Mo Fan's Fury / Dark Holy Judgment; Desperate Demonization
Meanwhile, in the courtyard at the foot of the mountain, the Sacred Judgment Mage Xiso was sweating profusely, kneeling on the ground, his mind filled with terror and his expression filled with unease, like an old dog that had fallen into the water.
"Impossible... Absolutely impossible, such a terrifying Supreme Demonic Beast could be controlled by a young couple."
Tang Yue looked down and said coldly, "You dare insult my brother? You're asking for death! I can't control this big guy. You've already severely angered it by provoking Lu Jun."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiso suffocated, as if he were in a demonic abyss, surrounded by darkness from all sides, with a chilling aura seeping into him.
He felt completely insecure; the feeling of being watched by a terrifying, supreme being resurfaced, making him increasingly dizzy and the gloom growing.
Xiso knew that Tang Yue's words were true. Not to mention the Super Rank fully-cultivated Durank, even the most mysterious master could not save him, and the Holy City could not protect him either. He had this intuition.
Thump!
A loud thud of flesh colliding rang out, Xiso immediately knelt on the ground, cold sweat pouring down his face. He revealed the most humble and obsequious smile, repeatedly kowtowing to Lu Jun while slapping himself in the face.
Xiso hastily apologized, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Lord Lu Jun, I'm just a lowly dog, I've offended you, Master..."
Seeing this, Lu Jun felt secretly pleased. Slapping someone in the face himself was nothing compared to the domineering support of his older sister.
Tang Yue, displaying a strong protective aura towards her husband, glanced at Xiso with disgust, then with a flick of her wrist, a shadowy figure wriggled and transformed into a giant shadowy hand, slapping Xiso away into the distance.
"Get lost. I'll spare your life for the sake of the Holy City."
*Pfft! Xiso spat out blood, his body severely injured, but he dared not release magic to protect himself. He continued to kowtow, determined to get through this ordeal first, no matter what. Demon Beast don't follow rules and reason with humans.
Lu Jun's eyes lit up slightly as he watched this move. "This elemental control is quite impressive. It seems that Sister Tang Yue hasn't neglected her cultivation. She must have mastered the Shadow Element at a high level."
Then he looked at Xiso on the ground, and with a mental scan, he sneered, "This guy is two-faced."
But it doesn't matter. He doesn't intend to let this Sacred Judgment Mage off so easily. He hasn't been idle this month; he's been waiting to give Parthenon and the Holy City a return gift!
Shao Zheng, Zhu Meng, and Han Ji, who were standing at the door, watched coldly and did not stop Tang Yue.
Although the Holy City is powerful, it will never risk splitting the Nine Provinces for a mere Sacred Judgment Mage.
Another Sacred Judgment Mage swallowed hard, his body trembling. Seeing Tang Yue looking over, he forced a smile and said, "My lord, let's skip the search of your Spiritual World. I'll let you leave right away."
Durank himself instructed that if anyone from Kyushu came, Lu Jun should be released.
Since the higher-ups don't care, he has no reason to risk his life to make things difficult for Lu Jun.
Tang Yue raised an eyebrow, about to speak, when Lu Jun beside her hurriedly Mind Telepathy.
Then she changed her tone and coldly shouted, "Release?! You're just going to let it go like that?!"
Upon hearing this, the Sacred Judgment Mage became extremely anxious and stammered in a humble voice, "This... that... Your Excellency... what do you intend to do?"
"Inspect!" Tang Yue said menacingly, "You said my Lu Jun practiced forbidden techniques, flaunted his crimes, and refused to apologize or pay compensation? You come and inspect, then the Holy City will issue a public apology and use its influence to erase Lu Jun's terrible image."
"Okay, okay, I'll tell the adults."
The Sacred Judgment Mage's face fell. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, he tremblingly examined Lu Jun, not daring to make any small moves.
Moreover, he possessed a Magic Tool notebook that recorded and uploaded information to the databases of the Holy Court and the Inquisition Court. The entire process was legal and compliant, and after passing this test, Lu Jun's normality was fully acknowledged.
Lu Jun opened his Spiritual World, and the Sacred Judgment Mage glanced at it quickly. The three galaxies of Summoning, Water, and Curse were perfectly normal, with nothing unusual about them.
The Qiankun Stone and the Ancient King Armor Robe are nowhere to be found.
Chapter 423 Mo Fan's Fury
The Sacred Judgment Mage breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's alright, Lord Lu is perfectly fine."
Tang Yue pressed on, "Are you sure you don't need to check it again, so you don't have anything to say later?"
The Sacred Judgment Mage quickly assured him, "No, no, absolutely no problem. This data is for the Seven Archangels, and they must also review it. Lord Lu will be awarded the title of magical genius certified by the archangels."
Even so, Lu Jun secretly examined his body, fearing that he might be tainted by certain marks.
It should be noted that in the original story, Mo Fan passed the inspection just like everyone else, but the Holy Court still secretly planted a tracking mark on Mo Fan, indicating that they had no intention of letting go of someone who practiced forbidden techniques.
Although even Super Rank- trained mage would have difficulty detecting the heretical markings in the Holy City, Lu Jun's mental inspection skills were still able to uncover some traces.
Fortunately, after a thorough examination, he was found to be completely clean, with no signs of tracking.
At this moment, Lu Jun couldn't help but feel fortunate that he hadn't rashly revealed his Innate Dual Elements during the Treasure Hunt Competition. Otherwise, with the seven Archangel Commander who ruled the Holy City, it wouldn't have been so easy to pass their tests back then, and he would definitely have been blacklisted.
After all, considering that Mo Fan Innate Dual Elements, it would be too conspicuous for him to have another one Innate Dual Elements, especially since they came from the same place. It was hard not to suspect that it might be some kind of forbidden technique.
The Holy City's blacklist is no joke; it's a real list that records all those who have the potential to challenge the Holy City's order. They'll strike unexpectedly and eliminate you at any cost.
Those were disgusting methods with no bottom line or limits, even more cruel and terrifying than the Black Vatican, including threatening relatives.
It's unbelievable that this is a legitimate, major power in the Magic Plane.
The two Sacred Judgment Mage slunk away, and the small courtyard was openly occupied by the group from Kyushu, causing the atmosphere to suddenly fall silent.
Lu Jun's problem was solved, but Mo Fan's situation was in dire straits.
At the foot of Goddess Peak, Lu Jun broke the silence and asked, "What's going on with Xin Xia now? Why didn't you take her away before?"
"Sigh!" Shao Zheng shook his head and said bitterly, "Xin Xia killed someone right in front of him; it's very difficult to wash away her crime."
"We would like to take it with us, but Parthenon's inner circle is truly Supernatural Power."
"Even the Temple Mother is using this as a cover, using the Divine Seal Praise as a pretext to buy time. We in the Nine Provinces cannot interfere; that is someone else's internal affair, and you know the principles."
Lu Jun frowned, a cold smile playing on his lips. No matter how things changed, they had come full circle.
He knew, of course, that Yi Zhisha would not let Xin Xia leave, but he did not expect that the Temple Mother would interfere in a way that was not even in the original work.
It's actually quite understandable. Feeling the pressure from the Nine Provinces, the Temple Mother and Yi Zhisha tacitly set up a scheme together.
Because whether the Temple Mother stands on the side of the Parthenon Temple or on the side of the White Pope, she will not allow Xin Xia to be taken away by Jiuzhou, and this drama must continue.
Lu Jun's gaze was deep and unfathomable. "But you've misunderstood one thing. While it's all an act, it's affected me as well."
Then he asked, "What did Mo Fan say?"
Han Ji's face darkened, and he said helplessly, "Pang Lai and Old Man Bao from the Azure Sky Demon Hunting Agency went to stop them. Hopefully, they can calm things down."
Lu Jun retorted bluntly, "I know Mo Fan. How could he possibly hold back? This is your fault. I clearly warned you about it."
As soon as she finished speaking, Tang Yue couldn't help but grasp Lu Jun's hand, her pretty face filled with worry. In her opinion, her younger brother had already done his best and was worthy of Mo Fan, and she didn't want him to continue getting involved.
The high-ranking officials of Kyushu bowed their heads in shame.
"What?! Xin Xia is Salang! Are you kidding me? Is this how the Holy City and Parthenon distort the truth?"
At the foot of Goddess Peak, Mo Fan had just finished refining the Divine Seal Praise when he suddenly heard this terrible news. His eyes instantly turned bloodshot, and he roared in uncontrollable rage.
Mo Fan was even angrier this time than his counterpart in the Original Timeline.
In the original novel, Mo Fan unaware of Salang's identity, and given the time and place, the premise that Xin Xia was Salang makes sense.
Therefore, Mo Fan had hesitated and wavered, and even considered severing ties with Xin Xia. Although he ultimately believed that Xin Xia was right, he did not harbor much resentment towards Parthenon and the Holy City's actions.
But this time is different. Mo Fan experienced some things in the Ancient Capital, and he witnessed Salang's death firsthand.
He was already embarrassed that Xin Xia's matter involved his friends, but now, instead of pulling them out of the vortex, Xin Xia is mired in a quagmire, almost to the point of despair.
At this moment, Mo Fan grasped the darkness of Parthenon and the Holy City, and their hypocrisy, even earlier than in the Original Timeline.
Unable to bear it any longer, he ignored Pang Lai's advice and went alone to the foot of Goddess Peak to venture into the Star River Path.
Old Man Song didn't stop him; he understood Mo Fan's feelings. He simply said, "Don't be impulsive. Durank's reasons are untenable. As the High Priest, I have the right to stop him from activating the Dark Judgment."
Ding ding ding!
Suddenly, a series of deep, resonant alarm clock chimes echoed among the peaks.
In an instant, it not only attracted the attention of Greek tourists, who gathered in large numbers at the foot of the mountain to watch the young man force his way through the mountain path, but also startled countless "mountain immortals" who looked down.
"Someone is trying to force their way through the Star River Path!"
"Star River Mountain Path, an intruder!!!"
The high-pitched chants echoed one after another, quickly reverberating throughout the entire Sacred Mountain, resonating with the deafening sound of the solemn and majestic ancient bell, creating an atmosphere of profound holiness.
Inside a grand hall somewhere on Goddess Peak, the Great Sage Menora and the Great Judge Official Durank held a discussion.
At this moment, all the powerful figures on the mountain received the news and learned what the colossal serpent that had just made a stunning appearance and vanished in an instant was.
Durank said with a gloomy expression, "The Totem Mysterious Snake of China, is at the Supreme Monarch Level. This Lu Jun does have some skill, but I don't believe he dares to challenge the Holy City."
The two of them didn't think much of the people of Kyushu.
Before he could speak, he suddenly heard the sound of bells ringing from the foot of the mountain.
The Great Sage Mei Ruola suddenly stood up, her face solemn. After closing her eyes and receiving the information through mental connection, she sneered, "Someone has ventured into the Star River Path. It's Xin Xia's brother, hehehe."
Durank scoffed, "Let him try. He's like an ant, destined to be trampled underfoot. He probably won't even get close to us."
They weren't even afraid of Lu Jun, who possessed the Xuan Snake, so why would they be afraid of a mere Mo Fan?
In the small courtyard at the foot of the mountain, the sound of bells echoed in everyone's minds, leaving them in a daze.
Lu Jun stood up, turned around and looked into the distance. He could vaguely see a winding path shining with chaotic light amidst the white mist of the mountain peaks, with colorful patterns intertwined, leading straight to the top of the mountain.
He sighed, "Mo Fan has forced his way into the Parthenon."
At this moment, everyone's attention was focused on Mo Fan, who possessed a cultivation level even stronger than in the Original Timeline. He was at the high level of the sixth element and at the second level of the Triple High Level of Lightning Fire, and darkness. As he charged into the Star River Path, he displayed an unstoppable momentum.
In just half a day, I defeated the first level, the Greek Bronze Beast; the second level, the Gargoyle; the third level, the Vampire Bola; and the fourth level, the Titan.
Mo Fan reaches the summit!
"Parthenon, you bunch of bitches, I Mo Fan, am here! You get out here and explain yourselves!"
At the summit of Goddess Peak, a tremendous roar echoed across the surrounding peaks, shaking the snow atop the summit, its fury raging.
Chapter 424 Dark Judgment, Despair's Demonization
Lu Jun watched from afar as Mo Fan bravely ventured into the Parthenon.
When he saw the Greek bronze statue beast in the first level, he couldn't help but ponder. The Metal Element starry river in his Spiritual World trembled. This creature was similar to a golden Elemental Demon, which was completely countered by his Taibai Domain.
It's unknown whether there are other similar creatures; perhaps the Gold Elemental Spirit will be born within this race.
There's not much to say about the four trials of the Star River Path; Mo Fan defeated them all with overwhelming force. The only slightly unexpected one was the thousand-year-old vampire Bola in the third trial.
He once became a monarch because of the Demon Blood, but now, seeing that Mo Fan also possesses Demon Blood, he has taken the initiative to follow him.
Yes, even though Mo Fan hasn't been born with Demon Element yet, his blood genes are still deeply rooted in his soul and bloodline, and have been recognized by Bola.
"Salang is dead, I witnessed it myself. Great Sage Mei Ruola, Great Judge Official Durank, yet you slander an innocent girl for your own selfish desires."
"Do you dare to face the scrutiny of the world?"
Do you regard morality and justice as mere toilet paper?
"Can you still look directly at the relatives of the deceased Saintess?"
Standing at the foot of the mountain, Lu Jun listened to Mo Fan's repeated righteous and awe-inspiring shouts in front of the temple, and clapped his hands in admiration, exclaiming, "Magnificent!"
At this moment, atop the mountain, in a vast plaza paved with hard marble, Xin Xia is suspended by silver chains from a central cross, surrounded by a dense array of knights and female attendants standing on the surrounding steps.
Durank stared at Mo Fan with a livid face. He never expected that an ant he had never cared about could actually stand in front of him.
Mo Fan roared aggressively, "Get out of my way! You Parthenon have rules: once you've passed the Star River Path, you can see anyone on Goddess Peak. Today, I'm taking Xin Xia away, and let's see who dares to stop me!"
"Heh heh heh... No one can take this sinner away."
Durank, enraged, laughed coldly, "Everyone witnessed Xin Xia commit murder; the evidence is irrefutable. She herself admitted to having extra memories in her mind that didn't belong to her."
"We even used the Bishop Bloodstone. When she touched it, there was a reaction; a crimson glow illuminated half the sky. How could this be fake?!"
Mo Fan retorted without hesitation, "Get lost! Does seeing something with your own eyes guarantee it's true? Bloodstone, what can a mere stone prove?!"
"Hmph!" Durank muttered menacingly, "It's too late. The Sin Stone has already fallen, the verdict is in, and Xin Xia will be executed."
"How could it be so fast?" Old Man Song, who was following beside him, exclaimed in shock, "How dare you bypass the overseeing priests and immediately hold a vote?"
Durank sneered without saying a word. A month ago, after learning that Jiuzhou was exerting pressure, he began to advance his plans, constantly winning over allies of the Adjudicator, and accelerating the preparations for the resurrection of his master, Yi Zhisha.
Everything is ready now, except for the final push.
Buzz buzz buzz!