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"Destroy Ice River Valley?"
Hearing Mo Yu's words, the high-level members of Sound Valley, including Su Yao, were all stunned. Shock flashed in their eyes.
Even the two white-haired elder women, who had been resting with their eyes closed, opened their gaze, looking incredulously at the silver-eyed young man in front of the hall, as if they had heard the biggest joke of their lives.
Ice River Valley, as one of the top factions on the continent, stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Sound Valley, ranking among the "Three Valleys." Its strength was extraordinary, and the current Ice River Valley Master was renowned across the land.
For Mo Yu to claim that he wanted to join forces with Sound Valley to wipe out Ice River Valley was nothing short of unimaginable.
Even Su Yao's delicate brows furrowed slightly, looking at Mo Yu with confusion.
Although Mo Yu had repaired the Heavenly Demon Pagoda Zither, earning Sound Valley's favor, this request was far too excessive.
After all, Ice River Valley was no weaker than Sound Valley, and some even argued it was slightly superior.
Dan Qin'er's beautiful eyes locked on Mo Yu. Her exquisite face showed immense surprise. Among her peers, she had never heard anyone make such a bold claim.
Yet, recalling Mo Yu's extraordinary performance earlier, she felt that his audacious words, rather than laughable, held a hint of possibility.
"Mo Yu, although Sound Valley owes you a favor, Ice River Valley is no minor force. Even if our top experts join the fight, the effort would be exhausting and yield little benefit. You... might want to reconsider your request."
A venerable voice rang out. Mo Yu glanced over to see one of the elderly women seated beside Su Yao.
Hearing her words, Mo Yu paused before nodding in understanding.
Among the "Three Valleys," Burning Flame Valley boasted immense resources, Sound Valley was mysterious and reclusive, while Ice River Valley was domineering and forceful—none were simple factions.
Mo Yu himself, though an eighth-grade weapon refiner, was still far too young. It was natural that Sound Valley's higher-ups would not trust him.
"I am Jue Yin, Sound Valley's Second Elder. For repairing the Heavenly Demon Pagoda Zither, I offer you Sound Valley's gratitude." Jue Yin nodded in appreciation. However, as soon as she finished, she continued.
"Yet destroying Ice River Valley is far too monumental a task. It is simply beyond Sound Valley's capacity. Could you perhaps offer another condition?"
Hearing this, Mo Yu showed no signs of frustration. Instead, he smiled lightly and said, "Perhaps I was too abrupt earlier, and everyone misunderstood me. What I meant was, your Sound Valley and I would join forces to wipe out Ice River Valley."
"Sound Valley only needs to send a portion of its forces to assist me. There's no need for you to act as the main force. And once the matter is settled, Ice River Valley's territory and treasures will all go to Sound Valley. How about it?"
"What? Sound Valley is just to assist?"
The words stunned everyone in the hall. They turned their astonished gazes to the slim silver-eyed youth.
Nobody had expected that this young man, who possessed such profound refining skills, would also have such audacity.
Ice River Valley's strength, though not the absolute peak on the continent, was undoubtedly a formidable force in Central Plains.
Initially, they had thought Mo Yu wanted to leverage Sound Valley to deal with Ice River Valley. Even with the favor of the repaired Heavenly Demon Pagoda Zither, they felt he was being unreasonable.
Yet, to their surprise, Mo Yu wanted Sound Valley to play a supporting role...
In a few short sentences, he had manipulated two of the Three Valleys. What kind of abilities did this young man truly possess?
Faced with the shocked gazes in the great hall, Mo Yu remained composed. He glanced calmly at the white-haired elder and said flatly, "What I said is true. I would never lie to you all."
The white-haired elder, Second Elder Jue Yin, scrutinized Mo Yu from head to toe. "If you're handling the brunt of the attack while Sound Valley assists, may I ask how many forces you command? Can you truly bear the majority of Ice River Valley's firepower?"
Mo Yu clasped his hands behind his back, smiled faintly, and replied, "I don't command a large force, but..." He paused, then confidently declared:
"I can personally kill the Ice River Valley Master."
"What?!"
The hall fell silent. The higher-ups of Sound Valley stared at Mo Yu in shock.
Did this youth say he could kill the Ice River Valley Master?
One must know that the Ice River Valley Master was a renowned powerhouse on the continent, a Four-Star Dou Zun. Even compared to Su Yao, the Sound Valley Master, he was not much weaker.
Rumors even claimed the Ice River Valley Master possessed a unique constitution that allowed him to fight evenly against a Five-Star Dou Zun.
Such a formidable expert—how could Mo Yu, a mere youth, claim he could kill him?
Su Yao's brows furrowed slightly as well. If he were resurrected, perhaps such a feat would be easy.
But considering the difficulty of obtaining the Nine-Winged Purple-Gold Serpent's inheritance, she sighed inwardly.
"Mo Yu, the Ice River Valley Master is one of the continent's top experts. Even our Sound Valley Master might not necessarily defeat him. Though you are an eighth-grade weapon refiner, and undoubtedly have some connections, your words seem far too confident."
The other white-haired elder beside Jue Yin shook her head and spoke slowly.
Hearing this, Mo Yu felt annoyed at the obstinacy of the two old women, but he still patiently explained:
"Please rest assured, elders. I have confidence in dealing with the Ice River Valley Master. I would never lie about such a matter."
"Besides, I wouldn't gamble my life on a false claim. As long as I restrain the Ice River Valley Master, their remaining experts are no longer a threat. Sound Valley would only need to hold them off."
"Beyond territory and treasures, destroying Ice River Valley also benefits Sound Valley in other ways. Sound Valley has been secluded for too long. Compared to Burning Flame Valley and Ice River Valley, its reputation in the outside world has diminished."
"If you seize this opportunity to destroy Ice River Valley, it would be a perfect chance to reclaim Sound Valley's former prestige."
Hearing Mo Yu's words, the higher-ups of Sound Valley exchanged glances. Even their hearts began to stir.
Though they had long distanced themselves from the world, the opportunity to make their mark again was too tempting to ignore.
Seeing the hesitation among the elders, the two white-haired women frowned. As cautious elders, they naturally disliked the idea of offending Ice River Valley.
Mo Yu, ignoring the stubborn pair, turned his gaze toward Su Yao. He cupped his hands and said:
"Valley Master Su, my visit to Sound Valley was to seek news of the Nine-Winged Purple-Gold Serpent. Now that I have a lead, I am satisfied.
As for Sound Valley's favor, this is my only request. If it's too risky, I understand. In that case, I'll take my leave."
"If it comes to that, people will call Sound Valley petty and stingy—and that reputation will fall on my head." Su Yao's voice rang out firmly. "Rest assured. Since I have given my word, I will not break it."
Su Yao waved her hand, her delicate face gradually turning serious. She glanced at the two elders beside her and said faintly, "I've already decided to agree to Mo Yu's proposal. You two need not concern yourselves any further."
"Even if things go wrong and Ice River Valley isn't destroyed, what of it? Though my Sound Valley has been secluded for years, we fear no one!"
"In that case, from this day forth, Sound Valley will begin mobilizing forces. We'll join Mo Yu in annihilating Ice River Valley and showcasing the might of Sound Valley!" By the end of her words, Su Yao's voice carried the dignity of an empress.
Hearing this, the Second and Third Elders exchanged glances, their expressions slightly shifting. After hesitating for a moment, the Second Elder finally gritted her teeth and said, "Even so, according to Mister Mo Yu's plan, Sound Valley will only play a supporting role. Therefore, we only need to dispatch a portion of our elite forces. After all, sending out our full strength would leave our home defenseless."
This stubborn old woman clearly lacked trust in Mo Yu and was doing everything she could to obstruct the plan.
Hearing this, Su Yao's face darkened slightly, though she couldn't argue back. As the Valley Master of Sound Valley, she naturally had to consider the bigger picture.
"Valley Master Su, the Second Elder is right. Your forces only need to restrain most of Ice River Valley's troops. There's no need for a full mobilization." Just as Su Yao looked conflicted, Mo Yu, standing in the great hall, suddenly spoke up.
Su Yao and Dan Qin'er were momentarily stunned upon hearing this.
"Mo Yu, the Valley Master of Ice River Valley, Bing He, is a Four-Star Dou Zun. Are you truly confident you can deal with him?" Su Yao's delicate brows furrowed as she gazed at Mo Yu. Her voice carried a strong tone of caution.
"Hehe, Valley Master Su, rest assured. Since I dared to make such a vow, I naturally have the confidence to succeed. I guarantee your Sound Valley will not suffer losses, and Ice River Valley will be destroyed!" Mo Yu replied with a confident smile.
Hearing this, Su Yao finally relaxed a bit. Although she had no idea what methods Mo Yu had to defeat Bing He, for some reason, she saw a faint shadow of that person in him. This made her instinctively trust him.
"In that case, take this Sound Transmission Flute. Once you've finalized the plan, just sound it, and my forces will cooperate with you." Su Yao retrieved a long, crystalline green flute from her sleeve and tossed it to Mo Yu.
Mo Yu caught the flute, glanced at it briefly, then stored it in his beast ring with a faint smile. "Many thanks, Valley Master Su, for your generous assistance!"
Mo Yu knew very well that asking Sound Valley to help him deal with Ice River Valley was indeed an audacious request. He and Su Yao weren't exactly close. While She Lao's influence played a part, Su Yao's actions deserved his sincere gratitude.
Seeing Mo Yu's gratitude, Su Yao waved her hand casually and said softly, "No need for thanks. This is what you've earned."
"Now that everything is settled, let us leave the hall." Su Yao smiled and took the lead in walking out, with Mo Yu and Dan Qin'er following closely behind.
Once outside the hall, the fresh air lifted Mo Yu's spirits.
"Valley Master Su, I've troubled you long enough. Today, I will likely set out. Should you ever need my assistance in the future, don't hesitate to seek me out."
Now that he had obtained information on the Nine-Winged Purple-Gold Serpent and secured Sound Valley's support, there was no reason to remain any longer. Mo Yu cupped his fists and spoke earnestly.
"You're leaving already…"
Su Yao hesitated, as though wanting to persuade him to stay. But in the end, she could only sigh softly and nod. "Though I don't know the enmity you hold with Ice River Valley, you must prioritize your own safety above all else. Do not be reckless."
"Hehe, Valley Master Su, rest assured. I'm not one to be blindly arrogant."
Mo Yu smiled and nodded, confident in both his strength and purpose.
Su Yao smiled faintly, her voice soft. "If you have time in the future, come visit Sound Valley as a guest."
At this, Su Yao's beautiful eyes flashed with a trace of nostalgia. She added, "Also… reviving a Dou Zun is no simple matter. Be careful."
Understanding her concern was not just for him but also due to She Lao, Mo Yu smiled warmly. He cupped his fists toward the two women, then shot into the sky, flying swiftly toward the exit of Sound Valley.
Without stopping along the way, Mo Yu sped toward Tian Huang City. In just half a day, he arrived at his destination.
Mo Yu descended into the city from the sky and landed in a secluded area on the western side. After determining the direction of the Liu Clan, he began walking toward it.
Ten minutes later, Mo Yu arrived outside the Liu Clan manor. Before he could say anything, several guards at the entrance hurried forward and greeted him respectfully. "Are you Mister Mo Yu?"
Surprised, Mo Yu nodded with a faint smile. Seeing his confirmation, the guards' reverence deepened. One of them quickly sent word to notify Liu Qing and the others, while he personally escorted Mo Yu inside.
Before long, at the end of the path, Mo Yu saw Liu Qing hurrying toward him.
"You're finally back. I was worried something had happened to you in Sound Valley." Liu Qing quickened his pace. Seeing that Mo Yu was unharmed, he let out a relieved sigh.
Mo Yu smiled. "Nothing happened. It just took some time to help Sound Valley repair a weapon."
"Good, as long as you're safe. I've already sent word to Miss Xiao Yixian. She should be here shortly," Liu Qing said with a smile.
Mo Yu nodded faintly, then shifted the topic to the matter at hand. "Back in Black-Corner Region, you mentioned that traces of Heavenly Cold Qi were found near Tian Huang City. Do you have any updates?"
Hearing this, Liu Qing's expression turned serious. After leading Mo Yu to a nearby stone pavilion to sit, he said, "Yes, there's some news."
Mo Yu's eyes brightened, and he immediately asked, "Where?"
"To the extreme north of Tian Huang City—at Ice Cold Stream…"
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