Chapter 597: Man and Blade as One, The Spirit Takes Action
"Mo Yu, he's out!"
As Mo Yu appeared, the atmosphere in the area exploded with excitement. Countless people gazed at him with a mix of shock and greed. Everyone had witnessed how the Grand Supreme Lord and the other nine left the Heavenly Profound Treasure Hall in a sorry state. Although no one knew exactly what had happened inside, it was clear that the Grand Supreme Lord and the other groups had likely come out empty-handed.
But Mo Yu was different. He was a renowned weapon refiner on the continent, and given how long he had stayed inside the hall, it was obvious that he had made some surprising gains.
They all knew how incredible the treasures stored within the ancient hall's vault were. If Mo Yu had entered and emerged unscathed, claiming he hadn't gained anything would be hard for anyone to believe.
As Mo Yu's figure appeared, he lifted his head and saw the countless eyes focused on him, filled with greed like a pack of wolves. Their greenish gazes reflected pure desire.
"Big brother!"
Zihuo, upon seeing Mo Yu, smiled with relief and rushed over, his massive frame moving like a bodyguard. He stood beside Mo Yu, just like in the past. The old demon Tianming also quickly arrived and stood by Mo Yu's side.
Mo Yu nodded slightly. Although Zihuo and the old demon didn't speak, he could sense the unusual atmosphere around them. It was clear that this tension was directed at him.
The strained atmosphere persisted for a while before the Grand Supreme Lord finally stepped forward. From a distance, Kunhuang from the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan also showed an unreadable expression.
"You're truly full of surprises," the Grand Supreme Lord said, staring coldly at Mo Yu with a sneer that hinted at both jealousy and astonishment.
Mo Yu sneered back. "Why so surprised? Didn't you also enter the ancient hall? What's so special about me?"
The Grand Supreme Lord eyed Mo Yu from top to bottom, noticing that he didn't show any signs of exhaustion or depleted Dou Qi. His gaze turned cold, and he said, "Stop pretending. The ancient hall must not have drained your power. I'm curious what you did inside. Could it be that your identity as a weapon refiner gave you special treatment in there? If so, hand over the weapons you obtained. Otherwise, you won't be able to escape from here under so many watchful eyes."
Mo Yu raised an eyebrow. The truth was that he had indeed gained several powerful weapons inside the Heavenly Profound Treasure Hall, but he didn't expect the Grand Supreme Lord to figure it out so quickly. Indeed, experience speaks for itself.
"Hand over my weapons? Do you have the strength to take them from me?" Mo Yu scoffed, showing no intention of hiding his gains.
The Grand Supreme Lord was momentarily taken aback, and those around him, including Kunhuang, had a strange gleam in their eyes.
"Kid, be smart and hand over what you've taken. You can't enjoy so many weapons alone," the Grand Supreme Lord said coldly, his eyes fixed on Mo Yu.
At the same time, several eyes from the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan locked onto Mo Yu, and Kunhuang even stepped closer to stand beside the Grand Supreme Lord, signaling his intent.
Clearly, the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan wasn't pleased with Mo Yu for hoarding the weapons of the Heavenly Profound Treasure Hall.
Everyone on the surrounding mountains watched with heated eyes, but none dared step forward, as the Grand Supreme Lord's power was still intimidating.
"Mo Yu, give my Sky Demon Phoenix Clan two Nine-Rank weapons, and I will leave," Kunhuang said, his eyes trained on Mo Yu.
"Stealing from my big brother won't be so easy!" Zihuo growled, his face turning fierce as he saw the situation worsening for Mo Yu.
"Heh, such boldness," Kunhuang mocked, his voice filled with disdain. "Even with your Primordial Lion Body, you're still just a junior. Isn't the Absolute Lion Clan down to only one Dou Saint now? And yet you dare stand up for someone else? Are you looking for death?"
As Kunhuang spoke, a terrifying aura erupted from his body, swirling around like a tornado, making the air in the area hard to breathe.
At the same time, the Grand Supreme Lord pushed his Dou Saint power to the limit. The two fearsome auras collided in the sky like a gathering storm, making even the heavens tremble.
Two Dou Saints—together, they could easily wipe out 99% of the factions on the continent with a wave of their hands!
Countless eyes turned to Mo Yu, wondering how the youngest Dou Saint on the continent would respond when faced with two powerful Dou Saints.
Under the gaze of so many, Mo Yu slowly looked up. His expression remained calm, and a cold smile played on his lips.
"Zihuo, are you afraid?" Mo Yu asked, his silver eyes glinting with the fury of a storm about to break.
"Hah! We weren't scared in the Northwest Continent, so why would we be now?" Zihuo grinned, his face radiating an even fiercer energy than in the past.
"In that case... let's fight."
Mo Yu smiled. Though his face was young, a chilling aura crept across it, and his power began to surge wildly.
The countless strong men in the mountains looked on in astonishment as Mo Yu's aura exploded. Another battle, fiercer than the previous one, was about to begin, involving four Dou Saints!
Even Elder Gu Kong of the Gu Clan and the Grand Elder of the Little Pill Tower turned their attention to the scene. Although they wouldn't offend Mo Yu over some weapons, they weren't going to intervene in the fight either, preferring to watch from the sidelines.
Mo Yu's boldness, however, surprised even them. The Grand Supreme Lord was a well-known two-star Dou Saint, while Mo Yu had just broken through to Dou Saint. Though the younger man had greater potential, it was uncertain who would win in a direct confrontation.
"Heh, Kunhuang, after we kill him, we'll split the spoils between our two clans," the Grand Supreme Lord said with a cold smile, turning to Kunhuang.
"Exactly," Kunhuang nodded, his eyes filled with fiery greed as he gazed at Mo Yu.
"Heh, sounds like a nice dream. Are you two fools really thinking you can kill me so easily?" Mo Yu's eyes turned icy cold as he faced the overwhelming pressure of the two Dou Saints. He stepped forward and sneered.
"I'll make sure you die without a single complaint," the Grand Supreme Lord said darkly, his killing intent surging.
"Zihuo, Kunhuang is yours to deal with," Mo Yu said, glancing at Zihuo.
"Don't worry, big brother. Leave him to me," Zihuo nodded resolutely. Though he had only recently broken through to the Dou Saint level, his Primordial Lion Body gave him strength that rivaled Kunhuang's.
Mo Yu nodded, and with a flick of his sleeve, a black light shot out toward Zihuo.
"What's this?"
Zihuo caught the object, feeling the weight pull down his arm. His eyes widened, and he had to channel his strength to hold it steady.
Looking down, he saw a massive black hammer in his hands. It was covered in intricate, mysterious patterns, and the weight seemed to thicken the very air around it.
Zihuo's eyes lit up as he felt the power surging from the hammer. He swung it down once, and to everyone's shock, a massive crack split the earth, tearing through the ground and splitting a distant mountain peak in two!
"What a weapon!"
Zihuo grinned widely, clearly pleased with the hammer's immense power. It matched his fierce and powerful physique perfectly.
"This is the Haotian Divine Hammer, a Nine-Rank weapon. It suits you well," Mo Yu said with a smile.
"Haotian Divine Hammer, what a great name!" Zihuo muttered, then laughed as he thanked Mo Yu. "Thanks, big brother!"
"There's no need to thank me, we're brothers," Mo Yu replied, smiling calmly.
The surrounding warriors all narrowed their eyes at the sight of the hammer. It was clear that the black hammer in Zihuo's hand was of top quality, comparable to the most prized Nine-Rank pills!
"Seems like your haul was quite impressive," the Grand Supreme Lord remarked, his eyes burning with greed as he stared at Zihuo's hammer. Even as a Dou Saint, the immense power radiating from the hammer made him uneasy.
Clearly, this was one of the treasures Mo Yu had obtained from the ancient hall.
"If you want it, you'll have to prove yourself," Mo Yu said coldly, his words cutting like a blade.
"I'll deal with him," the Grand Supreme Lord growled, his killing intent surging. His desire to kill Mo Yu was now uncontrollable.
"And I'll take care of the Absolute Lion Clan brat," Kunhuang said, casting a disdainful glance at Zihuo.
"Let's get started, then!"
The Grand Supreme Lord let out a sinister laugh as he raised his hand. A massive bone blade appeared, floating before him.
With a swift motion, he jumped onto the blade, and as his body glowed with energy, he slowly merged into the bone blade itself.
"Man and blade as one."
Seeing this, Elder Gu Kong of the Gu Clan raised his eyebrows in surprise. Even he couldn't help but feel a strong sense of danger from this technique.
"Mo Yu, after hundreds of years of practice, I've finally fused my body with the Bone Emperor Blade. This is the first time I'll use it in battle, and I'll use you to christen it!"
The massive Bone Emperor Blade hovered in the sky, and on its surface, the Grand Supreme Lord's face appeared, laughing maniacally. The blade glowed with eerie white light, and blood-red veins spread across its surface like a network of blood vessels.
Whoosh!
The Grand Supreme Lord's voice had barely faded when the Bone Emperor Blade trembled and vanished without a trace.
"So fast!"
As the Bone Emperor Blade disappeared, Mo Yu's instincts kicked in. He quickly leaped backward, and just as he moved, the space before him rippled. A sharp blade slashed down, missing his head by mere inches!
"Heh, not bad reflexes!"
Though his first strike missed, the Grand Supreme Lord laughed again. The blade trembled, and a strange ringing sound echoed in the air. Countless blade shadows appeared, surrounding Mo Yu and aiming for his vital points.
"Divine Might Black Thunder Spear!"
Seeing the relentless attack, Mo Yu's expression grew serious. He summoned the Divine Might Black Thunder Spear, now fused with the Emperor Weapon Embryo, into his hand. With a flick of his wrist, the spear released a barrage of spear shadows that formed a defensive web around him.
Although the spear had not yet fully evolved into an Emperor Weapon, its power and aura were already on par with a typical Nine-Rank weapon. As Mo Yu wielded it, it became an unstoppable force.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Countless blade shadows rained down on the spear's defenses, each clash sparking a shower of light. Every time the spear and blade met, the surrounding space tore open with dark, gaping cracks.
Ch-ch-ch-ch!
Despite Mo Yu's turtle-shell-like defense, the Grand Supreme Lord's attacks only grew fiercer, pushing the speed of his strikes to the limit. Mo Yu's face darkened with concentration. Just this one move alone allowed the Grand Supreme Lord to challenge even a late two-star Dou Saint.
Mo Yu, on the other hand, was only at the early stage of the one-star Dou Saint level. Even with the enhancement of his Heavenly Firmament Thunder Body, he could only fight at the level of a late-stage one-star Dou Saint.
Bang!
As Mo Yu focused on his defense, a sudden sense of danger flared in his mind. He ducked sharply, narrowly avoiding the next attack.
Boom!
In the blink of an eye, the spear shadows surrounding him were torn apart by a blinding slash of blade light. The sharp blade struck Mo Yu's shoulder with a heavy thud.
The instant the blade made contact with Mo Yu's robe, a protective light flared, briefly stalling the attack. But the light was quickly shattered, and the Bone Emperor Blade dug deep into Mo Yu's shoulder.
Clang!
Instead of blood, a shower of sparks flew as the blade struck Mo Yu. Fragments of armor flew from the point of impact, revealing that Mo Yu had summoned his ancient Worm Emperor Armor just in time to block the fatal blow.
Ding!
With the Bone Emperor Blade knocked back, Mo Yu swung his spear, sending the blade flying.
Looking at the wound on his shoulder, Mo Yu's face grew serious. It had been a long time since anyone had broken through his defenses so easily.
"You've got quite a tough body," the Grand Supreme Lord sneered as his face reappeared on the surface of the Bone Emperor Blade. "But your attack speed is far too slow. You can't keep up with me when I've merged with my blade."
Mo Yu didn't respond, simply nodding in acknowledgment of the Grand Supreme Lord's strength. His skill alone allowed him to challenge late two-star Dou Saints.
However, just as Mo Yu was preparing to use his trump card, a terrifying energy suddenly surged from the distant Heavenly Profound Treasure Hall. The entire atmosphere seemed to quake, and the surrounding energy grew chaotic.
The energy quickly gathered into a concentrated force, and its target became clear—it was the Grand Supreme Lord, still fused with his Bone Emperor Blade.
Clearly, the spirit of the Heavenly Profound Treasure Hall had stepped in to help Mo Yu.
(End of Chapter)
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