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"Uncle, this is Lei Fei'er."
After introducing Cai Lin, Mo Yu immediately gestured toward the elegant and noble Lei Fei'er.
"Uncle Xiao, you can just call me Fei'er."
A shy smile appeared on Lei Fei'er's normally cold and dignified face. The woman, once regarded as a goddess among the younger generation of the Lei Clan, now looked like a bashful young wife.
"Ah…"
Xiao Zhan was momentarily stunned, caught off guard by this breathtaking beauty whose grace rivaled even Xun'er's. Hearing her address him as "uncle" left him momentarily speechless.
Seeing this, Xiao Yan chuckled awkwardly before leaning over to whisper, "Father, Sister-in-law Fei'er is the Lei Clan Patriach's daughter."
"W-What!?"
Xiao Zhan was utterly dumbfounded. His mouth opened slightly as he exclaimed in shock, "The Lei Clan Patriach's daughter? Then her status… isn't it nearly equal to Xun'er's?"
During his captivity under the Hun Clan, Xiao Zhan had learned about his own clan's origins and the Eight Ancient Clans, so he was no stranger to the Lei Clan.
In his mind, the Lei Clan was one of the strongest among the Eight Ancient Clans, possessing immense power. That was why he instinctively compared Lei Fei'er to Xun'er.
And now, hearing that Mo Yu had actually won over the Lei Clan Patriach's daughter… the shock was even greater than learning that Xun'er had become his daughter-in-law.
After all, despite the vast difference in status between Xun'er and Xiao Yan, they had at least grown up together. Xiao Yan had also proven himself, making their union a natural conclusion after overcoming countless hardships.
But Mo Yu had fought his way up alone all these years, and he still managed to win over the daughter of the Lei Clan's patriach. How could Xiao Zhan not be astonished?
Noticing Xiao Zhan's reaction, Mo Yu merely smiled and proceeded to explain his history with Lei Fei'er.
Upon hearing the story, Xiao Zhan finally understood, and any lingering concerns in his heart were put to rest.
At first, he had assumed that Mo Yu was the one pursuing this Lei Clan heiress. If that were the case, then Xiao Yu's position could be at risk. After all, Lei Fei'er had the backing of the mighty Lei Clan. Whether in status or influence, she vastly overshadowed the declining Xiao Clan.
But since the Lei Clan Patriach had personally proposed the marriage, placing Lei Fei'er and Xiao Yu on equal footing as main wives, Xiao Yu's position was secure.
Moreover, seeing how the women got along harmoniously, it was clear that Mo Yu had skillfully balanced his relationships. Such ability was something that would make any man envious.
After introducing Cai Lin and Lei Fei'er, Mo Yu then introduced Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin to Xiao Zhan as well.
Since this was an official family introduction, marking the moment they formally entered Mo Yu's household, he couldn't afford to be careless. Neglecting any one of them could lead to trouble later.
Unfortunately, Yun Yun were still far away, or else the whole family would have been reunited right then.
"Uncle, Cousin Xiao Yan, let's return to Yuan Manor first. Cousin Xiao Li is still waiting for you. Once we're there, we can call over Brother Xiao Ding, and our family will be together again…" Mo Yu said with a smile.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded slightly, and Xiao Zhan, of course, agreed eagerly. Having been imprisoned for so many years, what he wanted most now was to reunite with his family.
Once their preparations were complete, Mo Yu informed the leaders of the Gu Clan, Yan Clan, and Lei Clan. Soon, the joint forces of the three clans and the two great factions began their withdrawal from the Burial Mountain Range.
The retreat of this enormous coalition sent shockwaves throughout the entire Central Plains.
With three ancient clans, along with the mighty Yuan Manor and the Sky Mansion Alliance, this allied force was so overwhelmingly powerful that words could hardly describe it. Under the march of such an army, any faction would be crushed to dust.
However, this tense atmosphere of fear and uncertainty didn't last long. Soon, news spread that the coalition was preparing for a decisive battle against the Hun Clan.
After all, the battle at the Burial Mountain Range had been so earth-shattering that it was impossible to keep it hidden.
As soon as the battle ended, the coalition's withdrawal spread like wildfire, reaching every corner of the Central Plains.
From the intelligence gathered, although the Hun Clan had suffered defeat and heavy losses, their foundation remained intact. They still had the potential to rise again.
Likewise, the enormous coalition army of the three clans and two factions had not disbanded. Instead, they maintained a high level of readiness, a clear sign that the war was far from over. The entire continent remained shrouded in the shadow of conflict.
In this brewing storm, many factions felt increasingly uneasy.
A war between such terrifying forces would bring unimaginable devastation to the Central Plains. For the factions residing here, this was an unprecedented crisis.
If caught in the crossfire, even the slightest ripple from the battle could spell total destruction.
Thus, as soon as the coalition settled in Yuan Manor, many nearby factions hurriedly evacuated, fearing that they might be inadvertently drawn into the war and meet a tragic end.
As for the tremors spreading across the Central Plains, Mo Yu and the others paid them little mind.
For now, though the Hun Clan had committed many atrocities, they wouldn't rush into a direct confrontation just because of that.
After returning to Yuan City, the coalition members got busy organizing affairs. Fortunately, Yao Lao and She Lao were handling most of it, sparing Mo Yu from unnecessary headaches.
Up in the mountains, upon hearing of Xiao Zhan's return, Xiao Li—now recognized as Yuan Manor's Grand Steward—hurried over to meet his long-lost father.
Their father-son reunion was a deeply moving moment. Even the normally grim and reserved Xiao Li couldn't help but show rare emotional vulnerability in front of his father.
"Li'er, we've finally reunited. If not for Yan'er and Yu'er, we might have been separated by life and death forever…"
Xiao Zhan grasped Xiao Li's hand, his voice thick with emotion. Though Xiao Li wasn't as exceptional as Xiao Yan, Xiao Zhan's love and care for his sons had never wavered.
"Father, I… I am unworthy. I couldn't save you like Little Yan and Yu did…" Xiao Li's voice trembled as he looked at Xiao Zhan, afraid that this moment was just an illusion. He hastily wiped the tears from his eyes, his expression filled with guilt.
"Heh, Li'er, you're overthinking it. As your father, I don't ask for you all to be extraordinary. I only wish for you to live in peace and happiness. Besides, I'm safe now, aren't I?"
Xiao Zhan chuckled heartily as he patted Xiao Li's shoulder, his laughter carrying a sense of relief. Tears welled up in his eyes as he laughed.
During his decades of captivity under the Hun Clan, he had nearly lost all hope. Having witnessed the Hun Clan's overwhelming power, he had doubted he would ever escape their grasp.
At times, he had even wished that his family wouldn't try to rescue him—because doing so would be far too dangerous.
However, when the truth was laid before him, Xiao Zhan realized that even though he had always believed in Xiao Yan and Mo Yu, he had still underestimated the abilities of his son and nephew.
Such a family reunion, for someone who had once been in despair, was the most beautiful thing in the world.
Seeing Xiao Zhan in that state, Mo Yu and Xiao Yan, standing beside him, slightly clenched their fists. As for the women like Lei Fei'er, Cai Lin, and Xun Er, their eyes couldn't help but turn red with emotion.
"Father, go inside and rest for now. I happen to have some free time during this period, so I will help nurse your body back to health," Xiao Yan said with a gentle smile. Then, he turned to Xiao Li and said, "Second Brother, please send someone back to the Jia Ma Empire to bring Big Brother here. Tell him that Father is waiting for them."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Li nodded heavily before turning around and leaving.
For Xiao Li, he had also been longing for a family reunion. Now that their father had finally been rescued, his long-held wish was about to come true.
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The days after the great battle were unusually peaceful. The allied forces stationed themselves in Yuan Manor and did not frequently deploy. However, the atmosphere of an impending storm not only did not dissipate but grew increasingly intense.
Everyone knew that this time, it would be a decisive battle between two super factions.
While the army rested, the upper echelons of the coalition had no such leisure. As soon as the army arrived in Yuan City, Gu Yuan found a place to go into seclusion.
Everyone knew that he was preparing to personally monitor the Hun Clan. With his watchful eyes, any movement within the Hun Realm would be immediately detected. However, during this period, the Hun Clan seemed to have fallen into complete silence after obtaining the Ancient Jade.
Under this deadlock, a few days passed in the blink of an eye. Once the allied forces had undergone their initial recuperation, they finally launched their operation. This time, their target was the Hall of Souls!
Countless powerful experts were organized into numerous squads and flew out from Yuan City in an orderly manner. They began a near carpet-like search with Yuan City as the center, seeking out the hidden Hall of Souls branch halls.
Faced with such meticulous searching, the branch halls of the Hall of Souls were gradually exposed. However, when the coalition forces stormed into these branch halls, they found that most of them were empty.
Only a few branch halls had some Hall of Souls experts guarding them. However, such resistance was practically negligible against the coalition forces.
Under the coalition's ruthless search, in just three days, all the branch halls of the Hall of Souls across Central Plains were reduced to ruins.
To outsiders, the ease with which the Hall of Souls was destroyed was shocking. The once dominant force of Central Plains had proven to be so fragile under the iron hooves of the coalition army.
However, while outsiders were shocked, Mo Yu, Xiao Yan, and the others were frowning.
Judging from the situation, it was clear that the Hun Clan had anticipated this and had thoroughly evacuated the Hall of Souls in advance. Most importantly, the soul origin reserves in those branch halls had also been cleared away by the Hun Clan.
The Hun Clan's actions were swift and decisive, reflecting their keen strategic foresight as they awaited the final, fatal strike.
With the strategic retreat of the Hall of Souls, the coalition forces had no choice but to withdraw again. They placed numerous scouts outside the Hun Realm to guard against any potential activity.
During this period, Xiao Ding also arrived in Yuan City through the previously established spatial passage from the northwestern region of the continent.
The reunion between father and son was naturally emotional and touching. That scene left many eyes red and hearts sore. Who would have thought that a once ordinary yet fortunate family would be shattered because of the sudden emergence of the Hun Clan?
Meanwhile, within the Deathly World—
Through the Deathly Silence Gate, Mo Yu was able to enter the Deathly World just like the Hun Clan powerhouses.
Standing in this eerie world filled with deathly energy, Mo Yu felt no discomfort. He extended his right hand, and a fist-sized, dazzlingly green pill hovered quietly. Around the pill, streaks of green lightning crackled and rumbled.
Wood Thunder Tribulation Pill!
This pill had taken the Divine Wood Gang Thunder several years to condense into a single piece. It contained an immense amount of power, equivalent to a ninth-grade profound pill. This was also why the Divine Wood Gang Thunder was ranked second on the Thunder Soul Ranking. Just this Wood Thunder Tribulation Pill alone was worth a fortune.
This time, Mo Yu planned to use the Wood Thunder Tribulation Pill to formally break through to Eight Star Dou Sheng!
"Boom!"
As soon as the Thunder Tribulation Pill entered Mo Yu's body, a violent surge of power erupted from within him. Instantly, the deathly aura in the Deathly World whirled like a tornado.
While changes occurred on the surface of his body, Mo Yu's insides were also roaring madly. The violent thunder power turned into furious dragons rampaging within his body.
However, no matter how they crashed around, they seemed to hit an invisible, extremely sturdy barrier, bouncing back each time.
At the same time, the Divine Wood Gang Thunder also erupted within Mo Yu's body, using the most brutal methods to devour the rampant energies. After refining them, it turned the essence into pure Dou Qi that merged into Mo Yu's body.
In the eerie Deathly World, green light flickered. Amidst it, Mo Yu sat with his eyes closed, his expression solemn.
Faintly, the energy of heaven and earth began to stir, eventually gathering in the Deathly Silence Gate. It resembled a peculiar scene akin to a tide of heavenly energy.
Using one's Dou Qi to trigger the tides of heavenly energy—such power was something only a handful of people in this world could achieve.
Gu Yuan had once triggered the tides of heavenly energy, but the scale of that event far surpassed Mo Yu's current one. After all, there was still a significant gap in strength between them.
The surging energy tide persisted for ten full days before it gradually subsided. Two days later, the tide of energy finally completely dissipated.
"Swoosh!"
Just as the energy tide dispersed, a massive pit below erupted with a green light that shot straight into the sky, resembling a pillar piercing through heaven and earth—an awe-inspiring sight.
As the green light shot into the sky, a figure slowly emerged from within.
With the appearance of that figure, the green light quickly dimmed and finally vanished into the Deathly World.
Mo Yu raised his head and looked at the sky where the energy tide had faded. At this moment, his hair had returned to its normal state. However, within his silver eyes, faint green lightning arcs flickered occasionally, giving off a peculiar sense of pressure.
"Eight Star Dou Sheng..."
Mo Yu sensed the state of his body, and a smile appeared on his face. The Thunder Tribulation Pill had not disappointed him. He had finally broken through from Seven Star to reach Eight Star Dou Sheng!
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