The Legend of the Princess' Counterattack

Chapter 777 Chu Mochen's Candle Dragon Bloodline Awakens

The night was as dark as ink, and the back mountain was eerily silent. Only the wind rustled through the trees, a sound that seemed to speak of some unknown fear. Chu Mochen, alone, slowly walked deeper into the back mountain. His steps were steady, yet tinged with a hint of urgency, his eyes gleaming with determination and anticipation. Today, he decided to awaken the dormant Candle Dragon bloodline within him. This was not only a matter of his own strength, but also of his ability to better protect Yun Yao.

In a secluded valley, Chu Mochen paused. He slowly retrieved the "War Halberd Remnant Soul" he had brought back from the Divine Medicine Garden. The remnant emanated a faint, mysterious light, as if imbued with boundless power. Chu Mochen took a deep breath, clasped the remnant in both hands, and pressed it to his chest. Instantly, a powerful force surged into him like a surging tide. His body trembled violently, veins bulged on his skin, and beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.

"Ah—" Chu Mochen roared in agony as dragon scales began to cover his entire body at a visible speed. The scales shone with a cold metallic sheen, hard and sharp. His pupils instantly slitted into vertical lines, his gaze revealing a sense of majesty and dominance, like a long-dormant divine beast about to awaken. The battle song from his previous life's Divine Monarch Palace faintly lingered in his ears, its stirring melody resonating in his mind, awakening dormant memories.

"I am the Lord of War and Halberd, master of the ways of slaughter across the three thousand worlds—" With a roar that resounded through the heavens, the remnant's soul merged perfectly with his own. Chu Mochen's realm soared like a rocket, breaking through from the Spiritual Transformation Realm directly to the mid-stage Void Realm. Powerful force surged within him, and behind him emerged twelve pairs of battle wings blazing with karmic fire. The flames were blazing and dazzling, instantly dispelling the surrounding darkness.

However, the awakening of this powerful force did not come without a price. The side effects of his bloodline awakening overwhelmed him like a surging tide, and Chu Mochen's consciousness was gradually overtaken by the obsession of the War Halberd Divine Lord. His eyes grew cold and empty, and the only remaining thought in his heart was the frantic thought of "protecting her." At this moment, he seemed to have forgotten who he was, determined only to protect the precious person in his heart at all costs.

At that moment, Yun Yao noticed something strange in the back mountain and hurried over. From a distance, she saw Chu Mochen emanating a powerful and terrifying aura, and the twelve pairs of battle wings made her heart tighten. "Chu Mochen!" Yun Yao shouted, trying to wake him up.

Chu Mochen's body trembled slightly when he heard Yun Yao's voice, but his obsession quickly took over. He turned abruptly, a flicker of confusion in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a cold murderous intent. He waved his wings and rushed towards Yun Yao, his speed as fast as a black lightning.

Yun Yao was startled by this and quickly cast a defensive spell. Her hands quickly formed seals, and a transparent shield formed in front of her. Chu Mochen's attack slammed into the shield, the powerful impact causing Yun Yao to retreat repeatedly, a trace of blood oozing from the corner of her mouth.

"Chu Mochen, it's me!" Yun Yao shouted anxiously, her eyes filled with worry and pain. She didn't understand why Chu Mochen suddenly attacked her. Could it be that the power of his awakened bloodline had made him lose his mind?

Chu Mochen turned a deaf ear and continued to attack frantically. Each of his attacks was powerful, as if he wanted to completely destroy Yun Yao. Yun Yao defended herself while looking for an opportunity to get close to Chu Mochen, trying to awaken his consciousness. She knew that Chu Mochen must be controlled by some force at this moment, and she couldn't give up.

As Yun Yao struggled to hold on, she suddenly remembered their twin soul fires. Perhaps, these twin soul fires could awaken Chu Mochen's consciousness. With this thought, Yun Yao gritted her teeth and mobilized her inner strength, attempting to ignite the twin soul fires. However, Chu Mochen's attacks were too fierce, and Yun Yao could not concentrate at all.

Just as Yun Yao felt despair, her mind suddenly flashed back to every moment of their time together. The heartbeat of their first encounter, the steadfastness they maintained during life and death together, and all those warm and beautiful memories. These memories, like a warm force, surged into her heart, restoring her confidence.

"Chu Mochen, you can't do this! We still have a lot to do together!" Yun Yao shouted, her eyes gleaming with determination. She once again mobilized her strength and finally succeeded in igniting her twin soul flames. The soul fire burned within her, emitting a warm and gentle light, like a beacon in the darkness.

The power of the Twin Soul Fires instantly spread throughout Chu Mochen's body. His attack faltered slightly, and a glimmer of clarity flashed in his eyes. Yun Yao was delighted when she saw this, and quickly increased her strength, injecting all the power of the Twin Soul Fires into Chu Mochen's body.

Under the impact of the twin soul flames, Chu Mochen's obsession began to gradually dissipate. His eyes were no longer cold, but filled with pain and confusion. He looked at Yun Yao before him, the blood at the corner of her mouth and her anxious eyes, and a sharp pain pierced his heart. "Yao'er..." Chu Mochen called out Yun Yao's name weakly, his body trembling.

Seeing Chu Mochen regain consciousness, Yun Yao felt relieved. She quickly stepped forward and supported Chu Mochen. "How are you?" Yun Yao asked with concern, her eyes full of worry.

Chu Mochen looked at Yun Yao, his heart filled with guilt. "I'm sorry, Yao'er, I almost hurt you." Chu Mochen said self-reproachfully, his voice choking with sobs.

Yun Yao shook her head gently and hugged Chu Mochen tightly in her arms. "It's okay, it's okay. As long as you're okay, that's all that matters." Yun Yao said softly, tears glistening in her eyes.

As the two embraced, a mysterious power suddenly surged from Chu Mochen's body. This power, unlike the previous power of the Candle Dragon bloodline, was gentler, yet contained a powerful vitality. Yun Yao was surprised to find that Chu Mochen's body was rapidly recovering, and the damage he had previously suffered from the awakening of his bloodline disappeared in an instant.

"This is..." Yun Yao asked in surprise, her eyes full of confusion.

Chu Mochen felt the changes in his body, a hint of surprise on his face. "I don't know either, but I can feel that this power seems to be helping me integrate the Candle Dragon bloodline, allowing me to better control this power." Chu Mochen said, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

Yun Yao was delighted upon hearing this. She knew this might be a turning point, a chance for Chu Mochen to completely control the Candle Dragon bloodline. "Then let's go back quickly and find a safe place so you can consolidate your realm," Yun Yao said, grabbing Chu Mochen's hand and preparing to leave.

However, at this moment, a strong and evil aura suddenly came from a distance. This aura made Yun Yao and Chu Mochen's hearts tighten, and they knew that trouble was coming.

"It seems someone doesn't want us to have an easy time," Chu Mochen said coldly, a murderous look flashing in his eyes. Although he had just experienced the pain of his bloodline awakening, his strength was now far greater than before. He believed that with his current strength, he would be able to protect Yun Yao.

Yun Yao nodded, her eyes filled with vigilance. She gripped her weapon tightly, ready to face the impending challenge. "Whoever dares to provoke us will be defeated!" Yun Yao said firmly.

Soon, a group of black-robed demon cultivators appeared before them. Their eyes were cold, and they exuded a strong demonic aura. The leader was a middle-aged man with a ferocious face. He looked at Yun Yao and Chu Mochen, a glint of greed in his eyes.

"Yun Yao, Chu Mochen, hand over the Heaven-Defying Fate Disk and the Candle Dragon Bloodline, and I will spare your lives!" the middle-aged man shouted loudly, his voice full of threats.

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen exchanged a glance, a sneer flashing in their eyes. How could they possibly hand over the Heaven-Defying Fate Disk and the Candle Dragon Bloodline to these demonic cultivators? "Dream on!" Chu Mochen said coldly, the halberd in his hand instantly appearing, emitting a powerful force.

When the middle-aged man saw Yun Yao and Chu Mochen refuse, a flicker of anger flashed in his eyes. "Then don't blame us for being rude! Attack!" With his command, all the demon cultivators rushed towards Yun Yao and Chu Mochen.

A fierce battle ensued. Chu Mochen wielded his halberd, each strike packing immense force, repelling the approaching demonic cultivators one by one. Yun Yao, unwilling to be outdone, unleashed a variety of spells, fighting alongside Chu Mochen. Twin soul flames flickered between them, providing them with immense strength.

However, these demon cultivators were numerous and their strength was not to be underestimated. As the battle continued, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen gradually felt a bit exhausted. At this moment, the middle-aged man suddenly cast a powerful spell, and a black beam of light shot towards Yun Yao.

Chu Mochen was startled upon seeing this and quickly stepped in front of Yun Yao. The beam of light slammed into Chu Mochen fiercely, the powerful force causing him to spit out blood again. "Chu Mochen!" Yun Yao shouted anxiously, her eyes filled with heartache.

Chu Mochen wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and looked at Yun Yao, forcing a smile. "I'm fine, don't worry." Chu Mochen said, but in his heart he was thinking about how to fight back.

At this moment, Chu Mochen suddenly felt the power of the Candle Dragon bloodline within him boiling again. With a sudden thought, he decided to take a chance. He closed his eyes, mobilized all the strength within him, and unleashed the full force of his Candle Dragon bloodline.

Instantly, Chu Mochen's aura grew even more terrifying, the flames on his twelve pairs of wings burning even more vigorously. With a loud roar, he fiercely swung his halberd toward the middle-aged man. A powerful golden light flashed, striking the middle-aged man before he could react, his body instantly exploding into a cloud of blood.

The other demon cultivators, seeing their leader slain, were instantly filled with fear. They turned and attempted to flee. Chu Mochen, however, would not let them go easily. He brandished his halberd and pursued the fleeing demon cultivators. Yun Yao also followed Chu Mochen, and together they eliminated all of them.

After the battle, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen were both exhausted. They supported each other as they headed towards their sect. Although they had won this battle, they realized the road ahead was still filled with challenges.

Yet, they weren't afraid. They knew that as long as they were together, no difficulty could stump them. They believed that one day, they would overcome all obstacles and find their true happiness. And Chu Mochen's awakening Candle Dragon bloodline would be a significant aid in their journey. In the future, they would work together to write their own legend.