Chapter 503: Young Leader Zi Huo, Three Semi-Saints!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
High in the sky, a massive vortex suddenly contracted, sending torrents of primeval energy, like thousands of rampaging dragons, crashing down on the colossal lion bathed in light.
However, the giant lion within the beam of light stood unmoved, allowing the violent primeval energy to bombard its body, only to absorb it all.
The chaotic storm of primeval energy lasted for nearly half an hour before it gradually subsided. As the vortex in the sky disappeared, a powerful and fierce aura rippled through the heavens and the earth.
With the vortex gone, sunlight streamed down over the mountain range.
By this time, all the members of the Majestic Lion Clan had gathered, their gazes fixed on the giant lion within the light beam.
The lion tilted its head back and let out an earth-shattering roar.
"Roar!"
The roar echoed for hundreds of miles, sending shockwaves of fierce energy across the land, causing hearts to tremble in fear.
At the same time, every member of the Majestic Lion Clan within their territory instinctively covered their ears, their eyes wide with shock as they stared at the massive lion.
Even Mo Yu felt his Dou Qi nearly freeze at the moment that roar reached him.
After a few moments, the roar gradually faded, and the hundred-meter-tall lion began to shrink. Eventually, it transformed into a human figure, walking slowly out of the light beam.
As the crowd focused on the figure, they saw that the tall, towering silhouette belonged to none other than Zi Huo.
It was still the familiar face of Zi Huo, with his slightly honest yet fierce expression. However, his entire body now radiated a purple-gold glow, and his physique, as solid as steel, exuded an overwhelming aura of pressure that spread in every direction.
Under that pressure, the faces of many of the Majestic Lion Clan members changed drastically. They could feel a tremor deep inside them—a feeling of suppression that came from their very bloodline.
The entire mountain range fell into a hushed silence.
The Lion King gazed at the towering figure floating in midair. His hands slowly clenched as a murmured voice, filled with barely concealed astonishment, echoed out.
"It's truly... the Primeval Lion Bone."
The giant, standing like a tower, radiated a blinding purple-gold light from his skin, resembling an ancient titan.
At that moment, all eyes were fixed on this towering figure. Under his imposing aura, no one dared to speak. Yet, the disbelief and shock written on their faces revealed the turmoil brewing within them.
In the sky, Zi Huo slowly opened his eyes, and the purple-gold light around him faded away, returning to normal. The immense pressure also vanished completely.
When Zi Huo opened his eyes, he immediately noticed the countless gazes locked on him from all around the mountains. However, he didn't seem to care much.
But when his gaze shifted and landed on Mo Yu in the distance, he froze for a moment, then an awkwardly gentle smile appeared on his fierce face.
Noticing Zi Huo looking at him, Mo Yu smiled and nodded, a trace of surprise flashing in his silver eyes.
Though Zi Huo's appearance hadn't changed much, the terrifying aura surrounding him gave Mo Yu a strong sense of pressure.
Mo Yu speculated that even the Five-Star Dou Venerate Elder Ghost Star from the Hall of Souls wouldn't be able to withstand three punches from Zi Huo now.
Could the Primeval Lion Bone be this powerful?
"The Primeval Lion Bone… it has been lost for thousands of years in our clan's records. I remember there's even an ancestral rule forbidding us from ever becoming enemies with a Majestic Lion Clan member who possesses it," Zi Yan muttered beside him, her face heavy with concern.
Even with her royal blood from the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, Zi Huo's current aura made her feel somewhat inferior.
Of course, this was partly because she hadn't fully awakened her royal bloodline. Otherwise, while she might not be able to suppress the Primeval Lion Bone, she certainly wouldn't be at a disadvantage.
At this moment, Zi Huo approached Mo Yu, his aura restrained. Scratching his head, he gave a sheepish laugh.
"Boss, sorry for dragging you into this. I was planning to return right after breaking through to Dou Venerate here, but this guy calling himself the Lion King insisted I become a candidate for the Young Leader of the Majestic Lion Clan. He also made me enter the Primeval Realm. At first, I didn't want to, but then I realized the Primeval Ancestral Thunder within me was very interested in the primeval energy inside, so I decided to give it a try. I didn't expect it to take so long. Has anything happened at the Yuan Mansion while I was gone?"
Hearing this, the Lion King's expression twitched slightly. After all the effort he had put into grooming Zi Huo, the latter didn't seem to care in the slightest.
Glancing at Mo Yu, the Lion King's gaze carried an indescribable emotion.
Mo Yu understood the meaning behind the look, so he cleared his throat and smiled at Zi Huo. "Nothing's happened. Little Doctor Fairy and the others have been managing the Yuan Mansion well. But Zi Huo, from now on, you should step down from your position as Hall Master and focus on being the Young Leader of the Majestic Lion Clan."
Zi Huo froze, his scarlet eyes filling with panic. "Boss, why? Did I do something wrong?"
Mo Yu shook his head, smiling. "No, you've done well. But the Majestic Lion Clan needs you now. After all, you're a member of the Majestic Lion Clan, and it's your responsibility to lead them back to their former glory. Don't worry, even if you leave the Yuan Mansion, our relationship won't change."
Hearing Mo Yu's explanation, Zi Huo breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't fully understand why his boss wanted him to take the position in the Majestic Lion Clan, but if that was Mo Yu's wish, he had no objections.
Seeing this, the Lion King finally relaxed. Losing such an outstanding clan member with the Primeval Lion Body would have been a huge joke for the Majestic Lion Clan.
"Who would have thought the long-lost Primeval Lion Body would reappear in our Majestic Lion Clan…" the Lion King murmured as he watched.
While Mo Yu and the others were talking, the sound of powerful winds suddenly echoed through the air. An elderly yet excited voice rang out beside them.
Mo Yu looked up to see a group of elderly men approaching. They were extremely old, their faces covered in deep wrinkles, yet beneath their frail appearances, terrifying power surged.
Leading them was a short, white-haired old man. He wore the simplest of robes, and his appearance was rather unremarkable. At first glance, he seemed easy to overlook.
But Mo Yu knew better—this man was the most dangerous among them. The aura emanating from him was no weaker than the Lion King's.
It was clear that this man must be the Great Elder of the Council of Elders, a figure of immense power within the Majestic Lion Clan.
"Hmph! I told you fools before that you were blind! You almost handed over a clan member who might inherit the Primeval Lion Bone! You should be ashamed!" the Lion King snorted coldly, sneering at the approaching elders.
Hearing this, the elders' faces filled with embarrassment. One of the black-robed elders behind the Great Elder grumbled defensively, "But the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan was pressuring us! We were only trying to—"
Before he could finish, the Great Elder waved his hand dismissively. "Yes, yes. It's our fault. If not for the Lion King's insistence, we nearly made a terrible mistake. The Primeval Lion Body means everything to our Majestic Lion Clan. If we have to oppose the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan, or even the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, we will resist to the end!"
Zi Yan blinked her big eyes, feeling confused.
What does this have to do with the Ancient Void Dragon Clan? We're not like those old Sky Demon Phoenix bullies who love to oppress the weak.
"Do you truly feel that way, Great Elder?" the Lion King asked seriously.
"Come now, Lion King. Don't test me," the Great Elder chuckled bitterly, then turned to Zi Huo. "We've been cautious for so long because our Majestic Lion Clan has been in decline for years. Though we still have our old reputation, the competition among the magical beast clans is fierce. We were afraid of drawing the attention of some upstart power. But as a member of the Majestic Lion Clan, my heart has always been for our clan's well-being. The Primeval Lion Body is crucial for our survival. A matured Primeval Lion Body bearer is destined to become a Dou Saint! If Zi Huo grows strong enough, our Majestic Lion Clan can return to the ranks of the great beast clans. The Sky Demon Phoenix Clan may want Zi Huo, but they'll have to go through me first!"
The Great Elder's elderly face took on a look of fierce determination.
Hearing this, the Lion King's expression softened with respect. Though they had different views, it was clear they both cared deeply for the clan.
"If that's the case, then with Zi Huo passing the trial of the Primeval Realm and gaining the Primeval Lion Body, the position of Young Leader should be his, right?" the Lion King asked with a smile.
"Of course. According to our clan's rules, Zi Huo is now officially the Young Leader of the Majestic Lion Clan. After familiarizing himself with our clan's affairs, he'll be ready to take on the role of Clan Leader," the Great Elder nodded.
Several elders behind the Great Elder exchanged glances. Just as they were about to object, the Great Elder waved them off, knowing exactly what they were thinking.
The elders were concerned about Zi Huo's unclear background. Traditionally, someone with his unknown origins wouldn't be eligible to become Clan Leader, at best serving as an elder or a high-ranking official like the Lion King.
But with the Primeval Lion Body, which had been lost for thousands of years, now reappearing, the Majestic Lion Clan couldn't afford to overlook such an asset.
Additionally, with the clan's decline and the lack of promising young talent, if they didn't choose a strong leader soon, the Majestic Lion Clan might vanish into history.
So despite their reservations, they couldn't let red tape stand in the way. And since Zi Huo had inherited the Primeval Lion Body in the Primeval Realm, he must have gained the ancestors' approval.
As for strength, Zi Huo had already reached the eighth tier as a magical beast, comparable to a human Dou Venerate. With the Primeval Lion Body, even some high-ranking Dou Venerates wouldn't stand a chance against him. Besides the Lion King and the Great Elder, there were few in the clan who could challenge him.
Given more time, Zi Huo would likely surpass both the Lion King and the Great Elder, becoming the Majestic Lion Clan's strongest member and leading them to glory once more.
"Since that's settled, let's announce Zi Huo's appointment as Young Leader of the Majestic Lion Clan to the rest of the clan," the Lion King said.
"I'll handle it. But with all the commotion from Zi Huo's transformation, I'm sure the clan is already well aware," the Great Elder laughed.
He was right. With the giant purple-gold lion and the deafening roar, the entire Majestic Lion Clan had likely guessed what had happened.
Every clan member was thrilled by the reappearance of the Primeval Lion Body, which had been missing for thousands of years.
But as the Majestic Lion Clan celebrated, a cold voice suddenly cut through the air.
"Oh? So the Majestic Lion Clan has chosen to defy our Sky Demon Phoenix Clan, I see…"
From the empty sky above the Majestic Lion Clan's territory, a ripple spread through the space, and three powerful figures stepped out from a crack in the void.
As the last person emerged, the crack slowly closed behind them.
The three figures hovered in the sky, and the clan members below stared up in horror at the sight.
"I'll give you one more chance: hand over the one who bears the blood of our Sky Demon Phoenix Clan!" the central figure, a middle-aged man in yellow robes, demanded coldly.
Though he appeared to be in his thirties, his aura was terrifyingly strong, even surpassing the Lion King's.
"Three Semi-Saints!" Mo Yu muttered gravely as he looked at the trio from the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan.
End of Chapter.
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