Chapter 654: Heading to the Ancient Clan, The Young Prince of the Flame Clan
Creak.
After who knows how long, when Mo Yu finally completed his training and emerged from seclusion, the door was gently pushed open. Lei Fei'er walked in with a bright smile, her graceful figure illuminated by the sunlight, making her look stunning.
"Hm, such a strong aura. Congratulations, husband, your strength has grown once again," Lei Fei'er said with a light smile, slightly surprised by the terrifying energy radiating from Mo Yu.
Though she didn't know exactly how much Mo Yu had progressed in the past few days, she could sense that his power now rivaled even the elders of the Thunder Clan, those ancient figures of immense strength.
Seeing Lei Fei'er's astonished smile, Mo Yu gently stroked her hair and smiled back.
Over this period, his strength had indeed skyrocketed. With the help of the Divine Wood Gang Thunder, his power had surged from a six-star Dou Saint to a seven-star Dou Saint.
With such strength, he was now almost as powerful as the Four Demon Saints of the Soul Clan. If he faced Soul Sha again, he would definitely beat him senseless.
Additionally, Mo Yu had seized the opportunity to push the fifth-ranked Wind Fiend Thunder and the ninth-ranked Water Underworld Dark Thunder to their peak states. With this, aside from the first-ranked Xuan Thunder, he had complete control over the remaining Xuan Thunders.
With the combination of the twelve Xuan Thunders into a thunder bead, even a Nine-Star Dou Saint would struggle against him.
"Husband, father and my brother have already arrived at the Ancient Clan. Father said that after you finished your seclusion, he wanted you to join them there."
"Oh? It's time already?"
Mo Yu raised his eyebrows and then nodded. His current position was no longer just as an individual; behind him stood Yuanfu, a formidable force in Central State. Even the Ancient Clan, one of the oldest and most powerful clans, could not easily ignore him.
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After deciding to head to the Ancient Clan, Mo Yu and Lei Fei'er didn't waste any time. Leaving a message in the Thunder Clan, they quickly set out for the Eastern Continent.
With their speed, it took less than half a day to arrive at the Ancient Clan's stronghold in the Eastern Profound Region—the Ancient Sacred City.
As soon as they arrived, it was clear that the Ancient Clan had been informed in advance. The elder guarding the city respectfully welcomed Mo Yu and Lei Fei'er, much to the surprise of the bystanders watching them enter the city.
Under the elder's guidance, Mo Yu and Lei Fei'er quickly entered the Ancient Realm through a special guest passage.
The Ancient Clan was quite bustling these days. The visits of the Thunder Clan and the Flame Clan leaders were significant enough to warrant a grand reception, giving both clans the respect they deserved.
When Mo Yu and Lei Fei'er arrived outside the main hall, the area was already crowded with people, creating a lively atmosphere. Powerful auras filled the hall, causing Mo Yu to raise an eyebrow.
"The one seated on the left is the Flame Clan leader, Yan Jin," Lei Fei'er whispered to Mo Yu as they quietly slipped into the hall and found a corner.
Following her gaze, Mo Yu spotted a middle-aged man dressed in crimson robes sitting on the high seat.
The man looked around forty, with a slightly rugged appearance. His two eyebrows were a striking red, resembling two flames burning on his face. What caught Mo Yu's attention the most were his eyes, which were entirely red, like two embedded fire gems. Wherever his gaze passed, it seemed as though the temperature of the air rose.
"This man's aura is perfectly concealed, yet it's as strong as your father's," Mo Yu remarked with a serious expression.
This man was clearly an Eight-Star Dou Saint, a formidable warrior.
"Don't be fooled by his appearance. He's been alive for who knows how many years. He's an old monster," Lei Fei'er said with a soft laugh. "Husband, the Flame Clan leader's control over fire is unparalleled. According to my father, he possesses two different Heavenly Flames—one ranked 17th on the Heavenly Flame List, the Volcanic Stone Flame, and the other ranked 7th, the Nine Nether Gold Ancestor Flame."
"Mhm…" Mo Yu nodded, clearly aware of this information.
Seeing that Mo Yu didn't seem surprised, Lei Fei'er was momentarily startled. Then, her beautiful eyes shifted, and her face lit up with joy as she looked in another direction.
Following her gaze, Mo Yu saw a man built like a tower sitting proudly. His skin was dark, and his presence was striking. It seemed as though a dragon was moving beneath his skin, exuding a terrifying aura that made those near him tremble.
"That's your father," Mo Yu said with a smile.
With that, Mo Yu took Lei Fei'er's hand and led her toward Lei Ying.
"You two finally arrived…" Lei Ying smiled when he saw them approach. His gaze lingered on Mo Yu for a few seconds before he said in surprise, "Your strength?"
Lei Ying's sharp eyes immediately noticed that Mo Yu's strength had undergone a dramatic transformation since they last met.
"Hehe, just a small breakthrough…" Mo Yu responded with a modest smile.
Seeing his humility, Lei Ying shook his head. Suddenly, a mischievous smile crossed his face as he glanced between Mo Yu and Lei Fei'er. "You didn't bully Fei'er these past few days, did you?"
At his words, Lei Fei'er's face immediately turned red, and Mo Yu gave an awkward laugh. "Uncle Lei, you're teasing us…"
As the couple exchanged embarrassed glances, Lei Ying grinned knowingly. At that moment, a voice suddenly called out from the crowd.
"Cousin Yan Yi greets Uncle Lei and Sister Fei'er…"
From the direction of the Flame Clan delegation, a handsome man in red robes stepped forward, greeting Lei Ying and Lei Fei'er with a smile. However, when his eyes flicked toward Mo Yu, a trace of coldness flashed through them.
"Oh, it's you, Yan Yi. I didn't expect you to be here as well," Lei Ying said, his brow furrowing slightly. His tone was polite but distant.
"Lei Ying, why so distant? After all, we almost became in-laws," Yan Jin, the Flame Clan leader, said with a smile as he stood up.
"In-laws? What does he mean? Who is this Yan Yi?" Mo Yu asked, frowning as he looked at Lei Fei'er.
"Yan Yi is the most talented genius the Flame Clan has produced in centuries. He once spent five years in the Flame Realm's Molten Lava Sea, breaking the record that even Yan Jin set in his youth. While much of his success can be attributed to the clan's support, his talent and abilities are undeniable. The Flame Clan is grooming him to become their next leader," Lei Fei'er explained after a brief pause.
Mo Yu nodded slightly, impressed by the Flame Clan's depth. However, recalling the hostility in Yan Yi's gaze, and hearing Yan Jin's mention of an arranged marriage, he asked, "And what else?"
"Well… years ago, the Flame Clan proposed a marriage alliance with the Thunder Clan. Many elders in the Thunder Clan were in favor of it, but due to certain circumstances, the matter was put on hold. The two involved in this unfulfilled engagement were Yan Yi and… me," Lei Fei'er said, sounding a bit helpless.
"Uh…"
Mo Yu was taken aback. So, Yan Yi was someone who almost became his wife's fiancé.
"Lei Ying, is this the son-in-law you've chosen? I've heard he has a divine bloodline, but who knows if he's just a pretty face," Yan Jin said, smiling as he looked at Mo Yu.
Beside him, Yan Yi's fiery gaze landed on Mo Yu, a flicker of disdain in his eyes.
"Hmph, Yan Jin, you dare insult my choice of son-in-law? Are you itching for a fight?" Lei Ying stood up, his towering frame radiating a sense of oppression as he growled.
"Haha, Lei Ying, you're still as hot-tempered as ever. The whole continent knows you're a battle maniac, having even crossed swords with the great Xiao Xuan in the past. I wouldn't want to fight you, but…"
Yan Jin paused, then smiled. "Why not let Yan Yi spar with your son-in-law? We'll see who's truly the stronger one."
"Deal!"
Before Mo Yu could even say a word, Lei Ying agreed to the challenge without hesitation.
Mo Yu blinked in surprise. He hadn't even spoken, and now he was roped into a duel.
Shaking his head with a wry smile, Mo Yu's eyes narrowed slightly. The Flame Clan leader and Yan Yi were clearly underestimating him, and Yan Yi still harbored resentment about Lei Fei'er. It seemed a good lesson was in order.
"Oh, a duel? That's perfect. I'll have the Ancient Clan prepare a battlefield for you two," said Lei Dong, who suddenly appeared with an eager grin.
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Not far from the main hall of the Ancient Clan was a large training ground, usually used by the Black Abyss Army for drills. It was also a popular spot for the younger generation of the Ancient Clan, making it a lively place.
Today, with the arrival of both the Thunder Clan and Flame Clan leaders, along with many talented young people from both clans, the training ground was especially crowded.
Many of the young people present hadn't been involved in the larger political discussions, so they had gathered here. After all, among the younger generation of these ancient clans, there was always a bit of competition.
As the news spread that the Thunder Clan's son-in-law and the Flame Clan's Young Prince were about to have a spectacular duel, a dense crowd formed around the training ground.
In one corner of the training ground, Lei Ying chuckled at Mo Yu. "Kid, I agreed to this duel without asking you first. You won't hold a grudge, right?"
Mo Yu smiled and calmly replied, "No problem. It's just a little warm-up."
"Brother-in-law, that Yan Yi is no pushover. Even I'm not confident I could beat him, so be careful," Lei Dong said, offering his advice.
Mo Yu smiled but didn't say much.
"Hah, even I can't quite gauge Mo Yu's strength anymore. If I didn't trust his abilities, I wouldn't have agreed to Yan Jin's challenge so easily. Don't worry so much," Lei Ying said, giving his son a playful knock on the head.
"Huh…"
Lei Dong was stunned by his father's high praise for Mo Yu. He clearly hadn't expected his brother-in-law to possess such incredible power.
"Hehe, Cousin Mo Yu, I didn't expect you to cause such a commotion as soon as you arrived," a familiar voice called out.
All eyes turned toward the source of the voice, and on the high platform where Mo Yu stood, two figures appeared, smiling at him.
"Xun'er, Xiao Yan!"
Seeing the two figures, Mo Yu smiled broadly.
It was none other than Xiao Yan and Xun'er.
"Cousin Mo Yu, I have a feeling Yan Yi is in for a rough time," Xun'er said with a soft smile.
Xiao Yan nodded in agreement, laughing. "Haha, no one can take advantage of Cousin Mo Yu. We'll just sit back and enjoy the show."
"You two…"
Mo Yu couldn't help but laugh as he shook his head. After chatting with them for a bit, he slowly made his way to the center of the training ground.
At the same time, Yan Yi leapt forward and landed opposite Mo Yu.
"There's no need for words. Today, I'll see just how capable the man who won Fei'er's heart really is!" Yan Yi said coldly, his eyes narrowing as he licked his lips, red flames flickering in his gaze.
In the next moment, fiery light burst from his body, swirling around him like nine blazing fire streams, exuding an intense and violent aura that made the crowd uneasy.
"Oh, Nine Refinements True Flame?" Mo Yu murmured in surprise as he observed the flames around Yan Yi's body. It was said that this man-made flame underwent nine rounds of refinement, making it incredibly destructive.
However, with Mo Yu's current strength, the flame posed no real threat to him.
As the crowd watched, Mo Yu glanced at Yan Yi, already prepared, and then at the other young members of the Flame Clan in the distance. He stroked his chin and smiled.
"One opponent might not be enough. How about all of you young elites from the Flame Clan join in as well?"
(Chapter End)
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