Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 220: A Dual Breakthrough, Nine-Star Dou Fighter

In the towering forest, after traversing a vast expanse of dense woods, Mo Yu and Xiao Yan came across a treacherous mountain ravine that stretched over ten meters wide. They slowed their pace and cautiously approached the edge.

Throughout their journey, perhaps due to the presence of the Heaven Swallowing Python's aura, no powerful magical beasts dared to approach them, sparing them some trouble.

Looking down into the seemingly bottomless darkness below and then up at the steep cliff face on the other side, Mo Yu's gaze finally settled on a pitch-black cave about several dozen meters from the top. The cave didn't seem man-made; rather, it looked as if some sharp-toothed beast had forcibly dug it out.

Mo Yu and Xiao Yan exchanged glances, both agreeing that this was an ideal place to rest and recover.

With a wave of his sleeve, the Heaven Swallowing Python shot out. Following Mo Yu's direction, the serpent hissed and transformed into a multicolored flash, darting straight into the cave.

Moments later, a foul wind blew out of the cave, followed by a massive shadow that shot out in terror—a fierce-looking flying magical beast that shrieked loudly before soaring into the sky and disappearing over the horizon.

"Let's go, Xiao Yan," Mo Yu said after driving off the third-tier magical beast. They then proceeded to claim the cave as their own.

Once inside, Mo Yu and Xiao Yan tidied up the cave a bit before finding spots to rest.

Just as they sat down, the ethereal form of Yao Lao slowly floated out.

"Teacher, Yao Lao," Xiao Yan and Mo Yu quickly stood up in respect.

"Hehe, no need for that. You should focus on resting and stabilizing your inner energy. I've come out to refine some pills to heal your internal injuries, and from the looks of it, you're both on the verge of a breakthrough," Yao Lao said with a gentle smile, stroking his beard as his old eyes squinted slightly.

"Mmm," Xiao Yan nodded and, without further delay, formed a cultivation seal with his hands and closed his eyes.

"Thank you, Yao Lao," Mo Yu said, bowing respectfully to the elder before him.

After all, Yao Lao was among the continent's top-tier alchemists. Aside from Xiao Yan, even a Dou Zun would find it difficult to obtain a pill from him.

"No need to be so formal. Since you're Xiao Yan's cousin, you're also my junior. A few pills are nothing. However, if I'm ever no longer by Xiao Yan's side, I hope you'll take care of him," Yao Lao said, his tone becoming serious as he seemed to recall something.

"Xiao Yan is family, Yao Lao. Rest assured, I'll look after him," Mo Yu replied.

Yao Lao nodded in satisfaction. With a flick of his finger, several medicinal herbs floated out from his ring and hovered around him.

With a wave of his hand, a pale white flame burst forth, and Yao Lao skillfully began refining the herbs, tossing them into the fire one by one with practiced ease.

Seeing Yao Lao's seamless and fluid movements, Mo Yu couldn't help but nod in admiration. As expected of a master alchemist.

Three hours later, Yao Lao looked at the finished pills with a satisfied smile. He then flicked his fingers, sending two jade-like pills toward Mo Yu and Xiao Yan, who quickly caught them.

Swallowing the pill, Mo Yu sat cross-legged and closed his eyes, focusing his mind inward.

Since breaking through to the six-star Dou Fighter level, his cultivation had plateaued for some time. However, the series of battles at Yunlan Sect had significantly increased his foundation. After all, battling a Dou Zun expert wasn't an opportunity many could claim.

With his foundation now solidified, Mo Yu seized the chance to recover from his injuries and push for a major breakthrough.

As the pill dissolved in his stomach, a surge of warmth exploded from his abdomen, spreading through his meridians like a hot current. The heat generated a faint mist within his meridians.

Yao Lao's pill, while not the highest grade, acted as a catalyst, awakening the dormant energy of the Profound Thunder within Mo Yu, helping him repair his injured body rapidly.

This method of using external forces for healing was truly the mark of a master alchemist.

Waves of Profound Thunder energy continuously surged through Mo Yu's body. If anyone could see through his skin at that moment, they'd be shocked to find his entire being engulfed in a red energy, even his internal organs obscured by its intensity.

In the cave, Yao Lao first observed Xiao Yan, who was also on the brink of a breakthrough, and nodded in approval. However, when his gaze shifted to Mo Yu, his expression changed slightly.

Noticing Mo Yu's skin turning red, Yao Lao murmured to himself, "How does this kid have such immense energy stored within him, and how can he keep it in reserve for moments like this? Such a technique is unheard of."

"Yao Venerable, Mo Yu isn't as simple as he appears. Even I can't fully comprehend his inheritance. Now you see why I said I couldn't teach him much," Serpent Elder suddenly appeared, his raspy voice tinged with gravity as he observed Mo Yu's breakthrough.

Yao Lao nodded, his old eyes reflecting deep thought as he gazed at Mo Yu.

Meanwhile, Mo Yu was unaware that two formidable beings were watching him. As he concentrated, the Profound Thunder energy within him began to churn. Streams of red energy, as if pulled by an invisible force, surged toward the cyclone in his abdomen.

"Break through!" Mo Yu commanded internally. The resistance at the entrance to his cyclone vanished, allowing the overwhelming energy to pour in like a torrential waterfall.

The vast energy rushed into the cyclone, slamming into the diamond-shaped Dou Crystal at its center.

"Boom!"

As the energy continuously flooded the Dou Crystal, the crystal began to grow.

With the Dou Crystal's expansion, Mo Yu's keen spiritual perception clearly sensed his strength rapidly pushing against the thin barrier of the next level.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yan was also at a critical juncture. After swallowing Yao Lao's pill and refining the accumulated energy within him, he began his breakthrough slightly ahead of Mo Yu.

Yao Lao turned to observe Xiao Yan, whose face now had a smooth, jade-like sheen. Stroking his beard, he nodded in approval, easily sensing Xiao Yan's steadily rising aura.

"Did he break through to the three-star Dou Fighter level? That's faster than I expected. To jump two stars at once... Xiao Yan must have had an immense amount of latent energy stored up," Yao Lao said, a note of surprise in his voice.

But as soon as he finished speaking, Serpent Elder's raspy voice sounded.

"Heh, nine-star Dou Fighter... Three stars in one go. Not bad. This kid's already got one foot in the Dou Ling level."

(End of Chapter)

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