Chapter 719: Departure, Shangzhi Continent
"Oh, does Lord Thunder Emperor come from the same lower-plane continent as young friend Xiao Yan?"
Luo Tianshen paused at Mo Yu's question, then asked in surprise.
He never imagined that the two most exceptional lower-plane youths he had encountered both hailed from the same origin—it was far too coincidental.
Seeing that Luo Tianshen had indeed met Xiao Yan as in the original tale, Mo Yu smiled faintly. "Hehe, Xiao Yan is my distant cousin. We broke through the lower-plane shackles together and entered the Great Thousand World."
"I see…"
Luo Tianshen gradually withdrew his astonishment, then sighed. "Truth be told, my meeting with young friend Xiao Yan was also a stroke of chance. It happened on a remote continent, though it lay within the territory governed by my Luo God Clan.
Since you too broke through from a lower plane, Lord Thunder Emperor, you must understand that the energy cultivated in those lower realms at the start is not spiritual energy.
For instance, young friend Xiao Yan cultivated something called Dou Qi, which, upon entering the Great Thousand World, gradually assimilates into purer spiritual power.
Most powerhouses who shatter their plane's shackles and arrive here find this process utterly foreign. As strong cultivators, they instinctively resist allowing the fruits of their hard-earned Dou Qi to be overtaken by an unfamiliar energy.
This leads to conflict—the assimilation of spiritual power versus their own resistance—which poses a significant crisis. It is the first major hurdle every such ascendant must face."
Luo Tianshen chuckled. To powerhouses of the Great Thousand World, the issue might seem trivial or even comical, but for those shattering plane barriers to arrive here, it was a profound headache.
Mo Yu nodded in agreement. Had he not known the Great Thousand World's energy system in advance, he too would have fiercely resisted the spiritual assimilation—let alone using it to break through to Earth Supreme.
"And it was at that time that I encountered young friend Xiao Yan. Seeing his youth and his recent ascent from a lower plane, I lent a hand to help him complete the spiritual assimilation," Luo Tianshen said with a light laugh.
At that, he glanced at Mo Yu with genuine admiration.
By conventional wisdom, those who shattered plane shackles from lower realms were invariably prodigies of unmatched talent and resolve. Though limited in their home planes due to inherent constraints, once entering the Great Thousand World and adapting, they would soar like tigers in the mountains or dragons in the seas—shining brightly even amid this realm's gathering of titans and overlords.
Yet someone as ferocious as Mo Yu, single-handedly challenging the Blood God Clan and defeating an Upper Earth Supreme as a mere Lower Earth Supreme, was exceedingly rare.
Even Luo Tianshen treated Mo Yu with utmost humility, addressing him as Lord Thunder Emperor.
For in his eyes, Mo Yu's youth and achievements foretold boundless potential—perhaps even ascension to the legendary Heavenly Sovereign realm, becoming a true colossus of the Great Thousand World.
Hearing Luo Tianshen's account, Mo Yu cupped his hands in thanks. "I appreciate Patriarch Luo's assistance to my cousin Xiao Yan."
"Hehe, Lord Thunder Emperor is too polite. It was merely a small effort on my part," Luo Tianshen replied graciously, waving it off.
"Patriarch Luo, you are the senior. In the future, simply call me by name—no need for such titles," Mo Yu said with a smile. He then continued, "Do you know where my cousin Xiao Yan headed next?"
Luo Tianshen's face took on a thoughtful expression, then he shook his head. "Thunder Emperor… young friend Mo Yu, after I helped young friend Xiao Yan with his spiritual assimilation, he mentioned that upon entering the Great Thousand World, he had become separated from his companions.
Thus, after bidding me farewell, he set off alone to find them. As for his whereabouts, I truly do not know."
Disappointment flickered in Mo Yu's eyes. The Great Thousand World was vast beyond measure; with the trail gone cold, reuniting with Xiao Yan would take time.
Yet he quickly shook it off. Xiao Yan, destined to become the renowned Flame Emperor of the Great Thousand World, would not vanish forever. And with Mo Yu's own fame now resounding, Xiao Yan and the others would surely hear of it and take heart.
For now, he would focus on growing stronger. As long as he and Xiao Yan continued to advance, they would meet again at the pinnacle.
Only Cai Lin gave him pause, stirring a thread of worry. But recalling the infamous Queen Medusa of the Jia Ma Empire from days past, he quelled it. She was no fragile girl in need of protection—she was the queen of the Snake-People Clan.
"Young friend Mo Yu, newly arrived in the Great Thousand World, might I invite you to visit my Luo God Clan as a guest? As for young friend Xiao Yan's whereabouts, I can dispatch the Luo God Clan's scouts to inquire on your behalf," Luo Tianshen offered with a smile while Mo Yu pondered.
Mo Yu blinked, then shook his head politely. "My apologies, Patriarch Luo. I have matters to attend to and cannot visit the Luo God Clan just yet."
Disappointment crossed Luo Tianshen's eyes. With Mo Yu's talent and strength, allying him to their cause would neutralize the Blood God Clan's threat indefinitely.
But as a seasoned veteran, he masked it swiftly. "Then I wish young friend Mo Yu success in your endeavors. The doors of the Luo God Clan remain ever open to you."
With that, Luo Tianshen cupped his hands once more toward Mo Yu. Space rippled, and his figure vanished in an instant.
As Luo Tianshen departed and the Blood God Clan withdrew, silence fell over heaven and earth once again. Whether the masses on the Ten-Thousand Armament Golden Platform or the hidden powerhouses observing in secret, all who gazed upon the slender figure amid the sea of thunder could not help but swallow hard.
They knew that after today, the name of Thunder Emperor Mo Yu would sweep through the Great Thousand World like a whirlwind.
And in the forest of powerhouses here, Thunder Emperor Mo Yu would claim his rightful place.
The Yuchang Family erupted in wild joy, while the Gongshu Clan wore faces ashen with despair.
Amid the countless reverent stares, Mo Yu descended slowly to Yuchang Yuan and the others.
"Greetings, Lord Thunder Emperor!"
Led by Yuchang Yuan, the Yuchang Family members bowed deeply in unison.
An Earth Supreme was a supreme existence to them. Even with Mo Yu standing plainly before them, the scene felt like a dream.
Mo Yu smiled lightly at Yuchang Yuan and the rest. "Hehe, no need for such formality, Patriarch Yuchang. Call me by name. Truth be told, it was thanks to your Yuchang Family's Heavenly River Space that I successfully advanced to Earth Supreme."
Yuchang Yuan and the others paused, then joy bloomed on their faces. This deepened their bond with Mo Yu immeasurably.
"Right, I need to head to the Tianluo Continent. Does your Gongshu Family have a teleportation spirit array?" Mo Yu asked suddenly, noting their delight.
"Oh, the Tianluo Continent—a teleportation spirit array?" Yuchang Yuan blinked in confusion at the abrupt request but replied promptly, "Yes, Mr. Mo Yu, please follow me."
Moments later, under Yuchang Yuan's guidance, Mo Yu arrived deep within the Yuchang Family stronghold.
Nodding at the teleportation spirit array before him, Mo Yu committed it to memory. According to the Wind Emperor, the Tianluo Continent lay exceedingly far away. Even for a Sovereign powerhouse, traversing it without such an array would demand half a year of nonstop travel—and that assumed no obstacles.
Between major continents stretched vast oceans or perilous natural barriers that daunted even Sovereigns. Some were severed by spatial torrents, making passage deadly even for the mighty.
Thus, Mo Yu preferred the convenience and safety of teleportation arrays to reach the Tianluo Continent.
"In that case, Patriarch Yuchang, we part ways here," Mo Yu said with a light smile.
Seeing Yuchang Yuan's somewhat downcast expression, he added, "By the way, Patriarch Yuchang—if I establish a force in the future, would you be willing to join?"
Artificers in the Great Thousand World were known as Spirit Artifact Masters, holding exalted status. The Yuchang Family, a pivotal lineage of such masters on the Ten-Thousand Armament Continent, was too valuable for Mo Yu to overlook.
Yuchang Yuan's dejected look froze, then he exclaimed hastily, "Willing! This old man is more than willing!"
Mo Yu's talent and prowess were evident. As the saying went, leaning on a great tree brought shade; with the chance to align with him, Yuchang Yuan seized it eagerly.
Pleased with the agreement, Mo Yu smiled and summoned lightning in his palm, swiftly forming a silver thunder token.
He tossed it to Yuchang Yuan. "This is my Silver Thunder Token for communication. If trouble arises, send a message or simply crush it."
With that, Mo Yu stepped into the array. A flick of his finger sent a beam of spiritual light into it, igniting a blaze of radiance. Space warped violently.
Whoosh!
The array's glow peaked, forming a swirling vortex of suction. Mo Yu transformed into a streak of light, plunging into it and vanishing in a blink.
This was a vast, azure ocean, endless and boundless, stretching to the horizon. Occasionally, massive fish-like spirit beasts breached the surface, churning towering waves.
Sizzle.
Above the sea, space suddenly twisted. Violent spatial fluctuations erupted, birthing a vortex. From it shot a figure, materializing in the air over the waters.
Mo Yu's gaze swept the expanse, a faint surprise crossing his face.
"This is…" Mo Yu murmured in puzzlement.
The Wind Emperor manifested beside him, his vast experience shining through. He produced a glowing scroll and unfurled it, revealing intricate lines forming an immense, incomprehensible map.
The Wind Emperor scanned it briefly, then pointed to a region. Ripples spread across the map, which magnified and sharpened until a light dot appeared in that area.
"We are here now, in the ocean beyond the Ten-Thousand Armament Continent. Further ahead lies the Liuyun Continent, where we can use its teleportation arrays to reach others," the Wind Emperor explained with a smile.
Mo Yu studied the map intently, sensing the subtle spiritual fluctuations emanating from it.
"This is a spirit artifact?" Mo Yu asked.
"Indeed, a Spirit Map—specially crafted for charting the Great Thousand World. Most who venture out carry one; this is the one I prepared before my fall.
Without it, reaching the Tianluo Continent would be no easy feat," the Wind Emperor confirmed with a nod.
"How long until we arrive at the Tianluo Continent?" Mo Yu inquired.
"To get there, we'll need to transit through at least dozens of continents, chaining their teleportation arrays. Fortunately, as an Earth Supreme, you can traverse the Spirit Sea far swifter than ordinary Sovereigns. All told, it should take about five days," the Wind Emperor replied.
Mo Yu paused, then nodded. Five days was not overly long.
Over the following days, Mo Yu pressed on relentlessly, traversing continent after continent in a blur of motion. Under such haste, the Tianluo Continent drew steadily nearer.
One day, his pace finally slowed.
He now stood on a continent known as Shangzhi. This land housed a direct teleportation array to the Tianluo Continent, marking the final leg of his long journey.
Shangzhi boasted the grandest auction house among a dozen nearby continents. Countless heavenly treasures, divine artifacts, and secret arts flowed here through myriad channels—some shadowy, but none cared. Everyone knew that on Shangzhi Continent, anything could be bought.
Provided one had sufficient Supreme Spirit Liquids.
And it was here, on the Wind Emperor's advice, that Mo Yu halted his steps.
For this place held two crucial items needed to revive the Wind Emperor.
The Vital Spirit Holy Fruit.
And the Undying Corpse Saliva.
(END CHAPTER)
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