Capítulo 147: Chapter 147: Fierce Battle with a Da Dou Shi
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"This King?"
Upon hearing the youth's self-reference, Mo Yu was momentarily stunned, then quickly realized who the newcomer was.
In the Mu Lan Empire, the Mu Lan Valley held a much stronger position than the Yun Lan Sect did in the Jia Ma Empire.
The Yun Lan Sect, aside from its first Sect Leader Yun Potian, who was renowned across the entire continent, had steadily declined. Although it was still the top sect in the Jia Ma Empire, its strength was no longer what it used to be, and even outsiders perceived it as inferior to the empire's royal family.
However, the Mu Lan Valley was different. Although it didn't have the same long and illustrious history as the Yun Lan Sect, it had risen rapidly in the past hundred years.
At present, the Mu Lan Valley had not only three peak Dou Huang experts—Lion Elder, Bear Elder, and Tiger Elder—but also formidable high-end combat power. The combined strength of the three could rival that of a Dou Zong expert!
Under the overwhelming pressure of Mu Lan Valley, the Mu Lan Empire's royal family had gradually declined. The previous ruler had granted the families behind the Mu Lan Valley Three Elders noble titles, tying their fates to that of the empire.
After the Mu Lan Valley Three Elders were granted noble titles, the oppression on the imperial family by the Mu Lan Valley eased. Since then, the empire's various factions recognized Mu Lan Valley over the royal family.
Although the Mu Lan Valley Three Elders were granted noble titles, they lived in isolation and accepted only the honorific titles. The titles were passed to the families behind them.
These three lords were represented by the Huang Family behind Lion Elder, the Zhan Family behind Bear Elder, and the Jin Family behind Tiger Elder.
The youth who now addressed himself as "this King" naturally made Mo Yu think of Huang Xun, one of the three lords, also known as the "Little Beast King" of the Huang family.
At the same time, Huang Xun was better known by another title—'Little Beast King'!
No wonder the youth was wearing the golden python robe reserved for the royal family. And it was no surprise that the Mountain Demon Mercenary Group was wiped out by the Berserk Lion Mercenary Group in just two days—Little Beast King had gotten involved.
"You must be Mo Yu. From the reports of the Mountain Demon Mercenary Group, you single-handedly dealt with the three leaders of the Berserk Lion Mercenary Group."
"Although the Berserk Lion Mercenary Group is trash, their three leaders together aren't weak. It's surprising to see that, despite your age, your talent isn't bad. However, I haven't heard of you in the Mu Lan Empire…"
The Little Beast King's eyes narrowed sharply as he stared at Mo Yu, a hint of arrogance flashing in his gaze. Paired with his python robe, he exuded an aura of nobility that made it hard to look at him directly.
"As long as you hand over the Earthcore Soul Fruit, I'll give you the chance to serve as my attendant. If your talent is truly exceptional, I might even introduce you to Mu Lan Valley, where becoming an elder is within your reach one day."
As he said this, a proud smile appeared on the Little Beast King's lips, his expression leaving no room for doubt. In the Mu Lan Empire, even his attendants were fiercely competed for.
Though he was just a core disciple of Mu Lan Valley, with the backing of his family, the Little Beast King's status in the empire was akin to that of a crown prince.
Staring at the arrogant youth, Mo Yu raised his eyebrows slightly. This guy was arrogant, but he indeed had some talent.
Through his soul sensing ability, Mo Yu could tell that this person possessed the strength of a five-star Da Dou Shi at the very least.
Such talent, at such a young age, was comparable to that of Xiao Zhan, the current head of the Xiao family.
This level of talent wasn't inferior to Nalan Yanran from the Yun Lan Sect.
"Mo Yu, you mustn't hand over the Earthcore Soul Fruit. Don't worry, as long as I recover part of my soul energy, I'll deal with the Mu Lan Valley experts myself," Uncle Snake's cold, hoarse voice suddenly echoed in Mo Yu's mind.
Evidently, Uncle Snake, who didn't yet fully understand Mo Yu's temperament, feared that he might surrender the Earthcore Soul Fruit.
Upon hearing this, the corners of Mo Yu's mouth lifted into a slight smile.
"Apologies, but the Earthcore Soul Fruit was purchased from the Mountain Demon Mercenary Group. Since it's mine, why should I give it to you? Also, I have no interest in becoming your attendant."
Looking at the Little Beast King, Mo Yu calmly shook his head, his expression indifferent.
In the past, he might have been wary of Mu Lan Valley, but now that he had Uncle Snake's support, he naturally wouldn't show the slightest deference.
"Oh? Do you intend to make an enemy of me, Huang Xun?"
At these words, the members of the Berserk Lion Mercenary Group looked at Mo Yu as if he were a fool.
In the Mu Lan Empire, Mu Lan Valley was an untouchable colossus. To provoke the Little Beast King was akin to provoking Mu Lan Valley itself.
Regardless of Mo Yu's background, unless he had a Dou Zong expert backing him, opposing the Little Beast King was akin to seeking death.
"Heh, what of it?" Mo Yu replied indifferently.
Hearing this, the smile on the Little Beast King's face slowly faded, replaced by a dark expression. His gaze locked onto Mo Yu with a cold, murderous glint. It was clear that the boy before him didn't hold him in the slightest regard.
As the heir to Mu Lan Valley and the most gifted individual in the empire, the Little Beast King hadn't been treated with such disregard in a long time.
"You're courting death!" Huang Xun's eyes bore into Mo Yu as he spoke, his voice seething with killing intent.
Upon hearing this, the leader of the Berserk Lion Mercenary Group stepped forward. "Young master, leave this boy to me. I guarantee I'll recover the Earthcore Soul Fruit, as for the boy?"
"Kill him," the Little Beast King replied coldly.
Initially, he had some interest in Mo Yu, but seeing how the boy didn't know his place, killing him seemed like the better option.
Upon hearing this, Huang Lie, the leader of the Berserk Lion Mercenary Group, grinned viciously as he looked at Mo Yu.
The rumors were true—Huang Lie was indeed from the same family as the Little Beast King. Though his father had been exiled years ago due to a failed mission, leading to his life as a mercenary, he had recently reconnected with his family after years of offering tribute.
"Kid, you're really digging your own grave. Do you know how many people dream of being the Little Beast King's attendant? Yet you choose death," Huang Lie sneered.
Huang Lie's hopes soared as he prepared to take this opportunity to curry favor with the Little Beast King.
"You're talking too much," Mo Yu remarked lazily as he grasped the Divine Might Black Thunder Spear, his eyes indifferent.
With a loud explosion, Mo Yu's feet smashed into the ground, leaving a crater in his wake as he shot forward like a black streak, rushing toward Huang Lie at blinding speed. This sudden burst of speed drew startled gasps from the surrounding mercenaries.
Even the Little Beast King's prideful gaze wavered slightly—this nameless boy seemed to have some skill.
Seeing Mo Yu's swift approach, Huang Lie's expression changed, but he quickly sneered. He tapped his storage ring, summoning a pair of pitch-black, spiked knuckle dusters.
Slipping them on swiftly, a fierce wind surged from his body as he swung his fists toward Mo Yu, the air shrieking from the force of his blow.
His knuckle dusters gleamed with yellow Dou Qi, and as they collided with Mo Yu's spear, a sharp clanging sound echoed through the air.
"Clang!"
As the sound waves emanated, a surge of fierce energy exploded from between the spear and the fist claws. Instantly, a crack appeared in the ground beneath Mo Yu and Huang Lie.
Gripping his spear tightly, Mo Yu staggered back several steps under the violent clash. In contrast, Huang Lie only retreated half a step before stabilizing himself.
"With such weak strength, you still dare to show off in front of the prince?" Huang Lie taunted, stepping forward with a disdainful smile. The brief exchange had given him a decent gauge of Mo Yu's abilities.
Ignoring his words, Mo Yu suddenly stomped the ground and shot forward like an arrow. The pitch-black spear in his hand swept out, carrying with it a gust of oppressive wind.
Although he could easily defeat the man before him using his formidable soul power, Mo Yu wanted to test his current combat strength to see if he could overpower a two-star Da Dou Shi.
As Mo Yu attacked, Huang Lie's iron-clad fists moved seamlessly, deflecting each of Mo Yu's strikes with even greater force before they could reach his body.
Clang! Clang! Clang! The sound of metal clashing rang out continuously as their fierce blows collided on the wide street, creating a symphony of sharp metallic sounds.
"This kid… isn't as easy to handle as I thought." Huang Lie frowned, realizing that Mo Yu was relentlessly burning through his Dou Qi in their exchange. The boy wasn't as simple as he appeared.
"Enough! Let's finish this quickly. The prince won't be pleased if a mere Dou Shi holds me up for too long." With that thought, Huang Lie's expression darkened, and his attacks became more vicious.
With a forceful strike, Huang Lie's fists repelled Mo Yu's spear. The spikes on his tiger claws were now noticeably dulled.
"Kid, it's over!" Blocking Mo Yu's strike, Huang Lie sidestepped, cutting off Mo Yu's escape path. With a sinister sneer, he shouted, "Cracking Earth Star!"
As Huang Lie's shout fell, yellow Dou Qi gathered wildly on his fist, forming a Dou Qi vortex. From the center, the energy absorbed chunks of earth, forming a massive black sphere brimming with violent energy.
"Die!" Huang Lie grinned cruelly as he launched the sphere toward Mo Yu with a devastating punch.
Seeing the attack, Mo Yu's expression darkened. His spear swung swiftly as Dou Qi surged into the tip, forming a massive lion's head.
"Roaring Lion!"
The energy lion clashed with the black sphere, causing the latter to tremble before exploding like a bomb.
Boom! Clang!
The sudden explosion echoed like thunder, reverberating across the street. The crowd watching couldn't help but cover their ears, their faces filled with shock.
Mo Yu's spear was struck by the violent energy, forcing him back. Each step he took left deep imprints in the stone ground.
"Kid, now you know who you're messing with! Leave your life behind!" Huang Lie cracked his neck as yellow Dou Qi surged from his body, even thicker than before. He grinned malevolently at Mo Yu.
Mo Yu raised his head, his face calm. His body trembled slightly, and after a brief moment of stillness, his Dou Qi cloak expanded nearly half a meter high.
Silver Dou Qi, like crackling thunder, wrapped around Mo Yu's entire body, creating faint sizzling sounds as small cracks spread from his feet.
As his Dou Qi surged, an overwhelming aura burst forth from Mo Yu's body.
Under the pressure of this aura, the taunts from the members of the Berserk Lion Mercenary Group gradually died down. Even the Little Beast King, who had been watching, showed a trace of seriousness.
The talent this youth displayed was far stronger than ninety-nine percent of the disciples in the Mu Lan Valley.
Watching Mo Yu's escalating power, Huang Lie frowned, a look of surprise flashing across his eyes. The youth's aura was comparable to that of a newly promoted Da Dou Shi. Could he have been hiding his strength earlier?
"Hmph! No matter how you struggle, kid, you'll still die today!" Huang Lie sneered, his anger rising.
"Let's hope your strength matches your arrogance!" Mo Yu retorted coldly.
Suddenly, Mo Yu stomped his foot, and with a deafening explosion of energy, his body transformed into a blur, streaking toward Huang Lie like a flash of light.
Seeing Mo Yu's speed multiply in an instant, Huang Lie's expression shifted drastically. His pupils contracted as he focused on the black blur rapidly expanding in his sight.
In a split second, an even more ferocious aura erupted from Huang Lie's body. His spiked fists whistled through the air, aiming directly at the incoming blur.
Boom!
With a heavy thud, Mo Yu's fist smashed against Huang Lie's tiger claws. The force of the impact caused the crowd to flinch.
Crack!
The ground beneath Mo Yu's feet cracked rapidly, a testament to the immense power behind his blow.
"Such speed! But, kid, did you really think breaking through a Da Dou Shi's defense would be so easy?" Huang Lie's body trembled violently under the impact, but after a brief moment, he stood firm, letting out a sinister laugh.
As Mo Yu's fist connected, he frowned. It felt as though he had struck solid armor.
"I told you, with your strength, you can't break a Da Dou Shi's defense!" Huang Lie laughed wildly. He stood still, allowing Mo Yu to continue his relentless attacks. Only when a strike aimed at a vital point would he bother to block.
Boom!
After dozens of blows, Huang Lie's clothes finally shredded under the assault.
Seeing this, Mo Yu squinted. Beneath Huang Lie's tattered clothes, a layer of earth-yellow armor emitted a faint glow, covering his upper body.
"Dou Qi Armor… No wonder…" Mo Yu recognized the armor, knowing that it was a unique ability of a Da Dou Shi, allowing them to solidify Dou Qi into defensive armor.
With a cold smile, Mo Yu said, "Just a turtle shell. Let's see how I break it!"
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