Dark Duel Contract / Parthenon Magic

He had a premonition and peered into the area of the pyramid behind him, where a shadowy figure riding Black Ghost Horse appeared in human form. It was not tall, and its whole body was shrouded in a thick layer of dark aura, as if it were wearing a hazy black battle robe.

It sat arrogantly on the back of Black Ghost Horse, like a knight, with its long black sword raised high, the tip pointing towards the crimson sky, as if calling upon the power of the god of night. And below the clouds, the black aura stirred more and more violently!

The Dark Knight's unleashed power could shake an area spanning several kilometers, making him an absolute Monarch-Level Creature.

"The Vertical and Horizontal Nether Sword!"

The Dark Knight spoke in ancient Egyptian, his majestic voice echoing as dark sword intent emanated from the Death Kingdom, descending upon the Mortal World with a profound aura of destruction!

A black sword light, stretching across the sky with overwhelming force and domineering aura, cleaved down towards Lu Jun's position, leaving deep cracks in the void and shattering space in its wake.

The sword reached its maximum speed, and Lu Jun couldn't use his high-level Teleportation High-level Magic in time. Suddenly, he had a flash of inspiration, and the hundreds of platinum sword lights that were fighting among the Liejian Death Servants withdrew and converged into the Tai'a Sword, which rushed over in an instant.

Whoosh!

Lu Jun merged with the sword, and a dazzling Flying Immortal Sword Light shot into the sky, scattering golden fragments everywhere. The scene was dreamlike and beautiful. In the nick of time, he seized a moment of space and calmly transformed into a rainbow and left.

In the blink of an eye, he transformed back into a sword-wielding figure on a hill three thousand meters away, landing gracefully like a sword immortal heading east with a single sword.

He was immersed in the wonderful feeling of his body and sword becoming one. This was the true Sword Flying. With a thought, his body transformed into a ray of sword light and flew thousands of miles away. Previously, riding on a giant sword was a third-rate method.

Moreover, the significance of a fifth-level Intermediate Level Artifact Control goes beyond this; it is also a Great Killing Technique that involves burning everything, Self-Sacrificing Strike, putting oneself in a life-or-death situation, and creating miracles.

Chapter 376 Dark Duel Contract

Lu Jun doesn't want to have to use Self-Sacrificing Strike day. That would mean he's in dire straits, where the full power of his six magic systems, even his soul and life, is sacrificed, and the resulting sword strike would be as dazzling as a shooting star.

Although the current monarch-like creature is strong, he has defeated it before, so there is no need to use the self-sacrificing sword technique.

Several kilometers away on a hill, he turned and looked back, catching a glimpse of the majestic figure illuminated by the pyramid's Nether Radiance. With a casual stroke of his sword, it sliced a deep ravine stretching for thousands of meters straight through the earth, leaving a deep, indelible sword mark.

Dark Sword Master! Sub-Lord Level!

Upon seeing this, Lu Jun's mind raced, and he recognized the humanoid knight Demon Beast shrouded in darkness. In his memory, the original story featured a Dark Sword Master guarding the mirage pyramid in Push, Egypt.

This situation is extremely rare. Monarch-Level Creature would only guard the real pyramids, not the mirages, because Demon Beast at this level are exceptionally intelligent and would not be foolish enough to mistake an illusion unless done intentionally.

If the Wrathful Sword Death Servants were the Pharaoh's Close Guards, then the Dark Sword Master was the general who commanded the Palace Guards.

Lu Jun guessed that this Dark Sword Master probably accidentally devoured some kind of dark-type Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, and luckily rose from the peak of the Commander-level to the Sub-Lord, which is why it has been guarding the edge of the Mirage Pyramid ever since.

This was disastrous, exceeding the Puxini City's ability to cope, and even beyond expectations.

It should be noted that the Puxini City-state only deployed three Super Rank mages in response to the mirage: one remained in the city to defend the main camp, while the other two led their troops out to fight their way out.

Two Super Rank mages alone are not enough to kill the Dark Sword Master.

In particular, all three of them were ordinary Super Rank -Super Rank mages, single-element Super Rank mages without any Supernatural Power.

Lu Jun probed his Portable Space with his thoughts. There was a bottle of Time-Space Liquid covered in crystal clear liquid. He hesitated, wondering whether to use his trump card to fight off the Dark Sword Master.

He had faced monarchical creatures several times, but he had always been able to resist them with the help of external forces, and there had never been a precedent of killing them, which made him eager to try.

However, when he saw four hundred more Fiend Sword Servants emerge from below the pyramid, joining the fifty-odd ones he had killed, and crowding around the Dark Sword Master, their combined power creating Dark Aura that blotted out the sky, he abandoned his idea.

If it were just the Dark Sword Master alone, he could have made the Mermaid maiden consume the Time-Space Liquid, merging with her to try and kill Dark Sword Master.

But if the monarch is surrounded by Demon Horde, it won't be so easy to deal with; it's best to wait for the Egyptian army to arrive.

As for the Blood Abyss Curse Mark, the brief transformation into a White Tiger God Ascension State has too low a lifespan. It's not very magical to kill a resilient monarch-like creature within two or three minutes.

If Lu Jun rashly steps into the pyramid and gets surrounded, he's doomed. According to the original text, even Super Rank mage couldn't handle the five hundred Wrathful Sword Death Servants.

The main reason is that they can combine to form a sword formation, cooperating with each other, and their Killing Power is astonishing.

Rumble!

As soon as Cao Cao was mentioned, Cao Cao appeared. Lu Jun thought of the army and heard the rumbling and sounds of fighting coming from several hills behind him.

The army transformed into a raging torrent, breaking through the Forest of Corpses in one fell swoop. Magic roared across the sky, light illuminated the twilight, and an endless aura of destruction swept through...

The Dark Sword Master beneath the pyramid averted his gaze and turned his attention to the thousands of mage soldiers in the Puxini City.

The figure of the Night Thunder Dream Beast quietly appeared beside him, carrying him into the shadows and swiftly heading towards the most famous and dignified forty-year-old woman in the center of the army, Staff Officer Fenna, who was also Super Rank mage.

Lu Jun wanted to pass on the news of the Dark Sword Master and the Wrathful Sword Deadpool to Fenner. In the original story, it was these two aspects that caused the army to suffer heavy losses and almost lead to its annihilation.

In the center of the army, Fenner's six wings of wind rose behind him, overlooking the battlefield. Suddenly, he sensed the movement of shadowy figures nearby and mistook them for the approaching undead assassins. He almost made a move.

Fortunately, Lu Jun spoke up in time, saying, "It's me, Staff Officer Fenner."

Fenner raised a stern brow and said in a low voice, "It's you? Lu Jun, the captain of the Huaxia National Team. I know you. You led the National Team to break through the Poison Gold Mummy. Well done. What brings you here?"

Lu Jun said solemnly, "I have urgent military intelligence. This time, the mirage pyramid contains Monarch-Level Creature, the Dark Sword Master."

Upon hearing this, Wang Kesko, who was standing nearby, was shocked and nearly jumped up, shouting, "What did you say?! Is it true?"

Immediately following were screams from ahead, as large numbers of human mages died as if they were mowing grass.

Lu Jun calmly said, "Now you've seen it for yourself, don't you believe me?"

"No!" Wang Kesko swallowed hard and suggested to his Staff Officer Fenna, "General, let's retreat and launch the attack again once we're ready."

"Heh heh heh..." Fenner sneered, "Look around you!"

The last five kilometers are the area with the highest density and strongest undead population. Dark-colored hordes of corpses are scattered throughout this large yellow basin, and the mirage of the pyramids is located right in the center of the basin.

The battle gradually turned from orderly to chaotic. The undead, like a mountain forest, made it impossible to see where the pyramids were. Many soldiers lost their way and only knew to instinctively fight the undead.

Once Fenner orders a retreat, the entire army will collapse and will be unable to organize a proper retreat. At that time, most of the mages will have to stay here.

Only a few high-level experts were able to escape unscathed.

Moreover, the terror of the undead lies in their ability to resurrect the dead. When they return, nourished by this army, they will face an even stronger undead race.

"We can't leave. We must wipe out the mirage in one fell swoop. Once the mirage disappears, the Puxini City will be safe!"

Fenner resolutely stepped forward, his Wind Wings flapping behind him, and took the initiative to meet the Dark Sword Master.

However, Wind Element Super Level Mage, she was skilled at dodging and evading, but lacked offensive power. At best, she could only maneuver around the Sub-Lord and could not stop the Dark Sword Master from wreaking havoc.

Upon seeing this, Lu Jun frowned. The dozen or so members of the National Government on the battlefield sensed that something was wrong and gradually gathered around him.

Guan Yu asked nervously, "Captain, what should we do now?"

Mu Tingying said with a worried look, "Should we run? Otherwise, we'll all be wiped out and die with them."

Upon hearing this, Mo Fan strongly objected, sneering, "If we can't run, wouldn't we be considered cowards and deserters?"

He made up his mind to use the Time-Space Liquid to feed Flame Princess, transforming her into Flame Queen to turn the tide.

Although the impact of Monarch-level Battle would still result in the deaths of a large number of army mages, there was no better way.

"I'll take action," Lu Jun said calmly. "I have an idea that can hold off the Dark Sword Master alone without affecting the others."

"Huh?" the crowd asked, puzzled. "What method?"

"Dark Duel Contract!" Lu Jun explained, "The Dark Sword Master is a being who has made a pact with the King of Darkness, and therefore must abide by certain Dark Contract."

"One of its Dark Contract is that if anyone challenges it to a duel, it will accept unconditionally, because darkness has granted it the ability to be reborn and powerful, and it cannot tolerate any provocation against the King of Darkness."

Jiang Yu was stunned. "Dark Duel Contract? I've never heard of that before?"

Chapter 377 Parthenon Magic

Within a battlefield spanning several kilometers of the pyramid mirage.

Jiang Yu was puzzled. He was a disciple of Pang Lai and knew all about Demon Beast in the world. He was practically Demonic Beast Encyclopedia. He had never heard of any duel contract with the Dark Sword Master.

This is utterly illogical. How could Demon Beast be so "naive"? Why would they readily agree to a duel just because someone else has the advantage of having their entire clan around them?

Even Temple Guardian Knight Kuluo next to Xin Xia, scoffed, "My family has been operating in Egypt for so long, why have I never heard of a duel contract?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun glanced at the two of them and said, "Of course you don't know. If he didn't have the memories of the original story, he probably wouldn't know the secret either."

In the Original Timeline, Mo Fan learned this secret from Ye Meng'e (Asha Ruiya), with whom he had a close relationship, that her Contract Beast was the Dark Sword Master.

Now, in order to produce decisive evidence to kill Salang, Lu Jun simply suppressed Asha Ruiya severely, offending her and making it impossible for them to discuss personal matters anymore.

"Speaking of which, after arriving in Venice, I wonder if Asha Ruiya will reappear and plot to go to the Tyrant Mountain Range again to verify the existence of the Black Dragon Emperor?"

Lu Jun pondered for a moment, then put the matter aside and said calmly to the group, "The Dark Sword Master's duel contract has one prerequisite: the challenger must be a Dark Creature or a mage who practices Dark Magic."

After saying this, Ai Jiangtu frowned and immediately asked Wankos, "Does your Staff Officer Fenna practice Dark Magic?"

Military Governor Wankos shook his head, his face pale. Although he didn't quite believe Lu Jun's claims of secrecy, it was still a last resort. However, the harsh conditions at the moment had extinguished that hope.

Ai Jiangtu sighed, realizing that conquering the pyramids was utterly hopeless.

The members of the National Government present, including the Healer Mage from the Parthenon Temple and other third-party reinforcements, began to consider how to safely retreat.

They exchanged glances, each understanding the other's thoughts. The dozen or so people who had deliberately huddled together during the melee were preparing for this moment.

A group of young, high-ranking individuals, whose combat and support skills complement each other perfectly, have a high probability of escaping from the monarch's clutches.

Just then, Lu Jun stepped forward from the crowd, looked around at everyone, and calmly said, "I cultivate Dark Magic, so let me be in charge of initiating the Dark Duel and restraining the Dark Sword Master. You all take the opportunity to destroy the mirage of the pyramid."

The members of the Nationalist government had various expressions and remained silent.

"Huh?" Zhao Manyan hesitated, wanting to ask if Lu Jun had gone mad, a high-level being fighting Sub-Lord one-on-one?!

Before he could even speak, the temple mage beside him gasped, her melodious voice asking in astonishment, "You're a real brute! You charged into the Poison Gold Mummy Legion all by yourself, and now you want to go head-to-head with the monarch?"

Lu Jun looked in the direction of the voice and was slightly taken aback. He saw that it was a tall woman who spoke. Her waist was supple and slender like a snake, and her breasts were high and round like hills. She had a devilish figure that was exaggeratedly exaggerated even in a thick white dress.

Not to mention the female mage's long, fair legs, which were faintly visible beneath her white, semi-transparent dress, making her alluring and seductive.

Because of the memorable feature of 'slender limbs bearing abundant fruit', he suddenly remembered that it was the temple mage who had given him three consecutive buffs when he was fighting the Poison Gold Mummy tribe.

He shifted his gaze slightly to examine her appearance and was surprised to find that she was exceptionally beautiful. Her face, with its deep, three-dimensional features typical of Europeans and the soft beauty of an Eastern woman, made her look somewhat like a mixed-race person. Overall, she looked like an older sister who was four or five years her senior.

When Lu Jun met the female mage's enigmatic smile, he remained unfazed. He couldn't help it; her figure was far more captivating than her face. He inwardly mused, "Is it a law that Healer Mage have lofty ambitions?"

Seeing Xin Xia, Xinxia quickly and gently introduced, "This is Sister Jun, who took good care of me in Parthenon."

"Huh? A Chinese person?" Lu Jun paused, making sure the "Jun" was pronounced in Chinese, and asked in surprise, "The Parthenon has Chinese people?"

The female mage smiled and shook her head, saying in broken Chinese, "I am Greek, from a small family in Parthenon. My mother is Chinese. You can call me by my Chinese name, Jun Yaojin."

She casually brushed aside her background, saying smugly, "I consulted many Chinese books to come up with this name, what do you think, not bad, right?"

Upon hearing this, not only Xin Xia facepalm, but the other members of the National Government also wore strange expressions, wanting to retort, "Size Change of noble birth, what Chinese books did you read to come up with your name? It sounds especially like the name of a novel by Masuri."

Lu Jun didn't delve too deeply into the existence of the mixed-race temple female mage. There were several temple apprentice maids sent to support the Puxini City-state in Egypt. The original work didn't mention them, but that doesn't mean they didn't exist in reality.

With the battlefield pressing, he raised his hand, overpowering the objections of the crowd, and said with unparalleled boldness, "No need to say more. I had my trump cards when I stormed the Lu Family and slaughtered the entire clan, and the same applies today."

"You only need to do one thing: extinguish the mirage."

Mo Fan's eyes flickered. He had originally intended to take Lu Jun's place in the duel against the Dark Sword Master, but seeing that the other party insisted on his own way, he didn't say anything more. He patted his chest and boldly assured him, "Old Lu, you can go with peace of mind. I will definitely dispel the pyramid illusion."

"Sigh!" Jun Yaojin exclaimed anxiously, switching back to English and saying rapidly, "Why won't you listen to advice?"

Lu Jun ignored the surging water beneath his feet and charged towards the Dark Sword Master, riding the massive black waves.

The mixed-race female mage looked helpless and changed her tune, saying, "Hey, you Chinese guy, let me give you some help before the battle."

Unexpectedly, Lu Jun waved his hand and said, "No need."

Even with the most favorable elemental advantage, High-level Magic is utterly powerless against the Dark Sword Master's superior combat strength.

Even so, Jun Yaojin stamped her foot, and with her kind heart, she still sent her blessings to Lu Jun! A strong holy aura surged from her body, outlining countless Star Track, with emerald green and milky white shining brightly.

Blessing - Strengthen! Prayer - Ward Off Disaster and Misfortune! High-Level Blessing Spell - Ancient Power Revival! High-Level Healing Magic - Aquarius Star Light Seat!

After doing everything, Jun Yaojin prayed silently. If the Dark Sword Master hadn't been so powerful that it inspired despair, she wouldn't have wanted to abandon the Egyptian people and run away by herself.

Buzz buzz buzz!

With each step Lu Jun took forward, his entire body was enveloped in layers of holy Magic Radiance, making him appear like a god, and his aura rose steadily.

He sensed the situation within his body and was slightly surprised. The initial stage of Incantation·Strengthen was the most basic spell for Blessing System Mage. When Nan Rongni cast it, it amplified the power of Mo Fan's Shadow Magic by more than 30%. If it were cast by a proper Parthenon maid, it would increase the power of all spells by 30%.

The Intermediate Level blessings and High-level Ancient Divine Power are self-explanatory, each with its own unique uses.

However, Lu Jun did not rely on it. Once he used the power of the Blood Abyss Curse to Power of God Ascension, the effects of these enhancements would be reduced to the minimum.

However, his commotion attracted the attention of everyone on the battlefield, and the Dark Sword Master and his Staff Officer Fenna, who were engaged in battle, stopped and looked over.