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"An affiliated clan of the Lei Clan, the Mo Clan?"
Hearing the Lei Clan expert's words, Mo Yu's expression froze momentarily, a hint of surprise flashing in his silver eyes.
The fact that he could be linked to one of the eight ancient clans, the Lei Clan, was truly beyond Mo Yu's expectations.
As for the Mo Clan in Yan City where his original self came from, Mo Yu hadn't paid much attention to them. After all, because of his grandfather Steward Mo, the original Mo Yu had grown up in the Xiao Clan. Later, in order to rescue Qing Lin, the Mo Clan was completely destroyed by his own hands.
Thus, his memories of the Yan City Mo Clan were limited to the time when the family's Grand Elder, Mo Cheng, crazily researched the transplantation of magical beast body parts in a bid to boost the family's power.
Recalling this, Mo Yu couldn't help but sneer inwardly. The Yan City Mo Clan's level of influence was far from resembling the grace of an affiliated clan of the Lei Clan.
Seeing Mo Yu's doubtful expression, Mang Ting's face remained calm as he slowly explained, "Young Master Mo Yu, through our Black Demon Army's investigation, it has been confirmed that the Yan City Mo Clan indeed originates from the Mo Clan of the Lei Clan.
"As for why your branch ended up in the Northwest Continent, it stems from an incident hundreds of years ago. During a mission, the patriarch of the Mo Clan caused significant losses to the Lei Clan due to a critical error.
"Following deliberations between the clan patriarch and the elders, it was decided to revoke your branch's qualification to live in the Thunder Realm and expel you from the Lei Clan's ranks.
"Since then, the Mo Clan, once the leading affiliated clan of the Lei Clan, suffered a massive decline and fell to the bottom of the four major affiliated families.
"After leaving the Thunder Realm, your branch initially survived in Central Plains. However, due to being severed from the Lei Clan, the Dou Di bloodline within your family steadily thinned and eventually degraded to the level of ordinary people. To preserve the family, your branch moved repeatedly before finally settling in the Jia Ma Empire of the Northwest Continent."
Hearing this, Mo Yu's face still bore a surprised look. However, after careful consideration, he began to believe Mang Ting's words.
Although the original story didn't document the four major affiliated families of the Lei Clan, Mo Yu knew that within ancient clans like the eight great clans of Dou Emperors, it wasn't uncommon to have external clan members.
For example, the principal of Jia Nan Academy, Mang Tianchi, had become an elder of the Lei Clan despite being an external clan member. This made him one of the most esteemed figures among non-lineage members of the Lei Clan.
The Gu Clan was no different. The deputy commander of the Black Extinction Army, Ling Quan, was also an external clan member. His achievements, including later being promoted to commander, suggested that the Ling Clan wielded considerable influence within the Gu Clan.
If such situations existed in the Lei and Gu Clans, the other ancient clans were likely no exception.
As for why the Yan City Mo Clan had fallen to such a lowly state despite originating from an affiliated clan of the Lei Clan, Mo Yu wasn't too surprised.
After all, he had a Xiao Clan cousin beside him who, as a legitimate member of the Xiao Clan, was in such dire straits. As for the Mo Clan, being external clan members of the Lei Clan, their Dou Di bloodline naturally couldn't compare to the Lei Clan's main family. Once that bloodline was gone, it was a miracle they survived at all.
At that moment, Xiao Li had no idea his cousin was silently comparing him to the destitute Mo Clan. Upon learning that Mo Yu might be connected to a family that once produced Dou Emperor experts, Xiao Li's eyes widened in shock.
"Cousin Mo Yu, from the Lei Clan? No wonder his talent is so astonishing. Even the Lei Clan has taken the initiative to seek him out!" Xiao Li stared at the silver-eyed youth before him, whose presence seemed shrouded in a mystical aura, his heart filled with awe.
Mo Yu, however, wasn't swayed. He narrowed his silver eyes and asked directly, "Since Captain Mang has investigated my background, you must know that the Yan City Mo Clan was destroyed by my own hands. Whether or not they were part of the Mo Clan from the Lei Clan seems irrelevant now.
"Even if the Yan City Mo Clan still existed, my branch was expelled from the Lei Clan long ago. So, why would Captain Mang still invite me back to the clan?"
Hearing this, Mang Ting's expression turned slightly solemn as his gaze briefly flicked toward Xiao Li. Frowning, he seemed hesitant to speak.
Noticing this, Mo Yu said calmly, "Captain Mang, rest assured. Hall Master Xiao Li is not only the chief steward of my Yuan Manor but also my cousin. He is trustworthy."
Mang Ting shook his head and replied gravely, "Apologies, Young Master Mo Yu. This matter is of great importance and concerns clan secrets. Even Grand Elder Su Qian of Jia Nan Academy cannot be informed."
"Haha, cousin Mo Yu, Yuan Manor is expanding rapidly, and there are many matters that need my attention. I'll let you and Captain Mang continue your discussion." Xiao Li chuckled lightly, excusing himself tactfully.
Without waiting for Mo Yu's reply, he left the room, closing the door firmly behind him.
Seeing Xiao Li's tactful departure, Mang Ting nodded slightly, then turned to Mo Yu. "This matter is critical, and I hope Young Master Mo Yu will understand."
"Then Captain Mang, please explain." After Xiao Li left, Mo Yu invited Mang Ting to sit down and curiously probed the silver-armored warrior.
"Of course, there's no need to hide anything from you, Young Master Mo Yu.
"To be honest, the reason the clan patriarch and elders sent the Black Demon Army to find you is that, a few years ago, the clan's high-ranking members detected the presence of a divine-grade bloodline.
"This aura emanated from the Northwest Continent." Mang Ting's lightning-filled eyes locked onto Mo Yu, his gaze burning intensely.
"Oh?" Mo Yu's expression shifted slightly before he asked in surprise, "Captain Mang suspects that I possess this divine-grade bloodline?"
"Yes." Mang Ting nodded without hesitation and continued, "Young Master Mo Yu may not fully understand the significance of a divine-grade bloodline. In our ancient clans' classification, Dou Di bloodlines are divided into nine grades."
As he spoke, Mang Ting turned his head, and a dazzling, almost black lightning-patterned clan crest emerged on his forehead.
"This is my seventh-grade clan crest. Its Seven-Star signifies my Seventh-Grade bloodline. Though inferior to some lineage members, it's considered outstanding among external clan members."
Mang Ting's tone carried a hint of pride. Then, looking back at Mo Yu, his gaze turned fervent. "Young Master Mo Yu's bloodline might surpass the ninth grade, potentially reaching the legendary Ten-Star Divine Grade!"
"Bloodline classifications and divine-grade bloodlines, huh?" Mo Yu muttered, his face betraying astonishment. He hadn't expected the Lei Clan to mistake him for someone with a divine-grade bloodline.
The concept wasn't unfamiliar to him. In the original story, Xiao Xun'er was a divine-grade bloodline prodigy, a phenomenon that brought immense joy to the Gu Clan while inciting the Hun Clan's murderous intent.
The significance of such a bloodline was clear—it represented the pinnacle of power and potential among the ancient clans.
"A few years ago, the high-ranking members of our clan sensed the emergence of a Divine-grade bloodline. This was undeniable; otherwise, it wouldn't have drawn the attention of the clan patriarch and the elders.
In the Northwest Continent, our clan dispatched not only my team of Black Demon Army soldiers. My presence in the Black-Corner Region was purely coincidental; otherwise, I wouldn't have discovered Young Master Mo Yu.
Yet, when I first saw Young Master Mo Yu, my Seven-Grade bloodline unexpectedly felt a faint urge to submit.
You must understand, even when facing Lei Dong, the young master with a Nine-Grade bloodline, I never felt such submission. This proves that Young Master Mo Yu's bloodline must undoubtedly be the legendary Ten-Star Divine-grade bloodline." Mang Ting's explain
"I see..." Hearing this, the doubts in Mo Yu's eyes gradually cleared, and a thought emerged in his mind.
The Heavenly Thunder Body had been recognized by the Lei Clan as a Divine-grade bloodline!
As one of the supreme battle physiques of the Great Thousand World, the Heavenly Thunder Body was undoubtedly a formidable constitution. Whether in Mo Yu's past world or in the Dou Qi Continent, it was an extraordinary existence.
Even though Mo Yu's current Heavenly Thunder Body was acquired body and only at its initial awakening, it had still caused great upheaval in the Lei Clan!
While Mo Yu gradually pieced together the situation, Mang Ting continued, "As for why Young Master Mo Yu possesses a Divine-grade bloodline, to be honest, I'm not entirely sure. We, the branch clans, have intermarried with the Lei Clan's direct line for generations, allowing us to inherit the Dou Di bloodline. However, our bloodline purity can't compare to the direct descendants.
In the past, among the branch clans, the highest level of bloodline was merely Eight-Grade, with most being Five or Six-Grade, and even Three or Four-Grade.
Why Young Master Mo Yu can bear a Divine-grade bloodline, I suspect it might have something to do with your mother."
"My mother?"
A gentle and virtuous image slowly surfaced in Mo Yu's mind, that of his late mother. His expression froze, puzzled as to why the Lei Clan powerhouse before him would mention his mother.
"Heh, Young Master Mo Yu might not know this, but the Xiao Clan, where you grew up, was once one of the renowned Ancient Eight Clans, equal in status to my Lei Clan!"
Thinking Mo Yu was unaware of this secret, Mang Ting smiled slightly and dropped a "bombshell" of information.
Hearing this, Mo Yu's lips twitched slightly. He had thought Mang Ting might reveal some profound truth, but it turned out to be this news.
Though he grumbled internally, Mo Yu still put on an expression of shock, his mouth slightly agape, exclaiming, "Ho-how is that possible? The Xiao Clan is just a small family in Wu Tan City, and even my uncle, Xiao Zhan, is only a Five-Star Da Dou Shi. How could they compare to the Lei Clan? Could it be… the Xiao Clan once had a Dou Di?"
Seeing Mo Yu's "astonished" reaction, Mang Ting chuckled and explained, "Heh, it's a long story. In short, the Xiao Clan in Wu Tan City was indeed one of the Ancient Clans. However, due to certain reasons, the Dou Di bloodline of the Xiao Clan gradually weakened thousands of years ago. Later, under the leadership of their last clan head, the Xiao Clan gathered all the remaining bloodline power in an attempt to achieve a breakthrough to Dou Emperor!"
At this point, a trace of admiration appeared in Mang Ting's eyes. Gathering all the bloodline of the clan and risking everything to break through to Dou Di—what boldness and ambition!
If that Xiao Clan leader were still alive, he would undoubtedly be one of the most outstanding figures on the Dou Qi Continent!
"And then what happened?" Mo Yu raised an eyebrow, perfectly playing along.
"What happened next? Naturally, the attempt failed. Not only that, but the Xiao Clan was also ambushed by their enemies, the Hun Clan. Most of their elites were lost, leaving only a small number of survivors who fled to Wu Tan City, forming the current Xiao Clan," Mang Ting sighed.
A once-mighty Ancient Clan, reduced to a small family where the strongest member was merely a Five-Star Da Dou Shi—such a fate was both lamentable and a warning to the other Ancient Clans.
"Fortunately, our clan has now produced someone with a Divine-grade bloodline. This is truly a sign that the heavens favor my Lei Clan..." Staring at the silver-eyed young man before him, Mang Ting thought to himself.
"So, Captain Mang is suggesting that my bloodline is a mix of the Dou Di bloodlines from both the Xiao and Lei Clans, resulting in a Divine-grade bloodline?" Mo Yu speculated along Mang Ting's mistaken reasoning.
"Yes." Unexpectedly, Mang Ting nodded, saying, "That's very likely. In fact, within the Ancient Eight Clans, intermarriage between outstanding individuals often strengthened the Dou Di bloodline.
Back then, our Lei Clan once sought to marry the most talented young master of the strongest clan among the Ancient Eight. Unfortunately, our proposal was rejected."
Hearing this, Mo Yu paused, rubbing his chin and smirking internally. Who would've thought that Xiao Yan's future wife had nearly been snatched away?
While Mo Yu mused to himself, Mang Ting's thunderous eyes suddenly fixed on him. A fanatical reverence flashed within them, and his voice, like roaring thunder, echoed throughout the hall.
"As for why the Xiao Clan and the Mo Clan, two fallen Dou Di bloodline clans, could produce a Divine-grade bloodline after thousands of years, I don't know.
But that doesn't matter. What matters is that, after a thousand years, our Lei Clan has finally produced someone with a Divine-grade bloodline. This is an occasion for our entire clan to celebrate!
Young Master Mo Yu, please, come with me.
Return to the Lei Clan!"
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