Setting Out for the Ancient Capital, Visiting the Zhao Clan's Ancestral Grounds / Forcing Their Way into the Zhao Clan

Even so, she couldn't help but sigh. Since their parting in the Ancient Capital and their time at the National Government, Lu Jun's strength had skyrocketed from the upper echelons of the high-level ranks to his reputation as the number one under the forbidden spells. This was nothing short of terrifying.

Over the past millennium, Nine Nether Queen had witnessed many prodigies, but none could compare to Lu Jun. She couldn't help but put aside her past inscrutable nature and became serious.

Nine Nether Queen slowly said, "If you have that strength, then I can rest assured."

Lu Jun frowned slightly, recalling that Nine Nether Queen had been seriously injured, and couldn't help but ask, "Has something happened in the Ancient Capital?"

"That's right." Jiuyou nodded and said softly, "The Ancient Capital Undead Empire is in great turmoil, beset by internal and external troubles, and there is a risk that it will spiral out of control."

The Nine Nether Queen recounted in detail. "As you know, several years ago you transformed into the Undead Emperor and ordered the Ancient Capital Undead to lie dormant and not harm humans in the slightest. We, the eight great Undead Monarch, faithfully obeyed."

"However... as time went on, the bloodthirsty nature of the undead became difficult to suppress, and many undead in the Ancient Capital Undead Empire began to dissatisfy the orders of the eight Undead Monarch, and Undead Monarch even began to fiercely resist."

"This is not solely the fault of the undead; you humans also bear some responsibility. Some unscrupulous individuals take advantage of the fact that the undead do not attack, indiscriminately robbing tombs and stealing, venturing deep into forbidden areas to dig for Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, and encroaching on our territory."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun seemed to be deep in thought. He understood that the Ancient Capital and the undead were an ecosystem that coexisted. The undead were bloodthirsty by nature, and occasionally devouring some of the lives in the Ancient Capital would actually calm this forbidden empire down. To suppress one side would be too much of a waste.

Judging by the time, it's almost at its limit.

In the Original Timeline, after Leng Jue summoned the Pharaoh Pyramid, the suppressed undead began to cause trouble.

So the Ancient King Zhan Kong personally took action, repelled Pharaoh, and devised a strategy to invade the Egyptian Undead Empire in order to appease the increasingly restless undead forces.

Lu Jun dealt with Leng Jue ahead of time, but the situation didn't improve much; in fact, it got worse.

Just as Nine Nether Queen said, since he transformed into the Undead Emperor, he did not stay in the Ancient Capital all the time. Not to mention the wandering Undead Lords, even the eight direct lineage Undead Monarch were shaken.

"If it's Undead Monarch has drifted away from his throne, we can still suppress him."

Nine Nether Queen said solemnly, "What's even more troublesome is that recently, the Pharaoh Empire of Egypt used the Triangular Chaos Mirror to temporarily open Void Channel, spanning the Kunlun Plateau, and actually sent troops on a distant expedition."

"Even though Emperor Pharaoh was too powerful to be teleported to, his generals, such as the Sphinx, had already invaded, forcing us to confront them, which is why I was seriously injured."

Lu Jun frowned deeply, never expecting the butterfly effect he had created to be so significant.

Originally, the Ancient King would severely injure Pharaoh, causing him to slumber for several years until Zhan Kong perished in the Holy City. Only then would the Pharaoh Pyramid take the initiative and attack the Abyss of Calamity during the invasion of the Sea Demon Empire.

Pharaoh is currently not asleep and is at the height of his power, so naturally he has the idea of unifying the underworld and becoming the King of the King of Hell.

"Things just keep piling up, giving us no chance to breathe."

Lu Jun felt heavy-hearted. He had originally intended to slay the Vicious Dragon Emperor and intimidate the Pacific Empire, hoping for a year or two of respite. But this news told him that he was about to face the threat of Emperor Pharaoh!

The Ancient Capital the place he chose as his base, and it was also the place of contention for the King of Hell, so there was no room for retreat.

Fortunately, Nine Nether Queen Lu Jun inquired with Jiu You multiple times, he received a lot of good news: the Scorpion Snake Clan had not participated, it seemed that something was holding them back; Supreme Monarch 'Corpse of the Mountain Peak was safe and sound, holding the overall situation together.

"Yes, I severely injured the Harpy Medusa in the great battle in Africa a year ago, forcing Apasi and Euryale to cooperate against the Big Sister."

Lu Jun breathed a sigh of relief; the pawn he had unintentionally placed had taken effect. Then, deep in thought, he realized that with his current strength, he could now consider taking the body of the Mother of Medusa.

Even without the Vicious Dragon Emperor, the Medusa Emperor is still a good choice, as it contains the supreme mystery of the Mind Curse.

Chapter 542 Departure from the Ancient Capital, Visiting the Zhao Family Territory

Lu Jun's expression was solemn as he said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, I will go to the Ancient Capital in a few days to quell the unrest."

Nine Nether Queen listening to Lu Jun's domineering words, Jiu Youhou stared at him blankly for a while, then smiled charmingly and said, "Alright, I believe you."

Buzz buzz buzz!

After a moment, the image in the mirror slowly faded, and just as it was about to disappear, Jiu Nine Nether Queen seemed to remember something and added, "By the way, I do have some information about the White Tiger Totem."

The existence of totems was no secret to the higher-ups of the Nine Provinces, let alone during the earlier Han and Tang dynasties.

Lu Jun's expression shifted, filled with immense joy. Of all the things he had done during his trip back to the Ancient Capital, the investigation of the totem was naturally among them.

Nine Nether Queen, he did not immediately set off for the Ancient Capital, but returned to the Pearl Academy. Before leaving, he spent several days with Ding Yumian, cherishing their time together.

Seven days later, Ding Yumian gently but firmly pushed Lu Jun away from the bed, and said softly, "A true man should have ambitions beyond his borders; how can he be so lazy and linger in bed?"

Lu Jun had no choice but to get up, while savoring the experience. These past few days, the two women had been incredibly submissive, much more docile than before; otherwise, they would never have allowed him to enjoy such pleasures.

It seems that after the battle with the Vicious Dragon Emperor, Lu Mei and the other woman were worried that he might disappear one day, which is why they developed a sense of loss and uncertainty.

A bold idea suddenly came to him: to press on, work hard, and strive to soften the attitudes of the three women one day, so that he could stage a scene where one dragon plays with two phoenixes.

At this moment, Lu Jun, beaming with delight as she bid farewell to Ding Yumian, gathered a group of her companions: Professor Yuan, Feng Zhoulong, Jun Yaojin, Lu Wei Xi, Lu Mei, and Jiang Feng —a veritable gathering of talented individuals.

Qing Yu remained untouched, managing his private territory of Manye Town in Magic City and incidentally operating a branch. Jun Yaojin, a Super Rank Blessing Element support, helped him build his power, allowing him to be a hands-off manager.

In addition Mo Fan and Ling Ling also joined in the fun. They weren't going to the Ancient Capital, but rather hitchhiking and stopping in the Qinling Mountains to explore the totem clues given by Lu Jun: the Tree of Vows and Blessings and the Colorful Divine Deer.

Lu Jun clicked his tongue in amazement. In the Original Timeline, after the Leng Jue incident, Mo Fan should have agreed to the Ancient King's request to go to Africa to summon the Abyss of Calamity in reverse.

Now, however, they're busy searching for totems ahead of time.

This is the right direction, which will allow Mo Fan to access the realm of the Super Rank.

So he offered some help, contacting Asha Ruiya's in Europe and asking her to help him bid on a mysterious deer antler and send it over to Mo Fan for resale.

This item contains a portion of the Totem Power, and is in a dormant state where it is not yet fully restored.

At Lu Jun's level, getting anything is as simple as saying a word, and plenty of people will help; no unexpected incidents occurred.

I'm staying in Magic City for the next few days to wait for this package.

Lu Jun still remembers the Winged Race Festival in the Qinling Mountains. Monarch Level avian Demon Beast from all over the Nine Continents gathered there. To fly to the heavens, one needed Monarch Level Winged Race Summoned Beast. The avian Demon Beast that flew the highest would be crowned with the title of Feather Emperor and command Winged Race under heaven.

In the Original Timeline, Mo Fan had to use the Moon Moth Phoenix Totem to fly to high altitudes and find the Tree of Oaths.

However, the time is too far ahead now; the Feather Emperor's coronation ceremony hasn't even started yet, so the danger isn't great. With Mo Fan's strength, he can easily find it by slowly climbing.

Lu Jun doesn't need to bother. He has other reasons for helping Mo Fan, such as asking Mo Fan to bring him a few Oath Fruit when he finds the Oath Tree, which can be considered a deal.

The Oath Fruit possesses infinite Mysteries, comparable to the Power of Imagination in the Mind Element, and is omnipotent.

He wanted it, and the extra could be given to his sister, Ding Yumian, and Tang Yue.

There was no other way; Lu Jun was a big shot to some extent. He could delegate some troublesome trivial matters to others and focus on the main tasks himself. This was the meaning of building power and making his own cultivation easier.

"Winged Race celebration?"

Lu Jun seemed lost in thought, a sense of curiosity rising within him about the high-altitude clouds above the Qinling Mountains. What exactly existed in the nine heavens above the Qinling Mountains? Why were the Feathered Clan of the Nine Winged Race vying to participate in the celebration? What kind of being was the Feather Emperor? How powerful was he?

These are all unknowns. His eyes flashed. He could go and explore them after he finished dealing with the affairs of the Ancient Capital.

Inside the Pearl Academy, as Lu Jun announced their departure, everyone else was indifferent, except for Mo Fan, who perked up and rubbed his hands together, saying, "I can't wait any longer! I'm so bored in Magic City."

Lu Jun nodded and informed the Jiuzhou Official that a special plane would be arranged for their transportation.

Just before boarding the plane, Lu Jun remembered something, his eyes thoughtful, and asked the pilot to wait.

He was going to the Zhao family to see Zhao Manyan. It had been a long time since they parted ways at the National Government. The other party had said that great kindness and virtue would surely be rewarded, but he hadn't visited this important figure and friend yet, which was rather strange.

Besides, Lu Jun also sought money from Lao Zhao Da Jin. He was actually penniless, while the housekeeper Qing Yu only had a few billion yuan in her account.

Forget about researching Fusion Magic and forging Stardust Magic Tool, we don't even know if we have enough to establish a base for the Bing Ce Fu.

Lu Jun reiterated his previous stance: to cooperate with the Zhao family, an international business giant, to gain sales channels and incidentally help Old Zhao consolidate his position.

There are only two companies in the world that have monopolized the Stardust Magic Tool business.

Upon hearing this, Mo Fan wholeheartedly agreed, then said sourly, "Damn it, I heard that Old Zhao is about to inherit the position of patriarch of the Zhao Corporation. Now that he's become a big shot, he's forgotten about us brothers. It's been so long since we last saw each other."

None of the people present were in a hurry; they figured it was just a coincidence they were going the same way.

Afterwards, Lu Jun Mo Fan went to the outskirts of Magic City, where a large area was said to have been bought by the Zhao Clan to serve as their clan land.

When Lu Jun arrived at the gates of the numerous mansions and villas, the Zhao family seemed to have known of his arrival beforehand, and several senior executives came out to greet him with utmost respect.

Lu Jun sized up the three people: two middle-aged men and a woman, all of whom looked like highly respected teachers.

Moreover, all three possessed powerful auras and were at the peak of the Super Rank.

"The Three Guest Elders: Bai Song, Lan Zhu, and Qing Lan?"

Seeing this, Lu Jun suddenly spoke up.

The beautiful woman, Commander Qing Lan, was surprised and said flatteringly, "I am not worthy of the title of commander in front of Lu Bing Ce."

Little did Lu Jun know that his brows were furrowed; he knew that in the future, when Zhao Jing attacked Fan Xue Mountain, these three would be his accomplices.

He was not a good person, and belonged to the same faction as Zhao Manyan's elder brother Zhao Yougan.

If Zhao Manyan had known it was them, as a friend, he would have gone out to greet them directly, instead of sending these three, who weren't even considered his own people, to receive them.

There's a problem.

Lu Jun remained cold-hearted and motionless, saying without any politeness, "Where is Zhao Manyan? I'm his friend, and I want to see him."

Now that he's at that level, he no longer needs to feign politeness. Whatever schemes or tricks he may have, he can just unleash a punch without worrying about social niceties.

As expected, upon hearing this, the three guest elders of the Zhao family froze, unsure of what to say.

Chapter 543 Forcibly Entering the Zhao Clan

In front of the Zhao family ancestral home.

The atmosphere fell silent for a moment before Commander Bai Song spoke first, chuckling awkwardly, "Alas, esteemed guest, you are unaware that our clan leader is in seclusion and is not receiving outsiders for the time being. Your visit has come at an inopportune time."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun's expression grew even colder, his brows furrowed indifferently, and a magnificent, majestic silver sun shone forth, overflowing with boundless Mental Power.

Buzz buzz buzz!

In an instant, the three Zhao family retainers, Lu Mei, and others all sensed the terrifying power emanating from the cold-faced youth. An endless wave swept across the entire area, and everyone's breath caught in the overwhelming pressure.

Bai Song's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed, "The Eighth Realm of Spirit! Could the rumors about hunting down Emperor be true?!"

Lu Jun slowly ascended into the air, like a god, every move he made was Supernatural Power. He was too lazy to pay attention to the three people, and directly used his mental detection ability to sweep the Zhao Clan's territory.

He quickly located Zhao Manyan's position deep within the luxury villa complex.

Inside a large courtyard, a blond youth sat in a chair, his face full of gloom. Two fierce-looking middle-aged men stood at the door, their eyes cold; they were clearly two ordinary Super Rank mages.

Seeing this, Lu Jun breathed a sigh of relief. The blond youth was Zhao Manyan, who seemed to be unharmed, indicating that the Zhao Clan's situation had not yet reached its most dangerous point; otherwise, Old Zhao would have died long ago.

However, after a long absence, Zhao Manyan's cultivation had actually reached the peak of the high-level stage, with all three elements perfected and only one step away from the Super Rank.

He believed that in addition to Zhao Manyan's own efforts, the resources provided by the Zhao Corporation were also indispensable.

Then Lu Jun saw the Super Rank mage guarding the door and frowned. It seemed that although Old Zhao was not dead, his movements were restricted, and he was almost under house arrest. This was not the way to treat the clan leader.

"Hehehe, I've found Zhao Manyan. What do you mean by this?"

Lu Jun stared at the three Zhao Clan family commanders and sneered.

After he finished speaking, Bai Song and the other two fell silent. It was the woman Qing Lan, who couldn't help but say, "Honored guest, this is an internal matter of the Zhao Family."

Clang!

Lu Jun's eyes flashed brightly, and his left eye, the azure Imagination Pupil, burst forth with surging azure light, condensing into an unparalleled Mind Sword, piercing through the void and slashing towards Qing Lan with lightning speed.

With a splatter, the next moment, Commander Qing Lan's eyes rolled back, her mind seemed to split in two, her face turned ashen, and she was sent flying backward, spitting out a mouthful of blood in mid-air before crashing heavily to the ground.

For a moment, the Zhao family's retainers were shocked. They hadn't expected Lu Jun to make a move so directly, instantly unleashing a dazzling Magic Radiance, with the magnificent Star Palace behind him appearing and disappearing.

Commander Bai Song angrily rebuked, "Lu Jun, what do you intend to do? This is the Zhao family's private territory, not subject to the jurisdiction of the international community or the Nine Provinces. Trespassing on territory is a matter of life and death. You have crossed the line."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun's eyes turned icy. He strode alone into the depths of the mansion, treating the three senior officers as if they were nothing, and said indifferently, "I only call you three senior officers because I give Old Zhao some face. Without that, you're nothing."

At this moment, in the distance, Commander Qing Lan, who had been blasted away by the terrifying mental shock, staggered to her feet. Although the incident was unexpected, she was not so easy to die with her cultivation level. The Mind-Focusing Magic Artifact in her chest shattered, blocking the attack.

Her hair was disheveled, she looked insane, and her eyes were filled with venom as she stared at Lu Jun. She screamed, "Why are you still being polite to him? Make your move!"

Waaaaah!

As Qing Lan unleashed her vast magical energy, azure light filled the sky, and storm tornadoes rose from all directions, overwhelming the wilderness and forests as top-tier Wind Element magic swept in.

Each of the three Zhao Clan family masters possesses at least two Super Rank mastery skills. They are the most orthodox mages. If they join forces and are given enough time to prepare, they can severely injure Supreme Monarch. (Original text)

Faced with the raging winds that blotted out the sun, Lu Jun had a thought, and the sky was filled with turbulent Feng Yun. Rolling dark clouds gathered, and one after another towering tornado was instantly stripped away, becoming an accomplice to the rain and pushing the thick sea of clouds to gather in the high sky.

Water Element disaster [Call Wind Summon Rain]!

Qing Lan's face showed panic. She had inexplicably lost control of Wind Element magic, and the wind and water elements within a hundred miles were completely isolated from each other, as if they were the rules of heaven and earth, unstoppable.

She was like a fish that had come ashore, only able to release magic through the elements accumulated from the Star Sea Magic and Supernatural Power.

Lu Jun couldn't succeed by simply Call Wind Summon Rain and rain; he needed the forbidden realm of the Yellow Spring True Water, Water Element Heavenly Seed.