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Time passed like flowing water, and months flew by. Since Mo Yu had exited seclusion, another half a year had gone by.
During this period, the Central Plains remained unusually calm. Ever since Mo Yu's return, Yuan Manor had intensified its suppression of the Hall of Souls.
Under Yuan Manor's relentless pressure, even the powerful Hall of Souls could not help but feel the overwhelming weight. Facing a number of Dou Sheng experts comparable to those of the ancient clans, the Hall of Souls, lacking the support of the Hun Clan, decisively chose to lay low.
Yuan Manor, however, did not choose to eradicate them completely. After all, if they pushed the Hun Clan too far, Yuan Manor itself would face dire consequences.
During this time, Yuan Manor successfully joined the Three Clans Alliance. Although the Yao Clan was somewhat dissatisfied—since the core of the alliance was the three great ancient clans, making Yuan Manor's inclusion quite unconventional—there was little they could do. To the proud Yao Clan, Yuan Manor was simply unworthy of standing on equal footing with them.
However, under the insistence of Lei Ying, the patriarch of the Lei Clan, and with the tacit approval of the Yan Clan, the Yao Clan had no choice but to withdraw their objections and allow Yuan Manor to join.
After joining the Three Clans Alliance, Yuan Manor used its considerable abilities to connect the spatial realms of the three clans. This allowed any faction under attack to receive rapid reinforcements from the others via spatial corridors.
Additionally, Yuan Manor gained an unexpected benefit from the alliance—they successfully recruited numerous high-tier alchemists from the Yao Clan. Naturally, this was at Mo Yu's request. After all, if nothing unexpected happened, the Hun Clan's next target for destruction would be the Yao Clan.
Mo Yu planned to rescue some members of the Yao Clan to preserve their lineage, but he did not disclose the Hun Clan's plans to exterminate them.
Given the Yao Clan's arrogance, even if Mo Yu revealed this information, their elders would likely refuse to believe him and might even accuse him of harboring ulterior motives.
"In about six months, Xiao Yan should be emerging from seclusion," Mo Yu murmured as he gazed into the distance from the top of the grand tower in Yuan City's center.
If he remembered correctly, Xiao Yan had taken two years to subdue the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame, and his achievements were nothing short of astounding—his strength had skyrocketed to around Five-Star Dou Sheng.
This realization filled Mo Yu with pressure. Although, with the vast resources of Yuan Manor, he had advanced to Three-Star Dou Sheng within a year—an incredible feat akin to soaring through the ranks—even so, he knew that his progress was still too slow compared to the Hun Clan's upcoming actions.
If he failed to reach the high-tier Dou Sheng level within a few years, then during the impending battle between the two emperors, Xiao Yan and Hun Tiandi, he would be nothing more than a spectator.
"Perhaps... it's time to visit that place."
Mo Yu pondered briefly before letting out a soft chuckle. Without further delay, he turned and strode out of the grand tower.
There was only one place that could help him rapidly increase his strength—the Black Demon Thunder Pool!
With this in mind, Mo Yu did not linger in Yuan City. After giving some instructions to Xiao Yixian and the others, he immediately shot into the air and sped toward the distant void.
"Rumble!"
Mo Yu did not know how long he had been traveling when, suddenly, deep within the pitch-black void, a series of low, continuous thunderclaps echoed.
Shifting his gaze, he saw that at the end of the darkness, brilliant silver light erupted. Massive lightning bolts roared through the air like enraged dragons, surging violently.
Suspended in midair, Mo Yu gazed upon the vast lightning pool before him. It was here that he had first encountered the Inner Academy's headmaster, Mang Tianchi, a member of the Lei Clan.
Back then, Mang Tianchi had been pathetically pursued by some strange black lightning. This black lightning was so fearsome that even a Ban Sheng expert dared not touch it. Yet now, Mo Yu's goal was precisely these same terrifying black lightning bolts that had once forced Mang Tianchi into such a sorry state.
He needed to harness the power of the Void Thunder Pool's thunders to elevate his Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon to its true perfect state!
"Let's hope this works."
Mo Yu's silver eyes fixated on the raging lightning in the Void Thunder Pool as he whispered to himself. Without hesitation, he soared forward.
Years ago, he had entered the Void Thunder Pool with great caution, fearing that he might provoke the wrath of a thousand bolts.
But now, faced with this fearsome and extraordinary region, he was incomparably calm. As his figure drifted through the lightning pool, the massive bolts of lightning that should have lashed out at him instead came to a sudden halt before they could reach him. Deep within his slender body, they instinctively sensed an immensely terrifying presence.
It was a sensation akin to that of a subject bowing before an emperor...
Without pausing, Mo Yu headed straight for the depths of the Void Thunder Pool. With nearly ten peak-stage Thunder Souls guarding his body, the surrounding lightning forces dared not approach him.
The Void Thunder Pool was vast, but at Mo Yu's speed, he reached its deepest region in less than ten minutes.
"No wonder even Headmaster Mang Tianchi had to turn back and flee."
Upon reaching the depths, Mo Yu observed the suddenly dimmed environment. Lifting his gaze, he focused on the masses of black lightning writhing like enormous dragons before him. Even with his current strength, he could not help but tense up.
His solemn expression persisted for a moment before he slowly exhaled, and a hint of excitement flickered across his face. If he could absorb this lightning power, both his Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon and himself would benefit immensely!
"This is going to be delicious."
The next moment, a golden glow flashed on Mo Yu's shoulder, and a miniature golden dragon, merely half a meter long, appeared.
Its bright, intelligent eyes locked onto the Black Demon Thunder ahead, and a faint transparent strand of drool trickled from the corner of its mouth. Quickly wiping it away, the little dragon inhaled sharply, unleashing a powerful suction force.
In an instant, over a dozen strands of Black Demon Thunder surged toward Mo Yu, as though caught in a violent storm, before being devoured whole by the tiny golden dragon perched on his shoulder.
"Sizzle!"
The moment the dragon swallowed the lightning, its body flickered with arcs of black electricity. At the same time, an immense and pure energy surged through Mo Yu's body without warning, spreading throughout his limbs and bones.
Mo Yu immediately understood the source of this energy, causing his heart to pound wildly. The Black Demon Thunder was incredibly violent, and though it contained boundless power, he alone could not absorb it directly.
But now, with the assistance of his thunder spirit, Xiao Jin, he had achieved the impossible!
"Xiao Jin can actually refine and absorb this Black Demon Thunder..."
Thinking of this, Mo Yu smiled slightly. As the numbing energy dissolved within his body, he suddenly discovered that his cultivation, which had remained stagnant since breaking through to Three-Star Dou Sheng, had actually begun to grow again—albeit slowly!
Mo Yu's eyes lit up with surprise as he looked toward the endless sea of Black Demon Thunder in the distance. A scorching heat surged within his pupils.
With Xiao Jin's refinement and devouring abilities, these Black Demon Thunders—viewed by others as deadly scythes of destruction—had transformed into the most perfect source of nourishment in Mo Yu's eyes.
"These... are all mine!"
A greedy glint flashed in Mo Yu's eyes as he licked his lips. A low growl, tinged with ecstasy, escaped his throat, his muscles rippling with an overwhelming sense of power.
Deep within the Void Thunder Pool, Mo Yu forcibly suppressed his excitement after a moment. He turned his gaze to the small Xiao Jin perched on his shoulder. To endure the ferocious energy impact of the Black Demon Thunder, only this little creature, with its Thunder Spirit Body infused with multiple strands of Thunder Soul, could possibly manage.
Sensing Mo Yu's gaze, the shimmering filaments at the corner of Xiao Jin's mouth became even denser. Without hesitation, it shot forward, appearing above a cluster of Black Demon Thunders. A golden ring of thunder, emanating devouring energy, expanded outward from its tiny body.
The moment the Black Demon Thunder came into contact with the golden ring, they were drawn in as if caught by an irresistible force. No matter how they struggled, they were unable to escape. In the end, streaks of Black Demon Thunder were absorbed one by one into Xiao Jin's small body.
"Crackle—!"
As the Black Demon Thunder surged into Xiao Jin's body, black arcs of lightning flickered across its surface. The absorbed Black Demon Thunder was rapidly refined within Xiao Jin, transforming into the purest energy, which then spread throughout its form.
While Xiao Jin frantically devoured the Black Demon Thunder, Mo Yu also sat cross-legged in midair. Inside his body, an incomparably pure and surging energy began to emerge without warning.
Mo Yu focused his mind, guiding the energy through his meridians, allowing it to merge with his Dou Qi, which was then distributed throughout his body.
As he immersed himself in cultivation, he could almost hear the joyous murmurs of his countless cells as they absorbed the energy. The energy from a single strand of Black Demon Thunder alone was equivalent to an entire day's worth of cultivation!
The difference in efficiency was simply beyond comparison—this was a gap as vast as heaven and earth!
"If I can absorb all the Black Demon Thunder here, reaching Five-Star Dou Sheng won't be difficult at all!"
Mo Yu's half-narrowed eyes flickered as he cast a sidelong glance at the vast depths of the Void Thunder Pool, where endless torrents of Black Demon Thunder surged. A faint smile appeared on his lips.
Under normal circumstances, it would take him ten years to break through to Five-Star Dou Sheng. But now, with the immense energy in the Black Demon Thunder Pool, this timeline might be reduced to just six months!
Thinking of this, Mo Yu smiled slightly and fully closed his eyes, immersing himself in absorbing the ever-increasing energy surging within his body!
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Deep within the silent Void Thunder Pool, the thunder roared continuously. Countless Black Demon Thunders, like giant pythons, howled and twisted, filling the sky in a vast and boundless display of might. Before such a scene, even a Dou Sheng expert would feel insignificant.
Within the ocean of Black Demon Thunder, two vortex-like existences could be seen. Streaks of black lightning swirled wildly around them, enveloping them completely.
However, no matter how fiercely the lightning struck, those two vortexes remained like insatiable black holes. No matter how much Black Demon Thunder surged toward them, in the end, they would simply vanish in a flash of black light.
This devouring process would clearly not be short-lived. Fortunately, after countless years of accumulation, the Void Thunder Pool held an unimaginably vast quantity of thunder energy. Otherwise, it might have already been drained dry by these two terrifying black holes.
Hidden in the boundless void, the Void Thunder Pool was rarely visited. Even Dou Sheng experts who occasionally stumbled upon this place dared not enter recklessly. Thus, with no disturbances, Mo Yu's cultivation progressed with astonishing speed.
As this frenzied devouring continued, not only did Mo Yu's aura become increasingly formidable, but even Xiao Jin underwent a massive transformation.
At this moment, Xiao Jin had long since shed its previous miniature form. Now, its body had grown to nearly a hundred zhang in size, crackling with terrifying arcs of lightning.
It resembled a colossal electric eel, but unlike an ordinary electric eel, an overwhelming draconic might radiated from its body. This pressure was so intense that even the royal bloodline of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan paled in comparison!
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Time flew by in cultivation, and in the blink of an eye, nearly six months had passed.
During this time, Xiao Jin had devoured an uncountable amount of Black Demon Thunder. Its insatiable consumption had significantly depleted the once-dense thunder energy in the depths of the Void Thunder Pool.
Of course, the benefits Mo Yu and Xiao Jin gained were immeasurable.
After absorbing so much Black Demon Thunder, Xiao Jin's body had grown even more profound, with streaks of black lightning flashing across its form, leaving charred marks in the void wherever they passed.
At the same time, its size had reached an astonishing near-thousand zhang. Coiled in place, it radiated an overwhelming dragon might, exuding a pressure that was simply terrifying.
Meanwhile, Mo Yu had also reaped immense rewards after six months of frenzied devouring.
He had not only advanced from the early stage of Three-Star Dou Sheng to Four-Star Dou Sheng, but he had even reached the peak of Four-Star Dou Sheng! A breakthrough to Five-Star Dou Sheng was now within reach!
However, after half a year of nonstop absorption, Mo Yu's body seemed to have developed a slight resistance to the Black Demon Thunder. The once-significant improvements had diminished considerably. As a result, he was forced to withdraw from his cultivation state.
As he opened his eyes for the first time in six months, silver pupils flickering with faint black lightning, a deep rumbling sound echoed from his throat as he exhaled.
"Huff—"
A breath carrying traces of black lightning drifted from Mo Yu's lips.
As he stood up, an overwhelming sense of power surged within his body—like a slumbering dragon coiled within his muscles, ready to unleash devastating destruction at a mere thought.
"Just a little more, and I could've stepped into Five-Star Dou Sheng… What a pity."
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