Fusion?

The fact that it can be stored in the Hundred Treasure Box means that this thing at least possesses the characteristics of a Noble Phantasm. Perhaps it cannot be considered a true Noble Phantasm yet, but it already has its prototype?

So, does this mean I'm developing artisan tendencies?

No, that's not right. The academy taught that craftsmen should be a combination of Manipulation School, Spell Faction, and Creation Faction. Generally speaking, most Refining Masters are only proficient in one of these schools, with minor studies in the other two, and then learn the specific techniques to create magical artifacts.

It can be said that craftsmanship is a skill rather than a school of thought. No matter how talented you are, you cannot forge a Noble Phantasm without learning the corresponding skills!

What is this thing?

Luo Jun used his spiritual energy to scan the Hundred Treasure Box and explore its contents. He quickly discovered that the translucent crystal did not occupy its own compartment, but was instead squeezed into another compartment with another treasure.

This is...

Upon closer inspection, Luo Jun realized it was the Tomb King's Ash Urn.

What is its connection to this crystal?

Considering the clothing and weaponry of the warriors summoned from the Cinerary Urn, which bear striking similarities to the Amgilla Murals... could that Cinerary Urn be a treasure left behind by the Ancient Parami Civilization? Was the Tomb King actually an Ancient Parami emperor from the Amgilla era?

Upon closer examination with this hypothesis in mind, Luo Jun noticed that the power within the crystal was seeping into the Ashen Urn, seemingly showing a tendency to merge... but it appeared to be hindered by some force, preventing it from succeeding...

Is this crystal the one you're looking for in Tomb King?

Could it be an item that can enhance the Cinerary Urn?

What a pleasant surprise! Is this the true value of Great Success?

But now a problem arises. According to the dice roll, the soul of Menezes, the last emperor of Amgilla, has been obliterated, and the Remnant Soul of the Great God Karruth has long since dissipated. However, within this crystallized mass, there seems to be a certain level of consciousness, although currently only some simple animal instincts remain, it is clearly possessing subjective initiative...

Luo Jun walked over and asked, "What was that Fanged Hounds you just mentioned?"

"No matter how powerful they are, they're only effective against ordinary people, right?" Luo Jun asked curiously. "Has the Holy See ever tried to deal with them?"

It seems there really is a problem... Luo Jun nodded. "Didn't you explain the impending crisis to the military?"

Hank glanced at Luo Jun: "We are a religion, not an army... Although the Holy See currently enjoys high prestige in [Utopia], this is still a world dominated by imperial power. If we do too much, it might arouse the Empress's suspicion."

"Pet thieves? What do you guys hiding in the church know!" the officer roared. "According to intelligence, the Fanged Hounds have gained Mysterious Power from some ancient ruins, and they're not something ordinary people can handle! If they really break into the city, do you know how many soldiers and civilians will die?"

"I don't know the specifics, but His Eminence the Pope had contact with the previous emperor, and the conclusion was that the world cannot be conquered by force; the legitimacy of the Utopiya Royal Family must be recognized!"

No, it's not interference!

Luo Jun sensed that the power within the crystal was shrouded in confusion, not because it was obstructed, but because it hadn't found what it was looking for...

The young officer failed to persuade Hank and was rebuffed, so he could only leave angrily with his men.

"Especially in the south, there have been reports of villages being plundered by Fanged Hounds. They've been active near Paramis City these past few days, and we're only able to keep these bandits in check thanks to the city's mechanized forces. If they find out about this large-scale military mobilization and take advantage of the situation, it could cause huge losses!"

"As I said, the situation is urgent. You should have received orders from the military to cooperate with the Holy See in our mobilization efforts, right?"

"The order has indeed come down." The leader was a young officer. "But you've moved all the mechanized units to the western fortress, what about the defense of the city?"

"They're a band of bandits who've been active in the desert lately..." Hank sighed and explained, "They number over a thousand, possess a large arsenal of weapons, enough to take down small to medium-sized towns. There are even rumors that their leader once ventured deep into an Ancient Ruins fortuitous opportunity chance, obtaining a treasure from an evil god. This not only grants him supernatural powers but also allows him to bless his men, making them even more valiant and skilled in battle."

By the way, the Cinerary Urn is currently incomplete; the main body of the Tomb King is still in the [Martial World] world!

"How do we explain this?" Hank sighed. "Tell them that the legendary Mosayus has awakened and is about to devour the city?"

Where did this come from?

Luo Jun is currently clueless and can only leave it lying in the Hundred Treasure Box, continuing to be perplexed.

"The Empress... is not an ordinary person?" Luo Jun keenly sensed the Holy See's apprehension towards Queen Victoria. Logically speaking, in a world where mainstream opinion does not acknowledge the existence of Mysterious Power and the level of technology is also quite ordinary, secular power should not be able to threaten powerful Cultivators, unless... the power here is also based on extraordinary power.

"There's no other way..." Hank shook his head. "High-powered weapons must be concentrated to deal with the impending crisis."

Having completed this series of operations, Luo Jun, sitting atop the church spire, stretched and suddenly heard a commotion below. He leaped down and discovered that several people in military uniforms were arguing with the Holy See knights. The Holy See's representative was none other than the Holy Knight Hank.

"Whether the army will believe it or not is another matter, but spreading this kind of news will only cause panic. We have too little time; there's simply not enough time to evacuate the civilians in the city. Although Raymond is considerate of the civilians, he's young and impulsive. If he knows that the city might be swallowed up, it might cause even greater chaos. It's better to gather the army and take a gamble, cooperating with headquarters' support. There's still a glimmer of hope."

"There's no room for negotiation on this," Hank scoffed. "Besides, the Holy See has no obligation to respond to you, Raymond. If you want to complain, go find your superiors in the military."

"Crisis? What crisis?" the young officer insisted. "Is an army planning to attack Paramis City?"

"This is classified!" Hank insisted. "Besides, do a few petty thieves need weapons of this caliber? Are your City Defense Army just sitting around doing nothing?"

"Relying on those steaming tin cans and cannons?" Luo Jun looked down on the level of technology here.

"These alone are certainly not enough, but at least they can buy time for the real Killing Move move." Hank looked north, towards the location of the Utopian Empire: "The news of Mosayus' awakening has already reached the Main World. We trust His Eminence the Pope to make a reasonable judgment!"

(End of this chapter)