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"Golden Warhorse Clan?"
Hearing the mutter from Black Bat King's mouth, Mo Yu paused, then shifted his gaze to Qing Zhi's golden beast-like eyes behind him. Narrowing his eyes slightly, he asked, "You recognize it?"
Black Bat King's cold gaze lingered for a moment before he regained his composure, casting a surprised glance at Mo Yu.
For him, the idea of the Golden Warhorse Clan's beast eyes being integrated into a human body was utterly unimaginable.
If not for the fact that he had once encountered and fought a mature member of the Golden Warhorse Clan, he might not have immediately recognized the origin of those golden beast eyes.
"Where did you get these golden beast eyes? Judging by their quality, they must have belonged to a direct descendant of the Golden Warhorse Clan," Black Bat King remarked with interest, his eyes fixed on Mo Yu.
From the appearance of the golden beast eyes, they had come from a deceased Golden Warhorse. In the magical beast world, the Golden Warhorse Clan was among the elite, though their numbers were vast. The direct lineage, however, was exceedingly rare. Each direct descendant possessed formidable strength and terrifying potential.
Moreover, before their death, these Golden Warhorses would return to their ancestral burial grounds. Outsiders had no way of obtaining anything related to their direct lineage, let alone the pair of golden beast eyes from their bodies!
"What kind of magical beast is this Golden Warhorse?" Mo Yu asked.
"Oh? You don't even know about the Golden Warhorse?"
Black Bat King was momentarily stunned by Mo Yu's question, then exclaimed in astonishment, as if hearing something utterly laughable.
"Why? Is this Golden Warhorse Clan famous?" Mo Yu raised an eyebrow, his eyes showing curiosity.
Neither his memories from the original storyline nor his rebirth had ever brought up the Golden Warhorse Clan.
But judging from Black Bat King's attitude, the clan didn't seem to be a weak one. Mo Yu speculated about how it might compare to the top three magical beast clans in the beast world.
With that thought, Mo Yu grinned and said, "Why don't you tell me what you know about the Golden Warhorse Clan?"
"You brat! Who do you think you are to talk to this king like that? Don't think that just because you've recently broken through to Dou Zong, you can act high and mighty.
If the Golden Warhorse Clan finds out you've placed their clan member's golden beast eyes into a human body, they'll hunt you down relentlessly. By then, you'll have no time to cry!"
Black Bat King's gaze turned sharp as he laughed angrily, his tone laced with fury.
"If you're smart, hand over your storage ring now. Otherwise, I'll devour you alive today!"
Black Bat King licked his lips with his crimson tongue, his bloodshot eyes fixated on Mo Yu. Suddenly, with a stomp of his foot, he shot into the air, appearing above Mo Yu in an instant. With a roar, his sharp claws tore through the air, accompanied by a low, explosive sound as they slashed down fiercely.
Calmly watching the ferocious attack, Mo Yu flicked his finger. Radiant thunder light erupted in front of him.
"Bang!"
Black Bat King's fist smashed into the thunder light, producing a deep, metallic sound.
As the impact reverberated, Black Bat King's expression changed slightly. He felt his arm go numb as if paralyzed.
Before he could withdraw, a silver fist shot out from the lightning and struck his chest heavily.
"Boom!"
The punch sent Black Bat King tumbling to the ground. His feet carved out a dozen half-foot-deep imprints before he managed to stop.
Black Bat King looked up in shock, his pupils shrinking as they landed on Mo Yu. From this human youth, he sensed a faint, dangerous aura.
"You have two choices: answer my questions and continue being the mountain king, or let me kill you right now." Mo Yu stared down at Black Bat King, his tone indifferent.
"You?" Black Bat King sneered angrily.
"Heh, I don't have time to play games. Let him deal with you." Mo Yu smiled faintly and gestured toward Black Bat King. Turning to Qing Zhi, he commanded, "Capture him!"
As Mo Yu's words fell, Qing Zhi moved like a cannonball, slamming toward Black Bat King with immense force.
Black Bat King was startled by the overwhelming aura Qing Zhi emitted. Seeing the familiar golden beast eyes, he felt an inexplicable pressure, far stronger than what he had sensed from the mature Golden Warhorse he had once faced.
Despite his fear, anger flared in his heart. With a roar, Black Bat King charged forward to meet Qing Zhi head-on.
Both Qing Zhi and Black Bat King relied on physical combat, their most adept fighting style.
However, within just a few exchanges, the gap in their strength became evident. Qing Zhi was far superior to Black Bat King, both in raw power and physical prowess. The outcome was clear from the start.
Realizing his disadvantage, Black Bat King attempted to use his speed to regain control of the battle.
But Qing Zhi seemed to anticipate his move, unleashing a surge of icy power that froze Black Bat King's escape path.
"Bang!"
Trapped with no way out, Black Bat King had no choice but to confront Qing Zhi head-on once again.
As their fists collided, a terrifying shockwave erupted. Rocks on the ground disintegrated into powder, a nearby stream surged into towering waves, and trees snapped like twigs.
Qing Zhi stood firm, unmoved, while Black Bat King was sent skidding dozens of meters back, leaving deep grooves in the ground. Blood trickled from his mouth, and his aura weakened significantly.
When he looked up again, the ferocity in his eyes had been replaced by fear. He realized that the strength of this monstrous opponent made his death a very real possibility.
As Qing Zhi prepared to charge again, Black Bat King panicked.
"Stop! I surrender!" he yelled in desperation.
"Heh, too late. Restrain him!" Mo Yu sneered coldly.
At his command, Qing Zhi's speed surged. His golden-red eyes locked onto Black Bat King, sending a chill through the latter.
Despite his strength being comparable to a four- or five-star Dou Zong, Black Bat King was helpless against Qing Zhi, who was already half a step into Dou Zun. Within two minutes, Qing Zhi had him firmly subdued.
"Damned human! What are you planning?" Black Bat King roared in frustration, his body immobilized by an icy prison.
"You'll find out soon enough."
Mo Yu sneered as he looked down at the helpless Black Bat King. His hands began forming seals rapidly.
As Mo Yu's hand seal formed, his soul power surged rapidly, exuding an inexplicable and profound aura.
Sensing this aura, for reasons unknown, the Black Bat King felt a shiver of fear well up from the depths of his heart. His face twisted in terror as he stammered, "Young Master, I was wrong! Please spare me! I can serve you—pledge my loyalty to you!"
"Heh, since that's what you wish, I shall fulfill it," Mo Yu replied with a cold smile. As the eerie seal in his hand took shape, he directed it toward the Black Bat King's sea of consciousness.
"Soul Imprint!"
With a chilling shout, the terrifying soul imprint was etched directly into the Black Bat King's mind. The abrupt change caused his expression to contort in shock and horror.
Realizing the impending danger, the Black Bat King resisted with all his might, attempting to fend off the invasion of the Soul Imprint. However, under Qing Zhi's suppression, he could not summon his strength to counter Mo Yu's soul control. As time passed, the Soul Imprint's within his mind grew increasingly distinct.
"Thump!"
After thirty breaths, the Black Bat King's heart thudded heavily. The violent resistance coursing through his body abruptly ceased, replaced by an eerie calm—as if he were a completely different beast.
When the Black Bat King opened his eyes again, the crimson ferocity and murderous intent from before had vanished. His gaze now held only confusion and fear.
"Black Bat King, do you still recognize me?" Mo Yu asked, his eyes fixed on the dazed creature with a slight frown.
Hearing this, the Black Bat King hesitated before looking at Mo Yu. The Soul Imprint in his mind quivered slightly, instantly dispelling the confusion on his face. Bowing deeply, he said, "Master!"
Satisfied, Mo Yu nodded and waved his hand at Qing Zhi. The icy prison binding the Black Bat King disappeared immediately.
Helping him up, Mo Yu smiled faintly and said, "From now on, I'll call you Hei Fu."
"Yes, Master!" The newly renamed Hei Fu no longer bore the arrogance of before. Instead, he bowed respectfully.
The Soul Imprint, a supreme secret technique for controlling magical beasts, coupled with Mo Yu's current seventh-grade soul power, ensured its effectiveness.
Mo Yu's decision to control the Black Bat King was twofold. First, he wanted information about the Golden Warhorse Clan. Second, being unfamiliar with the Western Region, he needed a local guide.
Additionally, with Hei Fu's combat strength, Mo Yu saw value in recruiting him on the spot.
"Tell me about the Golden Warhorse Clan. Share everything you know," Mo Yu ordered.
Wiping a trace of blood from the corner of his mouth, Hei Fu glanced respectfully at Mo Yu before speaking. "Master, the Golden Warhorse Clan holds a prominent name in the magical beast world of the Western Region of Central Plains.
"The clan's status is akin to the renown of the Four Pavilion across Central Plains's four regions, and its influence is formidable.
"Ordinary members of the Golden Warhorse Clan are no different from typical magical beasts. However, the direct bloodline members capable of awakening the Golden Beast Eyes are exceptionally powerful.
"Each Golden Warhorse with awakened Golden Beast Eyes is at least a sixth-grade magical beast. The strongest member, the current clan leader, is even an eighth-grade high-level magical beast.
"In the Western Region, even the Pavilion Master of the Ten Thousand Sword Pavilion would think twice before provoking the Golden Warhorse Clan's leader. In fact, the clan is considered equal to, if not stronger than, the Ten Thousand Sword Pavilion."
"An eighth-grade magical beast, rivaling the Ten Thousand Sword Pavilion…" Mo Yu murmured softly.
Though unfamiliar with the Golden Warhorse Clan, Hei Fu's description revealed them as a formidable power.
Of course, such a force would be unremarkable in the central regions of Central Plains. Compared to the Three Great Magical Beast Clans, they were even less significant.
Even so, an eighth-grade magical beast was beyond Mo Yu's current ability to challenge.
"You mentioned that the Golden Warhorse Clan's Golden Beast Eyes make them unique. What are the abilities of these Golden Beast Eyes?" Mo Yu asked further.
"Master, the Golden Warhorse Clan is known as the most intelligent magical beasts because their Golden Beast Eyes are referred to as the strongest brain. This allows direct bloodline members with the eyes to possess far greater intelligence than ordinary magical beasts.
"In fact, those with Golden Beast Eyes can learn and master human cultivation methods and dou techniques, which significantly enhances their strength. This is one of the reasons for the clan's power."
"Oh? Learning human cultivation methods and dou techniques?" Mo Yu's brows raised in surprise.
Magical beasts and humans were fundamentally different. Without the internal energy channels humans used to cultivate, beasts typically couldn't master human techniques, nor did they possess the requisite intelligence.
Of course, high-level magical beasts relied on physical and bloodline strength, not human cultivation methods. Yet, the Golden Warhorse Clan's ability to do so was truly unique.
Glancing at Qing Zhi, Mo Yu suddenly understood why this Earth Demon Puppet, originally refined as a weapon, had developed intelligence after acquiring the Golden Beast Eyes.
So, this was the reason.
The Golden Beast Eyes weren't merely a pair of special eyes—they were essentially a mystical, artificial brain!
"Do these Golden Beast Eyes have any other functions?" Mo Yu mused aloud, stroking his chin.
"Yes, Master. It's said that Golden Warhorses with Golden Beast Eyes are comparable to the spatial abilities of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan…" Hei Fu's eyes flickered with reverence as he mentioned the dragon clan.
After a pause, he continued respectfully, "Like the Ancient Void Dragons, seventh-grade or higher Golden Warhorses can traverse the void. The Golden Beast Eyes provide spatial coordinates to ensure they don't become lost in the void.
"This capability allows the Golden Warhorse Clan to acquire numerous spatial treasures, including Na Shi, from the void. These treasures are traded with humans for immense profits.
"As a result, while the Golden Warhorse Clan may not be the strongest in the magical beast world, they are undoubtedly one of the wealthiest."
Hearing this, Mo Yu's silver eyes gleamed as he murmured, "Spatial treasures!"
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