Chapter 697: The Amazing Mechanized Beasts
Boom!
Just as Mo Yu sensed that something was wrong, the ground beneath them suddenly began to tremble.
Immediately, a fierce killing intent surged from deep within the forest. Numerous pairs of crimson beastly eyes appeared in the darkness.
"Enemy attack!"
The sudden change was quickly noticed by the Yuchang family guards, whose faces turned grim. Shouts of warning quickly tore through the quiet camp.
Roar!
At that moment, dark shadows filled with murderous energy shot out of the forest, tearing through the darkness. These fierce, powerful creatures ripped apart several Yuchang family guards almost instantly.
Swish, swish, swish!
Tents in the camp were ripped open, and figures dashed out quickly, their expressions dark as they watched the swarm of vicious beasts that were charging towards the camp like spirit beasts.
"Damn it, they're Black Tiger Mechanized Beasts!"
Yuchang Ran's face darkened as she observed the pitch-black creatures that resembled spirit beasts but were entirely made of steel. These creatures were mechanized beasts—created by master craftsmen. Their bodies were incredibly tough, and they felt no pain, attacking without hesitation.
Each Black Tiger Mechanized Beast was comparable in strength to a Tongtian-level (Heaven-piercing) expert. With so many attacking at once, the Yuchang family would have a difficult time fending them off.
"Why are there so many mechanized beasts here all of a sudden? Who's targeting the Yuchang family?" someone shouted in confusion.
Even the Yuchang branch family in Luoyang couldn't easily summon such a large number of mechanized beasts. It was obvious someone was pulling strings behind the scenes, launching a surprise attack in the dead of night.
Yuchang Ran frowned slightly, suspecting who might be behind this, but there was no time to dwell on it now. She raised her hand and shouted, "Form the battle formation!"
At her command, the Yuchang family disciples quickly gathered, releasing powerful spiritual energy. Sword lights flashed, destroying several mechanized beasts that had broken into the camp.
The battle erupted instantly, and the scent of blood quickly spread throughout the camp.
Mo Yu calmly observed the chaos, leaning against a tree without moving. He had no intention of intervening. However, his eyes sparkled with interest as he gazed at the Black Tiger Mechanized Beasts.
He could tell that these mechanized beasts were crafted by expert artisans who modeled them after spirit beasts. Although they lacked intelligence, their bodies were extremely durable. Their painlessness made them as relentless as puppets, perfect for charging into battle.
Mo Yu couldn't help but admire the craftsmanship of this world's artisans. Each of these Black Tiger Mechanized Beasts was as strong as a Dou Sheng (Saint) level fighter on the Dou Qi continent. The thought of commanding an army of these beasts to instantly establish an enormous force was astonishing.
Moreover, the large number of Black Tiger Mechanized Beasts indicated that the mechanized beast-crafting techniques on this continent had reached an advanced level. There could be even stronger mechanized beasts than these.
Roar!
From the darkness, a Black Tiger Mechanized Beast suddenly leaped out, heading straight for the carriage where Yuchang Wan'er was sleeping.
The young girl, startled awake, saw the ferocious beast charging toward her. Her face turned pale, but she immediately tried to gather her spiritual energy to defend herself.
Zing!
Just as the beast was about to pounce, a flash of lightning suddenly streaked through the air, piercing straight through the mechanized beast's head. The beast collapsed with a thunderous crash.
Mo Yu had discovered that the heads of these mechanized beasts were their weak points. Once the control core inside the head was destroyed, the beast would cease to function.
"Brother Mo Yu!"
Yuchang Wan'er, her face pale, ran over and hid behind Mo Yu, her eyes wide with fear as she looked at the chaotic camp.
Roar, roar!
As Yuchang Wan'er reached Mo Yu's side, a dozen or so Black Tiger Mechanized Beasts surrounded them, their blood-red eyes filled with killing intent.
Mo Yu glanced at the approaching beasts and shook his head. He turned to Wan'er and smiled, "Close your eyes."
Wan'er hesitated for a moment before biting her lip and obediently shutting her eyes.
As soon as she closed her eyes, the smile on Mo Yu's face disappeared, replaced by a cold expression.
In the next moment, lightning crackled in his palm. He flicked his fingers, and a bolt of lightning shot out, streaking through the air.
Boom, boom, boom, boom!
As the lightning struck, a series of explosions followed. The fierce, seemingly indestructible mechanized beasts were torn apart as if they were made of paper.
Boom!
In just a few seconds, the once-terrifying Black Tiger Mechanized Beasts exploded into pieces.
Hearing the sudden silence, Yuchang Wan'er cautiously opened her eyes, only to be stunned by what she saw. The fierce mechanized beasts that had surrounded them were now nothing but piles of scrap metal.
Her expression was one of disbelief, her small face filled with shock.
To destroy a dozen Black Tiger Mechanized Beasts in an instant—something even the most talented person in her family, Yuchang Ran, couldn't accomplish.
After a long moment of astonishment, Wan'er turned to the calm-looking Mo Yu and covered her mouth in disbelief. "Brother Mo Yu, was that... was that all you?"
Mo Yu smiled gently at the kind-hearted girl and nodded. "Yes, I handled it."
Gasp!
Yuchang Wan'er's eyes widened even more. She found it hard to believe that the seemingly ordinary man she had befriended, who she thought couldn't cultivate, was actually a hidden master.
"Brother Mo Yu, is this really true?" she asked, still in shock.
"Don't worry. I won't lie to you, Wan'er. Stay by my side, and you won't be in any danger." Mo Yu lightly flicked her forehead and smiled.
With his current strength, even a fifth-tier supreme expert couldn't pose a threat to him. Protecting Yuchang Wan'er was an easy task.
"Thank you, Brother Mo Yu…" Wan'er finally snapped out of her daze, her emotions a mix of confusion and gratitude.
Although they had been close over the past few days, discovering that her friend had such immense power left her feeling somewhat conflicted.
Mo Yu didn't pay much attention to her complex feelings. Instead, he focused on the ongoing battle. He noticed that although the Black Tiger Mechanized Beasts were formidable, the Yuchang family was not without its strengths. They quickly formed a defensive circle, which neutralized the mechanized beasts' relentless attacks, turning many of them into scrap metal.
"Well, it seems the enemy's plan to ambush the Yuchang family with these mechanized beasts has failed. But surely it's not that simple…" Mo Yu murmured as he surveyed the situation.
Just then, he sensed something unusual. His gaze shifted toward the center of the Yuchang family's defensive circle, where a powerful energy was beginning to stir beneath the ground.
Boom!
Suddenly, a deafening explosion echoed as dust and debris shot into the sky.
From the center of the Yuchang family's defense, a massive shadow emerged, tearing through the ground.
Roar!
The colossal figure burst out of the earth, casting a massive shadow over the surrounding area. The fierce aura it emitted spread out, filling the air with overwhelming bloodlust.
At the same time, the Yuchang family's defensive circle crumbled under the massive beast's onslaught. The ground around the area was littered with the bodies of Yuchang family guards, crushed underfoot by the enormous creature.
As their defense collapsed, the Yuchang family members scattered, their faces filled with terror as they looked upon the newly emerged giant.
"So, this is the mastermind's trump card?"
Mo Yu gazed at the enormous mechanized beast that resembled a giant serpent and exhaled deeply. The dangerous aura it exuded was palpable.
"A mechanized beast as strong as a third-tier Supreme expert… The Yuchang family is in trouble," came a voice in Mo Yu's mind—it was Feng Emperor speaking.
"A third-tier Supreme…" Mo Yu's face grew serious. As expected, this world had even more powerful mechanized beasts.
Whoosh, whoosh…
The giant beast's movements sent soil and debris raining down from the sky. The ground trembled under the weight of the falling earth.
The massive shadow loomed over everyone, and the intense bloodlust it radiated caused everyone's expressions to change.
"It's the Earth Serpent Mechanized Beast!" Yuchang Wan'er exclaimed, her small face pale with fear.
Compared to the Black Tiger Mechanized Beasts, the Earth Serpent Mechanized Beast had a far more terrifying reputation.
"Earth Serpent Mechanized Beast, huh? Quite an appropriate name."
Mo Yu looked up at the enormous creature in front of him. The part of its body that had emerged from the ground was already several dozen meters long. Its black scales, like armor, covered its massive frame, and as it moved, immense power surged through its body.
On top of its head was a sharp horn, gleaming coldly like a weapon capable of tearing through space.
This was a formidable mechanized beast!
Hiss!
The Earth Serpent Mechanized Beast's crimson, soulless eyes stared down at the people below, its bloodlust causing chills to run down their spines.
"Haha! Yuchang family, I've been waiting for you!"
As the mechanized beast stared at them, its mouth opened, and a cold, eerie voice echoed from within.
"What? The mechanized beast can talk?" Mo Yu raised an eyebrow in surprise.
Ordinarily, mechanized beasts lacked intelligence and couldn't speak. Could this world have already developed artificial intelligence?
Seeing Mo Yu's confusion, Yuchang Wan'er quickly explained, "Some highly skilled craftsmen leave voice devices inside their mechanized beasts, allowing the controller to speak through the beast if they're within range. However, crafting such devices is extremely difficult, so only the strongest mechanized beasts have them."
"Ah, I see…" Mo Yu nodded in realization.
If the Earth Serpent Mechanized Beast had a voice device, it meant the controller wasn't far away. Mo Yu immediately thought of the Gongsun family they had encountered earlier in the day.
"Wan'er, how skilled is the Gongsun family at crafting mechanized beasts?"
Wan'er thought for a moment before answering, "On this continent, many master craftsmen exist, but the strongest come from the two sects and three families. My Yuchang family excels at crafting weapons, while the Gongsun family is renowned for crafting mechanized beasts…"
As she spoke, Wan'er's eyes widened in realization. "Brother Mo Yu, are you saying these mechanized beasts were controlled by the Gongsun family?"
Mo Yu smiled faintly. "Just a guess…"
However, in his heart, he was almost certain that the Gongsun family was behind the attack.
The motive was clear. If the Yuchang family's cargo—containing the precious "Blood Fat Cloud Crystal"—was destroyed, the Yuchang main family's plan to repair the Tianxuan Treasure Hall would fall apart, leading to a bloody power struggle.
Such power plays were common, both on the Dou Qi Continent and in the Great Thousand World.
Roar!
While Mo Yu was deep in thought, the Earth Serpent Mechanized Beast let out a thunderous roar. A terrifying gust of wind swept across the forest, uprooting trees as if they were mere twigs.
Faced with the Earth Serpent Mechanized Beast and the surrounding Black Tiger Mechanized Beasts, the Yuchang family, led by Yuchang Ran, were filled with despair. Their defenses had been shattered, leaving them to face a beast as powerful as a third-tier Supreme expert.
Things looked dire for the Yuchang family.
On the other side, Yuchang Wan'er, witnessing the carnage, felt her heart sink. Though most of the Yuchang family had always treated her with indifference, her kind nature made her mourn the deaths of so many of her kin.
Wan'er's eyes welled up with tears as she hesitantly turned to Mo Yu, her last hope. "Brother Mo Yu… can I ask you a favor?"
Mo Yu, seeing her pitiful expression, already knew what she was going to ask. After a brief silence, he sighed and shook his head.
"I know what you're asking for, and yes, I'll help. Consider it repayment for the kindness you showed when you saved my life."
Wan'er's tear-filled eyes lit up with a radiant smile.
(End of Chapter)
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