House Arrest? The Faith of All Beings / Mo Fan Takes Action; Bestowed with the Divine Seal's Blessing

The figure of Great Judge Durank seemed to have been standing there for a long time.

When the two Sacred Judgment Mage brought him to this place, they quietly withdrew, leaving only a private space for the two to talk, and the surroundings were completely quiet.

The middle-aged monk had a somewhat sinister face, with inverted triangle-shaped eyebrows and eyes. Upon seeing Lu Jun, he went straight to the point, asking, "How did Salang of the Ancient Capital die?"

Seeing this unquestionable and domineering attitude, Lu Jun frowned slightly and calmly replied, "It was Han Ji who killed him."

"Then how do you know that's the real Salang?"

"I have intelligence..."

How can you be sure your intelligence is accurate?

"From Asha Ruiya..."

"What does that have to do with her? Or is Asha Ruiya related to Cardinal Salang of the Black Vatican?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun fell silent, rolled his eyes, and thought, "Damn it, how could you not know that Wen Tai and Salang are husband and wife, and that Asha Ruiya is an adopted daughter? But this is something that really can't be said openly."

This is precisely Lu Jun's fatal weakness. His information, disguised as Asha Ruiya's account, barely managed to justify his act of opening the Heavenly Eye.

But now that Yi Zhisha has been resurrected, and even Asha Ruiya is an enemy, it's possible that she might get involved with them.

Furthermore, Durank's aggressive attitude, bombarding his thinking time with a barrage of questions, constantly attacking the loopholes in his statements, and frequently interrupting his speech, was truly remarkable.

Chapter 419 House Arrest? Faith of the Masses

Inside the Parthenon courtyard.

Seeing that Lu Jun remained silent after repeated questioning, Durank revealed a victorious smile and declared to himself, "I see. You can't be sure that the real Salang is dead, so just in case, we can't conclude that Salang is dead."

So Salang is not dead.

Lu Jun was astonished. Seeing Durank's distorted words, a surge of anger rose in his heart, and he immediately retorted, "Salang is already dead."

Durank said with a sinister smile, "Then prove it to me."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun barely suppressed his anger and said, "The Adjudication Court also has intelligence to corroborate this. One of the high-ranking officials present must have been Salang. Afterwards, to ensure that nothing went wrong, these high-ranking officials were kept under house arrest until the Black Vatican's purge was over."

"Furthermore, most of Salang's nine disciples have perished, Lead Conductor, the Archbishop, and the Black Alchemist have been divided, with only two remaining to contend for power. Isn't that enough proof?"

He paused for a moment, then calmly said, "I will not answer any more questions about this before Shao Zheng and Han Ji arrive. You have no right to interrogate me."

Durank's smile faded slightly, and his aura suddenly surged, unleashing the overwhelming pressure of Super Rank cultivator.

Buzz buzz buzz!

In an instant, Lu Jun's head buzzed, his face turned pale, and he felt as if he were carrying a mountain, making it difficult to breathe.

At that moment, Durank's voice rang out, like that of a god, majestic and domineering. "I represent the Holy City, and the words of the Holy City are the truth!"

"I said..." Durank leaned down and stared intently, whispering, "Salang isn't dead! Do you understand?"

Lu Jun could no longer suppress the Killing Intent in his heart, but he remained calm on the surface, lowering his eyes and saying, "I refuse to answer that question. I'm leaving here and will wait for Han Ji to come and talk to you."

Bullying the weak, huh? We'll see.

He turned and left decisively, but at the door, Saint Xiso stopped him.

Seeing this, Lu Jun raised an eyebrow. "Chief Judge Durank, what do you mean by this?"

"I'm sorry," Durank chuckled softly from behind, "You still have something to explain to the Holy City. You're now fully proficient in curses, Water Element, and Summoning System. You truly are a genius."

"But as far as I know, in the past five thousand years, there have been very few people of your age with your level of cultivation. Most of them practice forbidden techniques that endanger their lifespan."

Lu Jun's heart sank, but he said calmly, "Why can't it be due to abundant resources or Innate Talent?"

"Hahaha." Durank scoffed, talking to himself, "Besides that, I've seen your intelligence. Back in Egypt, you actually managed to kill Sub-Lord single-handedly while at High-level Completion."

"This surge in combat power is simply illogical. Aren't you going to explain it?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun took a deep breath, suppressing his inner rage. "That's a special substance of the Curse Element."

"No!" Durank rejected it, reasoning logically. "This is forbidden magic! You are colluding with the Black Vatican, deliberately using information about your pawns to ensure the real Salang dies in your place."

Lu Jun retorted, "Absurd! That's illogical and doesn't hold water! You're confusing right and wrong! There's no evidence!"

Durank said with a forced smile, "Heh heh heh, no matter what, it's not wrong that your cultivation level and combat power are abnormal, unless you open your Spiritual World for me to examine."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun wished he could immediately break the seal on the Ancient King Armor Robe and blast Durank into dust with a single punch.

The Spiritual World is the most important secret of every mage, containing the profound mysteries of cultivation methods. If someone who tries to explore it harbors even the slightest malice, they could easily Destruction Mage.

He could not possibly agree to open his spiritual world to Durank.

Lu Jun coldly said, "Get out!"

Faced with the junior's rude remarks, Durank was not annoyed. He shook his head and sighed, "There's nothing I can do then. I can only follow the rules and place you under house arrest for a month until the suspicion against you is cleared."

After saying that, he walked past Lu Jun and stepped out of the courtyard.

"You have no right to detain me..."

Before Lu Jun could finish speaking, he saw countless magical patterns spread across the ground of the courtyard, intertwining to form a dazzling Light Screen that enveloped the courtyard.

Two Sacred Judgment Mage blocked the entrance.

Upon seeing this, Lu Jun laughed in fury, "As expected of the Holy City, forcibly detaining an innocent mage without distinguishing right from wrong."

But gradually, he calmed down and sat cross-legged in the courtyard without saying a word. He was always a man of few words, and it was useless to just talk.

That old dog, Durank, will settle accounts sooner or later.

The main thing is that he realized this might be an opportunity. Don't forget his Mind Element magic [Multiple Virtual Souls], which is enough to fake the appearance of the Spiritual World.

As long as it's under the supervision of one's own people, it's perfectly fine to let the Holy City examine one's false Spiritual World.

Having passed this test, he became a certified magical genius of the Holy City.

This allowed Lu Jun to continue developing steadily even after reaching the Super Rank, until he broke through the forbidden spell and transformed from a cocoon into a feather!

As for Xin Xia and Mo Fan, Lu Jun had already done his best, insisting that Salang was dead, and for this he was even placed under house arrest by the Sacred Judgment Mage on trumped-up charges.

After all, he had no relation to Xin Xia; he was only helping her out of respect for Mo Fan, and he had a clear conscience.

At this moment, the two Sacred Judgment Mages at the door were surprised. They had originally thought that Lu Jun would be enraged and attack the sealing formation, which they could use as a pretext to teach Lu Jun a lesson, and add some spice to the story.

Unexpectedly... Xiso curled his lip, bored, just a coward.

Inside the courtyard, Lu Jun's gaze was deep and unfathomable; he was patiently waiting for an opportunity to strike.

Of course, before that, he observed the changing situation while preparing to cultivate in silence.

Since becoming the top student in the National Government, Lu Jun's reputation for sweeping away all rivals has spread far and wide, making it a momentous event that will be recorded in history. His popularity in the Nine Provinces has also ballooned to an exaggerated degree.

The power of faith that has gathered from this has grown increasingly stronger.

Lu Jun closed his eyes, and the six star systems in the spiritual universe shone brightly. Among them, the azure spiritual galaxy surged, and countless invisible mysterious wisps of energy descended from the void. A beautifully crafted Li Fan Flower Faith Mark shone.

The Power of Imagination surged, nourishing the azure galaxy and accelerating growth several times over.

If combined with the amplification from the White Tiger Pendant, he might soon be able to raise his Mind Element to the advanced level three.

It is important to know that if one were to activate the Ancient King Armor Robe, one's Mind Element cultivation could suppress the impact of death and resentment on the spirit.

Furthermore, Lu Jun vaguely sensed that for the Mind Element to break through to the Super Rank, and even wield the power to contend with the Emperor after the forbidden spell, the power of the minds of all beings, that is, the power of faith, is the key!

Buzz buzz buzz!

Lu Jun was immersed in cultivation. In a trance, golden lotuses bloomed in his Dark Universe, each containing moral ethics. He was enveloped in white light, and a sense of tranquility and peace emanated from him.

Immediately afterwards, countless voices of praise echoed from the void, appearing and disappearing like the chanting of sacred texts, as if billions of living beings were performing a sacrifice.

At this moment, Lu Jun's appearance was inexplicably dignified and solemn. He closed his eyes and seemed to be chanting the Daoist scriptures for all living beings. He was like a great Buddha, and the place where he stood was a blessed land on Mortal World, turning the small courtyard into a pure land of ultimate bliss.

For some reason, the two Sacred Judgment Mage outside the door gradually calmed down and suddenly began to appreciate the tranquility of their state of mind.

Moreover, Xiso's many delusions rose and fell, and he was purified and filtered, he reflected on his past actions and actually felt guilty.

Lu Jun was unaware of all this. If he had known, he would probably have been shocked. Subtly changing a person's inherent flaws is called: transformation!

A High Monk at Lingyin Temple in Kyushu, who possesses forbidden spells Mind Element, is said to have this power. (A character from the original work, the Magic City War arc)

Chapter 420 Mo Fan in Action, Bestowing the Divine Seal Praise

While Lu Jun was under house arrest...

Mo Fan and other members of the National Team approached high-ranking officials such as Shao Zheng, Pang Lai, and Han Ji.

Shao Zheng was initially in a good mood because his team had won the championship, but when he heard that Lu Jun had been taken away by people from Holy City, he immediately frowned and became furious. This was unacceptable!

"Don't panic, I'll head to Parthenon right away to get Durank from me."

Shao Zheng said seriously, "As for your relative Ye Xin Xia, Mo Fan, if she voluntarily gives up her position as the Saintess of Parthenon, I will take her with me as well."

The group rushed to Parthenon without stopping.

At this moment, on the Parthenon Goddess, in a luxurious and magnificent hall, the Great Sage Mei Ruola and the Holy City's Great Judge Official Durank were conversing.

Upon hearing the intelligence relayed by his subordinates, Durank frowned deeply and exclaimed, "The Chinese, they arrived so quickly?!"

Mei Ruola's expression darkened, and she said in a low voice, "You were too hasty; you almost ruined the master's grand plan."

"However..." Mei Ruola changed the subject, "Parthenon is not to be entered without a summons, unless they take the [Star River Path]. I have a way to keep them waiting for a few days. You should start taking action now."

At the foot of Goddess Peak, Mo Fan paced anxiously, while Shao Zheng remained calm, though his dissatisfaction grew.

The Parthenon Temple's response was slow; the reception was of a very high standard, but the procedures and etiquette were cumbersome, causing considerable delays.

Another day has passed.

That evening Shao Zheng and the others couldn't even suggest a meeting, as that would be neither gentlemanly nor polite. The high-ranking members of Goddess Peak were all women, so there was no reason for them to talk in the middle of the night. Besides, it wasn't appropriate for them to go out casually.

The next day, Jiang Shaoxu rushed over, holding up her phone, and said, "Something terrible has happened! Lu Jun's evidence is insufficient. Parthenon has determined that Salang is not truly dead, and Saintess Ander's death is suspected to be related."

"Oh, and Lu Jun is also suspected of using forbidden techniques; he will be detained for a month."

Shao Zheng glanced at the report, and his anger surged. This was not only a stain on Lu Jun, but also an insult to the reputation of Jiuzhou.

"These people are really fast."

He sneered, "I'll have the Nine Provinces behind me issue a formal condemnation and demand to see Lu Jun."

Mo Fan, in a fit of rage, blurted out, "Parthenon, those bitches!"

"The Holy City is powerful, and it may take some time and effort to get Lu Jun out, but Xin Xia should be able to be taken away immediately."

Meanwhile, with Shao Zheng's wisdom, based on the known intelligence provided by Mo Fan, he targeted the key point. At first glance, Lu Jun's house arrest, Salang's life-or-death certificate, and taking Xin Xia away seem to be three things, but in reality, they are one thing.

That directly addresses the conflict over the Parthenon Goddess, allowing Xin Xia to withdraw, thus dismantling both of the previous arguments.

But will Parthenon's hidden forces really leave so easily Xin Xia?

To everyone's surprise, it was the Temple Mother, the true power behind Parthenon, who stepped forward.

At Goddess Peak, the Temple Mother calmly stated, "I have prepared the [Divine Seal Praise] as the champion's reward. People from all over the Nine Provinces will come to bestow the blessing in a few days. Those who miss this opportunity will not be accepted."

Upon hearing this, Shao Zheng frowned. He knew that the blessing of the Divine Seal Praise required a month to consolidate and digest, and this was a delaying tactic.

Mo Fan retorted with dissatisfaction, "Couldn't you wait a moment? Don't forget, Zhao Manyan and Lu Jun haven't come out yet."

Upon hearing this, the Temple Mother showed a regretful expression and said, "There's really nothing we can do about it. Preparations for the ceremony began a long time ago. I was very sorry when I learned about this. If we miss it, we can only wait for the goddess to ascend the throne."

"Damn it," Mo Fan cursed inwardly, "Isn't this just holding me back?"

Fortunately, Shao Zheng took over the conversation and said directly, "One of our Nationalist government members has a family member studying here, and I hope we can take her away now."

He didn't bother with unnecessary questions and firmly stated his demands.

"This point..." The Temple Mother looked troubled. "Are you referring to Xin Xia? This child is very talented, it's such a pity. Moreover, before the position of Goddess is finalized, the candidates for Goddess are not allowed to leave or withdraw without permission."

"Damn it." Mo Fan had a fiery temper and was just short of throwing a punch. Nothing was acceptable to him.

The Temple Mother comforted her, saying, "It will all be settled soon, within a month. That will be just the right amount of time for you to use up your Divine Seal Praise."

No matter how anxious Shao Zheng, Mo Fan, and the others were, they really had no choice but to negotiate; directly provoking the two major forces was impossible.

It should be noted that even with Mo Fan's numerous advantages, if he were captured by Archangel Sharir of the Holy City and imprisoned Holy City, the Nine Provinces would still not make a move.

Moreover, even the members of the National Government who had originally come along were wavering. Young masters from aristocratic families, such as Guan Yu and Dongfang Lie, were eager to receive the blessing after hearing that they would have to wait a long time if they missed the Divine Seal Praise.