The elements of thunder and fire, as the most violent forces of nature, are inherently difficult to perfectly fuse together. However, whether it's the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame of the Dou Qi Continent or the Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder of the Shenxiao Continent, through some unknown method, these two forces have been seamlessly integrated, allowing both fire and thunder to manifest their full power simultaneously.
As the master of Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder, Mo Yu was no stranger to it.
In its prime, when the Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder surged with thunder, a faintly visible enormous red flame-like Vermilion Bird would weave through the lightning.
It is said that when the Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder first formed, it devoured an adult Vermilion beast. After hundreds or even thousands of years of refinement, it evolved into what it is today.
One must understand that the strength of an adult Vermilion, when converted to the Dou Qi Continent, would at least be at the level of a Dou Zun.
Thus, after absorbing the Vermilion's potent fiery strength, it created a balance between the powers of thunder and fire.
The reason Mo Yu chose the Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder was precisely because of the immense firepower it contained.
He knew that on the Dou Qi Continent, there exists a profession that stands above regular fighters: the Alchemist!
Alchemists, as the name suggests, are those capable of refining various miraculous pills that enhance strength. Any alchemist would be fiercely sought after by the major forces, enjoying a status of unparalleled importance.
The reason alchemists are treated with such respect is due to their rarity and practical utility. Becoming an alchemist requires extremely harsh conditions.
First, one's attribute must be of fire. Additionally, there must be a trace of wood energy within that fire to serve as a catalyst for refining pills.
The original owner of Mo Yu's current body had a water attribute, but for reasons unknown, after his soul was reborn, his constitution slowly began to shift towards a thunder attribute.
This meant Mo Yu was inherently unqualified to become an alchemist.
But Mo Yu didn't care. The essential conditions for refining pills boiled down to three things: materials, a fire seed, and soul perception.
Materials, naturally, refer to various rare herbs and treasures.
Though he couldn't yet acquire the materials, he already possessed the other two conditions.
This was why he chose the Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder.
In terms of fire seeds, the Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder was no weaker than the famed Heavenly Flames. Its power far surpassed flames produced by fire-attributed Dou Qi, and the thunder within it even had the effect of removing impurities.
In terms of fire seeds, Mo Yu had already outclassed 99% of alchemists.
As for soul perception, in his previous life as one of the top powerhouses of the continent, though his strength was lost after being reborn, his soul perception still far exceeded that of ordinary people. Even the current head of the Xiao family, Xiao Zhan, a 5-star Da Dou Shi, could not compare to him.
Though Mo Yu wasn't particularly skilled in alchemy techniques, having witnessed countless master alchemists refine pills in his past life, he had absorbed enough knowledge to surpass most ordinary alchemists.
Thus, the Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder was not only Mo Yu's trump card in combat but also his key to becoming an outstanding alchemist, freeing him from the concern of early-stage resources.
After all, the reason alchemists are so valuable is that they control vast resources.
Whether it's cultivation resources or personal connections, having the status of an alchemist was something Mo Yu valued greatly.
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In a quiet, tidy room, a young man stared at the palm-sized silver snake-like Innate Thunder Source in his hand.
As soon as the Innate Thunder Source appeared, a wave of the Vermilion's imposing presence surged forth.
Despite the violent and terrifying aura of the Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder in front of him, Mo Yu felt no fear, only a sense of familiarity.
After all, in his past life, as the master of Thunder Soul, Mo Yu had a unique bond with these types of mystical thunder.
Having been eroded by the endless void for countless ages, the Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder no longer possessed the majestic glory it once had in the Shenxiao Continent. It had now been reduced to a small source of Thunder Soul, on the verge of extinction. Only by sensing it deeply could one detect the violent and terrifying power within.
But Mo Yu didn't mind. With his existence, he would ensure that this Thunder Soul wouldn't remain unknown on the Dou Qi Continent.
The next task was to awaken the Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder and fully control it with his current body.
Awakening it was simple—he only needed to input Dou Qi into it.
However, Mo Yu's current strength was only at the 4th stage of Dou Zhi Qi, and Dou Qi only generates after reaching the level of Dou Zhe and condensing a cyclone within one's body. In other words, Mo Yu couldn't even awaken the thunder source right now.
But there was an exception. As the former master of the Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder, Mo Yu could still infuse it with Dou Zhi Qi.
With that thought, Mo Yu no longer hesitated. He began circulating the Dou Zhi Qi within him, slowly channeling the weak energy into the Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder.
Unknowingly, a quarter of an hour passed. The strain of continuously outputting Dou Zhi Qi had turned Mo Yu's face pale, a clear sign that his body was being pushed to its limits.
"Damn it, my strength is still too weak. I can't keep this up."
Feeling the dwindling Dou Zhi Qi within him and the unresponsive Innate Thunder Source in his palm, Mo Yu frowned.
With his current 4th stage Dou Zhi Qi, he couldn't sustain such prolonged output. Continuing would only risk damaging his foundation, which would be a costly mistake.
Just as he was about to stop and give up in disappointment, a sudden change occurred.
The previously dim and lifeless Thunder Soul source began to flicker with silver light. Like a nimble little snake, it sensed its master's presence and slowly started to revive.
Though the energy was still weak, as if it could vanish at any moment, it had undeniably come back to life!
Seeing this, Mo Yu, despite his pale face, couldn't help but smile.
It worked!
Now, all he needed was to find a large amount of natural resources or suitable energy for the Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder to absorb, and he could restore it to its peak.
But before that, Mo Yu needed to fully control it with his current body.
Staring at the thunder and fire-filled Thunder Soul source before him, Mo Yu narrowed his eyes and then opened his mouth, swallowing it in one gulp.
As the Thunder Soul source entered his body, a sensation akin to being electrocuted surged through every inch of his being.
It felt as if Mo Yu had become one with the thunder itself. Countless electric currents flowed through his meridians, bringing with them unbearable waves of paralysis.
His arms tightly wrapped around his body as he collapsed to the ground, curling up in pain, enduring the non-human-like torment.
The agony lasted for about ten minutes before gradually subsiding.
When the final trace of pain left his body, Mo Yu's trembling form finally calmed down. He took a few deep breaths, lying weakly on the ground.
As he lay on his back, a surge of scorching heat and electric energy permeated his bones. With each pulse of this energy, Mo Yu felt something seep into the depths of his bones, leaving behind a subtle tingling sensation.
"Fortunately, the Thunder Soul recognized my aura in the end. Otherwise, with my mere 4th stage Dou Zhi Qi, even an ordinary Dou Zhe would have been killed by the combination of thunder and fire."
Mo Yu sighed, feeling a sense of relief and caution towards his earlier recklessness.
Despite his extraordinary achievements in his previous life, his current strength was still too weak. Caution was paramount in all matters.
Nevertheless, this risky endeavor wasn't without reward. Mo Yu smiled as he sensed the rapid surge in his strength.
"Dou Zhi Qi, 6th stage!"