Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 216: The Appearance of Queen Medusa

The vast plaza fell into a deathly silence, with everyone staring in shock at the sudden turn of events. The eerie sound of chewing echoed in the quiet sky, making some imagine the horrifying scene taking place within the black mist. The mere thought of it sent chills down their spines.

"This guy's aura is getting stronger..." Serpent Uncle said in a slightly grave tone as he observed the scene.

"Hmph, these people are indeed twisted. They use the devouring of souls to enhance their power. No wonder they hide in the shadows," Serpent Uncle continued, his voice filled with disdain.

Mo Yu's heart tightened. This guy had clearly figured out their plan and was now forcefully consuming souls to boost his power, all to stop them from escaping.

Mo Yu wasn't surprised by the soul-devouring method. In the original story, this very Guardian Wu had devoured Yun Shan's soul, along with those of several Yunlan Sect elders, during his battle with Yao Lao, greatly increasing his power and capturing Yao Lao in the process.

Although Guardian Wu hadn't yet consumed the soul of a Dou Zong like Yun Shan, the seven peak Dou Huang souls were still a significant boost to his power.

On the other hand, Serpent Uncle's current state wouldn't last long. The situation seemed to be taking a sudden turn for the worse.

"We can't let him successfully devour those souls!" Serpent Uncle realized the danger and quickly acted. With a wave of his sleeve, a surge of intense purple-gold energy shot out toward the black mist.

The purple-gold energy streaked across the sky, but just as it was about to collide with the black mist, the latter suddenly fluctuated violently. A wave of chilling black mist surged out to meet the bloodline energy, and the two forces clashed, ultimately canceling each other out and dissipating into nothingness.

"Kekeke, with your mere soul-attached state, how can you hope to break the secret arts of the Soul Hall?" A strange, eerie laugh echoed from the black mist.

"I told you, no one is escaping today," Guardian Wu sneered, his blood-red eyes gleaming menacingly from under his black cloak as he looked at Mo Yu.

"You think you can take my soul? You're not even close," 'Mo Yu' retorted, flicking his fingers to summon another surge of dense purple-gold energy. The terrifying bloodline power distorted the space around it.

"You're just a soul clinging to another's body. Once you're captured and taken back to the Soul Hall, you'll learn what true despair is," Guardian Wu's eyes darkened as he spoke coldly. "So, it's time for you to offer up your soul!"

With those words, Guardian Wu let out another eerie laugh and waved his sleeve. Streams of strange black mist rapidly poured out of him, forming a dark cloud in the sky that even blocked out the sunlight. In an instant, the sky over Yunlan Mountain turned dark and ominous.

Guardian Wu's move to blot out the sky shocked many of the onlookers. The power he displayed was terrifying.

Even Hai Bodong and Fa Ma, watching from a distance, were filled with dread. When had such a powerful being appeared in the Jia Ma Empire?

The black clouds churned, and Guardian Wu seemed to vanish within them, as if he had become invisible. Suddenly, the entire sky grew eerily quiet. Even the Dou Huang experts felt uneasy in this spine-chilling environment.

A strange, cold wind blew past, and 'Mo Yu', encased in a shroud of intense purple-gold energy, suddenly narrowed his eyes. He spun around and threw a fierce punch into the empty space behind him.

As his fist moved, the surging bloodline power followed, creating a shockwave that seemed to shake the very space around him. The punch carried immense force and crashed into something hidden in the void.

Boom!

The impact revealed a dark figure, and as their fists collided, a tangible shockwave rippled out in all directions, thundering across the sky like a rolling storm.

Hiss!

The two figures vanished again, reappearing hundreds of meters away. The sky was filled with the sound of thunderous clashes as the two engaged in a fierce battle, each strike causing a shockwave that rattled the hearts of those watching below.

In the sky, the black clouds roiled, occasionally parting to let through a ray of sunlight. But even the sunlight seemed cold and devoid of warmth.

Seeing Serpent Uncle and Guardian Wu locked in a stalemate, Mo Yu's heart sank.

Despite his recent power boost from the Emperor Source Blood Fruit, Serpent Uncle was clearly struggling against the strengthened Guardian Wu. Though Serpent Uncle could match him in battle, it was clear that he was slowly being pushed back. If the fight dragged on, Serpent Uncle would likely be defeated once his bloodline power ran out.

Mo Yu sent his soul energy to check the other battlefield, where Yao Lao, controlling Xiao Yan, was fighting Yun Shan. Yao Lao had a much easier time against Yun Shan, who had only recently reached the Dou Zong level. Yao Lao's experience made it easy for him to handle the fight.

However, Yun Shan was aware of his weaknesses and relied on the Yunlan Sect's protective array, the "Cloud Covering Sun Array," to hold his ground. The fight had also reached a stalemate.

With both battles at a standstill, the situation looked grim for Mo Yu and Xiao Yan. Neither Serpent Uncle nor Yao Lao could maintain their combat state for long.

As Mo Yu's anxiety grew, a seductive, almost hypnotic voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

"Mo Yu, let me handle this."

The voice was so alluring it could make a man's bones turn to jelly. Mo Yu was initially stunned, but then a wave of joy washed over him.

"It's Queen Medusa! She's awake!"

The moment Medusa's voice faded, Serpent Uncle, who was controlling Mo Yu's body, sensed something. With a flick of his sleeve, a blinding light burst forth from him.

The sudden light caught everyone's attention, including Guardian Wu, who frowned as he stared at the brilliant glow. But the mocking smile on his face quickly faded.

As the light receded, it revealed an extraordinary sight: a woman of unparalleled beauty, a blend of cold elegance, seductive allure, and deadly charm. She stood there, her perfect features a stunning combination of icy indifference and sultry temptation.

The woman was clad in a light purple robe that barely covered her, with long, silky black hair cascading over her shoulders, stopping just above her shapely hips. Her voluptuous figure, reminiscent of a ripe peach, exuded a seductive charm that made hearts race.

"Queen Medusa? Wasn't she supposed to have failed her advancement?" Hai Bodong's face paled as he recognized the figure, exclaiming in shock.

"Mo Yu, that brat! He had Queen Medusa with him all this time and never told me! And he kept calling me 'big brother' like it was nothing... What a scoundrel!" Hai Bodong cursed inwardly, feeling a mix of anger and betrayal.

The entire plaza seemed to hold its breath.

Queen Medusa was a name that most people in the Jia Ma Empire knew well. This cold, ruthless, and beautiful woman had personally killed countless famous warriors in past wars against the empire. Only a few could stand against her in the entire empire.

Her reputation alone was enough to instill fear in the hearts of those in the nearby Tagore Desert. Her ruthless tactics were on par with those of iron-blooded emperors, and she was known to have intimidated several neighboring empires into avoiding conflict.

Many used the word "terrifying" to describe her.

Guardian Wu was also momentarily surprised by the breathtaking woman before him. But as he looked closer, his expression turned into a cold sneer. "So, another one with ancient bloodline power. It seems you're connected to that soul entity."

"But no matter. You're only a newly advanced Dou Zong. In this empire, that might be impressive, but challenging me? You must have a death wish." Guardian Wu was shrouded in black clouds, his tone dripping with disdain.

Having devoured the seven peak Dou Huang souls, Guardian Wu had grown significantly stronger, despite the potential side effects. At this moment, he felt like the undisputed master of the battlefield.

Even though Queen Medusa had broken through to the Dou Zong level, to a seasoned Central Plains warrior like Guardian Wu, she was just a slightly stronger insect.

Hearing his words, Queen Medusa's delicate eyebrows furrowed. As the queen of the snake-people and a renowned expert among the surrounding empires, she had been full of confidence after her breakthrough to Dou Zong. But now, the dismissive attitude of this man in front of her filled her with anger. Still, she couldn't deny the chilling and terrifying aura emanating from him, which made her wary.

"Queen Medusa, thank you for your help. For now, just focus on holding off Yun Shan. Leave Guardian Wu to me and Xiao Yan," Mo Yu's voice gently resonated in her mind.

(Chapter End)

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