BTTH : I am Thunder Emperor

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"Pledge your loyalty to me?"

Hearing the words of the leader of the Fierce Tiger Gang, Mo Yu paused, his lips curving into an inscrutable smile.

Though loyalty was not highly valued on the Dou Qi Continent, no matter the world, loyalty remained a praiseworthy virtue.

Typically, one would not easily swear allegiance or offer loyalty unless thoroughly resolved. After all, the human heart is complex.

Yao Lao's current predicament was precisely because he was betrayed by a trusted disciple. With his strength and influence, if it weren't for an insider, even the Hall of Souls would have found it difficult to capture him.

Even those closest can betray. So, betrayal and intrigue are abundant on the Dou Qi Continent.

Thus, upon hearing Ling Feng's pledge of loyalty, Mo Yu felt neither the thrill of dominance nor the joy of having subordinates flock to his side. Instead, a trace of scrutiny flickered in his eyes.

In the isolation of the Black-Corner Region, Mo Yu had no intention of joining any faction, making it essential for him to form his own.

But forming a faction was easier said than done. Having once commanded a great force in his past life, Mo Yu understood well that while forming a faction could be straightforward, it could also be fraught with difficulty.

The difficulty lay in the fierce competition across all continents. The rise of any new faction inevitably attracted the hostility and suppression of existing ones.

One misstep could lead to complete ruin.

Yet forming a faction could be simple with just two essential components: people and money.

People are the foundation. Without people, there's no faction. The more people, the stronger the faction. A faction requires not only top experts but also a solid backbone and an ever-growing base of disciples. Only then can it sustain healthy development.

Money is the lifeline of a faction. With so many to support, there's always a need for funds to recruit, train, and develop experts. Without funds, the core members might remain unaffected, but the lower ranks will struggle, eventually causing the faction to weaken due to a lack of fresh blood.

For Mo Yu, money was not a big issue. As an weapon refiner, he could amass significant wealth by refining artifacts in seclusion.

What he lacked was people—specifically, middle and lower-level members. With the transformative success of his Zi Huo, Mo Yu was not in urgent need of top-tier experts.

So, when Ling Feng pledged the loyalty of his entire gang, Mo Yu's heart stirred with ideas.

His gaze swept over the members of the Fierce Tiger Gang, and he was slightly surprised by their strength.

Of the thirty or so gang members, the leader, Ling Feng, was a Six-Star Da Dou Shi, and five others were Da Dou Shi, while the remaining were mostly Dou Shi.

In the Black-Corner Region, this force might not be much, but in the Jia Ma Empire, it was more powerful than even the Xiao Clan.

Moreover, Ling Feng was young yet already a Six-Star Da Dou Shi. If the Fierce Tiger Gang were a first-rate faction, he might have already reached Dou Ling.

Such talent was quite impressive.

If he could use the Fierce Tiger Gang as a foundation, forming his own faction would become far more convenient…

Meanwhile, the members of the Fierce Tiger Gang exchanged glances when their leader announced loyalty to this mysterious silver-eyed man.

Ling Feng's sudden decision left them bewildered.

A few elders from the gang were about to advise against it, but upon noticing the determination in Ling Feng's eyes and the towering, intimidating man beside him, they sighed and held their peace.

The Fierce Tiger Gang was teetering on the edge, with one misstep potentially plunging them into an abyss. Aligning with this mysterious young man might offer a chance for a new beginning.

With this shared sentiment, Mo Yu nodded slightly.

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Half an hour later, at the Fierce Tiger Gang's headquarters.

After accepting the gang's loyalty, Mo Yu naturally went to inspect his new territory.

Located in the northwest corner of Shi Yan City, the headquarters of the Fierce Tiger Gang was unclaimed by any major power, allowing them to establish a foothold there.

However, since they had only recently arrived, their territory was small, occupying just a corner of the street.

Inside the headquarters' main hall, seated at the head of the hall, Mo Yu looked at a large chunk of Crimson Essence Copper offered by Ling Feng, a hint of satisfaction spreading across his lips.

With Fire Spark Stone and Crimson Essence Copper, in just over half a month since arriving in the Black-Corner Region, he had already gathered two of the main materials required to forge the Spirit-Merging Holy Chalice. How could he not be pleased?

With these two materials, although he couldn't craft the Spirit-Merging Holy Chalice, he could begin refining a Minor Holy Chalice.

The Minor Holy Chalice was a fourth-grade weapon. Though it couldn't compare to the Spirit-Merging Holy Chalice, it could greatly aid in soul cultivation. With his current soul strength at the fourth-grade level, the Minor Holy Chalice could help him reach fifth-grade within half a year.

A fifth-grade soul strength was on par with a Dou Wang. At that level, Mo Yu would be able to refine fifth-grade weapons.

The value of fifth-grade weapons would ensure Mo Yu never lacked for gold.

With this in mind, Mo Yu's mood brightened. After storing the Crimson Essence Copper in his beast ring, he looked toward those gathered below him.

Beside him stood the ever-faithful Zi Huo. A short distance away stood Ling Feng, several Fierce Tiger Gang elders, and dozens of elite members.

To Mo Yu's surprise, the gang even had a second-grade weapon refiner.

"This is Elder Meng Yang," Ling Feng introduced, noticing Mo Yu's gaze on a stern-faced middle-aged man. "He's not only the weapon refiner of the Fierce Tiger Gang but was also a friend of my father. Over the years, Elder Meng's contributions have been invaluable in keeping our gang grounded in Diyan City."

As Mo Yu's gaze fell upon him, Meng Yang respectfully cupped his hands, deeply impressed by Mo Yu's aid to the Fierce Tiger Gang and awed by Zi Huo's terrifying power.

Mo Yu nodded. Although weapon refiners were rarer than alchemists, they weren't particularly uncommon in the Black-Corner Region. Many magic-core weapons in the region's auction houses were crafted by local weapon refiners.

Ling Feng then introduced the other elders of the gang one by one.

With Ling Feng's introductions, Mo Yu soon had a thorough understanding of the Fierce Tiger Gang's resources.

Although they were no longer in their prime, they still had some strength. They counted six Da Dou Shi among their ranks, with forty to fifty elite Dou Shi, and nearly a hundred regular members.

It was no wonder the Wolf Fang Gang wanted to eliminate them. It wasn't just for the Crimson Essence Copper; if the Fierce Tiger Gang secured a firm hold in Shi Yan City, they would indeed threaten the Wolf Fang Gang's interests.

While Mo Yu observed those around him, they too were observing him.

They felt mixed emotions about their leader's decision to pledge loyalty to this youth: some were hopeful, some indifferent, others dissatisfied…

Ignoring these reactions, Mo Yu finally broke the silence, looking toward Ling Feng and asking calmly, "Why do you want to join me?"

He could see that Ling Feng was not a deceitful man, one of the reasons he had accepted his pledge—no one wanted a subordinate who could betray them at any moment.

Upon hearing the question, Ling Feng hesitated, lowering his head. After a moment of silence, he raised his gaze, his eyes filled with resolve, and bowed toward Mo Yu. "To tell you the truth, Young Master, my loyalty to you is driven by a desire for revenge. I hope that, one day, I can avenge my father!"

"If I'm not mistaken, your father was killed by the Barbarian Beast Sect. So why do you believe that following me will lead to your revenge?" Mo Yu tapped his finger lightly on the table, his tone calm.

Ling Feng's expression remained unchanged as he respectfully replied, "Because of intuition. My instincts tell me, Young Master, that your depths are unfathomable. Following you, I'll one day have my revenge!"

"Oh…" Mo Yu raised his eyebrow slightly. He had assumed Ling Feng's allegiance was because of Zi Huo's power, not because of any confidence in him personally.

Whether the statement was sincere or not, Ling Feng's loyalty, for now, seemed trustworthy.

Besides, Mo Yu had little fear of betrayal; as long as he remained strong, he would have nothing to fear.

Having resolved to transform the Fierce Tiger Gang into his own force, Mo Yu made no delay. He rose, sweeping his silver eyes across the hall.

The Extreme Silver Silver Eyes were Mo Yu's first innate ability after awakening his Heavenly Thunder Body, and their power was overwhelming. Even without activating them fully, a faint pressure emanated from his gaze, striking awe into the crowd.

Sensing this pressure, the elders of the Fierce Tiger Gang, who had initially been dissatisfied with Ling Feng's unilateral decision, were startled, stowing away their grievances.

Since they hadn't seen Mo Yu in action before, they had assumed he relied on family influence and a Dou Wang guard to bolster his standing, doubting his own strength.

However, feeling the terrifying pressure in Mo Yu's silver eyes, they finally realized that behind his youthful appearance was a truly formidable power.

As most of the Fierce Tiger Gang members' expressions changed, Ling Feng remained calm, as if Mo Yu's strength had been long expected.

Taking in everyone's reactions, Mo Yu smiled slightly. When he saw Ling Feng's unchanging expression, he raised an eyebrow and spoke slowly, "Since you've all chosen to follow me, you naturally deserve to know my identity.

"My name is Mo Yu, and this is Zi Huo. We come from the distant Jia Ma Empire. The reason we're here in the Black-Corner Region is that I am a student of the Jia Nan Academy."

When his words fell, the members of the Fierce Tiger Gang exchanged glances. They had heard of the Jia Ma Empire, an empire in the Northwest Continent, quite far from the Black-Corner Region.

They were astonished to learn that Mo Yu was a student of Jia Nan Academy. Although the academy maintained a neutral stance, its power and influence in the Black-Corner Region were respected by all.

In their minds, they now viewed Mo Yu as a young master from a powerful family who had come a long way with his Dou Wang guard to study.

With the thought of Mo Yu's influential background and his connection to Jia Nan Academy, most began to feel more inclined to pledge allegiance.

On the Dou Qi Continent, a strong backer was an undeniable asset, making Mo Yu's offer an enticing prospect.

Unaware of their thoughts, Mo Yu might have chuckled at their presumptions had he known.

They didn't realize that the Xiao Clan couldn't even compare to the current Fierce Tiger Gang, and Jia Nan Academy, with its neutral stance, wouldn't support any faction on behalf of a single student. In truth, the two grand pillars they imagined for him didn't exist.

Of course, Mo Yu didn't correct them. He was confident in his ability to lead this faction to an unprecedented level of prominence through his own strength.

"Since Lord Mo Yu is willing to take us under his wing, why not rename the Fierce Tiger Gang as a symbol of rebirth?" suggested one of the elders, smiling ingratiatingly at Mo Yu.

In a place like the Black-Corner Region, only the sharpest survived, and with Mo Yu now as their leader, it was natural to flatter him.

The crowd chimed in with similar suggestions.

"A name, hmm… Since everyone has decided on a new start, let's call it Yuan Manor," Mo Yu said, smiling in satisfaction.

Mo Yu was not as casual about naming as Xiao Yan. After careful consideration, he announced, "Yuan represents the beginning, the source of all things. Yuan Manor will be my first faction, and I intend to make it the strongest on the continent."

"Yuan Manor. An excellent name." Ling Feng murmured, then turned to the former Fierce Tiger Gang elders and elite members around him.

"Everyone, from today onward, the Fierce Tiger Gang no longer exists. From now on, we are all members of Yuan Manor! Lord Mo Yu is our Manor Lord! We shall obey his commands above all else!"

"Hail, Yuan Manor! Greetings to our Manor Lord!"

With Ling Feng's call, the former members of the Fierce Tiger Gang lifted their spirits and saluted Mo Yu, their new Manor Lord.

Watching his subordinates' enthusiasm, Mo Yu felt a surge of pride. Starting today, he would lead Yuan Manor, striving to gain a foothold in the mighty Dou Qi Continent!

After a brief moment of reflection, Mo Yu steadied himself. Having led great forces in his previous life, he would not let this newfound power go to his head.

Seeing Ling Feng's eager cooperation, Mo Yu decided to reward him. After a moment's thought, he spoke.

"Yuan Manor is newly founded and lacks formal structure. I've decided to establish a few halls under Yuan Manor.

"The Lion Hall will lead Yuan Manor's combat divison, with Zi Huo as Hall Master!

"The Tiger Hall will enforce Yuan Manor's laws enforcement, and Ling Feng shall be Hall Master!

"The Armory Hall will handle Yuan Manor's finances, and Meng Yang will be Hall Master!"

With these appointments, Mo Yu established the initial framework of Yuan Manor.

The Lion Hall was merely an empty shell for now, intended as a platform for Zi Huo. Besides Zi Huo, it had no other members.

However, Mo Yu was confident that under Zi Huo's leadership, Lion Hall would become Yuan Manor's most formidable combat division.

As for Tiger Hall, it was meant to stabilize the former Fierce Tiger Gang members and serve as Yuan Manor's laws enforcement branch—a reward for Ling Feng's loyalty.

The Armory Hall, responsible for Yuan Manor's resources, was entrusted to Meng Yang, Yuan Manor's sole weapon refiner. With Mo Yu's prowess as a grand master weapon refiner, the Armory Hall had limitless potential.

Zi Huo remained indifferent to his position as Hall Master; in his heart, he cared little for titles and would follow Mo Yu's orders without hesitation.

Ling Feng and Meng Yang, after a brief surprise, showed their delight, and the former Fierce Tiger Gang members shared in their joy. With Yuan Manor's three halls, two of the Hall Masters were from the original gang, a clear sign of Mo Yu's trust.

Noticing everyone's elation, Mo Yu nodded slightly, his expression turning serious as he announced in a powerful tone.

"Now, as Manor Lord, I decree that Yuan Manor's first mission shall be to eradicate the Wolf Fang Gang and take control of Shi Yan City!"

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