Chapter 256: Thunder Body vs. the Storm Wolf King
As the wolf's howl echoed, hundreds of auras suddenly emerged from the depths of the forested valley. Among them, over a dozen had incredibly strong presences, and one or two were nearly as powerful as Lin Yan.
When these Storm Wolves appeared, the entire valley fell into a tense silence, like the calm before a storm, brewing a bloody slaughter.
Sensing the auras, Mo Yu's heart tightened slightly. Even with just a rough scan, he could tell that there were at least a dozen Tier 4 Storm Wolves among them. Especially those few auras comparable to Lin Yan—they had reached the peak of Tier 4.
No wonder this pack of Storm Wolves could carve out a place for themselves in the deep mountains, where powerful magical beasts roamed. Such a massive group would even give Tier 6 beasts a headache.
"The Emerald Blue Crystal should be in the Wolf King's lair," Mo Yu muttered softly as his silver eyes gazed through the forest toward the large cave deep in the valley. He hadn't forgotten the primary goal of this trip.
Just as Mo Yu was thinking this, a howl even more powerful than all the Storm Wolves combined suddenly exploded in the valley, like a clap of thunder.
In response to this howl, the hundreds of Storm Wolves raised their heads in unison and howled towards the source of the sound.
The combined howls of hundreds of wolves were so intense that even the air trembled, causing the students behind Mo Yu to cover their ears in discomfort.
"It's the Wolf King..."
Seeing this, Mo Yu's silver eyes narrowed as he looked up sharply in the direction from which the howling had come.
Beyond the forest, a small valley sat against the mountains. The entrance to the valley was gourd-shaped, and standing proudly at its mouth was a giant white wolf, three or four meters tall.
The white wolf exuded a fierce storm-like aura. With each breath from its large nostrils, two streams of white mist puffed out. Its limbs were long, and its wolf claws were as large as a human's head. Occasionally, with a swing of its claws, gusts of wind shot out, shattering nearby rocks into fragments. Its blood-red eyes brimmed with violence and killing intent, and those eyes were fixed fiercely on Mo Yu and his group.
"It's the Storm Wolf King. Mo Yu, be careful. The Storm Wolf King is a Tier 5 magical beast. While it may not be the strongest among Tier 5s, it can at least match a two- or three-star Dou Wang (Battle King)."
At that moment, Uncle Snake's voice suddenly echoed in Mo Yu's mind. Uncle Snake had been mostly silent, sensing a faint but powerful presence at Canaan Academy. But now, deep in the mountains, he spoke more freely.
"Mm, I know," Mo Yu replied inwardly.
While he could take on a Tier 5 magical beast with his current strength, Mo Yu had always believed in being cautious.
"Boss, the Wolf King is here. Even some of the inner academy's elders can't beat this guy. Do you need my help later?" Lin Yan's voice came from beside him. Mo Yu turned to see Lin Yan staring intently at the Wolf King, his expression serious but also filled with eagerness.
"I've heard that the top ten on the Strong Ranking each have something special up their sleeves. Even if they're not as strong as a Dou Wang, in a real fight, it's hard to say who would win or lose. Seeing this today proves it," Han Yue said softly. Her voice was like a cool mountain spring, bringing a strange sense of calm to those who heard it.
Hearing this, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow. The inner academy's Strong Ranking was indeed impressive. Now that Lin Yan was free from his fire poison, he might even be able to challenge a Dou Wang. But Mo Yu still shook his head and said:
"No need to help me. Though the Wolf King isn't weak, I have my own way to deal with him. Instead, keep an eye on the ordinary Storm Wolves and make sure they don't harm the Panmen and Moon Spirit members."
"Don't worry, Boss. With me here, the ordinary Storm Wolves won't be able to touch our academy's students," Qian Mo said with a smirk, brandishing the circular saw weapon that Mo Yu had crafted.
In the center of the battlefield, as the tension built, the Storm Wolf King's red eyes grew even more intense. Its massive claws slammed into the ground, sending a visible ripple of force outward. The impact cracked the stones beneath its feet.
"Foolish humans, why have you intruded on my Storm Wolf territory? Leave now, and I may spare your lives!"
The Storm Wolf King raised its enormous head, glaring at Mo Yu and his group. After a moment of silence, its deep, violent voice boomed in everyone's ears like a thunderclap.
"Oh, so this Storm Wolf King has already reached the Dou Wang level and can speak?" Mo Yu was a bit surprised by the Wolf King's ability to talk. Shaking his head, he responded loudly, "If the Wolf King can give me the Emerald Blue Crystal, I'll leave right away."
"Emerald Blue Crystal? So that's what you're after, Cousin Mo Yu?" Xun'er muttered the name, a look of surprise flashing in her beautiful eyes.
"What is it?" Xiao Yan asked, puzzled by her reaction.
"Brother Xiao Yan, the Emerald Blue Crystal is formed when a Dou Zong (Battle Sect) expert dies, and their body absorbs a massive amount of spatial energy. This crystal contains immense space power, which makes it highly sought after by powerful individuals. However, spatial power is elusive and can only be controlled by Dou Zong or stronger experts. Cousin Mo Yu is only a Dou Ling, so it's surprising that he needs the Emerald Blue Crystal," Xun'er explained.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan understood both the value of the Emerald Blue Crystal and why Xun'er was so surprised.
"Can Cousin Mo Yu already control spatial power?" Xiao Yan muttered quietly, watching Mo Yu confront the Wolf King.
Back in the valley, after hearing Mo Yu's demand, the Storm Wolf King froze for a moment before a flash of rage filled its huge eyes.
"Damn humans! You dare covet something that belongs to me? Now, even if you want to leave, I'll make you pay the price!"
"Howl!"
With a roar, the Wolf King's eyes grew even bloodier, its killing intent stronger. Its massive claws slammed into the ground, and it opened its huge mouth, revealing razor-sharp fangs as a deafening howl ripped through the air.
The Storm Wolf pack grew even more agitated. Their savage eyes locked onto Mo Yu and his group, and they made no attempt to hide their hostility.
"Howl!"
At the Wolf King's command, hundreds of Storm Wolves, led by several alpha wolves, charged toward Mo Yu's team like a pack of speeding war chariots.
In an instant, a suffocating atmosphere descended, like a black cloud ready to crush everything.
"The wolves are coming! Be careful, everyone!"
At Mo Yu's shout, all the members of Mo's gang activated their Dou Qi, immediately preparing for battle.
They knew that this Storm Wolf pack was not like the magical beasts from the outer regions of the mountains. This was a powerful group. Even as inner academy elites, one mistake could lead to severe injury or death.
"Cousin Mo Yu, let me help you. I've already distributed the pills to Panmen members, and any injured will be taken care of by them," Xiao Yan said, stepping forward.
"Well... then I'll leave it to you, Cousin Xiao Yan." Mo Yu patted Xiao Yan's shoulder and nodded.
Mo Yu knew Xiao Yan's strength better than anyone. With Xiao Yan here, he felt much more at ease.
While they spoke, the Storm Wolf pack rushed forward. These wolves were not only fast but incredibly strong. Luckily, Mo Yu had previously equipped his team with Shadow Boots and Guardian Armor, giving them enough speed and defense to hold their ground.
Meanwhile, Lin Yan and Qian Mo had already engaged two of the peak Tier 4 alpha wolves. Both were top ten members of the Strong Ranking, and their strength was unfathomable. Even against these peak Tier 4 wolves, they held the upper hand.
Seeing this, Mo Yu felt reassured and turned his attention to another part of the battlefield.
There, a tall woman wielding a long green sword infused her weapon with Dou Qi. As the energy surged through her meridians into the sword, it grew larger, surrounded by a solid wind aura that distorted the space around it.
With a swift leap, the woman sliced down a Tier 3 Storm Wolf. It was none other than Xiao Yu.
After killing the wolf, Xiao Yu smiled in satisfaction. Sensing something, she turned to find Mo Yu watching her. Startled for a moment, she then smiled sweetly and twirled her green sword in a playful display.
"Looks like Xiao Yu has grown a lot..." Mo Yu thought, feeling a bit sentimental.
Mo Yu knew why Xiao Yu had worked so hard to improve herself. Though he didn't expect his fiancée to become incredibly strong, Xiao Yu's pride in having such an exceptional fiancé had driven her to push her limits.
Mo Yu took note of this and thought, "I should help Xiao Yu unlock more of her potential."
After years of growing closer, Mo Yu had developed deep feelings for Xiao Yu. She was also the granddaughter-in-law personally chosen by his grandfather, the housekeeper of the Mo family. Mo Yu would never disappoint her, if only out of respect for his grandfather's last wishes.
As Mo Yu pondered this, the Storm Wolf King saw that the battle had reached a stalemate. Its crimson eyes flashed coldly, and it slammed its claws into the ground again, causing the entire valley to shake.
With a powerful leap, the Storm Wolf King shot into the air like a white cannonball, appearing in front of Xiao Yu in the blink of an eye. Its sharp claws slashed downward, aimed straight at her heart, with lethal intent.
The Wolf King wasn't looking for a fight—it wanted to kill. By targeting a human, it hoped to intimidate the entire group.
But the chosen target was Xiao Yu.
The Storm Wolf King's terrifying speed caught everyone off guard. Xiao Yu was frozen in fear, her face pale. She had never imagined that a Tier 5 beast would focus on her.
"If I die helping him, maybe he'll remember me forever," Xiao Yu thought, gazing at Mo Yu as the wind howled toward her. She had given up resisting and whispered softly to herself.
However, as Xiao Yu looked toward Mo Yu, she realized that he was no longer where he had been. Just as she regretted not seeing him one last time, she suddenly felt warmth at her back.
"Boom!"
In Xiao Yu's astonished gaze, Mo Yu appeared behind her, his body glowing with hundreds of thunder markings, shining like stars in the night. His entire being radiated a powerful aura of lightning.
With his aura reaching its peak, Mo Yu wrapped his left arm around Xiao Yu's waist, shielding her behind him. In a flash, he thrust his spear forward with his right hand.
The full power of his Earth-Rank Thunder Body technique surged through him, filling Mo Yu with boundless strength. With a deafening crash, the Wolf King's claws collided with his black spear!
The fight was swift and brutal. The chaotic energy unleashed from their clash shattered the scattered rocks around the valley's entrance, reducing them to dust.
On the ground, spiderweb-like cracks spread from the impact site, leaving the nearby students wide-eyed in disbelief.
"Is that... Boss? He looks like a god of thunder!"
Staring blankly at Mo Yu, whose entire body emitted powerful lightning and whose presence resembled that of a terrifying magical beast, everyone stood stunned.
(End of Chapter)