Advanced Summoning System, Gate of Contract / The Nazca Strange Birds Attack

He was in a hurry; he needed to return the Nasca Gem as soon as possible, so without further hesitation, he ordered his men to enter the Great Gobi Valley.

Click, click.

The valley is treacherous, with steep cliffs everywhere, and the rocks are riddled with large cracks, so one could easily fall if one is not careful.

That's why the elemental suppressor is needed, and incidentally, to suppress and put to sleep the group of earth Elemental Demon called [Forbidden Moon Stone Demon] guarding the valley.

Lu Jun scanned this area, which was filled with the strong aura of earth elements, and suspected that there might be Earth Element holy spirit hidden within.

After all, Mo Fan just picked up an earth Elemental Yuan Crystal (the raw material for making Soul Seed) here by chance, and each of the Forbidden Moon Stone Demon had the strength of a Lesser Warrior.

Ironically, it was in this Gobi Valley that Lu Yilin deliberately damaged the elemental suppressor, putting the tailless Mo Fan in a desperate situation.

However, Lu Jun had already killed that idiot, and the whole family went to the Western Paradise together, so they didn't have this disgusting experience.

Buzz buzz buzz!

Nan Jue drove one elemental suppressor [Geological Needle] after another into the ground along the way. The team moved forward carefully and smoothly. When they passed the huge Forbidden Moon Stone Demon, they all fell asleep.

"Impressive." Dongfang Lie gave a thumbs up and said, "No wonder you're a military personnel, your skills are superb."

The dashing female officer smiled faintly and said, "The difference between humans and Demon Beast lies in the use of tools. It may be difficult to compete with Demon Beast of the same level using only magic, but the situation changes drastically when Magic Tool and artifacts are added."

Ring~, the Mermaid exclaimed in admiration. She was curious about everything human and didn't want to stay in Lu Jun's natal Contract Space forever. She was another 'Flame Princess Baby' type.

Lu Jun and the others traversed the canyon, each collecting a small gift from a crevice in the rocks.

Mo Fan was the luckiest of them all, as he found an earth element crystal!

Such a harvest, with virtually no danger, made the group even more eager for the next adventure.

As they ventured deeper, the terrain became increasingly flat, and the ruins of many ancient sites came into view, culminating in a breathtaking scene at the end.

A breathtaking black-gray hurricane, resembling a soaring black dragon, rose from the ground, piercing the clouds. The visual impact of it towering between heaven and earth caused everyone to gasp involuntarily!

The hurricane's body resembled a dragon's, clearly visible even from a great distance. Its thick, powerful waist and the gaping maw that burst open upon touching the sky were breathtaking to behold.

Even more terrifying was that this entire black wind was accompanied by purple-gold lightning, and the electric chains were as thick as pythons, flashing at a high frequency, too fast to keep up with!

This astonishing sight stands majestically in the wilderness of western Peru; one would never have discovered such a wonder had it not been for crossing the Gobi Valley.

Storm Restriction Circle!

Lu Jun's destination, a Space-Time Town created by a supreme Space Mage, was hidden in the eye of the wind.

Mo Fan, standing nearby, exclaimed excitedly, "Damn, the Wind Element and Lightning Element elements are so dense! There must be Soul Seed born within it!"

Guan Yu scoffed, "Yes, but you won't live to take it."

The group had been walking for a while, and it was getting dark. They decided to set up camp on the spot, rest for the night, and go in the next day.

Mo Fan immediately slipped into the tent. He casually told Lu Jun and Zhao Manyan that he needed to temporarily break through to the high-level of the Summoning System and asked them to help protect him.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Manting was dumbfounded. The Four Elements? So fast?!

Lu Jun was equally surprised, but it was one element faster than in the original story. Thinking about it, it made sense. Mo Fan missed one demonic demotion and reached the Great Perfection of Four Elements before even entering the Ancient Capital. The progress was just right.

Coincidentally, he was also about to go into seclusion to break through to a higher level. He was also the last of the six major Magic System to lack a high-level Summoning System, using the excuse that the Water Element needed to advance to a higher level.

"You... each and every one of you needs to break through your cultivation level."

Zhao Manyan felt utterly hopeless, having been brutally tortured.

Chapter 318 High-Level Summoning System, Gate of Contract

Lu Jun's Summoning System cards have been at the Intermediate Level perfect level for a long time.

However, due to insufficient Contract Summoning beasts, I haven't been confident in upgrading them to a higher tier in one go.

After forming a contract with the Mermaid, the moon-white Nebula in his Spiritual World rose rapidly, almost uncontrollably, and was about to sublimate.

Moreover, this is Lu Jun's first Magic System advancement without the aid of external forces, relying solely on his own efforts.

That's true. After accumulating for so long, don't forget that the White Tiger Pendant Star River Magic Tool has been nourished for a full six months, even its Metal Element and Mind Element have reached the peak of the first level.

Buzz buzz buzz!

Lu Jun was immersed in seclusion and cultivation. Within the Dark Universe, the moon-white Nebula surged and broke through the barrier, transforming into a magnificent and vast Moon-White Star River, filled with 343 stars that shone brilliantly.

In an instant, within the Spiritual World, six winding and agile dragons coiled, each a different color—some jet black, some blackish-red, some moon white, some pure silver, some transparent, and some platinum—all shimmering with iridescent light.

The main sensory elements are based on black and white, subtly forming two major camps: Yin and Yang.

With his advanced level across all systems, Lu Jun had a unique understanding. It seemed that the Supernatural Power of each system's Super Rank had laid a solid foundation. Among mages of the same level, each system seemed to have mastered various techniques, such as Soul Seed and spiritual realm.

They can all be ace players, capable of handling any situation on their own.

With a thunderous roar, at the moment of his breakthrough, the moon-white constellations behind him intertwined, outlining a pattern that resembled a white jade gate leading to the heavens, exuding an imposing aura and radiant brilliance.

It was none other than the high-level Summoning System High-level Magic, [Gate of Beast Tide].

The Mermaid Princess in Lu Jun's Contract Space and the Night Thunder Dream Beast from the otherworldly Summoning Plane seemed to have an epiphany at this moment. The summoning magic energy coming from the void surged again, knowing that their master had broken through, and they couldn't help but be happy.

A moment later, he calmed the surging magical energy and a smile appeared on his lips.

With his advancement to a higher level, Lu Jun's long-hidden treasure, the ancient pre-Qin bamboo slips [Gate of Contract], finally came in handy.

Sizzle!

He took out an ancient bamboo slip, and without hesitation, tore off the seal and unfolded the bamboo tube.

With a whoosh, the bamboo book slowly flattened outwards, hovering in mid-air, gleaming brightly. It was covered with densely packed tadpole-sized characters, in black pre-Qin seal script, seemingly an ancient contract.

Immediately, the black seal characters peeled off the bamboo tube one by one, surrounding Lu Jun who was sitting cross-legged. A fragrance of ink permeated the air, making him look antique.

Buzz! Lu Jun's Summoning System resonated strongly, and the illusory constellation behind him gradually solidified. Before he could even control all 343 stars, they automatically aligned and released the High-level Magic [Gate of Beast Tide].

Behind him, a magnificent and sacred moon-white summoning gate stood.

As soon as they appeared, the black characters in mid-air seemed to have found their target, and like swallows returning to their nests, they quickly rushed towards the moon-white Gate of Beast Tide, imprinting themselves inch by inch on the pure white jade.

Before long, the moon-white gate behind Lu Jun was covered with black characters, crooked and twisted like tadpoles, possessing a unique kind of demonic power that intimidated everyone.

Ancient Dharma Gate: The Gate of Contract!

Lu Jun sensed that a Contract Space had been opened inside this high-level gate, closely connected to the spirit and spanning the Two Realms.

"Good heavens, we haven't even gotten a good idea of how to develop the second Life Contract, and the third Gate of Contract has already been opened."

He secretly complained, but couldn't hide his joy. All in all, the Summoning System had one Dimensional Summon, two Life Contract, one Two Realms Gate of Contract, and four Summoned Beasts!

It is showing signs of taking off.

That wasn't all. Lu Jun had formed a contract with Water Element Spirit, finally enabling him to unlock level four of the Intermediate Magic Summoning System magic.

Coincidentally, in order to save the Mermaid mother and daughter, he had slaughtered countless Sea Monsters. His Servant-level Spirit Essence had increased to about three hundred, which meant that he had killed at least ten thousand servant Demon Beast.

The number of General-level Spirit has been restored to seven, and the number of Commander-level Remnant Soul is also two or three.

He had never fought such a rich war before.

"White Tiger, give me some points! I want to see your limit."

Lu Jun inwardly cried out, first unlocking the [Level 4] of the Intermediate Magic Summoning System magic, consuming forty-two Servant Essence Soul.

Now he not only has high-level magic in all elements, but also level four in Intermediate Magic all elements.

Soon, Lu Jun understood the effect of the fourth-level Intermediate Level Summoning Magic, named [Summoning Link].

Taking the third level of summoning and protection a step further, it allows his mind to remain connected with the Mermaid are, and to transmit information between them.

Furthermore, their Mental Power and magical energy can be converted into each other. For example, when Lu Jun's magical energy is exhausted and his spirit is depleted, the Water Element Spirit becomes his magical energy and spiritual energy recharger, a second backup mana bar.

"This capability is very useful. In war, it's crucial for transmitting information if used effectively."

Lu Jun was delighted. At first glance, it seemed ordinary, but the tricky part was this mental connection, which was similar to quantum entanglement and was unaffected by any restrictions or blockades.

The remaining [two hundred and fifty] Servant-level Spirit Essence will not be used for the time being, as none of the higher-level elements have been fully mastered.

Lu Jun didn't stand on ceremony and used the seven General Essence Soul to activate a level 5 Primary Magic.

Currently, he has three elements at the fifth-level initial stage: Water Element, mind, and curse. He hesitated for a moment before deciding not to give this precious spot to the Metal Element, which would most likely be used to amplify attack power, and he doesn't lack that now.

What's lacking are super-powerful support magics like True Name Precognition and Thousand Mile Soul Lock.

Anyway, he's been using those two passive skills lately and has learned a lot of secrets. Who knew so many girls at Mingzhu Water Institute would be talking about him?

Tang Yue, her sister Lu Mei, with whom she had a relationship, or Ding Yumian, with whom she had an ambiguous relationship, ranked among the bottom three in terms of the frequency of triggering the True Name Precognition, in the lists of girls, enemies, and even men.

That's right, the truth is out: people don't cherish what they have.

Ahem Just kidding. In a sense, they trust me completely, all thinking, "The Empress is here, how dare you petty scoundrels covet her!" I've got her figured out, so I'm fearless.

Lu Jun shook his head, deciding to first level up his basic Space Element Mind Control to level 5.

Because the level four Space Force Field effect is quite good, providing all-around defense, level five might offer some surprises.

Buzz buzz buzz!

He introduced one powerful General-level Spirit after another into his Spiritual World, like clusters of dark blue flames burning the seven stars at the very center of the pure silver galaxy.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Each crystal-clear star advanced to level five, growing to the Size Change a fist.

Lu Jun sensed something and activated Level 5 Mind Control - [Phasing]!

"This is... an amazing skill!"

His eyes widened in disbelief. Let's just say the effect is equivalent to Obito's Kamui Phasing in Naruto.

It can instantly hide in another dimension, avoiding all harm from reality.

This is a minor, almost invincible skill among Commander-level.

It should be noted that Mo Fan also gained the ability to Phasing in the future, but that was due to the Supernatural Power of the Super Rank Shadow Element, and its effect was even more unsolvable.

Lu Jun's Mind Control still has flaws. If he encounters Great Monarch Level mage who can shatter space, or Space Element Mage Phasing learned Intermediate Level fourth-level Dimensional Anchor, then there's nothing he can do.

"Almost normal, it's still just Primary Magic."

Even so, he nodded in satisfaction. After some training, his strength had increased slightly. Once he had complete control over the high-level Summoning System star, he would possess the strongest area-of-effect magic.

Rumble!

Just as Lu Jun was finishing his seclusion, a huge roar suddenly came from outside.

"What happened?"

Chapter 319 Nazca Strange Bird Attack

Lu Jun hurriedly stepped out of the tent, Mo Fan was also breaking through to the next tent, also rushed out.

They looked up at the sky and saw many uninvited guests in the distance. They had emerald green bodies, as smooth and lustrous as jade, and pure blue wings.

Both the hard feathers and the downy feathers look exceptionally neat, as if they were carved from a single template.

When they flew here in flocks, it felt like a vast expanse of emerald clouds and blue silk cloth, gradually covering the sunset sky and slowly approaching!

The loud roar that just spread was from here.

Upon seeing this, Lu Jun knew what it was and his heart skipped a beat. "It's here, the strange bird derived from the forbidden magic of the Nazca Geoglyphs."

The strange bird in his arms, its painted eyes gleaming like gemstones, stirred slightly.

Before Mo Fan could ask, Jiang Yu and the others beside him cried out in panic, "Damn it, it's them again! And this time there are even more of them!!"

Zhao Manting also exclaimed, "Are you kidding me? We've come so far, are you just going to let these things fly through the airspace of those Great Demon like that?!"

Nan Jue, looking grim, said, "We're in trouble this time. We're trapped inside the Ruins Canyon. It's completely open, with no cover whatsoever. We're stuck, unable to move forward or backward. If we go any further, we'll be in the Storm Restriction Zone."

"What exactly happened between you?"

Listening to everyone talking, Mo Fan was completely bewildered, not understanding a thing.

Beside us, Zhao Manyan explained, "About a month ago, not long after we arrived in Peru, we accidentally wandered into a place that the locals called a forbidden zone, and then we were chased by these strange birds."

"At first there were only a few dozen, which we easily wiped out. Later, they multiplied to several hundred, which we also dealt with. Then, when we were in the city, these strange birds even came after us, but they were wiped out by Peru city's defenses, triggering an Orange Alert..."

"Now, it's turned into an attack by tens of thousands of strange birds."