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In the dimly lit cave, Mo Yu gazed at the golden-hued exotic fruit emitting a faint fragrance in his hand, a satisfied smile curling at his lips.
"The Imperial Crystal Source Fruit—what a treasure this is!"
Mo Yu understood that in the Dou Qi Continent, apart from certain pills capable of enhancing strength, some heavenly treasures also possessed unique effects to elevate one's power.
The Imperial Crystal Source Fruit was one such treasure, capable of aiding practitioners in advancing their realm. Its efficacy rivaled the Mighty Emperor Pill, enabling Dou Huang experts to increase their strength by one or even two stars.
During his ambush of Elder Hei Jian, Mo Yu had hesitated between the opponent's Tier Seven weapon and the storage ring on his left hand.
Considering his lack of proficiency with swords and the potential risks associated with the Black Dragon Howling Sky Sword, a supreme weapon of the Ten Thousand Sword Pavilion likely marked with a unique imprint, Mo Yu ultimately chose the storage ring.
The decision proved wise, as among the items within was precisely this Imperial Crystal Source Fruit, a treasure he sorely needed.
Since arriving in Central Plains, Mo Yu found himself increasingly dissatisfied with his current strength, especially when facing ever-stronger adversaries.
Back in the Northwest Continent, even as a Dou Huang, Mo Yu's mastery of the Golden Thunder Orb and Black-Gold Thunder Orb allowed him to dominate the Black-Corner Region unchallenged.
However, the Central Plains were teeming with formidable experts whose skills far surpassed those of the Northwest's natives. In his most recent battle, the Black-Gold Thunder Orb, which could effortlessly kill a seven-star Dou Zong like the Old Ground Demon Ghost, barely inflicted serious harm on Elder Hei Jian.
This realization both frustrated and motivated Mo Yu, heightening his resolve to increase his strength.
No matter how powerful his techniques, personal cultivation remained the ultimate foundation. The Imperial Crystal Source Fruit was like a blessing delivered at the perfect time.
Improving strength involved either relentless cultivation or external assistance. Having already consumed a Mighty Emperor Pill—a Dou Huang could only take one in their lifetime—Mo Yu could no longer rely on pills. However, heavenly treasures like the Imperial Crystal Source Fruit were not restricted by such limitations. Consuming this fruit could potentially raise him from a seven-star Dou Huang to the peak of Dou Huang!
Smiling faintly, Mo Yu retrieved a green energy sphere filled with a strong wind attribute aura from his beast ring.
"The Wind Spirit Pearl!"
This green energy sphere was a treasure Mo Yu had acquired from the Wind Emperor's possession in the Gate of Life and Death of Yun Lan Mountain.
Though the Gate of Life and Death's energy had dwindled over centuries, the power concentrated within this pearl was sufficient to help Mo Yu break through to Dou Zong.
Mo Yu's plan was to combine the Imperial Crystal Source Fruit and the Wind Spirit Pearl to achieve a breakthrough to Dou Zong in one go!
For most people, jumping from a five-star to a seven-star Dou Huang within months, then ascending to Dou Zong, would result in unstable Dou Qi.
However, Mo Yu's foundation had been solidified through successive battles, and his unique Heavenly Thunder Body constitution eliminated such concerns.
The gap between Dou Huang and Dou Zong was immense. Reaching Dou Zong would exponentially boost Mo Yu's combat power, granting him a significant edge against his enemies.
With the Ten Thousand Sword Pavilion likely hunting him down, breaking through to Dou Zong would provide him with far greater means of self-preservation.
Glancing at Qing Zhi, who stood like a statue at the cave entrance, diligently keeping watch, Mo Yu felt reassured. Taking a deep breath, he formed a cultivation hand seal and swallowed the Imperial Crystal Source Fruit in a few quick bites.
As the fruit entered his body, a surge of potent energy coursed through his meridians, flooding every corner of his being. His Dou Qi, in contact with this overwhelming energy, began to grow visibly stronger.
A confident smile crept onto Mo Yu's lips. This time, he resolved to remain in the cave until he achieved a breakthrough to Dou Zong!
As Mo Yu entered a deep state of cultivation, the cave fell silent, save for the faint hum of energy being absorbed.
Time flowed unnoticed as Mo Yu remained immersed in his cultivation. In this self-forgetful state, he lost all sense of the passing days. The only end to this state would be the moment of his breakthrough.
Fully committed, Mo Yu understood that in the Central Plains, the strength of a Dou Huang no longer guaranteed his safety. In this land of powerful experts, only relentless advancement could secure his survival.
In this timeless state, days turned to weeks, and weeks into months.
After two months, the energy from the Imperial Crystal Source Fruit had brought Mo Yu's strength to the peak of Dou Huang. At this point, he consumed the Wind Spirit Pearl, unleashing another massive influx of energy to propel him toward Dou Zong!
Seventy-eight days after beginning his closed-door cultivation, the previously silent cave began to stir.
The surrounding heavens and earth trembled as dense energy poured into the cave, enveloping the entire mountain range in a storm of chaotic, radiant energy.
This astonishing phenomenon drew the attention of nearby magical beasts, their startled eyes fixed on the sky's turbulence.
Some of the braver beasts, greed gleaming in their eyes, dared to approach the cave. However, towering ice pillars fell from the sky like meteors, barring their advance.
With Qing Zhi's strength, handling fifth- or sixth-grade magical beasts was a simple matter unless a more powerful seventh- or eighth-grade magical beast appeared.
As time passed, the energy grew even denser, creating a magnificent spectacle as multicolored streams cascaded from the heavens into the mountain.
Within the cave, a colossal surge of energy began emanating from Mo Yu's figure, like a waking dragon, rippling outward to blanket the mountain range.
Even powerful seventh-grade magical beasts in the vicinity felt their hearts tremble, gazing solemnly at the cave.
The energy's overwhelming pressure spread rapidly, engulfing the entire mountain range in moments.Top of Form
Under the oppressive surge of energy, most low-tier magical beasts within the mountain range were struck with an innate sense of fear, their frantic cries echoing through the dense wilderness. Only a few exceptionally powerful beasts managed to withstand the overwhelming aura emanating from the mountain.
As the commotion on the mountain intensified and the aura within the cave grew stronger, a ripple of awareness spread across the surrounding thousand kilometers. Many powerful individuals sensed the disturbance, their gazes turning toward the mountain range.
"Could it be… someone breaking through to Dou Zong?" "Whoever it is, their aura is extraordinary for just entering Dou Zong. It seems the Western Region is about to gain another formidable expert."
Within the unnamed mountain range, the energy storm roared to the skies. The vortex above the cave swirled with increasing ferocity, its turbulent waves crashing violently against the surrounding cliffs, producing deafening booms.
The volatile fluctuations in the energy seemed to summon dark clouds, transforming the once sunlit sky into an overcast dome.
"Boom!"
Suddenly, the mountain peak trembled violently, and a formidable presence stirred, shaking the surrounding land. Amidst the resurgence of this force, a thin figure slowly emerged, stepping lightly into the air. His posture was as straight as a spear, and the majestic aura radiating from his body pierced through the heavens like a divine blade.
"Dou Zong…"
The awe-inspiring might of the figure caused murmurs of reverence and envy to ripple through the mountain range. Standing tall in the sky, the lean silhouette didn't move, but the tremendous pressure emanating from him seemed to ripple across the heavens and earth.
Dou Zong—this was the true watershed for strong individuals on the continent. Only those who reached this level could hope to carve out a meaningful existence in Central Plains. Now, Mo Yu, at his young age, had ascended to this pivotal stage, an accomplishment that was far from insignificant.
Without any wings or external aids, he stood in the void—an unmistakable mark of a Dou Zong expert.
Suspended in the sky with eyes tightly shut, Mo Yu appeared almost statuesque as the boundless energy circulated around him. Delving inward, he could feel the dramatic transformation within his body.
His meridians were now several times wider than before, lined with a faint crystalline layer of Dou Qi that emitted a soft, radiant glow. Clenching his fist, he casually punched forward. The space around his fist distorted, and a deep, thunderous boom echoed through the skies.
This simple, unadorned punch was far stronger than his full-force attack when using Thunder Body before his breakthrough.
"Indeed, the gap between Dou Huang and Dou Zong is vast!" Mo Yu murmured. "It seems my strength has stabilized at the level of a one-star Dou Zong, likely thanks to the Wind Spirit Pearl."
Most cultivators required a lengthy adjustment period after advancing to Dou Zong before they could solidify their strength at the one-star level. Mo Yu had bypassed this stage, a testament to the miraculous effect of the Wind Spirit Pearl.
Though a single star might seem insignificant, the gap between each star of Dou Zong was immense, often taking years or even decades to overcome. This was the reality for most Dou Zong-level experts.
After marveling at his fortune, Mo Yu turned to leave but suddenly paused, his brow furrowing slightly.
His sharp gaze fixed on the distant horizon, where a swarm of dark shadows approached, carrying an intense and ferocious aura.
"Oh? Judging by their aura, these don't seem to be forces from the Ten Thousand Sword Pavilion… Are they magical beasts?"
He stopped, crossing his arms and watching the approaching figures with a faint smile.
Before the shadows arrived, an enraged roar echoed across the forest.
"Brat! How dare you break through on my territory while I was sleeping! Hand over some protection fees, or I'll slice off your tender flesh and eat you alive!"
The voice belonged to a massive flying magical beast, its enormous wings creating powerful gusts that flattened the forest below. On the beast's head stood a man in a black robe, his face marked with a long scar. His blood-red eyes glared menacingly at Mo Yu, exuding an oppressive aura.
Behind the man followed numerous other large and ferocious magical beasts, each brimming with power.
Mo Yu raised an eyebrow at the sight.
He had known this mountain range housed many strong magical beasts, some comparable to Dou Huang-level experts or even higher. When he chose this spot for his breakthrough, he had been certain there were no significant presences nearby, assuming the area was unclaimed.
Unexpectedly, the local magical beast overlord had merely been in hibernation, which explained the absence of any detectable aura.
"So, it's the Black Bat King?"
Mo Yu's silver eyes narrowed, swiftly assessing the leader's origins and strength. This magical beast, by human standards, was roughly equivalent to a four-star Dou Zong. With its sharp reflexes and beastly instincts, it could even rival a five-star Dou Zong.
Even so, Mo Yu remained unfazed.
The Black Bat King's expression darkened at Mo Yu's indifferent demeanor. Just as he was about to command his minions to attack, his gaze shifted, landing on Qing Zhi, who stood silently nearby.
Upon noticing the crimson golden beast eyes of Qing Zhi, the Black Bat King's expression froze, his voice laced with astonishment.
"Oh… Those are the eyes of the Golden Warhorse Clan?"
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