Chapter 598: Forced Retreat and Strengthening Ties with the Pill Tower
In the mountains, a powerful wave of energy quietly emanated, causing the surrounding energy of heaven and earth to become turbulent.
"What is this...?"
Countless eyes turned to the source, and when they saw the ancient palace, they were momentarily stunned. After a brief pause, someone sharp-eyed noticed something unusual and exclaimed in shock.
"That ancient palace is helping Mo Yu!"
Eyes widened in disbelief as they stared at the palace, which was now aiming its attacks at the Grand Sovereign. No one could understand why the mysterious ancient palace was intervening in the conflict between the Grand Sovereign and Mo Yu.
The Grand Sovereign was equally shocked. After a moment, his brow furrowed, and his face darkened. "Damn it! How did this brat get the help of this ancient palace?"
Even Mo Yu himself was taken aback by the assistance from the Heavenly Xuan Treasure Palace. After defeating the demonic shadow of the foreign evil race, the spirit of the palace had been in a weakened state. Its current intervention clearly indicated that Mo Yu was regarded as a true friend.
While everyone was processing these thoughts, the Heavenly Xuan Treasure Palace suddenly erupted with dazzling light. Beams of light burst forth like locusts from the palace.
Whoosh.
The rainbow-colored light hovered above Mo Yu like a river. Upon closer inspection, the river was composed entirely of countless brilliant weapons!
The Heavenly Xuan Treasure Palace possessed the power to forge weapons, and it held a vast arsenal inside. Although most of these weapons were at the sixth or seventh grade, the sheer number of them made it a terrifying force.
Boom!
With a thunderous roar, the storm of countless weapons surged forward like a ferocious dragon, tearing through the sky and violently charging at the Grand Sovereign.
"Man and blade as one, Bone Emperor Blade!"
The Grand Sovereign's eyes narrowed as he watched the storm of weapons. His pale blade gleamed, and vast amounts of Dou Qi (battle energy) flowed from his body, transforming into sharp and menacing sword energy.
Bang!
The weapon storm crashed into the Bone Emperor Blade, sending shockwaves that caused the surrounding mountains to collapse. Some unfortunate powerful individuals caught in the blast turned pale and were sent flying, coughing up blood.
Though the blade energy sliced through the storm, the weapon river surged back with renewed force, striking the Bone Emperor Blade again and again like a dragon lashing its tail.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The deafening sounds of impact echoed continuously. The earth crumbled, and space itself distorted under the pressure.
Everyone watched in awe as the storm of weapons relentlessly pounded the Bone Emperor Blade. Under such an onslaught of powerful weapons, even a Dou Saint-level fighter could barely withstand it!
Crack!
Finally, a crack appeared on the seemingly indestructible Bone Emperor Blade. The weapon, fused with the Grand Sovereign's soul and body, had been damaged!
Mo Yu smiled coldly. The Heavenly Xuan Treasure Palace originated from the Great Thousand World and, at its peak, had been a force at the supreme level, even stronger than the Dou Emperors of the Dou Qi Continent.
Even though it had declined over time, it was more than enough to deal with a two-star Dou Saint.
Sure enough, the weapon storm struck again, and the Bone Emperor Blade shattered with a loud explosion. The shockwave sent a figure flying backward.
The Grand Sovereign skidded across the ground, leaving a trail thousands of feet long before finally coming to a stop. His robe was torn, and his expression was dark. He hadn't expected the Heavenly Xuan Treasure Palace to be so ruthless in its attack.
"Damn it! Why is this ancient palace helping that little brat?"
The Grand Sovereign's eyes burned with fury and confusion as he glared at Mo Yu and cursed.
The Heavenly Xuan Treasure Palace was one of the most mysterious treasures on the continent, and for thousands of years, no one had understood its origins. It seemed to be an otherworldly artifact—immensely powerful and enigmatic.
Yet today, this mysterious treasure had chosen to assist a seemingly ordinary young man.
Could it be just because he was a weapon forger?
Boom!
While many were focused on the battle between the palace and the Grand Sovereign, another terrifying wave of energy erupted from a different direction.
All eyes turned toward the source, where two fierce warriors faced off, their overwhelming auras spreading a strong killing intent.
Among them was Zi Huo, wielding the Haotian Divine Hammer. His body had transformed into a half-lion, half-man form, with bulging veins writhing like dragons, releasing waves of terrifying power.
Roar!
Zi Huo's skin turned a deep purple-gold, and with a roar, his mane of sharp fur sprouted from beneath his skin. The veins on his arms also transformed into a purple-gold hue.
Boom!
With a stomp, Zi Huo launched himself forward like a purple-gold blur, the Haotian Divine Hammer crashing down like a mountain at Kunhuang. The air shattered under the weight of the hammer.
Clang!
Kunhuang's face changed slightly, and he met the blow with a powerful palm strike filled with terrifying energy. Sparks flew as the two forces collided, distorting the very fabric of space.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Though Kunhuang blocked the first strike, Zi Huo roared in fury, unleashing a barrage of hammer strikes. With the power of the Haotian Divine Hammer and his own formidable strength, Zi Huo began to gain the upper hand against Kunhuang, one of the three Phoenix Kings of the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan.
As the Heavenly Xuan Treasure Palace helped Mo Yu and Zi Huo dominated Kunhuang, the Grand Sovereign's mood plummeted.
At first, he had thought that capturing Mo Yu, even after his advancement to Dou Saint, would be easy. After all, the difference between early, mid, and late stages of Dou Saint was vast, and the Grand Sovereign had a full star advantage over Mo Yu.
However, Mo Yu proved to be a formidable adversary for the Soul Palace, difficult to deal with despite just breaking through to Dou Saint.
What frustrated the Grand Sovereign even more was that the Heavenly Xuan Treasure Palace was relentless, showing no mercy and seemingly intent on killing him.
"Damn it! I have no choice but to retreat!"
With his Bone Emperor Blade destroyed and his Dou Qi nearly exhausted, the Grand Sovereign knew that if the battle continued, he might not survive.
Having made his decision, he didn't hesitate. His body exploded into a cloud of black mist, tearing through the space locked by the Heavenly Xuan Treasure Palace. Grabbing the Second Sovereign, he disappeared into the mist.
"Mo Yu, we'll meet again, and next time, you won't be so lucky!"
His cold and venomous voice echoed through the mountains, filled with such hatred that it sent chills down the spines of those who heard it.
"This guy sure knows how to run…"
Seeing the Grand Sovereign flee so decisively, Mo Yu smirked. He knew this had been the Grand Sovereign's best chance to defeat him since he had just broken through to Dou Saint. The gap between their strengths was still significant, but once this opportunity passed, Mo Yu would soon catch up. When they met again, Mo Yu would be ready to deliver a big surprise.
"Damn Soul Palace! Always unreliable! They just fled without even a word!"
Kunhuang, still fighting Zi Huo, felt the Grand Sovereign's energy suddenly vanish. Turning around, he saw the Grand Sovereign escape into the black mist, and his fury surged.
The Soul Palace's leader, who had been the main force against Mo Yu, had fled at the first sign of trouble—true to the Soul Palace's reputation for cowardice!
Realizing this, Kunhuang began to consider retreating. His battle with Zi Huo had shown him just how formidable Zi Huo was. With the Haotian Divine Hammer in hand, Kunhuang could barely keep up.
"Hmph! This was all a misunderstanding. The Sky Demon Phoenix Clan will be taking its leave!"
Unable to overpower Zi Huo, Kunhuang summoned his majestic phoenix wings and, with a flap, generated a powerful gust of wind as he flew into the distance.
Seeing their elder flee, the remaining Sky Demon Phoenix warriors followed suit, casting fearful glances at Mo Yu and Zi Huo as they hurriedly retreated, their movements tinged with embarrassment.
"Big brother, should we chase them?" Zi Huo asked, his fierce face flashing with killing intent as he watched the fleeing Sky Demon Phoenix warriors.
Mo Yu thought for a moment, then shook his head. "No need. The Sky Demon Phoenix Clan is known for their speed, and we can't easily catch them. Besides, I've already collected many treasures from the Heavenly Xuan Treasure Palace, and others are surely eyeing them. Let's avoid unnecessary trouble for now. As for the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan, we'll settle the score later."
Zi Huo nodded. "Alright, I'll follow your lead."
"Thank you, senior, for your assistance!"
After calming Zi Huo, Mo Yu turned toward the Heavenly Xuan Treasure Palace and laughed, then flicked his finger, sending several ninth-grade weapons from his storage ring to hover in front of the Grand Elder of the Little Pill Tower and the Ancient Clan's Elder, Gu Kong.
"Thank you, young friend Mo Yu," they said, eyes burning with excitement as they eagerly grabbed the ninth-grade weapons. They knew these were gifts from Mo Yu to win their favor.
Casually handing out ninth-grade weapons—this young man was certainly someone worth befriending.
"Haha, it's nothing. I couldn't let the elders come all this way for nothing," Mo Yu said with a smile.
In the Heavenly Xuan Treasure Palace, Mo Yu had acquired nearly ten ninth-grade weapons, along with a treasure that could upgrade his Godly Black Thunder Spear into an emperor-grade weapon. His haul had been extraordinary.
Since the elders had not taken advantage of him during the battle, and he would need more allies against the Soul Palace, gifting them these weapons was a wise investment.
The Grand Elder of the Little Pill Tower gazed at the black cauldron, barely able to contain his excitement. "Thank you, young friend. This cauldron will be of great help to me. With it, I can increase my chances of successfully refining ninth-grade pills by twenty percent…"
"Twenty percent...?"
As the elder's words fell, the entire room fell silent, and even Gu Kong was taken aback.
Ninth-grade pills were the most precious on the Dou Qi Continent, and there were very few alchemists capable of refining them. Even the Grand Elder of the Little Pill Tower, one of the most skilled alchemists, had only a forty percent success rate.
But with this black cauldron, his success rate would rise to sixty percent—a truly terrifying improvement.
For the Grand Elder, this was the greatest gift of his life.
Gu Kong, holding his ninth-grade Nine Phoenix Golden Claw, couldn't help but feel slightly envious. Although his weapon could boost his combat power by thirty percent, it paled in comparison to the Grand Elder's cauldron.
Of course, he understood that this wasn't favoritism on Mo Yu's part—it was simply that the elder's status as an alchemist gave him a huge advantage.
"It seems the relationship between Yuan Mansion and the Pill Tower will only grow stronger," Gu Kong murmured to himself.
Indeed, after reluctantly putting away the black cauldron, the Grand Elder smiled broadly at Mo Yu and clasped his hands in gratitude.
"Haha, young friend Mo Yu, from now on, we are equals. Your matters are my matters!" (Chapter End)
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