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"So close to breaking through to Five-Star Dou Sheng... What a pity."
Shaking his head with a sigh, Mo Yu quickly set aside his disappointment.
After all, given his current cultivation speed, it would already shock countless people if they knew. If he still wasn't satisfied, that would truly be greedy.
"It's time to leave."
Muttering to himself, Mo Yu lifted his head and took another glance at the Void Thunder Pool. Just as he was about to turn away, the depths of the lightning pool—once somewhat calmer after Xiao Jin had stopped devouring—suddenly surged violently.
In an instant, black thunderbolts flashed across the sky, flooding toward a dark area in the center of the depths.
Seeing this, Mo Yu was stunned for a moment. Then, as if realizing something, his gaze fixed on the depths of the thunder pool.
There, faintly, a peculiar pressure spread outward. This pressure was somewhat similar to the Black Demon Thunder, yet it was far more powerful by countless times.
Mo Yu's silver eyes flickered as he stared at that region. After a brief moment, he slowly ascended, retracting Xiao Jin into his body before stepping toward the dark area.
As he got closer, the strange pressure grew stronger. Eventually, Mo Yu had to halt his steps, his silver pupils narrowing thoughtfully as he gazed at the center of the thunderous sea.
There, a colossal dragon, its entire body shimmering like solid gold, coiled and writhed. Golden lightning burst from its surface, crackling outward.
"Oh, so this is the Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon hidden within the Black Demon Thunder Pool."
If one were to rank thunders like the Heavenly Flame Ranking for flames, then the Nine Profound Golden Thunder would be akin to the position of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame or the Nihility Devouring Flame. On the Thunder Soul Ranking, it would be on par with the Divine Wood Gang Thunder.
On the Dou Qi Continent, this kind of thunder only appeared when refining a Ninth-grade Golden Pill.
Every time it emerged, it would shake the heavens and earth, causing even Dou Sheng powerhouses to seem insignificant beneath its might.
"It really is the Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon... and its aura is much stronger than Xiao Jin's." Mo Yu's gaze flickered with astonishment.
The golden thunder dragon lay coiled in the depths of the thunderous sea, its eyes tightly shut. Golden arcs of lightning flickered ceaselessly across its body, radiating a devastating energy that distorted the very fabric of space.
A dense cluster of Black Demon Thunder gathered around the golden thunder dragon, maintaining a thousand-foot distance. They looked almost as if they were worshipping their king.
As Mo Yu observed, the next moment, the golden thunder dragon suddenly opened its tightly shut eyes. In its enormous pupils, lightning flickered, as if the entire world was reflected within.
However, when those colossal eyes landed on Mo Yu, a flicker of greed and fervor—distinctly human-like—flashed across them.
"Oh? This big guy... Could it be that it wants to devour me?" Seeing the unrestrained fervor in the Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon's eyes, Mo Yu muttered to himself.
Thunder Soul and Heavenly Flames might differ in nature, but they shared one similarity—they all possessed immense power.
When an uncontrolled Heavenly Flame and Thunder Soul encountered each other, they would instinctively devour one another to strengthen themselves.
This Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon had already developed a rudimentary intelligence. It naturally understood that if it could consume the multiple strands of Thunder Soul within Mo Yu's body, its strength would soar immensely.
Realizing this, Mo Yu's heart sank. Without hesitation, he spread his Demon Phoenix Bone Wings and shot away at high speed, trying to escape this perilous situation.
"Boom!"
Seeing Mo Yu's sudden escape, the golden thunder dragon opened its jaws, and a massive hundred-foot-wide golden lightning bolt shot forth at near-light speed. In just a flash, it had already caught up with Mo Yu.
The incoming golden lightning bolt made Mo Yu's pupils contract sharply. At such speed, escape was impossible. Without hesitation, he turned around, channeling his vast Dou Qi to form layers of nearly indestructible lightning shields in front of him.
At the same time, he retrieved the Divine Might Black Thunder Spear, placing the powerful Ninth-grade weapon before him as a final defense. Meanwhile, Xiao Jin flashed out, perching on Mo Yu's shoulder, its dragon eyes filled with solemnity as it locked onto the massive opponent.
Just as Mo Yu had finished setting up his defenses, before he could even take a breath, the golden lightning bolt filled his entire vision.
Then—
"Bang!"
A deafening explosion erupted as the golden lightning struck the Divine Might Black Thunder Spear. The terrifying impact force surged through the spear, sending Mo Yu flying backward.
Fortunately, his Heavenly Thunder Body proved invaluable. While these golden thunderbolts were lethal to ordinary beings, Mo Yu's own thunder-based physique significantly mitigated their power, preventing him from suffering severe injuries.
"Get out of here first!"
Blocking that attack, Mo Yu swiftly retreated. However, as he withdrew, his gaze once again swept toward the depths of the thunderous sea.
There, the massive golden thunder dragon suddenly erupted with arcs of lightning. A sorrowful dragon's roar echoed across the heavens, shaking the entire region. The surrounding Black Demon Thunder retreated in fear.
"Spiritual energy is gathering... That Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon is undergoing Spirit Condensation!"
This sight made Mo Yu halt abruptly, his eyes flashing rapidly.
The Nine Profound Golden Thunder was terrifying, but it had yet to fully develop intelligence—meaning, it was not yet a true living being.
The so-called Spirit Condensation was the process of forming a consciousness. If it succeeded, it would become a sentient existence, much like the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame once had!
However, this wasn't what Mo Yu was concerned about. More importantly, during the Spirit Condensation process, the Nine Profound Golden Thunder would enter an extremely weakened state!
A bold idea suddenly formed in Mo Yu's mind—
What if Xiao Jin devoured the Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon while it was vulnerable?!
Mo Yu had already witnessed the terrifying power of the Nine Profound Golden Thunder. Just a single strand of its lightning had nearly killed him.
From that alone, one could imagine how monstrous its true form must be—likely no weaker than the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame, which ranked third on the Heavenly Flame List!
However, high risk came with high rewards.
At present, although Xiao Jin had devoured many Black Demon Thunders and significantly strengthened itself, it was only at the level of the sixth or seventh rank on the Thunder Soul List—far from the maturity of this Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon.
But if Xiao Jin could devour it, it would be like a snake swallowing an elephant!
Its strength would skyrocket in an instant. Not only would it surpass the Divine Wood Gang Thunder, second on the Thunder Soul Ranking, but Mo Yu's power would also undergo a massive boost!
Even knowing the dangers, Mo Yu's heart pounded with excitement.
The Nine Profound Golden Thunder at its peak could rival even the Nihility Devouring Flame...
"Fortune comes to those who dare."
The tremors in his heart gradually subsided. Mo Yu's silver eyes flickered as he stared deep into the sea of lightning. After a brief struggle in his mind, he finally made his decision.
First, since Xiao Jin and the Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon were of the same kind, the possibility of mutual absorption existed naturally. This was something Mo Yu didn't need to worry about too much.
Second, if Mo Yu remembered correctly, in the original timeline, when Xiao Yan encountered the Nine Profound Golden Thunder, the latter was also undergoing spirit condensation. However, it seemed to have failed in the process. If the trajectory of events hadn't changed, then what would come next would be Mo Yu's best opportunity!
With his mind set, Mo Yu collected his thoughts and kept his gaze fixed on the depths of the thunder pool, where the enormous golden thunder dragon continuously exploded with violent bursts of lightning.
As the Nine Profound Golden Thunder let out sharp, agonized roars, the surrounding Black Demon Thunders scattered far away, not daring to provoke it.
"Crackle!"
A golden thunderstorm, about one-fifth the size of the Nine Profound Golden Thunder's body, violently detonated on its surface. Golden arcs of lightning, brimming with destructive power, frantically surged. Facing this internal backlash, even a mighty existence like the Nine Profound Golden Thunder could only struggle continuously.
However, amidst this frantic struggle, a faint trace of intelligence gradually emerged in its once emotionless, icy dragon eyes. This trace of spirit made it seem more alive, no longer as lifeless and statuesque as before.
"So this is spirit condensation… Everything in this world has its pros and cons. The dragon race possesses an extremely noble bloodline, yet their reproduction is exceedingly difficult. Likewise, these heaven-and-earth treasures wield unimaginable power, yet even something as seemingly simple as spirit condensation comes at such an enormous cost."
Seeing this, Mo Yu couldn't help but murmur to himself.
Despite the Nine Profound Golden Thunder enduring such fierce backlash to develop intelligence, if it could survive, it would undoubtedly become an immensely terrifying existence in the future.
The world was full of wonders—just like the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. Though it was merely a tree, at its peak, it had once battled a legendary Dou Di powerhouse.
However, just like the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, which did not possess particularly strong intelligence, the more powerful a heaven-and-earth treasure was, the more difficult it was for it to develop a spirit. This was true for the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, and it was the same for the Nine Profound Golden Thunder.
"Boom! Boom!"
As the intelligence in the Nine Profound Golden Thunder's eyes grew more apparent, the backlash within its body became even more violent.
The deep rumbling of thunder continuously erupted from within. Each terrifying explosion made Mo Yu's scalp tingle.
Under this frenzied explosion, the spirit forming in the Nine Profound Golden Thunder's eyes was forcefully scattered bit by bit.
"Such a terrifying backlash… If nothing unexpected happens, this Nine Profound Golden Thunder's spirit condensation should still end in failure."
Noticing the intelligence in the dragon's eyes fading once again, Mo Yu's expression flickered, and he muttered in excitement.
If the Nine Profound Golden Thunder succeeded in its spirit condensation, then he would lose his opportunity. Only if it failed could he seize this one chance to let Xiao Jin devour the Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon.
"Woo!"
Just as this thought crossed Mo Yu's mind, under the immense backlash, the intelligence in the Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon's eyes grew richer. However, at the same time, its once dazzling golden body became increasingly dim. The backlash was weakening it further and further.
"Roar!"
As the Nine Profound Golden Thunder let out a sorrowful, low roar, the Black Demon Thunders lurking in the depths of the sea went berserk, fearlessly crashing into its body.
However, as the spirit in the Nine Profound Golden Thunder's eyes intensified, the explosions within its golden dragon body grew even more violent. The destructive ripples from these detonations were so terrifying that even Mo Yu, standing at a distance, felt his heart tremble.
"Looks like this big guy is about to fail…"
Mo Yu remained exceptionally calm, and a faint smile appeared on his lips. As he swept his gaze across the scene, a glint of excitement flashed in his eyes.
The backlash within the Nine Profound Golden Thunder was escalating exponentially. At this rate, no matter how many Black Demon Thunders charged in, they wouldn't be able to suppress the explosions.
And once they failed to suppress them, the intelligence the Nine Profound Golden Thunder had painstakingly condensed would once again be shattered.
Understanding the outcome, Mo Yu finally let out a sigh of relief. After all, if the Nine Profound Golden Thunder succeeded in developing intelligence, not only would Xiao Jin's plan to devour it be ruined, but even his own life would be in grave danger.
Fortunately, though the heavens had granted the Nine Profound Golden Thunder immense power, they had also stripped it of another right.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
In the depths of the thunder pool, the Nine Profound Golden Thunder coiled weakly, its golden body appearing more illusory. Against such terrifying backlash, it could no longer resist.
As if resigning to its fate, the Nine Profound Golden Thunder lay motionless in the depths of the thunder pool. The surrounding Black Demon Thunders ceased their attacks, encircling it and letting out mournful wails, their cries filled with sorrow.
"Oh?"
Seeing the now-crippled Nine Profound Golden Thunder, Mo Yu let out a soft sound of acknowledgment. The once-terrifying existence no longer gave him the same sense of danger.
"Spirit condensation… failed."
Shaking his head, Mo Yu stepped forward into the void, his figure flashing as he appeared deep within the thunder pool. Gazing closely at the enormous golden thunder dragon, which stretched for thousands of meters, he noticed that its once-bright dragon eyes now looked at him dimly, no longer showing any intent to attack.
"Woo!"
As Mo Yu ventured deeper, the Black Demon Thunders grew enraged, howling as they prepared to attack. However, the moment Xiao Jin rose from Mo Yu's shoulder, their advancing figures suddenly froze, as if overcome with fear.
"Merge with Xiao Jin. Only then can you avoid the fate of vanishing completely."
Mo Yu looked down at the feeble Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon before him. Then, pointing at Xiao Jin on his shoulder, he spoke in a tone that left no room for refusal.
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