Chapter 758: Entering the Divine Beast Origin
After confirming the participants, Mang Cang spoke in his steady, deep voice. "The Divine Beast Origin is one of the greatest sacred lands of the Spirit Beast Realm. Within it lie countless opportunities... but also endless perils.
In the ancient era, when the otherworldly races invaded, they destroyed the Divine Beast Origin and tainted it with their foul energy. Even after endless eons, that corruption has not fully dissipated. The malignant aura still festers within, often spawning strange and deadly phenomena."
Mo Yu nodded slightly. He was no stranger to the sinister power of those otherworldly races and knew well how bizarre and terrifying it could be.
For his avatar to help Cai Lin seize the divine blood of the Ancient Swallowing Python within the Origin, many life-threatening trials would surely await.
"Of course," Mang Cang continued, "the greatest danger within the Divine Beast Origin will not come from that residual corruption—but from other competitors. Countless prodigies from divine beast and spirit beast clans will enter the Origin to fight for fortune. Over the years, the bones of many so-called geniuses have been left behind there."
Upon hearing this, Mo Yu's avatar only smiled faintly. As an extension of his true self, he possessed the same will and determination—no matter how perilous the task, he would not falter in aiding Cai Lin.
"This time, there will be four from our clan entering the Divine Beast Origin," Mang Cang said, glancing at Cai Lin. "Cai Lin will be one of them."
He gestured toward the distance. "As for the other two, you should meet them now."
Whoosh!
As his words faded, two streaks of light shot from afar and landed gracefully upon the plaza. A man and a woman stepped out, both bowing respectfully before the clan chief.
Mo Yu and his avatar turned their gazes upon the pair.
The man was tall, handsome, and exuded a calm yet distant arrogance, like a mountain shrouded in cold mist. However, despite his apparent indifference, the avatar could sense an immense pressure from him—a suppressive aura that hinted at power beyond ordinary limits.
This man's cultivation was clearly at the Seventh-Grade Sovereign level.
Beside him stood a petite girl with seven-colored hair tied in a playful ponytail. Her eyes sparkled with liveliness and curiosity.
Sensing Mo Yu and his avatar's scrutiny, she smiled brightly, waving her small fists cheerfully. "My name's Mang Yu, and this is my brother, Mang Lie! We saw your fights earlier—so powerful! But are you really his avatar? You two don't look like energy projections... Are you twins?"
Mang Yu leaned in curiously, her bright smile and white tiger-teeth gleaming as her inquisitive gaze flicked between Mo Yu and his copy.
The avatar chuckled. "Indeed, we are one and the same, though independent. The bond of body and spirit links us together."
"Oh? Then what should my brother and I call you?" Mang Yu asked, tilting her chin thoughtfully.
"You may call me the same as him," the avatar said, smiling while glancing toward Mo Yu. "After all, we share the same name—Mo Yu. Isn't that right, my true self?"
Mo Yu laughed lightly. "As you wish. But remember—the Divine Beast Origin is perilous beyond compare. Keep Cai Lin safe inside. I'm trusting her to you."
"Rest assured," the avatar replied with a grin.
Mang Lie, silent until now, turned to both of them and spoke in a low, cool voice. "Since you've earned your place, we're allies now. Let's look after one another when the time comes."
The avatar nodded. "Naturally."
Mang Cang, watching the four interact, gave an approving nod before raising his voice. "Mo Yu, remain here for the next ten days. When that time passes, the Divine Beast Origin will open fully. Then, you four shall represent our Celestial Swallowing Python Clan in seeking its opportunities!"
All four bowed respectfully. "Understood, Clan Chief."
After defeating Zhao Xuan and Jia Qing, Mo Yu's avatar had firmly claimed the final slot. In the days that followed, Mo Yu himself remained within the Sky-Swallowing Realm, awaiting the opening of the Divine Beast Origin.
He avoided most company except Cai Lin's, content to spend time with her.
After years apart, their reunion was a tender one—filled with affection that made many of the younger male clan members wail in frustration. To them, Cai Lin had long been a goddess; seeing her in Mo Yu's arms was both envy and heartbreak embodied.
Time flowed swiftly between the serenity of companionship and the looming excitement of what was to come.
Ten days passed.
As the first beam of dawn split the clouds over the majestic Ten-Thousand Serpent Mountain, Mo Yu and his avatar opened their eyes simultaneously. A sharp glint flashed through their gazes.
The entire mountain range was stirring. Roars of movement echoed as countless winged figures streaked across the skies. For the Swallowing Python Clan, the opening of the Divine Beast Origin was an event of monumental significance.
Rising from their dwelling, Mo Yu and his avatar appeared in the courtyard just as a graceful figure descended—Cai Lin.
"Let's go. The Divine Beast Origin is about to appear."
Her radiant smile carried both excitement and serenity. With love rekindled, she looked even more breathtaking than ever before.
Mo Yu nodded, then soared into the air with his avatar, following Cai Lin toward the mountain's peak.
As they ascended, they passed crowds of clan members rushing upward. Though only a handful could enter, every warrior harbored dreams of glimpsing the gateway to that legendary realm.
Minutes later, they reached the summit. The mountain's vast plateau was already thronged with people. At the center stood Mang Cang and the clan's elders, power emanating from them like the weight of mountains.
Mang Lie and Mang Yu were already waiting.
The elders greeted Mo Yu courteously—after all, his status as an Upper Earth Sovereign, coupled with being Cai Lin's husband, made him a guest of high honor.
The avatar and Cai Lin landed beside Mang Lie and Mang Yu. The former remained impassive as ever, though his sister flashed the avatar a friendly, mischievous grin.
Mang Cang looked at the four and nodded in satisfaction before gazing skyward. "The Divine Beast Origin will manifest soon. When the time comes, my fellow elders and I shall tear the space open. You four must then enter immediately."
All four inclined their heads in unison.
He turned to Cai Lin and the avatar. "The Divine Beast Origin lies within the void of fractured space. Spatial turbulence runs rampant within—anyone caught in it will perish instantly. You two have never entered before, so when you arrive, stay close to Mang Lie at all times."
"Yes," both answered respectfully.
Mo Yu then approached them, his tone calm but firm. "Once you're inside, I'll wait here in the Sky-Swallowing Realm. Remember—your lives come first."
The avatar nodded. "Don't worry. I'll protect Cai Lin. No matter how dangerous it is, it can't be worse than what we faced on the Dou Qi Continent."
Mo Yu smiled at that. "I trust you."
Cai Lin's eyes gleamed with confidence. "I can take care of myself as well. Don't forget—I was once the Serpentfolk Queen, not a helpless flower."
Mo Yu chuckled softly. Indeed, the former Queen Medusa of the Gama Empire had been a name that struck fear into countless hearts.
Now, having awakened the Nine-Colored Swallowing Python bloodline, her cultivation had soared, placing her among the rare few from the Dou Qi Continent who ascended to Emperor level before entering the Great Thousand World.
Though she might not be the strongest among those entering today, her potential was undeniable.
"Here—take these." Mo Yu extended two luminous silver orbs crackling with lightning. "Thunder Pearls. Their explosion can gravely wound even peak Earth Sovereigns. Use them if you're cornered."
Both Cai Lin and the avatar's eyes brightened as they accepted the orbs.
With such weapons, they would stand a chance even against the most fearsome divine beast prodigies.
Mo Yu added, "And one more thing—your Force Ape bloodline is powerful, but not supreme. If you encounter remnants of ancient ape bloodlines within the Origin, seek them. Many perished there ages ago—you might find your next evolution."
The avatar clenched his fist. "I will. This is my chance to close the gap with you, my true self."
A faint smile touched Mo Yu's lips.
Then, suddenly, a storm erupted across the heavens. The air trembled as ripples spread through the sky like waves on water.
Mang Cang's eyes snapped open. "It's here!"
He thrust his palm forward, and a towering rainbow beam of seven-colored light shot skyward from his crown. Within it, the phantom of an enormous seven-colored python writhered, its radiance blazing like eternal fire.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
The other elders followed suit, releasing their power in unison. Beams of divine energy, like pillars of light, struck the air.
The void above twisted violently, space itself tearing open like fragile silk. From within that rift poured a black vacuum, thick with the scent of ancient wilderness.
Echoes of distant beastly roars reverberated throughout the world.
"Go!" Mang Cang's shout rolled like thunder.
Mang Lie seized Mang Yu and shot upward. Cai Lin and the avatar followed immediately, their figures vanishing into the gaping rift in space.
Boom!
The moment they slipped through, the spatial hole erupted with raging turbulence. The massive energy backlash shattered even the elders' combined attacks.
Mang Cang exhaled heavily. "Such domineering spatial currents…"
No wonder the portal could only remain open for moments, even when multiple Earth Sovereigns acted together.
He lowered his gaze, eyes tracking the void as it sealed shut.
"Now we wait," he murmured. "May they return safely this time."
(END CHAPTER)
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