BTTH : I am Thunder Emperor

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On the border of the Jia Ma Empire, at the Zhen Gui Pass.

Along a wide road within Zhen Gui Pass, a large group of people surged forward, raising a trail of dust in their wake. Laughter and curses filled the air as they moved, giving the place an air of rowdy excitement.

At the end of the procession, two men clad in long black cloaks, resembling members of a mysterious organization, walked steadily toward the pass exit.

"No wonder this fortress is so renowned for guarding the borders; its scale is truly astonishing, far beyond anything seen in the cities within the empire," Xiao Yan said, glancing up at the towering walls that grew larger with each step closer.

Hearing this, Mo Yu chuckled lightly, his handsome face partially revealed beneath his cloak as a breeze lifted it slightly. "Once we cross this fortress, we'll finally be free from all restrictions. The sky's the limit," he remarked with a smile.

"Indeed. I heard that once we pass through this fortress and travel east for several hundred miles, crossing small countries and tribes along the way, we'll reach the Black-Corner Region, that notorious part of the continent," Xiao Yan replied, his expression serious. "It's a place full of chaos, the most unruly zone on the continent, where exiles and fallen powerhouses have established their own brutal rules. We'll have to be careful."

"Heh, chaos is just another form of opportunity. The more chaotic, the better it is for people like us. Who knows, maybe the Black-Corner Region is exactly where we'll make a name for ourselves," Mo Yu responded, striding along.

These two were none other than Mo Yu and Xiao Yan, who had rested for a day at Da Ling City. After three days of travel, they had finally reached Zhen Gui Pass.

Their conversation continued as they approached the towering fortress wall, hundreds of meters away from the massive gate. Mo Yu's eyes narrowed as he noticed faint, nearly invisible energy ripples flickering above the city wall.

As they neared the wall, the gate guards began to inspect passersby more thoroughly than usual, likely due to the recent Yun Lan Sect warrant. The gate security had noticeably tightened over the past few days.

"Stop! You two, reveal your faces!"

A loud voice rang out as a series of metallic clinks echoed from the dark entrance. Moments later, dozens of well-armed soldiers brandishing long spears blocked the gate. A young man with a sullen expression stepped forward, his gaze sweeping coldly over the queue.

The gate guards all showed respect for this young man; while he was not particularly powerful, his father, Meng Li, held the high rank of deputy commander at the fortress.

Under the young man's command, everyone's gaze turned toward the two cloaked figures. Their all-black cloaks seemed suspicious under the broad daylight.

The young man waved his hand, and the soldiers behind him began advancing toward the two men.

"Heh, looks like we've been exposed. Seems we'll have to force our way through," Mo Yu said calmly as he slowly lifted his cloak, revealing his strikingly handsome face, showing no hint of fear as he turned to Xiao Yan.

"It's him—Mo Yu!"

Upon seeing the familiar face, the young man, Meng La, quickly pulled a picture from his sleeve. After careful comparison, he shouted, "It's Mo Yu!"

Mo Yu's identity confirmed, Xiao Yan couldn't help but chuckle wryly and follow suit, lifting his own cloak to reveal his face.

"Xiao Yan!"

Meng La's eyes widened as he recognized him immediately. It was Xiao Yan, the second of the infamous Xiao Clan Twin Dragons.

"The Xiao Clan Twin Dragons! They took down the Yun Lan Sect, the strongest sect in the Jia Ma Empire for centuries!"

The whispers spread quickly among the crowd, and countless onlookers turned their gazes upon Mo Yu and Xiao Yan with awe. Instead of greed, their expressions reflected admiration.

With the murmurs growing louder, Meng La glared venomously at Mo Yu and Xiao Yan. "Xiao Clan Twin Dragons, you won't escape this fortress with its tens of thousands of soldiers!" he sneered.

"Oh? Then bring it on," Mo Yu replied with a smile, unfazed.

Meng La faltered at Mo Yu's unruffled demeanor but quickly gestured for his troops to advance.

However, the soldiers, evidently aware of the Twin Dragons' reputation, hesitated.

"Hah! Arrogant fools!"

At that moment, an icy voice echoed from the gate's tunnel, and a middle-aged man in silver armor strode out, eyes cold as they locked onto Mo Yu.

"I am Meng Li, deputy commander of Zhen Gui Pass. You've broken the empire's laws by forcing entry. Surrender now, or face the consequences."

"So, you're Meng Li, a dog of the Yun Lan Sect?" Xiao Yan's eyes swept over the man, his tone mocking.

Meng Li's face twisted, and he barked, "Seize them!"

Under his order, hundreds more soldiers in full armor surged from the shadows, their gleaming spears reflecting the harsh sunlight as they encircled Mo Yu and Xiao Yan.

"Stop this at once!"

Before the soldiers could launch their attack, a thunderous voice rang out. A massive figure crashed to the ground with a force that shook the earth, halting the troops.

The figure, a towering man, glanced around before settling his gaze on Meng Li, sneering. "Meng Li, my Silver Armor Army has no ties to the Yun Lan Sect. If you want their bounty, deal with it yourself; don't use my men as your stepping stones."

"Mu Tie, you…" Meng Li's face darkened as he glared at the new arrival.

"Hmph, Silver Armor Army, withdraw!" The burly man, Mu Tie, ignored Meng Li and waved his men away from surrounding Mo Yu and Xiao Yan.

"Thank you, Commander Mu," Mo Yu said with a slight smile.

Mu Tie's allegiance was clear. Coming from the Mu family, one of the empire's three great clans, he had no reason to curry favor with the Yun Lan Sect by provoking the Xiao Clan Twin Dragons.

Meng Li's face went pale, fury clouding his expression. This encounter had not gone as planned, and his own reputation was now at stake. Still, though intimidated by their strength, Meng Li couldn't back down completely.

"Little brat, you have no idea who you're dealing with! I won't believe I can't handle you two with my strength!"

The yellow sand gradually dispersed, revealing Meng Li, clad in a suit of yellow Dou Qi armor, now in the view of everyone. In his hand, the blood-colored saber exuded sharp, fierce energy, leaving deep marks on the ground. 

As the blood saber absorbed more Dou Qi, it appeared even more vivid. With eyes fixed on Mo Yu, Meng Li stood still for a moment before breaking the silence with a loud roar. 

His foot stomped against the ground, propelling him forward like a cannonball as he appeared before Mo Yu in just a few swift flashes.

Meng Li swung his blood saber, carrying a fierce and bloody aura, as if splitting the earth itself, bringing it down in a direct, fierce slash. 

"This guy's blood saber Dou Technique is getting more refined by the day. With such momentum, even an ordinary three- or four-star Dou Ling would struggle to withstand it," Mu Tie remarked, frowning slightly as he sensed Meng Li's oppressive saber force. 

Turning his gaze to the still-calm Mo Yu, he murmured curiously, "I heard Mu Zhan couldn't withstand even one blow from him, and that he even destroyed Yun Lan Sect. I wonder if he's really as terrifying as the rumors say."

A sharp burst of wind and force whistled above, and Mo Yu raised his hand gently. His massive Divine Might Black Thunder Spear blocked the ferocious blood saber, sparks flying as a visible ripple of energy spread from the point of impact, stirring up waves of yellow sand around them.

Meng Li gripped his blood saber tightly, pressing it against the ruler, yet despite his reddening face and the force he exerted, the weapon seemed frozen midair, unmoving.

In stark contrast to Meng Li's flushed face and labored breathing, Mo Yu's calm expression and steady breathing highlighted the disparity between them. "Dou Ling! Mo Yu has actually broken through to Dou Ling!" 

Mu Tie's expression shifted as he watched Mo Yu's composed aura. He couldn't help but be astonished. According to rumors, Mo Yu was only at the Da Dou Shi stage a little over a month ago, yet he had now advanced to Dou Ling. 

Such a pace of cultivation was nothing short of unbelievable. A Dou Ling under twenty, destined to one day reach Dou Huang – his future seemed certain!

The onlookers, including mercenaries and soldiers around the city gate, watched in shock as Mo Yu effortlessly deflected Meng Li's aggressive assault. Their mouths dropped open in amazement when they sensed Mo Yu's aura. 

Dou Ling – a level respected even within the Jia Ma Empire – yet to see one so young was unprecedented. Recalling the rumors about Xiao Yan and his "twin dragons" reputation, the greed in their hearts started to fade.

"Scram! Is this the extent of your strength, coming here just to embarrass yourself?" Mo Yu looked up slowly, silver eyes gleaming with streaks of lightning, a cold smile lifting his lips. Suddenly, a brilliant thunder flash burst from his silver eyes, rushing into Meng Li's mind like a bolt of lightning. 

"Extreme Thunder Lightning!" 

Executing the technique, Mo Yu's left hand moved with lightning speed, pressing into Meng Li's chest, his palm curving as a surge of force erupted.

"Pfft…" Meng Li's vision blurred, his chest feeling like it was struck by a thousand-pound boulder. 

His pupils shrank as he spat out a mouthful of blood, his body sent flying back before crashing heavily into the city wall, where he coughed up another mouthful of blood. His Dou Qi armor shattered to pieces, leaving his body curled up like a silkworm cocoon. 

Wiping the blood from his lips with difficulty, Meng Li gasped in disbelief, "Dou Ling… this kid actually broke through to Dou Ling?"

Meng Li had dared to challenge Mo Yu after hearing that Mo Yu could not use a certain mysterious power. Although Mo Yu had not called upon that power, he had indeed advanced to Dou Ling, matching Meng Li's own level. 

Despite being only a one-star Dou Ling, Mo Yu's combat prowess was on par with mid-tier Dou Lings, truly a rare monster.

Silence fell.

At the city gate, the crowd watched as Meng Li was blown away in mere moments, shocked into silence until, at last, someone let out a faint groan. A Dou Ling-level expert, defeated in a single round by a young man seemingly under twenty – could he really be that terrifying?

Beside him, Xiao Yan's pupils shrank slightly. He knew Mo Yu had reached Dou Ling but hadn't expected him to overpower a three-star Dou Ling with such ease. This level of cross-boundary combat ability was indeed monstrous. He relaxed a bit, though; with Mo Yu's strength, he wouldn't need to use Yao Lao's power.

Mo Yu casually stretched, feeling at ease even though he had only recently broken through to Dou Ling. With his foundation, an ordinary three-star Dou Ling was no match for him. Just as he was about to finish Meng Li off, She Lao's voice suddenly sounded, "Mo Yu, leave quickly. There's an aura from the Hall of Souls here!"

Startled, Mo Yu glanced at Xiao Yan, who also looked solemn, clearly having received a warning from Yao Lao as well. Without hesitation, Mo Yu nodded at the stunned Mu Zhan, "Commander Mu, I owe you one." Without waiting for a response, he turned to Xiao Yan, "Let's go."

Nodding, Xiao Yan understood the severity of the situation. Just as he was about to leave, he paused and addressed the heavily injured Meng Li, "Tell Yun Shan, two years at the least, five years at most – Mo Yu and I, Xiao Yan, will be back. Tell him to wash his neck clean; we'll take his life ourselves!"

As those words echoed, Mo Yu, at the gates, couldn't help but smile faintly. Xiao Yan's character – truly, it suited him well.

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