Chapter 823 - 821: Alliance and Qing Yanjing’s Surprise

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Mu Chen’s mother?

Hearing the name "Ling Jing," Mo Yu’s mind immediately jumped to this thought.

Although the idea shocked him, after a brief moment of contemplation, he found it highly plausible.

After all, in the original timeline, Mu Chen’s mother, Qing Yanjing, had once ventured out for training. During that time, she was rescued by Mu Feng—Mu Chen’s father. Their bond grew deeper, eventually leading to the birth of Mu Chen, the protagonist of the Great Thousand World.

One could say that Mu Feng was the very definition of an underdog achieving the impossible.

Qing Yanjing not only hailed from the Ancient Buddha Clan—one of the five great ancient clans—but also had an exceptionally noble lineage. She was immensely talented, later becoming a Saint-Grade Spiritual Array Ancestor and ranking among the top powerhouses of the Great Thousand World.

Logically, with Qing Yanjing’s background, even if she were to marry, it would be to a figure as prominent as the patriach of the Ancient Maha Clan. Who could have imagined that Mu Feng would end up stealing her heart? No wonder the esteemed Grand Elder of the Ancient Buddha Clan couldn’t accept it and confined Qing Yanjing within the Buddha Pagoda.

From their perspective, Mu Feng’s status was nothing more than that of a regional lord of the Northern Spiritual Realm on the Hundred Spirit Continent. While the title of "lord" might sound grand, in truth, he was merely a ruler of a minor territory. His strength was far from reaching the Supreme Realm, making him no different from an ant in the eyes of the ancient clans.

Yet, this very man had won over the celestial daughter of the Ancient Buddha Clan—an event that must have shaken the clan to its core.

Recalling Qing Yanjing’s adopted daughter, Ling Xi, Mo Yu couldn’t help but find the similarity between "Ling Xi" and "Ling Jing" intriguing. This seemed too much to be mere coincidence.

With this in mind, Mo Yu became ninety percent certain that the "Ling Jing" before him was actually Qing Yanjing, who had left the Ancient Buddha Clan for training.

However, at this point in time, she had yet to encounter her destined one—Mu Feng.

As Mo Yu was lost in thought, the woman opposite him, Qing Yanjing, noticed his momentary daze. Her delicate brows furrowed slightly before she spoke softly, "Is there something odd about my name?"

Her gentle voice carried a hint of curiosity as she gazed at him. While she knew "Ling Jing" wasn’t her real name, her departure from the clan had been highly confidential. Aside from the Grand Elder and a handful of individuals, most members of the clan were unaware.

She had never met Mo Yu before, so it made no sense for him to recognize her real identity.

Hearing her question, Mo Yu quickly snapped back to reality. Realizing he had been lost in thought for too long, he swiftly composed himself and replied, "It’s nothing. Your name simply reminded me of an old acquaintance, that’s all."

"Oh..." Qing Yanjing nodded slightly, seemingly pondering his words. Then, her beautiful eyes met his as she asked, "May I know your name, kind sir?"

Mo Yu chuckled lightly and responded, "My surname is Mo, and my given name is Yu. As for calling me your savior, there’s no need for that, Miss Ling Jing. When traveling the world, it’s only natural to help those in need—it’s nothing remarkable."

Now that he knew the woman before him was Qing Yanjing of the Ancient Buddha Clan, Mo Yu felt an urge to befriend her. Setting aside her impressive background and talents, the fact that she was Mu Chen’s mother was enough for him to show respect.

However, with his presence altering this timeline, it remained uncertain whether Qing Yanjing would still meet Mu Feng and bear a child.

"Mo Yu..." Qing Yanjing softly repeated his name before nodding slightly. "Regardless, you saved my life. I will certainly repay this debt."

Mo Yu smiled. Compared to the gentle and maternal figure he remembered from his past impressions, the Qing Yanjing before him was in her prime—a youthful, stunningly charming woman. No wonder Maha Tian, the Ancient Maha Clan’s Patriach, had been infatuated with her.

Changing the topic, Mo Yu asked, "Miss Ling Jing, are you also interested in the Ancient Thunder Palace ruins?"

"Yes," Qing Yanjing nodded. "As an ancient powerhouse from the primordial era, the Ancient Thunder Palace is an opportunity that no one would want to miss."

She had ventured out into the world precisely to witness the wonders of the Great Thousand World. The Ancient Thunder Palace had once been a force rivaling even the Ancient Buddha Clan. Naturally, she was curious about it, which was why she had spent all her Supreme Spiritual Liquid to acquire the Silver Tower containing its inheritance.

Mo Yu was not surprised by her response. However, after a brief pause, he hesitated before saying, "Miss Ling Jing, you now possess the Silver Tower, and many factions have their eyes on you. Although you are a formidable Spirit Array Grandmaster, even the strongest individual can struggle against overwhelming numbers.

Forgive me for being blunt, but the Thunder God Palace has long coveted the Ancient Thunder Palace’s legacy. While they may not dare to act against you openly, they might resort to underhanded means—such as hiring the Three Blood Blade Fiends..."

He deliberately left his words vague, but he believed someone as intelligent as Qing Yanjing would understand his implication.

As expected, her delicate face darkened, and her gentle voice carried a chilling edge. "So, the mastermind behind the Three Blood Blade Fiends is the Thunder God Palace?"

With her keen perception, Qing Yanjing had already suspected that Thunder King—the Thunder King—was behind the scheme. If not for her decision to venture out alone, she would have long since requested the clan to send two Heavenly Supremes to wipe out the Thunder God Palace.

While the Thunder God Palace dominated the Heavenly Thunder Continent, compared to the Ancient Buddha Clan, they were nothing more than a slightly larger ant.

"Yes," Mo Yu nodded. "The Thunder God Palace claims to be the successor of the Ancient Thunder Palace, so they will stop at nothing to seize its inheritance. Though there’s no solid proof, Thunder King is undoubtedly the prime suspect."

Pausing for a moment, he looked at Qing Yanjing with a flicker of intrigue in his eyes. "Currently, the Ancient Thunder Palace ruins have attracted numerous factions, and powerful figures are swarming in.

With the Silver Tower in your possession, you are at the center of attention. I don’t know what kind of background you have, but even if you have support, it won’t be immediate. Moreover, I assume you don’t wish to expose your true identity.

So, I have a proposal—would you be interested?"

Qing Yanjing raised an eyebrow. "What kind of proposal?"

"A temporary alliance," Mo Yu said with a smile. "Let’s join forces during the Ancient Thunder Palace exploration and support each other."

Mo Yu’s suggestion wasn’t driven by greed for her beauty. Qing Yanjing’s remarkable background aside, her proficiency in Spirit Arrays alone was comparable to several high-ranking Earthly Supremes.

By bringing her into his group, he would significantly strengthen his faction, increasing his chances of gaining the upper hand in the ruins.

Qing Yanjing didn’t immediately respond. After a moment of contemplation, she finally nodded slightly and smiled gently. "Since it’s an invitation from my savior, I shall not refuse."

Mo Yu grinned.

Even days after the great battle in East Gang City had ended, the city was still abuzz with heated discussions, and the news continued to spread.

As a result, many powerful figures across the Eastern Region had gradually come to know that within East Gang City, there was a top-tier powerhouse from the Lower Planes—the Prison Lord of the Thunder Prison.

Unintentionally, Mo Yu’s name was being recognized by more and more factions.

However, while his reputation spread, Mo Yu paid it little attention. After successfully bringing Qing Yanjing into his faction, he no longer felt the urge to leave East Gang City, which had become a hub of information.

Thus, in the following days, they remained in East Gang City. However, to everyone’s surprise, they maintained an extremely low profile, rarely appearing in public. This gradually led the factions eyeing the Silver Tower to abandon their greedy thoughts.

After all, both Mo Yu and Qing Yanjing had displayed overwhelming strength. To seize the Silver Tower from them, one would need at least a Perfected Earthly Supreme to intervene.

And such figures were among the absolute pinnacles of the Heavenly Thunder Continent. How could they appear so easily?

With Mo Yu and his group keeping such a low profile, the countless eyes that had been monitoring them within East Gang City gradually shifted away.

After all, the Extreme East was currently gathering countless top-tier powerhouses from the Heavenly Thunder Continent, and similar events were happening constantly. No one had the patience to keep watching a single person.

After all, Mo Yu had merely defeated the Thunder King and the Boss of the Blood Blade. It wasn’t as if he had defeated the Palace Master of the Thunder God Palace.

Within a serene courtyard.

Boom!

Suddenly, in midair, an immense surge of spiritual light erupted. Rare and precious materials fused into the void, interweaving to form a massive and intricate construct that was dazzlingly complex.

Faintly, this colossal structure, crafted from rare materials, seemed to resemble a lifelike tiger-shaped beast.

Mo Yu stood before the Thunder Tiger construct, his narrowed eyes locked onto the massive, yet still incomplete form. In the next instant, he waved his sleeve, and a streak of white light shot from his hand.

As the white light surged forward, the faint sound of a tiger’s roar echoed within it. Upon closer inspection, it was revealed to be a jade-white bone, radiating a faint yet domineering tiger aura.

It was the remains of a tiger bone, one that had once rivaled a Lesser Earthly Supreme in strength.

As the tiger bone entered the embryonic construct, it triggered an immense transformation. Within the construct, a terrifying surge of spiritual energy gathered rapidly, eventually converging onto the tiger bone.

Buzz! Buzz!

The spiritual energy within the construct grew increasingly violent. Meanwhile, the tiger bone pulsed as if it were absorbing the energy like flesh and blood. Wisps of spiritual energy wrapped around the tiger bone, attempting to fuse it with the massive construct.

Boom! Boom!

However, as the energy entwined the tiger bone, strands of dark light emerged from it, attempting to repel the spiritual energy. Despite being pushed back, the spiritual energy clung persistently, refusing to be shaken off.

"Oh? The residual imprint of this spirit beast’s past life remains within the tiger bone, resisting the fusion," Mo Yu murmured.

Typically, such situations were a test of a refiner’s skill. If the refiner possessed exceptional ability, the crafted mechanical beast would be of a top-tier level, capable of suppressing the resistance within the tiger bone and achieving complete fusion, thereby creating a perfect mechanical beast.

Conversely, if the refiner lacked skill, the weak construct would be unable to withstand the tiger bone’s rejection. In the best case, the construct would shatter, wasting the valuable materials. In the worst case, the tiger bone itself would be damaged, rendering all efforts futile.

With this in mind, Mo Yu’s gaze remained locked on the massive construct. Although he had great confidence in his refining skills, this was his first time crafting a mechanical beast, so he was not entirely certain of success.

Time passed, minute by minute. At some point, Qing Yanjing had appeared beside Mo Yu, her beautiful eyes fixed on the scene ahead. The previous resistance seemed to have subsided.

Faintly, a towering construct now stood motionless within the courtyard. A terrifyingly domineering aura erupted from it, far surpassing that of the original tiger bone. It was as if a primordial ferocious beast had awakened!

"Did it succeed?" Feeling the immensely potent and domineering aura, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow.

"Roar!"

Under the watchful eyes of Mo Yu and Qing Yanjing, the massive construct suddenly lifted its head. A deafening tiger roar echoed throughout the courtyard.

The ferocity and pressure emanating from the tiger’s roar caused a moment of stunned silence across East Gang City. Then, many turned their gazes in the direction of Mo Yu’s courtyard in surprise.

This aura... it was as if a true Earthly Supreme Storm Thunder Tiger had been resurrected.

"This kind of mechanical beast is incredibly difficult to construct, even in its incomplete form. Its complexity is beyond imagination. A single mistake could cause the entire structure to collapse. But... it seems I succeeded," Mo Yu exhaled slightly, speaking with a relaxed tone.

Before him stood a giant black tiger, its body as dark as ink. When sunlight struck its surface, it reflected a nearly metallic sheen.

Its name was the Storm Thunder Tiger, and it lived up to its title. Gigantic storm wings folded against its back, their edges resembling razor-sharp blades that flickered with an ominous lightning glow. That very glow carried a cold, lethal edge, capable of sending chills down even the spine of an Earthly Supreme expert.

Moreover, its tiger eyes were a deep black, exuding an endless sense of savagery and dominance.

Storm Thunder Tiger!

Seeing this, Mo Yu smiled slightly. A Lesser Earthly Supreme—such strength would already be considered a top-tier battle force within any faction. If he could one day craft thousands of such mechanical tiger beasts, even Heavenly Supremes would have to retreat in fear.

Of course, that was merely a thought. Not to mention the rarity of the materials, even acquiring this single Lesser Earthly Supreme tiger bone had required the Wind Emperor’s painstaking efforts to obtain. Such materials were not easy to come by.

"A mechanical beast of Earthly Supreme level... He is actually such an exceptional refiner?"

Beside him, Qing Yanjing gazed at the towering construct, a flash of astonishment flickering in her eyes as she murmured softly.

Although she was not a refiner herself, as a member of the Ancient Buddha Clan, her judgment was exceptional.

Thus, she understood even more clearly just how remarkable it was for Mo Yu to deduce and refine a nearly completed mechanical beast from a fragmented, incomplete design in just ten days.

At this thought, even someone as noble as she could not help but feel a growing curiosity toward the silver-eyed man beside her—who was not only overwhelmingly powerful in battle but also a master in the art of refinement...

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