Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 217: Fusion of Heavenly Flame and Profound Thunder—The Thunder God Fire Lotus

"Go deal with Yun Shan?"

Hearing Mo Yu's suggestion, Queen Medusa was taken aback, and a hint of anger flashed across her charming face.

To Queen Medusa, it seemed that Mo Yu was doubting her abilities, which is why he wanted her to fight Yun Shan instead of the mysterious and powerful opponent before them. As the proud queen of the serpent people, she found it disgraceful to back down from a fight, even if the opponent was strong.

For a moment, Queen Medusa's gaze toward Mo Yu carried a subtle hint of 'killing intent.'

Seeing that Queen Medusa seemed to be upset, Mo Yu was momentarily stunned, but then he realized what might be going through her mind. He quickly explained with a smile, "You've misunderstood. It's not that I don't trust your strength. It's just that I have a plan to deal with this Guardian Wu, but it requires Xiao Yan's cooperation. I hope you can understand."

Mo Yu, not expecting Queen Medusa to have such a proud and fiery temper, gently and patiently explained his reasoning.

After hearing Mo Yu's explanation, Queen Medusa furrowed her delicate brows slightly and, after a moment of thought, gave Mo Yu a long, searching look. She then reluctantly headed toward the battlefield where Xiao Yan was fighting Yun Shan, still somewhat doubtful.

As Queen Medusa left, Serpent Uncle asked, "Kid, do you really have a plan to get us out of this mess?"

"Don't worry, Serpent Uncle. I wouldn't say something I can't back up," Mo Yu replied calmly.

Hearing this, Serpent Uncle didn't ask further questions. He knew enough about Mo Yu to trust that he wouldn't take action without being prepared. Since Mo Yu seemed confident, he decided to let him carry out his plan. After all, if things went wrong, he could always burn the last of his bloodline power to help Mo Yu escape, even if it meant a long period of dormancy afterward. Serpent Uncle was well aware that Mo Yu was his only hope for resurrection.

In the moments they had been talking, Queen Medusa had already taken over Yao Lao's battle against Yun Shan. Although Yun Shan tried to stop Yao Lao from leaving, he was unable to handle both Yao Lao and the newly-evolved Queen Medusa, so he had no choice but to let Yao Lao go.

"Kekeke, the aura of the Bone Chilling Flame... It really is you, Yao Chen. I didn't expect you to deliver yourself to me. Back then, you barely escaped, causing our Soul Hall no small amount of trouble. Today, capturing you will surely delight the Hall Master," Guardian Wu sneered coldly, his laughter echoing as he saw 'Xiao Yan' quickly approaching.

"You despicable creatures, always lurking like rats. You aided that beast Han Feng in attacking me back then. It's time we settled this debt!" 'Xiao Yan' coldly locked eyes with Guardian Wu, whose figure was shrouded in dark mist. His voice was filled with anger and murderous intent.

"You might be a threat if you had a physical body, but as a mere soul clinging to someone else, kekeke, you're no match for me," Guardian Wu taunted, feeling the immense power coursing through him after devouring seven peak Dou Huang souls.

Hearing Guardian Wu's mockery and sensing his drastically increased power, 'Xiao Yan' frowned but didn't respond. Instead, he turned to Mo Yu and asked, "Kid, what's your plan? You should know that even if I and the expert behind you team up, it would be difficult to kill this Guardian Wu."

"Senior, after devouring the seven peak Dou Huang souls, Guardian Wu's power is now almost comparable to that of a high-level Dou Zong. In your current state, you and Serpent Uncle might indeed struggle against him. However… if Xiao Yan and I work together, we have one attack that can either drive him away or even kill him!" Mo Yu declared confidently.

"You and Xiao Yan… take down Guardian Wu?" 'Xiao Yan' was momentarily stunned, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. This Guardian Wu had reached a power level where even he faced the danger of death. Yet this young man before him was confident he could defeat him—something even the heirs of the great powers in Central Plains might not achieve. However, seeing Mo Yu's calm and composed demeanor, Yao Lao suddenly felt the weight of his years and sighed, "Very well. The young will always surpass the old. I'll leave this to you and Xiao Yan. Just make sure you don't leave us a mess to clean up."

With that, Xiao Yan's eyes returned to their original black, indicating that Yao Lao had handed back control of the body to him.

"Cousin, I can't help you with this one," Xiao Yan said, now in control, glancing at the black mist surrounding Guardian Wu. He frowned, then looked at Mo Yu with a wry smile.

Mo Yu, however, pointed to the now-ruined Yunlan Sect and smiled, saying, "Xiao Yan, don't underestimate yourself. Do you remember who caused all this destruction?"

"You mean… the Flame Lotus?" Xiao Yan was initially confused, but then asked doubtfully, "But while the Flame Lotus is powerful, it might not be enough to deal with Guardian Wu."

Even as a Da Dou Shi, Xiao Yan's spiritual strength was not weak. He knew that the Flame Lotus might be effective against someone like Yun Shan, who had just broken through to Dou Zong, but against a high-level Dou Zong like Guardian Wu, it would likely fall short.

Seeing Xiao Yan's hesitation, Mo Yu simply smiled and didn't answer. Instead, he opened his hand, revealing a crimson lightning flame.

"The Flame Lotus alone might not be enough, but what if we add this Profound Thunder?"

Mo Yu looked at the Profound Thunder in his hand, which crackled with terrifying energy, and smiled. "Xiao Yan, you should recognize this thunder. Back in Wu Tan City, I acquired the source of this thunder through a stroke of luck. At the time, it was weak, but through years of training and growth, it has evolved to its current form. I estimate that this Vermilion Bird Scorching Thunder is now on par with a typical Heavenly Flame."

"With this, the two of us together can unleash an attack with the power of three Heavenly Flames. If we combine your Green Lotus Core Flame and Bone Chilling Flame with my Vermilion Bird Scorching Thunder, I'm sure that even if Guardian Wu survives, he'll be severely wounded."

"Vermilion Bird Scorching Thunder, on par with a Heavenly Flame…" Xiao Yan was astonished as he stared at the fearsome Profound Thunder in Mo Yu's hand.

Years ago, in Wu Tan City, Mo Yu's thunder had seemed only slightly stronger than a regular beast flame. Yet in just three years, it had grown to rival a Heavenly Flame. The speed of its growth was terrifying.

Heavenly Flames took thousands of years to form, yet Mo Yu's Profound Thunder had reached its peak in just three years. It was truly incredible.

After the initial shock, Xiao Yan's eyes lit up with excitement. Combining two Heavenly Flames with a Profound Thunder indeed had the potential to defeat or even kill Guardian Wu.

But then, Xiao Yan's excitement faded, and he awkwardly admitted, "Sorry, Cousin Mo Yu, but I'm not sure I can control two Heavenly Flames and your Profound Thunder…"

Back when Xiao Yan first fused the Flame Lotus, it was only thanks to a lot of luck that he succeeded. Now, adding Mo Yu's foreign Profound Thunder into the mix made him doubt his ability to control the fusion. If he failed, not only would he put himself at risk, but he could also endanger Mo Yu and Yao Lao.

Mo Yu paused at Xiao Yan's concern, then waved his hand dismissively. "Don't worry. You just need to fuse the Flame Lotus. Leave the rest to me."

Xiao Yan was taken aback by Mo Yu's nonchalant response, and then a look of surprise crossed his face. For the first time, there was a ripple of emotion in his black eyes.

Fusing the Flame Lotus with the Vermilion Bird Scorching Thunder would require extraordinary control over spiritual power, something that even Yao Lao, one of the top alchemists on the continent, couldn't achieve.

Back then, Xiao Yan had almost lost his life attempting this fusion; it was an extremely dangerous endeavor. Yet, Mo Yu appeared calm and composed. Was this confidence in himself or simply fearlessness due to ignorance?

Recalling the towering image he had always held of Mo Yu in his mind, Xiao Yan chose to believe in him without hesitation.

Noticing the brief flicker of doubt in Xiao Yan's eyes, Mo Yu merely smiled, unbothered. In his previous life, he had successfully fused Profound Thunder on multiple occasions, even managing to fuse up to seven different elements at once. He had long since mastered this technique.

On the other side, Guardian Wu watched as the energy around Mo Yu and Xiao Yan suddenly fluctuated. He sneered, "Kekeke, what's this? The old man couldn't win, so you're sending in the young ones? Are you admitting defeat?"

When Guardian Wu's crimson eyes lingered on the Profound Thunder that suddenly appeared in Mo Yu's hand, he sensed the terrifying power within it. His expression shifted slightly before he smirked. "Kid, hand over that thunder and the soul within you, and I might help you join the power behind me. Who knows, a great figure might take a liking to what you have, and you could rise to the top in no time."

Mo Yu shook his head, his voice cold as he replied, "No need. Your Soul Hall's methods are too treacherous and underhanded for my taste."

"You...!" Guardian Wu's face darkened instantly at Mo Yu's insult. The black mist around him surged like an encroaching tide, suffocating the very air around them.

"Fine, fine! Let's see what gives you the confidence to say that!" As Guardian Wu's sneering voice faded, his figure flickered and shot across the sky, heading straight for Mo Yu.

Seeing this, Mo Yu quickly turned to Xiao Yan and said urgently, "Xiao Yan, the Buddha Fury Lotus, now!"

Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Xiao Yan nodded solemnly. With a flick of his wrist, the blue and white flames appeared in his palm. Carefully, he began the process of fusing them together. After numerous attempts, Xiao Yan had become very familiar with creating the Buddha Fury Lotus. In just a few moments, a stunning and terrifying blue-and-white fire lotus floated before him.

Even though the Buddha Fury Lotus was successfully formed, there was no joy on Xiao Yan's face because he knew the next step—fusing it with the Vermillion Bird Scorching Thunder—was the most crucial part.

Handing the Buddha Fury Lotus to the young man beside him, Xiao Yan said seriously, "Cousin Mo Yu, the rest is up to you."

"Don't worry, we'll make it out of this safely!" Mo Yu reassured him with a smile. He took the Buddha Fury Lotus in his left hand and raised the Vermillion Bird Scorching Thunder in his right. Then, he began bringing his hands together.

Seeing Mo Yu's bold move to fuse the two forces, Xiao Yan was momentarily stunned. Though his own energy signature made the Buddha Fury Lotus less resistant to Mo Yu, this was still extremely dangerous.

Heavenly Flames were the most volatile forces in the world, and although Xiao Yan had never heard of the Vermillion Bird Scorching Thunder before, its name alone suggested it was just as wild and untamable as a Heavenly Flame.

Yet here Mo Yu was, attempting to fuse these two explosive forces. Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel a mix of deep concern and faint anticipation.

At the same time, the scene drew the attention of many onlookers. When they saw Mo Yu attempting to merge the terrifying thunder with the fire lotus that had already decimated the Yunlan Sect, shock washed over their faces.

"He's insane, truly insane!" Outside the battlefield, Hai Bodong, Fa Ma, and the others, upon witnessing this, immediately unfurled their Dou Qi wings, retreating in astonishment.

The Buddha Fury Lotus was already terrifying enough, having destroyed the Yunlan Sect and killed Yun Leng. Now, Mo Yu was trying to fuse it with a fearsome lightning force—this was nothing short of adding fuel to the fire. If he succeeded, it could very well destroy half of Yunlan Mountain.

Even Queen Medusa and Yun Shan stopped their battle to watch Mo Yu's fusion. Queen Medusa's beautiful face showed a trace of surprise. She had seen the destructive power of the Buddha Fury Lotus firsthand and knew even she had to avoid it. But now, with the addition of an unknown yet terrifying lightning force, she couldn't help but be taken aback.

In contrast, Yun Shan's face was now ashen. After enduring one Buddha Fury Lotus, the Yunlan Sect was already in ruins. If another, even more powerful attack was unleashed, the Yunlan Sect would be completely obliterated.

Taking a deep breath, Yun Shan channeled his Dou Qi, forming a white beam that sliced through the purple-gold snake ring restraining Yun Yun.

"Yun Yun, get the disciples out of here, quickly!"

The Yunlan Sect's buildings might be precious, but the disciples were the true core of the sect. Buildings could be rebuilt, but losing the disciples would be a devastating blow to the sect's strength.

Finally free, Yun Yun looked at Mo Yu, who was intently focused on fusing the fire lotus with the thunder. The dazzling light reflected off his face, making him appear even more dangerously handsome. She couldn't help but feel a sense of disorientation as she thought back to the boy who had once hidden behind her three years ago, who had now grown into a man powerful enough to destroy the Yunlan Sect. But now was not the time to dwell on such thoughts. Seeing the terrifying fire lotus, and with Yun Shan urging her again, Yun Yun frowned slightly, then exhaled softly. Spreading her Dou Qi wings, she swiftly began organizing the disciples to evacuate the Yunlan Sect.

"Ha! Ignorant fool!" Guardian Wu, sensing the chaotic energy particles, sneered disdainfully.

But just as the words left his mouth, Guardian Wu's expression suddenly changed. At that moment, the three-colored thunderfire in Mo Yu's hands began to twist and move, finally forming a small, palm-sized red, blue, and white thunderfire lotus in front of him.

As the lotus took shape, Mo Yu smiled slightly, looking down at the small, three-colored thunderfire lotus in his hand and murmuring softly, "It's done."

At the same time, Guardian Wu, sensing something ominous, felt a sudden panic. His instincts screamed danger, and without hesitation, he turned to flee.

Seeing the fleeing Guardian Wu, Mo Yu's lips curled into a cold smile. He then hurled the red, blue, and white thunderfire lotus at the retreating Guardian Wu.

"Thunder God Fire Lotus!"

The crimson lightning-imbued blue-white fire lotus silently sliced through the air, not even stirring a breeze as it moved. Yet, its light, almost gentle in appearance, caused the black mist surrounding Guardian Wu to evaporate as if it had encountered the sun.

The Thunder God Fire Lotus sped towards Guardian Wu, and just as it reached within twenty meters of him, the lotus suddenly became violent. The petals of the lotus contracted and expanded, releasing an overwhelming, wild surge of fire and thunder energy. Then, in the next moment…

An uncontrollable, earth-shattering explosion resounded in the void.

"Boom!"

Destructive energy rippled out from the explosion, causing the very fabric of space to shudder with visible ripples. As the ripples spread, Yunlan Mountain erupted, splitting apart with mirror-like smoothness at the points of rupture...

(End of Chapter)

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