Chapter 651: The Bodhi Ancient Tree and Reinforcements
Yao Dan's self-destruction swept through the Medicine Realm. Anyone caught in its aftermath, except for a few extremely powerful individuals, was instantly turned to ashes. The self-destruction of a Seven-Star Dou Saint created an earth-shattering explosion, devastating everything in its path.
It took a full quarter of an hour for the shockwave to subside. Soul Mirror and Soul Flame immediately turned their gaze to the area where Mu Yu and the others had escaped. However, there was no sign of them—Mu Yu and his group had clearly fled through the space rift.
"Damn it!"
Soul Mirror's face darkened as he cursed under his breath. He reached out toward the place where Yao Dan had exploded, and a beam of light flew toward him, transforming into an ancient jade piece.
It was the Tuo She Ancient Emperor Jade that had belonged to the Medicine Clan.
"With the Medicine Clan's Tuo She Ancient Jade in our hands, all that remains is to collect their bloodline power. As for Mu Yu and Xiao Yan, Soul Fiend and Soul Butcher are stationed outside the Medicine Clan's realm. Send word to them—they must kill Mu Yu and Xiao Yan!" Soul Flame ordered coldly.
About a few hundred miles away from the Shennong Mountain Range, the space suddenly twisted, and a rift appeared. Several figures swiftly emerged from it.
After escaping the Medicine Realm, Mu Yu touched the beast ring on his finger, and Yao Lao, Gu He, and hundreds of young geniuses from the Medicine Clan appeared.
"We've escaped from the Medicine Realm, but we're not safe yet. We must remain cautious," Mu Yu warned solemnly.
Upon hearing this, the hundreds of young Medicine Clan members who had been rescued knelt in the direction of the mountains, their faces filled with sorrow. Among them, dozens of women couldn't hold back their sobs. Having always lived under the protection of the Medicine Clan, they had never felt so helpless and desperate.
"Master Mu, we can never repay your great kindness. As instructed by our clan leader, we will follow your orders unto death!"
A young Medicine Clan member stepped forward, bowed deeply to Mu Yu, and pledged his loyalty. Many of the other youths also bowed in allegiance.
"Rest assured, since Clan Leader Yao Dan entrusted you to me, I will take full responsibility. You will be safe in Yuanfu, where some of your clan elders are already present. Once you arrive, you can stay with them," Mu Yu reassured them.
Although the Medicine Clan had fallen, the survival of these hundreds of young talents could mean that the Medicine Clan might rise again in the future. However, from that moment on, they would be under Yuanfu's leadership.
Hearing Mu Yu's words, none of the Medicine Clan members objected. Their clan was gone, and without protection, they would face pursuit not only from the Soul Clan but also from other powerful factions in Central Plains. Joining Yuanfu was their best option.
"What should we do next?" Yao Lao sighed.
"The Soul Clan's actions have been ruthless. They killed not only the Medicine Clan but also many elders and leaders of other sects in Central Plains. Once this news spreads, the Soul Clan will surely become the target of many. I must go to the Gu Clan to discuss countermeasures against the Soul Clan," Xiao Yan said thoughtfully.
"Cousin Xiao Yan is right. The Soul Clan is going mad, slaughtering ancient clans. It's time we band together. Since you're going to the Gu Clan, I'll go contact the Lei Clan," Mu Yu added.
With Yuanfu's current strength, they couldn't oppose the Soul Clan alone. Uniting the other ancient clans was the only way forward.
"Very well, let's split up here then," Xiao Yan agreed with a nod.
After finalizing their plan, Mu Yu turned to Gu He and pointed to the young members of the Medicine Clan. "Take them back to Yuanfu. Increase the defense level to the highest, and move anything that needs to be relocated. Have everyone stay alert."
Gu He hesitated for a moment but then nodded. He knew that his strength wouldn't be of much help by staying with Mu Yu, and he might even become a burden.
With everything arranged, Mu Yu handed the Divine Black Thunder Spear to Gu He. With the spear's protection, their safety should be guaranteed unless one of the Soul Clan's Four Demon Saints intervened.
"Shennong Mountain isn't safe anymore. Young friend Mu Yu, I'll accompany you to Yuanfu. I had a close relationship with Yao Dan, and I can help take care of the younger generation," said the Shennong Elder. He hesitated for a moment before speaking. The Soul Clan was also after him, and it would be dangerous to stay alone.
Hearing this, Mu Yu was momentarily surprised but then overjoyed. The Shennong Elder was not only a powerful Six-Star Dou Saint but also an expert in alchemy. His presence would significantly boost Yuanfu's strength.
"Then let's move out."
Seeing that Xiao Yan and Yao Lao had also finished their discussions, Mu Yu nodded. He exchanged a glance with Xiao Yan before they both headed toward their respective destinations.
As Mu Yu and Xiao Yan parted ways, Yao Lao, Gu He, and the others didn't linger either. They set off toward Yuanfu and the Sky Mansion Alliance.
On the way to the Lei Clan, Mu Yu's expression suddenly changed. He turned his head sharply, his gaze locking onto a mountain peak in the distance.
There, a figure carrying a dark red blade rested against a giant tree. His blood-red eyes gleamed with a murderous aura.
"Hmph, you've noticed me."
The figure grinned menacingly as he felt Mu Yu's gaze. Killing intent surged from him, filling the air.
"I didn't expect someone could break through the space seal set by Lord Void," the figure said as he stepped through the air and appeared high above Mu Yu, looking down with a predatory smile. His sharp teeth gleamed like those of a beast.
"Let me introduce myself. I am Soul Fiend, one of the Four Demon Saints of the Soul Clan. You must be Mu Yu. I've heard that even Soul Flame suffered at your hands. The divine bloodline of the Lei Clan truly isn't simple."
"Oh, one of the Four Demon Saints? This could be tricky," Mu Yu replied, shaking his head. He then smirked coldly. "Enough talk. Let's fight!"
Hearing Mu Yu's bold words, Soul Fiend frowned. With a sudden slash of his blood-red blade, a massive, nearly thousand-foot-long blade of energy swept across the sky, cutting straight toward Mu Yu.
Clang!
The blade shot toward Mu Yu with lightning speed, but he crossed his arms and managed to catch it just before it reached him.
Boom!
Although Mu Yu blocked the attack, the sheer force drove him into the mountains below, causing a peak to collapse with a thunderous crash. Boulders tumbled down, filling the air with dust.
Soul Fiend wasn't disappointed by his failed strike. Instead, a bloodthirsty grin spread across his face. In an instant, he appeared before Mu Yu again, swinging his blood-red blade with terrifying speed, aiming for Mu Yu's throat.
As the blade's deadly light filled Mu Yu's vision, he snorted coldly. With a clenched fist, Dou Qi surged from his body and condensed into a massive lightning spear. Instead of dodging, he met Soul Fiend's attack head-on.
Clang!
The blade and spear collided, sending a shockwave rippling through the air.
At the moment of impact, the mountain beneath their feet split in half from top to bottom, and the entire mountain range trembled.
Mu Yu was forced back several hundred feet, tasting blood in his throat. However, his eyes burned with excitement. It seemed that the remaining energy of the Nine Profound Golden Lightning had awakened within him, feeding his power.
Boom!
As the last remnants of the Nine Profound Golden Lightning's energy surged into Mu Yu's body, his clothes were instantly incinerated. Golden lightning flowed beneath his skin, and a vast, overwhelming energy poured from him. Eventually, the energy solidified into a golden lightning armor on the surface of his body.
"What pure energy…"
Mu Yu's body trembled as the raw energy coursed through him. It felt as though he had swallowed several dragons, the power raging through every part of him. Even with his near-Emperor-level soul, the force was nearly overwhelming.
"Let's go again!"
With this newfound power, Mu Yu charged toward Soul Fiend, undaunted. He now wore his golden lightning armor and wielded his spear with brute strength, launching attack after attack without any complicated techniques—just raw power.
The energy from the spear condensed into a thousand-foot-long lightning strike that cleaved through the mountains with each sweep.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Faced with Mu Yu's sudden outburst of strength, Soul Fiend's expression turned grim. He swung his blood-red blade, creating afterimages as he parried the relentless spear strikes.
Each time Mu Yu's spear fell, Soul Fiend was forced back several hundred feet. His expression grew darker as he realized Mu Yu had more than just his terrifying Thunder Orb technique up his sleeve.
"I'll see how long you can keep this up. That power isn't yours to control so easily!"
Though he was being pressured, Soul Fiend remained calm, sneering as he defended himself.
While Mu Yu continued his assault, he was also calculating his next move. Soul Fiend had likely learned from Soul Flame's defeat and would be wary of the Thunder Orb. Winning with the same strategy wouldn't be easy, especially with the significant gap between their strengths.
Clang!
Another powerful thrust sent Soul Fiend flying, shattering several mountains in the process. His face grew even darker.
"Next time we meet, Soul Fiend, I'll kill you!" Mu Yu sneered as he beat Soul Fiend back. With a swift flap of his wings, he turned and shot off in the opposite direction.
Boom!
Soul Fiend stomped his foot, shattering a mountain beneath him. His eyes burned with hatred as he watched Mu Yu flee into the distance.
"Damn brat! I'll hunt you down and tear you apart!"
With a furious roar, Soul Fiend's body flickered, and he chased after Mu Yu, determined not to let him escape.
The chase through the sky continued for several hours. In that time, Mu Yu and Soul Fiend crossed half of Central Plains, their pursuit causing alarm among many experts. However, none dared to interfere due to Soul Fiend's terrifying aura.
As time passed, Mu Yu grew more anxious. He could feel himself on the verge of breaking through to Six-Star Dou Saint thanks to the energy from the Nine Profound Golden Lightning. However, with Soul Fiend hot on his heels, he had no chance to stop and cultivate.
Whoosh!
Just as Mu Yu was contemplating his next move, a blood-red blade shot past his head, grazing him.
"Mu Yu, there's nowhere left for you to run!"
Soul Fiend's voice echoed as he broke through the space above Mu Yu. His blood-red blade flashed again, creating a massive blood arc that sliced down toward Mu Yu's head.
As the blade closed in, Mu Yu's face darkened. Just as he prepared to unleash his Thunder Orb in a desperate counterattack, a massive tree branch, as thick and hard as iron, suddenly shot out from nowhere. It blocked the blood arc and collided with it.
Boom!
To Mu Yu's surprise, there was no explosion. The moment the blood arc struck the ancient tree branch, a layer of mysterious green light appeared, silently absorbing the blood arc.
Stunned, Mu Yu looked toward the source of the branch. In the distance, he saw a towering ancient tree, its canopy stretching thousands of feet across. It stood tall and imposing on the vast land, like a primordial beast, commanding awe and reverence.
Seeing the enormous tree, Mu Yu's eyes widened in shock before he let out a cry of joy.
"The Bodhi Ancient Tree!"
(End of Chapter)
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