Chapter 723: Interception and the Taotie Dharma Body
The silver thunder seal, only the size of a palm, floated quietly above Mo Qing's palm.
The silver dragon coiled upon it flickered with thunderous aura, its gaping maw seemingly emitting potent baleful energy that froze the surrounding space.
Every gaze in the auction house converged on the silver Thunder Dragon Seal, eyes burning with greed and desire, as if intent on melting it away.
"Oh, so this is a divine artifact..."
Mo Yu's sight also fixed on the silver Thunder Dragon Seal, his eyes narrowing slightly. From it, he sensed an extremely subtle yet powerful fluctuation.
That aura far surpassed anything a mere spirit artifact could produce!
"Eh, this doesn't seem like a simple divine artifact. It feels a bit like... an ancient ferocious artifact..." At that moment, the Wind Emperor's voice resounded in Mo Yu's mind.
"Ancient ferocious artifact?"
Mo Yu paused, then asked, "If it's an ancient ferocious artifact, why auction it here?"
"I'm not entirely sure, but it appears somewhat incomplete—not fully intact. After all, ancient ferocious artifacts were renowned divine artifacts from ancient times, transformed through countless slaughters and battles, so some damage is normal." The Wind Emperor explained.
Mo Yu's eyes narrowed. In that case, his interest piqued considerably. The mere reputation of an ancient ferocious artifact warranted a bid, especially since this was a damaged one. If restored to wholeness, it would undoubtedly wield formidable power.
"Thunder Dragon Slaying Heaven Seal, unknown divine artifact. But those with keen insight have likely discerned some clues. Indeed, this is also a damaged ancient ferocious artifact. Thus, the starting bid: one hundred fifty thousand Supreme Spirit Liquids."
Mo Qing's gaze shifted from the silver Thunder Dragon Seal in his hand to the vast auction house below. His voice paused briefly before continuing flatly.
One hundred fifty thousand Supreme Spirit Liquids—an exorbitant sum, yet no one in the hall gasped in shock. A divine artifact of such caliber was worth it, and hardly surprising.
Moreover, the Thunder Dragon Slaying Heaven Seal appeared no ordinary divine artifact, only heightening interest.
"One hundred fifty thousand, huh..." Mo Yu murmured to himself. The price wasn't excessively high, but after a round of contention, it would surely surge fiercely.
Of course, to Mo Yu, it was mere pocket change.
With his current fortune, he rivaled a powerful sect in wealth.
At this point in the hall, as Mo Qing's words fell, though the ancient ferocious artifact's price deterred many, the bidding proved fiercer than for previous items.
For those major faction figures who had lain low without bidding earlier now unleashed their full efforts.
In an instant, the auction house filled with successive low bids, the escalating prices drawing heated envy and covetousness from onlookers, their hearts filled with longing.
In just a few minutes, the Thunder Dragon Slaying Heaven Seal's price approached three hundred thousand Supreme Spirit Liquids!
The contention for the Thunder Dragon Slaying Heaven Seal lasted a full dozen minutes before gradually winding down, the final price reaching six hundred eighty thousand drops of Supreme Spirit Liquids—and successfully sold.
The one who called that staggering sum was none other than the Desire King of the Tianxuan Sect.
This outcome stunned Mo Yu momentarily, his eyes flickering before he ultimately refrained from bidding.
The Desire King intended to intercept and kill him to seize the Vital Spirit Holy Fruit and Undying Corpse Saliva. In that case, Mo Yu might as well wait like a mantis stalking a cicada, ambushing in turn when the man came.
After all, though flush with wealth, why not save a few hundred thousand Supreme Spirit Liquids if possible?
On the platform, Mo Qing, seeing Mo Yu remain silent throughout, revealed a trace of disappointment in his eyes. But under the Desire King's urging, he finally declared the result.
In the box, the Charm Fox Fairy gazed at the persistently quiet opposite box, puzzlement emerging in her beautiful eyes. She chuckled lightly. "It seems that person's Supreme Spirit Liquids are spent..."
Hearing this, a disdainful sneer crossed the Desire King's plump face. "Just swelling his face to look imposing. Besides, those items are merely in his temporary custody—they'll end up in this king's hands regardless."
At the end, a cold glint surfaced in the Desire King's narrowed eyes. Whatever he set his sights on had never slipped away.
...
Afterward, Mo Yu left the auction house and completed the item handover, claiming all the treasures he had won.
Standing in the sealed chamber for collecting auction items, Mo Yu gazed at the Undying Corpse Saliva and Vital Spirit Holy Fruit in his hand, a smile touching his lips. With these two, the Wind Emperor could begin his resurrection, fulfilling the promise made long ago in the Dou Qi Continent.
As for the Heavenly Thunder Jade Marrow, Mo Yu was equally intrigued. If the Heavenly Tyrant Body could indeed be further strengthened or even evolved, he might one day elevate it to rival the top five original Dharma Bodies among the ninety-nine Supreme ranks!
He held great anticipation in his heart.
After the auction concluded, Mo Yu did not rush to leave Shang City. Instead, he found a cultivation inn and checked in temporarily. With an impending great battle, he naturally needed to restore himself to peak condition.
The fatigue from the nonstop travel of recent days clearly required clearance.
In the spacious guest room.
Mo Yu sat cross-legged. After a moment, as if sensing something, his closed eyes suddenly opened. He murmured, "Someone's tailing me..."
"It should be people sent by the Desire King. The Tianxuan Sect has a branch on Shangzhi Continent. Though not particularly strong, tracking one person is within their capability." The Wind Emperor said.
Mo Yu nodded slightly, then sneered. "That guy's vindictive indeed. In that case, I'll wait for him to come knocking."
The Wind Emperor pondered briefly before saying gravely, "If it comes to blows, make it swift. The Tianxuan Sect's power is immense—even Greater Perfection Earth Supremes number several among them, and their Earth Supremes far outstrip riffraff like the Blood God Clan.
More crucially, it's said their sect master has touched the Heavenly Sovereign threshold. Such a figure commands respect even from superpowers across the entire Great Thousand World."
"Oh, touched the Heavenly Sovereign level..." Mo Yu's expression grew slightly solemn.
Heavenly Sovereigns were undoubtedly the Great Thousand World's apex existences. Any force producing one could immediately rank among the top tiers.
For the Tianxuan Sect's master to have brushed that realm, though not yet fully entered, already positioned the sect as a dominant power on one of the top ten supercontinents, ruling the Tianluo Continent's Southern Domain unchallenged.
"Rest assured, I won't provoke the Tianxuan Sect proactively for now. Until I have sufficient strength, I'll stay vigilant." Mo Yu said solemnly.
The Wind Emperor hummed in acknowledgment. The Great Thousand World's waters ran deep. Though Mo Yu had gained advantages against the Blood God Clan, complacency was forbidden.
In terms of overall might, the Blood God Clan barely qualified; compared to true superpowers, it was merely a slightly larger ant.
Yet the Wind Emperor knew Mo Yu understood priorities. Rising from the Dou Qi Continent to become the renowned Thunder Emperor bespoke a mind and methods beyond the ordinary.
And so, the night passed quietly.
The next day, Mo Yu remained still until sunset, when he quietly left the inn, merged into the crowds, and headed toward the city outskirts.
As Mo Yu departed the inn, atop a tower in the city, a portly middle-aged man cradling a beautiful woman suddenly curled his lips into a slow, cold smile.
His right hand tightened with a crack. The seductive maidservant in his arms, her neck slender and pale, snapped instantly under the immense force.
"What a naive fool—thinking he can slip from my grasp like this?" The fat man sneered mockingly. Then, space rippled around him, and in an instant, his figure faded into the air.
With the Desire King's departure, the room fell silent once more, leaving only the beautiful girl's utterly extinguished vitality.
If Mo Yu witnessed the Desire King's actions, he would surely tell him: When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back.
The Desire King believed Mo Yu couldn't escape his palm, unaware that Mo Yu had woven a great net in the shadows.
...
The slightly crimson sunset hung at the horizon, its red glow blanketing the earth with a faint chill.
Whoosh.
In the dusky red sky, urgent wind-howling suddenly pierced the air. A streak of light streaked across, fleeing at astonishing speed into the distance.
The figure pushed his velocity to the utmost, as if evading pursuers behind.
This full-tilt flight lasted nearly half an hour before gradually slowing. Mo Yu then landed atop a mountain peak.
Mo Yu looked back at the horizon and suddenly smiled. "You've been skulking after me half the day—aren't you tired, sir?"
"Hehe, so you knew all along."
As Mo Yu's cold laugh faded, a somewhat nauseating, oily voice echoed through the world. On a nearby peak, space twisted faintly, and a fat figure materialized like a specter.
It was none other than the Desire King.
He eyed Mo Yu with mocking amusement, then scanned the surroundings. "You've chosen a fine burial ground for yourself."
"How do you know this place isn't prepared for you?" Mo Yu smiled, silver eyes gradually gathering thunderous light.
"You seem quite confident."
The Desire King's eyes narrowed to slits, his face scrunching like a chrysanthemum in an utterly repulsive grin.
"If you think a bit of backing makes you invincible, you'll be sorely disappointed. This king, the Desire King, never falls for that."
As his words ended, the Desire King paused at Mo Yu's handsome, aloof face, then a spark of interest ignited. His eyes heated, licking his lips. "Hand over the Vital Spirit Holy Fruit and Undying Corpse Saliva. If your service satisfies me, I might spare you. After all, it's been ages since I've tasted such an exceptional handsome man."
Mo Yu froze, then realization dawned, his face darkening instantly. This guy was actually gay!
"You're courting death!"
Rage rarely flickered in Mo Yu's usually serene, thunder-deep eyes, but it surged now.
This bastard had pushed disgust to the extreme!
Seeing Mo Yu's utter disdain, the Desire King's heated expression slowly receded. He stared impassively. "You've squandered your one chance."
"You talk too much. Hurry and speak—soon you won't be able to." Mo Yu's eyes gleamed with killing intent.
This man would pay dearly for his words!
A terrifying spiritual storm erupted from him abruptly, black spiritual power sweeping heaven and earth like a raging tempest, evoking doomsday dread.
The massive peak where the Desire King stood crumbled instantly under the horrific fluctuations, reduced to swirling dust in a blink.
Merely spiritual pressure sufficed to shatter mountains to rubble—the might of an Earth Supreme displayed in full.
Mo Yu watched calmly. A mere Lower Earth Supreme warranted no undue concern.
In that instant, an equally vast spiritual fluctuation, like a storm, surged from Mo Yu's body.
As it emerged, the Desire King's spiritual pressure scattered utterly.
"No wonder your confidence. So, you're a Lower Earth Supreme too."
The Desire King fixed on Mo Yu, sensing his aura, his voice heavy.
He hadn't misjudged—this man was no pushover.
But the more so, the need to eradicate him swiftly, lest future troubles!
"Unfortunately, even as an Earth Supreme, you'll fall to this Desire King today." The Desire King inhaled deeply, then stomped his foot, eyes twisting ferocious.
Boom!
Vast spiritual power soared skyward, blotting the heavens. Black spiritual power madly gathered around the Desire King, ultimately forming a colossal black maw roughly a thousand zhang in size.
The maw erupted with terrifying suction, devouring all within ten thousand li into nothingness with a single pull.
"Taotie Dharma Body!"
(END CHAPTER)
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