Chapter 231: Space Warp, The Winner Takes It All
From the moment the Shapeshifting Pill was obtained to when it was snatched away, it all happened in the blink of an eye.
As the mocking voice echoed, Gao Ba finally snapped out of the shock from the sudden turn of events. His face darkened as he slowly lifted his gaze, locking onto the black-robed figure on the tree branch. Recognizing the familiar attire from the auction house, he couldn't help but sneer, "It's you?"
As Gao Ba spoke, his father Gao Lie's expression also grew somber. This black-robed figure had managed to snatch the Shapeshifting Pill right out of Gao Ba's hands, clearly lying in ambush all along, without them even noticing. This person was no ordinary opponent.
"Hmph, someone dares to snatch food from the mouth of my Savage Beast Sect? You must have a death wish!" Gao Lie's eyes flashed with a murderous glint as he waved his hand. Immediately, the remaining Savage Beast Sect experts in the area, who still had the strength to fight, swiftly spread out, surrounding Mo Yu in a tight circle.
Gao Ba, too, was filled with fury, his bloodshot eyes blazing with killing intent.
"Heh, so what if you're from the Savage Beast Sect? Didn't you steal this Shapeshifting Pill as well? If you can take it, so can I," Mo Yu said with a smirk, not paying any attention to the bloodthirsty warriors encircling him as he played with the pill in his hand. Then, with a flick of his wrist, the red pill vanished into his Beast Ring.
"Good, good!" Gao Ba's face twitched, his already dark complexion turning an even deeper shade as two words dripping with murderous intent slipped from his lips.
The moment those words left his mouth, the dozen or so Savage Beast Sect experts surrounding Mo Yu let out a unified roar, charging at him like a pack of unleashed beasts.
As the Savage Beast Sect experts closed in from all sides, Mo Yu calmly extended his hand, summoning the Divine Might Black Thunder Spear. A surge of immense energy erupted from his body, followed by a massive black shadow that expanded outward, peeling away the concealing black robe like a black dragon, spreading its aura from Mo Yu as the center.
Clang, clang, clang!
Wherever the black dragon passed, sparks of lightning flew, and those Savage Beast Sect experts were forced to retreat, unable to withstand the immense power contained within.
Only a few of the stronger experts managed to remain standing, though their hands, which had been holding their weapons, were now trembling from the impact.
With a sudden halt, the black dragon dissipated. Mo Yu glanced at the remaining experts, his spear pointed downward, a cold smile playing on his lips. With a powerful stomp, his body transformed into a flash of lightning, weaving through the onslaught of the Savage Beast Sect warriors.
Boom, boom!
As he moved, dull thuds echoed, and with each sound, a Savage Beast Sect expert spat blood and fell from the branches to the ground, struggling for a moment before collapsing, unable to rise again.
Watching the battle in the air, Gao Ba's face grew even redder with anger. "A one-star Dou Ling... When did such a strong figure appear in the Black-Corner Region? And why isn't he affected by the Poison Thunder Bomb's toxic fumes?"
The Savage Beast Sect members could resist the poison not just because of their high-grade antidote pills, but also due to their physical training, which allowed them to fight with just their physical strength even without using Dou Qi. But this black-robed man seemed entirely unaffected by the poison, even able to unleash Dou Qi attacks without any hindrance. If he truly was just a Dou Ling, he shouldn't have been able to defeat the Savage Beast Sect's Dou Ling experts so easily.
The Liehuo Sect members, too, watched in amazement as this black-robed figure, who had just stolen the Shapeshifting Pill, fought against the Savage Beast Sect.
Although they were furious that someone else was after the Shapeshifting Pill, they couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction seeing the Savage Beast Sect suffer.
Fire Zong, the leader of the Liehuo Sect, observed Mo Yu closely, a thoughtful expression crossing his face as he noticed that the poison didn't seem to affect him at all.
"This person is strange. The Shapeshifting Pill is too important, so I'll handle this myself. Gao Ba, watch him carefully. If he tries to escape, stop him!" Gao Lie instructed.
Gao Ba nodded, stepping back to support the injured Savage Beast Sect experts. He had gauged Mo Yu's strength from the earlier skirmish. Although the black-robed figure was faster and stronger than an ordinary Dou Ling and seemed immune to the poison, he was still just a Dou Ling. And his father, Gao Lie, was a bona fide Dou Wang!
Boom!
In the air, another Savage Beast Sect expert was smashed to the ground, his face covered in blood as his eyes slowly closed.
As another Savage Beast Sect member fell, Mo Yu descended to the ground, his spear dripping with blood. The remaining Savage Beast Sect experts were about to resume their assault when a voice stopped them.
"Step back. I'll handle this."
A tall, muscular man dressed in black appeared before Mo Yu.
"Who are you? You've got some skill, but if you hand over the Shapeshifting Pill now, I might consider letting you join the Savage Beast Sect," Gao Lie said, eyeing the black-robed figure warily.
"No need. The Savage Beast Sect means nothing to me. If you want the Shapeshifting Pill, come and take it," Mo Yu replied calmly. Crimson lightning flickered around him, dissolving the poisonous mist surrounding him.
With the help of the Vermillion Bird Burning Heaven Thunder, the poison mist posed no threat to Mo Yu.
With the poison neutralized, Mo Yu's Thunder Dou Qi circulated rapidly, enveloping his body.
"Is that so? I've seen plenty of fools like you who let greed cloud their judgment in the Black-Corner Region! And they never end well!" Gao Lie sneered, his voice dripping with menace. As his words hung in the air, a terrifying aura filled the clearing, and Gao Lie's muscles bulged, his body swelling as he unleashed the full force of his physical strength, cracking the ground beneath him.
"So strong... This Savage Beast Sect's body training technique is truly impressive," Mo Yu thought, his expression growing more serious as he faced the Savage Beast Sect leader.
"Consider yourself lucky to die by my hand. Now, prepare to meet your end!" Gao Lie roared as he launched himself at Mo Yu, his hand chopping down like a massive blade, carrying an overwhelming force.
As the powerful strike descended, the air itself seemed to explode with the sheer pressure.
Seeing this, Mo Yu felt his fighting spirit surge. Activating his Thunder Armor, lightning crackled around him, and his aura grew even more intense.
At the same time, lightning patterns began to glow on Mo Yu's body, and within moments, fifty distinct lightning marks had appeared.
Fifty lightning marks!
With this power coursing through him, Mo Yu's body felt like a beast awakened, every muscle brimming with terrifying strength. He was ready to face Gao Lie head-on.
While the Savage Beast Sect's Barbaric Flame Beast Body Technique was indeed formidable, Mo Yu's Thunder Armor was a true Earth-level technique. Even though it was only of the lower tier, and he had only mastered fifty lightning marks, its power was nothing to scoff at!
The sound of fists colliding was like a clap of thunder, as a ripple of black and silver energy spread out from the point where the two clashed, sending the earth beneath their feet flying nearly a foot into the air.
As dirt and debris flew through the air, Mo Yu was sent flying backward. He staggered back a dozen steps before finally managing to steady himself. Feeling the near-numbness in his arms, a change came over his expression. A thin line of blood slowly trickled from the corner of his mouth.
"As expected of a Dou Wang-level expert, such power is truly terrifying," Mo Yu muttered to himself as he wiped away the blood at the corner of his mouth. Ever since Uncle Snake began protecting him, he hadn't suffered a setback like this. It was clear that his own strength still wasn't enough.
Even with Mo Yu's abilities, merely competing in physical strength against Gao Lie without any Dou Techniques was already this difficult. If Gao Lie had used a killing move, Mo Yu wouldn't have been able to block even one strike. The gap between a Dou Ling and a Dou Wang was not something that could be bridged by talent or Dou Techniques alone.
"Oh? You've also trained in a body-refining Dou Technique, and yours seems to be even stronger than my Barbaric Flame Beast Body Technique. Could it be… an Earth-level technique?" Gao Lie was momentarily surprised as he felt a slight numbness in his right arm, then realization dawned on him. His eyes immediately filled with greed.
"An Earth-level body-refining Dou Technique!"
Hearing Gao Lie's words, the Savage Beast Sect members were equally astonished, their expressions quickly shifting to greed. Even a child knew the value of an Earth-level Dou Technique.
Earth-level Dou Techniques were incredibly rare. Even in the Black-Corner Region, where strange treasures were common, they were extremely hard to come by. And an Earth-level body-refining Dou Technique was even rarer. The Savage Beast Sect's highest technique, the Barbaric Flame Beast Body Technique, was only a high-level Xuan technique, yet the man before them possessed an Earth-level body-refining Dou Technique.
"Hand over your Earth-level body-refining Dou Technique and the Shapeshifting Pill, and I might spare your life," Gao Lie demanded, his eyes full of greed as he stared at Mo Yu, his tone betraying his eagerness.
"Heh, Gao Sect Leader, aren't you a bit too full of yourself? I'm quite interested in your Barbaric Flame Beast Body Technique. Why don't you hand it over to me, and I might spare your life?" Mo Yu sneered at Gao Lie's audacity, a cold smile tugging at his lips.
"Hmph, you sharp-tongued brat! Once I capture you, we'll see how tough you still are!" Gao Lie's expression darkened, his fist clenching so tightly that it produced a series of popping sounds.
"Mo Yu, leave now before too many strong fighters are drawn here. That would be troublesome," Uncle Snake's voice suddenly echoed in Mo Yu's mind.
"Understood." Mo Yu nodded slightly, letting go of his battle intent. Without Uncle Snake's help, it was nearly impossible for him to deal with a Dou Wang-level expert on his own.
His eyes flicked briefly to the side, catching sight of Huo Zong, who was slowly expelling the poison from his body. A thoughtful look crossed Mo Yu's face, and then a slight smile curved his lips.
"If you won't drink the wine offered, then you'll have no chance to regret it!" Gao Lie sneered coldly, the terrifying power in his fist continuously radiating out as he charged at Mo Yu like a speeding war chariot, his fist swinging down with enough force to make even a Dou Wang expert think twice.
But just as Gao Lie was about to reach Mo Yu, the black-robed figure seemed to freeze in place, as if paralyzed by fear.
Seeing this, the members of the Savage Beast Sect couldn't help but smirk coldly, thinking Mo Yu had given up. But in the next instant, an eerie space power suddenly emanated from around Mo Yu.
"Is this… space power? A Dou Zong expert?" The faces of everyone present changed drastically at this sight, including Gao Lie, whose heart sank. Could this person be a Dou Zong expert?
In that instant, as the space power appeared, the black-robed figure vanished mysteriously from where he stood.
Seeing the figure suddenly disappear, both the Savage Beast Sect and the Liehuo Sect members widened their eyes in shock. To disappear into thin air before their very eyes—this was a technique only a Dou Zong-level expert could possess!
"Hehe, everyone, I'm over here." As the crowd was still reeling from the shock, a voice suddenly echoed out.
Everyone turned toward the sound, only to see the black-robed figure, who had just disappeared, now standing beside Huo Zong in the Liehuo Sect's camp.
"You're not a Dou Zong expert. What kind of strange technique is this? Who are you, and what sect are you from?" Gao Lie's fear began to fade as he realized Mo Yu's aura was still at the Dou Ling level. But the black-robed figure's successive strange techniques still left him feeling uneasy.
"You'll find out who I am soon enough, but for now, I won't be playing with you anymore. Goodbye, Sect Leader Gao, but before I leave, here's a parting gift." A cold smile played on Mo Yu's lips beneath his black robe as he walked over to Huo Zong and whispered, "Sect Leader Huo, the Shapeshifting Pill is in my hands, but I took it from the Savage Beast Sect. I trust you understand this. Right now, the Savage Beast Sect is our common enemy."
Huo Zong's eyes flickered with a complex emotion, but he quickly nodded, "Of course, the feud between the Savage Beast Sect and my Liehuo Sect is one of life and death. I hope you will help my Liehuo Sect, and we will be forever grateful."
Seeing the ambiguous expression on Huo Zong's face, Mo Yu smiled faintly. Whether Huo Zong's words were sincere or not, he had no intention of staying any longer. He would let them fight it out among themselves.
"I hope you remember those words, Sect Leader Huo." With a meaningful glance, Mo Yu flicked his finger, sending a strand of crimson lightning into Huo Zong's body.
The crimson lightning slowly dispelled the black poison mist lingering around Huo Zong, allowing his complexion to gradually return to normal.
After finishing this, a stronger wave of space power surged from Mo Yu's body. This time, the spatial energy was much more intense than before.
Seeing this surge of space power, and remembering what had just happened, Gao Lie realized what was coming. His face changed as he shouted, "No! He's trying to escape!"
As this thought crossed his mind, Gao Lie didn't waste any time, swinging his fist down with terrifying force toward where Mo Yu was standing.
With the power of that punch, even a small mountain would be shattered into rubble.
But just as the fist was about to connect with Mo Yu, his body was enveloped in space power. With a swish, he vanished once more from everyone's sight.
Watching Mo Yu disappear, Gao Lie's expression darkened as he looked around, but the black-robed figure was nowhere to be seen.
Huo Zong's expression also turned grim. He had no intention of letting the Shapeshifting Pill fall into Mo Yu's hands, and his earlier words had been nothing but empty pleasantries. But now that he had regained his strength, Mo Yu had vanished again.
Moreover, the black poison mist that filled the forest was severely weakening their soul power, making it impossible to sense Mo Yu's presence.
As the situation sank in, Huo Zong couldn't help but cast a venomous glare at Gao Lie. The Shapeshifting Pill was lost, his sect had suffered heavy casualties, and it was all the fault of the Savage Beast Sect!
At the same time, Gao Lie turned to look at Huo Zong, his eyes burning with fury.
The two sects had fought, only for an outsider to swoop in and steal the prize.
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