Flame Witch Lu Mei, the Tai'a Sword Returns! / Slay the Harpy Medusa!
Lu Jun hovered in the sky, his body surging with magical energy, undaunted. Just as he was about to unleash the Supernatural Power of his left eye [Imagination Pupil], a rumble sounded in the sky, and suddenly it went dark.
Rumble!
In an instant, he felt a spatial distortion spreading, and he quickly looked up at the sky, where a strange and evil-looking, towering pyramid was projected.
The pyramids are tall and magnificent, several hundred meters high, and somewhat ethereal, far surpassing the one in Puni.
As soon as the mirage appeared, the sky was instantly painted in pale, crimson, and eerie purple hues, obscuring the sun and exuding a thick aura of Killing Aura and resentment.
Within a radius of thousands of miles, the celestial phenomena changed dramatically, whipping up a layer of gray-black gale that grew ever larger, forming a sky-reaching Black Wind centered on the pyramids.
In all the cities and states of North Africa, unease was palpable. Leaders became wary, some even shouting, "When will this battle end? Can't this ruthless man just give us a break?"
The unrest and ongoing war Scorpion Snake Tribe gradually became known to the world, deterring tourists from visiting Africa and causing severe economic losses to several local countries.
In the wilderness, upon seeing this, Lu Jun's expression changed drastically. He almost thought that the Pharaoh Pyramid had descended upon him, and he prepared to break the seal of the Ancient King Armor Robe and transform into the Armor Robe Emperor to leave.
Fortunately, after careful observation, he noticed the difference in this pyramid. Although the Nether Radiance light was soaring into the sky, almost obscuring the heavens, it was still far inferior to the Pharaoh Pyramid.
"The Hephra Pyramid!"
Lu Jun murmured slowly, "The second largest pyramid in Egypt, second only to the Great Pyramid of Pharaoh, is located near Cairo. I never expected Euryale to summon it."
However, although Hefra the second, he is actually a far cry from the first. His pharaoh status is at most that of Great Monarch Level, and he still loyally obeys Pharaoh's command.
Ironically, he remembered that two or three years later, when Cairo, Egypt faced an invasion by Hefra, he treated it as a major crisis and even had to compromise with the Apasi of the Scorpion Snake Tribe, forcing Hefra to withdraw his troops.
Euryale shrieked, "Heh heh heh, so you think you're the only one with the numbers?"
Waaaaah!
The next moment, the pyramid floating in the void suddenly shone brightly, and a rolling storm of resentment spread out.
One after another, Dark Sword Master descended, humanoid Demon Beast clad in full armor, wielding jet-black greatswords, releasing a terrifying aura.
Hehe~, suddenly a faint, sharp wailing and evil laughter came from the void, with many Ghost Shadow, no one knew which ghost lord it was.
The ground rumbled and trembled, countless cracks appeared, and swarms of undead poured out, sweeping towards Lu Jun and Apasi.
Euryale's five Medusa, four Dark Sword Masters, the Ghost King, and the Mummy arrived one after another.
The undead are not Scorpion Snake Clan; they would never fear Apasi's oppressive aura, and for a moment, the two were completely trapped in a desperate situation.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Several Dark Sword Master joined forces, suddenly raising their swords and slashing, sending long, narrow dark sword beams soaring into the sky, crisscrossing and stretching for several kilometers, like a large net covering everything.
The Nether Snake Undead Monarch roared, spewing out thick black mist, like a vast black ocean washing over the sky, its violent energy shaking heaven and earth.
Unfortunately, the black mist was swiftly cut and scattered by the sharp and condensed evil blade. The Nether Snake Undead Monarch was sent flying high into the air, his massive body stretching a thousand meters across the sky, with several deep, bone-revealing sword marks on its surface.
Before it could even catch its breath, the Netherworld Ghost King followed closely behind, his evil shadow leaving afterimages in the void as he pounced.
Lu Jun was surrounded and struggled to defend against attacks from all sides.
The Harpy Medusa laughed arrogantly, "Hahaha, Lu Jun, you will surely perish here today. I'll take this beautiful skin."
Upon hearing this, Lu Jun snorted coldly, and just as he was about to speak, a large, beautiful and breathtaking expanse of fiery clouds drifted in from afar.
Chapter 464 Lu Mei, the Flame Witch, and the Return of the Tai'a Sword!
Rumble!
At first, neither of them paid attention to the magnificent sunset on the horizon.
As the vast fiery cloud drew closer, the group realized something was wrong, looked over, and gasped in astonishment.
This wasn't a sunset at all; it was clearly a vast, rapidly descending sea of fire, possessing an intensely scorching temperature.
Wherever the fiery clouds passed, all vegetation withered, the earth cracked, and the land turned barren for miles. The waves of heat they generated caused the surrounding temperature to rise sharply, and the eerie Nether Radiance of the pyramids in the sky was swept away, dispelling the cold and gloomy atmosphere.
Before they even got close, countless undead were not used to it and began to spontaneously combust without fire, burning directly into piles of bone fragments. When the wind blew, large handfuls of ashes flew everywhere.
Euryale's expression changed drastically as she sensed a deadly threat. Her eyes hardened, revealing her unique golden-pink snake pupils, and she was about to petrify her opponent.
But it was too late. A dazzling, blazing sun descended, like a fiery meteor falling.
Thump!
A deafening roar shook the heavens and earth, the sun sank below the horizon, and the area within several kilometers of the pyramids was instantly engulfed in flames.
Centered on the sun at the horizon, layers upon layers of crimson flames swept across the heavens, engulfing vast swathes of the dead in the Tribulation Fire, as destructive fire elemental energy raged.
Like a surging tide, it bursts forth, engulfing everything in its path, unstoppable. Endless light dazzles, boundless splendor unfolds, and the divine radiance of the sun illuminates the world.
Many Monarch Level undead were met by the meteor, and were instantly severely damaged by its earth-shattering power.
Even the phantom image of the Great Pyramid of Pharaoh was affected, becoming distorted and swaying, almost collapsing.
In the depths of the blazing sun, a graceful figure strode forward, enveloped and shrouded by the raging flames; such a stunning and breathtaking sight was truly awe-inspiring!
Lu Jun was blown away by the powerful shockwave, traveling over a thousand meters through the air before coming to a stop. His eyes narrowed slightly; had his eyes not already been refined into Supernatural Power, he would probably have gone blind in the blinding light.
Upon seeing the slender woman surrounded by an endless sea of crimson flames, he exclaimed in surprise, "Sister!"
That's right, this arrogant and fiery empress, like the blazing sun in the sky, is none other than my elder sister Lu Mei.
Lu Mei was enveloped in a blazing flame, outlining a crimson humanoid shape, like Elemental Spirit king. Her flawless face was adorned with magical runes, exuding exotic charm and captivating beauty.
She stood high in the sky, dazzling and radiant, her fiery Heavenly Seed and the power of Calamity Flame filling the universe.
The once gloomy and malevolent Nether Radiance has been replaced by a scorched sky filled with fiery clouds. Sunlight shines brightly, casting down boundless light. A vast sea of fire burns mountains and boils seas on the earth, and a huge, red, crystalline crater appears, sparkling and translucent under the light.
At this moment, Lu Mei made a stunning appearance, Super Rank Fire Element + Monarch Level elemental vengeful spirit, whose power was comparable to that of Mid-level Monarch, standing at the ceiling level of the world's strong.
Lu Mei's face was cold and beautiful as she looked down at the disheveled Euryale in the sea of fire, and said in a cold and domineering tone, "Outnumbering the weak, let's see who dares to touch him!"
Over the course of several days, while Lu Jun was refining the Thought Stone, Lu Mei was also busy, constantly communicating with the sleeping Flame Witch Jiang Feng and controlling the Stars herself.
Finally, when Jiang Feng was able to barely unleash the Wind Element Super Rank, she awoke and broke through to the level of a true monarch.
Without saying a word, she rushed over to help.
Several Egyptian Undead Monarch were not suited to this intense fire energy; the Fire Mage was too effective at controlling these undead.
Lu Mei said to her younger brother, who was approaching, without any room for argument, "I'll deal with the Hephra Pyramid. You just focus on fighting Euryale."
Upon hearing this, Lu Jun nodded, feeling relieved. His sister had refined the Heart of the Earth, and her combat power had increased by leaps and bounds, which could now be of great help to him.
Just like when the siblings worked together seamlessly and grew together in Bo City and Magic City, they both stood out from the crowd, and the same is true today!
Rumble!
The great battle resumed. Lu Mei unfurled her twelve azure wings, stirring up a storm that was then engulfed in the thick Tribulation Fire, displaying a dazzling azure and red hue that stretched for several kilometers, like a proud phoenix spreading its wings and taking flight, sweeping across the sky.
He single-handedly blocked the pyramid of a mirage in the sky.
On the ground, Apasi realized this was the best opportunity, a chance to capture her sister Euryale. So she held back, giving it her all, her eyes gleaming as she suppressed the several venomous Medusa.
With a thought, Lu Jun summoned the Great Monarch, who descended with a deafening roar, surrounding Euryale. He calmly stated, "Now no one will interfere with our battle."
The other party looked grim; they had exhausted all their resources and allies, yet it still wasn't enough.
Meanwhile, in faraway South Africa, at the same time as the great war raged.
Above the Tai Bai Xin Jin mine, a black-gold divine sword floated. As it absorbed a massive amount of Xinjin energy, the sword underwent subtle changes, with streaks of platinum spreading upwards.
The mineral veins on the ground were dormant, unable to extract much sharp white vapor, and gradually dried up.
Finally, the last wisp of white energy rose and gathered within the enormous divine sword, as massive as a mountain in the void.
The Tai'a Sword had completely refined the [Xin Metal], becoming increasingly heavy and massive. It let out a long, resounding cry, as if sensing that its master was participating in a great battle, and became excited, eager to join in immediately.
Buzz buzz buzz!
The sword spirit activated its true form, and the Mountain Divine Sword moved, breaking through the air and transforming into a towering platinum pillar of light that pierced the sky, sweeping across countless cities across the land, its sharp edge fully revealed, its cold light illuminating thirty kingdoms.
In an instant, the city's metal resonated, and a large number of magical machines malfunctioned.
"What on earth happened?!"
"Just now, a sun swept across the sky, accompanied by a vast expanse of fiery clouds, and now a streak of white-gold light has pierced the heavens. What's with all this commotion lately?"
Everyone looked up at the sky and exclaimed in disbelief.
In the wilderness of Cairo, Egypt, Lu Jun seemed to sense something and suddenly looked into the distance. A dazzling platinum sword light descended, its sharp whistling sound piercing the sky.
"Hahaha, the Tai'a Sword has finally advanced!"
Lu Jun smiled lightly, gazing at the three-foot-long Black Gold Sword Light floating around him. The surface was interwoven with strands of platinum patterns, and he felt a continuous stream of sharp, metallic energy flowing into his body.
In the Spiritual World, the dazzling, vast, and surging platinum river expanded violently, the Metal Element galaxy broke through a barrier, the light membrane shattered, and it flowed for thousands of miles.
Breakthrough to Advanced Level 3!
He suddenly understood: Tai Bai Divine Treasure - Tai Bai Yuan Magnetic Qi! This is the pinnacle of Metal Element magic, a step further than the second-level 108,000 Swords, directly pointing to the fundamental mysteries of Metal Element.
[Tai Bai Yuan Magnetic Qi] In an instant, a torrent of Gold Qi rises from heaven and earth, supremely powerful and capable of destroying anything. As long as it contains even a trace of metallic element, it will be detonated and suppressed.
Furthermore, the Tai'a Divine Sword refined the [Tai Bai Xin Jin] ore vein, obtaining an unparalleled effect called [Sword Sacrifice]!
From then on, the Metal Element smelted three metals: Vibranium, Dragon Pattern Nether Gold, and Tai Bai Xin Jin, and also possessed three effects: [Vajra], [Death Tribulation], and [Sword Sacrifice].
The first two are respectively the ability to Fortified and the ability to kill, Sword Sacrifice is even more magical, bringing out the characteristics of Xin Metal to the fullest extent, becoming stronger with each setback.
[Sword Sacrifice]: The Tai'a Sword possesses a self-repairing effect. Furthermore, as time progresses, it absorbs golden elements that drift in the void. Every ten years, a layer of [Sword Sacrifice] effect is added, doubling the power of the Metal Element!
This effect can also be obtained through combat experience; each time a powerful enemy above a higher rank is defeated, one layer of the [Sword Sacrifice] effect is stacked.
Currently, Lu Jun's cultivation level allows him to gain one skill level for killing a Minor Monarch. However, to reach the second level, he needs to kill a Mid-level Monarch, the third level requires killing a Great Monarch, the fourth level requires killing a Supreme Monarch, and the fifth level requires Emperor!
And so on.
If Lu Jun's Tai'a Sword can fully utilize the [Sword Sacrifice] effect at this stage, he can probably reach seven levels by cutting through from the Monarch Level all the way to the Emperor-level. After that, it will require a long period of accumulation.
"That's insane! The effect of a seven-layered Sword Sacrifice is equivalent to a seven-fold increase in the Metal Element. Add to that the two-fold increase from the totem Magic Tool, and the peak effect is a total of nine times."
"Combined with the uniquely high attack power of the Metal Element, a single High-level Magic can easily kill a Sub-Lord."
At this moment, Lu Jun was shocked and muttered to himself, realizing that the Metal Element, which had been relatively ordinary after reaching the higher level, had finally stood up. Most importantly, the effect of the Sword Sacrifice was infinitely stackable.
Even if he manages to forge a second or third divine weapon in the future, the Tai'a Sword will still firmly hold the throne of the number one divine weapon.
Besides that, Lu Jun also remembered something else, namely [Divine Seal Praise]. He had been hesitating about which of the eight major systems this precious boost, which he could only receive once in his life, should be applied to.
The Divine Seal Praise is clearly more cost-effective when applied to elemental magic, as it, when combined with Elemental Sky Seed, amplifies magical power by twenty-four times at its peak.
Unfortunately, his Water Element has already been taken over by the [Water Repelling Pearl]. A Magic System can only cultivate one major magic technique. If the Divine Seal Praise falls into another Magic System, its effect will not be as great.
Now that Lu Jun's hesitation and concerns can be eliminated, he should choose the Metal Element for the Divine Seal Praise!
The base power is doubled, multiplied by the effect of the Sword Sacrifice. The older the Metal Element gets, the more invincible it becomes. I wonder how many times it will be amplified in the future.
Lu Jun gripped the Tai'a Divine Sword, his joy growing ever stronger. He looked down at Euryale and said with a cold laugh, "Today, I'll use you Sword Sacrifice!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Euryale felt a chill run down her spine. A sharp aura locked onto her brow, and a strong sense of crisis rose within her. Suddenly, she didn't want to fight anymore and shrieked, "Wait, we don't have any real hatred for each other."
Chapter 465 Slaying the Harpy Medusa!
The Cairo wilderness.
The Pyramid Undead Monarch, the Venomous Medusa, the Flame Witch, and other top- Monarch Level powerhouses were clashing. One moment, the Nether Radiance soared into the sky, plunging the heavens into darkness; the next, raging fire spread across the plains, and the blazing sun illuminated the heavens, covering an area of hundreds of miles.
On the battlefield, Euryale was sweating profusely, with a premonition of impending doom.
Lu Jun's progress is too fast. After the National Mansion Competition, he has reached a new hurdle almost every day, speeding up towards forbidden spells.
Hearing the Harpy Medusa's conciliatory tone, and knowing that his mission in Africa had been perfectly accomplished, he felt it was time to leave.
Lu Jun sneered, knowing that Euryale was extremely vengeful and he didn't want to leave too many troubles behind. So he remained silent, raised the black gold divine sword, and a heavy, sharp aura soared into the sky.
Euryale understood the other party's will, her face suddenly turning ugly, and she roared, "Don't think I'm really afraid of you!"
Buzz buzz buzz!
The next moment, Lu Jun made his move directly. A terrifying Mental Power reverberated between his brows. With One Thought Constellation, he unleashed a high-level Metal Element High-level Magic. Behind him, a vast, invisible, and intangible magnetic force rose up, transforming into a boundless expanse of Platinum Glow.
In an instant, endless magnetic energy from Bright Venus descended, each ray of white light containing unparalleled sharpness, capable of slaying anything, engulfing the majestic eagle-bodied serpent on the ground.
Pfft!
Euryale was severely injured, screaming in agony. A layer of her hard snake scales was forcibly shaved off, revealing countless sword wounds, as if she had been cut to pieces.