Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 156: True Friendship in Adversity, An Unexpected Ally

In the mountains, the sharp sound of sonic booms echoed across the sky. As soon as the sound erupted, a shadowy figure appeared, paused briefly, and then reappeared several hundred meters away. Moments later, two more shadows followed closely behind.

One of these shadows was massive, like a flying battleship, barreling through the air with unstoppable force. The other radiated powerful pale blue Dou Qi, moving just as swiftly as the first shadow.

As the chase continued, Mo Yu's figure once again became a tiny black dot on the horizon for the two pursuers.

Glancing ahead at the black-clad figure flying with purple-gold wings, the Black Lizard Demon Snake King hissed, a flash of recognition crossing its mind. "This person's aura feels familiar, like I've sensed it before."

On the other side, the Lion Elder murmured, "This person's speed is quite strange. There's no Dou Qi leaking from their flight, which means they have exceptional control—truly rare."

"Why have I never heard of such a powerful figure in the Mulan Empire? This speed rivals that of even some Dou Emperor experts," the Lion Elder mused, his brow furrowing deeply in confusion.

"We can't keep dragging this out. If we lose them, it will be a disaster, especially with that damn Snake King involved…" The Lion Elder glanced at the relentless Black Lizard Demon Snake King beside him. Determined not to let the one who humiliated Mulan Valley get away, he coldly said, "Just 500 meters more, and I can attack. Time to speed up."

With those words, the Lion Elder's pale blue Dou Qi suddenly flared, and in an instant, his body spun through the air, leaving an afterimage behind as he vanished, reappearing over a hundred meters ahead.

"Don't think you can steal my Ten Thousand Beast Flame, Mulan Valley!" The Snake King's eyes flashed with rage as it noticed the Lion Elder's sudden acceleration. It had secured the Heavenly Flame first, only to be targeted by thieves and now by a robber—this was infuriating!

With a hiss, the Snake King's body was enveloped in dense black mist that quickly coalesced into a pair of black wings. Empowered by these wings, the Snake King soared through the sky like a majestic dragon, its speed surging to match the Lion Elder's.

"Damn it…" Mo Yu's expression darkened as he sensed the change in the wind behind him. A quick glance revealed the two Dou Emperor experts gaining on him—one a peak-level Dou Emperor and the other a powerful sixth-tier magical beast. The situation had become extremely dangerous.

"If only I had fully regained my strength, I wouldn't let these pests have their way," Snake Uncle muttered, his voice dripping with venomous frustration.

Hearing this, Mo Yu's mind raced. Faced with two Dou Emperor experts, even Snake Uncle would struggle to fight both at once.

"Watch out!"

"Lion King Fist!"

As Mo Yu contemplated his options, a roar filled with killing intent, as loud as a lion's roar, echoed through the air, accompanied by Snake Uncle's urgent warning. In that instant, the space a few dozen meters in front of Mo Yu twisted, and a massive, solid fist formed entirely of Dou Qi appeared.

The fist was imbued with ferocious Dou Qi and shaped like a lion's head, roaring as it hurtled toward Mo Yu. If he collided with it, he would be crushed into a pulp.

Mo Yu's eyes widened in horror as he stared at the rapidly approaching Lion King Fist, his pupils contracting to pinpoints. Instinctively, he tried to halt his momentum, but his body continued to hurtle toward the deadly fist.

"Damn it!"

Fear gripped Mo Yu as his face turned deathly pale. Just as he was about to crash into the Lion King Fist, a burst of purple-gold light erupted from within him, freezing his body in mid-air, as if pinned there by an invisible force.

Suspended in mid-air, sweat dripped from Mo Yu's brow as he stared at the massive lion's head just inches from his face. The roaring Dou Qi of the Lion King Fist was terrifyingly close.

Regaining his composure, Mo Yu muttered angrily, "Damn, that was close…"

"Hand over the Heavenly Flame. I don't know who you are, but anyone who dares toy with Mulan Valley is making a grave mistake. You will pay with your life!" A cold, murderous voice echoed from behind as the Lion Elder slowly appeared in Mo Yu's view.

"Sigh, Snake Uncle, looks like we'll have to fight for our lives." Mo Yu sighed, his brow furrowed. The escape plan had failed, leaving no choice but to engage in a desperate battle.

"Yes, we'll have to try. As I said, I can protect you against one Dou Emperor, but don't forget about that damn Snake King," Snake Uncle replied in his usual raspy tone, tinged with gravity.

No sooner had Snake Uncle spoken than a furious roar echoed through the mountains.

"You damn thief! How dare you frame my Lizard Clan and steal my Ten Thousand Beast Flame! When I catch you, I will tear you limb from limb!"

Mo Yu's face darkened as he heard the roar. "The Black Lizard Demon Snake King is here too. This doesn't look good."

Even though Snake Uncle was a Dou Venerate, his soul power was only partially restored, making it difficult to handle one Dou Emperor, let alone two at their peak strength.

But there was no turning back now. Mo Yu stopped and slowly turned around, finally facing both the Lion Elder, one of Mulan Valley's three great elders, and the infamous sixth-tier magical beast, the Black Lizard Demon Snake King.

As Mo Yu turned, the Lion Elder and Snake King finally saw the face of the person who had pitted two of the most powerful forces against each other.

But when they saw Mo Yu's youthful, somewhat delicate face, they were both stunned and exclaimed, "You… you're just a boy!?"

Neither could believe that the mastermind behind the battle between Mulan Valley and the Lizard Clan was a young man who didn't even look twenty.

"Boy, I can feel the Heavenly Flame on you. Tell me, who is behind this?" The Snake King hissed, its icy triangular eyes fixed on Mo Yu. It refused to believe that a mere boy could orchestrate such a complex scheme alone—there had to be others involved.

The Lion Elder suddenly interjected, his voice cold. "This boy dared to kidnap my grandson and plot against Mulan Valley. Whether he has a backer or not, I'm taking him with me."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Snake King snorted in displeasure. "Lion Elder, the boy may be yours, but the Heavenly Flame belongs to me."

Both were clearly dissatisfied with the situation, and if Mo Yu weren't standing before them, they might have resumed fighting right then and there.

Seeing the tension between the two, Mo Yu subtly shifted his position, hoping to take advantage of the moment to slip away.

Noticing Mo Yu's attempt, the Lion Elder snorted coldly. "Snake King, we can decide the Flame's ownership later. Let's capture the boy first—time is of the essence."

The Snake King glanced at Mo Yu, its triangular eyes flashing with cold killing intent. This boy had ruined its evolution plan, and there was no way it would let him escape. And who knew if the boy had more allies? It was not the time to quarrel.

"Fine, as you say, Lion Elder," the Snake King agreed with a nod.

As the two Dou Emperors reached an agreement, Mo Yu's heart sank. With a bitter smile, he said, "Snake Uncle, if you can fight, do it. If not, then just save yourself. And if you get the chance, avenge me."

Having lived through three lives, Mo Yu had long accepted death. Though he felt unwilling to die here, facing two peak Dou Emperors left him with little hope. But he was neither afraid nor willing to surrender.

Everyone dies eventually, and maybe his journey across the continent would end here.

Snake Uncle was momentarily taken aback by Mo Yu's calm acceptance. Even he, a seasoned warrior, feared death. Yet this boy remained unfazed, ready to face his fate head-on. Mo Yu was truly different from the rest.

"Heh, boy, I still need you to help me restore my body. You can't die here so easily."

Snake Uncle's raspy voice echoed in Mo Yu's mind. Despite their differences, Snake Uncle had come to care for the boy. After enduring this trial together, they had developed a bond forged in adversity.

Besides, as a proud Dou Venerate and former king of the Snake Clan, Snake Uncle couldn't abandon the boy and flee in disgrace.

Hearing this, Mo Yu was also taken aback. He and Snake Uncle didn't share the deep bond that Xiao Yan had with Yao Lao, but he hadn't expected Snake Uncle to stand by him in this critical moment. A warmth spread through Mo Yu's heart.

"Don't worry, Snake Uncle. If we survive this, I promise to help you restore your body," Mo Yu vowed firmly.

Snake Uncle chuckled at Mo Yu's words, then turned his gaze to the two formidable opponents before them. His expression grew serious.

A tough battle was about to begin…

The Lion Elder and Snake King also turned their attention to Mo Yu, their auras intensifying as they prepared to capture him.

Just as Snake Uncle was about to take control of Mo Yu's body for a fierce fight, a clear

Just as Snake Uncle was about to take control of Mo Yu's body for a fierce fight, a clear and melodious voice suddenly echoed through the mountains.

"Young Master, Qing Lin is here!"

Hearing this familiar voice, Mo Yu froze for a moment, then his heart sank. "Oh no, Qing Lin, why did you come here? It's too dangerous…"

As Mo Yu worried, he suddenly sensed something strange—there was a powerful aura beside Qing Lin, one that was as strong as the Black Lizard Demon Snake King.

"What's going on…?" Mo Yu was stunned. How could Qing Lin be accompanied by someone so powerful? Could it be…?

Realizing the possibility, Mo Yu felt a surge of hope and quickly looked in the direction of the voice.

The Lion Elder and the Black Lizard Demon Snake King also heard the voice. When they sensed the powerful aura approaching, they exchanged glances, their expressions turning serious. They immediately halted their attack and, along with Mo Yu, turned their attention to the source of the voice.

The sudden change in the situation brought the impending battle to a standstill. Moments later, under everyone's gaze, a figure dressed in green shot toward them at an astonishing speed.

When the figure stopped before them, the group finally saw the newcomer clearly.

It was a woman dressed in green.

Mo Yu stared intently at the woman. Though her face was partially obscured by a green veil, her graceful and curvaceous figure hinted at her beauty.

The mysterious green-clad woman held a small girl in her arms—none other than Mo Yu's little maid, Qing Lin.

"Boy, you really are lucky. That's someone from the Heavenly Snake Mansion. The Heavenly Snake Mansion is a powerful and hidden sect in the Northwest Continent, one even I dared not provoke lightly when I roamed the continent. It looks like they've taken an interest in your little maid, which means you have an ally now," Snake Uncle's voice echoed in Mo Yu's mind.

Mo Yu relaxed upon hearing this. The moment he saw the green-clad woman, he had guessed the truth. Snake Uncle's words confirmed his suspicions.

He also recognized who this green-clad woman was. In the original story, she was one of the elders from the Heavenly Snake Mansion, a Dou Emperor known as Green Python, who took Qing Lin away from Xiao Yan.

At that moment, Qing Lin jumped down from the woman's arms and ran to Mo Yu with a bright smile. "Young Master, are you okay? Qing Lin was so worried about you. But don't worry, I found a really strong helper—Sister Green Python agreed to help you! Now Qing Lin can finally do something to help you."

Hearing Qing Lin's words, Mo Yu felt a warm current flow through his heart. He gently patted her on the head and smiled. "Yes, Qing Lin, you've done wonderfully."

Beaming with pride at the praise, Qing Lin's face lit up with a smile as radiant as a blooming flower.

The green-clad woman walked over, her eyes flashing with a hint of surprise as she looked at Mo Yu. Then she smiled lightly and said, "So you're the young master that Qing Lin often talks about. You must be quite extraordinary to have the courage to provoke two peak-level Dou Emperors simultaneously…"

(End of Chapter)