Chapter 1101 Authority: Slaying the Demon King of the East

Although Qin Tian's voice remained calm, when he mentioned the words "extraterrestrial evil race," a trace of solemnity, which even he, with his late-stage Saint-level composure, could not completely conceal, flashed in the depths of his eyes, which were as deep as the abyss.

This solemnity was not out of fear, but rather a deep concern about the impending catastrophe and the potential devastation of the people.

Upon hearing this, Mo Yu's sharp gaze softened slightly, and his expression turned solemn.

As his strength and status increased, the levels he came into contact with were already different, and he naturally knew how heavy the dark cloud called 'extraterrestrial evil race' that shrouded the vast world was.

Although the brutality of the ancient war has become a legend, the scars and warnings it left behind are etched deep in the souls of every powerful person who knows that history.

"Brother Qin Tian is absolutely right." Mo Yu nodded slightly, his voice steady.

"Although I live in a remote corner and have only been in Thunder Prison for a short time, I have heard many secrets. The evil races from beyond the realm have never given up their desire to destroy our Great Thousand World. They have been lying dormant for thousands of years, and there must be some earth-shattering plot within them. I just don't know... whether there have been any definite changes recently?"

Qin Tian looked out at the shattered sky beyond the Floating Pagoda Realm, as if he could pierce through the endless void and see the ferocious threat hidden in the depths of darkness.

He sighed softly and said, "The activities of the thirty-two major extraterrestrial evil races, such as the Holy Demon, Black Corpse, Heavenly Demon, and Heart Demon, have become more and more frequent in recent years. Although they no longer have the large armies that pressed on the borders as in ancient times, their spying on the coordinates of the Great Thousand World, their erosion and infiltration of the lower planes, and their harassment of some ancient sealed places are all quietly increasing in intensity and frequency."

He paused, his tone becoming even heavier: "Especially the Northern Wilderness Hills, where the 'Great Thousand Demon Transformation Array' that suppresses the remains of the 'Heavenly Evil God' has endured increasingly stronger impacts over the past thousand years."

The Undying Lord guards that place year-round, rarely leaving even for a moment. The pressure he faces is unimaginable to outsiders. Even when I personally invited him, he only left for a short while before quickly returning.

For thousands of years, I and several old friends, including the True Dragon Emperor, have had to take turns inspecting key locations in various places, never daring to slacken our efforts in the slightest.

Mo Yu listened quietly, a slight ripple stirring in her heart.

He naturally knew the names of the Northern Wilderness Hills, the Heavenly Evil God, and the terrifying existence that even the Immortal Emperor had to risk his life to barely seal away.

If it were allowed to escape, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Thunder Emperor." Qin Tian withdrew his gaze and looked at Mo Yu again, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration and anticipation.

"Do you know that although our Great Thousand World has a vast territory and is full of powerful beings, we are always on the defensive when facing the evil races from beyond the realm? Why is that?"

This is because the evil race occupies the vast and unknown 'extraterrestrial' lands beyond the Great Thousand Worlds, and we have yet to fully ascertain the depth of their foundations and the size of their military forces.

What we need is not just top-tier combat power, but also pillars of strength capable of guarding a region, as stable as Mount Tai, and the power to slay demon kings!

He stretched out his finger and pointed to the east: "Your Thunder Prison rose in the far east of the Great Thousand Worlds, and its territory has spanned nearly a thousand continents. It guards several potentially weak nodes that connect to the chaos outside the domain, such as the 'Eastern Thunder Abyss' and the 'Void Thunder Sea'."

In the past, that area was defended by several super powers. Although there were no major oversights, it was not exactly impregnable.

Now that you have ascended to the Saintly Rank, with your Thunder Prison army strong and well-equipped, and with two allies like Xiao Yan and Lin Dong who share your ideals and beliefs…”

Qin Tian's voice gradually rose, carrying a solemn sense of entrusting a heavy responsibility: "On behalf of the Great Thousand Palace, I earnestly request the Thunder Emperor to officially shoulder the heavy responsibility of guarding the eastern border of the Great Thousand World from this day forward! To suppress the Demon King in the east of the Great Thousand World!"

"To monitor unusual activities outside the realm, to eradicate infiltrating evil forces, to assist in the defense of surrounding forces, and, when necessary, to serve as a crucial spearhead for our Great Thousand World's counterattack against those outside the realm!"

Upon hearing this, even Mo Yu, with her composed nature, felt a slight weight on her shoulders.

This is not just a simple verbal promise, but a weighty responsibility concerning the survival of hundreds of millions of lives!

Guarding a region, especially the eastern front facing threats from beyond the realm, means that from this moment on, his Thunder Prison will officially enter the core sequence of the Great Thousand World to fight against the evil races from beyond the realm. He will stand alongside legendary figures such as Qin Tian, ​​the Undying Lord, and the True Dragon Emperor, jointly supporting the backbone of this world.

He didn't answer immediately, but looked around.

Below lies the ancestral land of the Futu Ancient Clan, scarred and devastated yet still standing. Not far away, Qing Yanjing, her eyes brimming with tears, is finally reunited with her beloved son, while Qing Chen gazes at her son with burning eyes and adoration.

Behind him, in the invisible void, were countless loyal Thunder Prison warriors who were willing to go through fire and water for him.

Further away are Xiao Yan and Lin Dong, his sworn brothers who share life and death experiences and whom he can rely on at any time...

His rise to power was certainly driven by the desire to protect his loved ones and pursue the pinnacle of strength. But when he reached a high enough position and saw a broader world and a heavier shadow, some responsibilities naturally fell on his shoulders.

With great power comes great responsibility; this is no exaggeration.

After a moment of silence, Mo Yu slowly raised his head. In his chaotic eyes, all the sharpness and killing intent were completely suppressed, replaced by a deep and firm feeling like a vast starry sea.

He met Qin Tian's expectant gaze and spoke each word clearly, his voice not loud, yet it seemed to carry the power of thunder, echoing distinctly between heaven and earth.

"Brother Qin Tian has the well-being of the people in mind and has entrusted me with the greater good. Mo Yu... dares not disobey!"

He paused slightly, then continued, "From this day forward, I, Lei Yu, am willing to guard the East for the Great Thousand World! Wherever my banners of Lei Yu reach, that is the border of the Great Thousand World! Any evil demons from beyond the realm who dare to cross this line... whether they are Heavenly Demon Emperors or Profound Demon Emperors, will be annihilated by thunder, their bodies and souls destroyed!"

"it is good!"

A brilliant light flashed in Qin Tian's eyes, and a genuine smile of satisfaction appeared on his face.

"What a powerful statement: 'Those who dare to cross this line will be punished with thunder!' The Thunder Emperor's aura is truly extraordinary! With this promise from you, the East is worry-free!"

He stepped forward, gently patted Mo Yu's shoulder, and whispered, "The specific details of defense, intelligence sharing, and resource allocation will be handled by a specialist from Daqian Palace later."

"Now that you've just assumed this responsibility, if you have any needs or questions, please feel free to contact me, or the True Dragon Emperor, the Azure-Robed Sword Saint, or any of the others. My comrades from the Great Thousand Worlds will certainly lend a helping hand!"

Mo Yu nodded solemnly: "Thank you, Brother Qin Tian. It is my duty to resist foreign aggression and protect our territory. Lei Yu will do his best to live up to your trust."

The two looked at each other, everything understood without words. A tacit understanding and respect based on shared responsibility and a shared belief in protection were quietly established at that moment.

Qin Tian glanced at Qing Yanjing and Qing Chen, who were being protected by Mo Yu, and said gently, "The storm has passed today, and the Thunder Emperor's family is reunited, which is a great joy. I will not disturb you any longer. I still need to inspect the Northern Wilderness Hills and the defense lines in various places. Farewell!"

"Brother Qin Tian, ​​please take care." Mo Yu bowed and saw him off.

Qin Tian laughed heartily, said no more, waved his sleeve, and starlight surged around him. He took a step forward, and his figure merged into the void and disappeared. He came and went with ease, showing the demeanor of a peak powerhouse.

As Qin Tian left, the suffocating tension in the sky above the Floating Pagoda Realm finally dissipated completely.

Sunlight streamed back through the broken clouds, and although the earth was still scarred, it seemed to herald a new beginning.

Mo Yu turned around and looked at Fu Tu Xuan.

At this moment, Fu Tu Xuan's expression was complex, showing exhaustion from the battle and heartache over the depletion of the Ancestral Tower, as well as bewilderment at the sudden change in the situation, and even a hint of... relief that was barely perceptible.

After all, it would be unwise to fight to the death with a Saint-level expert who had been officially entrusted by the Great Thousand Palace to guard the East.

"Elder Futu Xuan," Mo Yu said, his tone much calmer, lacking the previous sharp killing intent.

"This matter ends here. I will take Yan Jing and Chen'er with me. I will not pursue the past for the sake of Brother Qin Tian and the greater good. But I hope you will take care of yourselves."

Fu Tu Xuan's lips twitched slightly, finally turning into a long sigh. He waved his hand dejectedly: "So be it, so be it... Take them away. From today onwards, the Fu Tu Ancient Clan and Lei Yu will... keep to themselves."

Although the Futu Ancient Clan might be able to get closer to Moyu by using Qingyanjing and Qingchen as a bridge, the rigid and inflexible Futu Xuan was clearly unwilling to do so.

Mo Yu said no more. He turned around, reached out, took Qing Yanjing's soft hand in one hand, and took his son Qingchen's small hand in the other.

"Jing'er, Chen'er, let's go home."

Qingyan Jing burst into tears, nodded heavily, her eyes filled with endless happiness and peace.

Qingchen held her father's warm and strong hand tightly, looked up at him with her eyes full of boundless hope for the future.

Mo Yu took one last look at this world of floating pagodas that had witnessed countless ups and downs, his gaze deep and unfathomable.

Then, he took his wife and children, stepped out, and disappeared from the spot.

The next moment, he appeared atop the flagship of the Thunder Prison army, which was standing ready outside the Floating Pagoda Realm.

"Lord of the Prison!" Lei Dong, Zi Huo, Venerable Taishan, and all the other powerful figures of the Thunder Prison shouted in unison, their voices shaking the starry sky, filled with the joy of victory and supreme reverence.

"Issue the order to withdraw the troops and return to the Thunder Continent," Mo Yu calmly commanded.

"I obey the Emperor's decree!"

The massive Thunder Fleet slowly changed direction, like a moving thunder nebula, and sailed away from the territory of the Ancient Buddha Clan, heading east towards their vast Thunder Continent.

With the withdrawal of the Thunder Prison Army, the earth-shattering battle that took place in the ancestral land of the Floating Pagoda Clan could not be truly concealed, despite the Floating Pagoda Xuan Shi's efforts to suppress the news. The terrifying energy fluctuations, the shattered void rifts, and the collision of several sacred auras that dimmed the entire continent could not be truly covered up.

Within days of the dust settling on the great war, all sorts of rumors, some detailed, some exaggerated, and some embellished, spread like wildfire across every corner of the entire world at an unprecedented speed, stirring up a massive wave among all the super powers, ancient races, and even countless rogue cultivators!

"What?! Lei Di Mo Yu single-handedly stormed into the Fu Tu Ancient Clan and interrupted the marriage ceremony between the Maha Ancient Clan and the Fu Tu Ancient Clan?!"

"More than that! Rumor has it that he not only rescued Qing Yanjing, but also reunited with a twelve-year-old boy named Qing Chen! That child is actually his blood relative!"

"Absurd! Two Saint-level experts, Futu Xuan and Maha Tian, ​​joined forces and even brought out the Futu Ancestral Pagoda and the Maha Yin-Yang Bottle, two sacred artifacts of their clan, yet they still couldn't capture him?!"

"Absolutely true! The battle report shows that the Thunder Emperor not only possesses the 'Heavenly Thunder Emperor Body,' which is comparable to the Primordial Dharma Body, but also has a Saint-grade physical body clone. He even summoned the 'Ancient Ancestral Cauldron,' the supreme treasure of the Ancient Desolate Clan! He withstood two great sacred artifacts without being defeated!"

"I heard that even the two Saint-level members of the Black Heaven Ancient Clan, Black Heaven and Black Earth, were involved, and together they managed to fight the Thunder Emperor's physical avatar to a draw!"

"Finally... it was Qin Tian, ​​the Demon-Slaying King of the Great Thousand Palace, who personally descended, bringing with him the might of the Undying Lord who guards the tomb, that finally brought an end to the fighting! The Thunder Emperor was even personally entrusted by Lord Qin Tian with the important task of 'guarding the eastern border of the Great Thousand World'! He is truly the Demon-Slaying King who guards the east!"

One shocking piece of news after another was frantically transmitted, verified, and transmitted again through the intelligence networks of various major forces.

Countless powerful figures from all over the world were stunned into silence, repeatedly verifying the source of the information, and ultimately had no choice but to accept this fact that overturned their understanding.

Those forces that originally had conflicts of interest with Lei Yu were now all silent and trembling with fear.

They finally realized that the Thunder Emperor, who had risen to power in just over a century, was no longer someone they could afford to offend!

Being able to single-handedly confront the sacred artifacts of two ancient clans and force the Demon King to personally mediate, this strength already places him among the top few in the Great Thousand World!

Numerous orders were swiftly issued: disciples were strictly forbidden from clashing with those from Thunder Prison; existing frictions were immediately resolved; and even lavish gifts were prepared for a trip to Thunder Continent to mend relations.

Those forces that were already on good terms with Lei Yu or had trade dealings with him were overjoyed, as if they were sharing in his glory.

They were glad they had bet on the right horse early on. The stronger the Thunder Emperor became, the more secure their backing would be, and the more guaranteed their future interests would be.

As for the super powers and reclusive clans that have always maintained neutrality, their attitudes have also undergone subtle changes.

They began to re-examine Lei Yu, Mo Yu, and the 'lower-dimensional alliance' composed of Mo Yu, Xiao Yan, and Lin Dong.

The potential and unity shown by this alliance, as well as the identity that Mo Yu has now acquired as the 'Demon King Slayer of the East', all mean that they will become a pivotal force in the future world order, and may even lead the way!

Strategies of befriending, observing, or keeping a distance began to be rapidly considered by the bigwigs.

In short, although the battle of Futu has ended, the shockwaves it caused are like ripples created by a boulder thrown into a calm lake, spreading outwards in circles across the world, profoundly and enduringly influencing the future landscape and direction.

After this battle, the name of Lei Di Mo Yu can no longer be simply summarized as a 'newly promoted holy item' or a 'regional overlord'. Instead, it has truly become a symbol of an era, a thunderous mark symbolizing challenge, power, and change, imprinted on the hearts of all living beings.

Although the storm has subsided, everyone vaguely senses that a more magnificent era, one where crises and opportunities coexist, is slowly unfolding with the thunder that cleaved through the shadows of the ancient tribes.

In that battle against the extraterrestrial evil race, this Demon-Slaying King of the East may unleash an even more dazzling display of brilliance…