Chapter 705: Advancement, Earth Supreme
After defeating the Second Elder Yuchang Jian, Mo Yu had fully proven the extent of his overwhelming power.
"Mr. Mo Yu, thank you for standing up for the Yuchang Family," Yuchang Yuan said with a grateful smile. "If there's anything you require, speak freely. We will satisfy any request you make."
Mo Yu thought for a moment before replying, "I need a quiet place. The injuries in my body aren't fully healed. I'll need three days to completely recover my strength."
There was another thought he didn't voice aloud—his intent to attempt a breakthrough to Earth Supreme.
"Oh? Mr. Mo Yu still carries injuries?"
At those words, Yuchang Yuan and the others looked even more shocked. Their respect for Mo Yu climbed higher; if he could defeat Yuchang Jian while still wounded, then they had underestimated his true strength by far.
"In that case," Yuchang Yuan said, "perhaps the 'Heavenly River Space' will suit you. It's an independent spatial domain created by our ancestor. Normally, only elder-ranked members may enter it.
Inside, there flows a river of concentrated spiritual energy. Even more, time within the Heavenly River Space moves slower—ten days inside equal only one day outside."
"Oh? That's remarkable…"
Mo Yu raised his brows, genuine fascination glimmering in his eyes.
Even on the Dou Qi Continent, the Heaven's Tomb's five-to-one time ratio was astounding. Yet this Heavenly River Space boasted a ten-to-one flow. Indeed, the Yuchang Family lived up to the reputation of a great house of the Great Thousand World.
"Then I must trouble you, Patriarch Yuchang," Mo Yu said with a faint smile.
He had a feeling—once inside that space, he would almost certainly be able to break through to Earth Supreme.
"Hehe, there's no need for such courtesy. You are fighting for our family's sake; this is the least we can offer." Yuchang Yuan smiled, then gestured forward. "Please, follow me."
They made their way deep into the manor, crossing more than a dozen corridors before arriving at a great hall.
Boom!
The heavy doors creaked open. Inside, space twisted faintly around a swirling vortex at the center of the hall—the gateway to the Heavenly River Space.
From the vortex poured thick waves of spiritual energy, suffused with an ancient and boundless aura. Even standing nearby made one's soul feel cleansed and light.
"Hehe, Mr. Mo Yu," Yuchang Yuan said with reverence, "the Heavenly River Space is a sacred relic left by our ancestor, who was once an Earth Supreme. Normally, it may only be used by Yuchang bloodline members—but given the circumstances, you are no longer bound by that rule. May you heal and restore yourself within."
"My thanks, Patriarch." Mo Yu's interest grew further upon hearing it was a legacy of an Earth Supreme.
"No need for thanks. Please, enter," Yuchang Yuan said, indicating the swirling gate.
Mo Yu nodded, stepped forward, and vanished into the vortex.
Boom!
The world went black for an instant. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself floating above a tranquil, crystalline river. The water rippled gently, releasing clouds of spiritual mist that filled the air with a pure, invigorating scent.
Merely breathing it in cleared one's mind and nourished the spirit.
The concentration of spiritual energy here was overwhelming—a true paradise for cultivation.
"Oh, what a river of spirit energy," said the Wind Emperor, appearing beside him with a grin. "The Yuchang Family truly has deep roots. In this place, you might just step into Earth Supreme."
Mo Yu nodded faintly. He was already at the complete ninth tier—just one step away from Earth Supreme. With such an environment, that step might soon be taken.
"That's exactly my plan," Mo Yu said, his eyes glinting. "The Gongshu Family's connection to the Blood God Clan complicates things. To ensure I can control the coming battle, I'll break through first."
"Then focus your efforts. I have full faith in you," the Wind Emperor said with a laugh.
As the famed Thunder Emperor of the Dou Qi Continent, Mo Yu would not go unnoticed in this world filled with giants.
Mo Yu landed lightly on the river's surface—and then, with a flash, plunged into the Heavenly River.
Splash!
The waters raged instantly. Waves burst upward as a thunder vortex appeared above his head, spinning like a devouring storm. A tremendous suction drew forth the endless mists that filled the Heavenly River Space.
Whhhhh!
Streams of spiritual fog whipped through the air like white serpents, hurtling into the thunder vortex to be consumed.
Crackle!
Inside Mo Yu's body, bones creaked as surging energy spread through his limbs. The endless torrents of energy were drawn into him and refined instantly.
"So refreshing! More!" he laughed thunderously, his voice rolling like breaking skies.
Time passed. The Heavenly River churned violently until, at last, Mo Yu opened his eyes.
Boom!
Thunder blazed within his pupils. Lightning screamed across the heavens. The aura exploding from his body sent waves crashing sky-high, rain bursting down upon the world.
From the heart of the storm, Mo Yu stood untouched, his form gleaming like polished jade. His presence was sharp and unyielding—like a divine blade that could pierce all things. Lightning danced along his body, and a suffocating might filled the space.
He gazed at his hands, slowly curling them into fists.
Even without channeling energy, black lines of spatial fracture appeared at his palm.
Crack!
He punched forward lightly. The air shattered like glass into fragments of broken space.
Absolute suppression.
"So this… is Earth Supreme power," he murmured.
A thrilling sense of dominion coursed through him—as if the vast Great Thousand World itself lay open before him.
Earth Supremes were true overlords, even among the myriad powers of this world.
"Has he succeeded?" the Wind Emperor whispered, feeling breathless under the pressure radiating from Mo Yu. That oppressive presence was far beyond the Supreme Realm.
"Not yet… this is only halfway. The last step is the most perilous," the Wind Emperor said grimly.
That step was the Spirit Tribulation.
Every Earth Supreme provoked the heavens' jealousy. In response, the sky unleashed its wrath—the Supreme Spirit Tribulation. Its might was beyond measure. Countless geniuses had perished attempting that final ascent.
Buzz...
A deep hum shook the space. The Heavenly River's light dimmed; the world darkened. Energy boiled wildly like an upturned cauldron.
Mo Yu looked up sharply. Above, the sky twisted violently as infinite spiritual energy gathered into a storm—a shimmering, multicolored cloud that pulsed with destructive power.
A dreadful pressure descended.
"So this is the legendary Spirit Tribulation," he muttered. "The final test to reach Earth Supreme."
"The tribulation mainly targets the Supreme Dharma Body," the Wind Emperor said from nearby, smiling faintly. "You're fortunate not to have one."
"Oh, really? Is that so…"
Mo Yu's eyes flashed. "Who says I don't have one? The second form of my Heavenly Tyrant Lightning Body is one of the mightiest Dharma Bodies under heaven!"
As he spoke, he spun his hands in quick motion. The Heavenly River erupted. Vast waves roared upward as torrents of luminous spiritual energy surged into his body, devoured in an instant.
If before he would have needed half a day to refine such energy, now his body absorbed it hungrily—nothing remaining.
He could feel an ocean of power raging inside him.
Thunder rumbled. Above, divine clouds rolled endlessly. Brilliant lightning began to dance across them, radiating godlike fury.
Taking a deep breath, Mo Yu pressed his palms together as radiant silver light erupted from behind him. The light coalesced into a colossal humanoid form—hundreds of feet tall and roaring with lightning.
Heavenly Tyrant Lightning Body!
This was its second form—standing equal to the great Dharma Bodies ranked among the strongest in all the Great Thousand World.
(END CHAPTER)
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