Chapter 698: Mo Yu's First Strike in the Great Thousand World
In the deep, chaotic forest, a fierce battle was unfolding.
The Luoyang Yuchang branch of the Yuchang family, one of the top three families of the Wanjin Continent, was now facing a brutal slaughter. Normally, the Yuchang family commanded respect, and few dared to provoke them. Yet today, this Luoyang branch's convoy was under a deadly assault.
Dozens of Black Tiger Mechanized Beasts charged towards the Yuchang family convoy. Without their defensive formation, the guards of the Yuchang family were like lambs to the slaughter, helpless against these fearsome beasts.
"Damn these Black Tiger Mechanized Beasts!" Yuchang Ran's face was grim as she slashed her azure sword, destroying one of the beasts. Her expression darkened as she realized there was a hidden hand orchestrating this attack. The goal was clear: to stop them from delivering the "Blood Fat Cloud Crystal" back to the main family.
Clang!
Just as Yuchang Ran was preparing to cut down another mechanized beast, a massive serpent tail lashed out at her. The collision felt like slamming into a meteorite, sending her reeling backward. She narrowly dodged the attack by angling her sword.
Boom!
The serpent tail smashed into a nearby hill, causing it to crumble, sending debris flying in all directions.
"A mechanized beast as strong as a third-tier Supreme... Is the Gongsun family really prepared to break all ties with us?" Yuchang Ran glared at the enormous mechanized serpent in the distance, her expression cold.
If Black Tiger Mechanized Beasts could be bought at a high price, then a mechanized serpent as powerful as a third-tier Supreme was a different matter altogether. It was a prized creation of the Gongsun family, and they wouldn't sell such a valuable asset easily. The culprits behind the attack were obvious—the Gongsun family, one of the three great families, known for their expertise in crafting mechanized beasts.
"Hmph, so what if they're offended? Does the Yuchang family still have the power to stand among the top three families?" scoffed the voice from the mechanized serpent.
In the past, the Gongsun family and others wouldn't dare make a move against the Yuchang family, which once stood strong. However, after the disappearance of the Yuchang family's young master and the damage to their treasured Tianxuan Treasure Hall, the Yuchang family began to decline. Their strength had fallen to less than half of what it once was.
As the Yuchang family rapidly weakened, other forces began to notice and covet their resources. With the Tianxuan Treasure Hall facing another crisis, greed surged across the continent. The Yuchang family still held vast resources that no other power had dared to touch—until now. After weighing the risks, the Gongsun family decided to be the first to act.
Yuchang Ran's eyes gleamed with murderous intent as she gripped her sword tightly. She began inscribing symbols with her sword, drawing in powerful spiritual energy.
Boom!
A vast burst of azure spiritual energy surged into the sky, gathering around her. The energy formed a towering sword, a thousand feet tall, radiating a sharp, overwhelming aura. From a distance, it looked like a massive, world-splitting blade.
"Azure Sword Avatar!"
The giant sword radiated an unstoppable force, as if it could slice through the earth itself. The sword avatar not only provided powerful offensive capabilities but also enveloped Yuchang Ran, protecting her within it. This "Supreme Avatar" technique was the ultimate combination of offense and defense, which every Supreme expert strove to master.
"Azure Sword Avatar, slash!" Yuchang Ran commanded, sending the giant sword crashing down towards the mechanized serpent.
Boom!
As the sword descended, the very air seemed to twist under its power. A Supreme expert's strength was no small thing.
"Hmph, that weak Azure Sword Avatar is nothing. You're courting death!" the mechanized serpent hissed, opening its mouth. A streak of green energy shot out like a bolt of lightning, striking the massive sword.
The two forces clashed, and the spiritual energy protecting the avatar shattered instantly. Yuchang Ran was forced backward, her face pale. The gap between a first-tier and third-tier Supreme was simply too great.
"Ha! Blame your misfortune on being part of the Yuchang family. Today will be your end!" the mechanized serpent sneered. With a sharp hiss, it called upon the Black Tiger Mechanized Beasts. The beasts' eyes gleamed coldly as they once again launched themselves at the convoy.
Facing the relentless onslaught, the Yuchang family members looked on in despair. Gripping their weapons tightly, they prepared for a last, desperate stand.
Boom, boom, boom!
Just as the Black Tiger Mechanized Beasts were about to annihilate the remaining Yuchang forces, their bodies suddenly froze. Then, in an instant, they burst into bolts of lightning, turning into ash. Within moments, the fearsome beasts were reduced to piles of dust.
Everyone was stunned—Yuchang Ran, the guards, and even the mechanized serpent. They had no idea what had just happened.
"What... what is this?" Yuchang Ran muttered in shock.
Dark ash floated gently to the ground, covering the battlefield in a thin, eerie layer. This mysterious turn of events sent chills through everyone present. Even the mechanized serpent, with all its strength, had no idea what had just happened to the Black Tiger Mechanized Beasts.
The remaining Yuchang family guards slowly retreated, regrouping around Yuchang Ran, their eyes warily locked on the mechanized serpent above them.
"Who dares meddle here?" the serpent hissed. "I am a Gongsun family elder. If I have offended you, I ask for your forgiveness. This matter concerns only the Yuchang family and me. I ask that you do not interfere."
The voice from the mechanized serpent reverberated through the forest, revealing that it was being controlled by a Gongsun family elder.
Yuchang Ran and the others frowned. The Gongsun family clearly intended to sever ties completely.
Silence fell after the serpent's words. Just as the elder was growing impatient, an old, commanding voice rang out.
"Leave now."
The sudden voice, as if descending from the heavens, echoed around them. Yuchang Ran's heart filled with hope—someone powerful was on their side.
The elder controlling the mechanized serpent hesitated, unwilling to back down but clearly uneasy. "Do you really want to risk everything for these insignificant people?" he growled, trying to maintain control.
"You have ten seconds to leave. Or you die."
The voice responded coldly, filled with a sense of mockery. It was clear that the elder's threats were being treated with disdain.
The serpent elder's face twisted with rage. As a high-ranking member of the Gongsun family, he was used to respect. No one had ever dared speak to him like this.
"Fool! If you have the guts, show yourself! Even if it costs me this mechanized beast, I'll make you pay!" The elder roared, losing his temper. The serpent's massive tail lashed out again, aiming straight for Yuchang Ran. She had no time to react as the tail sped towards her.
"You're courting death!"
Just as the serpent's tail was about to strike, a cold voice thundered across the battlefield. A flash of lightning streaked through the air, slamming directly into the serpent's weak spot.
Boom!
The serpent staggered backward as a surge of violent energy ripped through its body. The lightning had exploded upon impact, shattering the serpent's protective energy and leaving it vulnerable.
"Protect the young lady!" the Yuchang family guards shouted, rushing to shield Yuchang Ran from further harm. Meanwhile, Yuchang Ran stared in disbelief at the damage the serpent had sustained in a single strike.
The mechanized serpent took nearly a hundred steps back before coming to a halt. Fear flickered in the elder's eyes as he examined the serpent's damaged body. "What kind of lightning is this? How can it be so powerful?" he gasped.
The lightning had torn through the serpent's defenses with terrifying force, revealing the power of a Supreme expert, likely of the fifth tier.
But no fifth-tier lightning master should be here in this remote part of the continent.
Boom!
The mysterious voice snorted in disdain, sending another bolt of blood-red lightning crashing into the serpent's weak point. With a deafening explosion, the serpent's body convulsed under the devastating attack, its armor cracking and its massive frame collapsing.
"Curse you! The Gongsun family will remember this!" the elder snarled. The serpent shed its damaged body like a snake shedding its skin, abandoning its lower half to escape underground. Within moments, it disappeared from sight.
With the serpent gone, the remaining Black Tiger Mechanized Beasts also retreated into the forest.
Within minutes, the road was clear once more, leaving the Yuchang family guards standing in stunned silence.
"Curse those cowards!" someone muttered, venting their frustration.
Yuchang Ran's cold expression softened slightly as she bowed to the sky. "I am Yuchang Ran, of the Luoyang Yuchang branch family. Thank you, senior, for your assistance. May I ask your name, so I may properly express my gratitude?"
"There's no need. I was just passing by. Move along."
The old voice drifted down from the sky, impossible to pinpoint. After that, all fell silent.
Yuchang Ran sighed in disappointment but waved her hand, giving the order to continue their journey. The guards, still shaken, quickly gathered the convoy and began moving again.
As Yuchang Ran returned to her vehicle, a strange feeling caused her to glance towards Mo Yu's carriage. After a brief pause, she shook her head and smiled wryly before returning to her seat.
Inside Mo Yu's carriage, he slowly opened his eyes, murmuring to himself, "So this is what a battle between Supremes looks like…"
(End of Chapter)