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Deep within Yuan Manor, there was a secluded and tranquil chamber.
These chambers were all built exclusively for the guest elders of Yuan Manor, and only they were qualified to use them.
However, ever since Mo Yu accepted his disciples, Huang Tu and the other two, as the personal disciples of the Manor Lord, they were also granted access to these chambers for cultivation.
The energy within these chambers was among the densest in Yuan City, a privilege afforded to the elders and the Manor Lord's disciples.
Usually, many elders gathered here, sparring with one another to refine their cultivation. Today was no exception. Several elderly figures stood outside the chambers, chatting and laughing.
Even Huang Tu and his companions were present, enjoying a rare moment together. With Mo Yu's guidance and the Manor's considerable support, their strength had improved significantly, and they were on the verge of breaking through to the Dou Huang realm.
Suddenly, the tranquil atmosphere was shattered by a deafening explosion.
Startled gazes turned toward the source of the sound, where one of the chambers in the distance had unexpectedly erupted, with streaks of purple-gold lightning faintly flickering from within.
"What's going on?"
The elders were momentarily stunned, and even Huang Tu and his companions were shaken from their cultivation. They stared at the scene in surprise.
"Boom!"
Another loud explosion followed, and the sturdy chamber burst apart entirely. To everyone's astonishment, a colossal figure nearly six zhang tall emerged. This towering being was entirely shrouded in purple-gold lightning, resembling a giant forged from thunderbolts.
The purple-gold giant stepped out of the chamber, each step shaking the ground. Stretching its massive frame, it unleashed a storm of terrifying electrical energy that swept through Yuan Manor like a tidal wave.
The overwhelming power of the lightning forced several nearby elders to retreat dozens of steps before they could stabilize themselves.
"What is that?"
The immense pressure emanating from the giant filled most of the elders with fear. From its presence alone, they sensed an unprecedented danger, as though a single punch from it could reduce them to pulp.
Even the strongest among them, who were eight- or nine-star Dou Zun experts, couldn't suppress their unease when faced with this giant.
"That's... Master?" Xuanwo Zhuo was the first to recognize Mo Yu and exclaimed in surprise.
As Mo Yu's sole thunder-attribute disciple, Xuanwo Zhuo sensed a familiar aura from the giant.
"What? That's Master? How did he end up like this?" Huang Tu scratched his head, laughing sheepishly as he looked at the transformed Mo Yu.
"Hehe, no matter what, Master still looks so mighty and domineering," Xiang Lin said sweetly, her admiration evident. Over time, she had come to accept her role as Mo Yu's disciple and held great respect and reverence for him. Deep down, her youthful heart even harbored a hint of indescribable emotion.
"That's the Manor Lord?"
Hearing the discussion between the three personal disciples, the nearby elders widened their eyes in disbelief.
They had always known that Mo Yu's strength was unfathomable. Recently, he had even defeated a half-saint expert. But to exert such an oppressive aura with his physical body alone was truly terrifying.
"Haha, so this is the Great Sun Desolate Thunder Body... It's indeed impressive," a voice chuckled.
As the elders reeled from shock, several figures arrived from afar, stopping mid-air above the scene. It was She Lao, Xiao Yu, Cai Lin, and Xiao Yixian, who had hurried over.
The elders quickly bowed respectfully upon seeing them.
She Lao and Xiao Yu acknowledged them with slight nods before turning their attention to the purple-gold giant.
"Hah!"
Under everyone's astonished gaze, the purple-gold giant let out a low roar. Lightning surged outward, and its massive body began to shrink rapidly.
In less than ten seconds, the towering giant had reverted to the familiar slender figure of Mo Yu.
"Greetings, Manor Lord!"
The elders quickly stepped forward and saluted, followed by Huang Tu and his companions.
"Haha, to master a Tian Class Dou Technique in such a short time, Mo Yu, your talent is truly remarkable," She Lao said with a smile as he approached, giving Mo Yu an appraising look.
For even a seasoned expert like him, mastering a Tian Class Dou Technique posed a significant challenge, let alone someone still at the Dou Zun realm.
"A Tian Class Dou Technique?"
Huang Tu and his companions were dumbfounded upon hearing this. To them, Tian Class Dou Techniques were legendary treasures.
Xuanwo Zhuo clenched his fists, his heart filled with longing as he recalled the fearsome image of the purple-gold giant. One day, he vowed to seek his master's guidance to master this Dou Technique and avenge his blood feud.
Mo Yu, meanwhile, waved off the greetings with a calm gesture. After mastering the Great Sun Desolate Thunder Body, he left the chamber and joined She Lao and the others in the council hall.
"She Lao, have you received any updates on the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree?" Mo Yu asked eagerly upon entering the hall.
"The information has been confirmed. The Bodhisattva Ancient Tree has indeed appeared," She Lao replied with a faint smile.
"Oh?"
Mo Yu's heart leaped at the news, and he nodded slightly.
If that was true, then other forces would likely begin mobilizing as well.
"This time, you will still lead Qing Zhi and the others to the Ancient Wasteland Region. However, if even Qing Zhi cannot handle the situation, crush the spatial jade slip I gave you, and I will come immediately," She Lao instructed.
"The allure of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree is immense. Even the ancient clans may intervene. Securing the Bodhi Heart will be no small feat. However, given your status, you might be able to leverage the Lei Clan's influence."
Mo Yu nodded slightly but remained noncommittal.
Though he hailed from the Lei Clan and carried their divine-grade Dou Di bloodline, the clan was vast and riddled with Hun Clan infiltrators. Thus, in critical moments, he could not entirely rely on them.
Compared to other major forces, the Yuan Manor might not yet stand on the same level, but it was built single-handedly by Mo Yu, who wielded complete control over it.
"By the way, you can set off now. During your half-month seclusion, many factions have already entered the Ancient Wasteland Region," She Lao reminded.
Mo Yu nodded slightly and calmly said, "Then let's depart now."
Mo Yu was a man of decisive action. Once he made up his mind, he didn't waste a moment. He immediately set off, flying toward the northeastern part of Central Plains.
This time, he brought four people along: Qing Zhi, Cai Lin, Xiao Yixian, and Qing Lin.
As for Xiao Yu, she remained in the Yuan Manor as the mistress, working with She Lao to stabilize the overall situation. After all, regardless of the circumstances outside, the main base could not be compromised.
Among the four companions, Qing Zhi was a primary Ban Sheng. Cai Lin and Xiao Yixian, despite being at the eight-star Dou Zun level, could join forces to contend with a peak Dou Zun expert.
As for Qing Lin, her possession of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils made her an extremely powerful burst-combatant. Additionally, her ability to control serpentine magical beasts would prove crucial for the journey into the Ancient Wasteland Region.
With Mo Yu's strength, which was comparable to a Ban Sheng, this team—though small in number—was exceedingly formidable. As long as they didn't encounter overly fearsome opponents, most challenges wouldn't be insurmountable.
The Ancient Wasteland Region lay beyond the northeastern border of Central Plains, a considerable distance from the Yuan Manor.
Even though Mo Yu and his group pushed their speed to the limit and utilized several space tunnels along the way, it still took them four days to reach the northeastern border of Central Plains.
During their journey, they noticed countless other travelers heading in the same direction. Clearly, all these people were also targeting the Ancient Wasteland Region.
Wild Desolate Town was the closest human city to the Ancient Wasteland Region. However, it usually had a sparse population. Due to the infamous dangers of the Ancient Wasteland Region, few people ventured here.
But now, with the emergence of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, this previously desolate town had suddenly become incredibly lively.
The group's first stop was Wild Desolate Town.
No matter what, it was essential to gather information about the Ancient Wasteland Region first. Charging in blindly would undoubtedly lead to disaster.
While collecting intelligence, Mo Yu unexpectedly ran into Xiao Yan again. It seemed they shared the same goal regarding the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree.
"Hehe, Xiao Yan, my dear cousin. What a coincidence! We've just arrived in Wild Desolate Town, and we bump into you," Mo Yu remarked with a light laugh after coincidentally meeting Xiao Yan and his companions in an alley. He then brought them back to his resting spot.
"We only arrived a few days ago ourselves. We figured you'd be here soon, cousin Mo Yu, and it seems our guess was right," Xiao Yan responded with a smile, finding the coincidence amusing.
"Oh? Why didn't Senior Yao accompany you this time?" Mo Yu asked curiously, glancing at the group behind Xiao Yan. Though these individuals were all high-level Dou Zun experts and likely elder figures within the Falling Star Pavilion, their lineup felt incomplete without Yao Lao, a Ban Sheng.
"Matters at the pavilion are pressing, and with only my master as a Ban Sheng, he couldn't leave. He sent me to lead the team instead, instructing me to request his help only if we encounter insurmountable trouble," Xiao Yan replied with a wry smile.
Although the Falling Star Pavilion was a renowned old faction and its reputation as one of the Four Pavilions echoed across the continent, its true rise had only occurred in recent years, following Yao Lao's revival.
As a pillar of the faction, Yao Lao couldn't easily leave unless the Falling Star Pavilion produced a second Ban Sheng.
Hearing this, Mo Yu nodded in understanding. He then asked, "Since you arrived a few days before us, cousin, have you gathered any useful information?"
Xiao Yan paused for a moment before nodding and sighing, "To be honest, the news isn't good. According to the intelligence I've gathered, the first batch of people who entered the Ancient Wasteland Region seems to have all perished. Among them were even some Dou Zun-level experts."
Hearing this, Mo Yu remained composed, but Cai Lin, Xiao Yixian, and Qing Lin all turned pale. Everyone had died? Was the Ancient Wasteland Region truly so dangerous?
"What should we do?" Xiao Yixian frowned, unable to hide her concern.
Xiao Yan briefly glanced at the white-clad woman standing beside Mo Yu. He had heard of this owner of the Woeful Poison Body.
Not only was she stunningly beautiful, but she had also achieved perfect control over her poison body, making her exceptionally powerful. Given the formidable physique of the Woeful Poison Body, Xiao Yixian would likely rise to become one of the continent's top experts in the future.
Xiao Yan couldn't help but admire Mo Yu for managing to win over such a remarkable woman.
What amazed Xiao Yan even more was that Xiao Yixian wasn't Mo Yu's only partner. Women like Cai Lin, the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, Qing Lin, with her Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, and even a young lady from the Lei Clan were all deeply connected to him.
Although Xiao Yan felt content with Xun'er as his sole partner—especially given her extraordinary clan background, which left no room for infidelity—he couldn't help but feel envious of Mo Yu, surrounded by so many exceptional women.
Moreover, Xiao Yan harbored a subtle, inexplicable emptiness whenever he faced Xiao Yixian, Cai Lin, or Qing Lin, as if something was missing from his life.
"What's wrong with me? Could I have such disgraceful thoughts? Friend and families' wives are off-limits! Am I such a despicable person?" Xiao Yan silently chastised himself, shaking his head to dispel his inappropriate notions.
Noticing Xiao Yan's odd behavior, Mo Yu narrowed his eyes slightly. Though his presence had altered many timelines, could it be that this boy still…?
Unaware of Mo Yu's thoughts, Xiao Yan composed himself and smiled lightly. "Don't worry. Tomorrow, many strong factions will enter together. We'll follow behind the larger groups and observe. Since the Ancient Wasteland Region is known as a forbidden land, we must tread carefully."
Mo Yu dismissed his suspicions, reasoning that in this timeline, Xiao Yan had little to no interactions with Xiao Yixian and the others. With Mo Yu's intervention, there was no way for such entanglements to arise.
"Very well. Tomorrow, our two groups will follow the town's main force and enter the Ancient Wasteland Region together," Mo Yu agreed with a nod.
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