Chapter 257: A Powerful Body and the Second Earth-Tier Dou Technique
The powerful aura radiating from Mo Yu left Lin Yan stunned, and even Xiao Yan and Xun'er, who were familiar with him, couldn't help but look shocked.
It took them a moment to recover, and when they exchanged glances, there was a hint of surprise in their eyes.
Cousin Mo Yu is still as strong as ever.
Although they knew that Mo Yu's strength had been improving rapidly, the fact that he had reached the level where he could go toe-to-toe with a fifth-tier magical beast in just a few months since arriving at the academy was astonishing.
Even Xun'er, the young leader of the ancient clan, couldn't hide the flicker of doubt in her eyes.
"With this kind of cultivation speed, not even some of the prodigies in our clan could compare. Could it be that Cousin Mo Yu has inherited the Dou Emperor bloodline from the Xiao Clan?" Xun'er thought.
Mo Yu didn't have the surname Xiao, but his mother was from the Xiao family, so there was a chance that he had inherited their Dou Emperor bloodline.
However, Xun'er couldn't understand why most Xiao family members had such diluted Dou Emperor blood, while Mo Yu, who only had half Xiao family blood, possessed such exceptional talent.
The members of Mo Bang, seeing this display of power, erupted into cheers. Their leader was indeed formidable.
It was common knowledge that the gap between a Dou Ling (Battle Spirit) and a Dou Wang (Battle King), while technically just one level, was massive. The difference between these two stages was greater than any of the prior advancements.
Before reaching the Dou Wang stage, battles relied solely on one's own Dou Qi. While some geniuses might have stronger or purer Dou Qi, no matter how much they had, it was still limited, with an eventual end.
However, once a person reached the Dou Wang stage, their Dou Qi could resonate with the near-limitless energy of the heavens and the earth, allowing them to draw on that power as their own. The ability to harness such terrifying strength—enough to split mountains—highlighted the massive gap between the two stages.
So when everyone saw that Mo Yu could fight on par with the Demon Storm Wolf King, they were stunned.
At that moment, Mo Yu wasn't paying attention to the reactions around him. He looked down at Xiao Yu, who, though normally radiant, now appeared pale and delicate as she lay in his arms. Concerned, he asked, "Xiao Yu, are you alright?"
Hearing his voice, Xiao Yu's long, trembling lashes fluttered, and she slowly opened her eyes. When she saw the handsome face in front of her, her eyes misted slightly, and she whispered in a guilty tone, "I… I'm fine. I'm sorry for causing you trouble again…"
Mo Yu smiled gently. "There's no trouble at all. You're my fiancée; it's my duty to protect you. Don't worry, I'll handle the rest."
He helped Xiao Yu stand up straight and then turned to Fu Ao, who was nearby, and said sternly, "Assemble a squad to protect my wife!"
"Yes, Boss!" Fu Ao nodded solemnly and quickly waved his hand, gathering a few members of Mo Bang to form a protective circle around Xiao Yu, personally ensuring her safety.
With Fu Ao and the others guarding her, Mo Yu felt relieved. As long as the Wolf King or one of the leading wolves didn't attack, Xiao Yu wouldn't be in any further danger.
"You should go now. Leave the rest to me," Mo Yu said softly as he stroked her soft hair.
Xiao Yu nodded but added worriedly, "Be careful."
"Don't worry. The Wolf King won't be able to do anything to me," Mo Yu replied confidently. Suddenly, a pair of Dou Qi wings, the Ziyun Wings, appeared on his back, and he rose into the air to face the towering Wolf King.
"It's Boss's flying Dou Technique…"
The students were already familiar with Mo Yu's Ziyun Wings from their journey through the mountains, but seeing him once again take to the sky filled them with excitement. With Dou Qi wings and such immense strength, Mo Yu seemed like a true Dou Wang.
"You brat, how dare you challenge the Storm Wolf Tribe? You're courting death!" the Demon Storm Wolf King growled, his eyes filled with wariness as he noticed the powerful aura emanating from Mo Yu's wings.
"Wolf King, I've told you already—hand over the Emerald Blue Crystal, and I'll leave peacefully," Mo Yu said calmly.
"Foolish human! You dare covet the Emerald Blue Crystal? Leave your life behind!"
Enraged by Mo Yu's persistence, the Wolf King's blood-red eyes burned with fury. He opened his massive mouth, and a blue whirlwind began to form within it.
The whirlwind was initially only two meters wide, but in moments, it expanded, becoming a towering tornado several meters tall.
From the Wolf King's mouth, the giant blue tornado roared toward Mo Yu with terrifying speed, carrying with it the shrill sound of a violent wind. As it passed, it tore the forest below into a wasteland, and the valley echoed with howling gusts.
Everyone watched in shock, fear, and anticipation as the tornado hurtled toward Mo Yu.
As the tornado grew larger in his vision, Mo Yu took a deep breath. He put away his Godly Black Thunder Spear, and within his body, his bones began to glow with silver lightning. If one could see beneath his skin, they would find his bones shining like fireflies, emitting a bright radiance.
His thunder-charged bones vibrated, sending waves of immense power coursing through his body.
Mo Yu clenched his fist and punched forward.
Silver light and thunder burst forth from his flesh.
Boom!
The moment his fist struck out, the sound of an explosion pierced the air, and the surrounding atmosphere seemed to tear apart, with cracks spreading outward like invisible hands ripping through space.
The silver light spread, making Mo Yu's entire arm seem as if it were made of silver.
Thunder Force Body, perfected!
Bang!
Under countless shocked gazes, Mo Yu, radiating with lightning, unleashed his fist, and it collided with the incoming tornado. A massive shockwave erupted on impact.
Where the shockwave passed, countless trees snapped in half, and yellow dust rose from the earth. Even the students had to shield their eyes from the debris.
Boom!
At the point where fist met tornado, a deafening explosion echoed across the valley. To everyone's amazement, the tornado was pierced straight through by the lightning-infused punch. Unable to maintain its form, the tornado grew smaller and smaller until it collapsed entirely.
Cries of astonishment rippled through the crowd of students.
"It's pure physical strength!" Lin Yan, who had just freed himself from fighting one of the leading wolves, finally understood the source of Mo Yu's sudden surge in power—it came from a body-refining Dou Technique!
"So, the boss isn't just powerful in soul strength. His physical strength is far beyond what most people can compare to," Lin Yan muttered in admiration, shaking his head.
Back when they first met, Mo Yu had subdued Lin Yan with just his soul power. Today, Lin Yan realized that Mo Yu's physical strength was equally terrifying. To fight a fifth-tier magical beast using only physical power at the Dou Ling stage was something few could achieve.
"Cousin Mo Yu must be using an Earth-Tier body-refining Dou Technique," Xun'er said in awe, her small mouth slightly open in surprise.
Earth-Tier Dou Techniques were not only incredibly powerful, but they also couldn't be fully mastered unless one was at least at the Dou Wang or Dou Huang level. Yet, here was Mo Yu, at the Dou Ling stage, not only mastering an Earth-Tier Dou Technique but also reaching perfection in one of the most difficult types—the body-refining Dou Technique.
"Cousin Mo Yu is improving faster and faster. I can't fall too far behind. Once we return to the inner academy, I need to break through to the Dou Ling stage in the Skyburning Qi Refining Tower!" Xiao Yan thought determinedly as he watched the fierce battle unfold.
In the battlefield, after seeing its tornado attack fail, the Demon Storm Wolf King's beastly eyes flashed with surprise, and a fierce blue light flared around its body.
With a violent swing of its enormous paw, a brilliant blue light burst forth, slashing down toward Mo Yu. The paw was so powerful that it tore through the air, leaving sharp sonic booms in its wake.
Seeing the physical attack from the Wolf King, Mo Yu's face grew serious, but his battle intent only intensified. His Ziyun Wings fluttered behind him, and his right hand clenched tightly. In an instant, his body surged with thunderous energy, and he punched toward the wolf's claw.
Boom!
Bright lightning exploded as Mo Yu's fist collided with the massive claw. The clash of energies sent a sharp cracking sound echoing through the sky.
Though his attack was blocked, the Wolf King let out a low growl. Its huge body twisted and launched another ferocious attack, moving with shocking speed for a creature its size.
Surprisingly, instead of dodging, Mo Yu met the Wolf King's attacks head-on, engaging in a fierce, close-quarters battle with the beast.
The students below were stunned, jaws dropping in disbelief. After all, getting into a physical fight with a magical beast known for its monstrous strength was hardly the most intelligent tactic.
But as lightning and wind clashed repeatedly, it soon became clear that Mo Yu was holding his own. In fact, the two seemed evenly matched!
In the sky, the Wolf King's massive body darted and weaved, while Mo Yu stood his ground, exchanging blow after blow—punches against claws, legs against hooves, flesh against flesh in a brutal clash of strength.
The students fighting below, battling the regular Storm Wolves, looked up in awe at the dazzling spectacle above.
Even the shockwaves from their battle were strong enough to obliterate a Dou Shi (Battle Master) or even a Da Dou Shi (Great Battle Master).
"Haha! Incredible! This is the power of a perfected Thunder Force Body!"
Amid the intense battle, the Wolf King managed to land a heavy blow on Mo Yu's chest, sending him stumbling backward.
Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Mo Yu showed no signs of discouragement. In fact, his eyes gleamed with excitement.
The Thunder Force Body, an Earth-Tier body-refining Dou Technique, was terrifyingly powerful.
With his current strength as a five-star Dou Ling, combined with his profound foundation and formidable body, Mo Yu was able to go toe-to-toe with a fifth-tier magical beast without being at a disadvantage. It was exhilarating!
"Awooo!"
The Demon Storm Wolf King let out a low growl, its blood-red eyes fixed on Mo Yu. A flicker of fear crept into its gaze as it recognized the pressure Mo Yu's strength had placed on it.
"You've completely tested my patience, human!" the Wolf King roared.
The blue light around the Wolf King's body intensified, and soon the wind in the valley began howling violently.
A moment later, a deep, murderous voice echoed through the valley.
"Demon Hurricane Slash!"
In the air, the Wolf King's cold voice rang out, and as it did, the wind in the valley suddenly froze.
Then, with a massive gust, a powerful force began gathering in the sky. Within moments, the energy had concentrated, and a sharp, piercing sound filled the air as it ripped through the atmosphere like a shrieking whistle.
"Whoosh!"
A massive, blurred, blue figure shot down from the sky. Although it was difficult to see clearly, the energy it contained took the form of a giant Storm Wolf, composed entirely of condensed wind.
This storm wolf was unbelievably fast, and the swirling vortex of wind on its surface made it clear that it was formed from compressed air, packed with destructive power.
The blue wolf-shaped energy shot straight toward Mo Yu. It was obvious that the Demon Storm Wolf King had unleashed its most powerful attack in a bid to kill him!
Seeing this, Mo Yu's face grew serious. He extended his right hand, and the Godly Black Thunder Spear appeared in his grip.
In the sky, Mo Yu raised the spear calmly. Instantly, a silver-white light radiated from the spear's tip. As the spear sliced through the air, the surrounding space seemed to warp and blur.
Gripping the now radiant, silver-white spear tightly, Mo Yu let out a low growl and launched himself forward.
"Instant Flash!"
With a light tap of his foot in mid-air, Mo Yu's figure left an afterimage that shimmered in the fading sunlight.
The students watching from below were left speechless by the speed of his movement. Mo Yu's speed was terrifying.
As the afterimage faded, Mo Yu reappeared in front of the massive, fearsome windstorm wolf.
Though his small body seemed insignificant compared to the enormous energy wolf, Mo Yu's presence was anything but.
The massive pressure from the storm wolf couldn't move Mo Yu an inch.
In an instant, Mo Yu halted his forward rush, spun his body 180 degrees, and with a powerful stomp in mid-air, the black spear in his hand erupted with blinding lightning, forcing the onlookers below to squint against the glare.
"Earth-Tier Dou Technique: Nine Heavens Thundercloud Rift!"
A deafening roar echoed across the valley as a torrent of lightning surged from the spear, crackling through the air.
Boom!
As the two forces collided, the students heard a massive explosion, followed by waves of lightning and wind ripping through the sky.
The terrifying energy, like a barrage of cannon fire, crashed into the ground, leaving massive craters ten meters wide. Thick cracks snaked across the earth, spreading into the forest.
"So… this is what a battle on the level of a Dou Wang is like…" the students murmured in awe, cautiously avoiding the terrifying lightning and wind. Their gazes were glued to the sky, where the outcome of the fierce battle remained uncertain.
(End of Chapter)
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