Chapter 653: The Alliance Discussion, Six-Star Dou Saint
In the Thunder Realm, within the great hall of the Thunder Clan, silence filled the air as Mo Yu finished recounting the events that had transpired in the Medicine Clan. The atmosphere became heavy and quiet.
No one dared to speak. None of them had anticipated that the Soul Clan still had such secrets, and what unnerved them most was the existence of Void Swallowing Flame.
Beyond the eerie power of his devouring bloodline, his overwhelming strength, comparable to a Nine-Star Dou Saint, was enough to inspire awe.
"The Soul Clan's attacks on the Spirit, Stone, and Medicine Clans likely have two purposes: first, to harvest the power of bloodlines, and second, to seize the ancient Tuoshe Jade. With this plan in motion, it's only a matter of time before they turn their sights on our Thunder Clan," Mo Yu said gravely.
"Soul Heavenly Emperor…" murmured Lei Ying, his expression becoming serious. Despite his usual battle-hungry nature, even he had to approach this man with the utmost caution.
After all, the Soul Heavenly Emperor was the strongest being standing at the pinnacle of this continent, perhaps only matched by Gu Yuan, the leader of the Ancient Clan.
"Father, what do you plan to do? The Soul Clan already possesses four pieces of the ancient jade, and I'm sure they'll stop at nothing to acquire the remaining four. Once they unlock the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's realm, they might discover the secret to becoming a Dou Emperor.
At that point, no one on the entire Dou Qi continent will be able to stand against them, and everyone's life and death will be at the mercy of the Soul Clan," said a silver-robed man standing in front of Lei Fei'er.
Mo Yu followed the voice and recognized the man—Lei Ying's eldest son and Lei Fei'er's brother, Lei Dong.
Noticing Mo Yu's gaze, Lei Dong returned it with a friendly look, nodding slightly. Clearly, he was pleased with his brother-in-law. After all, even in the vast continent, not even he could compare to Mo Yu.
However, Lei Dong couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy. He had heard rumors that his brother-in-law was surrounded by many beautiful women, all stunning beyond measure. Even his own sister didn't have much of an advantage.
Lei Dong's thoughts were unknown to the Thunder Clan elders in the hall, who all wore somber expressions. Without realizing it, they had found themselves facing an urgent crisis. The Soul Clan's slow and steady tactics were gradually sapping their strength. If this continued, it wouldn't be long before they followed the same fate as the Medicine, Stone, and Spirit Clans.
Lei Ying remained expressionless, his thoughts a mystery. The other Thunder Clan elders were equally silent. While the situation made them uneasy, the strength gap between them and the Soul Clan made the thought of war daunting.
"I believe the remaining three clans of the ancient eight must form an alliance. If we don't unite, we'll eventually be defeated by the Soul Clan one by one!" Mo Yu's powerful voice broke the tension in the room.
His words immediately caught everyone's attention. After a brief moment of thought, most of them nodded in agreement. At this point, the only force capable of standing against the Soul Clan was the Ancient Clan. Even the Thunder Clan had no choice but to lower their pride and seek their help.
"This is a good plan, but the Ancient Clan is just as powerful as the Soul Clan. What if they use this opportunity to suppress us or treat us as cannon fodder?" Lei Ying raised a concern.
Mo Yu smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, Elder Lei Ying. With the destruction of the Medicine, Stone, and Spirit Clans, I'm sure the Ancient Clan is also feeling threatened. They will welcome our alliance."
Hearing Mo Yu's words, Lei Ying finally let out a sigh of relief. He looked at Mo Yu and smiled.
"Good lad, you have courage. Someone, send word to the Ancient Clan—we wish to discuss an alliance!"
As Lei Ying spoke, Mo Yu nodded. Given the current power dynamics on the continent, the only way to stand a chance against the powerful Soul Clan was through an alliance with the Ancient Clan. No other force could match them.
The Thunder Clan elders in the hall had mixed expressions after Lei Ying made his decision. They knew that from this moment on, the Thunder Clan's peaceful days were over. Their once independent clan would now follow the Ancient Clan into a life-or-death struggle against another superpower on the Dou Qi continent.
Victory meant survival. Defeat meant destruction.
Lei Ying's decision quickly spread throughout the upper ranks of the Thunder Clan, and the entire Thunder Realm grew tense. Many Thunder Clan warriors were dispatched to Central State, tasked with closely monitoring the Soul Clan's every move.
As the Thunder Clan entered a state of vigilance, Mo Yu didn't immediately leave the Thunder Realm.
He still had remnants of the Nine Profound Golden Thunder's energy in his body, which wasn't beneficial to him if left unrefined. He needed to quickly refine this energy to avoid any potential harm to his body.
After the meeting, Mo Yu subtly hinted to Lei Ying to be cautious in guarding the Tuoshe Ancient Jade, especially wary of any elders who might be tempted or corrupted by the Soul Clan. However, Lei Ying simply laughed and waved off Mo Yu's concerns, not taking them seriously.
The elders responsible for guarding the Tuoshe Ancient Jade were all highly respected within the Thunder Clan, powerful veterans that even Lei Ying treated with great respect. To suspect them based on Mo Yu's vague warnings would be to disrupt the morale of the clan.
Mo Yu could only sigh inwardly but didn't press the issue. Although he held great respect in the Thunder Clan, he lacked true authority. He didn't even know which elder was responsible for the jade, so pushing the matter might create unnecessary suspicion and conflict.
He figured that if it was this difficult in the Thunder Clan, it would be even more so with the Ancient Clan or the Flame Clan. If he brought up his concerns with them, they might respond with anger since they didn't know him well.
It made Mo Yu realize how deeply the Soul Clan had schemed. They had managed to plant a spy deep within the upper ranks of the three clans without anyone noticing for thousands of years. The mastermind behind this plot was as cunning as the legendary Zhuge Liang or Pang Tong.
…
On a tranquil mountain peak, a bamboo house stood amid swaying bamboo forests, creating a sea of green that rippled in the wind.
"Husband, I've gathered all the thunder-related treasures you need. Please see if anything is missing," said Lei Fei'er, her elegant figure standing gracefully in the bamboo house. Her exquisite face radiated a warm smile that could melt even the most stoic heart.
In front of her floated numerous jade boxes, each containing items filled with immense thunder energy, clearly extraordinary.
Mo Yu glanced at the boxes but was quickly captivated by Lei Fei'er's beauty. He walked up, wrapped his arm around her slender waist, and smiled. "I'm still missing one beautiful lady…"
Lei Fei'er blushed and playfully glared at him, her charm evident as her cheeks flushed. Mo Yu couldn't help but feel a surge of heat.
"Darling… you're pressing against me," she whispered shyly, her face turning even redder.
"Ahem…" Mo Yu coughed awkwardly, adjusting his posture with a sheepish grin. "Fei'er, I…"
Before he could finish, Lei Fei'er pressed a delicate finger to his lips, whispering softly, "It's okay, husband. I'm yours."
Hearing this, a surge of warmth rushed through Mo Yu, and he couldn't resist the allure of the beauty in his arms. However, he bit his tongue, snapping himself out of it. He gently kissed Lei Fei'er's lips before laughing and letting her go.
"Fei'er, help me stand guard for a while. I need to refine the energy in my body, and I mustn't be disturbed."
Though their love was tempting, the entire continent was on the brink of disaster. Mo Yu knew he had to focus on increasing his strength.
Lei Fei'er, understanding the gravity of the situation, nodded. She didn't want her first time to be rushed either. After a light blush, she quietly left the room, closing the door behind her. Once outside, she touched her lips, her eyes filled with tender emotion.
"Heh, little sister…"
Lei Fei'er was startled by a voice and turned to see her brother, Lei Dong, smiling at her. Her face flushed again as she greeted him. "Brother."
Lei Dong chuckled mischievously as he glanced at the bamboo house. "Father's judgment was as sharp as ever. When I first heard that he intended to marry you off to a man who had been cast out of the clan, I strongly opposed it.
After all, you were considered a goddess among the younger generation in our clan, even admired by the Young Prince of the Flame Clan. But Father refused to agree. Who would've thought he'd betroth you to a nobody?
And yet, that nobody has risen to such heights…"
Lei Fei'er smiled proudly. Initially, she had opposed the engagement as well, but after witnessing Mo Yu's immense talent, she had slowly been won over. Her love for him was different, but it was pure and true.
"Ah, but it's a shame that our brother-in-law has so many women. I've heard he already has two or three, including the daughter of the Xiao Clan, and even more waiting. You might need more than one hand to count them all," Lei Dong teased.
Lei Fei'er showed little reaction. She had grown used to the fact that Mo Yu had many women. In this world, it was common for powerful men to have multiple wives. Moreover, Mo Yu treated all of them equally, so there was no jealousy among them.
Seeing this, Lei Dong was genuinely surprised. He knew his sister's prideful nature, and yet she accepted sharing her husband with other women. What kind of charm did this Mo Yu possess?
As he pondered, he looked again at the bamboo house. Streams of energy floated from its roof, a sign that Mo Yu was undergoing a breakthrough.
…
Inside the bamboo house, the Nine Profound Golden Thunder energy Mo Yu had been refining was gradually being absorbed into his body, breaking through the barrier of the Six-Star Dou Saint.
This process continued for ten days, during which the energy of the Nine Profound Golden Thunder was completely refined, transforming into surging Dou Qi within Mo Yu's body.
On the eleventh day, Mo Yu finally opened his eyes. Golden lightning dragons coiled around him before being absorbed into his body. A powerful aura radiated from him, surpassing the level of a Five-Star Dou Saint.
As his feet touched the ground, Mo Yu sensed the change in his strength, a satisfied smile appearing on his face. His cultivation had successfully advanced from the peak of Five-Star Dou Saint to Six-Star Dou Saint, a remarkable achievement.
However, Mo Yu's retreat wasn't over. With a wave of his sleeve, the thunder treasures Lei Fei'er had gathered floated before him.
Looking at these treasures brimming with thunder energy, Mo Yu smiled. By absorbing them, he could restore the remaining Xuan Thunder in his Xuan Thunder Rankings to their peak states.
Along with the peak-level Divine Wood Gang Thunder, Mo Yu was now able to fully command all but the first-ranked Xuan Thunder!
(Chapter End)
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