Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 339: The Return of the King, The Terrifying Power of the Yuan Clan!

The sudden roar of thunder immediately attracted the attention of all the forces in the area. At the same time, in several places across the empire, various powerful leaders were all staring in astonishment in the direction of the noise.

In the midst of it all, a figure completely enveloped in silver lightning stood tall in the center of the battlefield, like a war god.

"You're meddling in Yun Lan Sect's affairs? You must have a death wish!"

The sudden appearance of this lightning-clad figure stunned Yun Du and the others. But when they realized his intent, their expressions immediately darkened.

With a cold shout, the combined power of the three Dou Huang (Battle Emperor) experts surged, creating a sharp whistling that echoed across the city, causing many onlookers to cover their ears in pain.

The full-force attack of three Dou Huang was incredibly powerful, strong enough that even Jia Xingtian would have to retreat. Yet, the silver lightning figure remained standing in the air, unmoving. It seemed as though he intended to take on the attack head-on.

Seeing his bold action, gasps of surprise rang out from the city below. This mysterious figure was being far too reckless! Did he not realize that his opponents were not ordinary fighters but three genuine Dou Huang experts?

Under the gaze of countless eyes, the terrifying fist aura formed by Yun Du and his companions' combined attack tore through the air. The impact shook the surrounding atmosphere, forming a vacuum in the sky as the attack hurtled toward the lightning-clad figure.

As the attack drew closer, the silver figure finally reacted. His arm extended slowly, and then, with a slight tremor of his bones, an immense surge of thunderous energy condensed in his fist. With a low shout, the energy erupted.

"Thunder Armor Fist!"

The lightning-wrapped fist was not flashy, but the moment it struck, the very space around it rippled as if a stone had been thrown into a calm lake.

Boom!

In an instant, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the two fists collided, and a thunderous explosion shook the heavens. Waves of force rippled outward like a tidal wave, sweeping in all directions.

The two forces clashed, and in the blink of an eye, the battle was decided. The silver figure only wavered slightly before regaining his balance. In stark contrast, Yun Du and the other two were sent flying like ragdolls, their bodies tumbling back several dozen meters before they could steady themselves.

As they stood, their sleeves had been completely torn apart, revealing their bare arms. It was clear from this clash that not only had they failed to gain any advantage, but they had also been thoroughly defeated by the mysterious figure's single punch.

For a moment, the entire city fell silent.

Whether it was the war-torn Mittel Clan manor or other parts of the city, everyone was left in shock, unable to believe what they had just witnessed. It felt like a dream.

Someone had just single-handedly repelled the combined attack of three Dou Huang experts. Such strength could only be matched by Yun Shan, the most powerful person in the Jia Ma Empire!

Yet, this mysterious figure was clearly not Yun Shan. So who could this lightning-clad man possibly be?

Countless people wracked their brains, trying to guess the identity of this mysterious expert, but no one had an answer.

Hai Bodong, too, was stunned as he gazed at the figure cloaked in lightning. While he had expected the newcomer to be powerful, he hadn't anticipated that they would not only withstand the combined attack of the three Dou Huang experts but also shatter their defenses with a single punch. Such strength was terrifying!

The city remained in stunned silence for a moment longer, until Yun Du's sharp, wary voice broke the tension.

"Who are you, exactly? State your name! If you have the guts, show yourself! Hiding in the shadows is unbecoming of a true expert!" Yun Sha demanded coldly, his face darkened by fear.

In response, the figure wrapped in lightning let out a soft chuckle. As everyone watched, the silver lightning that shrouded him slowly began to fade away.

As the lightning dissipated, a hushed silence fell over the city. Countless eyes were fixed on the sky, their curiosity burning as they awaited the reveal of this mysterious expert.

This sentiment wasn't limited to ordinary people either. Even the forces battling at the Mittel Clan manor, as well as those in the royal palace, the Alchemist Association, the Nalan Clan, and the Mu Clan, all watched intently.

Under the intense scrutiny of the entire city, the lightning finally vanished completely, revealing a slender figure. As soon as the figure became visible, Ya Fei, standing in the Mittel Clan's courtyard, covered her mouth in astonishment. Her beautiful eyes filled with mist as emotions surged through her.

It was him. He had returned!

With a soft crackling sound, the last of the lightning dissipated, revealing a handsome young man with silver eyes, hovering in the sky with shimmering silver wings behind him.

"Hehe, it's been three years, Yun Lan Sect and Mulan Valley. I've returned!"

The silver-eyed youth floated in the sky, his soft laughter echoing across the heavens. The expressions of everyone in the city froze in shock.

That gentle laugh echoed in every corner of the capital like a spell, causing everyone's bodies to stiffen as if they had turned to stone.

Mo Yu.

At first, when this slightly unfamiliar name reached the ears of those in the city, many were confused. Three years was enough time for many things to be forgotten. However, this name needed only a small trigger to resurface in people's memories.

Under the weight of the young man's voice, the confusion on the faces of the crowd gradually gave way to gasps of recognition.

In the royal palace, the Mu Clan, the Nalan Clan, and the Alchemist Association, everyone stared in stunned disbelief at the familiar yet more mature face.

A twenty-year-old Dou Huang expert? Even the most composed of the clan leaders couldn't help but feel a momentary loss of composure.

This young man was truly terrifying!

"It's you, Mo Yu. Over these years, we at Mulan Valley have searched for you far and wide!" The Black Panther Elder's expression darkened as he spoke in a cold tone. He had never expected the once-insignificant youth he could have crushed so easily to grow this strong.

"You've found your way to the Jia Ma Empire and joined forces with Yun Lan Sect? Birds of a feather flock together, I see. Perfect. Yun Shan and the Mulan Valley elders should be with you too, right? Then I'll deal with you all at once!" Mo Yu sneered as he recognized the elder's attire from Mulan Valley.

"You—!" The Black Panther Elder's face flushed with anger at Mo Yu's words.

Yun Du's expression also shifted uneasily. The sudden appearance of Mo Yu had completely disrupted their plans. But even though this boy had returned stronger, he was still alone. Against the combined might of Yun Lan Sect and Mulan Valley, how could he prevail?

"Arrogant brat! We don't need our sect masters to deal with you! We've already prepared for any fool who tries to interfere!" Yun Du sneered. Quickly pulling out a signal flare from his storage ring, he tore it open, sending brilliant fireworks into the sky.

Moments after the flare burst, several shrill whistles echoed from beyond the city, followed by the rapid approach of ten streaks of light. Within moments, ten figures appeared in the sky, joining the battle.

As the ten figures came into view, the city erupted with gasps of shock. Half of the new arrivals wore Yun Lan Sect robes, while the other half wore Mulan Valley robes. More importantly, all of them had Dou Qi wings, meaning they were all Dou Wang (Battle King) experts!

Combined with the two Dou Wang experts who had been fighting Mittel Tengshan earlier, there were now twelve Dou Wang fighters in total.

Yun Lan Sect had truly gone all out to ensure the destruction of the Mittel Clan!

Twelve Dou Wang and three Dou Huang! The terrifying lineup sent waves of gasps rippling through the city.

Yun Lan Sect was already powerful, but with Mulan Valley's help, it seemed that not even Mo Yu's unexpected return could tip the scales in his favor.

"Relying on numbers again? I guess some habits never change," Mo Yu remarked with a smirk as he observed the twelve figures hovering in the sky.

"Mo Yu, be careful. We can't afford to be careless now," Hai Bodong warned seriously as he quickly moved to Mo Yu's side.

Mo Yu chuckled and nodded. He raised his eyes to meet Yun Du's gaze and said with a mysterious smile, "You think I'd come back without preparation after what happened last time?"

As his words faded, a strange smile appeared on Mo Yu's face. He clapped his hands, and the sharp sound echoed across the sky like a thunderclap.

Yun Du and the others were taken aback by Mo Yu's actions. But before they could react, the sound of rushing wind came from behind them.

At the same moment, countless eyes shifted their gaze to the horizon, where twenty figures were rapidly flying toward the city from the distant skies. The sight of their glowing Dou Qi wings was enough to make the entire city stand still.

"Now, let me show you what a real army looks like!" Mo Yu's mocking voice echoed through the air, causing Yun Du and his companions' faces to turn pale.

The streaks of light crossed the sky at incredible speed and, moments later, arrived above the imperial capital.

Twenty figures hovered in mid-air, calmly forming a semicircle around Yun Du's group, trapping them inside. Each figure wore a playful smile, as if they had already won.

When the twenty new arrivals appeared, the city once again fell into an eerie silence. Everyone was dumbstruck as they realized that these newcomers were all Dou Wang experts as well!

Twenty Dou Wang experts?

This astonishing sight caused many in the city to gasp in disbelief. The number of Dou Wang in the entire Jia Ma Empire was probably only a few dozen, and now they were seeing nearly half of them at once!

"That's… that's Xiao Yan!"

Suddenly, someone recognized the black-robed youth leading the group. Seeing the familiar face, more and more people began to shout in astonishment.

Mo Yu's appearance had stirred up old memories, and now Xiao Yan's face was being recalled as well.

"It really is Xiao Yan! He's become a Dou Wang! The Twin Dragons of the Xiao Clan have truly returned!"

At this moment, many in the city recalled the events of three years ago when the Twin Dragons of the Xiao Clan had wreaked havoc on Yun Lan Sect. Back then, they had turned the sect upside down, causing it to lose face.

Now, it seemed that the dragons had returned to seek their revenge!

In the Nalan Clan, unlike the shock and excitement in other parts of the city, the atmosphere was heavy and tense.

The reason for this oppressive mood was none other than the arrival of Xiao Yan, who had once almost become the Nalan Clan's son-in-law.

"Father…" Nalan Su whispered hesitantly after a long pause.

"Ah!" A heavy, bitter sigh escaped Nalan Jie's lips. He slumped forward slightly, waving his hand wearily.

"I don't know if Xiao Yan will even acknowledge us now, but for the sake of the clan, you must do your best to reach out to him. I have a feeling that the Jia Ma Empire will soon belong to the Twin Dragons of the Xiao Clan."

"Father, it's all because of Miss Yanyan's temper back then. If only—"

"Don't blame it all on her," Nalan Jie interrupted with a sad smile. "When Xiao Yan helped rid me of the poison, I did nothing to assist him when Yun Lan Sect hunted him down. With the temperament of the Twin Dragons, I doubt they'll ever forget my betrayal. So yes, part of this is my fault as well."

He shook his head with a bitter laugh. "I can't believe I was so blind in my old age. The Xiao brothers were both destined to be great, and I was too foolish to see it."

Nalan Su remained silent, fully understanding the regret and pain weighing on his father's heart. But in this world, there was no remedy for regret.

Meanwhile, in the skies above, Yun Du and his companions were turning pale with terror. Ever since Xiao Yan and the twenty Dou Wang experts had appeared, their eyes were filled with disbelief and fear.

Now, for the first time, they truly understood the depths of Mo Yu's power. He had the strength to shake the very foundations of the Yun Lan Sect!

"Mo Yu, are these people all here to help you?" Hai Bodong asked in shock, still reeling from the appearance of such a powerful force.

Mo Yu smiled faintly and was about to answer when the twenty figures, except for Xiao Yan, bowed deeply to him and said in unison, "We greet the Lord!"

Their voices boomed like thunder, and the reverence in their movements caused the entire city to fall into stunned silence once again.

"Lord?"

When the crowd heard this title, which signified leadership over a powerful force, shock rippled through the ranks of the royal family, the Mu Clan, the Nalan Clan, and the Alchemist Association.

These twenty Dou Wang experts weren't just allies Mo Yu had called in for assistance—they were his subordinates!

To command such a formidable group of fighters at such a young age, Mo Yu's power far surpassed even that of the royal family or the combined forces of the three great clans!

Mo Yu had truly become a towering force in the empire.

As the crowd reeled from this realization, Mo Yu casually waved his hand, his simple command sending chills through the hearts of everyone who heard it.

"Yuan Clan, leave no one alive."

"Yes!"

At Mo Yu's order, Xiao Yan and the others nodded firmly. Without hesitation, they released their powerful Dou Qi, creating a surge of energy that was every bit as strong as the opposing Yun Lan Sect fighters.

With a single beat of their wings, the Yuan Clan's warriors transformed into black streaks of lightning, their sharp auras cutting through the air as they charged toward the now-panicked members of the Yun Lan Sect.

"Mo Yu, you think you can defeat us so easily? You're biting off more than you can chew!"

Seeing Mo Yu's cold and merciless command, Yun Du's heart raced in panic. His eyes gleamed with desperation as he bellowed:

"Yun Lan Sect disciples, fight to the death!"

(End of Chapter)

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