Class Reunion? A Hongmen Banquet! / Moonlit Slaughter

Ling Xi stands quietly, overlooking the battlefield in the outer city area.

A moment later, a figure knelt down from the darkness behind, sweating profusely, and said, "Greetings, Lord Salang."

"It was my fault that the plan was leaked. We failed to properly clean up the rear of the six villages in danger and left behind some residual Kun Jing Water."

Through the dim light, the man's face was clearly illuminated; it was Mu He, the Tiger Jin Grand Deacon!

Salang sneered, "What good will an apology do? The Ancient Capital exercises have begun tonight, and all the citizens have taken refuge in the Safe Zone."

"Han Ji will take action first thing tomorrow morning. It would be easy for a Peak Ranker to interrupt the Ancient King's revival."

"Fortunately, Fang Gu seems determined to refuse to reveal the location of the Kun Jing Water, so we still have time."

She said indifferently, "But I expect you won't survive tonight's interrogation. You only have one night left, so start making amends now. If you fail, don't come back to see me."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Tiger Jin Grand Deacon revealed a fierce glint in his eyes, his Killing Intent palpable.

"I will arrange for men to act immediately. We must kill Fang Gu, seize the Kun Jing Water, and salvage the plan."

A short while later, Mu He quietly left.

Ling Xi remained motionless. Heaven knows how shocked and furious she was when she discovered that all of her information had been exposed and that the Ancient Capital had taken control of her side. It was a chilling sight.

It's like facing the cold gaze of God high above, being looked down upon without realizing it, having everything laid bare.

Salang took a deep breath, knowing the plan was doomed to fail. Did those high-ranking Blue Robe Deacon really think China was a pushover?

The forbidden spell descends, sweeping away everything in its path.

Salang was even acutely aware that he was in a dangerous situation, suspected of being under suspicion, and thus in a state similar to house arrest.

Once she leaves the Bell Tower Magic Association, she will likely be met with slaughter.

Normally, we'd act tomorrow. Super Rank experts should be resting tonight. What's the point of going out at this time?

So Salang is trying to extricate himself; the Black Vatican outside is just cannon fodder to attract attention.

Furthermore, she knew she couldn't blame Hu Jin; the only loophole that could have leaked the plan was her 'good daughter' Asha Ruiya.

Salang was initially confident of victory and didn't mind revealing unimportant information to his opponent before the plan was fully completed.

Unexpectedly, the discovery of the remaining [Kun Jing Water] widened the loophole, turning it into a fatal flaw.

Fortunately, she was certain that Asha Ruiya would at most sell the minor details of the secrets to the Adjudication Court, and as for Salang's true identity, she was certain he wouldn't dare to reveal it.

This is not good for Asha Ruiya's, and it will severely damage the reputation of her father Wen Tai.

From then on, the image and faith of the Holy Son Wen Tai were no longer glamorous, no longer the legendary story that left the world feeling uneasy; an undeniable stain brought him down to earth.

Salang was unaware that the Ancient Capital had two pieces of information to exploit: first, they knew exactly who she was; and second Kun Jing Water had long been exhausted.

The only way to enter the Abyss of Calamity is through the bloodline of the Ancient King or by humans who have consumed the Kun Jing Water.

None of the high-level Super Rank met the standards, and you're telling me to send those mortals from Hua Village to the Abyss of Calamity to interrupt the Ancient King's revival? Don't be ridiculous.

In reality, the Black Vatican's plan remained flawless and oppressive; by the time it was discovered, it was too late to salvage the situation.

Han Ji was under a lot of pressure. The more he knew, the less hopeful he became, and he prepared to unleash a forbidden spell as a powerful finishing move.

As a result, the Ancient Capital suffered heavy losses, so the Black Vatican could be considered to have barely succeeded.

His only thought was to kill a Cardinal as a sacrifice.

Chapter 234 Class Reunion? A Trap!

Lu Jun and his party were arranged to stay in an official hotel in the outer city.

It serves as both bait and surveillance.

Currently, only Lu Jun and a few others, along with Han Ji, know comprehensive information about Abyss of Calamity. If this information is leaked, there will be no way to lure the Black Vatican.

In truth, they were exhausted from their travels and deep exploration of the Undead Forbidden Zone.

However, tonight is a crucial moment, and no one complained. They dared not relax, so they took a short nap in the morning and remained on high alert for the rest of the time.

Even when Xiao Hou and He Yu reunited after a long separation, they only shared their feelings for each other for a while before getting down to business.

They were all soldiers; seeing their partners was enough for them, and there was no hesitation or awkwardness.

Lu Jun settled the white-haired youth Lu Wei Xi, aside. He examined the enormous Light Element energy within the boy's body, a satisfied smile playing on his lips.

This is truly an unexpected delight; the third method of suppression has further increased the chances of sealing and containing the Ancient King Armor Robe.

He reasoned that since Lu Wei Xi to control such a massive amount of energy, it would be better to release it all first, allow it to cool down for a few years, and then see how things went.

This is practically a win-win solution.

Lu Wei Xi noticed Lu Jun's eager gaze, and unconsciously covered her body, obediently saying, "Brother Lu, I don't need your help, I can take care of myself."

"Alright, you decide."

Knowing that the other person had just lost a loved one and was suffering from a terminal illness, Lu Jun was exhausted and had no interest in talking, so he tactfully left.

Just then, a commotion arose outside.

Looking out the window, everyone saw a bustling procession of citizens, with cars and people moving about. They immediately realized that this was a public relocation operation under the guise of an exercise.

Seeing this, Lu Jun stroked his chin, wondering if Tiger Jin Grand Deacon Mu He and the Black Vatican Member would take the bait.

After capturing Asha Ruiya, he even wanted to take down Mu He.

Unfortunately, the other party left a long time ago, and was very careful not to leave any trace. Moreover, I am a Triple High Level mind, curse, and wind, and I am most skilled in stealth.

He shook his head, then sensed his surroundings, where subtle yet powerful auras lay dormant.

Han Ji dispatched the Ancient Capital Imperial Mage Corps and stationed them nearby. Each of the Imperial Mage was High-Order Mage, truly forming an inescapable net.

At that moment, Mo Fan was outside taking a phone call. After finishing, he came in and said, "Mu Bai just invited us to a class reunion. His uncle is Mu He. Do you think there's something wrong with him?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun shook his head and said, "I don't know either, but you can suggest that they hold it here. Our place is big, and it's inconvenient to go out."

"Yes." Mo Fan fell into deep thought, "Regardless of whether Mu Bai is from the Black Vatican or not, he has already lured them into a trap."

Mu Bai was easy to talk to; they were both in the outer city, not far apart.

Before long, Mu Bai, Zhou Min, Zhao Kunsan old classmates from high school arrived one after another.

Lu Jun nodded, but suddenly he caught sight of a familiar yet unfamiliar, beast-like, strong man.

Zu Jiming had just entered from outside when he snorted discontentedly, "Zhou, who gives us the nerve to come over here? We could have been meeting up with magic and fighting the undead at the city walls—that would have been a much better thing..."

He paused mid-sentence, staring blankly at Lu Jun.

Zhou Min, slightly embarrassed yet with a touch of reserved arrogance, said, "Excuse me, this is the founding senior brother of the Ancient Capital Academy, the top student of the Cursed Department, and a name on the Undead Extermination List."

"I had planned to go kill the undead with him, but then I had a class reunion, so I squeezed in some time to come along."

Mo Fan, Mu Bai, and the others frowned slightly upon hearing Zu Jiming's words; they were actually dissatisfied, but they didn't know what to say.

As a result, Zu Jiming immediately bowed and scraped, smiling sheepishly at Lu Jun, "My mistake, I spoke too loudly, slap yourself!"

Lu Jun stared at Zu Jiming with great interest, almost scaring the beastly man to his knees.

"Little Gigi, are you doing pretty well in the Ancient Capital?"

He said with a malicious smile.

Hearing this mocking nickname, Zu Jiming dared not be careless and bowed slightly, saying, "Not at all, not at all, not like Lu Shenwei."

"Yeah?"

Lu Jun's gaze was deep and thoughtful, but he didn't seem to care.

At the class reunion, Mo Fan, Zhang Xiaohou, and Mu Bai were all present. The group chatted for a long time that evening, with a hint of burying the hatchet.

Indeed, the Disaster of Bo City opened everyone's eyes, and they moved to the Ancient Capital, a place where they danced with Demon Beast.

They recognized the urgency of the human situation, broadened their perspective, and stopped focusing on petty disputes.

First, Mu Bai apologized. "I was wrong about what happened back then. Only after coming to the Ancient Capital to make a living did I realize how difficult it is for ordinary folk mages. I almost ruined your future."

Then Mo Fan chuckled softly, "It's alright, we're even now. The Stardust Artifact you had back then was broken, wasn't it? That's right! I was the one who did it."

Upon hearing this, Mu Bai's expression changed drastically, alternating between black and green.

He was terrified that time and was scolded by his family. In the end, his mother went into his 'uncle' Mu He's room and resolved the matter.

The shock was devastating to him, who was unaware of the situation at the time. He was filled with rage and wanted nothing more than to draw his sword and chop off Mu He's head. He vividly remembered that feeling of helplessness.

Fortunately Mu He explained in time that he was his biological father.

Even so, he had mixed feelings about this adoptive father.

"Hahaha." The two exchanged a final glance and burst into laughter, each muttering under their breath, "You green tea bitch!" / "Idiot!"

Seeing this, Lu Jun, not wanting to miss out on the excitement, fanned the flames and egged them on.

It was late at night, and after several rounds of drinks, everyone was quite tipsy.

Lu Jun suddenly looked out the window and said calmly, "Now that you're here, there's no need to be timid and hesitant."

Buzz! As soon as the words were spoken, the entire hotel shook, and layers of transparent light intertwined in the air, like overlapping worlds, the blurred shadows making the sharp lines of the buildings appear rough.

Thump! Thump! Thump! A series of dull thuds echoed outside the house, the sounds of the deployed Imperial Mage collapsing unconscious.

The gate opened wide, Mu He, dressed in a blue robe that fluttered in the wind, strode in, followed by seven or eight Blue Robe Deacon and dozens of Gray Robe Cleric.

Even more numerous were the countless Black Beast Demon leaping and flashing in the darkness, their eerie green eyes shining brightly, filling the night. There were at least several hundred of them, accompanied by a strong, pungent smell of decay.

Zhou Min, Zhao Kunsan, and the others, still dazed, opened their eyes and asked in confusion, "What happened?"

Ugh! Then they smelled the stench of rotting corpses and almost vomited up the food at the party.

Mo Fan's body jolted, and he sprang to his feet, showing no trace of his previous drunken state. His expression turned serious as he looked towards the door and said in a low voice, "They're here."

Mu Bai, standing next to him, reacted much faster than his companions, even though they were both unaware of the situation.

At this moment Mu Bai exclaimed in shock, "This aura... the Disaster of Bo City... you are the Black Vatican?!"

Wait! When he saw the man in the lead, he was even more incredulous, his body trembling. "You... Mu He, why?!"

Tiger Jin Grand Deacon Mu He looked at his son with gentle eyes, then turned to Lu Jun with Killing Intent.

Chapter 235 Moonlit Slaughter

Inside the hotel, Mu Bai couldn't help but ask in a trembling voice, "Father... Father, are you from the Black Vatican? Did you cause the Disaster of Bo City?"

He felt immense pain. Mu He's care for him was evident to all, yet he had become a thief, slaughtering the innocent.

Mu He was silent for a moment before saying, "You don't understand."

After saying this, Tiger Jin Grand Deacon ignored his son Mu Bai, neither forcing him to join the Black Vatican nor worrying that Mo Fan and the others would use his son's life to threaten him.

Mo Fan, Zhang Xiaohou, and He Yu in the living room all realized what was happening: Mu Bai was unaware of the situation and had nothing to do with the Black Vatican.

However, everyone was watching Mu Bai, wanting to see what choice he would make.

Mu Bai trembled all over, but still didn't take that step. Standing there, he staggered and fell to the ground in despair.

Lu Jun breathed a sigh of relief. Just like in the original story, Mu Bai firmly spoke out for justice and was kind-hearted.

They quickly put the matter aside, as they were all proud and unwilling to use a 'good person' to threaten a bad person.

What's the difference between that and the Black Vatican?

Besides, Mu Bai has already chosen his side, so why force the other party to uphold justice and kill his own father?

Lu Jun stared at Mu He, feeling the vast and powerful spiritual fluctuations. Mu He was a Triple High Level, and his spiritual attainments were on par with the Ghost Wife.

That's why, in a brief clash, the Imperial Mage stationed outside suffered heavy losses, and with the help of their teammates, they were able to subdue several high-level mages in an instant.

He glanced at the seven or eight high-ranking Blue Robe Deacon, dozens of Intermediate Level Gray Robe Cleric, and hundreds of Black Beast Demon servants behind the other party, and was secretly alarmed.

In the original story, the only person who took action against Mo Fan was a high-level female Blue Robe Deacon of the Water Element, who was easily defeated by Flame Princess's possession.

Then came the Great Disaster of Abyss of Calamity and others, leaving no time to attend to Salang's forces.

Then came the failure of the Ancient Capital Incident, the Black Vatican's great escape, and their relentless pursuit by the Adjudication Court, resulting in heavy losses.

Unexpectedly, at its peak, the Black Vatican had hidden so many people in the Ancient Capital; this force was comparable to Commander Rank Demonic Beast clan.