Chapter 573: Evolution of the Mysterious Thunder, Divine Lightning Wolf
A towering, steep peak stood like a giant wolf howling at the sky, rising between heaven and earth. Thunderous energy emanated from the mountain, spreading out over hundreds of meters in every direction, enveloping the sky. In this area, no beasts dared to step foot, for this was the territory of the ancient Thunder Wolf!
The Ancient Thunder Wolf was an extremely rare mutated beast. In terms of its lineage, it could be considered a distant ancestor of the three great families of the magical beast realm. However, due to its excessively violent nature, its intelligence was far inferior to those of the three families, and being a lone creature without a clan, it had never made a name for itself on the continent.
The blood of the Ancient Thunder Wolf contained incredibly powerful lightning energy. While Mo Yu, with strength comparable to a low-level semi-saint, didn't regard this power as anything special, absorbing and refining it would greatly benefit the soon-to-be-born Divine Lightning.
If the Divine Lightning could evolve into a top-five ranked lightning on the Mysterious Thunder List, Mo Yu might even seize the opportunity to break through some limits, significantly boosting his strength. Additionally, with the power of the Divine Lightning, Mo Yu's "Desolate Thunder Orb" would also become much stronger, which would be immensely beneficial as he navigated the dangerous Ancient Wilderness.
"The Ancient Thunder Wolf is here," Yun Yun said softly, standing a short distance away from the lightning-wreathed peak.
Mo Yu's eyes burned with excitement as he nodded and said in a low voice, "Let's go! Get ready to move!"
With that, he turned into a black shadow, rushing towards the black peak at lightning speed. Behind him, Cai Lin and Xiao Yan followed quickly, and the Flower Sect members hesitated for a moment before also following Yun Yun.
Mo Yu and his party didn't hide their presence. They charged straight into the web of thunder surrounding the peak. However, just as they entered the thunder zone, a deafening wolf's howl erupted from the mountain.
"Howl!"
With this howl, the entire mountain began to tremble. Suddenly, the sound of the wind ripping through the air echoed, and silver Thunder Wolves, their bodies crackling with electricity, leaped out from the mountain. Their massive blood-red eyes, as large as lanterns, fixed coldly on Mo Yu and his companions.
In a matter of moments, the entire wolf pack had surrounded Mo Yu's group. Even the weakest wolves were at the fifth level, while the stronger ones exuded the aura of the eighth level.
Behind the wolves came an earth-shaking roar filled with rage. The entire mountain shook violently, and with a loud boom, a massive silver Thunder Wolf, hundreds of meters tall, burst out from the peak!
The size of this silver Thunder Wolf was enormous, covered in silver feathers that crackled with lightning. Its ferocious head, complete with sharp fangs, was terrifying. As it appeared, thunderclouds quickly gathered in the sky, and terrifying lightning energy condensed within them, exuding an overwhelming force.
The wolf's giant blood-red eyes, each the size of a large lantern, hung in the sky, glaring at Mo Yu and his group with violent and murderous intent.
Seeing this monstrous creature standing atop the peak and feeling its immense power, everyone couldn't help but look worried. This Ancient Thunder Wolf was indeed not an ordinary beast.
The wolf opened its terrifying mouth, releasing beams of silver light filled with destructive energy, which shot directly at Mo Yu.
"Hmph!"
Seeing the Ancient Thunder Wolf acting so arrogantly, Mo Yu snorted coldly. As the head of his mansion, he didn't need to take action personally.
Qing Zhi stepped forward, raised his hand slightly, and instantly, an extreme cold burst forth, condensing into a massive ice palm that smashed into the silver beams.
"Boom!"
The two forces collided, unleashing a chaotic wind. Fortunately, everyone here was strong, so no one was harmed. Qing Zhi remained motionless, but the silver beams were shattered by the ice.
In a flash, Qing Zhi appeared above the Ancient Thunder Wolf and delivered a merciless punch.
"Bang!"
Under Qing Zhi's swift attack, the Ancient Thunder Wolf's eyes flashed with fear. Before it could escape, it found its limbs frozen by a layer of white frost, leaving it completely immobilized by the cold.
"Boom!"
Qing Zhi's heavy punch sent the giant wolf crashing to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust. A huge crater, hundreds of meters wide, appeared where the wolf landed.
Inside the crater, the Ancient Thunder Wolf lay paralyzed, its ferocity gone. Its fangs were shattered, and its body was bleeding profusely, its aura fading. Despite being a seventh-level Dou Zun beast, it stood no chance against a true semi-saint.
Seeing the wolf king's defeat, the remaining wolves howled in terror, but none dared to approach. Instead, they fled in all directions.
Yun Yun and the others covered their mouths in shock. They hadn't expected the troublesome Ancient Thunder Wolf to be taken down so easily.
"Master, that middle-aged man in white must be the Saint of Yuan Mansion, Qing Zhi. His strength is astonishing. There's also a Serpent Saint in Yuan Mansion, making it clear that this ten-year-old force has a bright future. If possible, Master should strengthen ties with Mo Yu," an elder of the Flower Sect suggested with a hidden meaning.
Yun Yun frowned slightly, understanding the elder's implication—that she should become Mo Yu's woman. While she didn't object to the idea, a glance at Cai Lin, Xiao Yixian, and others beside Mo Yu made her sigh quietly.
Though she was indifferent to conflict, Yun Yun couldn't help but feel troubled by the many women around Mo Yu. She longed to retreat to a quiet mountain, but she knew Mo Yu would never join her in such a life.
Shaking her head, Yun Yun softly replied, "Let's not speak of this again. It's better to rely on ourselves. The Flower Sect is already a top-tier sect in the Central Plains. A few years of quiet growth will restore our former glory."
"Yes, Master," the elder replied, sensing Yun Yun's complex feelings.
Nalan Yanran's beautiful eyes flickered between her teacher and Mo Yu, sighing inwardly. But then her gaze fell upon a black-robed youth, her expression shifting to one of complexity. This youth was Xiao Yan, with whom she once had a marriage engagement.
As she looked at Xiao Yan, now the sole disciple of Yao Chen, the continent's top alchemist, and the young master of the Falling Star Pavilion, her heart filled with a mix of emotions.
Who would have thought that the once scorned and useless young master would rise to such heights in just over a decade?
While the names of the "Twin Dragons" of Mo Yu and Xiao Yan were no longer frequently mentioned, if anyone discussed the most outstanding young talents in the Central Plains, both would undoubtedly be at the top of the list.
In the eyes of many young women, Mo Yu and Xiao Yan were like princes. But Nalan Yanran had pushed away one of these brilliant talents with a simple letter of annulment. Thinking of this, even her usual pride and restraint couldn't suppress the surge of regret in her heart.
As Nalan Yanran stared at Xiao Yan, he seemed to sense it and cast his deep, abyss-like eyes her way. Startled, she quickly averted her gaze, pretending not to care. However, her ears slowly turned red.
Xiao Yan frowned slightly as he looked at her. Though Nalan Yanran was undeniably beautiful, comparable to her teacher Yun Yun, Xiao Yan felt nothing for her. The grudge over the annulled engagement had long been resolved, and now, he viewed her with calm indifference.
For some reason, however, seeing Nalan Yanran again caused a slight ripple in his otherwise peaceful heart.
Perhaps seeing his cousin Mo Yu surrounded by so many women had, in some way, influenced Xiao Yan's emotions.
At the base of the mountain, in a crimson stone crater, lay a ten-meter-wide pool of blood, swirling with crimson liquid. Occasionally, bubbles would rise to the surface, bursting with intense lightning energy.
This blood pool had been formed from the essence blood of the Ancient Thunder Wolf, slain by Qing Zhi.
Staring at the pool filled with thunderous energy, Mo Yu's eyes narrowed slightly. If the Divine Lightning could absorb this, it would surely evolve into an extraordinary form of Mysterious Thunder.
Without hesitation, Mo Yu embedded the Divine Lightning's essence into the Divine Thunder Stone and tossed it into the pool.
"Plop!"
With a splash, the Divine Thunder Stone quickly sank into the pool, vanishing from sight. The blood pool remained still, but Mo Yu wasn't worried. He found a spot beside the pool, sat down, and waited for the Divine Thunder Stone to evolve.
As Mo Yu began to meditate, Cai Lin, Xiao Yan, and Yun Yun exchanged glances, then settled down for the night.
The peaceful night passed until a peculiar sound broke the silence of the camp, heralding the dawn of a new day.
"Boom!"
A soft sound came from the thunderous blood pool, like the beating of a heart. Those who heard it felt their own hearts skip a beat in sync with the noise.
Cai Lin, Xiao Yan, and the others immediately opened their eyes and stared at the blood pool in curiosity. Mo Yu, knowing what was happening, smiled faintly.
"Boom!" The sound echoed again, louder this time, as if something was about to break free.
The pulsating noise grew more frequent until it matched the rhythm of everyone's heartbeat.
"Plop!"
Suddenly, the surface of the blood pool surged violently, and a gigantic Thunder Wolf, its body crackling with lightning, emerged. It exuded such powerful energy that the very space around it trembled.
"Howl!"
The wolf, seemingly reborn, threw back its head and let out a thunderous howl. The force of its cry shook the mountain, causing lightning to spray everywhere.
The Thunder Wolf's massive eyes slowly turned to Mo Yu, filled with a sense of awe and submission.
Seeing the evolved form of the Divine Lightning, Mo Yu's eyes brightened, and a smile spread across his face.
"Oh, its thunder body has become tangible. Impressive." He chuckled. "From now on, you will be known as the Divine Lightning Wolf!"
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