Mo Fan Arrives / Life Element at Intermediate Level

Lu Jun nodded, then suddenly said, "Your existence and that of Moon Moth Phoenix have already been exposed. If you stubbornly continue to wander alone in the wilderness, disaster may not be far off. We should stick together and keep warm."

Yu Shishi hesitated for a moment. She thought that the moth clan needed a place to breed and settle down. Following the companions in front of her was the best choice. It was said that they were sticking together for warmth, but in reality, their seniors were extending a helping hand to protect them.

"Thank you very much, Lord Lu." She expressed her gratitude, then paused and asked, "What should we do next?"

Seeing this, Lu Jun thought to himself, "After some persuasion, I've finally managed to bring the Totem Moon Moth Phoenix under my command."

"After a while, you should move to Manye Town."

As Lu Jun spoke, he walked to the giant blue cocoon on the island in the lake, gently stroked its delicate surface, and said with emotion, "As for it, it needs to wait until the Karma are resolved, it undergoes Nirvana Rebirth, and returns to new life before you can protect it."

"Until then, you will remain here on the island in the lake to guard it. If anything happens, consult with the Hangzhou Totem Guardian."

Yu Shishi was bewildered and could only nod in agreement. Just as she was about to ask who the guardian of Hangzhou was...

"Yes, she's the one."

Suddenly, Lu Jun stopped, turned around to look at the shadows on the vast lakeside, and said with a joyful smile, "Long time no see, Sister Tang Yue."

Buzz buzz buzz!

The reflection in the water moved, gracefully gliding across the crystal-clear lake like a swallow, appearing beside Lu Jun. From the shifting shadows, a beautiful and mature woman stepped out, her lips fiery red, her long, wavy hair flowing down, her beauty beyond words.

Tang Yue's beautiful eyes, gentle and tender, shimmered as she looked at the young man before her. She teased him lightly, "Oh, you've conquered the kingdom, slain a great demon, and trampled a nation! The little boy from back then has become a great hero!"

"Do you still want your older sister to hug you?"

Seeing the alluring demeanor of the mature beauty, Lu Jun swallowed hard. Although he had been around many beautiful women, Sister Tang Yue was always the one who could arouse his desire the most.

Upon seeing this scene, Yu Shishi, who was initially respectful due to Lu Jun's swift and decisive killing of four Super Rank, now had a strange expression on her face, her gaze frequently sweeping over the two of them.

"Cough cough cough, we'll talk about it later."

At that moment, Lu Jun noticed Yu Shishi's gaze, coughed lightly, and glared at Sister Tang Yue.

Tang Yue smiled and, giving the young man some face, inquired about what had just happened.

Lu Jun then explained the whole story, mentioning Su Lu, Dailang Association, Moon Moth Phoenix...

Upon hearing this, Tang Yue's expression shifted several times, her mature face becoming solemn and filled with Killing Intent as she said, "So it's the ruler of Asia, huh? Heh heh, daring to run wild in the Nine Provinces, Lu Jun, you did well to kill him."

"However..." she said with concern, "You must not publicize this matter. Our Hangzhou Adjudication Court also pretend not to know. Su Lu is powerful after all, so you must keep it well hidden."

"Oh, right Tang Yue turned around, gazed at Yu Shishi, smiled gently, and said with emotion, "I used to think that only my lineage's Totem Mysterious Snake, remained in the world, and I called myself the last totem of the Nine Provinces."

"I never imagined I'd be so blinded by my own limited perspective. We're so close, yet we can't recognize each other. What a pity..."

She changed the subject again, saying lightly, "Fortunately, it's not too late now. We should definitely support each other."

Seeing Tang Yue's friendly attitude, Yu Shishi breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said, "Of course, please give me your guidance."

The two women chatted and soon became acquainted.

Finally, Yu Shishi turned around and saw Lu Jun standing in the giant blue cocoon. Remembering something, she asked in confusion, "Lu Da... Lu Jun, what do you mean by the unresolved Karma of the Moon Moth Phoenix...?"

Lu Jun, with a leisurely gaze, recounted a past event.

The guardian of the Moon Moth Phoenix was someone else, named Yan Shi, who was Jiang Feng's mother and Chen Ying's maternal grandmother.

Thirty years ago, Yan Shi was a peerless powerhouse with the potential to forge curses, suppressing the entire Nine Provinces. The White Demon Eagle clan of the South Ridge began to show its strength and expanded wildly until it stopped in front of an Evil God tree called the [Heavenly Crown Purple Linden Tree].

This forest is vast, with a single tree forming a forest, and the sea of trees resembling mountains. It supports countless Demon Beast tribes, and the two coexist in a symbiotic relationship, resulting in abundant resources.

So the White Demon Eagle set its sights on the Heavenly Crown Purple Linden Tree, intending to eradicate and annex it.

At that time, the powerful humans, led by the Yan Shi, unanimously agreed that the White Demon Eagle should not be allowed to invade the Heavenly Crown Purple Linden Tree.

Once the White Demon Eagle Kingdom seizes the resources of this 'divine tree,' it will likely transform into the White Demon Eagle Empire, becoming a major threat to the south.

If this were to happen, it would be extremely serious. Looking at a map, there has never been a Demonic Beast Empire entrenched in the heart of the Nine Provinces, which happens to be located at the junction of North and South. China might be plunged into fragmentation.

Therefore, humanity decided to help the Heavenly Crown Purple Linden Tree defeat the White Demon Eagle clan, thus creating a check and balance between them.

Just when they were about to achieve a great victory, the Moon Moth Phoenix, who was on the side of humanity, suddenly rebelled and launched a frenzied attack on the Heavenly Crown Purple Linden Tree, severely damaging it and almost causing the Nine Provinces' plan to fail.

Enraged, the powerful human Yan Shi had no choice but to summon the Moon Moth Phoenix. Taking advantage of the totem's lack of awareness, they launched a backstab, instantly obliterating the Moon Moth Phoenix.

At first glance, it all seems like Moon Moth Phoenix brought it upon herself.

Little did they know that the true face of the Heavenly Crown Purple Linden Tree is as ferocious as a demon, and its sacred appearance and the fabrication of suppressing spirituality are too deceptive.

He deliberately avoids harming humans, thereby using their power to ambush his natural enemy White Demon Eagle, while silently absorbing the blood and flesh of their bloody battle to grow stronger.

If the plan succeeds, then the natural enemy will be gone, and the Emperor will be made by absorbing flesh and blood.

Not to mention humans, even the Totem Moon Moth Phoenix was almost confused. Fortunately, at the last moment, it realized something was wrong and severely injured the Heavenly Crown Purple Linden Tree, thwarting its plot to ascend to the Emperor and destroying its hundreds of years of cultivation.

This tree's cultivation level is definitely that of Supreme Monarch; it's just one step away from becoming Emperor.

Upon hearing this, Tang Yue and Yu Shishi fell into deep thought, their faces showing a mixture of shock and sorrow.

Lu Jun directly revealed the truth. At his level, there was no need to explain how he knew; his subordinates would fill in the blanks themselves.

Yu Shishi was stunned, and asked haltingly, "Then... what about this demonic tree now?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun said with amusement, "Humans thought the Heavenly Crown Purple Linden Tree was good, so they moved it to Yantai to recuperate. Now it seems to have recovered to its peak condition."

For a moment, Tang Yue and Yu Shishi broke out in a cold sweat. A Supreme Monarch, disguised as harmless and hiding in the heart of human territory, what would happen if it made the slightest move?!

Chapter 496 Mo Fan Arrives

Tang Yue could no longer sit still. She said in a deep voice, "No, we cannot let it continue to exist. We must report this to our superiors and get rid of this monster as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun calmly replied, "That's right, but there's no rush. We can just accompany Moon Moth Phoenix to settle the karmic Karma from back then."

"Reporting to the higher-ups is too much trouble. The resources produced by the Heavenly Crown Purple Linden Tree have already bound a number of human mages, and they will do everything they can to obstruct us. It's too much trouble, so let's just cut them off with a single sword strike!"

After speaking, Tang Yue couldn't help but glance at Lu Jun, feeling that he had changed a bit. Since joining the National Government, he had become increasingly domineering and exuded a majestic and imposing aura.

What if all sorts of external evils obstruct my path? I will commit suicide.

Lu Jun's level of understanding also gives him the confidence to do so.

Waaah!

Just as the group was chatting, several figures rapidly approached from the sky, descending with a powerful aura.

Leading the group was Tang Zhong, followed by several other Super Rank experts from Hangzhou.

"It's you? Lu Jun?!"

Tang Zhong looked down at the group of people and the giant blue cocoon below, and said in surprise.

He landed slowly and said gently, "It's been a long time. The hero of Hangzhou in the past has now brought glory to the Nine Provinces and transformed into a world-class Super Rank being. The commotion just now was caused by you, wasn't it?"

Lu Jun humbly replied, "I'm still on my way, so I can't compare to you, senior."

"Hahaha..."

Tang Zhong shook his head and chuckled, staring at the giant blue cocoon on the island in the lake. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly saw his niece Tang Yue, frantically giving him meaningful glances, her beautiful eyes wide with urgency.

Seeing this, he understood, knowing there were some inside stories Lu Jun didn't want to reveal. He let go and said, "Sigh, never mind, you young people make your own decisions. Alas, daughters grow up and leave home."

Tang Zhong and the others next to him exchanged glances.

They smiled and nodded, understanding each other without saying a word. Besides, given Lu Jun's status and position, he was more than capable of keeping some secrets.

Tang Yue blushed a little at her uncle's teasing, but still revealed, "It concerns another clue about the totem, so please help cover it up."

She didn't want the news to leak out and for Su Lu to notice anything.

The Super Rank present were all councilors who had experienced the Mysterious Snake Totem Incident in Hangzhou years ago, and who advocated standing on the side of the totem. Naturally, they knew the importance of this, so they solemnly said, "Rest assured, we will keep this a secret."

A short while later, several Super Rank Mages departed, going back to fabricate a reason to cover it up.

Lu Jun stood still, glanced at Yu Shishi, and slowly said, "You should hide here."

Yu Shishi hesitated for a moment, then finally said, "Thank you."

Afterwards, Lu Jun and his companion returned to Hangzhou. He was happy to help the Totem Moon Moth Phoenix kill the Heavenly Crown Purple Linden Tree, not only to win the Moon Moth Phoenix's heart but also to save Jiang Feng's mother's life.

After all, the Flame Witch Jiang Feng has protected the Lu Family for generations. Cough cough cough, it's not unreasonable, both emotionally and logically, to allow the mother and daughter, who are now separated by death, to meet one last time, right?

Not long after the Original Timeline, Yan Shi had been living in seclusion in Yantai for many years, finally discovered some clues about the Heavenly Crown Purple Linden Tree and saw its true face. Overwhelmed with regret, he decided to perish with the tree.

It must be said that the demon tree is incredibly powerful. The desperate struggle of a Half Forbidden Curse Peak Ranker and a peak Totem Beast actually managed to severely injure this tree.

Based on the fact that the three future Peak Ranker could slay the invincible monarch Sea King Skeleton, the Heavenly Crown Purple Linden Tree's cultivation is definitely very strong. It has come a long way on the path to becoming Emperor, and perhaps even the Xuan Serpent is no match for it.

"However, once you gather the Totem Mysterious Snake, the Totem Moon Moth Phoenix, Half Forbidden Curse, and several Mid-level Monarch- level warriors, how will you cope?"

Lu Jun thought to himself, "In short, being fully prepared is a cost-effective thing."

He remembered that the Heavenly Crown Purple Linden Tree produced many precious resources; its leaves gathered pure Light Element energy, which could be used to create a large number of Light Element Magic Tool.

The energy of the Purple Linden Divine Leaf at the core of the evil tree can directly nurture a Mid-level Monarch, and there are also other strange and wondrous things like the Purple Linden Fruit; the whole tree is a treasure.

Back at West Lake, Lu Jun shamelessly stayed at Tang Yue's residence under the pretext that it was too late.

Tang Yue's face was flushed. She and Lu Jun already had a tacit understanding. As a mature woman, she was poised and graceful.

Lu Jun spent a sleepless night enjoying the thrill of whipping his teacher, finding it somewhat exciting.

Of course, he didn't forget to bestow Divine Seal Praise upon Tang Yue afterward, and she chose to imprint the mark on the Fire Element.

Tang Yue's current cultivation level is at the High-level Completion. She has mastered Fire Element, Shadow Element, and Summoning System, and her use of Fire Element is barely passable.

Seeing this situation, Lu Jun frowned slightly. Compared to her older sister Lu Mei and Ding Yumian, Tang Yue's talent was really average, at most at the level of an ordinary genius, only her cultivation speed was relatively fast.

His combat strength and techniques are unremarkable, and he has no Innate Talent.

Suddenly, Lu Jun pondered deeply and said, "Why don't you awaken your Plant Element to Super Rank?"

After thinking it over, Lu Jun realized that the key to Plant Element was mastering the tree species, and he happened to have resources in that area.

The Star Language Sky Tree of Dunhuang Scorched Plain, an ultimate Fire Element treasure tree, can be refined into plant seeds. Combined with the Fire Element of Divine Seal Praise, it will be invincible.

Not to mention the Heavenly Crown Purple Linden Tree that we'll be hunting next. If we can get its seeds, we can sign a Summoning System Life Contract with it.

Tsk tsk tsk... Combined with the Shadow Element, light and darkness are one, the sacred and the wicked coexist, the future looks promising!

On the bed, Tang Yue was breathing rapidly, her face flushed, her beautiful eyes glazed over, and she responded with soft moans, "Whatever you say."

For several days in a row, Lu Jun was indulging in beautiful women. After two years of training abroad, what's wrong with taking a break?

Unfortunately, he wanted to continue, but an uninvited guest came to disturb him, and Tang Yue needed to calmly refine the energy of the Divine Seal Praise, so he was forced to leave the gentle embrace.

In the living room, Lu Jun glanced at the roguish young man in front of him and said irritably, "Mo Fan, what do you want? Instead of managing your territory, you're here..."

"Huh? You know we've established a force?" Mo Fan was surprised at first, then grinned and said, "We're practically brothers and comrades, so I came to visit you since you're back."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun remained calm and thoughtfully replied, "Just say what you have to say."

"Um... didn't you say there was a way to improve your Shadow Element? The National Government mentioned it before, it's been so long, you haven't forgotten, have you?"

Mo Fan rubbed his hands awkwardly. He was stuck in a bottleneck period, and the other Six Major Elements were desperately in need of support, with the Shadow Element being the most lagging behind.

Mo Fan isn't lacking money now; the prize money from the National Treasure Hunt Competition, the championship rewards, and his usual monster-hunting odd jobs have already accumulated a large sum of money. The only thing he lacks is the method to improve his skills.

"Oh, it's alright, just wait a bit longer. We'll go to the Demon Capital together later."

Lu Jun chuckled and said that he would not forget the Night Fiend substance implantation of Ding Yumian, Tang Yue, and the Night Thunder Dream Beast, and that the cost would be borne by Mo Fan.

Besides, he wasn't really trying to trick the other party. By then, Feng Zhoulong would have developed the Fusion Magic several years in advance, making Mo Fan the perfect candidate.

Chapter 497 Intermediate Level of the Life Element

Hangzhou.

Mo Fan left, appearing hurried and angry before he departed. It seemed that Mu Ningxue had been harassed by the Magic Association when she established her clan, with the Mu Clan being subtly implicated behind the scenes.

Lu Jun seemed lost in thought, ignoring the matter, and prepared to gather people to go to Yantai to destroy the Heavenly Crown Purple Linden Tree.

The Supreme Monarch had long desired to test his skills. In the past, when he encountered the Corpse of the Mountain Peak and the Haila, he had relied on his transformation into the Underworld Emperor to subdue them. Now, he would fight them solely with the true power he had cultivated.

"Those who participate in the battle need to think carefully, otherwise being instantly killed by the Supreme Monarch and being unable to save them would be disastrous."

Lu Jun pondered. First, he definitely had to go with the Totem Mysterious Snake and the Yan Shi's Half Forbidden Curse. With their combined power as two Supreme Monarch Level, they would be more than capable of handling the Heavenly Crown Purple Linden Tree.

Secondly, he, his sister Lu Mei, and the Totem Moon Moth Phoenix all possess combat strength above that of Mid-level Monarch, ensuring they won't be instantly killed by the Heavenly Crown Purple Linden Tree and can even assist in the attack.