Chapter 742: Upper Earth Sovereign, The New Force "Thunder Prison"
In the silent grand hall, time lost all meaning, flowing slowly like eternity itself.
In the deepest darkness and tranquility, a thread of consciousness immersed itself within. The surrounding blackness was serene and gentle, like a fetus in its mother's womb.
Beneath this timeless quiet, a profound transformation took shape, as if shedding an old skin.
Within the golden glow resembling a womb, a figure sat unmoving like a rock. Around him, vast spiritual power turned into a mystical radiance.
The light bathed his body, making his flesh shimmer with dazzling mystery. It seeped into his muscles, bones, and blood, refining his already powerful frame to greater perfection.
Over the long passage of time, the immense spiritual power gradually blended with his own like milk and water. As they fused, his internal spiritual power took on a heavier quality.
This was a deeper evolution. The dense spiritual power, in terms of quality and might, was at least a level stronger than before.
Thick as mountains, the spiritual power flowed through his body like a flood, causing faint vibrations throughout his interior. Each subtle tremor echoed endlessly, deepening the reinforcement within.
This strengthening built bit by bit, like accumulation before eruption. When it finally burst forth, it would trigger a massive metamorphosis.
Outside, the lords of various top factions atop the Thunder Dragon Heaven-Shattering Seal couldn't help but direct their gazes toward the still-bright glow in the heavens. Their expressions grew solemn.
They knew well that Mo Yu's breakthrough to Upper Earth Sovereign would decide their fates.
The Thunder Emperor Mo Yu already possessed extraordinary combat prowess, able to clash with an Upper Earth Sovereign as a mere Lower. Now, with a perfect-grade Divine Spirit Liquid in hand, he might seize the chance to ascend.
After nearly half a year of transformation, it seemed likely that Mo Yu would break through to Upper Earth Sovereign.
Amid the tense anticipation from the factions across the world, movement finally stirred in the region where Mo Yu resided.
Suddenly, thunderous roars echoed from the golden glow—not true lightning, but the explosive clash of spiritual power.
The sound waves rippled out, detonating spiritual energy in the air. The heavens boomed relentlessly, even causing the distant top experts of the Bloodrock Realm to feel their blood surge, fresh blood seeping from their skin.
This commotion left the faction lords' faces filled with shock and uncertainty. They could see that the disturbance Mo Yu caused seemed even more ferocious than before.
Could it be that he had already broken through to Upper Earth Sovereign?
The lords exchanged glances, their gazes locking tightly on Mo Yu's location, their expressions growing immensely grave.
Boom! Rumble!
The heavenly clamor intensified, eventually crashing like mountains and seas, awe-inspiring in its ferocity.
At the peak of the thunderous din, a sudden downpour erupted across the skies.
These were no ordinary raindrops, but entirely condensed from spiritual power, whistling down in a sky-covering torrent.
Feng Yuanzi and the others showed no surprise at such a celestial phenomenon. They knew the terror of Earth Sovereigns—mere cultivation could alter the world's weather.
Splash!
The spiritual rain poured endlessly, but it wasn't wasted. Midway down, it gathered into streams of spiritual water pillars, merging back into the glow.
Within the radiance, the young figure vaguely appeared to open his mouth, sucking in the pure spiritual pillars like a whale drawing water.
This absorption lasted a full dozen minutes before the celestial signs slowly faded.
Surprisingly, though the phenomena vanished, the figure showed no sign of awakening. The glow around him dimmed gradually, turning to darkness.
"Oh, did he fail?" The Snow Valley Mistress frowned slightly, her delicate face showing surprise.
From the looks of it, Mo Yu hadn't succeeded in breaking through. Did that mean his attempt to reach Upper Earth Sovereign had failed?
"Not necessarily… let's wait." Feng Yuanzi stroked his beard and shook his head slightly.
He couldn't quite discern Mo Yu's state—it seemed like failure, yet also like brewing for a final push.
"Success or failure, the result is imminent. Whether he crosses that threshold into Upper Earth Sovereign will be revealed now." The Beast Dominion Lord's eyes narrowed as he spoke.
Everyone could see that Mo Yu had reached the critical juncture. Would he step through the gate to Upper Earth Sovereign, or fail in his advancement? The answer was at hand.
In the darkness, time slipped by.
The silence endured for an unknown span until, at some moment, a wisp of consciousness in the dark fluctuated. It began to awaken gradually from the deep cultivation.
At the same moment, the final essence of the perfect-grade Divine Spirit Liquid—the last thread of light—merged into Mo Yu's body.
His once-rigid form softened, and the next instant, he opened his long-closed eyes. His pitch-black pupils were deep and lightless, without a single spark of spiritual gleam.
Though unaccompanied by fanfare, this signified that Mo Yu's spiritual power had reached a state of perfect control, retractable at will.
He remained silent, slowly extending his arms.
Rumble!
Instantly, his bones crackled throughout, the sounds like muffled thunder echoing within, roaring deafeningly.
Each roar sent ripples through the space around him.
Mo Yu rose to his full height, hair scattering. The next moment, vast spiritual power like an ocean could no longer be contained—it erupted from him like collapsing mountains and tsunamis.
Boom!
The immense spiritual power swept outward, bringing endless pressure that blanketed the heavens and earth. Even Feng Yuanzi and the others paled at the sight, overwhelming shock surging through their hearts.
At the same time, the intensity of that spiritual power skyrocketed at an astonishing pace. In mere instants, it reached the peak of Lower Earth Sovereign.
Yet it did not halt.
Mo Yu's robes billowed without wind, snapping loudly. Even his skin vibrated as spiritual power slithered beneath like serpents.
In just a dozen breaths, a spiritual light hundreds of thousands of feet tall burst from Mo Yu's body, shooting skyward.
Bang!
Thunder cracked, and the spiritual fluctuation exploded in that instant. In a few breaths, it shattered its shackles like bamboo under a blade, truly stepping into the realm of Upper Earth Sovereign!
Vast and majestic spiritual power roared around Mo Yu, its strength several times greater than before!
The spiritual glow around Mo Yu began to retract. He lowered his head slowly, gazing at his palms brimming with power. Even with his composure, a trace of excitement stirred within.
"Upper Earth Sovereign!"
With this perfect-grade Divine Spirit Liquid, he had made a great leap, advancing directly from Lower Earth Sovereign to Upper!
"The absorption of this perfect-grade Divine Spirit Liquid lasted half a year."
Though immersed in silence, Mo Yu retained awareness of time. He knew this elevation hadn't been instantaneous but had unfolded over a full half-year.
This half-year of tempering eased his mind. His cultivation speed was already far beyond ordinary, so he didn't need forced acceleration. What he required was steady progress, solid foundations.
Evidently, the perfect-grade Divine Spirit Liquid aligned perfectly with his needs. The half-year's refinement not only allowed a natural breakthrough to Upper Earth Sovereign but also solidified his base even further.
In this way, future assaults on Perfected or even Heaven Sovereign would leave no hidden flaws.
Mo Yu smiled in satisfaction. He raised his palm, gathering immense spiritual power there. He could feel that his spiritual power now dwarfed its former self in every way.
Before, battling Upper Earth Sovereigns had been taxing—victories over Blood Spirit Son stemmed from carelessness, and the Ice Pavilion Lord had over-relied on Outer Evil power, falling to the Thunder Dragon Seal.
But now, facing another Upper Earth Sovereign, Mo Yu knew he could defeat them squarely within a hundred exchanges.
"This perfect-grade Divine Spirit Liquid is truly extraordinary…"
Mo Yu chuckled softly, evidently pleased with the secret realm's harvest.
"Hehe, Mo Yu, congratulations." The Feng Emperor approached, sensing the formidable spiritual fluctuations, and smiled with great joy.
As allies, Mo Yu's greater strength benefited him immensely. In the Feng Emperor's heart, his hopes for Mo Yu went even further.
So young, yet already an Upper Earth Sovereign—with Mo Yu's talent, the Feng Emperor believed he held potential to reach Heaven Sovereign. When that day came…
At the thought, the Feng Emperor felt anticipation swell within.
"Thanks to Elder Qing's protection…" Mo Yu smiled faintly at the Feng Emperor, then turned his gaze to Feng Yuanzi and the others atop the Thunder Dragon Heaven-Shattering Seal.
The six faction lords felt their hearts tighten as Mo Yu looked their way. They sensed an intangible pressure emanating from him—the unmistakable aura of an Upper Earth Sovereign.
"We pay respects to Lord Thunder Emperor!"
Though both Upper and Lower fell under the Earth Sovereign realm, the gulf between them was vast. The six leaped down and bowed respectfully before Mo Yu.
Seeing their trepidation, Mo Yu smiled slightly. With a wave of his sleeve, six strands of white thunder flashed out, swiftly burrowing into the bodies of Feng Yuanzi and the others.
Feng Yuanzi and the six paled momentarily, but soon they realized that the Outer Evil runes—which they had barely suppressed for half a year with the Thunder Dragon Seal—began dissolving under the white thunder's assault. In moments, they turned to wisps of black smoke, vanishing from their bodies.
"The runes… they're gone…" The six stared in stunned joy.
These runes had been ticking time bombs. Without the seal's suppression over the half-year, not only would their spiritual power have been corrupted, but their minds as well.
Yet this curse that had plagued them now vanished at Mo Yu's mere gesture.
The realization left them gazing at Mo Yu in profound shock. They recalled that half a year ago, when Mo Yu purged the runes from the Feng Emperor, he had exerted full effort and even used the sacred Thunder Dragon Seal.
Now, a simple wave sufficed to eradicate theirs. Clearly, Mo Yu had indeed broken through to Upper Earth Sovereign.
Only an Upper Earth Sovereign could resolve Outer Evil power so effortlessly.
Seeing their shocked expressions, Mo Yu smiled and asked, "I've purged the Outer Evil runes from you. With that done, do any of you have objections to our prior wager?"
The group fell silent, ultimately shaking their heads. To object now would be suicidal.
Moreover, Mo Yu's Upper Earth Sovereign strength created an immense gap. Joining his banner wasn't humiliating—it might even offer greater prospects in the new force.
Clap.
The Feng Emperor clapped his hands, smiling. "In that case, from this day forward, Mo Yu shall lead the new force. We all pledge our obedience!"
Feng Yuanzi, the Blood Shark Tower Lord, and the others looked to Mo Yu, nodding respectfully in submission.
Perhaps due to past conflicts, Zhong Cang proved especially compliant. He turned to Mo Yu and said, "Since we're founding a new force now, what shall we name it?"
At this, the Feng Emperor glanced at Mo Yu. He knew Mo Yu had once created a faction on the Dou Qi Continent called the Yuan Mansion. Would he continue that name in the Great Thousand World?
Mo Yu thought of the Yuan Mansion but soon shook his head. When he founded it, his strength was modest, and he was new to that continent. The name had been a symbol of his aspirations.
But now, establishing roots in a new land with power enough to stand firm in the Great Thousand World, he needed a name matching his aura—something grand, like Xiao Yan's Endless Fire Domain or Lin Dong's Martial Realm.
With a sudden flash of inspiration, Mo Yu declared, "The new force shall be called Thunder Prison."
(END CHAPTER)
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