You Quan

If returning to the Jia Ma Empire was a side trip, then heading to the Black Corner Region was an even more side trip.

Moreover, Mo Tang had another ulterior motive: to eliminate some of the "minor troubles" in the Black Corner Region. While he couldn't say that the Wind Thunder Alliance would become the only dominant force, he could at least double its power.

Mo Tang naturally wouldn't hide anything from Venerable Lei and directly stated his purpose.

Unexpectedly, Venerable Lei was quite cooperative, readily agreeing to let Mo Tang intervene once. However, he also needed to see just how much trouble his disciple had caused in this sinful land despised by the entire continent...

To be honest, when he saw the scale of the Wind Thunder Alliance that Mo Tang had described, Venerable Lei was still a little surprised.

After all, with a Four-Star Dou Zong in charge and seven Dou Emperor- level experts, this lineup would be considered a first-class force anywhere outside of Central Plains.

I never expected my disciple to have so many powerful figures under his command at such a young age...

What he didn't know was that Mo Tang himself was also somewhat surprised.

Because in just a few months since I left, the number of Dou Huang expert in the Wind Thunder Alliance has increased by several.

Among them is an old acquaintance, Ying Li, the Tomb Master of the Black Skull Tomb! This fellow also has an extraordinary background...

Although this guy was quite arrogant, he still acted very generously in front of Mo Tang. However, when he heard that this guy had actually broken through to the Dou Zong, Ying Li, who was already proud and arrogant, suddenly had a bitter expression on his face.

"Brother Mo, your cultivation speed is too fast! I originally thought that I was already a rare genius for breaking through to the Seven-Star Dou Emperor, but compared to you, I'm just a fool!"

Mo Tang smiled slightly.

I'm still holding it in... otherwise I'd probably scare you to death by now!

Comparing yourself to me? You're dreaming!

However, thinking of Ying Li, Mo Tang suddenly remembered when he first met this guy's mysterious teacher, who was suspected to be a Dou Zun level expert...

Moreover, it seems that he knows Venerable Lei. Should we go and meet our "old friend"?

A Dou Zun expert guarding a legendary ancient tomb, and usually only appearing as an avatar—it all seems highly suspicious...

Maybe that old monster really did find some incredible secret!

Thinking of this, Mo Tang casually said, "By the way, Brother Ying, I saw your teacher in Black Skull City last time. Judging from his tone, it seemed that he knew my master?"

Ying Li was slightly taken aback, wondering why this guy had brought up this topic.

Meanwhile, the Venerable Lei beside him seemed rather interested...

His old friends are all in Central Plains now, and it seems that none of the people he knows have come to this Black Corner Region.

Moreover, Venerable Lei always felt that his disciple seemed to be implying something in his words...

"Oh? To unexpectedly run into an old friend here? May I ask, young friend, what is your master's name and title?"

Even Ying Li felt nervous facing Venerable Lei, stammering, "This... I don't know my teacher's name either, I only know that his title was Venerable You Quan..."

"You Quan?"

Venerable Lei frowned, wondering if he knew such a venerable one.

This was also the first time Mo Tang had ever heard of Teacher Ying Li's title...

However, this You Quan ...

The first thing that came to his mind was the Old Monster of You Quan from the Legend of Shushan...

"Wait... wait, isn't there someone named You Quan on this Dou Qi Continent?"

Mo Tang scratched his head, feeling that he had seen this name before when he read Battle Through the Heavens in his previous life.

However, it seems like this is a minor role with very little screen time, so it's normal that Mo Tang can't remember it now.

After all, there are more than a hundred characters in the original work. Even if Mo Tang read it several times, it's impossible for him to remember all of their names.

Just as Mo Tang who this You Quan was, Venerable Lei's eyes lit up, as he thought of someone...

"Could it be her..."

This name comes from when I was still a Dou Zun, when I ventured deep into the wilderness again and met a fellow Peak Dou Zong expert. The two of us had a great opportunity and both broke through to Dou Zun. After that, we parted ways and never had the chance to meet again.

The powerful figure at that time was called You Quan!

"Hahaha, if it really is the person I'm thinking of, then it truly is an old acquaintance..."

They fought side by side in the wilderness, though unlike some novels where a man and woman develop feelings for each other after going through hardships together...

The two were even somewhat wary of each other at the time, but in the end, they had gone through thick and thin together, so calling them "old friends" is absolutely appropriate.

Upon hearing Venerable Lei's laughter, both Mo Tang and Ying Li were completely dumbfounded...

Mo Tang even exclaimed "Holy crap!" in his mind... He never expected to actually have such an unexpected gain!

"Since you are an old friend, then this old man must meet you."

After all, we've been friends for over a hundred years. To bump into each other in a place like this is quite a coincidence. It's not like we'll meet again so often, is it?

This has stumped Ying Li...

After all, his master had instructed him not to disturb him unless it was a matter of life and death.

But now, facing a terrifyingly powerful figure like Venerable Lei, does he really dare to say no?

The answer is definitely—I wouldn't dare!

And so, led by Ying Li, Mo Tang and his apprentice arrived at Black Skull City, and there they saw the legendary ancient tomb palace...

Looking at this enormous palace, entirely made of bronze, the countless years have made the ancient bronze appear even more profound. An ancient aura emanates from beneath each stone slab, allowing one to feel the profound and complex history that has been silent for countless years.

The main hall was extremely vast; people standing within it appeared as small as ants. When Mo Tang San looked out, they saw a hundred-zhang-tall bronze platform in the center of the hall, shimmering with seven-colored light, as if something was present there...

Just as Mo Tang San were about to approach again, a figure suddenly appeared in front of them, and a hoarse shout echoed in the hall—

"Halt!"

Mo Tang narrowed his eyes upon seeing the suddenly appearing figure...

This person was none other than the Seven Star Dou Zong clone that I had seen in Black Skull City!

"Teacher!" Ying Li knelt down in fear.

This is his own dereliction of duty; he actually allowed someone to enter this main hall.

But what can he do when facing a Dou Zun- level expert?

The clone ignored Ying Li kneeling on the ground and instead focused all its attention on Venerable Lei ...

"Dou Zun?"

"And with such powerful Lightning Attribute energy, it seems you're the one..."

Although the clone's words were rambling and incoherent, all three people present, except for Ying Li, understood them.

"I never expected you to end up like this. A clone? Are you afraid to show your true face to an old friend?"