Chapter 501: Chapter 499: The Alliance and the Sect Protection Formation
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a boundless and desolate plain, faint patches of lush green grass could occasionally be seen amidst the dominant reddish-yellow hues of barrenness. Occasionally, sharp cries of eagles pierced the air as they soared across the skies.
Desolation enveloped the area until a ripple suddenly distorted the space. A black fissure tore open in the void, and several figures stumbled out, landing rather awkwardly on the ground.
"Cousin Mo Yu, are you alright?"
Xiao Yan quickly asked, noticing the pallor on Mo Yu’s face after they landed.
Mo Yu wiped the blood from the corner of his lips, gasped for air, and brushed away the cold sweat from his forehead. Shaking his head, he replied, "It’s nothing serious. I just need to rest for a bit. Besides, that Ninth Tianzun is undoubtedly in a worse state than I am."
Hearing this, the group couldn’t help but recall the terrifying power of the Destruction Thunder Orb, which had obliterated the entire valley and the Hall of Souls branch. They involuntarily sucked in a breath of cold air.
Even Ninth Tianzun, an eight-star Dou Zun powerhouse, had suffered severe injuries under that attack. It was unimaginable what kind of monstrous strength Xiao Yan truly harbored.
As everyone was still in shock, the pitch-black ring on Xiao Yan’s finger trembled. Yao Chen’s illusory figure emerged swiftly.
Yao Lao gently placed a hand on Mo Yu’s wrist to check his pulse. After a moment, he reassured the group, "Mo Yu’s physique is truly remarkable. Although he took a hit from Ninth Tianzun, he only sustained superficial injuries and is otherwise fine."
"Old fellow," Feng Zun Zhe remarked with emotion upon seeing his old friend, but this was not the time for reminiscing. Their priority was finding a safe place.
"Thank you, Senior Yao Lao," Mo Yu said with a faint smile. "I know my body best. Ninth Tianzun may be strong, but he’s not at the level to take my life. Everyone can rest assured."
Yao Lao released Mo Yu’s wrist and stroked his beard with a smile. "This journey would not have succeeded without your help, Mo Yu. Without you, I might have spent the rest of my days in the darkness of the Hall of Souls."
"Senior Yao Lao, there’s no need for thanks," Mo Yu said, shaking his head. "I, Mo Yu, am a man who values both kindness and grudges. I still remember the help you gave me in the past."
At this, Yao Lao seemed to recall something and asked softly, "By the way, how is She Zun Zhe? Did he find the inheritance of the Nine-Winged Purple-Gold Serpent?"
Mo Yu chuckled lightly. "Thanks to Senior Yao Lao’s information, She Lao successfully located the inheritance in the Southern Continent. He is currently at a critical stage of his evolution and should be out soon."
Hearing this, Yao Lao nodded with a smile. "That’s good to hear."
"Alright, enough reminiscing for now," Feng Zun Zhe interrupted. "Old fellow, are you coming with me to the Falling Star Pavilion in the Southern Region, or will you head to the Yuan Manor established by Mo Yu in the Western Region?"
"Yuan Manor? Has Mo Yu moved the force he built in the Black-Corner Region to the Western Region?" Yao Lao asked in surprise before looking at Xiao Yan. "What do you think?"
After a moment of thought, Xiao Yan replied, "Let’s head to the Falling Star Pavilion. The pavilion has a stone tower, a focal point for stellar energy gathered from meteors. There, I can better absorb star power.
Now that I’ve rescued my master and reached the peak of the Dou Zong realm, it’s the perfect place to attempt a breakthrough to Dou Zun."
Yao Lao nodded. "Very well, the Falling Star Pavilion it is."
With the decision made, Xiao Yan turned to Mo Yu and said sincerely, "Cousin Mo Yu, though we part ways here, I will never forget your help this time."
"Heh, if you keep speaking like a stranger, I won’t let you set foot in Yuan Manor again," Mo Yu joked as he patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder.
"Mo Yu, you’ve achieved remarkable results in such a short time, establishing a solid foundation in the Central Plains," Yao Lao said with admiration. "However, with the destruction of the Hall of Souls branch in the Death Soul Mountain Range, they will undoubtedly shift their attention to you. Be cautious."
Mo Yu’s expression grew solemn. He nodded, fully aware of the Hall of Souls’s immense power. Compared to the Pill Tower, the Hall of Souls was far more dangerous due to the Hun Clan backing it.
"The Southern and Western Regions are far apart. If danger arises, the Falling Star Pavilion and Yuan Manor won’t be able to support each other in time," Feng Zun Zhe pointed out. "I suggest constructing a spatial wormhole between the two places for instant transportation. This way, if the Hall of Souls attacks one side, the other can respond quickly."
Mo Yu smiled and nodded. "That’s an excellent idea. An alliance between Yuan Manor and the Falling Star Pavilion will make it much harder for the Hall of Souls to take either of us down unless they deploy an overwhelming force. Yuan Manor has plenty of Dou Zun experts. If we work at full capacity, we should be able to complete the wormhole within a few months."
Feng Zun Zhe laughed heartily. "Good. With our forces united, even the Hall of Souls might stumble if they come for us."
"Alright, let’s part ways here," Mo Yu said, clasping his hands in farewell to Yao Lao and the others.
"Take care, Cousin Mo Yu!" Xiao Yan, Yao Lao, and Feng Zun Zhe returned the gesture before leaping into the sky and flying off into the distance.
"Let’s head back too," Mo Yu said, gesturing to Tie Jian Zun Zhe as they soared toward Yuan Manor.
Five Days Later, Yuan Manor
Upon seeing Mo Yu’s group return safely, Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin let out sighs of relief. Though they had faith in Mo Yu’s strength, attacking a Hall of Souls branch always carried risks. Thankfully, nothing unexpected happened, and Mo Yu had returned unscathed.
"From today onward, Yuan Manor will remain on high alert!" Mo Yu declared upon his return.
Though this announcement caused confusion and unease among Yuan Manor’s members, Mo Yu offered no explanations. Facing the Hall of Souls, no amount of caution was excessive.
In addition to ordering heightened vigilance, Mo Yu summoned all the Dou Zun experts in Yuan Manor and its allied forces to begin constructing the spatial wormhole to the Falling Star Pavilion. Despite the distance, the ample manpower should allow them to complete the task within two months.
Meanwhile, Mo Yu focused on strengthening Yuan Manor itself. Yuan City, the manor’s current stronghold, was formerly the bustling trade hub of Ten Thousand Weapons City. Though prosperous and lively, its lack of natural defenses made it vulnerable to attacks.
After careful consideration, Mo Yu decided to construct a sect-guarding array to protect Yuan Manor. While such arrays were often dismissed as symbolic, Mo Yu believed they had their merits. Powerful sect-guarding arrays, like the Covering Sun Cloud Formation of the Yun Lan Sect and the Falling Star Array of the Falling Star Pavilion, had proven their worth in the past.
For Yuan Manor, this array would serve as both a line of defense and a testament to its growing strength.
Thinking of this, Mo Yu no longer hesitated. He quickly ordered Hundreds Weapon Hall to procure the necessary materials to construct the "Sect Protection Grand Formation" he envisioned.
The formation Mo Yu intended to build was called the Nine Heavens Thunder Fiend Formation, a defensive array that harnessed the power of thunder from the heavens. Not only could it create a protective thunder-light barrier over Yuan City, but it could also concentrate thunder energy into cannonball-like projectiles capable of unleashing devastating attacks.
This formation, both offensive and defensive, was a powerful technique Mo Yu had mastered in his previous life. It was perfectly suited for the current needs of Yuan Manor.
While constructing the spatial wormhole and the Sect Protection Grand Formation, Mo Yu decisively ordered the sect’s gates to be closed.
There were no objections to closing the gates. As a newly established power, Yuan Manor did not suffer from the factionalism or internal strife that plagued older forces. Moreover, Mo Yu’s authority within Yuan Manor was absolute.
Thus, with a single command, Yuan City was sealed off, restricting unauthorized entry or exit.
Despite the ongoing expansion of Yuan City, it was already quite sizable, albeit not comparable to some regional capitals. Staying there for a year or two posed no issues. Additionally, with the alchemical support of Thousand Medicine Hall, the city was brimming with energy. The cultivation environment within Yuan City far surpassed that of the outside world.
As the gates remained closed, time quietly flowed by amidst the picturesque mountains and rivers. In the blink of an eye, two months had passed.
During these two months, everything remained extraordinarily calm. The anticipated retaliation from the Hall of Souls never materialized.
Mo Yu sent people to investigate the outside world during this time. The Central Plains remained as lively as ever, with no significant movements from the Hall of Souls. News of their branch being destroyed had not leaked at all, indicating that the Hall of Souls had sealed off all information regarding the incident.
This unexpected silence puzzled both Mo Yu and Xiao Yixian. Given the Hall of Souls’ nature, it was improbable for them to endure this long without taking action.
It seemed that some other matter had preoccupied the Hall of Souls, forcing them to temporarily set aside this grudge.
For now, this delay allowed Mo Yu, Feng Zun Zhe, and others to breathe a sigh of relief. Currently, neither Yuan Manor nor the Falling Star Pavilion could contend with the Hall of Souls. Even if they joined forces, an all-out war would significantly weaken both sides, potentially leading to their downfall.
Grateful for this reprieve, Mo Yu and Feng Zun Zhe used the time to focus on strengthening their respective factions and exploring ways to enhance their combined power.
By the third month, the spatial wormhole connecting Yuan Manor and the Falling Star Pavilion was finally completed.
Upon its completion, Feng Zun Zhe traversed the vast distance from the Southern Region via the wormhole, once again arriving at Yuan Manor.
Aside from Mo Yu and a handful of Yuan Manor’s senior members, Feng Zun Zhe’s visit was kept a strict secret. After all, the existence of the wormhole was a critical advantage that could deliver a surprise to the Hall of Souls in the future.
Feng Zun Zhe’s arrival was primarily to finalize the details of the alliance between the two forces. Mo Yu welcomed him warmly.
Although Yuan Manor’s current strength far exceeded that of the Falling Star Pavilion, the latter was still a powerful faction with deep foundations. Additionally, with Yao Lao as its Pavilion Master and Xiao Yan as its young leader, its potential was undeniable.
Feng Zun Zhe also provided Mo Yu with valuable suggestions for setting up the Nine Heavens Thunder Fiend Formation. Having never built this formation before, Mo Yu benefited greatly from Feng Zun Zhe’s insights.
As a seasoned veteran, Feng Zun Zhe’s experience with the Falling Star Formation, one of the top-ranked protective formations in the Central Plains, proved invaluable.
During their discussions, Feng Zun Zhe revealed that Xiao Yan had gone into seclusion to prepare for his breakthrough to the Dou Zun realm.
Mo Yu anticipated that it wouldn’t be long before Xiao Yan officially stepped into the ranks of Dou Zun experts.
However, Mo Yu had little time to dwell on this. After three months of effort and immense resources, Yuan Manor’s Sect Protection Grand Formation was finally complete!
Taking a deep breath, Mo Yu gazed at the thunderous sea in the Nine Heavens. Then, with a leap, he began forming intricate hand seals.
As his seals took shape, the vast sea of thunder above began to surge violently.
At the center of the thunder sea, thunder energy rapidly condensed into a massive thunder orb hundreds of meters in size.
Moments later, countless silver lightning serpents erupted from the mountain-sized thunder orb like waterfalls. The tens of thousands of serpentine currents intertwined and spread out rapidly, forming an energy dome that resembled an inverted bowl. Within moments, it enveloped the entirety of Yuan City!
"The Nine Heavens Thunder Fiend Formation is complete!"
The thunder-light barrier exuded an almost tangible presence, emitting a faint yet terrifying energy. Some unsuspecting flying magical beasts attempted to pass through as usual, only to convulse violently upon contact with the barrier. Within seconds, they were reduced to charred husks by the intense thunder energy.
Seeing this, Mo Yu nodded in satisfaction.
In constructing this formation, he had even sacrificed half of the Nine Heavens Heavenly Thunder as the formation’s core.
Though the cost was high, the resulting power was more than worth it. The formation’s strength had increased by thirty percent, making it impervious even to a joint assault by multiple Dou Zuns.
The members of Yuan Manor residing within Yuan City also noticed the formation’s activation. They looked up in awe at the magnificent thunder formation, their eyes filled with shock and reverence.
When their gaze shifted to Mo Yu, standing at the center of the formation, their admiration transformed into fervent respect.
Yuan Manor finally had its Sect Protection Grand Formation!
To them, it was akin to an aircraft carrier in Mo Yu’s previous world—rarely deployed but a true symbol of a great power’s might.
At this moment, every member of Yuan Manor felt proud to belong to the faction.
Mo Yu, momentarily stunned by their reaction, chuckled softly and shook his head. He hadn’t anticipated that the Sect Protection Grand Formation would also serve to unify the people’s morale.
Just as he was enjoying his success, Xiao Yixian approached him, her face pale with concern.
"What’s wrong?" Mo Yu’s brows furrowed as a sense of unease crept into his heart.
Xiao Yixian hesitated briefly, biting her lip before speaking. "According to reports from Mo Xie, the deputy hall master of the Beast Hall, Zi Huo seems to have encountered significant trouble with the Abyssal Lion Clan..."
Hearing this, Mo Yu froze momentarily, his expression darkening.
"Oh? The Abyssal Lion Clan? If they dare harm Zi Huo, then I will ensure that their name is erased from the Dou Qi Continent..."
Xiao Yixian’s hands tightened at Mo Yu’s chilling words, which carried an overwhelming and bloodthirsty killing intent.
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