mo Yu uneasy. It was clear Zi Huo had undergone extraordinarily harsh training during this time.
"Big Brother."
The beast-like crimson glow in Zi Huo's eyes receded like a tide the moment they landed on Mo Yu. His ferocious face broke into a simple smile, completely shattering the intimidating aura he had just projected.
Those with sharp eyes were astonished by the scene, their gazes shifting between Mo Yu and Zi Huo. It was hard to imagine that someone who seemed like a primal beast could display such a gentle demeanor in front of Mo Yu.
Mo Yu smiled and nodded. His eyes scanned Zi Huo with interest, and he chuckled. "Haha, it seems you've had quite a harvest recently. You've even broken through to Dou Sheng."
His words were filled with surprise as he scrutinized Zi Huo.
Dou Sheng—a true pinnacle of the continent's power. Every Dou Sheng was a legend, an unrivaled expert that even the greatest forces revered.
Mo Yu, despite his youth, had already reached the Dou Sheng realm, earning the awe of many. But now, Zi Huo, also young, had similarly achieved the Dou Sheng rank.
"Hehe, after inheriting the Primal Lion Body, the elders and the Lion King in the clan pushed me relentlessly. Coupled with abundant resources, my strength naturally improved. I didn't want to embarrass you, Big Brother."
Zi Huo scratched his head and grinned at Mo Yu's praise.
Hearing this, Mo Yu's mouth twitched. "Not embarrass me? You've done far more than that—you've brought great honor!"
Even Mo Yu had no confidence he could defeat Zi Huo in his current state, shrouded in such fierce, primal energy.
The Primal Lion Body—was it truly this terrifying? In just a few years, Zi Huo had ascended to the Dou Sheng realm…
"By the way, how did you end up here?" Mo Yu asked, his curiosity piqued.
He had only arrived in the Eastern Region a few days ago, so it didn't seem likely that Zi Huo could have tracked him down so quickly.
"Hehe, it's because of this…" As he spoke, Zi Huo revealed an ancient black token in his hand. The token radiated mysterious energy waves, with a single word, "Bing," inscribed on it.
"This is… one of the mysterious tokens from the Heavenly Profound Treasure Hall?"
The token in Zi Huo's hand was similar to Mo Yu's Divine Weapon Token, though it lacked a certain divine quality.
"Yes, the Eastern Region has a demonic beast clan called the Blood Wolf Clan, which has been a vassal of the Abyssal Lion Clan for thousands of years. Half a month ago, they stumbled upon this token.
The Blood Wolf Clan's leader, being a wise man, knew the principle of 'innocence brings disaster when bearing treasure.' He voluntarily handed the token over to our Abyssal Lion Clan.
Knowing that you would likely come to the Eastern Region for the Heavenly Profound Treasure Hall, I used this as an excuse to request permission from the elders to come here." Zi Huo explained with a grin.
Mo Yu nodded in realization, surprised at how easily Zi Huo had acquired the token.
The Blood Wolf Clan's leader was indeed intelligent. The mysterious token had become a hot potato, and countless forces had been destroyed over it. The Blood Wolf Clan lacked the strength to protect it and would have risked annihilation. By offering it to the Abyssal Lion Clan, they not only gained favor but also avoided calamity.
"Who are you, and do you intend to interfere in this matter?"
The conversation between Mo Yu and Zi Huo was interrupted by the First Tianzun, whose tone carried a hint of displeasure. He stared gravely at Zi Huo and said, "This is a conflict between the Hall of Souls and Yuan Manor. I advise you not to meddle.
Otherwise, even as a Dou Sheng, you may find yourself in trouble!"
"Old man, have you heard of the Yuan Manor's Lion Hall? I am the Hall Master—Zi Huo!"
As Zi Huo spoke, the simplicity in his expression vanished instantly. Without further ado, a surge of primal energy erupted from his body, and he coldly glared at the First Tianzun.
The First Tianzun's expression darkened. It was rare for anyone to act so brazenly in front of him. Moreover, he was shocked by Zi Huo's identity.
When had the Lion Hall's Hall Master reached the Dou Sheng level? Even the Hall of Souls's Hun Clan couldn't achieve such a feat!
"No wonder the Yuan Manor has risen so quickly. It seems arrogance like yours is a hallmark of your kind."
The First Tianzun took a deep breath, a chilling smile creeping onto his face as killing intent surged.
"Kun Huang, shall we join forces?" he asked, turning to Kun Huang.
Hearing this, Kun Huang frowned and glanced at Zi Huo beside Mo Yu. Through his companion's explanation, he now understood Zi Huo's identity—none other than the Young Master of the Abyssal Lion Clan and inheritor of the Primal Lion Body!
While the Abyssal Lion Clan had long since declined, this individual was clearly not to be underestimated.
Therefore, even if the patriarch of the Abyssal Lion Clan stood before him, he was utterly insignificant.
However, Zi Huo's latter identity caused Kun Huang to feel as though he faced a formidable enemy. The Primal Lion Body was known as the strongest physical body in the ancient magical beast realm. Even the Ancient Void Dragon Clan had to bow before it.
Now that the Abyssal Lion Clan had produced another individual possessing the Primal Lion Body, could it be that the structure of the magical beast realm was truly about to change again? Could the long-declined Abyssal Lion Clan really restore its former glory?
As this thought crossed his mind, a flicker of intense killing intent flashed through Kun Huang's eyes. The threat posed by Zi Huo was no less than that of the internally divided Ancient Void Dragon Clan—and possibly even greater.
After all, though the Ancient Void Dragon Clan was powerful, its strength had greatly diminished due to internal strife, rendering it increasingly unworthy of its position as the foremost family of the magical beast realm.
Meanwhile, the Abyssal Lion Clan, with its newly risen star possessing the Primal Lion Body, seemed like a rapidly ascending force, potentially capable of obstructing the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan's ambition to dominate the magical beast realm in the near future.
As Kun Huang considered Zi Huo's threat, coupled with Mo Yu—whom the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan deeply despised—standing by his side, Kun Huang's gaze flickered. He was already leaning toward agreeing to the First Tianzun's request for cooperation.
However, just as Kun Huang was about to nod, a powerful spatial fluctuation emerged once more. Immediately, an elderly voice filled with laughter echoed from the void.
"Haha, how lively! It's been a long time since so many Dou Shengs gathered in Central Plains."
As the voice fell, two imposing figures appeared. In particular, the elder at the forefront, clad in simple hemp robes with an expression as calm as still water, drew Mo Yu's attention.
Mo Yu's gaze lingered on the robed elder. He could sense that this elder's strength was not inferior to the First Tianzun's, making him another Two-Star Dou Sheng!
While Mo Yu observed the robed elder, the latter seemed to sense his attention. A pair of eyes, as deep as the starry sky, turned toward Mo Yu, and a subtle wave of surprise flickered within them, evidently intrigued by Mo Yu's strength.
"What a powerful soul suppression."
When the robed elder's gaze fell upon him, Mo Yu's brows furrowed slightly. He could feel an invisible pressure emanating through the surrounding space—an oppressive force belonging to soul power.
"An alchemist from the Pill Tower!"
Recognizing the extraordinary strength of the elder's soul power, Mo Yu instantly deduced his identity.
Throughout the continent, who other than the alchemists of the Pill Tower could possess such overwhelming soul power?
"Hmph! I didn't expect the Grand Elder of the Small Pill Tower, who hasn't appeared in ages, to join the commotion. Don't you alchemists always look down on weapon refiners? Why would you want to enter the Heavenly Profound Treasure Hall? How shameless!"
At this moment, the First Tianzun immediately locked onto the robed elder. Clearly, he was familiar with the elder and harbored some grievances, launching into sarcasm as soon as he spoke.
"Grand Elder of the Small Pill Tower?"
Hearing this, Mo Yu was momentarily stunned. He quickly grasped the elder's identity.
The Pill Tower's ability to stand alongside the Hall of Souls as one of the continent's preeminent powers was far more than it seemed on the surface.
While rumors suggested that the three heads of the Pill Tower were merely peak Dou Zuns, this was only part of the story.
Few knew that within the Pill Tower existed a hidden faction—the Small Pill Tower.
Very few could gain entry to this elite group, and every member was a figure of immense terror.
The first requirement to join the Small Pill Tower was the ability to refine an eighth-grade pill capable of summoning seven-colored pill lightning. Additionally, one's soul had to reach the Spirit Realm.
These members were the true core of the Pill Tower, and their existence was the reason the Hall of Souls dared not overly provoke the Pill Tower.
Mo Yu recalled that Yao Lao had once been a member of the Small Pill Tower but had withdrawn because he disliked the atmosphere.
As for the enmity between the Grand Elder of the Small Pill Tower and the First Tianzun, Mo Yu was well aware of the history.
According to records, when the Small Pill Tower was at its peak, the then-tower master had taken on a disciple. Within a mere forty years, this disciple surpassed many elders with far more experience.
But during an incident, his identity as a spy from the Hun Clan was exposed. The tower master, out of sentiment for their master-disciple bond, chose to spare him. However, this ingrate secretly colluded with the Hun Clan to assassinate the tower master.
This incident led to a war between the Pill Tower and the Hall of Souls, culminating in the Pill Tower's crushing defeat and the establishment of deep-seated animosity between the two factions.
As expected, upon seeing the First Tianzun, the expressions of the Grand Elder of Small Pill Tower and his companion darkened. The Grand Elder's aged voice carried a cold edge as he retorted, "Those who commit injustices will meet their end. Your Hall of Souls, with its vicious and deceitful ways, will eventually suffer a miserable fate."
"Hmph! Do you think your words can dictate my fate?" The First Tianzun sneered disdainfully.
The sudden appearance of the Grand Elder of Small Pill Tower caused another uproar among the crowd on the mountain peak.
Unlike the up-and-coming Zi Huo, the Grand Elder of the Small Pill Tower was a legendary figure known to those familiar with the inner workings of the Pill Tower.
Moreover, the Grand Elder was not only an unparalleled alchemist but also an expert whose strength inspired awe and admiration.
With the arrival of the Grand Elder, the conflict between him and the First Tianzun began to subside.
Despite the First Tianzun's deep-seated killing intent toward Mo Yu, he dared not take action with the Grand Elder of Small Pill Tower—an equally powerful adversary—standing by. To do so would risk serious injury, or worse, his own demise.
Even more concerning was the possibility of Mo Yu and the Grand Elder joining forces, which could lead to his outright defeat.
Seeing the First Tianzun remain calm and motionless, Kun Huang's killing intent toward Zi Huo and Mo Yu also subsided as if it had never existed.
However, Mo Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, and a glint of cold intent flickered as he glanced toward Kun Huang.
The Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan was another hidden threat!
Amid the standoff among the various factions, an eerie calm descended upon the scene. But it wasn't long before another wave of violent spatial energy rippled through the void.
Sensing this fluctuation, Mo Yu's heart stirred. He knew that the true masters of the Eastern Region—the Gu Clan—were about to make their entrance.
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