Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 312: Han Feng Steps into Dou Zong

The cold and clear voice that suddenly echoed from the sky drew countless gazes in an instant.

When those gazes landed on the stunningly beautiful and alluring woman, many people found themselves momentarily dazed. Such a captivating face was far too striking.

"Who are you? Do you intend to interfere in the matters between the Black Alliance and Yuan Mansion?" Elder Ying Shan's expression stiffened as he stared at the breathtaking woman before him. Feeling the shock from their brief clash, his tone turned serious.

Cai Lin's appearance also surprised the Black Alliance members. When they sensed her powerful aura, a dark expression flashed in Han Feng's eyes.

This woman's aura wasn't any weaker than that of Elder Ying Shan, a Four-Star Dou Zong!

Realizing this, Han Feng cast a sidelong glance at Mo Yu. Seeing Mo Yu's calm and composed demeanor, a bad feeling began to rise in Han Feng's heart. Could it be...?

"Hmph, Sister Cai Lin is the leader of the Heavenly Snake Hall in Yuan Mansion. How could you say she's interfering?" As soon as Queen Medusa appeared, Qing Lin quickly emerged from behind her. Her eyes sparkled with pride as she spoke to everyone.

"What? This woman is a hall leader of Yuan Mansion?"

Qing Lin's words had an immediate effect, causing Han Feng and the others to look stunned. Even Elder Ying Shan and the Gold-Silver Elders were shocked.

As Dou Zong experts, they were well aware of the strength such individuals possessed. In the Northwestern Continent, regardless of the faction, a Dou Zong expert was like an anchor of power, a critical asset.

Even in the Central Plains, where experts were abundant, a Dou Zong expert was considered top-tier strength. So, in the remote Northwestern Continent, such strength was even more extraordinary.

The Black Alliance had previously gathered intelligence on the hall leaders of Yuan Mansion. Apart from Zi Huo, the leader of the Lion Hall, they hadn't paid much attention to the other leaders.

Yet now, out of nowhere, appeared this enchanting woman who was also a hall leader of Yuan Mansion.

When did Yuan Mansion become so powerful that even a hall leader had Dou Zong-level strength?

"Young Mistress Qing Lin, you're here! We've traveled a great distance from the Heavenly Snake Kingdom to find you. Please, come back with us," said Lu Man, her face lighting up in surprise when she saw Qing Lin. She couldn't help but call out.

"Sister Lu Man, I didn't expect you to come to the Black-Corner Region as well." Qing Lin was momentarily stunned when she saw Bai Han, Lu Man, and the others. However, when she heard Lu Man's words, she slowly shook her head and refused.

"Ever since the elders wanted to marry me off to the leader's son, I have severed all ties with the Heavenly Snake Mansion. As for returning, I'm sorry, but I can't agree."

"Young Mistress Qing Lin, you..." Hearing this, Lu Man looked conflicted, glancing at Bai Han before holding back her words.

"Enough, Lu Man, say no more." Bai Han cut her off, his eyes narrowing as he looked at Qing Lin and spoke in a deep voice.

"Qing Lin, one day you'll understand. Everything the elders do is for your own good. In a hundred years, not just the Heavenly Snake Mansion, but the entire Heavenly Snake Kingdom will be yours. Why should you lower yourself to serve someone else?"

"There's no need to say more, Grand Elder. From now on, I'm the young master's servant. I'll stay by his side and go nowhere else," Qing Lin's eyes were resolute.

"Hmph, since you're so stubborn, don't blame me for taking matters into my own hands." Seeing her determination, Bai Han snorted coldly, his expression darkening. He clenched his hands, and a vast surge of energy erupted from his body.

In an instant, Bai Han's figure shot forward, his ice-covered claw streaking toward Qing Lin.

"Grand Elder Bai Han, do you think so little of me that you would dare to touch one of my people?" Just as Bai Han was about to seize Qing Lin, a fiery red figure suddenly dashed out from Mo Yu's direction.

Boom!

A fiery glow flashed, and a crimson arm pierced through the space, colliding head-on with Bai Han's ice claw.

Immediately, a deafening roar echoed, and a terrifying shockwave spread from the point of impact, ripping cracks through the ground like a spider's web.

Bang!

The clash between the crimson arm and Bai Han's ice claw only lasted for a moment before Bai Han's body trembled. Under the force of the shockwave, he stumbled back ten steps in the air before barely stabilizing himself.

The sudden turn of events caused everyone's eyes to freeze in shock, especially when they saw that even Bai Han had been forced back a few steps in the exchange. Their eyes widened in disbelief.

"The Fire Puppet!"

Seeing this, both Lu Man and the other Heavenly Snake experts were stunned.

"I've heard that the Yuan Mansion leader controls a Dou Zong-level puppet. It seems the rumors were true. The Grand Elder might be in trouble now," said one of the Heavenly Snake experts next to Lu Man.

Hearing this, Lu Man's face grew solemn as she glanced at the calm and composed silver-eyed youth in the distance. Her gaze was filled with complex emotions.

In just a few short years, he had grown so much...

At this moment, the situation on the battlefield had reached a deadlock. The top fighters on both sides had taken their positions.

Su Qian vs. the Gold-Silver Elders! The Fire Puppet vs. Bai Han! Queen Medusa vs. Elder Ying Shan!

Seeing this, a dark look flashed in Han Feng's eyes. Then, as if he'd thought of something, he gave a cold smile, his voice laced with malice as he said, "Mo Yu, you're not easy to deal with, but this time, I will make sure Yuan Mansion disappears from the Black-Corner Region forever!"

"Black Alliance, attack!"

The moment Han Feng's final word fell, the tense atmosphere shattered. In the blink of an eye, the elders of the Black Alliance flapped their wings and streaked across the sky, surrounding the members of Yuan Mansion.

"Don't let them form a battle array! Attack!"

As soon as the Black Alliance elders moved, Zi Huo, Mo Yu's first war general, stepped forward. With a fierce shout, he flapped his lion wings, and a torrent of wild, savage energy surged from his body.

Having recently broken through to the Dou Huang level, combined with the bloodline of the Dire Lion, his strength had already neared the peak of Dou Huang, surpassing even Vice Dean Hu Qian beside him.

His immense power immediately caused many faces to change.

Han Feng's expression darkened when he noticed the towering man. Surprised by his strength, he frowned and then turned to two middle-aged men, one tall and thin, the other short and stout, behind him. "You two, this fight is up to you. I'll make sure you're well rewarded."

"Hehe, don't worry, Medicine King. We've come all this way from Fire Cloud Country to help you," said the tall, thin man with a grin.

Hearing this, Han Feng smiled and nodded.

These two were twin brothers from Fire Cloud Country in the Northwestern Continent. Han Feng had met them during his travels, and both were peak Dou Huang experts. Though they couldn't take on a Dou Zong-level fighter like the Gold-Silver Elders could, they were still a significant force. Han Feng had paid a steep price to bring them here to fight Yuan Mansion.

And judging by the current situation, the price seemed worth it.

Sensing something, Zi Huo immediately locked onto the chubby Dou Huang expert from Fire Cloud Country. His savage aura surged like a blade as he charged forward.

At the same time, Hu Qian, watching Zi Huo charge like a lion king into battle, couldn't help but be impressed. Where had Mo Yu found such a ferocious subordinate?

Shaking his head, Hu Qian focused his old eyes and leaped into the fray. His gaze swept across the battlefield, finally locking onto the tall, thin Dou Huang expert from Fire Cloud Country.

As the saying goes, "one move triggers a chain reaction." Zi Huo and Hu Qian's initial attack immediately caused a large-scale disturbance. Following behind them, Xiao Li, Zi Yan, Lin Yan, and the elders of Jia Nan Academy swiftly joined the fray. The terrifying Dou Qi they unleashed spread across the sky above the northern plains.

The sheer intensity of the Dou Qi pressure enveloped the entire mountain. Some of the weaker fighters found it hard to even breathe under such an overwhelming force.

"Attack!"

The Black Alliance elders were not to be outdone. With fierce, bloodthirsty eyes, they unleashed their Dou Qi to the fullest and charged forward, colliding with the Yuan Mansion forces in a thunderous explosion.

Boom! Boom!

In an instant, the two formidable forces clashed in the sky, and the deafening sound of energy blasts and the rippling waves of power echoed throughout the air.

Seeing the scale of the battle, the leaders of the three other factions exchanged glances, clearly astonished.

Recalling their agreement with Mo Yu, determination flashed in their eyes. With a wave of their hands, they led their forces to attack the Heavenly Snake Mansion's position.

Outside the chaotic battlefield, Mo Yu floated alone, hovering in mid-air. None of the Black Alliance elders attempted to strike at him because they knew—this man was reserved for Han Feng to deal with personally.

King against king!

Mo Yu's gaze briefly swept over the fiery battlefield before settling coldly on the silver-eyed youth standing above. Han Feng gave a cold smile as he took a large step forward.

Glaring coldly at Mo Yu, Han Feng did something unexpected. He didn't summon his Dou Qi wings but instead stepped into the sky, as if walking up invisible steps.

As he rose into the air, Han Feng's foot lightly tapped the air, as if walking on stairs, slowly ascending. But the stairs were formed from nothing but air.

Seeing this, everyone's eyes widened in shock as they stared at Han Feng, who was walking through the sky.

"A Dou Zong expert!"

Only a Dou Zong expert could walk freely through the sky without using Dou Qi wings. This kind of unrestricted movement allowed them to be much more agile and reactive in battle.

Both the Yuan Mansion and Black-Corner Region experts were shocked to the core. In the past year, few had seen Han Feng fight seriously, so no one knew that he had quietly reached this level!

The sudden eruption of Dou Qi was so intense that even the battle between Su Qian and the Gold-Silver Elders, Bai Han and the Fire Puppet, and Cai Lin and Elder Ying Shan momentarily paused.

Six pairs of eyes turned to Han Feng, their gazes filled with various emotions.

"This guy really hid it well. Even we didn't know he was so close to breaking through," the Gold-Silver Elders exchanged a glance, unable to hide their jealousy. They had been stuck at the peak of Dou Huang for nearly ten years without any progress. Yet Han Feng, in less than four years, had already shown signs of reaching the next level. It was hard not to be envious.

Cai Lin's eyes also flashed with some surprise as she glanced at Mo Yu. Could he handle a Dou Zong expert?

But thinking of the elder snake spirit watching over him, Cai Lin's worried heart slowly calmed.

After a few moments, Han Feng floated in mid-air, not far from Mo Yu, under the watchful eyes of everyone on the battlefield.

As the two faced each other, their gazes met, filled with a potent mix of cold killing intent. Sparks seemed to fly between them, and the air was thick with murderous tension.

"Mo Yu, a year ago, you barely escaped with your life. In that time, I worked tirelessly and finally succeeded in refining the Breaking Zong Pill. Thanks to its power, I've broken through to the Dou Zong level. Today, I will make sure you die here!" Han Feng's face twisted into a cruel grin as he spoke in a sinister tone.

"Oh? Do you think reaching the Dou Zong level makes you invincible? Han Feng, you've always been small-minded. No wonder you could betray your master," Mo Yu said with a mocking smile.

Though Han Feng had become a Dou Zong and possessed the Sea Heart Flame, making him stronger than a typical Dou Zong, Mo Yu wasn't too worried. He had the Snake Spirit Elder on his side.

"How do you know about that!?"

Han Feng's arrogant expression faltered at Mo Yu's words. It was as if Mo Yu had ripped open an old wound. His face contorted with shock and anger as he glared at Mo Yu.

Mo Yu merely smiled and said nothing.

"Hmph, no matter how you found out, once I kill you, no one else will know," Han Feng's expression changed several times before he sneered coldly. With a wave of his sleeve, a vast surge of deep blue flames burst from his body.

The deep blue flames surging from Han Feng were, of course, the Sea Heart Flame.

Perhaps due to Han Feng's breakthrough to Dou Zong, the flames were darker than before, and the terrifying aura they emitted swept across the northern plains, causing the surrounding onlookers to feel a heavy sense of pressure.

This was the power of a Dou Zong!

Feeling the increasing intensity of Han Feng's aura, Mo Yu's expression grew more serious. His silver eyes gleamed with a strange violet-gold light.

At the same time, the Dou Qi in Mo Yu's body surged wildly, and his aura rapidly climbed. In mere moments, it had almost reached the level of a Dou Zong expert.

"Still relying on borrowed strength from that bloodline expert?" Han Feng's face darkened as he noticed Mo Yu's suddenly soaring power. But then, he grinned savagely, and the blue flames in his palm flared even brighter.

"I'll show you that in the face of a true Dou Zong expert, all borrowed power will crumble!"

"No matter how many tricks you have today, I'll make you regret ever opposing me, Han Feng!"

(End of the chapter)

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