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"Half-step Di Realm Soul Power."
Mo Yu slightly clenched his palm, his gaze looking into the distance as a strange state of mind rose from within. It felt as if this broken stone tablet space was entirely under his control.
"Explode!"
Mo Yu extended his hand and gently grasped at the void. Instantly, a stone mountain tens of thousands of feet away burst into fine powder without any warning. His soul power spread across the stone tablet space with just a thought, reaching every corner.
This range of extension was countless times stronger than before. Wherever his soul spread, his attacks could be launched across thousands of miles in an instant.
The gap between a half-step Di Realm and peak Heavenly Realm was like the difference between heaven and earth—completely incomparable. Only after truly experiencing the power of the Di Realm could one understand why even if someone spent their entire life trying, they might never cross the barrier of the realm.
Even though Mo Yu had yet to truly step into the Di Realm, reaching the half-step Di Realm allowed him to transcend the mortal realm.
On the Dou Qi Continent, although the Di Realm Soul Power could not rival the strength of a Dou Di, it was still no weaker than an ordinary Seven- or Eight-Star Dou Sheng.
With his current half-step Di Realm soul power, Mo Yu could even contend against a Three- or Four-Star Dou Sheng—this was the terrifying aspect of a half-step Di Realm soul power.
But that wasn't Mo Yu's only gain.
With a thought, a mysterious black lotus suddenly appeared in his palm. The lotus was exquisitely intricate, with black lightning faintly circulating around it. A strange fluctuation capable of affecting the soul spread out, making even Mo Yu feel an overwhelming sense of oppression.
This was the Black Lotus Soul Thunder in its peak state.
After absorbing the remnant soul of Yellow Springs Demonic Saint, an half step Di Realm soul remnant, the Black Lotus Soul Thunder had finally broken through its last barrier and returned to its peak stage.
Ranked third on the Thunder Soul List, the Black Lotus Soul Thunder might not be as destructive as some other Thunder Souls, but its effects were far more sinister. Not only could it silently enslave the minds of others, but more importantly—it could condense a soul clone!
However, only the peak-state Black Lotus Soul Thunder could condense a soul clone. This was why Mo Yu had never used this technique before.
Now that the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan expedition had restored the Black Lotus Soul Thunder to its full power, Mo Yu was eager to form his soul clone.
After all, the soul clone created by the Black Lotus Soul Thunder was extraordinary—not only did it have the same appearance and personality as the original body, but it also possessed the same level of strength.
In other words, since Mo Yu was currently at One-Star Dou Sheng, his soul clone would also be One-Star Dou Sheng.
A Dou Sheng was an apex existence on the continent. If any faction gained even one additional Dou Sheng, they would immediately rise to the ranks of the top-tier forces. Even Pill Tower and Hall of Souls would not dare to provoke them lightly.
Yet Mo Yu could create such a powerful entity just from a single soul clone—this was simply terrifying.
This was the horrifying power of the Black Lotus Soul Thunder.
Of course, the Black Lotus Soul Thunder wasn't without its limitations. While the soul clone had the same strength as the original body, it could not utilize all of Mo Yu's abilities. For instance, the Grand Desolate Thunder Orb, one of Mo Yu's strongest techniques, could not be used by the soul clone.
This was understandable. After all, the Grand Desolate Thunder Orb was formed by fusing multiple Thunder Souls together. Since the soul clone lacked these thunder souls, it naturally couldn't unleash such a powerful move. However, for most people, their raw strength alone was their primary combat power, making this limitation negligible.
After contemplating for a moment, Mo Yu no longer hesitated. He held the Black Lotus Soul Thunder, closed his eyes, and began to condense his soul clone.
The Birth of a Soul Clone
Swoosh... swoosh...
A gentle wind blew through the stone tablet space.
At some point, wisps of eerie, mysterious black lightning emerged from Mo Yu's body, radiating a unique and peculiar energy fluctuation.
Under the embrace of this black lightning, a strange black lotus materialized in front of Mo Yu. The black lotus slowly rotated, its petals tightly closed, as if nurturing something within.
Time passed slowly.
The black lotus in front of Mo Yu spun faster and faster, the black lightning crackling as if it was about to erupt.
No one knew how much time had passed. Suddenly, Mo Yu's silver pupils snapped open. A surge of invisible energy burst forth from his forehead, flowing directly into the black lotus.
The moment Mo Yu's soul power merged into the black lotus, it abruptly stopped rotating. At the same time, the entire stone tablet space seemed to freeze.
Then—
Boom!
Like a blooming flower, the black lotus petals spread open. In that instant, a surge of black lightning twisted rapidly at the lotus's core.
Moments later, the black lightning morphed into a humanoid figure—an exact copy of Mo Yu.
Mo Yu tilted his head and examined the soul clone standing in the heart of the lotus. Through the flickering black lightning running along its body, he could feel its aura.
"This clone's strength is still at the Dou Zun level, and the condensation process was too short. Anyone with keen eyes would easily see through it," Mo Yu murmured, his brows slightly furrowed.
According to the Black Lotus Soul Thunder's method of condensing a soul clone, the first step was simply forming the clone. Once this step was completed, the next phase involved tempering the clone until it could match the original body's full strength.
With this thought in mind, Mo Yu extended a finger and lightly tapped the forehead of his soul clone. The latter trembled slightly before transforming into a streak of light, re-entering Mo Yu's forehead.
Closing his eyes, Mo Yu's consciousness descended into his soul sea.
Above the vast soul sea, Mo Yu's spiritual form slowly emerged. Before him, a tiny speck of light flickered faintly.
As soul energy surged, the soul clone reappeared.
Mo Yu sat cross-legged, and the soul clone did the same.
Seeing this, Mo Yu took a deep breath and summoned the Black Lotus Soul Thunder into his palm.
Then, with a flick of his wrist, the Black Lotus Soul Thunder floated forward and enveloped the soul clone.
Mo Yu had long planned how to temper his soul clone. In this world, nothing was more suitable as a refining medium than the Black Lotus Soul Thunder. After all, the soul clone itself was born from the Black Lotus Soul Thunder.
At this moment, as soon as the Black Lotus Soul Thunder enveloped the soul clone, the latter trembled violently. Its already illusory body rapidly became even fainter.
"Oh, is the power too strong…" Seeing this, Mo Yu slightly raised an eyebrow.
After all, the soul clone only had the strength of a Dou Zun. If it wanted to withstand the tempering of the Black Lotus Soul Thunder, it would likely need to reach the level of a Ban Sheng.
Mo Yu moved his fingers slightly, and the black lightning surrounding the clone immediately dimmed significantly. The enormous electric current gradually weakened, causing the trembling of the clone to ease slightly, though it still showed subtle signs of shivering.
Mo Yu remained completely focused, carefully suppressing the power of the Black Lotus Soul Thunder. As the electric current lowered in intensity, the minute reactions from the clone were fed back into his mind. He swiftly analyzed them to determine the most suitable intensity of the lightning.
Inside the soul space, two Mo Yu sat cross-legged, facing each other—one with a solemn expression, the other entirely wrapped in black lightning.
The illusory body of the soul clone rippled faintly within the black lightning. As the continuous tempering went on, strands of black lightning slowly merged into the clone's body, causing the black currents within it to grow increasingly dense.
Time passed slowly. After three days, Mo Yu, within the monument space, finally opened his eyes. A trace of exhaustion flickered in his gaze—these three days had drained him as much as an all-out battle to the death.
"The soul clone has now reached the strength of a Ban Sheng… Finally, I can let go."
Mo Yu murmured to himself, sensing the soul clone in his soul sea. Compared to three days ago, its power and form had both become significantly stronger and more condensed.
Although the soul clone had not yet reached the Dou Sheng stage like his main body, its Ban Sheng strength was now sufficient to endure the tempering of the Black Lotus Soul Thunder on its own, without Mo Yu's constant supervision.
In other words, Mo Yu could now step back and let the soul clone cultivate independently. Perhaps before long, it would reach the same level as him.
"Since that's settled, I should leave as well…"
Gazing at the vast, empty void around him, Mo Yu sighed softly. His figure trembled slightly before his ethereal form gradually faded from the space. The moment he disappeared, the space itself quietly dissipated with a faint sound.
On the altar, Cai Lin and the others looked at Mo Yu, who had been sitting motionless on the stone platform for several days. Their delicate brows furrowed slightly.
The monument seemed ordinary, yet even a powerhouse like Zi Huo dared not underestimate the power it contained. Although they had great confidence in Mo Yu, worry still lingered in their hearts.
"Patriarch Yao Ming, do the strong members of your clan usually take this long inside the monument?" Cai Lin finally frowned and asked after waiting for a while.
Hearing this, Yao Ming hesitated for a moment before shaking his head. "The strongest of my clan who have entered the monument in the past never lasted more than half an hour. However, the Master's soul power is extraordinary, so he should be fine."
Despite Yao Ming's words, Cai Lin's frown deepened. Even so, she could only suppress her concerns and continue waiting for Mo Yu's return.
Time passed again in the blink of an eye. Another half a day had gone by, and just as Cai Lin and the others were growing restless, the monument suddenly burst out with a dazzling light.
Amidst the radiant glow, a soul figure shot out at high speed and, under the delighted gazes of Cai Lin and the others, swiftly merged into Mo Yu's body sitting on the stone platform.
"You're finally out!" Cai Lin and the others exclaimed in surprise upon seeing Mo Yu appear.
"Hehe, don't worry, I'm fine. I was just delayed by some special circumstances." Seeing their concerned expressions, Mo Yu chuckled lightly.
As he spoke, Mo Yu clenched his palm, and a cluster of golden blood appeared in his hand. The immense energy emanating from the blood caused the surrounding atmosphere to ripple slightly.
"This is the Yellow Springs Demonic Saint's blood essence. As the saying goes, 'finders keepers,' so I plan to split it into six portions. Everyone present, including the three of you, will receive a share." Mo Yu smiled as he held the golden blood.
Cai Lin and the other two were currently at the Nine-Star Dou Zun level. Even though their talents were extraordinary, breaking through this final stage to Ban Sheng was no easy task.
If they could obtain the blood essence of the Yellow Springs Demonic Saint, who had nearly stepped into the Dou Di realm, it would undoubtedly save them countless years of cultivation.
Naturally, Yao Ming, who was now under Mo Yu's control, had no objections, and Zi Huo also remained silent.
However, Cai Lin and the other two exchanged hesitant glances. "What about Sister Xiao Yu?"
Each of them receiving a share of the Demonic Saint blood might cause jealousy when they returned to the palace, even though Xiao Yu was usually magnanimous.
Moreover, the three of them had developed a deep bond over the years and did not wish to act selfishly behind her back.
Hearing this, Mo Yu couldn't help but laugh. "Don't worry, I've already set aside a share for her. I won't leave her out."
Only then did the three women relax. Cai Lin smiled sweetly at Mo Yu, while Qing Lin clung to his arm and shook it playfully.
Seeing this, Mo Yu shook his head with a chuckle before flicking his fingers. The golden blood in his palm split into five golden streams, shooting toward Yao Ming, Zi Huo, and Cai Lin's group.
Each of them caught their share with slightly tense expressions—after all, if word got out, even Dou Sheng powerhouses would fight to steal such a treasure.
After distributing the five portions, only a thumb-sized drop of golden blood remained in Mo Yu's palm. Yet, the energy within it was still terrifying.
More importantly, Mo Yu's gains this time were not limited to just this. Whether it was his Half-Step Di Realm soul power or the peak-stage Black Lotus Soul Thunder, their value was no less than this Demonic Saint blood essence.
"Haha, thank you, boss!" Zi Huo grinned as he held his share of the Demonic Saint blood.
"Haha, thank you, Master! With this drop of Demonic Saint blood essence, I'm confident I can reach Three-Star Dou Sheng within three years!" Yao Ming happily stored the blood away, his face full of excitement.
Mo Yu smiled slightly at this before turning his gaze toward Yao Ming as if remembering something. "Yao Ming, there's something I need you to do."
"Oh? Whatever it is, please instruct me, Master. I will give my all." Yao Ming responded respectfully.
Seeing this, Cai Lin and the other two showed a hint of surprise. They couldn't understand why the mighty patriarch of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe was being so deferential to Mo Yu.
Though confused, the three women gazed at Mo Yu with even deeper admiration…
"Gather your forces and follow me to ambush the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan!"
On the altar, Mo Yu's voice rang out coldly.
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