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"Give your power to Xiao Jin, or face complete annihilation."
Mo Yu hovered before the Nine Profound Golden Thunder, speaking from above with an authoritative tone.
Hearing this, the Nine Profound Golden Thunder was momentarily stunned before shifting its gaze to Xiao Jin, who perched on Mo Yu's shoulder. In its dim dragon eyes, a ripple of emotion slowly surfaced.
Though Xiao Jin had reverted to its tiny, palm-sized form, the Nine Profound Golden Thunder knew well that it was of the same kind.
"The immense power you possess is your greatest obstacle to gathering spirit. If you're willing, you can merge with Xiao Jin, or at the very least, transfer your strength to it," Mo Yu continued.
As if responding to Mo Yu's words, the Nine Profound Golden Thunder stared deeply at Xiao Jin before slowly lowering its dragon head before Mo Yu.
Seeing this, Mo Yu seemed to understand its intentions. He reached out, placing his palm lightly against a dragon scale between the Nine Profound Golden Thunder's eyes. Then, with a sudden forceful tug, energy surged from his fingertips.
Instantly, dazzling golden lightning was forcibly extracted from the Nine Profound Golden Thunder's body. The condensed energy gathered into a colossal thunder dragon, nearly a hundred meters in length.
The extraction process was unexpectedly smooth. First, because the Nine Profound Golden Thunder was already in an extremely weakened state; second, because it did not resist in the slightest. It was willing to give up its power in exchange for sentience. After all, this strength was being bestowed upon one of its own kind.
"Such terrifying destructive power..."
From Mo Yu's palm, a net of lightning shot out, tightly restraining the golden thunder dragon. This was the very essence of the Nine Profound Golden Thunder's strength—a power so wild that even a Six-Star Dou Sheng would be torn apart if they tried to absorb it recklessly.
"Roar!"
The golden thunder dragon struggled madly within the lightning net, trying to break free. However, with no conscious control over it, its efforts were futile.
"Seal!"
Mo Yu traced his finger through the air, releasing a thin streak of blood, which quickly formed a sealing formation upon the lightning net. The moment the formation activated, the lightning net contracted rapidly, compressing the golden thunder dragon into a miniaturized form before it was absorbed into Xiao Jin's body.
With this surge of destructive power, Xiao Jin would finally be able to evolve into the pinnacle of the Nine Profound Golden Thunder!
Having completed the process, Mo Yu let out a sigh of relief before turning his gaze to the weakened Nine Profound Golden Thunder before him. Due to the loss of its power, its massive body had shrunk to just ten meters in length.
Seeing this, Mo Yu abandoned the idea of having Xiao Jin forcibly absorb it. Since he had already obtained all of its strength, there was no need to push things further.
Mo Yu gently stroked the dragon's head before forming a hand seal. The surrounding spiritual energy swiftly gathered, condensing into a seed of spirit energy, which he then implanted into the Nine Profound Golden Thunder's body.
Now, the Nine Profound Golden Thunder had regressed to the level of a Dou Zun. With its power gone, the risks of spirit gathering were eliminated.
Watching as newfound intelligence lit up in the dragon's eyes, Mo Yu smiled slightly. Giving up its power to gain sentience—this was a simple exchange.
"From now on, you are a sentient Nine Profound Golden Thunder."
Mo Yu patted the dragon's head once more before decisively turning away. His figure transformed into a streak of light as he shot toward the exit of the Thunder Pool.
Deep within the Thunder Pool, the Nine Profound Golden Thunder watched Mo Yu's departing figure. At this moment, it was like a newborn beast, imprinting the first being it saw into its memory, never to be forgotten.
Outside the Void Thunder Pool, a streak of light burst forth. In just a few flashes, it had completely exited the Thunder Pool.
This figure was, of course, Mo Yu, who had swiftly left after obtaining the power of the Nine Profound Golden Thunder. At this moment, his eyes gleamed with barely concealed excitement. The rewards from this Thunder Pool excursion had far exceeded his expectations.
Not only had he successfully pushed his cultivation to the peak of Four-Star Dou Sheng, but his greatest gain was undoubtedly the devastating power extracted from the Nine Profound Golden Thunder.
Raising his palm, golden lightning crackled as Xiao Jin emerged. The once somewhat faded golden dragon patterns on its body had become strikingly clear, radiating a destructive aura that made one's scalp tingle.
"Roar!"
Xiao Jin looked at Mo Yu, letting out a continuous cry, as if expressing its gratitude for receiving such an immense power boost.
After all, the Nine Profound Golden Thunder was on par with the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame and Nihility Devouring Flame. Its lifetime of energy was an invaluable treasure even to a Six or Seven-Star Dou Sheng. Now that Xiao Jin had absorbed it entirely, reaching its peak state was only a matter of time—and that time would be far shorter than expected.
"Haha! Stay by my side, and you'll never go hungry. You've followed me for so many years—I wouldn't treat you unfairly," Mo Yu chuckled, stroking Xiao Jin's head.
Just as Mo Yu finished speaking, Xiao Jin activated its devouring power to the fullest, frantically refining and absorbing the vast Nine Profound Golden Thunder energy. Instantly, golden lightning erupted from its small body.
At the same time, as Xiao Jin absorbed the rampant thunder energy, surging waves of feedback energy began pouring into Mo Yu's body.
"Breakthrough!"
As more and more energy flowed into him, Mo Yu's body trembled violently. His eyes flashed with ecstasy.
With the help of the Nine Profound Golden Thunder's power, he had broken through the bottleneck of Four-Star Dou Sheng and stepped into the initial stage of Five-Star Dou Sheng!
This single step had saved him nearly a year of cultivation!
"Five-Star Dou Sheng… In just half a year, I've jumped from Three-Star Dou Sheng to Five-Star Dou Sheng. If word got out, even those ancient Dou Di clans would be left speechless."
A Dou Sheng's lifespan spanned thousands of years, and advancing just one star often required decades or even centuries. Yet, Mo Yu had managed to rise by two stars in just six months—a feat truly astonishing.
With a faint smile, Mo Yu turned his gaze to Xiao Jin, who had played a crucial role in his breakthrough.
At this moment, Xiao Jin had only absorbed a portion of the Nine Profound Golden Thunder's energy, yet it had already helped Mo Yu advance to Five-Star Dou Sheng. Once it fully absorbed the immense power, Mo Yu would not only gain control over one of the top three ranked thunders on the Thunder Soul Ranking, but his own strength would see an unprecedented boost.
Thinking of this, Mo Yu couldn't help but smile in anticipation. Then, gazing toward the distant horizon, he murmured, "Half a year… It's time to return to Yuan Manor."
With a thought, his Demonic Phoenix Bone Wings spread wide. With a single flap, his figure transformed into a meteor, streaking toward the vast void at astonishing speed.
When Mo Yu returned to Yuan City once again, everything remained just as it had been before his departure. The vast city, spanning tens of thousands of miles, stood majestically atop the plains, resembling a primordial beast exuding a terrifying aura.
The defenses around Yuan City were as strict as ever, and no one knew how many powerful experts lurked within, making outsiders hesitant to approach.
Seeing this, Mo Yu simply smiled before his figure flickered and disappeared into the Yuan Manor. With a few flashes, he arrived in a secluded courtyard.
"Mo Yu?"
The sudden appearance of a figure startled Xiao Yu and Zi Yan, who were in the courtyard. However, they quickly regained their composure, a trace of surprise flashing across their faces.
"Mm, it's me. I've kept you waiting," Mo Yu said with a smile as he took Xiao Yu's delicate hand and turned to look at Zi Yan.
Seeing Mo Yu only holding Xiao Yu's hand while ignoring her, a hint of disappointment flashed deep within Zi Yan's beautiful eyes. She pouted slightly and said, "Hmph, you disappeared for nearly half a year again. If you hadn't returned soon, we would've had to send people out to search for you."
Though she felt a little jealous, Zi Yan knew that Xiao Yu was Mo Yu's official wife. Compared to her, she was not even on the same level as Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin.
Thinking of this, Zi Yan couldn't help but feel a little aggrieved. As the Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, she had never expected herself to be so emotionally entangled over a man.
"Your strength has improved again?"
At this moment, Xiao Yu, who was nestled in Mo Yu's arms, sensed the surging energy fluctuations within him. She turned around with a look of surprise.
"Five-Star Dou Sheng. I had a fortunate encounter in the Void Thunder Pool," Mo Yu replied with a smile, not going into details.
"Five-Star Dou Sheng? That means... your strength has surpassed mine now? What a monster!" Zi Yan's eyes widened in shock.
In less than half a year, Mo Yu had advanced from Three-Star Dou Sheng to Five-Star Dou Sheng. Such a speed was simply terrifying.
Although Xiao Yu was still at the peak of Dou Zun and had touched the threshold of Ban Sheng, hearing that Mo Yu had jumped two stars within the Dou Sheng realm still left her astonished. Her rosy lips parted slightly as she stared at him in disbelief.
Mo Yu understood what the two were thinking, but he didn't explain further. The Black Demon Thunder had been extremely compatible with him, which was the only reason he had managed to break through so rapidly.
After returning to Yuan Manor, Mo Yu once again entered a period of seclusion. Although advancing to Five-Star Dou Sheng in such a short time was a good thing, rushing too much could be detrimental. Some things still needed time to settle.
Meanwhile, Central Plains had fallen into an eerie state of calm. Yuan Manor and the Hall of Souls had unexpectedly ceased all hostilities, maintaining a delicate balance where neither side interfered with the other.
This oppressive silence lasted for about five days. During this time, the friction between Yuan Manor and the Hall of Souls mysteriously diminished, with both sides pulling back their aggression. They merely guarded their respective territories, maintaining the highest level of vigilance.
Under such an unusual standoff, even other factions sensed that something was amiss. Countless eyes from all corners of Central Plains once again focused on Yuan Manor and the Hall of Souls.
Those with sharp instincts could vaguely sense an undercurrent surging beneath the surface. Yuan Manor and the Hall of Souls had been locked in conflict for years. Although the battles had been fierce, neither side had ever sent out their true peak powerhouses for an all-out confrontation.
Because everyone understood that such a battle would mark the ultimate showdown between the two factions. The loser would determine the final outcome of the struggle between Yuan Manor and the Hall of Souls.
If Yuan Manor won, the dominant power in Central Plains might shift. But if Yuan Manor lost, it would always remain inferior to the Hall of Souls in the future. While this might not seem like a major issue on the surface, in reality, it would deal a significant blow to Yuan Manor.
The members of Yuan Manor took pride in the fact that their faction could stand against the Hall of Souls. After all, in all these years, only Yuan Manor had dared to oppose them. Even the newly risen Sky Mansion Alliance was inferior in this regard.
Furthermore, under Mo Yu's leadership in recent years, Yuan Manor had even gained the upper hand over the Hall of Souls, making every disciple of Yuan Manor proud.
Thus, many within Central Plains had realized the importance of the situation. This upcoming confrontation between the two factions was bound to be earth-shattering.
While the outside world buzzed with speculation over the standoff between Yuan Manor and the Hall of Souls, Mo Yu remained secluded, spending his time quietly in the tranquil courtyard with Xiao Yu and Xiao Yixian. His heart was filled with warmth.
Although Mo Yu had many women, he rarely had the chance to spend quality time with them. Now that he had the opportunity, he naturally wanted to strengthen his bonds with them.
During this time, due to the spatial passage opened between the Lei Clan and Yuan Manor, Lei Fei'er would often visit, making herself known among the Yuan Manor members. Soon, everyone became familiar with this second mistress, whose noble status and stunning beauty left a deep impression.
Fortunately, both Xiao Yu and Lei Fei'er were broad-minded individuals, and they got along well, sparing Mo Yu from being caught in an awkward position.
The only pity was that Cai Lin was in seclusion within the Nine Serene Spring, preparing to break through to the Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, while Yun Yun was far away in the Flower Sect. Their absence left Mo Yu feeling slightly regretful.
The days of peaceful living passed by quietly. During this short period, Mo Yu felt completely at ease. Strangely enough, he found himself enjoying this kind of gentle, tranquil life more and more.
Reflecting on this change, he couldn't help but mock himself. Have I really become an idle and decadent ruler?
However, no matter how warm and peaceful the days were, they would eventually come to an end.
After seven days of eerie calm between Yuan Manor and the Hall of Souls, the silence was finally shattered by a blood-colored battle challenge delivered to Yuan City. The challenge was sent by the Hall of Souls.
At the top floor of the towering central building in Yuan City, Mo Yu stood with his hands behind his back. On the desk before him, the blood-red battle challenge lay silently, its surface faintly exuding a dense aura of blood.
"The Hall of Souls couldn't hold back after all," She Lao remarked, running his palm lightly over the table with a peculiar expression. "But... this battle challenge is actually directed at you."
"Mo Yu's reputation within the Yuan Manor is extremely high. If they defeat him, Yuan Manor's morale will collapse entirely," Xiao Li said in a deep voice.
Mo Yu chuckled softly and flicked his finger. The blood-colored battle challenge automatically unfolded, releasing a thick wave of blood energy.
The words written in blood floated in midair, radiating a chilling aura:
"Mo Yu of Yuan Manor, three days from now—Great Emperor Mountain Range—battle to the death!"
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