Chapter 432: Three-Star Douzong, Heavenly Scorpion Poison Dragon Beast
"Tianghuang City, Liu Qing."
Hearing this, the Xiao Yi Xian was momentarily surprised, and a flash of confusion appeared in her beautiful eyes.
Mo Yu smiled and explained, "Liu Qing is a close friend of mine from Jia Nan Academy. He has some information that's crucial to me. This information might help us gain the power of a Dou Zun-level fighter. If that happens, we'll have a much better chance of defeating the Ice River Valley Master."
"A Dou Zun expert?" Hearing Mo Yu's words, the Xiao Yi Xian 's face showed a trace of shock.
After spending more than a year in Central Continent, she had come to understand the immense power and status a Dou Zun expert held in the Dou Qi Continent. The fact that Mo Yu claimed they might gain such a powerful ally was surprising.
"First, focus on healing. Once you're fully recovered, we'll set out. If everything goes smoothly, we might also completely resolve the issue of your Heavenly Poison Body," Mo Yu said decisively, without explaining further.
The Xiao Yi Xian nodded gently. She trusted Mo Yu deeply, and the Heavenly Poison Body had always been a heavy burden on her heart. If it could be resolved, it would indeed be the best outcome.
"Before that, I need to make some preparations to ensure everything goes perfectly," Mo Yu added with a smile. He sat down cross-legged on the stone platform, his silver eyes gleaming with determination.
Mo Yu knew that once the Xiao Yi Xian fully controlled her Heavenly Poison Body, she would be able to ascend to the level of a Dou Zun. With that, plus Qing Zhi, he would have two Dou Zun experts at his side. This power would be enough to flatten the Ten Thousand Sword Pavilion!
Thinking of this, Mo Yu couldn't help but feel a surge of fiery determination. The Ten Thousand Sword Pavilion and the Sword Master were already on his must-kill list. One day, he would return to the Western Region to exact his revenge.
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A thousand miles away, near a mountain stream, the ground was stained with thick, sticky blood. The pungent smell of blood filled the air, and corpses lay scattered across the rocks.
The scene was eerily silent, with only the lingering scent of blood as evidence of the brutal battle that had taken place.
The stillness persisted for a long time before it was broken by the sound of approaching wind. Moments later, numerous figures in white flew toward the scene. Upon seeing the corpses on the ground, their faces changed drastically.
An elderly figure slowly descended onto a large rock. Staring in shock at the lifeless bodies, he took a deep breath, clearly rattled.
"Elder Bing Xian!" A pale-faced Ice River Valley disciple landed beside the elder, gulping nervously. In a low voice, he said, "The elite squad sent to search for the Venomous Woman in the Fallen God Ravine... all their bodies are here, including the four elders like Bing Fu."
Hearing this, Elder Bing Xian's eyes closed for a moment before opening again, now filled with a chilling coldness. "Gather all the bodies and bring them back. I must return to Ice River Valley immediately!"
With that, Elder Bing Xian turned and left, his face dark and grim.
The Ice River Valley disciple silently nodded, his gaze falling on the four elders' corpses. A shiver ran through him. These were four Douzong experts! Who could possess such terrifying power to kill them all?
Although he didn't know the exact identity of the killer, one thing was certain: the Central Region would no longer be peaceful. With Ice River Valley's strength, they wouldn't sit idly by after losing three elders without taking action!
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Inside a softly lit cave, Mo Yu and the Xiao Yi Xian sat cross-legged. They were unaware that the previous massacre had enraged Ice River Valley. Even if they had known, they wouldn't have cared. After all, their goal was to kill the Valley Master, meaning the two sides were destined to be enemies.
A fire crackled in the cave. The Xiao Yi Xian , now fully healed, rested her chin in her hand as she occasionally glanced at Mo Yu, who was deep in meditation. Each time her gaze lingered on his handsome face, a hint of nostalgia flashed in her eyes, as if she were remembering their past encounters in the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
Boom!
While the Xiao Yi Xian was lost in thought, a deep rumble suddenly echoed through the cave. Startled, she looked up to find the energy in the cave becoming wild and violent, as if it were being drawn toward one corner of the cave.
Following the trail of energy, she realized it was all rushing toward Mo Yu. Her beautiful eyes sparkled with surprise. "Is he breaking through?"
The Xiao Yi Xian wasn't unfamiliar with this phenomenon, as she had gone through many breakthroughs herself, having already reached the Six-Star Douzong level.
She smiled softly, feeling no concern. She had sensed that Mo Yu was already at the peak of the Two-Star Douzong level when they met, so his breakthrough was expected. However, the speed at which he cultivated still surprised her. Given his age and strength, he would surely shock the world if he were in the Northwestern Continent.
As expected, Mo Yu wasn't panicking despite the sudden surge of energy. Instead, he intensified his absorption. White and green lightning surged from his body, refining the incoming energy before absorbing it completely.
The Fallen God Ravine was filled with poisonous creatures, and even the energy in the air contained traces of poison. Ordinary cultivators would never dare to practice here. Mo Yu had to use his Devouring Origin Lightning to absorb the energy while using the Dark Yin Poison Demon Lightning to filter out the poisonous elements.
The energy required for a Douzong breakthrough was immense. Endless waves of energy flowed into the cave, forming a vortex around Mo Yu before being absorbed into his body.
Seeing this, the Xiao Yi Xian frowned slightly. The poisonous creatures in the Fallen God Ravine were highly sensitive to energy fluctuations. Mo Yu's large-scale absorption would definitely attract their attention.
However, she knew that Qing Zhi and the Black Bat King were standing guard outside. Especially Qing Zhi, whose peak Douzong strength was something even she dared not underestimate.
The phenomenon inside the cave lasted for about half an hour before the raging energy gradually subsided. The energy vortex surrounding Mo Yu slowly faded away.
As the last bit of energy entered his body, Mo Yu's tightly shut eyes fluttered before slowly opening.
In an instant, two beams of energy shot out from his eyes like lightning, piercing through a large stone in front of him with a bang. This was a sign that his body was overflowing with energy.
As the energy beams faded, the sharp light in Mo Yu's eyes gradually disappeared, restoring the calm, serene look he had before. Outwardly, he didn't seem much different from before, but his aura was now far stronger, almost double its previous strength.
Mo Yu extended his hand and gently clenched his fist. The space around his hand rippled and distorted slightly.
Manipulating space was a hallmark of a Douzong expert, though it was still at a rudimentary level. Only when one reached the level of a Dou Zun or even a Dou Sheng could they fully master the power of space.
However, with the Flickering Void Lightning in his possession, Mo Yu's control over space was already quite impressive.
In fact, he had relied on the space-binding power of the Flickering Void Lightning to kill Qing Jian, a peak Douzong, in the past.
"Finished?" a gentle voice asked, breaking Mo Yu's thoughts. He looked up to see the Xiao Yi Xian standing in front of him, looking particularly fresh and radiant in her white dress.
"Yes, everything went smoothly. I've reached the Three-Star Douzong level," Mo Yu nodded, releasing a powerful aura. His Dou Qi roared like a dragon.
Seeing this, the Xiao Yi Xian 's eyes sparkled. Although Mo Yu had just reached the Three-Star Douzong level, the pressure he exerted wasn't any less than the Six-Star Douzong experts from Ice River Valley.
Roar!
As they spoke, the mountain suddenly trembled violently. A deafening dragon roar echoed from outside, sweeping over them like a fierce wind, sending debris flying everywhere.
"Hahaha! Little beauty, I didn't expect to find you here! Since you're here, why not stay and become my queen? I'll make sure your Heavenly Poison Body gives me the perfect, purest offspring!" A thunderous laugh, full of arrogance, boomed across the landscape, spreading like ripples in a pond.
Hearing these words, Mo Yu's expression darkened.
"It's the Heavenly Scorpion Poison Dragon Beast!" the Xiao Yi Xian said in a serious tone.
"The Fallen God Ravine is crawling with poisonous creatures, many of which are terrifyingly powerful. There are even magical beast factions here. The Heavenly Scorpion Poison Dragon Beast is one of the dominant forces in this ravine," she explained.
"When I first entered the ravine, I ran into it. As soon as it saw me, it went crazy, insisting on taking me back as its woman. I was severely injured at the time and didn't want to get entangled with that lunatic, so I had to find a way to escape."
Mo Yu was stunned for a moment, looking at the Xiao Yi Xian 's strange expression. After a moment, he shook his head with a wry smile. "It seems your charm is quite something. Even magical beasts are smitten with you, wanting to make you their bride."
"What's so funny?! It wasn't my charm; it was the Heavenly Poison Body that attracted it!" the Xiao Yi Xian blushed with embarrassment, shooting Mo Yu a glare.
Knowing she was shy, Mo Yu immediately stopped laughing, his expression turning serious. "How strong is this creature?"
"I haven't fought it directly, but it's definitely stronger than Bing Fu and the others. I estimate it's at least at the Eight-Star Douzong level," the Xiao Yi Xian said thoughtfully.
"An Eight-Star Douzong, huh?" Mo Yu smirked disdainfully and led the Xiao Yi Xian out of the cave.
Outside, a massive, blood-red figure floated in the air. Enormous dragon wings, each ten meters wide, stretched out from its back, and a long, blood-red scorpion tail extended behind it, its sharp tip gleaming ominously.
The figure hovered in the sky, framed by the full moon, with its wings spread wide and its tail coiling like a snake. Toxic fumes billowed from its body, creating a deadly atmosphere.
The Black Bat King stood at a distance, confronting the blood-red figure, while Qing Zhi guarded the cave entrance, ensuring no one intruded.
As Mo Yu and the Xiao Yi Xian reached the cave entrance, they paused, gazing up at the massive figure in the sky. Feeling the overwhelming aura it emitted, Mo Yu's brow furrowed slightly. "So, this is the Heavenly Scorpion Poison Dragon Beast?"
The Xiao Yi Xian 's eyes were also filled with seriousness. The creature's power was terrifying, and she knew she wouldn't be able to defeat it on her own. However, when she glanced at Mo Yu standing beside her, a faint smile appeared on her lips.
The blood-red figure's wings flapped slowly, stirring up gusts of wind. Aside from its wings and scorpion tail, the Heavenly Scorpion Poison Dragon Beast looked almost entirely human, with a handsome yet sinister face.
As it descended slightly, its gaze swept over the Black Bat King before landing on the Xiao Yi Xian . Finally, it turned its attention to Mo Yu, frowning slightly.
"No wonder you rejected me. Turns out you're into pretty boys. But that little guy over there with his mere Three-Star Douzong strength is no match for me!" the Heavenly Scorpion Poison Dragon Beast sneered.
"Stop saying nonsense! He and I are just—" the Xiao Yi Xian 's face flushed red as she shot a quick glance at Mo Yu, her voice trailing off.
"How annoying. There's definitely something going on between you two!" Seeing the Xiao Yi Xian 's shy expression, the Heavenly Scorpion Poison Dragon Beast's face darkened.
Having taken human form, he immediately understood what her behavior implied.
His eyes glowed with lust as he stared at the Xiao Yi Xian 's beautiful body. Over the years, he had never encountered a woman who stirred his desires like she did, though he knew much of that desire came from the allure of her Heavenly Poison Body.
As a poisonous beast, the Heavenly Poison Body was like a potent drug to him. Just the scent of it was enough to make his soul tremble with ecstasy.
The moment he first laid eyes on the Xiao Yi Xian , he had known she had to be his!
Even if she had feelings for another, he wasn't willing to give up on his desire.
"If that's the case, I'll just kill your companion," the Heavenly Scorpion Poison Dragon Beast said coldly, his eyes gleaming with malice as he looked at Mo Yu.
However, before he could act, Mo Yu's eyes narrowed. In an instant, thunderous armor and wings appeared around him, and his aura surged.
Heavenly Gang Lightning Body, Second Stage! Six-Star Douzong!
Boom!
Before the Heavenly Scorpion Poison Dragon Beast could react, Mo Yu's figure vanished. In the blink of an eye, a flash of lightning streaked across the sky and appeared directly in front of the beast.
A massive fist, crackling with green lightning, slammed into the beast's body with a deafening roar.
Boom!
The terrifying punch sent the Heavenly Scorpion Poison Dragon Beast flying, crashing into the ground like a meteor and creating a massive crater.
As the beast struggled to get up and looked at the silver-eyed youth hovering in the sky, a flicker of fear flashed in its eyes.
(End of Chapter)
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