Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 203: Tensions Rise, Ready to Explode

The entire square fell into a deathly silence as everyone stared at the young man who had just defeated the Yun Lan Sect elder in a single strike. All eyes were fixed on the unconscious white-robed elder, and the faces of the Yun Lan Sect disciples were filled with disbelief.

Elder Yun Lan, a respected figure within both the Yun Lan Sect and the empire, was not just an ordinary elder—he was a powerful Dou Ling (Battle Spirit) with a three-star rank. A Dou Ling at that level could easily establish a significant family power outside of the sect, a fact that no one doubted. After all, Mo Cheng was only a five-star Dou Ling, yet his Mo Clan had once been the number one family in the northwest of the empire.

With his strength as a Dou Ling and the backing of the Yun Lan Sect, Yun Lan's influence in the empire was far greater than Mo Cheng's had ever been. And yet, this significant figure had been defeated by a young man who was just starting his journey?

When news spread that Mo Yu had destroyed the Mo Clan, many had viewed it with skepticism. But now, witnessing Elder Yun Lan's overpowering defeat firsthand made everyone feel the weight of this young man's terrifying strength.

Looking at Mo Yu's handsome and strangely alluring face, those who knew the truth couldn't help but feel a shiver run down their spines. They suddenly remembered that Mo Yu was one of the so-called "Twin Dragons of the Xiao Clan," meaning he was likely around the same age as Xiao Yan. If that were the case, Mo Yu wasn't even twenty years old yet, an age when most people were barely reaching the Dou Shi (Battle Master) level. But Mo Yu had already defeated a Dou Ling!

Thinking of this, whether they were ordinary Yun Lan Sect disciples or powerful figures within the empire, they all showed expressions of shock.

On top of the giant tree, Nalan Jie's face changed as he sighed. Xiao Yan had already surprised him enough, but compared to Mo Yu, it seemed insignificant. Although the Nalan family was one of the top three families in the empire, it was nothing compared to the Xiao Clan, which had produced the Twin Dragons.

Hearing Nalan Jie's sigh, the people around him, like Mu Chen, could only exchange bitter smiles. Mo Yu's performance had far exceeded their expectations. This young and handsome man had managed to defeat a Yun Lan Sect elder, proving that his talents were nothing short of monstrous.

Especially for Mu Chen's son, Mu Zhan, who had challenged Mo Yu just half a month ago, thinking about it now filled him with a sense of dread.

"A truly remarkable young man," Fa Ma sighed. A Dou Ling at such a young age, if he doesn't face any unforeseen disasters, will surely become a Dou Huang (Battle Emperor) or even a Dou Zong (Battle Ancestor) in the future!

"Indeed, remarkable. Given time, this boy will certainly become a great figure," Jia Xing Tian nodded, giving Mo Yu the highest praise he had ever given someone so young. The first time had been for Xiao Yan, who had just defeated Nalan Yanran.

As they watched from above, Hai Bodong's eyes also flashed with a hint of surprise. Even he hadn't expected this young man, who usually kept his depth hidden, to possess such incredible strength. After the initial shock, Hai Bodong's mind quickly tensed up again. He knew that the Yun Lan Sect wouldn't let this go easily.

Shifting his gaze downwards, he noticed the Yun Lan Sect elders sitting on the platform, especially Yun Leng, whose face was as dark as a storm cloud. Hai Bodong's brows furrowed slightly, and his fingers lightly twitched inside his sleeves as he began to gather a bit of icy energy in his palms, ready to respond to any sudden moves.

In the center of the square, after Elder Yun Lan was knocked unconscious, a tense silence followed, broken only by the countless gazes filled with shock directed at Mo Yu's slim, solitary figure.

Yun Leng's eyes were fixed on that figure, his palm faintly glowing with Dou Qi as a mix of shock and killing intent flickered in his eyes. The square's atmosphere grew increasingly heavy and stifling.

The silence lingered for a while before Yun Leng finally broke it with an angry shout: "Mo Yu, you attacked our Yun Lan Sect elder without cause. Are you declaring war on the Yun Lan Sect?"

As soon as he spoke, several Yun Lan Sect elders behind him became alert, their gazes full of hostility as they stared at Mo Yu. Their Dou Qi began to circulate, creating a menacing aura.

Unlike Elder Yun Lan, these white-robed elders were genuine Dou Wang (Battle King) experts.

Despite the numerous hostile glares, Mo Yu's handsome face remained calm and serene. After a moment of silence, a soft laugh suddenly echoed through the square.

"Hehe, just now, your Elder Yun Lan firmly declared that a Da Dou Shi couldn't possibly exert such powerful strength. Coincidentally, I am also a Da Dou Shi. So, I merely wanted to test his theory. I didn't expect that either my strength was too much or your elder was too weak, leading to this outcome. It surprised even me," Mo Yu said, finishing with a sigh of feigned regret, even shaking his head as if disappointed.

"Weak? Too much strength?" As soon as these words were spoken, countless people in the square felt as if they'd been hit with a wave of disbelief. The elder of the Yun Lan Sect, a dignified Dou Ling, was being called weak?

And this wasn't said by some influential big shot or a renowned master, but by a young man in his early twenties. It was enough to make everyone feel like their understanding of the world was being turned upside down.

Yun Leng's initial anger morphed into a mix of shame and fury. For decades, no one had ever dared to call a Yun Lan Sect elder weak. Yet, at this moment, he couldn't find a way to refute it.

Of course, Yun Leng knew that Mo Yu's words weren't entirely accurate. Mo Yu hadn't defeated Yun Lan using Dou Qi but rather through his formidable soul power and a mysterious eye technique. But even if he wanted to argue this, he couldn't. After all, on the Dou Qi Continent, both soul power and Dou Qi were recognized as sources of power.

Although it was unclear how Mo Yu had developed such a strong soul force at such a young age, in this world, power was all that mattered, and the weak were always in the wrong.

In the Dou Qi Continent, the strong were revered. This was an unchanging law that had persisted for countless millennia.

Even Yun Leng couldn't shamelessly claim that Mo Yu's use of soul power was a form of cheating.

As a result, Yun Lan's previous accusation of Xiao Yan cheating was completely invalidated.

Mo Yu, a Da Dou Shi, had managed to defeat a Dou Ling. So, was it really that surprising for Xiao Yan to display power beyond that of an ordinary one-star Da Dou Shi?

It was just that the Xiao Clan's Twin Dragons were both incredibly gifted, with each surpassing the other in talent!

At this point, everyone understood why Mo Yu had suddenly attacked Yun Lan. Actions spoke louder than words. Faced with Yun Lan's accusations against Xiao Yan, Mo Yu's choice to physically overpower him was the best rebuttal.

Ironically, Yun Lan's easy defeat became the most absurd part of the situation.

Thinking about this, everyone was not only astonished by Mo Yu's powerful strength but also by his decisive and domineering approach.

"Great Elder, could there be some misunderstanding here? I fought Xiao Yan earlier and can confirm that he didn't cheat. I lost fair and square. Besides, Mo Yu has proven that the Xiao Clan's strength runs deep," Nalan Yanran, who had recovered somewhat, finally spoke up. She couldn't remain silent any longer, seeing the escalating situation and the Xiao Clan's composure.

"Yanran, you should stay out of this. No matter what, Mo Yu injured our Yun Lan Sect elder. We cannot let this go unpunished," Yun Leng's eyes were filled with reluctance. Since he couldn't find a valid excuse, he decided to use Yun Lan's injury as a reason to arrest Mo Yu and restore the Yun Lan Sect's honor.

Even if Mo Yu could defeat a Dou Ling, could he really stand against the entire Yun Lan Sect?

Waving his hand, Yun Leng's gaze turned icy as he stared at Mo Yu. With a sudden movement, he ordered, "Take down the one who injured Elder Yun Lan!"

As Yun Leng's voice fell, the three white-robed elders beside him suddenly unleashed their full aura. The overwhelming pressure, like an impending storm, descended upon the square.

The battle was about to begin!

(End of Chapter)

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