Yingzhou Badge Acquired / Mochizuki's Night Raid

Upon witnessing this scene, Lu Jun recalled the related events and realized that the Japanese government's initial attitude seemed off.

Just as the members of the Kyushu National Team looked grave, thinking that tensions were about to rise,...

Unexpectedly, the tall, gentle, and mature woman stood in front of Lu Jun, offering him a parasol to shield him from the scorching midday sun.

She said softly, "Are you Lu Jun? My name is Mochizuki Chiharu, and I have come here specifically to await your esteemed delegation."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun was surprised. Why was her attitude so gentle?

The two of them had to stand very close together to share a single umbrella.

He caught a whiff of a rich, alluring rose fragrance. Looking down slightly, he saw the smooth neckline of the kimono, and the snow-capped mountains behind it.

"Hiss~"

Lu Jun felt he had finally found the right way to experience Japan – not through ghosts and spirits, but through beautiful Japanese girls.

Mochizuki Chiharu spoke softly in her unique, slightly Japanese-accented Chinese, "Lu Jun's name is known throughout the world. A powerful figure like you deserves the utmost respect from our Shuangshou Pavilion."

As a neighboring country of Kyushu, Jinzhou has always been wary of Kyushu's development.

As the National Prefecture War began, they immediately set about researching and gathering intelligence on all members of the Nationalist government.

Upon investigation, Japan was taken aback and felt deeply threatened. The overall strength of Kyushu this year had clearly soared, with three core players who were suspected of being at the double high level, making them the youngest ceiling in the world.

In particular, the National Mansion Captain, Lu Jun, fought the battle in Magic City with honor and fairness, and the relevant information, footage, and videos were obtained by various countries, which greatly shocked them.

The sheer audacity of a single individual slaughtering hundreds—that succinct and chilling art of killing is far beyond the comprehension of students in an ivory tower.

Little did they know how deeply Mochizuki Chiharu was shocked upon seeing it; in Japan, a powerful nation, she immediately developed a sense of admiration.

On Jinzhou's online community, netizens have long been praising Lu Jun to the skies.

What about the slayer of a thousand men, the enemy of ten thousand, the fierce tiger of the empire, the sword saint of the nine provinces?

The young students were also uneasy when they saw the guards at the National Palace in Osaka, fearing they would be slaughtered. It was common knowledge that the two countries had a blood feud, and given that it was normal for a mage to lose a fight...

Seeing this, Lu Jun sighed, realizing that this made it difficult for him to use the situation as an excuse to cause trouble.

However, the magical society is different from the previous one; international cooperation is the mainstream.

History was slightly altered; after the Japanese landed, they were quickly thrown back into the sea. Although there was blood feud, the resentment wasn't as overwhelming, a life-or-death struggle.

With one hand holding an umbrella for Lu Jun, Mochizuki Chiharu respectfully invited everyone into the West Guardian Pavilion.

As she walked, she spoke gently, "The Shuangshou Pavilion are a vital area of Jinzhou. Apart from the West Guardian Pavilion, you must never trespass into the East Guard Pavilion on the East Peak. It is actually an international prison that holds many serious criminal mages."

"Moreover, it's protected by restrictions; even Super Rank mages wouldn't dare to venture in."

I'm so sorry for all the trouble.

Lu Jun understood; East Guard Pavilion, the birthplace of the Red Demon.

Chapter 287 Jinzhou Badge Acquired

Mochizuki Chiharu led the National Government staff on a tour of the West Guardian Pavilion.

This magnificent building reminded Lu Jun of a science fiction post-apocalyptic novel where a single building is equivalent to an entire society.

The central artificial lake of the West Guardian Pavilion is interspersed with water corridors and pavilions, and the surrounding buildings are arranged in a circle. Overall, the scenery is beautiful and has a Japanese garden style.

The pavilion has three layers, with numerous halls and chambers Lower Pavilion, making it as complex and labyrinthine as a maze.

The central pavilion houses a museum, Library, training grounds, Meditation Room, teaching halls, main hall, palace, tool shed, foundry, apothecary...

The Upper Pavilion, including the military conference hall, watchtower, guard corridor, and magic array tower, is off-limits to everyone except for some heavyweight figures from Osaka and the guardian mages.

The drawbridge between the Shuangshou Pavilion is located between the upper pavilions, meaning that without the general's permission, no one can cross the drawbridge to reach the East Guard Pavilion.

Through Mochizuki Chiharu's introduction, Lu Jun met her elder, Mochizuki Meiken.

Both of them were quite friendly and weren't bad people to begin with.

Seeing this, Lu Jun seemed to be deep in thought, knowing that the birth of the Red Demon was closely related to the Mochizuki Family. It was Mochizuki Meiken and his generation who secretly sneaked into the East Guard Pavilion and stole the [Evil Bead] for cultivation.

They cultivated with the help of the Evil Bead, but were gradually eroded by Negative Emotions. Their knowledge and humanity provided the foundation for the Evil Bead to transform into Red Demon.

Among the last few companions, one named Yi Qiu noticed in time, took the Evil Bead with his own body to feed the demon, and saved his friend's wife.

Thus, the First Generation Red Demon was born, escaping Japan and hiding in the Lu Family in Kyushu.

Therefore, the true form of the Red Demon is the Evil Bead Pearl, which is formed from the deepest evil thoughts of the mage criminals. The Red Demon originates from the collective Negative Emotions and evil beliefs of humanity.

Evil will never perish, the Red Demon will live on forever.

Unless a powerful being emerges and seizes the position of the origin.

Lu Jun recalled that behind the relief housing where Mo Fan lived in the suburbs of Magic City was a prison built by the Red Demon Lu Kun, which was used to refine the Evil Bead to heal his injuries.

The same is true for the East Guard Pavilion in Japan. After the previous Evil Bead was lost, a new one was born over time.

He sat at the tea table, sipping his tea, his gaze deep as he looked towards the East Guard Pavilion.

The power of the Red Demon is too unpredictable. Mo Fan's rise to the position of Evil Saint King was purely due to a combination of favorable timing, location, and human factors. If the two were to clash head-on, the outcome would be uncertain.

Lu Jun remained calm, but the other dozen or so members of the National Government couldn't sit still any longer and were eager to make their move. Guan Yu couldn't help but ask, "When will your country be ready to challenge us?"

Mochizuki Meiken paused slightly, then smiled and said, "So eager? Then we'll be ready at any time."

Lu Jun also said, "Then let's begin immediately. We still need to go to the Sea Battle City for training."

The two teams arrived at the magic battle arena. This arena was quite large, measuring seven or eight hundred meters in diameter, more than enough to accommodate High-Order Mage in battle.

After discussing it, the two countries decided to engage in one-on-one battles instead of team battles.

The winner will be determined by a best-of-five series.

The Huaxia National Team eagerly signed up, hoping to make a name for themselves. They should know that since the National Government was reformed, its battle record would be made public. Defeating Jinzhou, their arch-rival, would undoubtedly bring them great prestige in front of the people of the whole country.

Lu Jun had little interest. He had already observed during the banquet that none of the Japanese guards were high-ranking, so he might as well let someone else take the lead and give them some training.

Soon, he randomly selected a few people, with Guan Yu leading the way, Mu Ningxue following, Mo Fan as the backup.

Why were only three players selected for the five rounds? Lu Jun explained that three players were sufficient.

Of course, given Jinzhou's friendly attitude this time, he didn't bother to say it outright; it was enough for his own people to know.

Upon Guan Yu that Mu Ningxue and her rival Mo Fan were both present, Guan Yu's interest soared, and he began to wager with Mo Fan to see who could finish the fight the fastest.

Mo Fan stared at Lu Jun with a hostile expression and said, "Old Lu, are you doing this on purpose?"

What do you think?

Lu Jun smiled without saying a word. The National Mansion Captain was in charge of deploying troops. These three people together could definitely unleash their potential.

Soon, Guan Yu was taken off the field, and the Fengtu Mage moved freely, his arm armor unleashing fierce attacks that forced the Japanese defenders into a retreat.

After several attempts, they struck and won.

A dozen or so Japanese spectators nearby exclaimed, "This member of the Eastern National Government is incredibly strong! Could this style be the Guan Yu player known in the intelligence as 'Little Lu Jun'?"

Upon hearing this, Guan Yu, who had just finished his performance and was feeling quite pleased with himself, turned pale and wanted to curse, "What kind of 'Little Lu Jun' is this?"

But he glanced at Lu Jun in the main seat and dared not speak.

Mu Ningxue and Mo Fan then appeared, and needless to say, their combat power was extraordinary. They quickly dealt with their opponents, especially the latter, who instantly killed the Intermediate Level guardian.

The three-game winning streak stunned the people at the National Pavilion, who looked at each other in disbelief.

This is completely different from the international image of the Nine Provinces Kingdom in the past. Many of these museum staff members are people with Innate Talent like Dongfang Lie, who is at the fourth level of magic.

Mochizuki Meiken sighed, "The younger generation is truly formidable; this Eastern dragon has finally awakened."

The match ended, and the Huaxia National Team won their first badge. Everyone was elated; a winning start was undoubtedly a good omen.

When the news reached Japan, it sparked cheers. The Japanese team has always been a formidable force in the National Games, consistently reaching the round of 16, and occasionally even making it to the Top Eight.

However, the National Government handled the matter swiftly and decisively. Although many magical details were erased from the recorded video in order to keep it a secret, the battle's end time recorded on the watch was not compromised in the slightest.

Someone said sourly, "Don't be too happy yet. The National Team is stronger than the defending team. Victory is to be expected, and defeat would be disastrous."

Someone immediately retorted, "That's hilarious! Anyone who truly understands magical combat knows that such a swift victory speaks volumes about the skill level, especially considering Mo Fan's instant kill. Compared to the previous years where he struggled so much, his progress is phenomenal."

"Besides, the strength of a national team depends on the country. For example, the US national team alone can reach the top Top Eight in major competitions. Japan is not weak either; its national team ranks among the top National Team in the world."

Those "banana people" (yellow on the outside, white on the inside) were unwilling to give up, muttering, "Tch, the first battle is very important, the National Team will definitely send out their best players."

"Hahaha, that's hilarious!"

Unexpectedly, the backlash was even more intense. "I seriously doubt whether you guys have been following the National Government news. It's on the Yunba forum, and Lu Jun and Ai Jiangtu are the National Mansion Captain and vice-captain respectively, yet neither of them has made a move."

"Based on the data I've collected, most of the top teams from around the world have completed their first round of challenges, with a roughly 50/50 wins and losses."

"All countries attach great importance to the first battle. Apart from the United States and other powerful countries like Britain, most National Mansion Captain personally led the charge, or at the very least, their vice-captains."

"But we won decisively here without lifting a finger. Doesn't that speak volumes about the value of our victory?"

Netizens rallied in support, and some niche media outlets called for the Samsung China Team, referring to them as the "Big Three." However, due to their previous poor performance, they hadn't become mainstream and dared not celebrate prematurely.

However, there is reason to believe that as the National Team's performance improves, the public will increasingly take the National Team seriously.

Meanwhile, in distant Osaka, Lu Jun and his companions, unaware of domestic public opinion, were warmly invited by the Shuangshou Pavilion to stay for one night after seizing the National Government badge.

Lu Jun readily agreed. He had some research on the Red Demon's Evil Bead, not to absorb its extreme evil power, but to learn how to utilize Negative Emotions.

This falls within the realm of Mind Magic; if one learns a few techniques, the destructive power will increase significantly.

Mo Fan's eyes lit up as well; even someone as reckless as him was very interested in the secrets of the East Guard Pavilion.

Chapter 288 Moonlit Night Raid

As night fell, everyone from the Nationalist government went to their rooms to sleep.

Lu Jun couldn't sleep. He stood with his hands behind his back at the window of the tatami room, gazing leisurely out the window while his mind probe continuously scanned the surroundings.

Suddenly, he noticed Mo Fan sneaking out for a stroll. Not long after, a commotion arose around them, and everyone in the West Guardian Pavilion became active.

A series of booming sounds came from the direction of the East Guard Pavilion.

The restriction manifested as a sky full of lightning, and a surging sea of lightning washed over the ocean, for a demon had arrived in the East Sea!

Lu Jun saw the azure light shining in the darkness and realized that Baxia had followed them again, but it would soon retreat.

Beneath the surface of this major commotion, some of the smaller, more subtle developments are what truly deserve our attention.

Soon, as he observed, the suspension bridge in mid-air suddenly flashed with Magic Radiance, and vines rose up, throwing several guards off the cliff, where they were blasted into dust by the forbidden lightning.

The guards at the Shuangshou Pavilion reacted quickly, rushing to their positions and shouting, "A prisoner is trying to break out of the East Guard Pavilion! Stop him!"

The commotion had already woken up the National Team had gone to sleep.

Jiang Shaoxu walked out in a nightgown; the thin white gauze outlined her graceful and voluptuous figure, making one's blood boil.

She stretched, her chest ample and perfectly curved, and covered her red lips as she said, "Ha~, what's going on? It's so noisy!"

When the other boys emerged and saw this scene, their drowsy and irritable state instantly became refreshed and calm, and they even swallowed hard.

The world is so beautiful, we should not let it go to waste.

They glanced at the other women in the group, all dressed in pajamas, their bodies bathed in sunlight. Except for Mu Ningxue, the iceberg who always made sure to cover herself up before going out, the others seemed unconcerned.

Just as everyone in the Nationalist government was puzzled.

Mochizuki Chiharu walked gracefully out of the darkness, her hot figure accentuated by a nightgown or kimono.

She soothed them with the gentle voice typical of Japanese girls, "I'm sorry to have disturbed our distinguished guests. Something has happened at the Shuangshou Pavilion. A giant sea monster has attacked, and the prisoners inside have also been alerted, attempting to escape from within."

"However, please rest assured, the Shuangshou Pavilion is heavily guarded and its strength is formidable; it will soon be calmed down."

Upon hearing this, the officials in the Nationalist government exchanged glances and decided to trust Yi Shou.

Sure enough, it didn't take long for the commotion at the Shuangshou Pavilion to subside.

The young people yawned and went back to sleep, unaware that Mo Fan was long gone, assuming he was still fast asleep.

Mochizuki Chiharu gazed at Lu Jun with moist eyes, then slowly retreated, nodding with a smile and saying, "Lu Jun ~, I'm sorry to have troubled you."

Lu Jun's ears itched and his whole body went numb from being called that. The Japanese girl's voice was sweet and coquettish, and for a moment he couldn't tell if "Jun" was a respectful term or a name.

It's no different from calling someone "husband."