Chapter 484: Brutal Battle, Arrival at the Battlefield
"Kill!"
As he watched the countless figures charging towards him with murderous intent, Zi Huo (Purple Fire) took a single step forward. A massive wave of killing aura surged out of his towering body. With a punch, a blast of energy, nearly a hundred meters wide, struck the first group of Dou Huang (Battle Emperor) experts, forcing them back. At the same time, a furious roar erupted from his mouth.
As Zi Huo's angry shout echoed, countless figures on the city walls leaped into the air without hesitation, crashing fiercely into the approaching army of the Western Alliance. The sounds of slaughter immediately filled the air, reverberating across the battlefield.
"Zi Huo, stop your madness!"
As Zi Huo continued his rampage, a burly man stepped out from the Western Alliance. Judging by his aura, he was also a Dou Zun (Battle Venerable) expert.
"Enough with the words. If you want to fight, then fight!" Zi Huo's bloodshot eyes flashed with killing intent as he roared.
Seeing this, the Western Alliance Dou Zun felt a chill in his heart. Although Zi Huo was only at the peak of Dou Zong (Battle Sect), his strength was not inferior to an average one-star Dou Zun. Over the past six months, many Dou Zun experts from the Western Alliance had suffered defeats at his hands.
"Hmph, if you don't recognize fate, then today will be your end! I'll personally send you on your way!" The burly Dou Zun had initially been forced into joining the Western Alliance, but seeing its rise to dominance in the Western Region, he now sought to make a name for himself.
With that thought, the Dou Zun's body exploded with a violent surge of Dou Qi. His body swelled like a balloon, growing even larger. His massive figure, like a coiled dragon, emitted a terrifying aura that shook the hearts of those around him.
Seeing this, Zi Huo wasted no time. He unleashed the boundless killing intent within him, transforming his hands into sharp lion claws. In a flash, his body appeared beside the Western Alliance Dou Zun like a ghost. His fierce lion claws slashed with brutal force, targeting the enemy's vital points like a raging storm.
The Western Alliance Dou Zun, though appearing calm, was on high alert. He dared not underestimate his opponent. He quickly gathered his fierce Dou Qi, using it to block Zi Huo's deadly attacks.
While Zi Huo and the burly Dou Zun clashed in the skies, chaos engulfed the area within a hundred meters of the fortress. The battlefield was filled with confusion and violence.
The experts of the Yuanfu Alliance had all joined the fray. Both sides were locked in close combat, and the brutal and bloody battle erupted in full force. In the fierce fighting, it was common for experts to slip up and expose a weakness, resulting in a deadly strike from their opponent. Even some Dou Zong experts struggled to survive.
If someone was unlucky enough to be surrounded by ten or more enemies, the result was either serious injury or, if fortune turned against them, immediate death.
Outside the chaotic battle zone, Mo Yi hovered in the sky, his cold gaze fixed on the swirling conflict below. A mocking smile crept across his lips.
"After this battle, the entire Western Region will belong to the Western Alliance..."
Beside him, the Sword Venerable's ancient eyes gazed into the distance as he stroked the sword in his hands. His eyes gleamed with a murderous light, and he muttered, "Mo Yu, it's time for you to show yourself..."
"Boom!"
On the city walls, Xiao Yixian (Little Doctor Immortal) coldly unleashed a stream of poisonous mist, sending a Western Alliance Dou Zong expert flying off the wall, vomiting black blood as he fell.
Looking around, her heart sank slightly. Though the Yuanfu Alliance had the advantage of the terrain, their numbers and the quality of their experts were far inferior to the Western Alliance. While they could hold off the enemy for a while, it wouldn't last long.
Already, many of the enemy's experts had broken through the defensive perimeter and climbed onto the city walls, causing significant damage. If it weren't for the desperate efforts of the Yuanfu Alliance experts to stop them, the destruction would have been far worse.
"Sister Xiao Yixian, you're not part of the Yuanfu Alliance. You should retreat."
A voice called out from beside her, and Xiao Yixian turned slightly to see it was Qing Lin (Green Scales).
Qing Lin had summoned all the experts under her control, and it was thanks to her unique ability that this section of the wall was holding much better than others.
"Heh, planning to leave? It won't be that easy."
Just as Qing Lin finished speaking, several ghostly figures suddenly appeared in the air before them, hovering ominously, with cold smiles on their faces.
"Dou Zun experts..."
Seeing these figures, Xiao Yixian frowned slightly, and her expression darkened.
"Hmph, you people won't escape! Once the young master returns, he'll never forgive you!" Qing Lin's eyes narrowed as her pretty face turned grim. With a swift movement, she shot forward like lightning.
The experts under her control also leaped into action, rushing towards the Dou Zun experts to engage them.
"Qing Lin, let me help you!"
As Qing Lin struggled to hold back the Dou Zun experts, Xiao Yixian appeared beside her with a smile.
"Though I'm not from the Yuanfu Alliance, between Mo Yu and me... there's still..." Xiao Yixian blushed slightly as she spoke.
She remembered how, before parting, Mo Yu had personally asked her to be his woman, and she hadn't refused. Since then, she had regarded Mo Yu as her husband.
Now that her husband's allies were in a life-and-death situation, Xiao Yixian's character wouldn't allow her to stand idly by.
Seeing Xiao Yixian's expression, Qing Lin was momentarily stunned, then smiled bitterly.
"You really are a man of many lovers, young master..."
With Qing Lin and Xiao Yixian joining forces, the situation on the battlefield shifted slightly. Xiao Yixian, having fully mastered her Poison Body of Doom, had only recently advanced to Dou Zun, but her strength was on par with seasoned Dou Zun experts. Meanwhile, Qing Lin had rapidly grown in power over the years, commanding a formidable group of strong experts under her control.
However, the Western Alliance quickly noticed the change in the situation. Mo Yi waved his hand, and several more figures appeared, joining the fray.
Now, with the addition of three more Dou Zun experts, the force opposing Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin totaled five Dou Zun experts!
"Heh heh, two beauties… once I defeat you, I'll have plenty of fun with you both."
The lecherous leader of the five Dou Zun experts gave Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin a lustful look, his eyes sweeping over their bodies before he sneered and waved his hand.
"Attack!"
As soon as his command was given, he kicked off the ground and charged forward, with the other Dou Zun experts following closely behind.
Facing the siege of five Dou Zun experts, both Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin's expressions changed slightly. They exchanged a glance, and a look of determination crossed their faces.
Xiao Yixian unleashed a terrifying wave of poisonous Dou Qi, flooding the area as she fiercely blocked the combined assault of three Dou Zun experts.
As for Qing Lin, she bit her red lips lightly, controlling the experts under her command while fiercely entangling two Dou Zun (Battle Venerable) experts. In her heart, she silently murmured, "Young master, please come back soon... Qing Lin can't hold on for much longer..."
Just as her thoughts were in turmoil, an old, thin elder from the Western Alliance squinted his eyes, seizing this moment. A cruel glint flashed in his gaze as he surged forward with powerful Dou Qi, using a strange movement technique to dodge the experts Qing Lin controlled. In a flash, he appeared above her.
"What a pity about those Three-Colored Pupils of yours. But since you insist on opposing the Western Alliance, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Under the shocked gazes of those nearby, the elder swiftly appeared above Qing Lin, his face twisted in a sinister grin as he gathered an enormous amount of Dou Qi into his palm, enough to topple mountains and overturn seas.
If that palm strike landed on Qing Lin, even if she didn't die, she would be gravely injured or crippled.
However, just as the elder's terrifying palm was about to descend, a sudden chill surged from the depths of his heart. Feeling this bone-chilling cold, alarm bells rang in his mind. Without hesitation, he abandoned his attack on Qing Lin and quickly swung his Dou Qi-imbued palm backward.
"Bang!"
With a thunderous crash, the thin elder felt an overwhelming force strike him, sending him retreating dozens of steps before he could stabilize himself. As he withdrew, out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of a young man in lightning armor, standing behind him with an indifferent expression.
The lightning-armored youth, who had suddenly appeared, had repelled the elder. He then turned his head toward the stunned Qing Lin, gently patting her on the head. A soft smile broke through his otherwise calm face as he lifted his gaze toward Xiao Yixian (Little Doctor Immortal) and the others, who had suddenly frozen in place, bodies stiff with shock.
With a slight smile, his gentle voice reached their ears: "Sorry, everyone, I'm late…"
"Mo Yu?" "Cousin?!" "Lord?"
Staring at the lightning-armored young man who had suddenly appeared on the city wall, many people were momentarily stunned. Then, a wave of ecstatic joy surged through them.
Various voices, each calling him by a different name, rang out. Although it had been years since they had seen him, and the lightning armor was particularly striking, the familiar face, engraved in their souls, was immediately recognized by many.
Mo Yu smiled slightly at the joyful exclamations, about to speak when his eyebrows suddenly twitched. A shadow flashed behind him, as if out of nowhere, and a sharp palm strike was aimed straight at his back.
"Watch out!"
The sudden attack startled everyone, and they hurriedly shouted in warning.
"Boom!"
Just as the warning shout ended, a muffled sound echoed, and the crowd looked on in amazement as a thick, rock-hard layer of ice suddenly appeared beside Mo Yu. The attacking Western Alliance Dou Zun expert was sent flying by the ice barrier without warning.
As the Western Alliance Dou Zun expert was blasted backward, an icy figure flashed into view, standing protectively beside Mo Yu, scanning the surroundings vigilantly.
It was none other than Qingzhi.
With Mo Yu's sudden arrival, the fierce battle that had raged over the fortress began to slow down. All eyes turned toward the young man with silver eyes.
They knew that the main player had finally arrived.
Mo Yu's expression remained unchanged. Glancing at his old subordinates like Zi Huo (Purple Fire), Xiao Li, and Lin Yan, a faint smile appeared on his face.
"Cousin Mo Yu, you finally decided to return!" Xiao Li's excited shout echoed, and Mo Yu turned his head, smiling at the man striding toward him with a fierce look on his face.
"Cousin Xiao Li, long time no see."
"You rascal!" Xiao Li's usually cold face was now filled with joy as he rushed forward to give Mo Yu a bear hug, slapping him hard on the shoulder.
"Lord…"
The members of the Yuanfu Alliance who were near Mo Yu looked at him with excitement. Even though Mo Yu had been away from the Black-Corner Region for years, his influence had only grown. He remained highly revered by the entire Yuanfu, and all its members held deep respect for this elusive leader.
"Heh, not bad. You're all fine warriors of the Yuanfu." Mo Yu greeted them with a smile, but when his eyes fell on the battlefield filled with corpses, his heart sank slightly.
In truth, this situation was his fault. He had asked the Yuanfu to move all the way from the Black-Corner Region, only for them to be thrust into such a brutal war upon their arrival.
"Boss, Zi Huo has lived up to your trust and fulfilled your mission!" Zi Huo's eyes were filled with joy as he loudly declared when he saw Mo Yu.
"Good work!" Mo Yu praised without hesitation. It was largely thanks to Zi Huo's efforts that the Yuanfu had managed to hold their ground in the Central Plains and withstand multiple attacks from the Western Alliance.
After patting Zi Huo on the shoulder, Mo Yu turned his gaze to Qing Lin and Xiao Yixian. Both had just gone through a fierce battle and were now incredibly weak, but when they looked at Mo Yu, their eyes were still filled with tenderness.
With a comforting glance at Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin, Mo Yu then looked at the other leaders of the Yuanfu Alliance, including Bing Lao, Ma Chen, and Tie Jian Zun, and said calmly, "I understand everything that's happened. Leave the rest to me."
Hearing this, Bing Lao, Ma Chen, Iron Sword Venerable, and the Dou Zun expert from the Dongfang family were momentarily stunned. Their opponent was an alliance of over ten Dou Zun experts. While Mo Yu had previously dealt with the Ice River Valley, they knew some of the details behind that victory. Wasn't he being overly confident?
"Be careful, they have many Dou Zun experts!" Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin weren't suspicious of Mo Yu's words, but they couldn't help expressing their concern.
Mo Yu smiled and then slowly walked out from the city walls, glancing at the Sword Venerable, who was staring at him coldly from a distance.
"So, you're Mo Yu? The champion of the last Alchemy Competition?" Mo Yi, who stood next to the Sword Venerable, fixed his gaze on Mo Yu and spoke indifferently.
Mo Yu completely ignored Mo Yi's question. The Sword Venerable, however, was not as patient. With a swift motion, he slashed his long sword down toward Mo Yu, sending a massive sword energy, nearly a hundred meters long, crashing toward his head.
"Watch out!"
Bing Lao and the others on the city wall immediately shouted in alarm when they saw Mo Yu ignoring the attack.
As the shout fell, the massive sword energy slashed down. However, Mo Yu merely extended his hand, casually catching the sword energy and crushing it in his palm.
"How is that possible?!"
Both the Sword Venerable and everyone else, including Ma Chen and Bing Lao, were dumbfounded. That kind of attack could easily kill a peak Dou Zong expert in an instant!
"You little brat… Did you break through to Dou Zun?" The Sword Venerable's aged eyes flashed with disbelief. Then his face darkened, and he gritted his teeth angrily. (End of Chapter)
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