The Red-Clad One Falls; The World Is Shaken / Audience with the Divine Mage Hua

In the blink of an eye, several gray-white sculptures appeared on the sea surface, then crumbled into dust inch by inch, disappearing without a trace with a single wave.

Chapter 521 The Red-Clad Body Perishes, the World Shakes

Liaoning port.

At the instant Zheng Wu, Nine Infant, the Magic Trench Demon Ghost, and other demons died, the water in the vast depths of the Bohai Sea suddenly became much darker, and a terrifying atmosphere was brewing.

However, the seven black arrows, existing between reality and illusion, swiftly killed several people before disappearing into the void and returning to their master, making them difficult to stop.

Furthermore, as soon as the waves in the Bohai Sea began to rise, the nearby capital city became tense, with a faint aura of forbidden magic lingering above the vast sea.

And so the mysterious Sea Monster of the Bohai Sea fell silent once more.

A moment later, Lu Jun of Northern Plains suddenly opened his eyes. The Seven-Star Arrow above his head vanished in an instant, and he returned to his Spiritual World, where the black and red starry sea dimmed.

One of the arrows contained a twisted soul, which was none other than Zheng Wu, who had been brought back by the Seven-Star Arrow.

They are about to be thrown into the Curse Element Hell Furnace, then refined into Evil Spirit, to be imprisoned and tortured for eternity.

What Lu Jun was unaware of was that after he killed the two Cardinal, the situation on the eastern coast changed abruptly. Many powerful Sea Monster stopped their restless activity, and even the rate at which Magic City's Pudong was submerged slowed down.

His expression remained calm as he killed Leng Jue and Nine Infant, a great weight lifted from his heart.

Not long after, Pang Lai from the capital called, anxiously asking, "That mirage floating above the Nine Provinces, that magnificent pyramid, did you destroy it? How are you?"

"I'm fine. The Pharaoh Pyramid was summoned by Leng Jue for a brief moment, but I destroyed it. The Nine Infant is also dead..."

Lu Jun briefly explained the whole story.

"It's good that you're alright!"

Upon hearing this, Pang Lai breathed a sigh of relief, yet was also slightly shocked. To have escaped unscathed from an attack by Emperor was an extraordinary feat; he feared he was no match for Lu Jun.

Then, in an excited tone, he said, "No wonder the Sea Monster stopped oppressing us. You've done a great thing, Lu Jun, quelling the internal strife in the Nine Provinces in the shortest amount of time."

Lu Jun said casually, "It's alright, just don't forget to arrange the Heart of the Earth for me."

Pang Lai said, "Don't worry, don't worry, once the news of Leng Jue and Nine Infant's deaths is reported, you will be granted a flower once you Half Forbidden Curse."

After hearing this, Lu Jun thought for a moment and decided to go to the capital in person. With the souls of the two Cardinal in hand, he was not afraid of international scrutiny and would also remind the higher-ups to be wary of the Sea Prophet clan.

Upon hearing the change in Nine Infant Zheng Wu's demeanor, Pang Lai became serious and said in a low voice, "I will solemnly inform the higher-ups and conduct a thorough investigation from top to bottom."

The call ended.

Lu Jun glanced around and saw a commotion in the distant herder settlement, seemingly frightened by the recent appearance of the Pharaoh Pyramid.

He didn't disturb the other party. He closed his eyes and meditated to recover his magical energy for a while. Then, with a thought, he opened Void Channel and disappeared into the vast Silver Vortex. His back twisted and spun until it became faint and transparent.

Buzz buzz buzz!

A Silver Vortex appeared simultaneously in the sky above the capital, causing violent spatial fluctuations and creating turbulent air currents that alarmed countless people.

"Who?!"

Who goes there?

In an instant, powerful auras rose up in the capital, and dozens of mages in magnificent robes ascended, none of them with cultivation levels below the Super Rank, accompanied by several cold shouts.

It was already during the period when war was about to break out, and the capital was under heavy guard. So, the sudden arrival of someone via teleportation naturally aroused vigilance.

Before these Super Rank Great Mage could even sever the Space Teleportation, a towering figure stepped out from within the Silver Vortex.

Lu Jun descended upon the capital, his body radiating terrifying magical energy that soared into the sky, darkening the heavens and gathering dark clouds. His entire being was sharp and unyielding, impossible to look directly at, with an immortal golden light permeating the void, forging every wisp of energy into a sharp Divine Light.

Furthermore, the life force and vitality of all living beings within a radius of a hundred miles are stirred up, resulting in endless changes of prosperity and decline.

The minds of the Super Rank mages present were shaken, as if they were facing a natural disaster, and they themselves became insignificant.

However, the Silver Vortex did not dissipate; instead, it continued to expand, growing to Size Change hundreds of feet with a roar. Two sky-covering ghost claws stretched out and clung to the two sides of the vortex, holding it back and pushing it open, causing the void within a radius of several kilometers to crackle.

Centered on Silver Vortex, deep, dark cracks extend outwards, resembling a spider web.

Finally, a dark, ghostly figure emerged and stood on the edge of the city, resembling a towering mountain, its pitch-black body like a black curtain descending from the sky, encompassing heaven and earth.

The Super Rank mage realized what was happening, his expression changing drastically as he roared, "Not good! It's the Ghost Lord! Everyone, be on alert!"

But the figure in front of the Heavenly Ghost God spoke, causing everyone to stop moving.

Lu Jun said in a cold voice, "I am Lu Jun. I was ordered to kill the two red-robed Leng Jue, Jiu Ying Nine Infant Jue. Now I have returned in triumph and wish to see Leader Hua."

Splash!

As he finished speaking, the Black Guard, shadowy figure behind him let out a sharp, shrill cry. With a flick of his robes, the bluish-black chains wrapped around his body flowed, binding two illusory Soul Shadow at their ends. Upon closer inspection, they were revealed to be two Cardinal.

Upon seeing this, dozens of Super Rank gasped in shock before lowering their guard.

A woman with a sinister face and a slender figure stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "I Northern Guard of the Forbidden City Ye Mei, the Northern Guardian of the Former Palace. I will inform Law God Hua immediately. Please wait a moment."

"No problem."

Lu Jun nodded, sensing the unintentional surge of power emanating from his body. He frowned, his vast Mental Power overflowing. He struggled to control it; the combined burden of the Four Elements calamities was indeed difficult to manage.

Gradually, the strange phenomena surrounding him subsided, Sky Ghost Fiend behind him, under his command, also withdrew its arrogant monarchical aura.

Meanwhile, the surrounding Super Rank were whispering and exclaiming in amazement. They seemed to have never expected that the Cardinal, who had stirred up the Feng Yun of the Nine Provinces just a few days ago and even showed signs of shaking the fate of the nation, would be cut down by a young man in the blink of an eye.

"I've heard of Lu Jun. He's the top man in the National Government, he killed Cardinal, and he's done several other notorious things on the international stage."

"Sigh, don't mention the National Academy. It's the National Academy that shines brighter because it produced such a prodigy as Lu Jun, not the other party who is proud of the National Academy."

"That's true, he's not at that level anymore."

Lu Jun listened to the gossip about these Super Rank experts with disdain.

Immediately afterward, Ye Mei returned and informed him, "Law God Hua wants to see you. Come with me."

Ye Mei's attitude was very polite from beginning to end, which made him think of her behavior in the Original Timeline. She was a proud female mage who eventually died in Hawaii, killed by the Nine Infant Serpent.

Lu Jun shook his head. The future was unpredictable, various events had disrupted it, and even the Demon Capital had invaded ahead of schedule.

He followed Ye Mei to the capital. The Black Guard behind him returned to normal human Size Change, its soul chains rattling as it forcibly dragged Leng Jue Nine Infant's souls along.

After Lu Jun left, many discussions broke out among the mages in the capital, and the rumors continued to spread.

Two Cardinal are dead! Three of the seven cardinals of the Black Vatican are gone! All three were killed by Lu Jun!

In an instant, the winds rose and the clouds surged, shaking the world.

Chapter 522 Meeting with Law God Hua

The news of Lu Jun killing the woman in red spread rapidly, astonishing netizens worldwide.

Even the Holy City, the Five Continents Magic Association, and the Hunter's Alliance couldn't sit still. High-ranking figures from all sides inquired about the matter and even sent envoys to verify its authenticity.

As for the Parthenon Temple, it no longer bears the name of one of the eight top powers and has quietly disappeared without a trace.

Only the Temple Mother held power, smashed a cup in a secret room and muttered coldly, "Two pieces of trash!"

Pope Pamish has had a very unlucky year. Half a year ago, the Parthenon's treasure soul was stolen in full view of everyone, and her righteous forces suffered a setback. She wanted to call on the power of the Black Vatican, but three cardinals died in the past five years.

The rumors circulating in the underworld are nothing but sneers and mockery. The Black Vatican's position as the supreme authority in the underworld is crumbling, and its appeal to evil has greatly diminished.

She took a deep breath. The problem was that the three Cardinal who Lead Conductor had died, and the three major branches had been uprooted, making the restoration of the system seem a long way off.

In the end, all the Temple Mother could do was murmur, "Lu Jun!"

Meanwhile, at the Dubai Tower in Dubai, Asia.

Su Lu stood in front of the skylight, looking down at the bustling city, with even the floating clouds beneath her feet, and couldn't help but feel a sense of delight.

He thoroughly enjoyed the feeling of being high above the heavens, looking down upon all living beings, like a supreme human Emperor.

After a moment, Su Lu recalled the news she had just received—that the two Cardinal had died in Kyushu—and seemed lost in thought. Finally, she chuckled and said, "What a pity."

He felt a certain schadenfreude about the current situation in Kyushu. To some extent, the Five Continents Magic Association had irreconcilable conflicts with the major regional powers directly under their jurisdiction.

Similar to the relationship between the central government and its feudal lords.

Su Lu was eager for the Nine Provinces to be severely damaged and its foundation greatly weakened, so that he could use this opportunity to extend his reach into this ancient Eastern country.

"Lu Jun, you are indeed a seed of forbidden magic. Do you desire the Earth Flower Stamen...?"

He pondered whether he could intervene and do something to stop it.

Lu Jun's age and cultivation level truly made him feel a strong threat, and before he knew it, he had transformed into a small dragon. It is said that he was able to retreat calmly from the hands of the Nether God, Pharaoh, which is terrifying.

The scene at the time was a mirage reflected in the sky above Kyushu, which could not possibly be faked.

People and shamans all over the world are discussing that Lu Jun is the most likely candidate to become the next new Mage God.

Su Lu sneered and whispered, "I'm afraid it's not just me; some old guys are probably getting restless too."

Lu Jun's battle made him feel that something was wrong. He recalled that the people he sent to Hangzhou had mysteriously disappeared without a trace. Several times he sent people to inquire, but there was no news. It was like an information black hole.

When he learned that Lu Jun was returning to Jiuzhou around the same time and was a local from Hangzhou, he couldn't help but speculate.

Unfortunately, Su Lu had no evidence, and since the matter was something that couldn't be brought to light, she had no choice but to let it go.

Just as the world was buzzing with discussion about Lu Jun, even many of Lu Jun acquaintances were paying attention.

For example, Mo Fan clicked his tongue in amazement. "Lu Jun is something else! He's cut off nearly half of the Black Vatican. He truly lives up to his reputation as the nemesis of Cardinal."

Or perhaps Professor Yuan, Feng Zhoulong, and others who were lured away felt incredibly gratified, realizing they had followed the right person.

On the other side, Lu Jun entered the core area of the capital. The surrounding environment was quiet and peaceful, with no vehicles on the road. Soldiers patrolled and stood guard. The houses were spacious courtyards with ample space between them.

Ye Mei stopped in front of one of the courtyards.

Lu Jun took a deep breath, his mood becoming inexplicably solemn. This was his first meeting with a human powerhouse like Hua Zhanhong, and also the first time he had met the investor who had been silently protecting him all along.

When Mo Fan met Hua Zhanhong, he was probably at the same level of cultivation as Hua Zhanhong.

A moment later, Lu Jun pushed open the door and entered, his gaze immediately fixed on an undeniable figure in the center of the courtyard—a dignified man with a dark face and beard.

Hua Zhanhong saw Lu Jun and smiled, saying, "Lu Jun, it's true what they say, you're young and promising."

Lu Jun stepped forward respectfully and said, "Greetings, Law God Hua."

He was uneasy, and there were some things he wanted to discuss with the other party, which involved high-level strategic issues. This was the reason why he came to the capital in person.

"No need to be so polite. The future depends on you young people."

The dark-faced, bearded general gestured, "Please sit down."

As the two faced each other, Lu Jun was about to bring up the matter of the Cardinal when Hua Zhanhong stopped himself, realizing that the issue of the Black Vatican was no longer something that could be seriously discussed at his level.

Only decisions concerning the life and death of a race can attract attention.

Hua Zhanhong praised, "You're quite good. Before the great war, you cleaned up the filth for our entire Nine Provinces, leaving us with no worries. You also lured the Pacific Empire into hastily launching a war, thus buying some opportunities for the Nine Provinces."

"You flatter me, Mage God. What I wanted to talk about was the Sea Monster issue."

Lu Jun spoke solemnly, revealing some news about the Emperor of the Pacific Empire.

It's actually information from the original work, including the Ten Emperor, the Cold Moon Eye Demon God Ruler, the Demon Ruins White Spider Emperor, the Colorful Emperor, the Salamander Demon Emperor, the Extreme Shell Emperor, the Vicious Dragon Emperor, the Shark Lord, Mirage Sea Dragon Ant Mother.

And the unrevived Queen of the Royal Gauze Skeleton, the Bone Dragon Emperor...

Furthermore, he speculated about the Sea Demon Empire's military deployment.

"The Mirage Sea Dragon Ant Mother are likely the vanguard of the Bohai Sea route, the Shark Lord is the vanguard of the East Sea route, Vicious Dragon Emperor is the vanguard of the South Sea route. Their clans have already moved to the vicinity."

"By the way, there's an underwater current channel in the Bohai Sea that's blocked by an underwater silver mine. Make sure it's not blown open; it would at least ease the pressure on the Bohai front."

Lu Jun revealed all the secrets in one go, without holding anything back. After all, the most trustworthy and capable big shot was right in front of him, so there was no need to hide anything.

Hua Zhanhong had initially encouraged the young man and planned to send Lu Jun to the mainland for protection, but now his expression was becoming increasingly serious.

The dark-faced, bearded general gasped, his composure shattered, and asked with barely suppressed excitement, "Where did you get this information? Is it accurate? If the evidence is conclusive, this will be extremely useful."

The reason why Kyushu fears the Pacific Empire is because it cannot fathom the Pacific Empire's true nature and methods. Everything is unknown; all that is known is its power, but to what extent? It is unclear.

While the detailed knowledge of the races and intelligence of the ten Emperor still poses a significant challenge, it allows us to begin making arrangements to preemptively eliminate one or two Emperors.

Lu Jun had already prepared a response to this question. He smiled slightly, summoned the sleeping Mermaid Holy Spirit, and pointed at the bewildered Water Lord, saying, "It's intelligence gathered by her clan."

"The Elemental Spirit race lives in the Pacific Ocean and is familiar with all the great Emperor."

Lu Jun paused and said, "I also know that the Pacific Empire is not a stable regime. It is merely an alliance formed under the powerful authority of the Cold Moon Eye Demon God. There is another ruler secretly opposing it, and there are also opponents like the Water Elemental Spirit Clan."