A Great Purge? / Salan's Fury and Shock

"As for risking your life, I certainly believe you have a trump card to turn the tide, but I also brought the Totem Mysterious Snake. With your extensive network of information, you should know about the Hangzhou Serpent, right?"

After saying this, Asha Ruiya's expression changed several times before she finally revealed a charming smile, "So it's Lu Jun, the one who's the same age but so powerful. He's the one who's been chosen as the National Mansion Captain."

Now she truly had no will to resist. Before coming to Kyushu, she had diligently gathered relevant intelligence.

The most recent major event is undoubtedly the spread of toxic fog in the top-tier city of Hangzhou, which coincides with the current heated debate National Prefecture War.

Lu Jun then came into her view, and she also knew a little about the Totem Mysterious Snake in the Nine Provinces.

Asha Ruiya was secretly alarmed. Now that she had met him in person, she realized that this person was unfathomable and far more profound than the rumors suggested.

Unfortunately, she still has to participate in this year's National Prefecture War; it's tough.

"It's alright," Asha Ruiya thought to herself, "Once I refine the Dark Stone and form a contract with the Dark Sword Master, the outcome will still be uncertain."

On the other side, Lu Jun woke up the white-haired boy, Wei Xi.

Chapter 232 The Great Purge?

Wei Xi slowly awoke.

He looked at the cold and composed Lu Jun in front of him, then glanced at his grandmother, the Old Sage who had already passed away, and felt lost.

Lu Jun asked in a gentler tone, "Do you have a surname?"

"No," the white-haired boy shook his head and said, "My grandmother was European; she only gave me a name."

Wei Xi... Xi means dawn. Wei Xi was born in a hopeless and desolate place, which vaguely foreshadows this person's fate.

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun sighed. Although he did not understand Healing Magic, he Curse Element, which involved ghosts, and he could sense a trace of death in the boy.

It's probably true, as Asha Ruiya's judgment suggests, that her body only has a few years left, unless she perfectly masters that radiant magical energy.

"Very well, I'll give you the surname Lu. The road ahead is long and arduous, but there may still be hope for survival. It all depends on your fate."

Lu Jun paused for a moment and then said, "There's no time to lose now. I'll take you away from the Undead Forbidden Zone."

"Thank you, big brother."

The white-haired boy Lu Wei Xi, nodded obediently and said gratefully.

Lu Wei Xi is very sensible. She knows that others helping her is a favor, not an obligation, and she will repay this kindness if she has the opportunity in the future.

"Forget it, don't call me big brother." Lu Jun's lips twitched as he said, "Just call me Lu Jun."

Afterwards, Lu Jun helped Lu Wei Xi finish cleaning up the Old Sage's remains.

He originally intended to bring it back to the Ancient Capital for burial, but the deathly aura in this land of the dead was too strong. What if Great Sage with the cultivation of Super Rank Master was buried here and became a spirit after several decades?

But Lu Wei Xi refused and chose to bury it on the spot.

"Grandma was like a rootless duckweed; dying in the Undead Forbidden Zone was probably the best ending for her."

Buzz buzz buzz!

Then the white-haired boy stood in front of the grave, clasped his hands together, and his whole body radiated bright magical energy, like a small golden sun descending to Mortal World, his entire body crystal clear.

A pure, milky-gold beam of light landed on the grave, its halo rippling and layers of golden waves spreading outwards.

The powerful purifying force swept away the Deathly Aura within a radius of several hundred meters, revealing signs of life on the barren land, with green grass sprouting.

"This is... a mid-level Light Element Intermediate Magic, [Light Blessing]?!"

Lu Jun's eyes widened in surprise; the situation clearly didn't match that of an ordinary mid- Light Element Intermediate Mage.

Moreover, this special kind of light seed, Innate Spirit Seed with sanctification?! possesses a powerful ability to counter Dark Magic.

"An Intermediate Level expert at fourteen or fifteen years old is a rare find."

He secretly calculated that he could sense a huge amount of energy hidden within Lu Wei Xi's body, which would put an extremely heavy burden on the fragile human body.

Finally Lu Wei Xi, her face pale, said, "I cast a purification spell. From now on, Grandma's remains will find peace and will no longer become a ghost."

After finishing the matter, Lu Jun called the Night Thunder Dream Beast to carry the thin, white-haired boy on its back.

As for Asha Ruiya, she was still bound and being carried by the Mother Ghost Fiend.

She gritted her teeth and secretly vowed to teach Lu Jun a lesson one day.

A moment later, Lu Jun rode the Night Thunder Dream Beast and caught up with Mo Fan and his group.

Sister Lu Mei said with concern and complaint, "Why did you take so long? The Undead Forbidden Zone is very dangerous."

Mo Fan, who was standing nearby, noticed the blind spot and stared in astonishment at the extra man and woman. He exclaimed in surprise, "Holy crap, Lu Jun, why are you bringing your family with you all this time?"

Lu Mei raised an eyebrow, seeing Asha Ruiya's alluring figure bound by spider silk, and said in an unfriendly tone, "You were following her, and you even kidnapped Miss Ye?"

"It's a long story..."

Lu Jun sighed and told everyone the whole story.

With Asha Ruiya's and Nine Nether Queen's language skills as a foundation, the 'script' was revealed without any burden.

For a moment, everyone felt heavy-hearted, as time was of the essence to rush back to the Ancient Capital.

Time passed, and just as dawn broke, they returned to the Ancient Capital and stepped inside the city walls.

First, he encountered Fei Jiao, the chief instructor of the Ancient Capital Wei Fang, who took Zhang Xiaohou as his student and also had a close relationship with Zhan Kong.

"Young Hou!"

At the same time, a soft female voice rang out, arriving before the person.

A petite figure came rushing from afar, crashing straight into Zhang Xiaohou's broad chest.

He Yu's capable demeanor from years of military service vanished, replaced by the fragility of a woman waiting for her husband's return. Tears streamed down her face as she whispered, "I thought you had sacrificed your life."

Zhang Xiaohou quickly pulled his wife into his arms, saying apologetically, "I'm sorry, I made you worry."

Fei Jiao was a middle-aged military officer wearing a black trench coat. He exuded an air of authority without being angry, and now he showed a relieved smile.

He earnestly told Lu Jun and Mo Fan, "I have been preventing He Yu from going to Weiju Village because I believe that no one can survive the Abyss of Calamity, so why cause further sacrifices?"

"I never expected that you two would have the courage to venture deep into the Undead Forbidden Zone and miraculously bring back my student. Thank you."

Mo Fan felt embarrassed by what was said and quickly stopped, saying, "Zhang Xiaohou is also my brother."

The two sides didn't exchange pleasantries for long before Lu Jun, a member of the Adjudication Court, began to explain the precarious situation of the Ancient Capital.

When Fei Jiao saw Saintess Asha Ruiya of Parthenon, he looked somewhat surprised.

His expression grew increasingly grave, and he decided to immediately report to Han Ji, the president of the Bell Tower Magic Association.

Just when Lu Jun thought he might have to wait a while...

Han Ji appeared and met with everyone alone. He was an old man with a powerful stride and a strong voice.

President Han Ji cut straight to the point. "You're saying that the Black Vatican has infiltrated the upper echelons of the Ancient Capital? And if nothing unexpected happens, is it actually Salang personally lying in wait?!"

Lu Jun glanced at the foreign woman who had been temporarily freed from her restraints.

"Yes." Asha Ruiya helplessly and muttered to herself, "Salang's true identity is my adoptive mother Ye Chang. Even if she's faking it, she's most likely a woman."

Upon hearing this, Han Ji and Fei Jiao were shocked, never expecting that the glamorous Parthenon Temple would have such a scandal.

So, does that mean that the world-renowned "Holy Son"Wen Tai was actually somewhat impure?

They didn't have time to think it through. Once they identified the female characteristics, the selection process became much easier. There were only a handful of women in high-ranking positions in the Ancient Capital, just two or three.

Lu Jun suggested, "President, gather all the higher-ups and keep a close eye on those female Super Rank experts, deliberately leaking some information."

"For example, it was revealed that the Abyss of Calamity was orchestrated by the Black Vatican, and the solution lies with Fang Gu, who also possesses the last drop of Kun Jing Water."

"This serves two purposes: first, it verifies the authenticity of the intelligence from the high-ranking mole; second, it lures the snakes out of their holes, exposing and purging all the lower-level members of the Black Vatican."

"Hmm." Han Ji nodded. "That's exactly what I was thinking. We have comprehensive information, and this time we're determined to make sure a Cardinal falls here!"

He also specifically instructed, "Mo Fan, Lu Jun, aren't you Mu Bai's classmates? Go and keep a close eye on him, waiting for Tiger Jin Grand Deacon to walk right into our trap and interrupt the traction process."

"That way, there's no need to venture into the perilous Abyss of Calamity Evil."

Lu Jun agreed, having considered the situation thoroughly. He deliberately spared Fang Gu's life as bait, and with Mu Bai added to the mix, he wasn't worried that the Black Vatican in the city wouldn't take the bait.

Chapter 233 Salang's Shock and Wrath

After receiving accurate intelligence, Han Ji ordered his subordinates to make proper arrangements for Lu Jun and his group, and to set up an inescapable trap.

He then immediately returned to the Bell Tower Magic Association and summoned a group of high-ranking members of the Super Rank in the observation deck at the very top.

Elder Ling Xi of the Hunter's Alliance, Hunter King Du Xiao, Fei Jiao, Lu Xu, Yao Ting from the military, Chief Imperial Mage Lu Huan, and so on...

There are actually many Super Rank mages in the Ancient Capital. In the original work, there are about twenty named mages who have made a move. Each of them has distinct characteristics and strong combat power, unlike ordinary single-element Super Rank.

Unfortunately, it takes four Super Rank powerhouses to kill a Minor Monarch of the same rank.

Eight Directions Undead Monarchs, Mid-level Monarch, and Great Monarch, but the leader, [The Corpse of the Mountain Peak], is undoubtedly Supreme Monarch, which makes it seem like there is a shortage of manpower.

At the level of the Supreme Monarch, only two or three Peak Ranker (Half Forbidden Curse) can contend with him, and to completely annihilate him, Forbidden Curse Magic are required.

Not to mention the arrival of the supreme creation [Abyss of Calamity], whether Forbidden Curse Magic can destroy it is another matter.

Otherwise, the forbidden spell wouldn't have been lost in the depths of the Abyss of Calamity back then.

The Ancient Capital Undead, excluding the Ancient King, represent a standard Demonic Beast Empire's military strength.

While this empire may not rank among the top in the world, the pressure on a single city within a country to cope with it is immense.

To match their combat capabilities, at least the entire Northwest region would need to be mobilized to counter them.

Han Ji is currently frantically sending messages to summon the forbidden spell, but it won't be ready in a short time.

Firstly, Forbidden Curse Magic is equivalent to nuclear bombs in the technological world, causing immense pollution. Regions that have been baptized by Forbidden Curse Magic since ancient times have become completely desolate.

This destructive power is so great that even the undead cannot survive.

Therefore, the location of a city in Ancient Capital should be carefully considered, and it is best not to use it at all, otherwise it will lead to the decline of a major city after the war.

They relied on reselling undead materials and essences to survive; if this pillar industry collapsed, it would be a huge loss and not worth it.

Secondly, Forbidden Curse Mage cannot arbitrarily cast fifth-tier Forbidden Curse Magic; a High-Order Mage from a legion is needed as a node in the formation to assist in control.

To prevent the process from being interrupted, layers upon layers of mage troops must be deployed to protect the perimeter, making the process very lengthy.

Finally, with its vast territory and facing attacks from several empires, the Nine Provinces simply couldn't spare any manpower.

Inside the watchtower hall, a middle-aged man with a thick beard arrived late, covered in Killing Aura, exuding a menacing aura, having just come from the battlefield.

It was none other than Zhu Meng, whom we haven't seen in a long time. After being demoted to the Ancient Capital, he has been stationed here diligently and conscientiously.

He glanced around, frowned, and said, "President Han, what important matter requires summoning all the high-ranking officials? The pressure on the north city wall is immense; it seems a powerful demon monarch is causing trouble."

From the head of the table, Han Ji said in a deep voice, "That's what I'm talking about. According to reliable sources, this calamity of the undead is inextricably linked to the Black Vatican."

As the guild leader spoke, the seven or eight Super Rank mages present were shocked, trembling with rage.

"Therefore, I decided to use the pretext of an exercise to have the people of the outer city hide in the inner city, ready to activate the barrier at any time."

Han Ji decisively ordered, "Tomorrow morning, we will bathe ourselves in the Kun Jing Water in Fang Gu, step into the Abyss of Calamity, stop the Ancient King's resurrection, and interrupt the traction process."

"Very well!" Zhu Meng laughed loudly, "I am willing to risk my life to accompany you, sir. I have long wanted to see the Ancient King from two thousand years ago, the pioneer of unification."

"Applying for Forbidden Curse Magic isn't that easy, and the damage is too great."

Ling Xi, Du Xiao, Yao Ting, and other Super Rank powerhouses had no objections.

In the dimly lit corridors of the tower.

Tap tap tap! A crisp sound rang out.

Elder Ling Xi of the Hunter's Alliance strolled across the classical floor in high heels, her court dress swaying in the breeze.

She was an extremely beautiful woman, a 30-year-old beauty with a captivating figure and enduring charm. The crow's feet at the corners of her eyes did not show any signs of aging; instead, they exuded a mellow and refined charm that came with age.

The left side of the corridor features antique-style murals, while the right side is open, offering a magical view of the colorful night sky through the railings.

As night fell and the undead descended, human mages fought a bloody battle, their blood and bones scattering across the ground.