Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 148: Mo Yu's Strategy and the Furious Dou Ling Expert

Seeing Huang Lie's Dou Qi armor, Mo Yu's expression remained unchanged. With a powerful step forward, he charged straight at Huang Lie, twisting his body with an eerie agility to avoid the sharp iron knuckles aimed at him. Mo Yu then spun his body and forced his elbow down with a fierce blow aimed directly at Huang Lie's armored chest.

"Thunder Armor!"

A low shout echoed in Mo Yu's mind as his entire aura suddenly became as fierce as a wild beast. The thirty lightning patterns on his elbow lit up simultaneously, carrying a force that seemed as heavy as a thousand pounds, producing sharp sonic booms as his elbow descended.

Noticing the terrifying power suddenly surging from Mo Yu's elbow, Huang Lie's previous smug expression faltered. He hadn't expected Mo Yu, merely a Dou Shi, to unleash such a powerful attack. Quickly, Huang Lie channeled his Dou Qi, causing his chest armor to glow even brighter.

"Boom!"

Mo Yu's elbow struck Huang Lie's chest armor directly. The impact unleashed a force comparable to that of a top-tier second-grade magical beast, causing the ground around them to crack under the pressure.

"Impressive, kid! I didn't expect you to know such advanced Dou Techniques. I really underestimated you!" Huang Lie's body trembled violently as his face turned pale. A trace of blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.

As Huang Lie wiped the blood from his mouth, his face twisted in fury, making him look like a raging lion. He couldn't believe that a mere boy had managed to push him, a seasoned Dou Shi, to such a state.

"You little brat! Today, you must die!" Huang Lie roared in anger. He shot out his left hand, gripping Mo Yu's wrist tightly before the boy could pull back. His right fist, now glowing with intense yellow Dou Qi, gathered a terrifying force that made everyone around them shudder. Huang Lie aimed his fist directly at Mo Yu's chest, ready to deliver a devastating blow.

If the punch connected, Mo Yu would likely be gravely injured, if not killed outright.

As the fierce wind from Huang Lie's impending punch bore down on him, Mo Yu's expression hardened. A glint of ruthlessness flashed across his face as he channeled his silver Dou Qi into his right hand, and with a sudden twist, he aimed another powerful punch directly at the crack in Huang Lie's armor.

The two fighters' punches passed each other by, each one carrying a deadly force that made the other wary. Mo Yu did nothing to stop Huang Lie's punch; he was fully prepared to go blow for blow, even if it meant risking his life.

Seeing Mo Yu's reckless resolve, Huang Lie's face twisted into a cruel smile. He couldn't believe that this boy thought he could match a seasoned Dou Shi in a battle of endurance and toughness.

The crowd around them watched in awe as the two fighters appeared ready to tear each other apart. Many assumed that Mo Yu had lost his mind, trying to match a Dou Shi's power head-on.

Even the Little Beast King, who had been watching quietly, showed no concern. Although he was surprised by Mo Yu's abilities, he believed this was the end of the road for the boy. After all, how could a mere six-star Dou Shi defeat a two-star Dou Shi?

As the crowd watched with bated breath, Mo Yu's and Huang Lie's fists closed in on each other, each moving with a speed that made them almost invisible. Everyone could feel it—this was the decisive moment. Someone was going to fall.

The members of the Wild Lion Mercenary Group smirked confidently. They were sure their leader, Huang Lie, would emerge victorious. After all, the honor of a Dou Shi was not something to be trifled with.

Xiao Qinglin, however, watched the battle with growing concern. While she believed in her master's strength, her sensitive heart couldn't help but worry.

As Xiao Qinglin's small face tightened in anxiety, a familiar voice suddenly sounded in her ear. Her eyes widened in surprise as she recognized the voice—it was Mo Yu's. Despite her confusion, she understood his instructions and quietly slipped away from the battlefield.

No one noticed Xiao Qinglin's departure. All eyes were locked on the fierce battle between Mo Yu and Huang Lie. Compared to the clash of these two fighters, the whereabouts of a small girl seemed insignificant.

At the moment of impact, just as Mo Yu's fist was about to connect with Huang Lie, his arm trembled slightly, and a wisp of crimson lightning fire suddenly materialized, wrapping around his fist.

The appearance of this seemingly small and insignificant red lightning caused the space around Mo Yu's fist to distort. The very air seemed to freeze, becoming unnervingly still.

Huang Lie sensed the sudden change in the air. His eyes darted down to the red lightning curling around Mo Yu's fist. At first, he was confused, but then his pupils shrank to pinpricks as terror flashed across his face.

"Boom!"

Both fists collided in the next instant, each carrying a terrifying energy that instantly drained the color from both fighters' faces. The explosive force turned the ground beneath their feet into a plowed field, sending up clouds of dust and debris.

As the dust began to settle, the street fell into an eerie silence. Every eye was fixed on the two figures, frozen in place, waiting to see who would fall first.

After what felt like an eternity, Huang Lie's body trembled slightly. Simultaneously, a flash of red appeared on Mo Yu's face, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

The silence was broken by triumphant cheers from the Wild Lion Mercenaries.

"The boss wins again! How could a kid like that ever hope to defeat him?" one of the mercenaries shouted, laughing in triumph. The crowd erupted in celebration. Killing Mo Yu and reclaiming the Earth Soul Fruit would not only secure Huang Lie's return to his family but also elevate their status in the Mulan Empire.

The Little Beast King, Huang Xun, watched with a hint of disdain in his eyes. He had briefly considered the possibility of Mo Yu's victory, but it seemed the boy's journey had ended here. No matter how talented, the dead are just dust.

To everyone watching, it seemed that Mo Yu's defeat was inevitable.

Yet in the next moment, to everyone's surprise, the figure they thought had surely been defeated—Mo Yu—suddenly coughed a few times and slowly turned around.

After turning, Mo Yu calmly walked over, picked up his Godly Black Thunder Spear, stored it back in his storage ring, and slowly walked away from the center of the battle.

As Mo Yu moved away, the still-motionless body of Huang Lie, who had been standing frozen, suddenly tilted backward and collapsed heavily to the ground. His face, pale and frozen in an expression of shock, was revealed to everyone as the dust settled.

Dozens of shocked gazes locked onto Huang Lie's body, eventually focusing on his chest. Where there had once been a thick Dou Qi armor, there was now a completely charred, gaping hole. The heart and lungs inside had been utterly incinerated.

"Captain!"

Seeing the horrific state of Huang Lie's body, the members of the Wild Lion Mercenary Group felt their scalps tingle with fear. Their faces were filled with terror.

Taking a deep breath of the cold air, all the mercenaries turned their frightened gazes toward Mo Yu. No one had expected this seemingly harmless young man to be so ruthless when he made his move...

"Gulp..."

As Mo Yu walked closer, the mercenaries involuntarily took a step back. The horrifying death of their captain had instilled a deep fear of Mo Yu in their hearts.

"Clap... Clap... Clap..."

As the Wild Lion Mercenaries retreated in fear, the sound of clapping suddenly echoed through the street. The Little Beast King, Huang Xun, was slowly walking toward Mo Yu, applauding as he approached.

When he was about ten meters away, the Little Beast King stopped, and the applause ceased.

His haughty gaze lingered on Mo Yu, and a hint of admiration flickered in his eyes, slightly tempering his arrogance.

"Your name is Mo Yu, right? Your talent is indeed extraordinary, quite surprising."

"I'm willing to give you another chance. The Earth Soul Fruit may be useless to you, but it is crucial to me. I'm willing to trade something of equal value for it. If you pledge your allegiance to me, I can bestow upon you the title of First-Rank Guard on behalf of my family. What do you say?"

As he said this, the Little Beast King lifted his chin, watching Mo Yu closely. Buying the Earth Soul Fruit and offering Mo Yu a prestigious position in his household was a deal that would tempt even Dou Wang experts within the Mulan Empire.

A First-Rank Guard was akin to a revered elder in the Huang family. There were fewer than five such positions in the entire family, so offering it to someone as young as Mo Yu was truly exceptional.

However, to the Little Beast King's surprise, Mo Yu simply massaged his slightly sore shoulder and shook his head indifferently. "Not interested."

The smile on the Little Beast King's face slowly faded, replaced by a dark scowl. His gaze grew icy as he stared at the young man before him. He hadn't expected that a position that could tempt even a Dou Wang expert would be dismissed so casually by this boy, as if it were no more than a worthless weed.

"It seems killing Huang Lie has made you overestimate your worth. Since you don't know what's good for you, don't blame me for using force. It's a pity—I really did admire your talent."

As he spoke, the Little Beast King's aura began to rise dramatically, revealing the powerful presence of a Five-Star Dou Shi. Compared to Huang Lie, the Little Beast King was clearly on a higher level, both in terms of cultivation and techniques. The oppressive Dou Qi he unleashed made even the Wild Lion Mercenaries struggle to breathe.

Mo Yu's brow furrowed slightly at the display. The Little Beast King's strength was indeed formidable. In terms of pure Dou Qi, Mo Yu knew he couldn't withstand even three of his opponent's attacks. After all, Mo Yu was only a Six-Star Dou Shi.

However, as Mo Yu glanced behind him at the empty street, he couldn't help but think that the task he had entrusted to Xiao Qinglin should be completed by now...

Seeing Mo Yu's distracted demeanor, the Little Beast King frowned slightly. How dare this boy be so inattentive in front of him? Was it confidence, or had he simply given up?

"Hmph, whatever tricks you have up your sleeve, today you're as good as dead!"

With a cold snort, the Little Beast King's killing intent became unmistakable. His right fist clenched tightly as he channeled his terrifying energy. A bloody light enveloped his fist as he swung it toward Mo Yu, aiming to obliterate him with a single strike.

This punch was not about precision or cunning—it was raw, overwhelming power. The force it generated caused the air to explode with a deafening sonic boom, echoing ominously across the sky.

Clearly, the Little Beast King intended to finish Mo Yu with one blow.

As the attack came hurtling toward him, Mo Yu frowned slightly. Although the move was dangerous, he knew that with his soul power, he could defend against it, possibly even counterattack. However, doing so would ruin the plan he had set in motion with Xiao Qinglin...

After waiting a moment with no sign of movement, Mo Yu's eyes turned cold. Just as he was about to unleash his soul power to counter the attack, a rumbling noise suddenly erupted from nearby.

As the rumbling grew louder, the buildings along the street began to crumble as if struck by an earthquake. The ground beneath their feet also started to shake violently.

Seeing this, a flash of joy appeared in Mo Yu's eyes. On the other hand, the Little Beast King frowned in confusion, his attack momentarily paused.

Just as everyone was wondering what was happening, a gigantic lizard with a thick, swaying tail and black scales emerged from the collapsing buildings.

"A Four-Star Magical Beast!"

The Wild Lion Mercenaries and the Little Beast King's eyes widened in shock. How could such a powerful magical beast appear in the middle of a town?

The Little Beast King instinctively turned to Mo Yu. The appearance of a Four-Star Magical Beast made him suspect the young man, but seeing Mo Yu's own surprised and panicked expression, the Little Beast King began to dismiss his doubts.

But as he was thinking this, the giant lizard's triangular eyes suddenly locked onto the Little Beast King. Remembering the orders from its young mistress, the lizard stared at the Little Beast King like a predator eyeing its prey.

The Little Beast King felt a wave of unease. No matter how talented he was, he couldn't hope to overcome the vast difference in power between himself and a Four-Star Magical Beast.

Just as he was preparing to retreat and call for help, the massive lizard leaped toward him in a blur of motion.

"Uncle Zhu, save m—"

The cry for help was cut short as the lizard's tail lashed out like a deadly whip, wrapping around the Little Beast King's waist. The immense force held him in place, rendering him completely immobile.

After capturing the Little Beast King with its tail, the giant lizard didn't make any further moves. Instead, it simply leaped into the air and sprinted toward the depths of the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain, dragging its captive along.

In less than a minute, everything had changed. The scene left everyone except Mo Yu in stunned disbelief. Since when did the lizard beasts of the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain take up kidnapping?

Just as the lizard disappeared into the distance, a terrifying and powerful aura suddenly surged from one side of the town.

Sensing the intensity of the aura, Mo Yu's brow furrowed slightly. This individual's presence was even stronger than that of the former Grand Elder of the Mo Family.

No wonder the Little Beast King had a Seven or Eight-Star Dou Ling expert as his bodyguard. As the Little Beast King of the Mulan Empire, he truly lived up to his status.

A booming, thunderous voice filled with rage echoed through the town shortly after the aura appeared.

"You vile beast! How dare you!"

(End of Chapter)

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