Chapter 669: The Wood Thunder Tribulation Pill, Eight-Star Dou Saint
"Uncle, this is Fei'er," Mo Yu said as he introduced another woman after introducing Cai Lin. He pointed to a woman standing beside him, radiating an aura of grace and elegance. She was Lei Fei'er.
"Hello, Uncle Xiao. Just call me Fei'er," Lei Fei'er said with a shy smile, her usually regal and cold demeanor softening. The once unattainable goddess of the Lei Clan now stood before Xiao Zhan like a bashful bride.
Xiao Zhan, momentarily stunned by Fei'er's beauty, comparable to Xun'er, dumbly responded, "Ah... alright."
Seeing his father's confusion, Xiao Yan chuckled and leaned in to whisper, "Father, Sister-in-law Fei'er is the daughter of the Lei Clan's leader."
"What... What!?" Xiao Zhan was shocked. He opened his mouth in surprise and stammered, "The Lei Clan leader's daughter? Isn't that... on the same level as Xun'er?"
During his captivity by the Soul Clan, Xiao Zhan had learned about the Xiao Clan's origins and the eight ancient clans, so the Lei Clan was not unfamiliar to him.
In his impression, the Lei Clan, one of the eight ancient clans, was incredibly powerful, and hearing that Mo Yu had won the heart of the Lei Clan leader's daughter left him even more shocked than when he found out Xun'er had married Xiao Yan.
Although the status gap between Xun'er and Xiao Yan had been vast, their childhood connection and Xiao Yan's achievements made their union a natural progression.
But Mo Yu had fought and climbed his way to the top alone, and he still managed to win the heart of the Lei Clan's precious daughter. Xiao Zhan couldn't help but be astounded.
Seeing his uncle's surprise, Mo Yu smiled slightly and explained his story with Lei Fei'er.
After listening, Xiao Zhan finally understood, and his worries melted away. He had been concerned that Mo Yu had actively pursued the Lei Clan's daughter, which could have put Xiao Yu's position in jeopardy. After all, Lei Fei'er's background far surpassed that of the declining Xiao Clan.
However, since the Lei Clan leader had personally approved the relationship and considered both Lei Fei'er and Xiao Yu to be Mo Yu's wives on equal standing, Xiao Yu's status was secure.
Moreover, seeing how well all the women got along, Mo Yu had clearly succeeded in maintaining balance among them, something that made men everywhere envious.
After introducing Cai Lin and Lei Fei'er, Mo Yu then introduced Little Doctor Fairy and Qing Lin to Xiao Zhan. This was a formal meeting with the elder of the family, marking their official entry into Mo Yu's household. Naturally, he couldn't be careless or neglectful with any of them, or he'd have to face the consequences later.
It was a pity that Yun Yun and Ya Fei were still far away. Otherwise, they could have had a complete family reunion right now.
"Uncle, Cousin Xiao Yan, let's head back to Yuan Mansion. Cousin Xiao Li is waiting for you there. Once we gather Brother Xiao Ding, our family can finally be reunited..." Mo Yu said with a smile.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded slightly. Xiao Zhan, naturally, eagerly agreed, as after years of captivity, he longed to see his family again.
After preparing to retreat, Mo Yu informed the leaders of the Gu Clan, the Yan Clan, and the Lei Clan, and soon, the Allied Forces began their slow withdrawal from the Burial Mountain Range.
As the large force returned to Yuan Mansion, it caused a stir across the entire Central Plains.
The combination of three ancient clans, along with the powerful Yuan Mansion and the Sky Mansion Alliance, created a force so formidable that no words could describe its might. Under the crushing weight of such an army, any opposing power would be reduced to dust.
This wave of fear and unrest did not last long, however, as news of the battle between the Allied Forces and the Soul Clan spread. The battle at the Burial Mountain Range had been so earth-shattering that it was impossible not to notice.
As the Allied Forces withdrew, the news quickly reached every corner of the Central Plains. According to the reports, although the Soul Clan had been defeated and suffered significant losses, their foundation remained intact. There was still a possibility of them making a comeback.
Moreover, the large Allied Forces had not disbanded but instead maintained a high level of vigilance, signaling that the war was far from over. The entire continent remained under the looming threat of conflict.
With the growing tension, many factions across the land became uneasy.
A battle between such terrifying forces would have devastating consequences, even for the Central Plains. For the smaller factions living there, this was a serious crisis.
Even getting caught on the outskirts of such a conflict could lead to the destruction of sects and the deaths of countless people.
As the Allied Forces settled in Yuan Mansion, the factions nearby began to quickly relocate, fearing they might get caught in the crossfire should another battle erupt.
However, Mo Yu and his group paid little attention to the unrest in the Central Plains. For now, though the Soul Clan had committed evil deeds, they weren't yet ready to start an all-out war with them.
The return of the Allied Forces to Yuan City brought with it a whirlwind of activity. But fortunately, with Snake Uncle and Yao Lao managing things, Mo Yu didn't have to worry too much.
Meanwhile, upon hearing of Xiao Zhan's return, Xiao Li, now regarded as the chief administrator of Yuan Mansion, hurried over to reunite with his long-lost father.
Father and son reuniting was a heartwarming scene, even moving the usually stoic Xiao Li to display rare emotions.
"Li'er, we've finally reunited after all this time. If it weren't for Yan'er and Yu'er, we truly would have been separated forever..." Xiao Zhan said emotionally, gripping Xiao Li's hand.
Although Xiao Li wasn't as exceptional as Xiao Yan, as a father, Xiao Zhan loved all his children equally, without favoritism.
"Father, I'm sorry... I'm not as capable as Xiao Yan and Yu'er. I couldn't rescue you from suffering," Xiao Li said, his voice trembling as he gazed at his father, afraid that this was all a dream. He quickly wiped away his tears, guilt weighing heavily on him.
"Don't think like that, Li'er. I never asked for you all to become extraordinary—just living your lives in peace is enough for me. And look, I'm safe now, aren't I?"
Xiao Zhan comforted Xiao Li, then broke into a hearty laugh, tears streaming down his face.
During his decades of captivity by the Soul Clan, Xiao Zhan had nearly given up hope. Seeing the terrifying power of the Soul Clan, he could hardly imagine escaping from their grasp. Sometimes, he even hoped his family wouldn't come to rescue him, as it was too dangerous.
When reality was laid out before him, Xiao Zhan realized that, even though he had always believed in Xiao Yan and Mo Yu, he had still underestimated their abilities.
This family reunion, something he once thought impossible, now felt like the most beautiful thing in the world.
Seeing Xiao Zhan in this state, both Mo Yu and Xiao Yan clenched their fists slightly. Lei Fei'er, Cai Lin, and Xun'er, standing nearby, couldn't help but have reddened eyes as they held back their emotions.
"Father, let's go inside and rest. I'll have time now to help you recover," Xiao Yan said with a gentle smile. He then turned to Xiao Li and added, "Second Brother, could you send someone back to the Jia Ma Empire to bring our eldest brother? Tell him... Father is waiting for them."
Xiao Li nodded heavily, then turned and left.
Like Xiao Yan, Xiao Li had been yearning for a family reunion for a long time. Now that their father had finally been rescued, his long-held wish was about to come true.
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In the days following the great battle, there was a rare sense of peace. The Allied Forces were stationed at Yuan Mansion, and while they weren't making frequent moves, the tension in the air only grew thicker.
Everyone knew that the next battle would be the final showdown between two superpowers.
While the army rested, the higher-ups of the Allied Forces remained busy. As soon as the army arrived at Yuan City, Gu Yuan went into seclusion.
Everyone knew that he planned to personally monitor the Soul Clan. With his watchful eye, any movement from the Soul Realm would be detected. However, in recent days, the Soul Clan had been strangely silent, as if they had completely retreated after obtaining the ancient jade.
Days passed by quickly in this stalemate. Once the Allied Forces had finished their initial recovery, they launched a new action, this time targeting the Soul Hall.
Countless powerful fighters were systematically divided into numerous teams and dispatched from Yuan City, fanning out in a near carpet-style search to uncover the hidden Soul Hall branches.
Faced with such a thorough search, one by one, the Soul Hall's branches were exposed. However, when the Allied Forces stormed these branches, they found most of them completely empty. Only a few still had Soul Hall defenders, but these remnants posed no real resistance to the Allied Forces.
In just three short days, all of the Soul Hall's branches in the Central Plains had been reduced to rubble.
The ease with which the Soul Hall was destroyed left outsiders shocked. This once-dominant power of the Central Plains had crumbled so easily under the Allied Forces' might.
However, Mo Yu, Xiao Yan, and the others couldn't help but frown.
It was clear that the Soul Clan had anticipated this move and had evacuated the Soul Hall in advance. Most importantly, the source of the souls stored in the branches had been completely removed by the Soul Clan long ago.
The Soul Clan's strategy was swift and decisive, indicating that they were waiting for the final moment to strike.
With the Soul Hall in full retreat, the Allied Forces were forced to pull back as well. They placed spies around the Soul Realm, ready to detect any signs of movement.
During this time, Xiao Ding also arrived in Yuan City via the established space channels from the northwestern region of the continent.
Another emotional father-and-son reunion followed, leaving those who witnessed it feeling both moved and sorrowful. Who could have imagined that a once ordinary yet fortunate family had been torn apart by the sudden rise of the Soul Clan?
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Meanwhile, in the Death Realm.
Using the Gate of Silent Death, Mo Yu successfully entered the Death Realm just like the Soul Clan's powerful figures.
In this eerie, death-filled world, Mo Yu felt no discomfort. He extended his right hand, and a fist-sized, jade-green pill appeared, glowing brilliantly. Around the pill, streaks of green lightning crackled, producing a faint rumbling sound.
This was the Wood Thunder Tribulation Pill!
This pill had taken years for the Shenmu Ganglei (Divine Wood Gang Thunder) to form and contained immense power, comparable to a Grade Nine Mystical Pill. This was why Shenmu Ganglei ranked second on the Thunder Ranking. The value of a single Wood Thunder Tribulation Pill was immeasurable.
Mo Yu planned to use this Wood Thunder Tribulation Pill to break through and reach the Eight-Star Dou Saint level!
"Boom!"
As soon as the Thunder Tribulation Pill entered Mo Yu's body, an overwhelming surge of energy erupted from within him. In an instant, the deathly atmosphere in the Death Realm swirled like a tornado.
At the same time, inside his body, violent thunderous energy raged, transforming into numerous dragons that rampaged through his meridians.
However, no matter how fiercely they charged, they always encountered an invisible barrier that repelled them. Meanwhile, the Shenmu Ganglei inside Mo Yu's body roared and began absorbing the violent energy, refining it into pure Dou Qi, which then flowed into Mo Yu's body.
In the eerie Death Realm, green light flickered. Within that light, Mo Yu sat cross-legged, his face solemn.
Gradually, the energy around him began to stir, gathering within the Death Realm, creating a scene that resembled the rise and fall of tidal waves of energy.
Using his Dou Qi to trigger a tide of heavenly energy—this level of strength was something only a select few in the world could achieve.
Gu Yuan had once caused a similar tidal wave, but the power of his wave had far surpassed Mo Yu's. After all, there was still a significant gap between their levels of strength.
The tidal wave of energy lasted for a full ten days before gradually weakening. Two more days passed before it completely dissipated.
"Swoosh!"
As the tidal energy faded, a brilliant green light shot up from a massive crater, piercing the heavens. From afar, it looked as if the sky and earth were connected by a single beam of light, an awe-inspiring sight.
Within the green beam of light, a figure slowly emerged.
As the figure appeared, the green light gradually dimmed and finally disappeared within the Death Realm.
Mo Yu lifted his head, gazing at the sky where the energy tide had vanished. His hair had returned to its usual state, but his silver eyes occasionally flickered with green lightning, giving him an aura of unique and formidable power.
"Eight-Star Dou Saint..." Mo Yu sensed the changes within his body and smiled with satisfaction. The Wood Thunder Tribulation Pill had indeed lived up to expectations, allowing him to break through the Seven-Star level and leap into the ranks of the Eight-Star Dou Saints!
(End of the Chapter)
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