Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 162: Divine Barrier and Breakthrough to Five-Star Dou Practitioner!

Inside the cave, the scarlet Vermilion Bird's light shield radiated intense heat and terrifying electrical currents. The thunderous flames danced wildly on the shield's surface, making it difficult for anyone outside to see what was happening inside.

Hovering in mid-air, the Snake Lord breathed a slight sigh of relief as he observed the strange, thunderous Vermilion Bird shield, a trace of astonishment flashing in his eyes.

"Judging by the mysterious nature of this thunderfire, it seems that every time it evolves, it brings substantial benefits to its owner. With this return to peak form, Mu Yu is bound to receive a significant energy feedback. I wonder how far this little fellow can progress," the Snake Lord mused thoughtfully.

After pondering for a moment, the Snake Lord fell silent again, and the cave slowly returned to a state of quiet stillness.

A cool mountain breeze blew through the cracks in the cave wall, refreshing the stifling hot air inside.

The perfectly round thunderous flame shield within the cave emitted a faint red glow. The surface of the shield flickered with the Vermilion Bird's red light, casting a shadow on the cave walls that resembled a mighty Vermilion Bird crying out to the heavens.

Inside the shield, Mu Yu sat cross-legged on the ground. His eyes were tightly shut, and he appeared to be in a deep, mysterious trance.

While Mu Yu was in this semi-conscious, hazy state, the Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder that flowed through his meridians suddenly began to circulate along the pathways of his energy channels without any conscious control...

As the Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder flowed through the meridians, the previously twisted and withered channels slowly began to relax, much like plants in the desert that come to life when they find water.

The countless meridians within Mu Yu's body seemed to let out a sigh of relief, eagerly absorbing the energy released by the Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder at an astonishing rate.

As the meridians greedily absorbed this energy, the grayish color that had overtaken them began to fade, replaced by a vibrant, healthy red.

As the Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder coursed through each meridian, the once withered channels regained their vitality. Even the fractured bones and burned muscles began to rapidly heal at a remarkable speed...

Moreover, the meridians, bones, and muscles that had been repaired were now far stronger than they had been before the consumption of the Heavenly Flame.

As the Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder repaired the internal damage within Mu Yu's body, the external wounds, including the blood-soaked scars on his skin, gradually healed as well. The newly formed skin was even more smooth and fair, making the already handsome young man appear almost as radiant as a celestial being.

In his strange state, Mu Yu's body was rapidly being fortified and restored by the immense and nearly terrifying energy contained within the Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder. This process was akin to a complete transformation, a rebirth.

The process of repair and strengthening continued slowly but surely. When the Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder finally exited the last damaged meridian, Mu Yu's severely injured body had been restored to a nearly perfect state.

To put it bluntly, Mu Yu's physical strength now rivaled the power he possessed when he had ten thunder marks. This transformation had turned the young man into a humanoid beast.

Beneath the seemingly delicate and fair exterior of his body lay a terrifying, explosive power...

After the Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder had fully repaired Mu Yu's internal and external injuries, it then turned its attention, as if following a routine, to the nearly depleted energy vortex in his lower abdomen.

The Dou Qi vortex, once filled with energy, was now nearly empty after Mu Yu had controlled the Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder to consume the Ten Thousand Beast Flame. The originally radiant Dou Crystal had dimmed, appearing rather desolate.

The Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder slowly circled around the energy vortex before suddenly diving into it.

As the Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder entered the vortex, what had been a calm, lifeless pool of energy suddenly rippled violently. Waves of energy spread within the vortex like water ripples, surging continuously.

As the Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder flowed within the vortex, threads of pure, red, gaseous energy began to emerge. These quickly spread throughout the vortex, and in just a few moments, the once-empty vortex was filled with this red energy.

The red gaseous energy rapidly expanded within the vortex, and as more of this energy flowed from the Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder, the once dim Dou Crystal began to regain its luster, even growing larger...

As the Dou Crystal recovered and began to transform, it triggered a chain reaction within the vortex. More and more red energy surged forth, continuously flowing into the Dou Crystal, fueling its further evolution.

The slow growth of the Dou Crystal, which had previously taken Mu Yu many days of training to achieve, now accelerated at a speed visible to the naked eye.

When Mu Yu first broke through to become a Dou Practitioner, the silver Dou Crystal was only half the size of a finger. However, after absorbing so much red energy, it had now doubled in size.

A Dou Crystal half the size of a finger represented a one-star Dou Practitioner, so what level could a crystal this size indicate?

The most surprising thing was that despite absorbing so much energy, the silver Dou Crystal showed no signs of stopping its growth.

It seemed that the red energy was flowing in an endless stream, continuously pouring into the silver Dou Crystal, as if trying to make it burst.

The Dou Crystal is the crystallization of all the Dou Qi within a person's body. If it were to explode, the impact on the practitioner would be as devastating as losing all their cultivation.

Sensing the danger within Mu Yu's body, the Snake Lord frowned slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. He let out a cold snort, directing a shockwave of energy straight into Mu Yu's mind.

"Boom!"

A thunderous sound exploded in Mu Yu's head, followed by a sharp pain that instantly brought him back to full consciousness.

Awakened by the Snake Lord's snort, Mu Yu barely had time to react before the dire situation within his body jolted him fully awake.

"Not good!"

Seeing the Dou Crystal, which was on the verge of exploding from absorbing too much red energy, a few drops of cold sweat appeared on Mu Yu's forehead.

The Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder, now at its peak, was returning an enormous amount of energy to Mu Yu. This energy could theoretically allow him to break through from Dou Practitioner to Dou Master in one go!

But in reality, Mu Yu's body was far too weak to handle such immense energy. The likely outcome would be that his body would fail to withstand the energy, causing him to explode before he could even reach the Dou Master level.

Realizing the severity of the situation, Mu Yu, who had been in a dazed state, suddenly felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over him, chilling him to the bone.

Understanding the gravity of his condition, Mu Yu shook his head, a look of clarity flashing in his eyes.

At this moment, the most important thing was to stop the Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder from continuing to feedback energy. Otherwise, if the Dou Crystal couldn't withstand it, all of Mu Yu's cultivation would be destroyed!

Understanding the urgency, Mu Yu wasted no time and quickly focused his mind, trying to control the energy feedback from the Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder.

However, despite Mu Yu's efforts, the red energy did not respond at all. The energy now flowed like a flood or a runaway horse, completely out of control. Even though Mu Yu was the master of the Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder, he found himself helpless against such a vast and uncontrolled power.

"Fortunately, I anticipated this situation. Otherwise, I'd be in serious trouble this time..."

Seeing that he could no longer control the feedback energy, Mu Yu frowned slightly. Then, with a thought, he quickly formed a hand seal.

As Mu Yu completed the hand seal, a strange aura emanated from his body. With the emergence of this aura, the vast red energy that was rushing toward the Dou Crystal suddenly changed course and began flowing rapidly towards his chest.

"Secret Technique: Divine Seal!"

Under the effect of the secret technique, a red mark appeared on Mu Yu's chest. This red mark acted like a black hole, rapidly absorbing the continuous flow of red energy from the Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder.

Since Mu Yu couldn't absorb the massive red energy at the moment, and he was unwilling to waste it, he decided to seal it away.

Just like the Soul Seal, this Divine Seal was another secret technique that Mu Yu had mastered in his previous life. This technique could not only seal enemies but also seal massive, uncontrollable energy within the body!

Noticing the change in Mu Yu, the Snake Lord's eyes flickered slightly. Such a powerful sealing technique, one that even a Dou Zun expert like him didn't possess, was something Mu Yu had mastered with ease. The inheritance this boy received—what kind of powerful figure could have left behind such an incredible legacy?

Of course, Mu Yu was unaware of the Snake Lord's thoughts. The mysterious legacy was just a cover story he had made up, which the Snake Lord now firmly believed.

Two hours slowly passed, and the red energy feedback from the Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder finally stopped. Meanwhile, the red mark on Mu Yu's chest grew even brighter, shining like a red crystal, radiating a terrifying and dazzling aura.

"Phew... finally sealed it. Now, I've got enough resources to cultivate to the Dou King level."

Mu Yu touched the red mark on his chest, murmuring softly to himself.

Thinking about how close he had been to having his Dou Crystal explode from the overwhelming energy, Mu Yu still felt a lingering fear. But fortunately, it was all over now. Not only had the Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder successfully reached its peak stage, but his cultivation had also advanced, and the energy mark on his chest would provide him with the resources needed to reach the Dou King level.

All of this brought a joyful expression to Mu Yu's face, and a smile crept onto his lips.

"It's time to end this retreat…"

Glancing at the crimson thunderfire Vermilion Bird shield surrounding him, Mu Yu smiled.

As he spoke, ripples of energy suddenly began to appear on the surface of the red shield. Immediately after, a surge of powerful energy burst out from within the thunderous shield.

Sensing this energy, the Snake Lord was momentarily stunned and slightly surprised. "This energy? How did it become so much stronger? This kid... he's advancing so fast—could he be some kind of divine favorite?"

After a brief moment of surprise, the Snake Lord focused his attention on the red thunderfire shield, waiting quietly with his hands tucked into his sleeves.

As the ripples on the surface of the shield grew more intense, small cracks began to appear on the once smooth surface, slowly spreading.

"Crack..."

A crisp sound echoed quietly within the cave as a small piece of the red energy shield fell off.

"Crack… crack…"

Once the first fragment fell, the red energy shield began to tremble violently. The trembling continued for a moment, and then suddenly, the shield exploded with a loud bang.

With the explosion, countless tiny fragments of energy shot out in all directions. Immediately, the crimson lightning left countless small black holes on the surrounding cave walls.

Hovering in mid-air, the Snake Lord narrowed his evil eyes. Any energy fragment that flew toward him dissolved into a wisp of purple smoke when it got within half a foot of him, causing him no harm.

The energy fragments continued to dissipate for quite a while before finally fading away completely.

With the dissipation of the energy fragments, a naked young man sat cross-legged, his eyes closed, but his eyelids quivered slightly. Moments later, his eyes slowly opened.

A faint red light swirled in his eyes.

The red glow in his eyes didn't last long before it gradually faded. When it was gone, his eyes returned to their normal pitch-black color.

After shattering the crimson thunderfire Vermilion Bird shield, Mu Yu stood up and slowly stretched his neck. Instantly, the bones in his body made a series of popping sounds, like a symphony of crackling.

After sensing the changes in his body, Mu Yu nodded with satisfaction. Realizing that all his clothes had been burned away, he pulled out a set of clothes from his storage ring and quickly dressed.

"Little fellow, I thought you were going to stay naked in front of me forever," the Snake Lord said with a playful smile, a mischievous glint in his eyes as he watched Mu Yu dress.

"Huh…"

Noticing the Snake Lord's odd expression, Mu Yu froze. He stared at the Snake Lord in disbelief, shivering involuntarily as a chill ran down his spine.

"Haha, I'm just teasing you. You're too serious!" Seeing Mu Yu's reaction, the Snake Lord chuckled, shaking his head. His evil eyes, however, remained focused on Mu Yu, showing a hint of surprise.

"Five-star Dou Practitioner? Kid, your cultivation speed is really freakish…"

(End of Chapter)

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