Chapter 1129 Rising Star of the Eastern Region, a Cover-Up

Since the emergence of the Thunder Emperor, the Flame Emperor, and the Martial Ancestor, the Great Thousand World suddenly gained three top-tier powerhouses. For a time, the power of the Great Thousand World even surpassed that of the menacing extraterrestrial evil race.

Under the leadership of the three powerful rulers, the three major forces of Thunder Prison, Endless Fire Domain, and Martial Realm not only became strong fortresses against the extraterrestrial evil race, but also launched a counterattack against the extraterrestrial evil race and subdued a lot of lost territory.

It can be said that since the fall of the Immortal Emperor in the ancient war, the appearance of Mo Yu and the other two has brought a rare period of peace to the world.

During this period, powerful figures from all over the world emerged one after another, and most of these powerful figures gathered under the Iron Triangle forces. They not only made great contributions in resisting the evil races from outside the realm, but also made the power of the three major forces even greater.

Among them, Lei Xiao of Lei Yu is undoubtedly the most dazzling one.

This person likely appeared approximately three years after Mo Yu went into seclusion.

At that time, in the peaceful eastern territory, without any warning, a brilliant "new star" suddenly rose. Its dazzling light and rapid momentum quickly attracted the attention of many forces in the eastern region and even the vast world.

He calls himself Lei Xiao.

No one knows its origin; it seems to have appeared out of thin air.

He first appeared near the Silent Thunder Abyss, where the Eastern Region borders the area controlled by the evil race from beyond the region.

Although it is not the main battlefield, it has become a dangerous area frequented by adventurers and evil hunters because it is rich in a unique "annihilation lightning crystal" and is often raided by evil race squads.

At that time, a raiding party led by three Netherworld Demon Emperors of the Bone-Eating Demon Clan, who were comparable to the Heavenly Sovereigns of the Spirit Rank, was besieging a medium-sized sect team that had come to collect Thunder Crystals.

That sect elder was merely at the Great Perfection of the Earthly Sovereign realm, and his destruction was imminent.

A streak of purple-gold lightning, like a bolt of lightning piercing the darkness, fell from the heavens without warning.

The lightning faded, revealing a tall and imposing figure.

The newcomer appeared to be a young man with a handsome and resolute face, sharp eyebrows and bright eyes. Strangely, his demeanor was somewhat similar to that of the legendary Demon-Slaying King of the East, Thunder Emperor Mo Yu, yet he possessed a completely different sharpness and aloofness.

He was dressed in a simple, dark purple outfit, with a cloak embroidered with dark gold lightning patterns over it, and his black hair was casually tied up with a lightning-struck wooden hairpin.

There was no strong spiritual pressure emanating from his body, yet he naturally exuded a terrifying aura of thunder, especially his deep eyes, which faintly contained purple-gold lightning as they opened and closed, as if they contained endless destructive power.

He held no weapon, simply watching the three Bone-Eating Demon Emperors lunge at him with sinister smiles.

"Another one sent to his death! Perfect, we can refine them together!" The leading Demon Emperor laughed wildly, his bone claws tearing through the void, carrying a gray-white demonic aura that corroded everything as he reached for the youth's head.

The young man, Lei Xiao, merely raised his eyes slightly and glanced at him.

"Noisy!"

He didn't even raise his hand; his thoughts merely stirred.

"boom!"

Three bolts of purple-gold lightning, each as thick as a bucket and condensed to the extreme, seemed to disregard spatial distance and instantly struck down from the void above the heads of the three Nether Demon Emperors!

The thunder not only contains the most powerful and destructive force, but also faintly carries a power of immortality and indestructibility!

"Ah!" The shrill scream came to an abrupt halt.

The three Netherworld-level Demon Emperors, along with their protective demonic energy and corrosive bone armor, were instantly vaporized like paper under the purple-gold lightning, leaving not even a trace behind!

Only three wisps of faint gray smoke attempted to escape, but they were completely purified by the aftershocks of the thunder.

With a mere gesture, he instantly annihilated three demons!

Moreover, the aura of that thunder was extremely pure and domineering, and it carried an eternal and indestructible meaning, as if it were an immortal divine thunder!

The rescued sect cultivators were stunned and even forgot to express their gratitude.

By the time they came to their senses, the purple figure had already transformed into a bolt of lightning and vanished into the horizon, leaving only the lingering, soul-chilling echo of immortal thunder in the air.

“Lei Xiao…” The rescued sect elder murmured this unfamiliar yet powerful name and quickly reported the matter.

However, the intelligence network of the Prince of Zhendong knew nothing about this person, as if he had sprung from a stone.

The matter of the Silent Thunder Abyss is only the beginning.

In the following months, the name Lei Xiao began to appear frequently on various battlefields, conflict points, and even on resource continents occupied by the evil race on the eastern border.

His actions seemed to follow no fixed pattern; sometimes he would help caravans or monks attacked by the evil race, and sometimes he would actively seek out and wipe out small groups of evil infiltrators.

Sometimes they would even go alone, breaking into heavily defended outposts of the extraterrestrial evil race, wreaking havoc on them, and then disappearing without a trace.

Each strike is accompanied by that signature, domineering, and immortal purple-gold lightning.

His fighting style is concise, efficient, and ruthless; he often kills with a single blow, showing no mercy.

More and more powerful evil beings died at his hands, from a demon king comparable to a Great Perfection Earthly Sovereign to a Netherworld Demon Emperor comparable to a Heavenly Sovereign of the Spiritual Grade.

On one occasion, it was rumored that he encountered a Xuanmo Emperor from the "Flame Hell Demon Clan" who was comparable to an early-stage Immortal. After a fierce battle lasting half a day, he used an "Immortal Thunder Spear" that seemed capable of piercing through the Milky Way to nail the demon core and the demon soul together into the void!

Although the Demon King ultimately self-destructed his demon core, severely injuring Lei Xiao, the fall of a being comparable to the Celestial Supreme Xuan Demon Emperor completely shook the Eastern Region with Lei Xiao's name!

His strength is generally assessed as that of a Celestial Supreme!

Moreover, he was by no means a novice; his control over lightning and his unique immortal lightning intent made many veteran immortals tremble with fear.

What's even more astonishing is his cultivation method and Dharma body.

Some people once saw him from afar, when he was fighting against a powerful enemy, his body burst out with golden light, and a purple-gold Dharma body that was cast in purple-gold, wrapped with countless thunder runes, and exuding an ancient and indestructible aura briefly appeared!

The aura and appearance emanating from that Dharma body actually vaguely matched the legendary immortal golden body!

In other words, Lei Xiao actually cultivated one of the five original Dharma bodies, the lower level of the Eternal Immortal Body, the Immortal Golden Body!

Although the Immortal Golden Body is not ranked very high, all the powerful beings in the Great Thousand Worlds know that all those who cultivate the Immortal Golden Body are qualified to go to the Maha Ancient Clan to compete for the qualification to inherit the Eternal Immortal Body.

Lei Xiao's sudden emergence naturally attracted great attention from the Zhen Dong Prince's Mansion.

Qing Yanjing personally intervened, and even Lei Dong mobilized all intelligence resources to investigate, but still found nothing.

This person seems to have no past. Every time he appears, he is like a ghost. After completing his mission or achieving his goal, he disappears without a trace. Even the Sky-Patrolling Thunder Eye Network has difficulty locking onto his whereabouts for a long time.

“His lightning… although different from my husband’s chaotic lightning, is fundamentally powerful and has the same restraint over evil.”

As Qing Yanjing looked at the crystal images of Lei Xiao's battle records, a hint of doubt and deep thought flashed in her beautiful eyes.

"Moreover, although his appearance is different from my husband's... his temperament is indeed somewhat similar to my husband's. Could it be..."

She thought of some cultivation ideas that Mo Yu had mentioned before he went into seclusion, but Mo Yu did not elaborate on them.

She suppressed her suspicions and ordered the intelligence department to continue the investigation, but not to take any hostile or restrictive actions. As long as Lei Xiao was targeting the extraterrestrial evil race and posed no harm to the Eastern Region, she would wait and see for the time being.

Lei Xiao's appearance also sparked widespread speculation among other forces in the Eastern Region and throughout the entire Great Thousand World.

"Just who is this Lei Xiao? He's so young yet already possesses the cultivation of a Celestial, and his combat power is terrifying!"

"This person not only cultivated the Immortal Golden Body, but also integrated the essence of immortality into the lightning. What terrifying talent! In the future, this person may very well compete for the Eternal Immortal Body!"

"Yes, his lightning techniques are incredibly powerful! They seem to be specifically designed to counter evil spirits, far more powerful than ordinary lightning techniques!"

"Could he be a peerless genius cultivated by some reclusive ancient clan, who is now entering the world for training?"

“I don’t think so… Don’t you think that the time he appeared was right after the Thunder Emperor went into seclusion? Moreover, although he acted independently, it seems that he has never clashed with the forces of the Zhen Dong Prince’s Mansion? There is even a hint of coordination between them?”

The last guess has sparked a lot of speculation.

However, Lei Xiao and Mo Yu's lightning attributes are clearly different, and Mo Yu's seclusion is a top secret, so outsiders have no way of knowing the details of his cultivation. Therefore, this speculation is limited to private discussions.

As time went on, Lei Xiao's achievements became more and more brilliant, and his reputation became more and more renowned.

He not only hunted down powerful members of the evil race, but also began to selectively intervene in some large-scale border conflicts.

During the Battle of Shadow Canyon, a garrison patrol from the Eastern Region was ambushed by a mixed force of Shadow Demons and Blade Demons that outnumbered them several times over, and found themselves in dire straits.

Lei Xiao rode alone, charging into the battlefield like a thunder god of war, trapping the enemy's main force with a mysterious and unpredictable Immortal Thunder Domain.

He then wielded a Thunderclap Sword formed from pure lightning, and amidst the vast army, he slew three Shadow Demon Emperors and one Blade Demon Emperor, forcefully breaking through the enemy ranks to rescue the trapped troops, sustaining only minor injuries himself.

After this battle, Lei Xiao's name was widely praised among the border guards, and many soldiers regarded him as an idol.

During the battle for the Burning Star Mining Area, Lei Xiao clashed with "Red Serpent Old Demon," a late-stage Immortal cultivator from the Western Heaven Continent who coveted the mining area.

The two fought fiercely in the sky above the mining area for a day and a night. Although Lei Xiao's cultivation was slightly inferior, he managed to fight the Crimson Serpent Demon to a standstill by relying on the powerful defense of his Immortal Golden Body and the domineering attack of his Purple-Gold Divine Lightning.

Finally, fearing the possible intervention of the Prince of Zhendong, the other party withdrew voluntarily, thus preserving ownership of the mining area.

This battle allowed Lei Xiao's reputation to extend beyond the Eastern Region, becoming known to powerful figures in other parts of the Great Thousand World.

Thus, in just two short years, the name Lei Xiao has become a resounding new symbol in the Eastern Region and even the entire world.

He is mysterious, powerful, and has an outstanding record of battles. He specializes in killing evil spirits and his behavior is both righteous and wicked, yet he seems to be secretly on the side of the Zhen Dong Prince's Mansion.

Inside Thunder Prison, the attitude towards Lei Xiao, who suddenly appeared, was powerful, and seemed to have no ill intentions towards Thunder Prison, was complicated.

There was admiration for its power and curiosity about its strength, but also a hint of worry.

Is such a powerful, uncontrollable immortal being active in the Eastern Region a blessing or a curse?

However, this concern did not last long. Just as Lei Xiao's name was at its zenith, and his lone wolf image and outstanding achievements became a hot topic of discussion in the Eastern Region and even the entire world.

Deep within the Zhen Dong Prince's Mansion, the long-sealed Chaos Thunder Source Secret Realm emitted a long, resonant ripple that even caused the entire Thunder Continent to subtly resonate.

Lei Di Mo Yu has emerged from seclusion.

Although he only appeared briefly, his aura held back, the thunderous imperial might that he unintentionally revealed was even more profound and vast than before his seclusion, making all the powerful individuals who sensed it feel awe.

Clearly, this Eastern Ruler's cultivation has improved once again.

After emerging from seclusion, Mo Yu did not immediately begin to handle government affairs in a grand manner. Instead, after listening to Qing Yanjing and others' detailed report on the situation in the Eastern Region in recent years, especially the mysterious expert Lei Xiao, he fell into a brief period of contemplation.

A few days later, a royal edict for recruiting talents, bearing the seal of the King of Zhen Dong and the seal of the Eastern Garrison Commander of the Great Thousand Palace, was issued from the Thunder Emperor Palace, sent to the Eastern Region, and quickly spread to various forces in the Great Thousand World who were paying attention to this matter.

The imperial edict was concise yet solemn, praising Lei Xiao for stepping forward during the crisis in the Eastern Region, repeatedly vanquishing evil spirits, and for his great achievements.

The King of Zhendong cherishes his talent and admires his righteousness. He sincerely invites him to the Thunder Continent to meet and discuss the grand plan to subdue the demons. The King of Zhendong's Palace is willing to vacate the left side of the palace and treat him with the utmost respect, so as to jointly protect the people of the Eastern Region.

The imperial edict was written in a sincere tone, giving Lei Xiao extremely high praise and courtesy. It not only demonstrated the Zhen Dong Prince's Mansion's eagerness to seek out talented people, but also implied its recognition of Lei Xiao's status and its intention to recruit him.

This edict caused an uproar in the Eastern Regions.

Countless eyes were focused on the mysterious and solitary Lei Xiao, speculating whether he would accept this olive branch from the overlord of the East.

After all, given Lei Xiao's arrogant personality and independent style, it remains to be seen whether he would be willing to be bound by the Prince's Mansion.

More than a month after the imperial edict was issued, just when everyone thought Lei Xiao might ignore it or politely decline it.

A dazzling purple-gold lightning bolt ignored the layers of restrictions and patrol fleets surrounding the Thunder Continent, and landed directly on the square in front of the main hall of the East Town King's Mansion in a seemingly flamboyant yet precisely controlled manner.

As the lightning dissipated, it revealed Lei Xiao, a figure renowned throughout the Eastern Region.

He was still dressed in a dark purple outfit, with a thunder patterned cloak, a cold face, and sharp eyes. The purple-gold thunder that flowed around him was distinct from the magnificent thunder symbolizing the Zhen Dong Prince's Mansion in the square.

He ignored the guards of the royal palace who were rapidly gathering around him, their expressions wary, and the many powerful figures who had rushed over upon hearing the news. He simply raised his head and calmly looked at the majestic palace gate.

The palace doors slowly opened.

Mo Yu, dressed in casual clothes, walked out slowly, accompanied by his wives Qing Yanjing, Lei Feier, Xiao Yu, Ya Fei, and Yun Yun.

He wore a gentle yet dignified smile as his gaze met Lei Xiao's on the square.

The two exchanged a glance, their eyes flickering slightly, a meaningful look appearing deep within them.

If someone could read minds, they would know what Mo Yu and Lei Xiao were thinking at that moment when they saw them.

"My true self, my clone, it's been a long time..."