BTTH : I am Thunder Emperor

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Three days later, in Mo City, Yuan Manor.

"Manor Lord, everyone is assembled and awaiting your command," Xiao Li said respectfully as he approached Mo Yu.

Mo Yu nodded in response, his gaze sweeping over Zi Huo, Ling Feng, Lin Yan, the Yao siblings, and the elite forces of the various halls.

For this battle, Yuan Manor had mobilized nearly all its elites, excluding only the Bai Bing Hall and Qian Yao Hall.

If they failed to secure victory, Yuan Manor would undoubtedly suffer heavy losses.

With this thought, Mo Yu's expression grew solemn. Looking at the large force behind him, he waved his hand and said gravely, "Move out!"

As Mo Yu's voice fell, a crimson banner bearing the word "Yuan" was slowly raised. The blood-red character, as though forged from the essence of countless beasts, radiated an aura of death and foreboding.

The moment the banner rose, the people of Mo City took notice. Upon seeing Mo Yu at the forefront, leading the upper echelon of Yuan Manor into action, the entire city buzzed with shock.

"What's Yuan Manor up to? The Lion Hall, Tiger Hall, and Wolf Hall are all mobilized. Are they going to war with some faction?"

"Mo Yu is truly remarkable. To command such a powerful force at his age, he's undoubtedly a hero among the youth."

"I heard that the Black Alliance has been aggressively recruiting recently, with even Medicine Emperor Han Feng personally pulling in strong allies. Could it be…"

Whispers filled the air as the crowd looked on in awe at the crimson banner and the iron-blooded forces. Mo City was engulfed in shock and trepidation.

Ignoring the various complicated gazes directed at them, Yuan Manor's forces remained silent, like a black dragon lying in wait, steadily advancing into the distance.

After about an hour of swift travel, the large force began to slow. Mo Yu raised his gaze, looking at the desolate plain ahead.

At the center of the plain lay a dense mountain range, from which faint roars of magical beasts could be heard. It was a known gathering place for such creatures—a location that only powerful factions like Yuan Manor and the Black Alliance would dare to choose as a battleground.

"Head into the mountains!"

Mo Yu's powerful soul perception sensed several strong auras within the mountains, indicating that the Black Alliance had already arrived.

Without further words, Mo Yu sped towards the deep forest. Behind him, the solemn forces of Yuan Manor followed closely, their movements swift and practiced. The sound of wind cutting through the air echoed continuously in the forest.

As Mo Yu and his group reached the mountain summit, the creak of drawn magical crossbows resounded from the surroundings. Yuan Manor's forces immediately went on alert, the atmosphere turning tense and deadly.

Mo Yu's gaze turned towards the peak, where a neatly arrayed force had already gathered—the Black Alliance.

"Mo Yu, you're late…"

At the forefront of the Black Alliance, Han Feng stepped forward, his narrowed eyes scanning the members of Yuan Manor before settling on Mo Yu. His expression twitched slightly as his voice echoed across the mountaintop, laced with cold malice.

"Heh, you've been hiding for months, and now you suddenly show up to act tough? Tell me, who gave you the courage to challenge Yuan Manor?" Mo Yu chuckled, his gaze mocking.

"You were lucky to escape with your life before. I wonder if you'll be so fortunate today."

Han Feng's expression darkened at Mo Yu's taunting tone. He laughed bitterly in anger. "Arrogant brat! Back then, you only dared to confront me because of borrowed strength. What's there to be proud of?

"Today, I'll repay that debt in full. After today, there will be no Yuan Manor left in the Black-Corner Region!"

Han Feng's keen senses, rivaling those of a Dou Zong expert, had long detected the foreign power Mo Yu once relied on. Over the past months, he had carefully prepared, devising a plan to counter it. A trace of venom flashed in Han Feng's eyes as he thought of his arrangements.

"Then let's see who survives today. After this battle, either Yuan Manor or the Black Alliance will cease to exist!" Mo Yu's brow furrowed slightly at the malice in Han Feng's gaze, but he quickly smirked coldly.

"Heh, then it's likely your Yuan Manor will meet its end!" Han Feng sneered before clapping his hands. He called out to a distant spot, "Elder Bai Han, it's time for you to appear."

As Han Feng's voice fell, several powerful auras erupted from the mountainside. Moments later, several figures appeared, led by Bai Han, whom Mo Yu had previously encountered.

Behind Bai Han were three Dou Huang experts and five Dou Wang experts.

"Oh? So the Heavenly Serpent Mansion has joined forces with the Black Alliance. Are you sure you want to be enemies with Yuan Manor?" Mo Yu's expression darkened as he spoke, though he had anticipated this development.

"Hmph! Mo Yu, you dared to abduct the young mistress of Heavenly Serpent Mansion. This alone makes you our mortal enemy. Today, our Heavenly Serpent Mansion joins hands with Alliance Leader Han to destroy Yuan Manor!" Bai Han sneered, his gaze icy as he stared at Mo Yu.

"Hah, and you think you're the only ones with allies? Yuan Manor has its own supporters!" Mo Yu smirked and turned to the horizon. "Elder, leaders, it's time to show yourselves!"

At his words, the sound of rushing wind filled the air. Distant black dots appeared on the horizon, quickly growing into numerous figures streaking across the sky like meteors.

The sheer scale of their aura pressure caused the forest below to ripple as though a great wave had swept through it.

"Jia Nan Academy, Dark Sky Sect, Wild Lion Gang, Luo Sha Gate… It's you!"

Han Feng's expression turned grim as he recognized the new arrivals, especially three figures: Yin Gu Lao, Tie Wu, and Su Mei.

"Han Feng, you attacked the Inner Academy back then. Today, it's time to settle this once and for all!"

Before Han Feng could reply, a resonant voice boomed across the battlefield. Numerous figures finally descended into view, their collective presence overwhelming the entire mountain.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

From the horizon, shadows streaked through the sky, stopping abruptly to hover mid-air. The oppressive aura they carried swept across the land, enveloping the entire area in an immense pressure.

"Heh, my apologies, Alliance Leader Han," an elder from the Dark Sky Sect said as he glanced toward the Heavenly Serpent Mansion's forces with a flicker of dissatisfaction in his eyes. Turning to Han Feng, he clasped his hands and spoke, "We have a mutual defense pact with Lord Mo Yu, so please forgive us."

At this moment, it became evident to everyone that Mo Yu had indeed concealed the full extent of his alliances. The Heavenly Serpent Mansion had joined forces with the Black Alliance, creating a formidable coalition that could rival even the combined might of the Jia Nan Academy and the Yuan Manor.

Still, since they had accepted Mo Yu's terms, the Dark Sky Sect, along with their allies, couldn't back out now. Yet, their commitment was conditional—they were unwilling to risk their lives for Mo Yu. If the tide of the battle shifted unfavorably, the three factions would undoubtedly be the first to retreat.

Mo Yu, of course, understood this well. Therefore, he had prepared several contingencies.

"Hmph, the three of you rejected my invitation to join the Black Alliance, and now you stand with the Yuan Manor. Are you looking down on me, Han Feng?" Han Feng's voice was cold as he addressed Su Mei and the other leaders of the factions.

Su Mei and her peers exchanged uneasy glances before awkwardly clasping their hands in apology. They hadn't initially intended to ally with Mo Yu, but his offer had simply been too tempting to refuse.

Seeing this, Han Feng's expression darkened. Originally, with the Heavenly Serpent Mansion's support, his forces had a clear advantage over the Yuan Manor, even with Jia Nan Academy as their ally. However, the sudden addition of the three factions had disrupted the balance, leaving the Black Alliance slightly disadvantaged.

"I've heard of Jia Nan Academy's reputation across the Northwest Continent. I didn't expect their Grand Elder to appear in person for this battle." Bai Han, the elder leading the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, furrowed his brows as he addressed Su Qian.

"Grand Elder of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, this is a personal matter between Jia Nan Academy and the Black Alliance. It would be wise for your sect not to involve itself further," Su Qian responded with a slight frown.

"In that case, as a gesture of respect to Jia Nan Academy, we will withdraw if Mo Yu returns Qing Lin, our young mistress," Bai Han said after a moment of contemplation, his tone steady.

Despite their formidable reputation, the Heavenly Serpent Mansion dared not provoke Jia Nan Academy recklessly. Bai Han's words were both a concession and a challenge.

"You…" Han Feng's face darkened instantly. The two factions had agreed to work together against the Yuan Manor. How could Bai Han back out now?

"My apologies, Alliance Leader Han," Bai Han interrupted coolly before Han Feng could speak. "The Heavenly Serpent Mansion's sole purpose in this conflict is to retrieve our young mistress. We have no intention of engaging in a life-and-death battle with Jia Nan Academy."

Han Feng's face stiffened as he swallowed his unspoken words.

Inwardly, he cursed the Heavenly Serpent Mansion for their unreliability.

As Bai Han's words faded, all eyes turned to Mo Yu, waiting to see his decision.

Unfazed by the scrutiny, Mo Yu shook his head lightly, his expression calm.

Bai Han's eyes grew colder at the silent refusal, while a faint smirk appeared on Han Feng's lips.

"Mo Yu, I didn't expect you to grow this much in just a few years," a soft yet complex voice suddenly spoke from behind Bai Han. A green-clad woman looked at Mo Yu with a mix of emotions.

"You are… Lü Man?" Mo Yu blinked in surprise before recognizing her. He shook his head with a sigh. "I didn't expect you to come. You shouldn't have involved yourself in this mess."

"For the sake of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, the Heavenly Serpent Mansion has searched for decades. Now that we've found Qing Lin, there's no way we'll let her go," Lü Man said bitterly, shaking her head.

"But you shouldn't forcing Qing Lin to marry someone she doesn't love!" Mo Yu's silver eyes narrowed as he retorted coldly.

Lü Man hesitated, her expression faltering. She glanced at Bai Han, her beautiful eyes reflecting helplessness.

Back then, Lü Man had opposed the arranged marriage as well. After all, she had personally brought Qing Lin to the mansion and naturally didn't want her to marry someone so ordinary.

Unfortunately, the decision was made by the sect master and the senior elders, leaving her objections futile. Little did she expect that this decision would lead to such a situation.

Even more surprising was how much the boy they once hunted in the Mu Lan Empire had grown. Now, his forces were nearly on par with the Heavenly Serpent Mansion itself!

Perhaps Qing Lin's judgment truly stood apart from others. Her young master was indeed extraordinary.

"Hmph! A brat like you has no right to meddle in the affairs of my Heavenly Serpent Mansion," Bai Han snarled, his eyes blazing with fury. "Out of respect for Jia Nan Academy, I was willing to take a step back.

But since you refuse to drink the toast and instead insist on drinking the penalty wine, don't blame me for being merciless."

Bai Han's gaze shifted to Su Qian, and his voice turned cold. "Elder Su Qian, forgive me for not showing Jia Nan Academy any courtesy in this matter."

"In that case, let's settle this with a battle," Su Qian replied with a helpless shake of his head. Yet, there was no trace of blame directed toward Mo Yu.

Over time, Su Qian had come to understand Mo Yu quite well. Knowing his character, Su Qian was certain that Qing Lin must be someone of great importance to him for him to act this way.

"Heh, Elder Su Qian, bringing such a large force to trouble my Black Alliance again. Aren't you afraid of repeating past failures?" Han Feng's gaze shifted from Mo Yu to Su Qian, a mocking smile on his face.

"Hmph. Jia Nan Academy has stood firm in the Black-Corner Region for countless years. What haven't we faced before? The Black Alliance is just a group of late-season locusts. You won't be jumping around for much longer," Su Qian said, his expression cold and dismissive.

He wasted no further words, taking a step forward. Instantly, the overwhelming aura of a Dou Zong erupted from his body, dark clouds forming as his energy blanketed the entire battlefield.

"Jie jie, Elder Su Qian is as imposing as ever. But I'm afraid your efforts today will amount to nothing," a strange laugh echoed as two figures, one golden and one silver, shot through the air like lightning. They stopped opposite Su Qian, their combined auras colliding with his, forming a storm of energy that soared into the sky.

In the Black-Corner Region, few could rival Su Qian's strength. Apart from the infamous Golden and Silver Elders, who else could it be?

"Since Elder Su Qian insists on troubling the Black Alliance, don't blame us for being discourteous," Han Feng said coldly. His gaze turned to Mo Yu, a sinister smile spreading across his face. "And you, Mo Yu, since you've delivered yourself to us, Elder Ying Shan, give our guest a proper greeting."

As his words fell, a pair of sharp, talon-like hands burst from the horizon, clawing straight toward Mo Yu's throat.

The eagle-like claws sliced through the air, reaching Mo Yu in an instant. But just as they were about to strike, the space around him rippled. A slender, jade-Bai Hand emerged, intercepting the attack.

The hand, flawless like white jade, curved gracefully, forming an elegant yet mysterious arc. With a casual flick, a terrifying force erupted, slamming into Ying Shan's claws. The sheer strength behind the counterattack caused Ying Shan's body to tremble slightly.

"Who's there?" Ying Shan's face darkened as his attack was thwarted. He looked up to see an alluringly beautiful woman standing calmly before him.

Cai Lin cast a cold glance at Ying Shan. Her red lips moved slightly as she said, "You're not allowed to touch his life."

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