BTTH : I am Thunder Emperor

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Stepping out of the auction house, Mo Yu paused at the entrance, looked up at the slightly dim sky, and then turned toward one of the lounges inside.

"Better to collect the auction earnings and items first," Mo Yu murmured softly.

Entering the lounge, he handed his Tier-2 VIP card to an attendant and explained his purpose. She respectfully invited him in.

"Sir, please wait a moment; the auction is about to conclude, and the manager will handle the distribution of auctioned items," the attendant said, placing a cup of warm tea on the table beside Mo Yu, then gracefully withdrew.

After a while, several footsteps approached. Mo Yu opened his eyes, looking toward the parted curtain, where a slightly plump, white-haired elder led two attendants, smiling as they entered.

"Hehe, sir, you must be the one who auctioned the Ice-Fire Duality Sword and the Formation-Breaking Overlord Spear? I am the manager here; you may call me Manager Wang," the elder greeted with a friendly smile, observing Mo Yu, who was cloaked in a black robe.

Mo Yu gave a slight nod and spoke softly, "Manager Wang, has the auction concluded?"

"Hehe, it was a great success," Manager Wang replied with a smile, his gaze briefly sweeping over Mo Yu without uncovering any clues to his identity. He signaled, and one of the attendants quickly held up a silver tray with a purple-gold card adorned with five distinct-colored patterns.

A five-pattern purple-gold card—only Dou Ling experts or third-grade alchemists could possess and carry this on the Dou Qi Continent.

"Sir, the total auction proceeds from the Formation-Breaking Overlord Spear and the Ice-Fire Duality Sword is 2.2 million. After deducting the 10% auction fee, you have 1.98 million left," Manager Wang said, his eyes squinting with a pleased smile. "The mysterious map cost 100,000, the Emerald Blue Crystal cost 1 million, and the set of Fire Spark Stone cost 850,000.

"So, your remaining balance is 110,000. All the funds are in this purple-gold card, and the items you purchased are in this storage ring."

With a wave, the attendant brought the silver tray before Mo Yu, which held the five-pattern purple-gold card and a plain storage ring.

"Back to being broke," Mo Yu murmured to himself, realizing he had only a few thousand left after all his efforts. He had initially aimed to make money to buy the materials for refining the Spirit-Merging Holy Chalice. Yet, after buying and selling, he was left with only a meager sum, though he felt somewhat comforted having obtained the essential Fire Spark Stone.

As for the remaining auxiliary materials, he would find a way to earn more money later.

He checked the contents of the storage ring—Fire Spark Stone, the mysterious map, and the Emerald Blue Crystal—before transferring them into his Beast Ring. The Fire Spark Stone were essential for crafting the Spirit-Merging Holy Chalice, but he didn't need them yet. The Emerald Blue Crystal would be consumed by his Flash Void Breaking Thunder later since this auction hall wasn't the ideal place for it.

As for the mysterious map, Mo Yu couldn't discern any remarkable features yet, so he left it in his Beast Ring for future exploration.

"By the way, Manager Wang, who managed to buy the Transformation Pill at the end of the auction?" After organizing his items, Mo Yu asked with a seemingly casual curiosity.

"Hehe, that item was finally purchased by the Raging Fire Sect. Their sect master has a fifth-rank battle pet, so they spent a high price of 13 million gold to outbid the Barbarian Beast Sect," Manager Wang replied promptly. The auction had been witnessed by many, so even if he didn't reveal it, word would spread across Black-Corner Domain by evening.

"The Raging Fire Sect, huh," Mo Yu murmured under his breath, his brow raised under his black robe.

He had thought the Transformation Pill would fall into the hands of the Barbarian Beast Sect, but surprisingly, the Raging Fire Sect managed to snatch it. With a fifth-rank battle pet, they would certainly go all out to acquire the Transformation Pill, given the appeal of a magical beast able to transform into human form for their faction.

"Now that I have my items, I won't take any more of your time," Mo Yu said, giving a slight bow before he turned to leave.

"Hehe, Mr. Mo Yu, one moment. My sect master is quite interested in you. If you don't mind, could you meet with him for a chat?" Manager Wang suggested with a smile as Mo Yu made to leave.

Raising a brow under his black robe, Mo Yu shook his head and said plainly, "I'm only here to auction off some items; I doubt there's anything of interest for your sect master. Apologies, but I have other matters to attend to, so I must take my leave."

Without waiting for further attempts to detain him, Mo Yu quickly exited the hall.

The small Di Yan Sect wanted to recruit him? Pure wishful thinking. Given time, he was confident he could establish a force rivaling theirs.

After leaving the auction house, Mo Yu returned to his inn, passing by the Hundred Refinements Pavilion on the way.

Toying with the purple-gold card in his hand, Mo Yu couldn't help but shake his head. While being a craftsman made him highly capable of earning money, it also made him highly capable of spending it. Fortunately, he had acquired the Fire Spark Stone, which were crucial for the Spirit-Merging Holy Chalice. With the primary material secured, he didn't need the auxiliary materials immediately. With his skills, he could easily earn several million gold coins soon.

"Be cautious; someone is following you. I suspect they're from the Di Yan Sect," a voice suddenly sounded in his mind—it was She Lao's calm warning.

Mo Yu's steps faltered briefly as he spread his soul power, detecting a few sneaky figures trailing him at a short distance.

Continuing forward at a steady pace, Mo Yu sneered inwardly, The Di Yan Sect truly lacks decency. Let's hope they don't push their luck.

"For now, ignore them. We don't need any unnecessary conflicts. The Transformation Pill is more important."

"Understood," Mo Yu nodded slightly.

The Transformation Pill concerned Zi Huo. If the latter successfully transformed, Mo Yu's power would increase significantly, so he focused his attention on obtaining it.

Without revealing any sign, Mo Yu glanced over his shoulder at the crowded street, and with a flash, he slipped into an alleyway that seemed like a dead end, enclosed on all sides by high walls.

Smiling slightly, he released an aura tinged with spatial energy. In a flash, he vanished from the spot.

Shortly after he entered the dead-end alley, his pursuers emerged at the entrance, searching but finding no sign of him. Confused, one muttered, "Where did he go?"

While they were baffled, Mo Yu casually strolled down a nearby street.

Having effortlessly lost his tail, Mo Yu chuckled inwardly with disdain, then changed into a different outfit and wandered the streets briefly.

After spending a few gold coins, he quickly acquired information about the Raging Fire Sect.

Perhaps due to his excitement over acquiring the Transformation Pill, the elder from the Raging Fire Sect didn't bother hiding his tracks. Instead, he checked into the most luxurious hotel in Di Yan City, celebrating his good fortune.

With the bustling crowd in Di Yan City, Mo Yu decided it was too risky to act within the city. He chose a hidden spot outside the Raging Fire Sect's residence and carefully observed their movements, waiting to strike once they left the city.

At dawn the next day, the Raging Fire Sect group departed from their hotel and set out from Di Yan City with much fanfare.

The moment they left the city, a shadow slipped out of hiding, following them as silently and persistently as a shadow, impossible to shake off.

Several miles from Di Yan City, in a dense forest, Mo Yu perched within a thick cluster of trees, his eyes narrowing through the gaps in the leaves toward a tree a hundred meters away. Beneath it, more than a dozen figures were resting.

Mo Yu glanced at the sky, then continued his vigil over the Raging Fire Sect's group. After tracking them for this long, he had a decent understanding of their strength.

According to the information he'd gathered, while Raging Fire Sect wasn't a top-tier force in the Black-Corner Region, it was on par with—or even slightly stronger than—the Barbarian Beast Sect. The Raging Fire Sect master, Huo Zong, was a powerful Dou Wang, an eight-star no less, with three other Dou Wang experts within his ranks.

Such a force couldn't be taken lightly. Though Mo Yu had the help of She Lao, he knew the Black-Corner Region was teeming with hidden Dou Zong experts, and caution was essential.

Fortunately, the Raging Fire Sect group lacked top-tier fighters; aside from the lead elder, a high-level Dou Ling, there were only two low-level Dou Ling elders with him.

Add to that a handful of skilled guards, and it was indeed a formidable squad—but not one that posed much threat to Mo Yu.

Mo Yu kept his eyes locked on the Raging Fire Sect members. Just as he prepared to summon She Lao's power to finish them off and snatch the Transformation Pill, She Lao's voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

"Mo Yu, be careful. Not far behind us, there's a group with powerful auras closing in. One of them is nearly at the Dou Huang level, and their energy is as fierce as a magical beast's—it's very similar to Gao Ba's aura."

Mo Yu froze, then muttered to himself, "Barbarian Beast Sect has come too? They're after the Transformation Pill as well. Seems like it's about to get crowded."

With that thought, Mo Yu abandoned his plan to act and withdrew into the foliage.

Now that a third party was entering the fray, Mo Yu decided it would be best to wait and see who would prevail between the Raging Fire Sect and the Barbarian Beast Sect.

Using the terrain to his advantage, Mo Yu could survey the forest below. Squinting, he suddenly felt a twinge in his soul power. He shifted his gaze to a narrow path leading from Di Yan City, where faint hoofbeats echoed from afar.

"Here they come…" he murmured, his eyes sharpening. In the distance, a group of riders was barreling down the path, stirring clouds of dust in their wake.

With the intensifying clatter of hooves, the Raging Fire Sect members began to grow alert.

At the edge of his vision, the riders came into view. Spotting the tall man in black leading the group, Mo Yu raised his eyebrows from his concealed position.

"What a powerful physique… That must be Gao Lie, the Barbarian Beast Sect master. So, they're after the Transformation Pill too, and he's come in person. Things just got interesting."

Trailing behind Gao Lie was the Barbarian Beast Sect's young master, Gao Ba, riding closely alongside him with a few other strong figures, all exuding powerful auras as they approached the Raging Fire Sect's encampment.

"Sect Master Gao, what are you doing here!?"

Upon recognizing the newcomers, the lead elder of the Raging Fire Sect frowned, his expression growing grim.

"Haha, Elder Lie, surely your sect understands why I'm here? The Transformation Pill is something the Barbarian Beast Sect will have. Hand it over willingly, and I'll spare your lives on account of Huo Zong," Gao Lie laughed confidently, his entire being emanating a terrifying aura, causing the Raging Fire Sect members to instinctively step back.

Hearing Gao Lie mention the Transformation Pill, Elder Lie's expression changed. "Does this mean you intend to go to war with Raging Fire Sect?" he demanded.

"Hmph, so you'd rather die than comply." Gao Lie's face darkened as he sneered, a cruel glint flashing in his eyes. "Once you're all dead, who would know that the Barbarian Beast Sect was responsible?"

"And with the Transformation Pill, we'll earn the allegiance of that powerful magical beast lord. With their aid, I can break through to Dou Huang, and at that time, Raging Fire Sect would be nothing to me!"

Gao Lie's face lit up with a smug smile, clearly envisioning his triumphant breakthrough to Dou Huang.

Behind him, Gao Ba's gaze was fixed greedily on the red ring on Elder Lie's hand. The Transformation Pill was within it.

"Gao Lie, your attack on my sect was anticipated. With me here, no one's taking the Transformation Pill—and your Barbarian Beast Sect will pay for it!"

Just as Gao Lie was lost in his reverie, a cold snort sounded. A figure clothed in fiery red appeared above the battlefield.

"Huo Zong, you're here!"

Seeing the red-robed man, exuding an aura to rival his own, Gao Lie's confident expression faltered, darkening as he spoke.

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