Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 34: Moonlit Battle with Xiao Yu

"I'll be the one to break it off!"

As these words left Xiao Yu's mouth, a mischievous glint flashed in her eyes. On the Dou Qi Continent, if a man divorced a woman, it might be somewhat acceptable. However, if a woman divorced a man, especially a genius like Mo Yu, it would bring immense shame and ridicule.

Hearing this, Mo Yu frowned. While he didn't care much about reputations, being divorced by a woman was still a blow to his dignity.

"Heh, if Cousin Xiao Yu is so confident in her abilities, then let's fight," Mo Yu replied calmly. "But don't be too sure of yourself. You might be underestimating me."

Seeing Mo Yu's composed demeanor, Xiao Yu was momentarily puzzled. Though she acknowledged his remarkable talent, having advanced so quickly in just a year, talent didn't equate to battle prowess. She was confident that as a Three-Star Dou Zhe, her training at the academy would give her a significant advantage over a newly advanced One-Star Dou Zhe like Mo Yu.

"Very well, don't blame me for being ruthless then. Just don't regret it later," Xiao Yu said coldly. She firmly believed in her strength and had no doubt about her victory.

With that, she stepped forward, her graceful figure cutting an alluring silhouette. Her right leg, imbued with a pale green Dou Qi, lashed out at Mo Yu with a sharp, whistling sound.

"Yellow Tier High-Level Dou Technique: Whirlwind Shadow Kick!"

Mo Yu hadn't expected her to attack so suddenly, but he remained unflustered. He quickly dodged, barely avoiding her powerful kick.

"Impressive, but you're still just a One-Star Dou Zhe. Surrender now," Xiao Yu taunted, her legs moving in a flurry, each kick generating gusts of wind and stirring up fallen leaves on the ground.

For a moment, Mo Yu found it difficult to counterattack and could only dodge her relentless onslaught. She was indeed the strongest opponent he had faced since his rebirth. However, he soon regained his composure and steadied his stance.

"Dragon Nine Flashes: Swift Flash!"

Mo Yu moved like a nimble dragon in the sea, deftly avoiding Xiao Yu's fierce kicks. His expression remained calm and focused, his eyes half-closed as if unfazed by the intense battle.

"Such an impressive technique!" Xiao Yu was surprised by Mo Yu's agility. Despite being newly advanced to a One-Star Dou Zhe, he exhibited remarkable skill, clearly deserving his reputation as a genius. Moreover, his technique was not something from the family, indicating he had his own secrets.

"Heh, if this is all you've got, Cousin Xiao Yu, then you won't win," Mo Yu teased as he continued to evade her attacks effortlessly.

Xiao Yu's leg techniques were not to be underestimated; each strike was powerful and infused with Dou Qi. Yet, Mo Yu dodged them all perfectly. If this continued, Xiao Yu would exhaust her Dou Qi before she could land a hit.

Realizing this, Xiao Yu's face grew more serious. She had initially expected to defeat Mo Yu easily, but he was proving to be a formidable opponent.

"You've got some skill, but now I'm serious," she said, her expression determined. A surge of pale green Dou Qi erupted from her body.

"Profound Tier Low-Level Dou Technique: Flowing Wind Purple Shadow Palm!"

With a sharp cry, Xiao Yu's hand gathered a sharp pale green Dou Qi, striking towards Mo Yu's shoulder. The force behind the attack was enough to cause significant damage, showing that Xiao Yu was not holding back.

Feeling the sharp energy, Mo Yu's expression grew serious. He took a deep breath, changing the flow of Dou Qi within his body. At the same time, the lightning tattoos on his right arm began to glow brightly, illuminating thirteen marks.

"Thunder Fury Technique!"

A powerful surge of thunderous energy erupted from Mo Yu's body.

"Boom!"

The air rippled as an invisible force of thunder clashed against Xiao Yu's attack. The immense power of the thunderous energy turned her face pale.

With a dull thud, the green palm wind and silver thunderous energy collided. The thunderous energy proved stronger, and in the ensuing struggle, Xiao Yu was forced to retreat.

"What kind of technique is this? It's so powerful!" Xiao Yu thought as she was pushed back. She realized that Mo Yu, despite being a mere One-Star Dou Zhe, possessed extraordinary techniques and skills, making him a true prodigy.

"Not good!"

Before she could gather her thoughts, a sense of danger overwhelmed her. She felt herself teetering on the edge of a cliff, her back hovering over the void.

Unbeknownst to her, she had been forced to the cliff's edge during the fight. The impact of their clashing Dou Qi had destabilized the cliff, causing it to crumble beneath her feet.

"Damn it!"

Xiao Yu's face turned pale with fear. Although legends spoke of gaining great power from falling off a cliff, she doubted her luck would be so fortunate. More likely, she would be severely injured or even killed.

Just as she prepared to accept her fate, a swift movement caught her attention. In an instant, a shadow appeared behind her, and strong arms wrapped around her, pulling her into a firm embrace. Instead of feeling panicked, she felt a strange sense of security.

"Boom!"

As the cliff crumbled, the shadow holding her used the falling debris as stepping stones, leaping upward with each step until they safely reached solid ground.

Once they landed, the shadow gently set her down. Feeling the sudden loss of the secure embrace, Xiao Yu's heart felt an inexplicable sense of emptiness.

Under the moonlight, the figure's face was revealed—it was Mo Yu. Seeing his calm, handsome face, Xiao Yu's fear gradually dissipated, replaced by a budding warmth in her heart.

A cool breeze brushed against her long legs, bringing her back to reality. With a complex expression, she looked at Mo Yu and said, "That teleportation move you used… You really have such a technique. Mo Yu, I've lost."

(End of Chapter)