Journey to Ancient Capital / Asha Ruiya

She asked in silence, "Why? Why pay such a high price?"

Lu Jun said decisively, "To seal a supreme treasure, something that will allow us to contend with the Holy City, this is a necessary sacrifice."

After saying this, Ding Yumian hesitated, then said with mixed feelings, "Is this the scheme and trump card you've been hiding in your heart all this time?"

Before long, she suppressed her inner emotions, acted decisively, her eyes flashing, and a vast Mental Power of the seventh realm surged out, accompanied by the special ability fluctuations of a person Mind Calamity.

Buzz buzz buzz!

Lu Jun completely relaxed his mind and offered no resistance. The air around him distorted, and he let out a muffled groan.

Multiple layers of virtual souls, already woven together within the Spiritual World, overlap and layer upon layer, resting on top of the real soul.

As Ding Yumian's Mental Power surged in, it quickly turned grayish-white, as if petrified, covered with a layer of gloom.

Outside, Lu Jun's mood quickly turned positive, a sunny smile appeared on his lips, his demeanor changed, and he radiated a sunny aura that moved people who saw him.

If I had to make a comparison, it would be like Naruto from Naruto, Might Guy from One Piece, or Luffy from One Piece.

He has that kind of "hot-blooded, classic manga protagonist vibe" feel to him.

Ding Yumian looked somewhat sad, and she said softly, "A sunny and positive mood does not necessarily mean good health. Human emotions are like waves, rising and falling, with both good and bad, which is normal."

"Although I can solidify this feeling, everything has its price, and you'll fall into a long-term depression afterward."

"It doesn't matter!"

Lu Jun flashed his signature eight-tooth smile, made a hand gesture, and looked like he had me wrapped around his little finger. He was noticeably more energetic than his usual calm demeanor.

Suddenly, Ding Yumian's beautiful eyes narrowed, and a transparent soul rushed out and fell into the depths of Lu Jun's heart. Her original temperament changed, and she was surrounded by flames, becoming more charming and alluring.

"Ah..." Now it was Lu Jun's turn to be surprised. He quickly stopped himself and said, "There's no need for this. Why don't you keep your Main Soul in my body forever?"

Ding Yumian smiled brightly and said, "There's no other way, 'I' am determined to get through this with you."

Immediately afterward, her body, now dominated by the Vengeance Soul, became much bolder. She leaned forward, stood on tiptoe, and kissed Lu Jun with her crimson lips.

Caught off guard, Lu Jun's eyes widened as he felt the soft, moist touch on his lips.

Then he realized that this was Ding Yumian's first physical intimacy, and the misunderstanding between them caused by Tang Yue had dissipated.

"Hmm, take care, if the Main Soul is gone, we will die with it."

After Ding Yumian took a few steps back, brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, and smiled as she spoke.

"Yes, it will definitely succeed."

Lu Jun gave her a deep look, said nothing more, turned and left, his back view decisive and free.

When he arrived at the school gate, he drew Star Chart and summoned the cool and handsome Night Thunder Dream Beast.

He also remembered something else: he needed to make a trip to Hangzhou.

Just as Lu Jun was about to sit on the back of the Night Thunder Dream Beast, he suddenly froze and saw a graceful figure in the distance.

Lu Mei, the older sister, raised an eyebrow and scoffed, "What do you want to do, go see that woman alone?!"

"Lu Xiaojun, if you dare to do anything else behind my back, I will no longer acknowledge you as my brother."

Seeing this, Lu Jun felt a mix of emotions. The soul in his Spiritual World and the woman before him had truly treated him well.

But he didn't mince words and said simply, "Then get on. We're going to the Ancient Capital, and before that, we need to borrow the Black Serpent from Tang Yue."

With the Flame Witch Jiang Feng accompanying them, Lu Jun doesn't need to worry too much about his sister's safety.

The combination of the two could barely defeat a formal monarch, and their combat strength would definitely be at the top level in the Ancient Capital, capable of contending with the lowest one or two of the eight directions of the undead.

The siblings rode the Night Thunder Dream Beast and arrived in Hangzhou in just over ten minutes, where they met Tang Yue.

At this moment, Tang Yue was slightly taken aback. She saw that Lu Mei felt guilty and ashamed. In fact, this was the first time they had met since that incident.

Lu Mei snorted coldly, saying nothing and not losing her temper. Both women were sensible and knew that Lu Jun was about to do something big, so they didn't want to hold him back.

"I need to borrow the Black Serpent."

Chapter 222 Journey to the Ancient Capital

Willows sway gently along the West Lake in Hangzhou.

Upon hearing that the Totem Mysterious Snake could be borrowed, Tang Yue agreed without the slightest hesitation, without even asking the purpose, "Okay."

Hearing this, Lu Jun felt a warmth in his heart, mixed with a little guilt. He remembered those who were good to him, and he felt guilty for not being able to repay them in kind.

He also thought of Ding Yumian and Lu Mei, the three women who had given him unconditional support, and secretly vowed to treat them well in the future.

"What's wrong?" Tang Yue gazed at the emotions surging in the boy's eyes and teased him charmingly, "Are you too touched? You're reluctant to part with your sister?"

Lu Jun sized up the mature and voluptuous older sister in front of him. Her pretty face was exquisite and beautiful, her curly hair was alluring, and her temperament was elegant and graceful. She was wearing a classic professional OL dress, which reminded him of the female teacher he used to be.

A white shirt and pencil skirt accentuated her slender figure, highlighting her full breasts, pert buttocks, and long, glossy legs in black stockings that clung tightly to her skin, her legs straight and well-proportioned.

Seeing this, he couldn't help but swallow hard, recalling the insane taste of meat from months ago. Back then, it was all white and raw; indeed, wearing stockings or not makes all the difference.

Tang Yue noticed the boy's burning gaze, her mature face flushed red, her eyes were moist, her pretty face was bright red and delicate, and her two tightly joined thighs rubbed together.

She shared the same thought as Lu Jun. They had only been together for a few months before being separated, so naturally, absence makes the heart grow fonder. She had been holding back for a long time and couldn't wait to take Lu Jun right there and then.

Unfortunately, their older sister, Lu Mei, was also there, arms crossed, wearing boots, her black hair flowing down her shoulders, and with a blank expression.

Lu Mei's ability to tolerate their meeting and the lewd look in his eyes shows she understands the bigger picture; if they were to end up in bed together, she'd probably punch him in the head.

Moreover, Ding Yumian's Main Soul is dormant in Lu Jun's mind. If things really go wrong, it's just experiencing being cheated on from a first-person perspective, which will definitely cause an uproar.

Tang Yue reluctantly withdrew her gaze, turned around, and said, "Let's go. I'll take you to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, and we can see Uncle while we're there."

Soon, the siblings met with Tang Zhong, the Hangzhou Adjudicator. The dignified man asked solemnly, "Where do you intend to take the Totem Mysterious Snake?"

This is to be expected; it would be too dangerous to allow Supreme Monarch, such a powerful weapon, to roam freely within the territory, given its capacity to destroy top-tier cities at will.

Lu Jun said succinctly, "Save them, go to the Ancient Capital."

"I see." Tang Zhong murmured to himself, "The matter in the Ancient Capital, huh? Well, it's good that it can help our compatriots. When one place is in trouble, help comes from all sides."

Immediately afterward, the Chief Judge left, signifying that the state had approved it.

Actually, there's nothing you can do if you disagree. The Totem Mysterious Snake has its own will, and you can't stop someone who's determined to protect them, just like how the original novel favored Mo Fan.

Buzz! Tang Yue took out a shimmering Totem Bead, which floated in mid-air.

The next moment, the West Lake surged, large plumes of Green Smoke rose, and serpentine mist swirled around, as a massive, dormant energy poured into the bead.

She approached Tingting, her beautiful eyes filled with tenderness. With her delicate, fair hands, she presented the Beads, saying gently, "Take care on your journey."

Lu Jun took it and put it in his pocket. Sensing the terrifying aura within the bead, a sense of security welled up within him.

Thus, assuming the Ancient King does not revive, with the cooperation of the Ancient Capital Bell Tower Magic Association, resisting the Eight Directions Undead Monarchs should not be a problem.

With such formidable strength, no matter how many schemes and tricks the Black Vatican employs, they can be easily defeated.

Then Lu Jun gazed at Tang Yue and said, "Thank you. I will return unharmed."

Finally, the siblings set off, boarded a plane in Hangzhou, and flew all the way to the Ancient Capital.

The sky over the Ancient Capital was thick with dark clouds, like black velvet, obscuring all the sunlight.

The sky and earth were gloomy, but there was no rain. Coupled with the gray and withered colors of the season, there was not a trace of life.

As the last passenger plane slowly descended from the dark clouds, it also meant that the last wave of travelers who dared to venture into the Ancient Capital amidst the chaos of the dead had arrived in this land of turmoil.

When Lu Jun and his companion left the airport, they were questioned and checked by airport staff, clearly indicating that the Ancient Capital had become extra vigilant due to the outbreak of the undead disaster.

He stood on the edge of the Ancient Capital and looked out. It was rare to see an ancient city wall erected in a modern metropolis. Two high and simple walls, one inside and one outside, enclosed the city center and the suburbs.

The city walls were sturdy, constructed with Earth Element magic and covered in magical runes. They faced the desolate area outside the city, where human mages stood atop the walls, casting spells to resist the vast tide of the undead.

"Let's go find Mo Fan; he arrived first."

Lu Jun whispered to his sister, then sent a message to Mo Fan, who replied with an address within seconds.

The other party is looking for a guide to take them to a dilapidated village 100 kilometers away from the Ancient Capital.

The two of them arrived at the foot of the Bell Tower Magic Association building without any hesitation.

From afar, they saw the black-haired Mo Fan arguing with a short, stocky mage.

As Lu Jun approached, Mo Fan shouted, "Damn it, you're ripping me off! You're charging ten million per person for just being a guide, and you can't even guarantee safety!"

The Short Man chuckled casually and said, "At this price, go out and ask around. I'm the only one who dares to take you out of the city at this time."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun glanced at the sleazy Short Man, his memory resurfacing, and decisively interjected, "No problem, the three of us."

After saying that, Mo Fan turned to look at Lu Jun and the other man, and said in astonishment, "You're here. Wait... Lao Lu, are you stupid? Ten million is just a rip-off. You're a tycoon, and I'm still poor."

"It's alright, he's right, he's the only one in the Ancient Capital who can do this."

Lu Jun replied without much explanation, explaining that the Short Man's identity was unusual, and that he had close ties with the residents of the Weiju Village where Zhang Xiaohou had been captured, which was why he knew the route and how to buy Gray Garlic.

If my guess is correct, the [Six Villages of Danger] are currently being massacred by the Black Vatican.

They stole the [Kun Jing Water] that the villagers guarded, which could conceal the presence of the living and temper the spirits of the dead.

In the end, just like in Bo City, the Palm Leader Wu Ku Call Wind Summon Rain, merging the water into a downpour that irrigated the entire Undead Empire.

By allowing the Psionic Energy to appear during the day, and in conjunction with the Abyss of Calamity, they nearly destroyed the Ancient Capital.

It should be noted here that the direct descendants of the Ancient King are undoubtedly their Zu Family.

However, there are many guardians who are closely related to the Ancient King, including residents of Bo City, residents of Weiju Village, and even residents of Xia Island later on.

Therefore, the water of Kunjin is a weakened version of the Earth Sacred Spring.

Lu Jun couldn't reveal these details, but besides the fact that the Short Man's team was reliable, he had another purpose: unsurprisingly, Wen Tai and Salang's adopted daughter Asha Ruiya, was just tagging along with this group.

He was very curious about why the other party had come to the Ancient Capital, as the original work didn't say at all.

Perhaps the Dark King wants Asha Ruiya's help to deliver something to Salang, or perhaps Asha Ruiya's looking for something, or maybe she's selling information to the Adjudication Court.

Either way is possible.

Lu Jun's idea was simple: to win over Asha Ruiya and use her as a witness to verify Salang's identity.

Then, in the Guillotine Plan, they killed 'Salang', who was disguised as Ling Xi, an elder of the Hunter's Alliance from the Ancient Capital.

Chapter 223 Asha Ruiya

The so-called "Guillotine Plan".

Later, when Abyss of Calamity was about to invade the inner city, Han Ji, the chairman of the Ancient Capital Magic Association, brazenly placed more than a dozen high-ranking officials of the Ancient Capital under house arrest.

He received accurate intelligence that Cardinal Salang was among these ten Super Rank mages, but he couldn't determine exactly who it was, so he had no choice but to kill them all with a heavy heart.

Better to kill ten innocent people than let a great villain go free.

Of course, the plan ultimately failed. Mu He, the Tiger Jin Grand Deacon of the Black Vatican, appeared and proposed a deal: to exchange the method to resolve the Abyss of Calamity for Salang's life.

Lu Jun didn't intentionally provoke the Black Vatican, but his target was the [Ancient King Armor Robe].

Once he obtains this treasure, he will be able to stop the calamity of the dead and the Eight Directions Undead Monarchs at any time, which means that the Black Vatican's plan has failed.

This core conflict can be described as a fight to the death.

So he figured, since he was going to offend them anyway, why not just wipe them out completely?

He knew the Ancient King's palace and the way to enter the Abyss of Calamity like the back of his hand, so there was no need for him to make an exchange. Unfortunately, he knew about Elder Ling Xi, who was played by Salang, so he was doomed.

Furthermore, in the original story, the Ancient Capital suffered heavy losses in the face of this calamity of the dead, with only the inner city's Safe Zone remaining, while the outer city completely fell.

If Lu Jun could kill that great demon Salang, it would be an incredibly meritorious deed.

Anyway, he's High-Order Mage, and he's obtained the Ancient King Armor Robe, so his foundation is solid. What does it matter if he tears up the script? He'll be invincible.

Mo Fan, who was standing to the side, was unaware of Lu Jun's intricate scheme, and sighed, "Alright then, it's settled then."

Lu Mei didn't say anything; she left everything to her younger brother's arrangements.

Seeing this, the Short Man was surprised by the generosity of the handsome couple. He happily accepted the 30 million transfer and instructed, "Remember to come over first thing tomorrow morning."

The three then parted ways and each found a hotel to sleep in for the night.