Master and Disciple United

What? You want me to stop this thing?

Luo Jun looked at the enormous object on the horizon, surrounded by several tornadoes, and his jaw nearly dropped to the ground.

Is this definitely a task assigned to me?

Luo Jun carefully read through the detailed Mission Description.

"Trigger Quest: Stop Mosayus devouring Paramis City"

"Mission Difficulty: 100 points."

Severity Coefficient: 12 times.

"Mission Consume: Four uses."

As Luo Jun was still in shock, the army's second round of artillery fire had already begun.

The grenade traveled tens of kilometers and struck the monster's body, producing only faint sparks... The distance was too great; the explosive power was negligible compared to the massive Mosayus.

As for the Elemental Construct Box, it's nothing but a toy in front of this monster. The Azure Dragon Crescent Blade? It was already a bit outdated back in [Martial World]. Now that I'm at the ninth level of the Body Refinement Realm and the third level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, the power of this thing is probably not even as good as my own hand blade!

"Accept or not?"

"Then what else can we do?"

This kind of task is simply impossible to complete, so there's no point in accepting it...

Normally, Armor-Piercing Bullet have stronger Penetration Power, but considering the monster's size and the slime covering its body, it doesn't matter whether the shell penetrates one meter or ten meters; it's like having a splinter stuck in a person's hand. In comparison, Light Energy Bullet with strong explosive power are more effective!

"They all broke through in Amgilla?"

Luo Jun frowned and simply put away the Crisscross.

As for Luo Jun, despite his fierce charging posture, he had no confidence at all.

"Of course, the higher the Foundation Establishment Realm, the easier it is to compress. Therefore, in the general public's understanding, the Foundation Establishment Realm level also determines the upper limit of the strength of one's Qi!"

The Severity Coefficient rating of the dice rolls would primarily consider Luo Jun's own impact, but given that this matter concerns the lives of millions, the Severity Coefficient is also defined as maximum...

Luo Jun smiled slightly and exerted his strength. His qi surged out like a dam releasing a flood, completely overshadowing Old Yuan's qi and covering an area of dozens of meters around!

"This..." Jacob gritted his teeth. He knew Luo Jun was right. Not only the army, but even they, here, couldn't stop this monster's advance.

"Mission Time Limit: 34 minutes and 22 seconds."

The closest Glass Giant was swept away by the propeller, cut in half, and turned into molten glass droplets that scattered across the desert. Then came the second, the third...

They were less than ten kilometers away, and the monster had almost filled the entire field of vision, even triggering Luo Jun's megalophobia!

It didn't seem to react anything special and continued to approach at a constant speed.

Luo Jun exclaimed in surprise when he saw the Old Man appear before him.

"Then let's talk about it after we get through this!" Old Yuan laughed. "Come on, let me see how much you've improved since becoming Foundation Establishment Realm!"

"They only let you come out alone?"

"Where are the others?" Luo Jun noticed that only Old Yuan had come over.

"Boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom..."

During this brief period of fighting, Mosayus had already reached a distance of twenty kilometers, and both the army and the Holy See felt a chill run down their spines.

The monster is currently about 30 kilometers away from the fortress, and the fortress is about 10 kilometers away from Paramis City. It will take the monster about 20 minutes to reach Paramis City.

But now, Luo Jun directly lifted the huge cannon barrel, saving the need for a cannon carriage, and aimed it at the massive Mosayus from afar.

"Thanks to Master's blessing!" Luo Jun smiled slightly, "Foundation Establishment Realm Third Layer!"

Although the inside and outside of the Hundred Treasure Box are two separate spaces, theoretically they can shield one's aura and senses, but who knows if this monster has any special senses!

After much thought, all those magical artifacts I possess are probably no match for my own strength!

Just then, a sandstorm blew past Luo Jun, and a moment later, a reflection of the sun appeared in the desert.

After speaking, a powerful aura suddenly rose from Old Yuan's body. It was extremely pure and shone brightly under the Vital Energy Vision, covering an area of ten meters in radius, like a huge protective shield that enveloped Luo Jun!

"Besides me, no one else can be of much help." Old Yuan sighed, "Unless you're at your Peak, you don't even have the right to stand in front of this monster. The only one at his Peak, Zhuge Chi, is an Illusion Faction. He's tried it before, and this monster is completely immune to any Mental Shock, not even illusions can affect it... I speculate that it's either mentally immune or its rank is too high. In any case, he's basically useless against Mosayus. It's better to leave him in the Armored Vehicle to bolster the courage of the others."

Of course, these are all just speculations. When it came to actually facing this terrifying monster, Luo Jun was still very apprehensive.

"Mission Quota: 10 uses."

The others in the Holy See exchanged bewildered glances, while the soldiers, who had never witnessed such a scene, all praised the mysterious man's methods.

"The level of the Qi Foundation Establishment Realm determines the concentration of Qi, but the Qi of the Body and the Qi circulating within the body are not entirely the same. This thing, once outside the body, is not limited by meridians and Root Bone, and theoretically can be compressed infinitely to achieve extremely high strength."

As the Longitudinal and Horizontal Warhorse galloped forward, the monster on the horizon appeared to grow larger and larger, and the sense of oppression grew stronger. Luo Jun was a little worried, wondering if he would attract the monster's attention.

After all, the crystal bearing the aura of Karruth was inside his Hundred Treasure Box.

"Regarding cultivation methods, I have nothing more to teach you... but in terms of application skills, I am still worthy of you calling me Master." Old Yuan raised his hands, slowly gathering and condensing the surging qi on his body, finally binding it tightly within a half-foot radius around him.

These Giant were hundreds of meters tall, their bodies made of molten sand, vaguely resembling human shapes, but their bodies were still semi-liquid. They moved slowly, with a sticky gait, as they charged toward Mosayus.

But the fireball attack didn't end there. The flames fell off the monsters, stuck to the ground, melted the sand, and soon, one by one, the molten, red-glowing, crystal-clear Glass Giant stood up!

Luo Jun is now at the third level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, so his energy consumption has been reduced by about half. Each shot only consumes about fifty breaths of his Qi. With his current Qi capacity, he doesn't need to worry about the consumption at all. He cannons are fired non-stop like machine guns, and the light bullets are strung together and shot at Mosayus as if they were free.

"This can't be explained in just a few words..." Luo Jun shook his head.

"There's an old saying in Zhendan," Luo Jun said, patting his Hundred Treasure Box. "Do your best and leave the rest to fate!"

"Heroes are always lonely." Old Yuan patted Luo Jun on the shoulder. "But I can no longer detect Karruth's aura on you? How did you remove it?"

Is this the legendary Oasis Devourer, Mosayus?

Luo Jun narrowed his eyes. This time limit shouldn't be set for him, but for a monster!

Having said that, he leaped down from the city wall. While still in mid-air, a Mechanical Warhorse emerged from the Hundred Treasure Box. Luo Jun mounted it mid-air, and the warhorse charged down the vertical wall with its four hooves on it. Just before landing, it leaped sideways and Luo Jun towards the huge monster, leaving only a trail of dust behind it.

These Glass Giant were no match for Mosayus; the last two were even crushed by the giant snail, disappearing completely in a puff of white smoke. Luo Jun even hallucinated a "sizzle" sound...

The objective of the mission should be to buy time, preventing the monster from devouring Parami within the allotted time... As for what will happen when the time limit is reached? Luo Jun doesn't know...

Even Legendary-grade Noble Phantasm couldn't break through his defenses...?

The time limit is thirty-four minutes and twenty-two seconds, with both whole numbers and fractions. What is the significance of this time limit?

"The... ninth level?" Old Yuan, an expert who had immersed himself in the study of vital energy for many years, immediately noticed the changes that had occurred in Luo Jun: "So that's how it is... I was on the right track. Strengthening the foundation and cultivating vital energy are one and the same... Very good, excellent! Good lad, you've solved my long-standing puzzle."

Mosayus lowered its head, and the antennae on its head extended out, branching into several twigs that swung rapidly, as if it were carrying several giant propellers.

Clusters of light energy exploded, each scattering large amounts of slime, but none of them managed to harm the main body...

A difficulty level of 100 means it's practically impossible to complete... Severity Coefficient of twelve? Will I die if I fail?

No... This monster is powerful, but I think escaping shouldn't be a problem. If I fail, it will likely lead to the fall of the city and the deaths of millions of citizens.

"There was no other way..." Luo Jun shook his head. "In that situation, if I didn't break through, I would explode. I had no choice but to bite the bullet. But I have to thank my Master for the Escort Spirit Talisman, otherwise I definitely wouldn't have been able to get past the Body Refinement Realm Ninth Layer!"

This really is... a snail?

Luo Jun was shocked by the monster's appearance. Although it looked huge and ferocious, from a distance, its outline was indeed that of a snail with three heads... However, the ends of the snail's tentacles were not eyes, but branched out into many branches, each of which had a sharp Bone Blades with serrations at the end!

Why is there a time limit for the task of stopping it?

What happens if the time limit is exceeded? Mission failure? The city swallowed up? That's not right. What if I can lead this monster in circles, preventing it from reaching Paramis City? Even if the time limit is reached, the city will be fine...

After all, its main feature is its multi-form transformation. In terms of attack power alone, even in its cannon form, Crisscross's not particularly outstanding among Legendary Treasure Item, at least not compared to dedicated attack-type Noble Phantasms...

Was this also the Master's doing?

Luo Jun leaped off his warhorse, and as Crisscross surged forward behind him, it began to transform, its parts disassembling and reassembling, transforming into a giant cannon that landed squarely on Luo Jun's shoulder!

As Legendary Treasure Item, the three forms of the "Vertical and Horizontal "Crisscross, though seemingly composed of the same batch of parts, have different weights. The warhorse form is the lightest for ease of movement and maneuverability, while the giant cannon form is the heaviest for stability and sturdiness. The recoil when firing is so great that it needs to be secured with a support before it can be fired.

"So, in the entire Parami, only the two of us, master and disciple, dare to make a move?" Luo Jun looked up at the three giant snails that were constantly approaching.

"Light Energy Bullet, fire!"

"Master?"

Just when everyone was at a loss, the sparks on the monster's body suddenly grew rapidly and instantly turned into raging fireballs!

Even from tens of kilometers away, they can be seen so clearly. Each of these fireballs must be over a hundred meters in diameter. If they were used to attack humans, they would be absolutely devastating weapons!

However, on Mosayus, these fireballs didn't even amount to a scratch. The thick mucus provided perfect insulation, and plumes of white smoke rose and swirled around the monster's massive carapace, like clouds encircling a mountaintop.

Give it a try! There's no harm in failing anyway!

Luo Jun gritted his teeth and chose to accept!

Meanwhile, as the tornado swept through, the sand and dust gradually thinned, and the outline of the monster began to appear faintly.

That's about it...

"It really was you, kid!" Old Yuan chuckled. "I knew it! Who would dare to come so close to a monster!"

But then he glanced back in the direction of Paramis City and looked at the quest description.

"Everyone else was at a safe distance, and that Armored Vehicle was too slow. I saw the monster was getting close to the city, so I came out to try and intercept it..."

Of course, according to the mission prompts, if the monster is attracted by him and slowly lured away, then the mission will be easy and definitely not 100 difficulty points. Either he can't lure the monster away at all, or the monster will enter a Rage Status after smelling Karruth's aura, and even with Luo Jun's current skills, it will be difficult to escape alive!

The first thing that catches the eye is the enormous, spiral-shaped carapace covered in sharp spikes. From beneath the carapace extend three soft limbs covered in mucus, each ending in two thick, long tentacles that sway slowly as it moves forward...

As for other preparations, the range of the Self-Propelled Artillery was not even as good as that of the City Defense Cannon. As for bombing the airship... the size of the Mosayus was indeed beyond everyone's expectations. The airship could not even reach the top of the monster's head, let alone bomb it.

"Let the troops retreat," Luo Jun suddenly said. "Their sacrifices here will only be in vain."

Luo Jun was astonished by the power of the Eight Trigrams Finger Tiger. Any one of these Giant was enough to destroy a city... but in front of this terrifying ancient behemoth, these Giant were like puppies standing at the feet of an elephant, appearing so weak and powerless...

In other words, the real goal of the mission is to slow down the monster's pace; just holding it off for ten minutes is enough!

"Ha! What a lad!" Old Yuan was greatly surprised. Although this qi was far less refined than his own, it was still far beyond what someone newly entering the Foundation Establishment Realm could possess, especially the amount of qi—it was terrifyingly high!

What level are you at now?

"What does he want to do?" Jacob was stunned. "Go and challenge Mosayus all by himself?"

"But today, I'm going to teach you a technique that can temporarily break through your limits!"

(End of this chapter)