Sophomore Year Ends, Hangzhou's Black Snake / Tang Yue in Danger, Order to Kill

Similarly, he would not use it indiscriminately on ordinary people, or even common villains, as it would be against the natural order.

Secondly, most people's souls are substandard.

This was a pity for Lu Jun. If the Curse Element had become a high-level one earlier, perhaps Lu Nian's soul could have barely met the requirements, becoming a high-level, top-tier evil soul.

But it was too late to say anything; Lu Nian's soul had been scattered.

He fell into deep thought. It was best to use the soul of a mage with a high spiritual level to create the Ghost Punishment, as it concerned future potential. Once he Super Rank, with long-term nurturing, the Tiger Ghost might even have the combat power of a monarch.

Chapter 186 The End of Sophomore Year, Hangzhou Xuan She

Lu Jun scratched his head, suddenly thinking of someone.

It will not harm the innocent, and it is also a superior material for Ghost Punishment.

That was the Ghost Wife of Dunhuang, a high-level, top-tier Curse Element and Mind Element, also possessing Earth Element —a perfect match for Lu Jun's Ghost Execution of Through-the-Net.

It's extremely rare for a mage to possess even one element of the Mind Element or Curse Element, let alone both, and to have them at a high-level peak.

Having been burned and ravaged by the Tribulation Fire for over a decade, suffering daily torment, I am filled with resentment and possess the natural appearance of a fierce red-clad ghost. My soul quality and attributes are unmatched even among the Super Rank beings.

What's even better is that killing the Ghost Wife and turning her into Cursed Ghost Object will not provoke strong opposition from the magical community; on the contrary, it will be welcomed by the people and seen as an act of doing justice.

This woman was wanted by the Dunhuang Adjudication Court and the military. She had committed heinous crimes, burying an entire army of Military Mage on the border of Kyushu, causing the city to fall and be occupied by Demon Beast.

Afterwards, the Ghost Wife disguised herself as someone else's wife, bewitched someone else's daughter to commit matricide, and created a human tragedy, but these were all insignificant evils.

"A peak-level dual-tier Curse, Mind, capable of simultaneously controlling eight High-Order Mages and two near- Super Rank powerhouses, with enough strength to deal with Mo Fan and his group; their Mental Power realm is at least [Fifth Realm]."

Lu Jun stroked his chin, thinking that they would be difficult to kill, but if the siblings joined forces, they probably wouldn't be afraid.

Similar to the Ghost Wife is Mu He, the Tiger Jin Deacon of the Black Vatican. He is also a high-level expert in Curse Element and Mind Element, and is currently in the Ancient Capital.

The two were Lu Jun's pre-ordered 'Tiger Ghost,' and they were just made into Yin-Yang Twin Evils, destined to never be reincarnated, hehehehe...

In comparison, he knew of some Curse Element mages, even those who had reached the Super Rank, who were also guilty of numerous crimes, such as Luo Mian, a councilor in Hangzhou, and Su Lu, the speaker of the Asian Parliament above him.

However, these people have official status and are highly powerful. Even if they could be killed, it would be difficult to extract their souls and refine them into Cursed Ghost Object.

This is the difference between black and gray, and it was also a source of trouble for Mo Fan later on.

The former is universally hated, and their pursuit is as if aided by divine intervention, with all forces readily opening the door for them. The latter, on the other hand, is protected by officials, layer upon layer, like a curtain falling from the sky, leaving only a willful head.

Lu Jun didn't dwell on it, putting the matter aside, and looked at the White Tiger Pendant on his chest. It had shown signs of revival after being stimulated, but unfortunately, the energy was insufficient.

However, it also conveys some information to its master: once restored to the Star River Magic Tool, it can amplify the power of Metal Element, mind-type, and curse- Magic System, and control all metal-type Magic Tool, etc.

After all, it's Totem Vessel of the White Tiger sacred beast; it might very well be the soul of Emperor.

Lu Jun was delighted by this, feeling even more confident about his plans for the Ancient Capital.

He then sensed the effect of his fourth-level Curse Element, the Evil Spider Trap, and was overjoyed.

[The Evil Spider Trap - Cursed Well] is a nest woven from layers of cursed spider webs, where a unique Soul-Devouring Evil Pearl can be cultivated. It grows by emitting Warm Spring through killing people.

If mixed with the Curse Substance [Blood Abyss Curse Mark], the resulting evil spider species will be incredibly terrifying and difficult to control.

It should be noted that Lu Jun is also a Space Element Mage, capable of creating a void space around himself. When the two are combined, it will be similar to Undead Mage's [Undead Space].

It can be called a [Curse Space], where the two vengeful ghosts that Ghost Punishment will refine in the future can be nurtured.

Similarly, its destructive power against the enemy is also commendable and not weak.

In addition to the four fixed spells of beginner, Intermediate Level, advanced, and Super Rank, each Magic System also has various unique characteristics, such as the ability to perceive emotions, mind reading, and the ability of Space Mage to create space, which require careful study.

Next, Lu Jun immersed himself in cultivation, taking advantage of the remaining two or three months of rental time for the Star River Magic Tool to consolidate his high-level Curse Element cultivation and successfully use the High-level Magic Ghost Execution of Through-the-Net.

Two months have passed in the blink of an eye, and the Main Campus of the Pearl Academy has fallen into silence.

The main reason is that Lu Jun and Mo Fan, two Feng Yun, went into seclusion one after another, lying low in preparation for their attempt to reach a higher level.

Before they knew it, Lu Jun's sophomore year was coming to an end, while Mo Fan had dropped a year to junior level, and his freshman year was also coming to a close.

At this time, a major event that shocked the entire nation occurred in Hangzhou.

Skyscraper Serpent suddenly appeared in the heart of the city, and photos and videos taken by passersby are truly astonishing.

In the pictures and videos, from a distance, the dark blue giant snake appears to soar into the clouds, with a huge, triangular head and scales that gleam with a metallic sheen all over its body, looking down on the world like a monarch, winding and majestic.

Even the surrounding skyscrapers seem like low shrubs, barely concealing a small part of its body.

It should be known that even when a snake stands upright, two-thirds of its tail is still coiled around the ground; just imagining it makes one's heart tremble.

Soon after, Hangzhou issued a statement clarifying that it was a mirage, part of some kind of magical experiment.

However, the public discussion it sparked has been difficult to quell.

"My god, does this kind of magnificent creature really exist? I feel like if it just flicked its tail, it could crush a whole bunch of pedestrians in the city center and cause all the skyscrapers to collapse."

"Yes, that was too dangerous. Luckily, it was a mirage magic."

"I'm from Hangzhou, and being there, I genuinely felt that chill that went straight to my bones and soul—it was definitely the oppressive force of a higher being."

"After seeing your ID, I believe you, and the giant snake in the pictures and videos is just too realistic."

There was much discussion online, but in reality, the Hangzhou Adjudication Court completely silent.

In the conference room, seven or eight imposing figures, exuding an aura of authority and power, sat upright.

A burly man with a thick beard slammed his fist on the table and roared, "Even now, are you still going to protect it? Demon Beast is Demon Beast, its nature fickle and cunning; it will turn on you sooner or later!"

If Lu Jun were present, he would recognize this person as none other than the long-unseen Councilor Zhu Meng.

The group of Adjudication Court opposite them, led by Tang Yue's uncle Tang Zhong, were also members of the Hangzhou Totem Guardian Family.

An elder, clearly aligned with the totem's protectionist stance, exclaimed indignantly, "Support? Why should we support them?"

"The Totem Mysterious Snake has been in this city for countless years; this is its natural habitat. I truly don't understand what right we have to drive it out?"

Zhu Meng sneered, "Then what happened a few days ago? You kept saying you could control the Xuan Snake and prevent it from appearing in front of the world at will, but you only realized it when it suddenly appeared."

Upon hearing this, a middle-aged man at the head of the Adjudication Court frowned deeply.

Chief Judge Tang Zhong said in a deep voice, "That was indeed our oversight; we forgot to reinforce the seal on West Lake. There will never be a next time."

He said firmly, "The Black Serpent is the totem of Hangzhou and has always protected this place. You don't need to worry about it."

The elderly man with the goatee, Councilor Luo Mian, also stepped forward, smiling like a peacemaker, and said, "You two don't need to be angry. Nothing has happened yet, so let's talk about it later."

"Heh, that's for the best."

Zhu Meng stormed off, and the meeting ended unhappily. Adhering to Hidden Danger Strategy, he considered creatures like totems—thorns in his side—as primary targets for elimination.

After the councilor left, the original Totem Guardian looked worried. One of them complained, "That mad dog, it comes to put pressure on us every day, why did it target us? Luckily, the black serpent won't harm ordinary people, otherwise we would be in big trouble."

Unexpectedly, the good ones didn't work, but the bad ones did.

Shortly after Zhu Meng launched his attack, while online discussions were still heated, the mysterious deaths of two hunters due to poisoning instantly ignited public opinion.

Chapter 187 Tang Yue's Crisis, Kill Order

Upon receiving the news, Zhu Meng was furious.

Although he had the evidence to put Xuan She to death, he felt no joy, only regret that he had not been more resolute, otherwise the sacrifice of two innocent people would not have occurred.

He rushed to the Adjudication Court to closely monitor Tang Zhong and the others' behavior. He was determined to deal with this villain no matter what, and prevent the situation from worsening.

Upon arriving at the original conference room, Zhu Meng subtly glanced at his secret ally, the goatee-bearded congressman Luo Mian.

That's right. Don't be fooled by the fact that Luo Mian is part of the faction protecting the Xuan Snake in Hangzhou. In reality, he has long since abandoned the darkness and joined us.

Of course, Zhu Meng knew that Luo Mian probably had ulterior motives, but he didn't care. He was willing to use any means to achieve his goal.

At that moment, Luo Mian responded promptly, nodding slightly.

Zhu Meng understood; he had waited ten years for this opportunity. According to his research, the Totem Mysterious Snake would molt once every ten years.

This is the moment when the Xuan Snake is at its weakest, and even Super Rank mage can easily kill it.

Originally, he was no match for the Black Serpent and was afraid that rash actions would cause even greater losses and destroy Hangzhou. Now, however, was the perfect moment, as the molting period had arrived.

Moreover, Zhu Meng also occupied the moral high ground, possessing all the advantages of timing, location, and popular support.

He said angrily, "Now that someone's dead, what are you going to say?"

The guardians of the Totem Mysterious Snake smiled wryly and tried to object, saying, "There is currently no evidence to confirm that the poison that caused the two hunters' deaths originated from the serpent."

Tang Yue was also present, and she was extremely angry as she listened to Zhu Meng's relentless attacks.

Tang Zhong had no evidence to prove that the two hunters who died from poisoning were unrelated to the black snake, and the black snake was in its molting period, so it could not be summoned to verify.

Worse still, this inexplicable plague continued to spread, infecting thousands of people in a short period of time, and it was not an isolated case.

In an instant, public opinion was outraged, and under some inexplicable instigation, everyone directed their hatred toward the Mysterious Snake Totem.

"Damn it, I knew Demon Beast were all bad; the authorities are deceiving us."

"Those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts!"

"My grandma and my grandpa have both been poisoned! They must pay with their lives!!"

In the end, Tang Zhong had no choice but to secretly inform his niece, Tang Yue, to take the Xuan Snake with the Totem Bead and quietly leave to a safe place to complete her transformation.

Tang Yue quietly arrived at West Lake alone and whispered into the water, "Big guy, that Zhu Meng is trying to get you again. I'll take you away now and take you to a safe place to rest... Big guy, can you hear me?"

Glug glug~~~

The water began to churn, and the intensity of the churning indicated that whatever was emerging must be enormous.

Sure enough, beneath the silvery lake water illuminated by the moonlight, a startling dark shadow was slowly emerging. The Three Pools Mirroring the Moon contained a compressed space, a hidden paradise.

It can accommodate Da Sheng in a small area.

The shadowy figure grew clearer and clearer, breaking through the water's surface.

The enormous snake head finally appeared, its smooth body shimmering in the moonlight. This snake head was hundreds of square meters in size, enough to build a basketball court.

When Tang Yue saw that the Totem Mysterious Snake had appeared, her face was full of smiles, showing no fear whatsoever. She even reached out to stroke its head.

Under the moonlight, a charming woman knelt on the head of a large, smooth black snake on the lake's surface. Her hair, as wavy as the lake water, was draped over her shoulders, and her graceful figure appeared even more sacred and captivating in the moonlight.

She spoke softly, just like a junior chatting with an elder about everyday things, while the kind and taciturn elder simply listened.

The scene was breathtaking, and a strange sense of warmth permeated the air.

In a moment, the black serpent dissipated, transforming into countless wisps of azure mist that merged into a crystal-clear Beads.

Then Tang Yue carefully hid the Totem Bead in her bosom, turned and left. She had already planned what to do, and ran towards Bai Town White Mountain.

Before leaving, she hesitated for a moment, then turned on her communicator and dialed Lu Jun's number.

Unfortunately, there has been no response.

Tang Yue wasn't disappointed; on the contrary, she breathed a sigh of relief, not wanting to involve her sworn brother, Lu Jun, in this matter.

The pressure on a Super Rank senator is immense; the slightest misstep could lead to utter ruin.

Soon, Zhu Meng learned that Tang Yue had escaped with the Xuan Snake, and he flew into a rage, pointing at the judges and yelling, "What are you all good for? You can't even keep an eye on one person!"

Just as Zhu Meng was about to personally go and capture it, Luo Mian stopped him. He stroked his goatee and said, "The Xuan Snake has unique abilities; its perception will be greatly enhanced during its transformation period."

"It can sense threatening creatures from tens of kilometers away and flee, making it impossible for high-level mages to get close."

"Is that so?" Zhu Meng frowned and asked, "So what do you plan to do?"

Luo Mian revealed a wise expression and said, "Send out all the Intermediate Level members of the Adjudication Court to set up a tight net. We don't need to capture them; just distracting them will allow us to get here quickly."

"Fine." Zhu Meng dispatched all the judges under his command without hesitation, and even officially issued a kill order against Tang Yue, removing her from the judges' positions and blocking her identity card.

This left Tang Yue besieged on all sides, making every step she took difficult.

A chase and escape began.

Meanwhile, at the Magic City Azure Sky Demon Hunting Agency.

Lu Mei and Leng Qing had just returned from their mission. They were chatting and laughing as they sat down to drink milk tea and relax when they inadvertently saw the news on TV, along with Tang Yue's photo and wanted poster. They were stunned.

"What... what exactly happened?"