Chapter 769: Tremendous Impact, Ten Spots
Boom!
When the obsidian-glowing Great Ape King Fist collided head-on with the thunderous palm, a tremendous roar exploded, shaking space as though collapsing. Black cracks fissured outward through the void.
Radiant black and lightning surged forth like thousands of giant snakes, devouring the nearby space.
The nearby cultivators hastily retreated, eyes wary as they watched the fierce contest between Mo Yu and the black-robed man.
"Mo Yu actually blocked Zhu Gang's attack?" some whispered, faces growing serious as all previous dismissiveness toward Mo Yu vanished at once.
Across the way, Ran Ben, confronting Cai Lin, sensed the commotion. His face darkened.
"This Mo Yu is definitely troublesome."
"I warned you—cross him, and only death awaits," Cai Lin said coldly.
Ran Ben sneered. "You're celebrating too early. Zhu Gang isn't as weak as you think, and Mo Yu still has a long way to go before he matches him."
Cai Lin smiled coldly and ignored him. If Ran Ben intended to keep her occupied so the battle could be a duel between Zhu Gang and Mo Yu, then she had no objections. She was ready to reveal Mo Yu's true strength.
Boom!
While Ran Ben and Cai Lin faced off, the raging thunder and dark light continued to tear through the space around them.
Zhu Gang's face twisted with fury as he watched, rage surging within him.
He had expected his palm strike to shatter Mo Yu instantly.
"Delusions!"
Zhu Gang snarled, flood-like spiritual power roaring from his body. Thunder exploded beneath his palm, igniting the air.
The power of his thunderous strike surged, as if even capable of annihilating the obsidian black light.
Thunder swept forth, but Mo Yu only smiled coldly and advanced, veins rippling across his right arm like coiling dragons. Each tremor released terrible power.
The black luster covering his arms was as solid as forged steel—the Heaven-Shaking Arms grew thicker and more formidable, radiating an ancient aura.
Hoo!
Black light shimmered in Mo Yu's eyes as he inhaled deeply, feeling immense strength pulsing through his arms—force flooding his Heaven-Shaking Arms like an unstoppable tide.
As the power within his fists grew fierce, the black light condensed and subdued somewhat.
Zhu Gang saw this and rejoiced, believing Mo Yu could not sustain such energy.
But his joy lasted only a moment.
His eyes widened as Mo Yu slowly swung out his obsidian fist again.
That punch was heavy, like a giant ape howling to the sky—a power capable of shaking heaven and earth.
Boom!
When Mo Yu's fist, brimming with black energy, slammed into the thunderous palm again, Zhu Gang's expression twisted violently.
The force was frightful beyond imagining.
Crack!
The thunder palm cracked instantly, shattering with terrible violence. Zhu Gang was unable to react; his overwhelming strike was reduced to rubble beneath Mo Yu's terrifying Great Ape King Fist.
Black light burst forth explosively as thunder weakened. Zhu Gang staggered back, his face pale and eyes wide with shock.
Never had he imagined Mo Yu's punch could be so powerful—too strong for a mere Sixth-Grade Sovereign to wield!
That punch not only shattered his thunder palm but also nearly shattered his inner spiritual force.
"Damn… his strength…"
Zhu Gang ground his teeth and his gaze darkened. He retreated rapidly, struggling to stabilize his turbulent spirit energy. He realized that reckless attack would not win here—he had underestimated Mo Yu.
Whoosh!
Just as Zhu Gang planned to retreat and take a more tactical approach, Mo Yu gave him no respite.
Black light flashed and Mo Yu appeared like a ghost right before him.
The Great Ape King Fist swung down heavily once again.
Zhu Gang's face fell, and he raised both arms frantically to block. Lightning spiraled around his arms, forming a shield of crackling thunder.
Bang!
The Great Ape King Fist smashed through the lightning shield, hurling Zhu Gang backward again.
Mo Yu trailed like a voracious parasite, striking strike after strike, denying Zhu Gang any moment to breathe.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
In mere seconds, Mo Yu landed over a dozen heavy punches. Each blow forced Zhu Gang back further, breaking apart his once-mighty spiritual force.
Everyone watching saw clearly: Zhu Gang's prior overconfidence had lost him advantage. Mo Yu's relentless barrage had driven him into a desperate, nearly defeated state.
If Zhu Gang's strength were any weaker, Mo Yu's onslaught might have ended him then and there.
Even so, gasping for breath, he staggered away from Mo Yu's telltale range.
Pale and bleeding from his mouth, Zhu Gang regarded Mo Yu with growing terror. His arrogance was thoroughly shattered.
Others watching became grim.
They had initially thought Mo Yu's victory over the Scarlet Python was a fluke. Now they understood his true power—his flesh alone was terrifying, surpassing many Divine Beast Bodies.
He was a walking god-beast.
Zhu Gang's face darkened in anguish as he stared. Mo Yu's cold, ruthless gaze was like that of a ancient predatory ape fixed on its prey—inescapable.
Mo Yu was now extraordinarily difficult to beat.
Zhu Gang ground his teeth. "Mo Yu, end this. If you keep fighting, don't blame me for going all out. Even if it means grave injury, I'll drag you down with me!"
Bang!
Before he finished, Mo Yu stomped down, shattering the massive stone platform beneath him.
Mo Yu's speed became impossible to gauge. Zhu Gang could only watch helplessly as the black light streaked past his defenses and struck hard against his body.
Pfft!
Blood gushed from Zhu Gang's mouth as his chest caved inward. He crashed back, spirit energy rapidly waning—clearly gravely wounded.
The black glow around Mo Yu faded, scattering into countless sparks before vanishing entirely.
Zhu Gang's face was deathly pale. He clutched his chest, speechless and dazed.
Swoosh!
Just then, a ghostly figure shot up from below—Mo Yu, his killing aura blazing.
Zhu Gang's heart chilled. He knew Mo Yu would not relent. There would be no mercy.
Though wounded, to survive, Zhu Gang had to retreat.
He roared foul curses and fled from the thunder platform.
A brilliant flash signaled his sudden disappearance—ejected from the Ancient Body Refining Tower.
"You'll pay with your flesh, Mo Yu!"
Zhu Gang's furious, fearful roar echoed through the void as he vanished.
Mo Yu floated quietly above the platform, eyes indifferent as he watched Zhu Gang leave, ignoring the threats flung behind him.
The surrounding prodigies lowered their gazes anxiously.
Mo Yu's cold stare swept the crowd, settling on the still-challenging Ran Ben, who was like a hunting leopard tense and alert.
Mo Yu's gaze itself seemed to radiate danger, forcing Ran Ben to split focus—dividing attention between Mo Yu and his battle with Cai Lin.
This imbalance frustrated Ran Ben, and after a moment, he reluctantly withdrew from Cai Lin's region.
Cai Lin did not stop him, knowing Ran Ben's strength placed him among the top five contenders here.
With Ran Ben's retreat, Cai Lin gave Mo Yu a slight nod before turning to select her own opponent.
Boom!
With all challengers choosing their foes, spiritual power roared through the thunder arena, shaking the very space.
Yet Mo Yu remained calm—no one dared approach within a thousand meters.
Taking advantage of being the focus, Mo Yu observed the combat zones, silently memorizing the skills and tactics of the strongest challengers.
The turbulent skirmishes eventually began to wind down toward inevitable conclusions—and the final results were unsurprising.
Besides Mo Yu, Han Yue of the Rhinoceros Demon Clan won his fight first and claimed a spot.
Shortly after, Cai Lin, Ran Ben, and Mang Lie also secured victories.
The remaining slots gradually filled, with the final berth taken by Xu Lie—the Demon Elephant who had narrowly lost to Han Yue earlier.
As the dust settled, the vast thunder platform fell silent again.
Ten figures stood upright, power bursting forth in waves as they locked gazes with each other.
For only a moment.
The tension broke instantly as all ten simultaneously relaxed, exchanged knowing looks, then vanished—each rushing to claim one of the glowing lightning cushions.
Hunger glimmered in their eyes as they looked beyond the thunder terrace.
Stars of lightning streaked across the space behind—countless drops of Thunder Marrow blazing with dazzling radiance.
(END CHAPTER)
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