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Inside a tent, two men stood facing each other, their palms pressed together.
Upon closer inspection, one would notice that the two men bore identical appearances and auras, as if they were the same person.
After a long moment, the silver-eyed man on the left finally withdrew his palm and slowly opened his eyes.
He gazed at the black-eyed man before him, who had the exact same features, and sighed in admiration, "Your gains from the trip to the Divine Beast Origin are truly astonishing, even for me."
With these words, their identities were immediately clear—they were Mo Yu and his clone.
For once, a ripple of emotion surfaced on Mo Yu's normally abyss-like calm face. Through their exchange just now, he had fully assimilated the memories and experiences his clone had gained during the journey.
Apart from fulfilling their planned objective of assisting Cai Lin in obtaining the bloodline inheritance of the Ancient Heaven Swallowing Python, Mo Yu himself was unsettled by the sheer magnitude of his clone's personal harvest.
Setting aside the numerous miraculous encounters, divine abilities, and supreme treasures his clone had acquired, what truly captured Mo Yu's attention was the bloodline inheritance of the Primordial Ancestral Ape and the acquisition of the Desolate Beast Dharma Body!
The former needed no introduction—the name of the Primordial Ancestral Ape was legendary even to Mo Yu. It was one of the most fearsome and supreme divine beasts.
By fusing with its bloodline, the clone had essentially transformed into a humanoid Ancestral Ape. In the world of spiritual beasts, such a noble bloodline stood on equal footing with the dragons and phoenixes, ranking at the pinnacle of existence.
With this newfound potential, the clone's future was limitless. So long as he followed a steady cultivation path, ascending to the Heavenly Supreme realm was inevitable. This was the terrifying advantage of possessing an ancient and exalted beast lineage.
As for the Desolate Beast Dharma Body, it was no less formidable. Among the ninety-nine Supreme Dharma Bodies, it ranked exceptionally high and was also one of the five Original Dharma Bodies of the Great Thousand World—the initial form of the Desolate Ancestral Body.
Furthermore, mastering the Desolate Beast Dharma Body granted the clone the qualifications to cultivate the legendary Desolate Ancestral Body!
If his potential had been at a mere hundred before, then now, with both the Ancestral Ape bloodline inheritance and the Desolate Beast Dharma Body, it had skyrocketed beyond ten thousand!
The fact that a single journey to the Divine Beast Origin had resulted in such tremendous gains for his clone was something Mo Yu had never anticipated. Yet, beyond his initial shock, he was ecstatic.
"Well done, clone. I believe that with your current path of body cultivation, you will eventually match my path of thunder," Mo Yu praised, patting his clone's shoulder.
A fully mastered Ancestral Ape physique and Desolate Ancestor Dharma Body—if brought to perfection—would allow the clone to attain the legendary state of sanctified flesh, where a single punch could shatter ten thousand techniques!
At that time, if the two of them merged once more, they might even touch upon the elusive and unattained realm of the Great Ruler!
"Heh, you flatter me, but compared to your thunder path, I still have a long way to go," the clone shook his head with a wry smile.
Mo Yu was already a Greater Earthly Supreme, while he was still a fair distance from even the Lesser Earthly Supreme realm. The gap between them remained significant.
"Haha, with your talent and the support of my Thunder Prison, that gap will close in no time," Mo Yu chuckled.
"Then I'll take your words as an omen. If I surpass you one day, you might just end up as my clone instead," the clone joked.
Mo Yu merely smiled nonchalantly. Since they were one and the same, he never truly minded the distinction between himself and his clone.
"By the way, I have another unexpected gain from my trip to the Divine Beast Origin," the clone suddenly said.
A mysterious smile appeared on his face as he waved his sleeve. In the next moment, a black, enigmatic fish with an enormous mouth materialized before Mo Yu.
Mo Yu's gaze sharpened as he observed the creature. The mysterious black fish had a massive maw, seemingly capable of devouring all things. Though still young, it exuded an extraordinary aura, hinting at an exceptionally noble bloodline and an impressive lineage.
"This is..." Mo Yu muttered in astonishment.
"Heh, this is a Primodial Treasure Beast," the clone replied with a smile.
"A Primodial Treasure Beast? Is this the mysterious beast egg you acquired from the Treasure Lake?" Mo Yu quickly connected the dots, his expression turning to one of delight.
The Primodial Treasure Beast was renowned not only in the Divine Beast Continent but also among humanity, where it possessed an awe-inspiring reputation.
It was said that these creatures had an innate tendency to devour rare metals and heavenly materials. Within their bodies, these treasures would be refined in an almost miraculous manner, ultimately transforming into original and immensely powerful artifacts.
Some particularly potent Primodial Treasure Beasts could even refine quasi-sacred artifacts or true sacred artifacts—items so precious that even Earthly Supremes would covet them.
Because of this, the Primodial Treasure Beast was also known as a natural-born master of artifact refinement!
Mo Yu had never imagined that his clone would bring back such an invaluable creature.
Refining masters were rare within the Great Thousand World. Despite Mo Yu's extensive efforts to recruit talents, he had only managed to gather a handful of ordinary refiners over the years. Within the Thunder Prison, the only true refinement master was himself.
But the Primodial Treasure Beast was different—it was born a refinement master. Given the right opportunities, it could even ascend to the rank of a Grandmaster Refiner!
While the Primodial Treasure Beast was not known for its combat prowess, Mo Yu considered its value to be greater than that of even a Heavenly Supreme.
After all, to a supreme faction, a Heavenly Supreme was merely a high-tier combat force. But a Grandmaster Refiner? Even the most ancient clans would fight tooth and nail to acquire one.
Taking a deep breath, Mo Yu turned to his clone and marveled, "I never expected you to bring back such an invaluable treasure."
In Mo Yu's eyes, this Primodial Treasure Beast was now the key to Thunder Prison's rapid rise in power. If nurtured properly, it could attract countless powerful experts—even Earthly Supremes—to join them.
The clone nodded in agreement. "The mysterious beast egg began hatching half a month ago, and I never expected it to be a Primodial Treasure Beast. Such a rare existence is too precious, so I decided it would be safest in your hands."
Mo Yu nodded as well. If others were to learn that his clone possessed a Primodial Treasure Beast, even Heavenly Supremes would be tempted to take action. It was indeed safer for the real Mo Yu to safeguard it.
"Haha, I have a gift for you as well," Mo Yu said, carefully storing away the Primodial Treasure Beast before looking at his clone. He retrieved a small spatial bracelet from his robes and handed it over.
The clone accepted it without hesitation. As his consciousness delved inside, a flicker of surprise crossed his eyes.
"Heh, this Storm Thunder Tiger Beast was something I forged recently based on an incomplete ancient blueprint. Its combat power is equivalent to a Lesser Earthly Supreme. Since we are one and the same, you will also be able to control it. From now on, consider it your personal enforcer," Mo Yu said with a smile.
Clearly, the gift within the Mustard Seed Bracelet was the Storm Thunder Tiger Beast.
He knew that his clone had already controlled a Mechanical beast in the Divine Beast Origin, but unlike the Storm Thunder Tiger Beast, that one wasn't personally refined by him. This meant that his clone could also control this one freely without suffering any backlash from the beast's will, allowing him to use it at will.
The clone nodded happily and said, "In that case, I shall accept it without hesitation."
Since he had yet to step into the Earthly Supreme realm, an Earthly Supreme-level Mechanical beast was a formidable weapon for him.
"When will the Ancient Thunder Palace be accessible?" After his excitement faded, the clone asked. Now that their forces had fully gathered, it was time to find a way to enter the Ancient Thunder Palace and claim its treasures.
Hearing this, Mo Yu shook his head, then led his clone to the edge of the mountain peak, pointing into the distance.
The clone followed his gaze, and his expression subtly shifted. Beyond the layers of mountain ranges lay an endless barren grassland.
The grassland stretched into the horizon, yet deep within, the space appeared shattered. Countless spatial fragments drifted about, their edges so sharp that they defied description. Anyone below the Earthly Supreme level who made contact with them would likely be sliced in half instantly.
The depths of the shattered space raged like an enraged primordial beast, ready to devour anyone who dared to approach.
Amidst the spatial fissures, faint glimpses of ancient palaces could be seen flickering in and out of view, exuding a prehistoric aura—mysterious and unfathomable.
Clearly, that was the Ancient Thunder Palace.
"Right now, this grassland marks the boundary where all the top factions have gathered, but no one dares to step inside. That's also why I delayed coming here," Mo Yu said as he gazed at the violent spatial turbulence.
"Why?" the clone asked in surprise. While those spatial fragments were indeed deadly threats to those below Earthly Supreme, shouldn't those at Mo Yu's level be able to enter safely?
"From what I've gathered, the space there has been stretched to its limit by the Ancient Thunder Palace. If anyone at the Earthly Supreme level steps inside, it will reach its breaking point and collapse.
"When that happens, the resulting spatial explosion will be unbearable even for a Perfected Earthly Supreme expert. Worse still, if someone gets trapped within the fragmented space and loses their bearings, they might be banished into the Void Realm. If they're lucky, they might stumble upon a lower plane and find a way to survive. If they're unlucky, they'll be lost forever." Mo Yu's expression grew somber.
"So, only those below the Earthly Supreme level can enter?" the clone asked.
"Not quite. Within the Ancient Thunder Palace, there's a special area that can accommodate Earthly Supremes without triggering a spatial collapse," Mo Yu said slowly.
"What place is that?" The clone was taken aback.
"The Realm of Thunder—a space personally constructed by the Demon Heart Lightening Emperor. It exists as an independent world, and if the Demon Heart Lightening Emperor has truly perished, his remains will certainly be found there."
The clone nodded lightly. For Earthly Supremes, the greatest attraction within the Ancient Thunder Palace was likely not just powerful sacred artifacts but the Demon Heart Lightening Emperor's ultimate divine technique—the Supreme Demon Heart Scripture.
And clearly, the only way to obtain this peerless divine technique was from the fallen Demon Heart Lightening Emperor himself.
"Given the current circumstances, the most likely approach is for the major factions to temporarily open a pathway, allowing only a limited number of people into the space without overloading it," Mo Yu said, glancing at the clone.
"For example, you. If you manage to enter the Realm of Thunder, you should crush this item. We will use it as an anchor to tear through space and enter the Realm of Thunder directly."
As he spoke, Mo Yu extended his hand, revealing a silver Thunder Talisman shimmering with light. Faint spatial ripples emanated from it.
Hearing this, the clone nodded and took the Thunder Talisman.
At this moment, Mo Yu seemed to recall something else and handed the clone a silver pagoda. "This item might be related to the treasures of the Ancient Thunder Palace. If you get inside, you should explore its secrets."
The clone received it and examined the silver pagoda before asking, "When do we act?"
Mo Yu lifted his gaze toward the distant shattered space and smiled faintly. "In five days. By then, the spatial turbulence will stabilize somewhat, and it will be time to send you into the Ancient Thunder Palace."
Upon hearing this, the clone nodded, then looked up at the ancient palaces faintly visible within the fractured space. He grinned and said, "Rest assured, I am unrivaled below the Earthly Supreme level. No one can compete with our Thunder Prison for the inheritance of the Ancient Thunder Palace!"
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As time passed, the depths of the Far East region grew increasingly lively. Even the area where Thunder Prison's forces were stationed began to see other factions approaching.
However, once those forces realized whose territory they were encroaching upon, they wisely chose to avoid conflict. No one wanted to make unnecessary enemies at such a crucial moment.
And so, amid this brewing tension, five days passed in the blink of an eye.
On the fifth day, Mo Yu and his clone, who had been meditating atop the mountain peak, suddenly opened their eyes, sensing something. They stood up and looked into the distance.
The space there remained turbulent, but the violent fluctuations were gradually subsiding. Even the spatial cracks showed signs of slowly healing.
From afar, it seemed as though an invisible hand was trying to restore the fractured space—an awe-inspiring sight.
"Oh, so this is how the heavens naturally mend broken space," Mo Yu murmured.
As his voice fell, his gaze sharpened, scanning the surrounding area. At this moment, he could clearly sense powerful spiritual fluctuations spreading across the Far East region, shaking the very fabric of space.
These immensely powerful fluctuations belonged to the leaders of various top factions. They had been waiting for the perfect moment all this time.
Among them were even Perfected Earthly Supreme experts.
Clearly, the opportunity everyone had been waiting for had arrived—today.
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