Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 321: The Misunderstanding of a Divine Bloodline

"Lei Clan's subsidiary family, the Mo Clan?"

Hearing the Lei Clan warrior's words, Mo Yu was stunned, and a trace of surprise appeared in his silver eyes.

To think he was somehow connected to the Lei Clan, one of the ancient eight clans—it was truly unexpected for Mo Yu.

As for the Mo family from Salt City, where his original self came from, Mo Yu hadn't paid much attention to it. Because of his grandfather Mo Guan, Mo Yu had been raised in the Xiao family from a young age. Later, in order to rescue Qing Lin, he had even destroyed the Mo family completely.

Thus, the only memory Mo Yu had of the Mo family in Salt City was that of the Mo family's elder, Mo Cheng, who had been so desperate to strengthen the family that he had madly researched how to transplant the bodies of magical beasts into humans.

Recalling this, Mo Yu couldn't help but inwardly mock the idea that a family like the Mo family of Salt City could be a subsidiary of the Lei Clan.

Noticing the hint of doubt on Mo Yu's face, Mang Ting's expression remained unchanged as he slowly explained, "Young Master Mo Yu, according to the investigations of my Black Demon Army, the Mo family of Salt City indeed originates from the Mo Clan, a subsidiary family of the Lei Clan.

As for how your branch ended up in the northwestern continent, it was due to an incident several hundred years ago when the leader of the Mo Clan made a mistake during a mission, causing a great loss to the Lei Clan.

Afterward, the clan lord and the elders decided to strip your branch of the right to live in the Lei Realm and expelled you from the Lei Clan's ranks.

Since then, the Mo Clan, once the top subsidiary family of the Lei Clan, suffered a great decline, falling to the bottom of the four subsidiary families.

After leaving the Lei Realm, your branch initially survived in Central Plains. But after losing the Lei Clan's protection, the Dou Di bloodline within you faded more and more, to the point where you were no different from ordinary people. Eventually, your branch migrated to the Jia Ma Empire in the northwest to preserve the family."

Hearing this, Mo Yu's face remained one of surprise, but after thinking it through carefully, he began to believe what Mang Ting said.

Though the original novel didn't mention these so-called four subsidiary families of the Lei Clan, Mo Yu knew that in clans like the ancient eight clans, which had Dou Di ancestry, there were indeed non-surnamed clans within them.

For example, the headmaster of Jia Nan Academy, Mang Tianchi, was an elder of the Lei Clan, even though he wasn't surnamed Lei. This made him one of the highest-ranking non-surnamed members of the Lei Clan.

Similarly, in the Gu Clan, there was Ling Quan, the deputy commander of the Black Demon Army. Though not a member of the main Gu family, his Ling family held significant power within the Gu Clan.

The Lei Clan and the Gu Clan had such arrangements, so it wasn't surprising that the other ancient clans did too.

As for why the Mo family from Salt City had fallen so low despite its connection to the Lei Clan, Mo Yu wasn't surprised.

After all, wasn't there a perfect example right next to him—his cousin Xiao Li? Despite being part of the main Xiao family, they had also declined. The Mo family, being only a subsidiary of the Lei Clan, and possessing a weaker version of the Dou Di bloodline, had likely barely survived once the bloodline had faded.

Xiao Li, unaware that his cousin was comparing their misfortune, was wide-eyed upon hearing that Mo Yu had ties to a family that once had a Dou Di ancestor.

"To think my cousin Mo Yu is related to the Lei Clan. No wonder his talent is so incredible, and now they've even come looking for him personally!" Xiao Li was inwardly shocked as he looked at his silver-eyed cousin, who now seemed even more mysterious.

"Since Commander Mang has investigated my situation, you should know that I personally destroyed the Mo family in Salt City. So, whether or not they were once part of the Mo Clan of the Lei Clan doesn't seem to matter anymore.

Besides, even if the Mo family still existed, my branch was expelled from the Lei Clan long ago. I'm no longer a part of the Lei Clan, am I? So, why is Commander Mang inviting me back to the clan?" Mo Yu's silver eyes narrowed slightly as he voiced the biggest question on his mind.

Seeing the lightning in Mo Yu's silver eyes, Mang Ting's face grew serious. He glanced at Xiao Li and frowned slightly.

Noticing this, Mo Yu immediately said, "Don't worry, Commander Mang. Not only is Xiao Li the chief steward of Yuan Mansion, but he's also my cousin. He can be trusted."

Upon hearing this, Mang Ting shook his head and said solemnly, "I'm sorry, Young Master Mo Yu, but this matter is of utmost importance and concerns the secrets of my clan. Even if it were the Grand Elder Su Qian of Jia Nan Academy, I wouldn't be able to disclose it."

"Hehe, Cousin Mo Yu, Yuan Mansion is expanding quickly right now, and there are many matters that need my attention. You go ahead and chat with Commander Mang. I'll take care of business." Seeing the situation, Xiao Li smiled tactfully and excused himself.

Without waiting for Mo Yu's response, Xiao Li quickly left and closed the door tightly behind him.

Noticing how thoughtful Xiao Li was, Mang Ting nodded slightly, then turned to Mo Yu. "This matter is of great significance. I hope you understand."

"Since that's the case, Commander Mang, feel free to tell me everything," Mo Yu said, gesturing for Mang Ting to sit down. He then sat across from him, his curiosity piqued.

"Of course. For Young Master Mo Yu, we have no need for secrecy. The truth is, the reason the clan lord and elders sent the Black Demon Army to find you is that, several years ago, the higher-ups of the clan detected the presence of a divine bloodline.

And the location where this presence was felt was none other than the northwestern continent!" As Mang Ting spoke, his thunderous eyes locked onto Mo Yu, flashing with intense lightning.

"Oh?" Mo Yu raised an eyebrow, then asked in surprise, "Does Commander Mang think that the person with the divine bloodline... is me?"

"Indeed." Mang Ting nodded without hesitation and continued, "Young Master Mo Yu may not fully understand the significance of a divine bloodline. According to the classification used by our ancient clans, Dou Di bloodlines are ranked from one to nine grades."

At this point, Mang Ting stood up and turned his head slightly, revealing a dazzling clan mark on his forehead, faintly flickering with black lightning.

"This is my seven-grade clan mark, representing a seven-star, seven-grade bloodline. Although it's not as pure as the bloodlines of the direct descendants, it's still quite exceptional among the non-surnamed clansmen," Mang Ting said with a hint of pride.

Then, he looked at Mo Yu, his eyes filled with excitement. "And Young Master Mo Yu's bloodline is most likely above the ninth grade—the legendary ten-star divine bloodline!"

"Divine bloodline classification?" Hearing Mang Ting's words, Mo Yu was surprised, realizing that the Lei Clan had mistaken his abilities for a divine bloodline.

Mo Yu was familiar with the ancient clans' classification of Dou Di bloodlines. In the original story, Xiao Xun'er was known to possess a divine bloodline, which had not appeared in the Gu Clan for a thousand years.

The appearance of Xun'er's divine bloodline not only delighted the entire Gu Clan but also alarmed the Soul Clan, which had been plotting for thousands of years, prompting them to seek her elimination.

This showed how significant a divine bloodline was to the ancient clans.

Even though Mang Ting was a Dou Zun (Dou Sovereign) and Mo Yu was only a Dou Wang (Dou King), Mang Ting treated Mo Yu with great respect because of the potential divine bloodline.

Once Mo Yu returned to the Lei Clan and underwent a formal bloodline test, he would be marked with the clan's seal. At that point, Mang Ting wouldn't even have the right to stand as an equal to him.

Mo Yu would instantly ascend to the highest ranks of power within the Lei Clan!

Realizing this, Mang Ting's gaze toward Mo Yu became even more reverent. If Mo Yu truly possessed a divine bloodline, his future would be limitless. It would be greatly beneficial to establish a connection with him early on.

At the same time, Mang Ting couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder. To think that the fallen Mo Clan would produce such a genius—perhaps the Mo Clan's resurgence was not far off.

Mang Ting's firm belief in Mo Yu possessing a divine bloodline left Mo Yu puzzled. Tapping his fingers on the table, Mo Yu asked tentatively, "Commander Mang, you've said that my Mo Clan is a subsidiary family of the Lei Clan, and that our Dou Di bloodline was already weaker than the direct descendants of the Lei Clan. After the Mo family was expelled, our bloodline weakened to the point of being almost ordinary. So, why are you so sure that I am the person you're looking for?"

Hearing Mo Yu's question, Mang Ting frowned slightly, thinking for a moment before answering, "To be honest, I'm not entirely sure. After all, it's been thousands of years since our clan has seen the appearance of a divine bloodline. Not only I, but even the most senior elder of the clan has never witnessed it firsthand.

However, several years ago, the clan elders did sense the emergence of a divine bloodline. It was a real and unmistakable event, which is why the clan lord and the elders have taken this matter so seriously.

In fact, I'm not the only one the Lei Clan has sent to the northwestern continent. My coming to the Black-Corner Region was purely coincidental, otherwise, I wouldn't have discovered Young Master Mo Yu.

But when I first saw you, my seven-grade bloodline instinctively felt a sense of submission.

Even when I face Lei Dong, the heir with a ninth-grade bloodline, I don't feel this way. This proves that Young Master Mo Yu must have the legendary ten-star divine bloodline."

"So that's the reason…" Hearing Mang Ting's explanation, Mo Yu's doubts gradually faded, and a thought slowly formed in his mind.

Could it be that my Heavenly Gang Thunder Body has been mistaken as a divine bloodline by the Lei Clan!?

The Heavenly Gang Thunder Body, one of the supreme battle physiques in the Great Thousand World, was undoubtedly an incredibly powerful constitution. Whether on the Dou Qi Continent or his previous world, it was an extraordinary existence.

Even though Mo Yu's Heavenly Gang Thunder Body was still in its initial awakening stage, it had clearly caused a huge stir in the Lei Clan.

As Mo Yu pieced together the situation, Mang Ting continued, "As for why Young Master Mo Yu possesses a divine bloodline, I cannot say for sure. While we, the non-surnamed clansmen, intermarry with the Lei Clan's direct descendants and possess Dou Di bloodline, the purity of our bloodline is not as high as that of the direct descendants.

In the past, the highest-ranking bloodline among the non-surnamed clansmen was only of the eighth grade. Most of us have bloodlines in the fifth or sixth grades, and some even lower, at the third or fourth grades.

As for why Young Master Mo Yu was born with a divine bloodline, I suspect it has something to do with your mother."

"My mother?"

A gentle and kind figure, who had passed away early, slowly emerged in Mo Yu's mind. He was stunned, unsure why the Lei Clan warrior would bring up his mother.

"Hehe, perhaps Young Master Mo Yu doesn't know, but the Xiao family you grew up with is one of the eight ancient clans, just like my Lei Clan!" Mang Ting smiled, believing Mo Yu wasn't aware of this secret and dropped a "bombshell" of information.

Upon hearing this, Mo Yu couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth. He had expected some profound revelation, but it turned out to be information he already knew.

Though he mocked the situation inwardly, Mo Yu still put on a shocked expression, his mouth slightly agape as he asked in surprise.

"How... how is that possible? The Xiao family is just a small clan from Wutan City, and my uncle, Xiao Zhan, is only a Five-Star Da Dou Shi. How could they be on par with the Lei Clan? Unless… the Xiao family's ancestors were also Dou Dis?"

Seeing Mo Yu's 'surprised' look, Mang Ting smiled and said, "Hehe, it's a long story. In short, the Xiao family from Wutan City is indeed one of the eight ancient clans. However, due to certain reasons, the Xiao Clan's Dou Di bloodline began to weaken several thousand years ago. Later, under the leadership of the last Xiao Clan leader, he gathered all the remaining bloodline of the clan in an attempt to break through to Dou Di once again!"

At this point, a look of admiration appeared in Mang Ting's eyes. To gather the entire clan's bloodline and risk it all in a bid to break through to Dou Di—that was true boldness and ambition.

Had that Xiao Clan leader survived, he would have undoubtedly been one of the top figures on the Dou Qi Continent!

"What happened next?" Mo Yu raised his eyebrows, playing along at the right moment.

"Next? Naturally, he failed. Not only that, but the Xiao Clan's enemies, the Soul Clan, took the opportunity to launch an attack, wiping out most of the Xiao Clan's experts. Only a small number of survivors fled to Wutan City, which is now the Xiao family you know." Mang Ting sighed, feeling a bit of pity.

A once-powerful ancient clan had fallen so far that its strongest member was only a Five-Star Da Dou Shi. The fall of the Xiao Clan served as a cautionary tale for the remaining seven clans.

"Fortunately, a new hope has appeared. Young Master Mo Yu, a bearer of the divine bloodline, has emerged, bringing good fortune to the Lei Clan…" Mang Ting thought as he looked at Mo Yu with growing reverence.

"So, Commander Mang, you're saying that my body contains the Dou Di bloodlines of both the Xiao and Lei Clans, which have combined to produce a divine bloodline?" Mo Yu speculated, following Mang Ting's incorrect assumption.

"Exactly." Mang Ting nodded. "It's very likely. In fact, within the eight ancient clans, intermarriage between outstanding clansmen often strengthens the Dou Di bloodline.

In the past, our Lei Clan even proposed a marriage alliance with the strongest of the ancient clans, the Gu Clan, seeking to marry the current Gu Clan's genius heir. Unfortunately, the proposal was rejected."

Hearing this, Mo Yu was taken aback, rubbing his chin as he chuckled inwardly. Who would have thought that Xiao Yan's future wife almost got snatched away!

While Mo Yu was lost in thought, Mang Ting's thunderous eyes suddenly locked onto him with reverent intensity. His booming voice echoed through the hall as he spoke.

"As for the Xiao Clan and the Mo Clan, both being fallen Dou Di bloodline families, how they produced a divine bloodline, I cannot say. But it doesn't matter. What matters is that after a thousand years, my Lei Clan has finally found a bearer of the divine bloodline!

Young Master Mo Yu, please come with me.

Return to the Lei Clan!"

(End of Chapter)

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