Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 154: The Ten Thousand Beast Flame, A Huge Harvest

Since the last time in the cave, after spending these days together, Mo Yu and Snake Uncle had developed a kind of unspoken understanding. Mo Yu didn't mind letting Snake Uncle control his body, and as for concerns about being possessed, there was no need to worry about that.

After all, this wasn't a cultivation world where possession was a common occurrence; in the Dou Qi Continent, it was almost unheard of. There had never been a documented case of a strong being taking over another's body. Moreover, Mo Yu was human, and Snake Uncle was a serpent. Deep within Mo Yu's soul sea lay ten slumbering Thunderbolts, like an impenetrable armor, guarding his soul.

It could be said that even a peak Dou Zun (Dou Venerate) wouldn't be able to take control of Mo Yu's body. So, after pondering for a moment, Mo Yu nodded and slowly closed his eyes.

As soon as Mo Yu's eyes shut, a fierce aura, no weaker than that of a Dou Wang (Dou King) or even a Dou Huang (Dou Emperor), began to emanate from his body. This surge of power continued for a moment before gradually stabilizing.

Feeling the rising power within him, Mo Yu's previously calm face took on a cold, unfamiliar expression. At this moment, it was Snake Uncle who was in control of Mo Yu's body.

After gaining control of Mo Yu's body, Snake Uncle, who hadn't felt the sensation of having a physical form in a long time, couldn't help but stretch and move around a bit. However, when he sensed the deep soul sea within Mo Yu's mind, his expression subtly changed.

"What a strange soul sea... That silent, deathly space, like a sea of thunder and lightning—what could it be? Could it really be something Mo Yu inherited from that mysterious ruin?"

Feeling the terrifying aura within, even Snake Uncle, a former Dou Zun, couldn't help but shiver from deep within his soul. At the same time, he grew even more curious about the boy's mysterious encounters.

"Forget it, for now, let's help this little guy obtain the Ten Thousand Beast Flame…" Snake Uncle thought, squinting his eyes and gazing down the wide corridor ahead. 'Mo Yu' slowly began to walk forward.

As Mo Yu stepped into the corridor, red lights suddenly started to flash along the walls. With the emergence of these lights, the energy barriers within the corridor activated.

As these barriers triggered, an invisible pressure bore down on the boy, making him feel as if he were under the crushing weight of the deep ocean, unable to move freely.

Despite the situation, 'Mo Yu' remained expressionless. He brought his hands together, forming a strange hand seal. As the seal completed, a bizarre purple-gold light appeared around his body, emitting a sinister yet beautiful glow, reminiscent of an ancient and powerful bloodline.

The moment this purple-gold light appeared, the oppressive force surrounding Mo Yu dissipated, unable to restrain him any longer. Under these circumstances, Mo Yu moved through the corridor with ease, like a fish swimming through water. After three minutes, he emerged on the other side.

Once the task was complete, Snake Uncle's soul gradually withdrew from Mo Yu's body, allowing Mo Yu to regain control.

Looking back at the corridor he had just passed through, Mo Yu couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Even though Snake Uncle had been in control, Mo Yu could still feel the oppressive energy within the corridor. The pressure was so intense that even low-level Dou Wang experts would struggle to pass through easily.

Fortunately, Snake Uncle was not only a former Dou Zun but also a rare Seven-Winged Purple-Gold Serpent. By harnessing the ancient bloodline's power, he was able to traverse the corridor effortlessly.

Reflecting on this, Mo Yu couldn't help but feel grateful. Having Snake Uncle by his side indeed made handling situations much easier. It was like having a golden finger—a powerful advantage.

After calming down, Mo Yu turned to face the hall in front of him. He pushed open the door to the hall, revealing a space not too large, with lush bamboo and various flowers planted around, giving the area a vibrant, lively appearance.

In the center of the hall stood several grand statues of the Lizard King, used for worship.

"The aura of a Heavenly Flame…" Mo Yu took a deep breath, and even from this close distance, he could sense the hidden presence of the Heavenly Flame in the hall.

His deep, dark eyes flickered with a fiery passion, and he clenched his hands tightly. Mo Yu thought to himself, "This time, no matter what, I must get my hands on this Heavenly Flame. I've invested too much effort for it."

As the purple-gold light on his body gradually faded, Snake Uncle's voice echoed again, "Be cautious. This hall is used for the Lizard King's rituals, so there could be hidden dangers. While Mulan Valley and the Lizard Clan are preoccupied with their battle, seize the Ten Thousand Beast Flame quickly, before something unexpected happens."

"Understood."

Mo Yu nodded slightly, taking deep, steady breaths as he stood at the entrance of the hall. After a brief moment, he carefully stepped inside.

Walking along the pathway paved with special black jade stones, the atmosphere was eerily quiet. Aside from the soft sound of Mo Yu's footsteps on the floor, there was no other noise.

Even without Snake Uncle's guidance, Mo Yu could still follow the faint, strange heat in the air, leading him down the right path.

After turning a few corners, the hallway opened up, and Mo Yu's body quickly crouched down, hiding behind a statue. Peeking through a crack in the statue, he gazed at an open space in the center of the hall.

It was a circular area where the bamboo and flowers had been cleared away, leaving only smooth, polished stones that formed a small altar.

Around the altar were piles of transparent crystals, with white mist swirling around them. Even from a distance, Mo Yu could feel the subtle, mysterious spatial power contained within these crystals.

"Spatial Ice Crystals…" Mo Yu muttered to himself, staring intently at the crystals. After a moment, he couldn't help but take a sharp breath.

In the Dou Qi Continent, only Dou Zun-level experts could fully grasp spatial power, while it remained out of reach for weaker beings. Spatial Ice Crystals were incredibly rare because they contained traces of spatial energy.

Many powerful experts, who couldn't hope to reach Dou Zun, loved to collect Spatial Ice Crystals to experience spatial power. Besides being prized collections, these crystals could also protect a clan's valuable treasures.

Mo Yu had encountered Spatial Ice Crystals before in the Mo Clan's treasure vault, where they were used to create a protective barrier around a pair of golden beast eyes. This made the crystals extremely valuable.

And here, there was a mass of Spatial Ice Crystals the size of a low-level storage ring. Such an extravagant display was simply astonishing.

Seeing the vast array of Spatial Ice Crystals, Mo Yu couldn't help but smile. If all went well, after absorbing the Ten Thousand Beast Flame, the Vermilion Bird's Flaming Thunder could reach its peak state. Once that happened, Mo Yu could plan to awaken the next Thunderbolt, and these Spatial Ice Crystals would come in handy.

Calming his excitement, Mo Yu shifted his focus to the center of the altar, where a peculiar furnace carved from beast bones stood.

Inside the beast bone furnace, a crimson flame was slowly rising and flickering.

As Mo Yu stared at the crimson flame, his pupils shrank to the size of pinpricks. In his dark eyes, a burning desire overcame all restraint, showing plainly on his handsome face.

The crimson flame was highly spiritual, occasionally taking the form of a lion or a nimble, fiery red leopard, with traces of various beasts emerging within it.

Mo Yu's gaze locked onto the constantly shifting flame, and a smile tugged at the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with undisguised fervor.

At the same time, as if sensing its master's emotions, the Vermilion Bird's Flaming Thunder began to chirp excitedly in Mo Yu's heart, its cry filled with deep longing.

"Finally, I've found you…" Mo Yu muttered, his lips tightly pressed together. Although he had never seen the Ten Thousand Beast Flame before, through the Vermilion Bird's Flaming Thunder, he could feel a familiar, kindred connection with the crimson flame.

It seemed that using the Vermilion Bird's Flaming Thunder to devour the Ten Thousand Beast Flame was indeed possible!

After years of hard work, this was the first time Mo Yu had come so close to seeing one of the Dou Qi Continent's Heavenly Flames.

Being able to rank alongside the Vermilion Bird's Flaming Thunder, the Heavenly Flames were anything but ordinary. Though the Ten Thousand Beast Flame was ranked twenty-second on the Heavenly Flame list, its power was not to be underestimated.

Of course, if it were ranked any higher, Mo Yu wouldn't dare attempt such a dangerous operation as devouring the flame with the Vermilion Bird's Flaming Thunder.

The beast bone furnace was also no ordinary item. Each time the crimson flame attempted to escape its confines, a faint white barrier would appear, forcing the flame back inside.

Mo Yu's eyebrows raised in surprise. It seemed the Black Lizard Demon Snake King had found the perfect container for the flame, which was quite impressive.

A thought crossed Mo Yu's mind, bringing a slight smile to his lips. He still needed a good furnace for refining, and this beast furnace, which could withstand the intense heat of a Heavenly Flame, would make an excellent choice after some refinement.

This mission had yielded not only the Ten Thousand Beast Flame but also the Spatial Ice Crystals and a high-quality furnace—a truly bountiful harvest.

"Mo Yu, stop dawdling," Snake Uncle's voice rang out in his mind. "Time is precious. Quickly retrieve the Ten Thousand Beast Flame and get out of here. The Black Lizard Demon Snake King might have left some traps behind. Once you take the flame, your presence will likely be exposed."

Mo Yu's expression grew serious as he considered the potential danger. The Ten Thousand Beast Flame was being stored here because the Black Lizard Demon Snake King intended to use it for evolution. If Mo Yu took the flame, the Demon Snake King might sense it immediately.

Once the king realized the flame was gone, it would likely abandon its battle with the Lion Elder and rush back here, no matter what.

"Let's do this…" Mo Yu resolved.

Even if his presence would be revealed, he couldn't afford to leave the Ten Thousand Beast Flame behind. And with Snake Uncle as his trump card, Mo Yu felt a surge of confidence.

With that, Mo Yu stopped hesitating. He quickly tapped his storage ring, and a pale gold light slowly emerged, hovering in front of him.

Within the pale gold light was a net-like cage, designed to perfectly contain a flame. It spun gently, releasing a soft, soothing energy.

Mo Yu had been gathering materials to craft this flame cage for a long time, all in preparation for this day!

With the flame cage in hand, Mo Yu carefully tossed it toward the crimson flame. As the cage reached the flame, a faint golden light expanded, enveloping the Ten Thousand Beast Flame and slowly drawing it inside.

While the flame cage was only a third-tier weapon, its ability to trap flames was unparalleled. The Ten Thousand Beast Flame, though powerful, was ranked low on the Heavenly Flame list, so its resistance wasn't too overwhelming.

To Mo Yu's surprise, the Ten Thousand Beast Flame didn't resist at all.

Mo Yu had a hunch: perhaps the flame cage, infused with the Vermilion Bird's Flaming Thunder during its creation, carried a trace of the Vermilion Bird's aura, which the Ten Thousand Beast Flame didn't reject.

As the flame cage gradually shrank, the Ten Thousand Beast Flame was safely enclosed within, leaving the beast furnace empty.

"Success…"

Mo Yu's heart raced with excitement as he gazed at the crimson flame now trapped within the cage.

"Now, get out of here," Snake Uncle urged. "Find a quiet place to have your Thunderbolt devour the flame."

"Right!"

Nodding firmly, Mo Yu knew this place was dangerous. He quickly stored the flame cage, the beast furnace, and the pile of Spatial Ice Crystals into his storage ring.

Though a Heavenly Flame would typically incinerate everything in a storage ring, the flame cage's suppression made it safe to store.

With everything packed away, Mo Yu's body tensed, and he sprang into the air, bolting out of the palace as fast as he could.

At the exact moment Mo Yu sealed the Ten Thousand Beast Flame in his storage ring, the Black Lizard Demon Snake King, who was battling the Lion Elder outside, suddenly sensed something.

Its cold, triangular eyes widened in shock and fury as it glared toward the palace.

"Who dares steal my Ten Thousand Beast Flame?!"

(End of Chapter)

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