Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 165: Beast Wilderness City, Junior Brother?

It had been seven days since Mo Yu left the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range.

After leaving the mountains, Mo Yu did not choose to return to Lannister Town for a rest. Instead, he headed straight west, toward the Jia Ma Empire.

Along the way, Mo Yu was extremely careful to cover his tracks, knowing that the Mulan Valley would likely mobilize the entire empire's forces to search for him.

This turned out to be true. Compared to the Yun Lan Sect, the orders from Mulan Valley in the Mulan Empire were treated like imperial decrees. Within just half a month, the command to capture Mo Yu had spread throughout the entire empire.

The rewards offered were also exceptionally generous: anyone providing information on Mo Yu would be rewarded with 100,000 gold coins and a low-tier Xuan-level technique or Dou skill.

Anyone capturing Mo Yu, dead or alive, would be rewarded with 500,000 gold coins, a high-tier Xuan-level technique or Dou skill, and the right to recommend a family member to become an inner disciple of Mulan Valley!

The rewards were unprecedentedly generous. Upon hearing this news, nearly every faction, large and small, in the Mulan Empire went crazy, hunting Mo Yu like sharks that had smelled blood.

When Mo Yu learned of this, he couldn't help but frown, muttering under his breath, "It seems I've become quite famous in the Mulan Empire. That old lion-headed man sure is going all out."

Shaking his head, Mo Yu remained cautious of Mulan Valley's grand mobilization. However, with Uncle Snake by his side, he was confident that he could escape unscathed as long as multiple Dou Huangs didn't appear at once.

Continuing his journey, the nearest city to Mo Yu was a large city located in the central part of the Mulan Empire: Beast Wilderness City, which was also his destination.

As one of the top cities in the central Mulan Empire, Beast Wilderness City was a major city that ranked among the best, even within the entire empire.

Mo Yu's reason for heading to Beast Wilderness City was to join the so-called Weapon Alliance.

He still had a letter of introduction from Old Bing. Although Mo Yu didn't know much about this mysterious old man's true identity, he was interested in joining an organization where a seventh-grade weapon master resided.

Not only did alchemists band together, but weapon masters also needed to band together. Given Mo Yu's rudimentary alchemy skills, he certainly couldn't join the Alchemist Tower. But the Weapon Alliance? That was a different story, and he was determined to join.

Especially now that he had awakened the Flash Void Break Space Thunder, Mo Yu urgently needed some treasures imbued with spatial power. In this regard, the Weapon Alliance, with its many weapon masters, might have some leads.

With this in mind, Mo Yu didn't let Mulan Valley's pursuit stop him. He disguised himself and set off for Beast Wilderness City.

Beast Wilderness City was a considerable distance from the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range. In the past, Mo Yu could have used his Purple Cloud Wings to fly there in a day or two. However, that was no longer appropriate.

After all, flying with the Purple Cloud Wings was too conspicuous, especially since Mulan Valley had described his appearance and characteristics in detail in the wanted posters, with the purple wings being the most eye-catching feature.

The Mulan Empire was vast, and many powerful individuals were hidden within it. Countless families and factions had already set their sights on him, so Mo Yu had to be extra cautious.

After traveling for several days, Mo Yu arrived at the nearest town to Beast Wilderness City. After a brief rest, he decided to blend into the city more easily by paying his way into a merchant caravan.

The saying "money makes the world go round" is true everywhere.

At this point, Mo Yu had significantly altered his appearance. His originally handsome face had become more delicate, and his eyes, now with a faint silver glow, coupled with cheap cloth clothes, made it unlikely that even the Lion-Headed Elder would recognize him.

So, Mo Yu paid several dozen gold coins to bribe the caravan leader, who didn't question his identity and cheerfully agreed to let him join the group.

As a favor for the gold coins, the caravan leader even arranged a carriage for the young man.

After resting for half an hour, Mo Yu set off with the caravan toward Beast Wilderness City.

Although this town was the closest one to Beast Wilderness City, the caravan still had to travel for most of the afternoon before they could vaguely see the massive outline of the city.

Standing on the carriage, Mo Yu looked at the gigantic city reflecting a faint red hue in the setting sun and breathed a sigh of relief.

However, when Mo Yu reached the city gate and saw the wanted posters plastered on the walls, his face stiffened slightly.

Among the dozen or so dusty wanted posters at the top was a familiar face—his own.

Touching his current face, Mo Yu knew that altering his appearance was not difficult for him. While the wanted poster did depict his features, only someone with extremely strong soul power would notice any discrepancy. Ordinary people would just think they were two different people.

The city gate guards certainly lacked such abilities. After the caravan leader paid the taxes, the black-armored guards merely lifted the curtain of the carriage, glanced at Mo Yu briefly, and impatiently waved them through.

Seeing the guard's gesture, the caravan leader smiled and nodded, and they were allowed to pass without issue.

As they passed through the dark city walls, Mo Yu's view suddenly opened up. The bustling, noisy crowd filled the air, overwhelming Mo Yu, who was used to quiet.

Once inside the city, Mo Yu's cooperation with the caravan leader amicably ended. Following the leader's directions, Mo Yu, who had nowhere else to go, arrived at a well-known inn within the city to rest for the night.

"Mo Yu, what are you doing in this city?"

Just as Mo Yu sat down to rest and was about to take a sip of water, a voice suddenly rang out. Then, a faint white figure appeared out of nowhere—it was Uncle Snake.

"Nothing much. I just heard that this city has a Weapon Alliance branch, and my weapon-crafting skills are quite good. A few months ago, a senior took notice and gave me a letter of introduction, so I thought I'd check out the Weapon Alliance," Mo Yu explained with a smile after taking a sip of tea.

"Weapon Alliance? A weapon master's organization?" Uncle Snake was momentarily stunned when he heard the name, then he pondered, "I think I vaguely heard about this organization during my travels in Zhongzhou. At that time, it was still a small force. Who knows how it has developed over the years?"

"Although weapon masters don't hold the same status as alchemists, they still have considerable influence. If the Weapon Alliance has a branch in the Northwest Continent, joining them might be a good choice. At least in the Mulan Empire, I don't think anyone would dare to mess with someone from the Weapon Alliance."

"After all, compared to the vast powers of Zhongzhou, the Northwest Continent, though large, is still like a frog at the bottom of a well."

Hearing Uncle Snake's words, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow. He had overlooked this point earlier.

He had always been alone, refusing even Green Barbarian's invitation without hesitation. So, in his heart, he had subconsciously assumed he would always be a lone fighter.

But the Weapon Alliance was different. Rather than being just a force, it was more of an alliance of weapon masters. Joining them wouldn't restrict his freedom, and he could still enjoy some protection.

Having a seventh-grade weapon master indicated that the Weapon Alliance was quite influential. If Mo Yu successfully joined, even Mulan Valley would have to think twice before making a move against him.

Thinking this through, Mo Yu smiled and said, "So, joining the Weapon Alliance does have its benefits. Originally, I wanted to use their network and information to find some treasures with spatial power, but it seems like it might also solve the problem with Mulan Valley."

"Treasure with spatial power? You're planning to continue feeding that Mysterious Thunder of yours, right? I remember, besides the Ethereal Ice Crystals, Na Ling is also a good choice. You could start with that."

"Na Ling?" Mo Yu's heart stirred at the mention of this name.

"Yes, Na Ling. However, compared to Ethereal Ice Crystals, it's quite rare. In fact, it's related to Na Stones, but Na Ling can only be found at the very center of the highest-grade Na Stones. High-grade Na Stones are essential materials for crafting advanced Na Rings, so you can imagine how rare they are. Furthermore, the chances of finding Na Ling within a high-grade Na Stone are not very high, making it extremely rare."

Hearing this, Mo Yu nodded solemnly. He knew how precious Na Ling was. Even Yao Lao only had a small amount of it.

In the original story, if not for Yao Lao's remaining Na Ling, Xiao Yan might not have had the chance to tame the Heavenly Flame.

Shaking his head, Mo Yu muttered, "No need to rush finding Na Ling. If I can't find it, I'll just use Na Stones instead. After all, the Flash Void Break Space Thunder isn't picky."

Hearing Mo Yu's slightly playful comment, Uncle Snake's lips curled into a wicked smile as he chuckled.

"Since you've already made up your mind, I'll look forward to your performance tomorrow. I hope your weapon-crafting skills are as impressive as your talent."

With that, Uncle Snake's soul form flashed and returned to the Beast Ring on Mo Yu's finger.

After Uncle Snake disappeared, Mo Yu sat quietly for a while longer before finishing his tea and heading to the bedroom. Exhausted from days of travel, he soon drifted off into a deep sleep...

The next day, as the first rays of dawn touched the earth, Mo Yu was already up and out of the inn. On his way out, he took the opportunity to ask for directions to the Weapon Alliance's location.

To Mo Yu's surprise, the Weapon Alliance wasn't called the Weapon Alliance in the Northwest Continent. Instead, it was established in various places under the name of the Weapon Master's Branch.

Mo Yu chuckled and shook his head at this. Even though these weapon masters secretly despised the alchemists who looked down on them, they still copied them in every way. Was this what they called "hating it with their mouths but loving it with their actions"?

Not thinking too much about it, Mo Yu followed the innkeeper's directions, winding his way through several long streets.

After wandering for a while, he finally stopped, looking up at the imposing and grand building before him.

The building had a unique design, resembling a giant furnace. The windows around the building were shaped like the openings of a furnace, and the large furnace lid sat atop the roof, covering the room below.

Mo Yu was no longer surprised by this imitation of alchemists' methods.

His eyes focused on the building's exterior, where an ancient plaque with five slightly faded characters faintly shimmered with a soft light.

"Weapon Master's Branch!"

Mo Yu softly murmured the words, then looked around, noticing that most passersby who walked past this unique building cast a respectful glance at the plaque.

Clearly, in the Mulan Empire, weapon masters held a status akin to alchemists, receiving public recognition and respect, much like the poison masters in the Chu Yun Empire.

After a brief observation, Mo Yu walked toward the Weapon Master's Branch, drawing surprised glances from the surrounding pedestrians.

As he approached the entrance, a fully armed guard, who had been watching him for a while, stepped forward and blocked his path, saying in a deep voice, "Young man, this is the Weapon Master's Branch. No idlers allowed. If you want to enter, do you have a letter of introduction from your mentor?"

Unfazed, Mo Yu calmly took out a sheepskin envelope from his Beast Ring and handed it to the guard, saying, "I do have a letter of introduction. Although it's not from my master, I believe the qualifications should be sufficient."

A seventh-grade weapon master, even if not a major figure in the Weapon Alliance, would still have considerable qualifications and prestige. Mo Yu wasn't worried about being turned away as he handed over the letter of introduction.

Taking the letter from Mo Yu, the guard cast a suspicious glance at him. However, when he noticed the glowing furnace emblem on the envelope, his expression changed, and he spoke with newfound respect.

"Please wait a moment, young man. I'll take this letter to our president. If everything checks out, you'll be allowed in shortly."

Mo Yu nodded, watching as the guard hurried inside with the letter.

Seeing the guard's respectful attitude, the passersby who had been watching Mo Yu now looked at him with a mix of respect and curiosity.

A disciple of a weapon master was also a weapon master, a level of society far beyond their reach.

Having grown accustomed to such looks, Mo Yu waited calmly at the entrance, closing his eyes in quiet anticipation.

As time slowly passed, about fifteen minutes later, just as Mo Yu was beginning to feel a bit impatient, a sultry voice suddenly came from inside the building.

"Oh my, when did the teacher take on a new disciple? Why didn't anyone tell me? Let me see what my little junior brother looks like!"

Hearing this voice, Mo Yu was startled. Just as he sensed something was amiss, a graceful figure in blue slowly emerged from the doorway.

The woman appeared to be around thirty years old, with a beautiful face and a full, voluptuous figure. Her curvaceous, mature body was wrapped in a tight-fitting blue palace dress, giving her an air of nobility.

As she approached Mo Yu, her enticing eyes lingered on him for a moment. Then, with a playful smile, she parted her red lips and said, "So, you're the new junior brother our teacher has taken on?"

(End of Chapter)

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