Cause and Effect / Lu Jun Arrives

After reading the report, Leng Qing took a deep breath, feeling anxious. She and Tang Yue had a very good relationship, and it was hard to imagine that in just a few days, Tang Yue's situation had changed so drastically.

From a respected judge who protected the people, he degenerated into scum resembling Black Vatican, hated by everyone and rejected by society.

She thought that Tang Yue was all alone again, and with such a stark contrast, she probably wasn't feeling well.

Lu Mei frowned as well. Tang Yue was also her best friend. After this incident, she decisively said, "We need to find Tang Yue and find out what happened. I don't believe she would commit a crime that harms ordinary people. It's highly likely that she's being framed."

Leng Qing calmed down afterward. As the Deputy Chief Judge herself, she was capable and efficient. She nodded and said, "I have connections in this area. I'll ask around among the people in Hangzhou."

The two sprang into action, quickly leaving the demon-hunting area, intending to take the city rail and travel there overnight.

Halfway there, Lu Mei remembered something and cursed her younger brother inwardly, "What time is it? He's still in seclusion."

She drove to Jinyuan Apartment and knocked on Lu Jun's door.

Knock knock knock!

A knock came at the door, and Lu Jun, who was immersed in his cultivation, looked at his sister who had barged in with a puzzled expression.

"What is it?"

Chapter 188 Cause and Effect

Lu Jun was completely bewildered, not understanding why his sister was in such a hurry.

However, he also happened to be nearing the end of his seclusion. In just over two months, he had completely mastered the 343 stars and could skillfully unleash the high-level [Ghost Execution of Through-the-Net] within two or three seconds without any problem.

The main reason is that Lu Jun's Water Element has reached a high level, and he has already gained experience; secondly, his spiritual realm has been improved.

At the peak of the [Fourth Realm], one's Mental Power can reach the level of 'One Thought Star Chart,' granting powerful enhancements to the Mind, Curse, and Space systems, resulting in a significant increase in combat strength.

Leaving aside the other four Magic System that can fight commanders alone, the Space Element and the Mind Element, which haven't been upgraded in a long time, are enough to contend with Advancement Period warriors.

Lu Jun nodded in satisfaction; he was now far more capable than Ai Jiangtu.

The Nationalist government was about to begin operations, with only seven or eight months remaining.

At this moment, his older sister Lu Mei spoke up, and her words brought Lu Jun back to normal from his smug mood, making him even more anxious.

Lu Mei scolded angrily, "You're still leisurely in seclusion, while Sister Tang Yue has run into trouble!"

She immediately explained the situation.

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun's expression shifted rapidly. He quickly checked the date and realized that his sophomore year was almost over, and it was late autumn, which seemed to be the time when the Xuan Snake incident in Hangzhou occurred.

He slapped his forehead, feeling a headache coming on. The Mind Element could know all the deepest memories, but it couldn't accurately grasp things that weren't recorded in the original work.

The Timeline can only be determined by certain landmark events, such as those in Bo City and Golden Forest.

Right now, Lu Jun has turned Golden Forest's group upside down, causing them to lose control of the timeline and making it impossible to predict the future accurately.

"What exactly happened? How is Sister Tang Yue now?"

Lu Jun quickly pressed for details, as he still cared about Tang Yue, especially since the Mysterious Snake Totem absolutely could not be harmed! It would play a crucial role in the future war Demon Emperor.

"It's unclear at the moment," Lu Mei said calmly. "The news has just been released, and he's still on the run. He's probably not in mortal danger, but if it drags on, things become uncertain."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun recalled the original story and finally confirmed the timeline. He breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out that he was escaping with the Xuan Snake. Everything was still early enough, and there was still time.

Lu Jun was fully aware of the Karma of the Hangzhou Mysterious Snake Incident.

The key to breaking the deadlock did not lie with Zhu Meng; he was completely manipulated out of ignorance.

The cause was Congressman Luo Mian; the source of the plague was Blood Agent.

If the Ghost Wife targeted an individual, then Luo Mian's attack affected the entire community, causing devastating damage.

Of course, this is not to exonerate Zhu Meng. He was at least an accomplice. Judging based on stereotypes without understanding the specific facts and making rash decisions clearly makes him an unqualified leader.

Zhu Meng will also bear responsibility for this matter, but we'll discuss that later.

Getting back to the main point, everyone needs Blood Agent. The healing of injuries and diseases requires the replenishment of blood. The country has been advocating blood donation for many years, but hospitals are still facing a shortage. As a last resort, we can only find a solution from Demon Beast.

The Strange Blood of certain Demon Beast can be effectively and harmlessly absorbed by the human body, greatly alleviating the body's need for blood.

Luo Mian, however, was greedy for profit and turned to this area, using the cheaper [Sharp Claw Plague Rat Blood] as a substitute.

Since it was diseased blood, it was naturally not a good thing; on the contrary, it had serious negative effects, thus causing a large-scale plague.

Coincidentally, the appearance of the Xuan Snake and Zhu Meng's Hidden Danger Strategy gave Luo Mian hope of covering it up, so he decisively and secretly fueled the flames.

However, his only miscalculation was that the Blood Agent brewed from this diseased blood had a fatal attraction for the White Demon Eagle Tribe under the jurisdiction of the nearby Demon Beast kingdom [Silver Dome Lord].

This further triggered the Demon Beast siege.

During this process, the Mysterious Snake Totem was framed and tricked back by Tang Yue, who then severely injured it during its metamorphosis and nearly killed it.

Lu Jun pondered, his expression serious. Fortunately, the situation hadn't reached its worst point yet; the black snake was still running.

He said confidently, "Then there's no time to lose. Let's set off immediately, splitting into two groups. I'll go rescue Tang Yue, and you two go find the other thing."

The two women, Leng Qing, looked at each other and asked, "What is that?"

Lu Jun said in a deep voice, "Blood Agent!"

"Take it for testing, and it will serve as evidence to clear Tang Yue of any connection with the Black Serpent."

"Huh?" The short-haired, alluring, and mature Leng Qing was clearly taken aback. She hadn't spent much time with Lu Jun and didn't understand his 'foresight,' so she asked with suspicion, "Why are you so sure?"

Currently, from the news she's heard, she's learned that the Black Serpent released a plague and that Tang Yue took the Black Serpent Demon Beast away without permission.

To be honest, Leng Qing really believed that the Black Serpent had made the mistake. After all, it was a snake, and Demon Beast at that, so it was the prime suspect. In the short term, she could only guess at the source of the plague.

Seeing her younger brother Huizhu's confident demeanor, Lu Mei couldn't help but be convinced. He had done the same in Bo City and Golden Forest in the past, always able to grasp the crux of the matter. So she tugged at her best friend and said, "Don't ask anymore, just do it."

Leng Qing was completely bewildered as Lu Mei pulled him away.

The three of them packed up and prepared to leave. Lu Jun turned on his mobile phone, which had been switched off, and saw that Tang Yue had called. He looked somewhat guilty.

Then, he became murderous, his entire body radiating a black and red Curse Aura. He had just mastered his divine skill, and now an opponent had appeared. How could he not unleash a killing spree?

Buzz buzz buzz!

Outside Jinyuan Apartment, Lu Jun controlled the initial Dimensional Summon of the Summoning System, and with a single thought, the summoning process began.

A complex and intricate array of dark purple mandala patterns stretched out, covering an area of several feet, from which a thick, ominous magical energy surged forth.

A colossal beast emerged gracefully from the crown, resembling both a lion and a deer, its body covered in flowing black and white fur, enveloped in dark mist and accompanied by leaping lightning, exuding both nobility and mystery.

The Night Thunder Dream Beast stood still, its tall and slender body exuding a graceful beauty. Its Commander-level aura was restrained, not outwardly displayed.

Forget luxury cars, they're far inferior to many of the mage Summoned Beast that once made a fleeting appearance.

Ignoring the stares of passersby, Lu Jun instructed, "You two can take the light rail; I'll go ahead first."

The city rail is too slow, lagging far behind the speed of Commander Rank Demonic Beast, not to mention the dream beast mounts that excel at long-distance raids.

Immediately afterwards, he flipped over and mounted the Night Thunder Dream Beast.

Squeak squeak squeak~, rumble rumble!

The Commander-level Great Demon tensed its limbs, and its restrained power erupted in an instant. The lightning on the surface of its black and white fur surged, and it shot out like lightning in the blink of an eye, leaving behind heavy black and purple afterimages. The wind howled and dust flew.

Leng Qing stood there, dumbfounded. Looking at the main road again, she could no longer see the Night Thunder Dream Beast's back.

She was utterly astonished. "This is Commander-level Summoned Beast?!"

"Yes." Lu Mei got to the driver's seat and urged, "Get in quickly, we need to take the intercity rail."

Chapter 189 Lu Jun Arrives

Buzz buzz buzz!

Lu Jun lay sprawled on the soft mane of the Night Thunder Dream Beast's neck, his eyes half-closed, surrounded by howling winds that blurred his vision.

Moreover, the speed of the Summoned Beast is constantly increasing, from the initial Commander-level to a speed approaching that of a monarch.

In just a few minutes, the Night Thunder Dream Beast ran along the main road out of the Magic City center and into the wilderness.

The surrounding scenery became increasingly primitive, yet not a single Demon Beast dared to obstruct the leader of the great demon.

Suddenly, Lu Jun heard a booming sound coming from ahead and couldn't help but look up.

Across the vast, empty wilderness, a train rumbled forward, a pale yellow magical barrier descending like a celestial curtain, perfectly protecting the railway track until it reached the barrier of the next city.

At that moment, the Night Thunder Dream Beast's limbs moved like a blur, easily catching up and running alongside it, even steadily widening the gap between them.

The rear of the car caught up with the front, then sped away.

Inside the train, a father and son were playing by the window. The child, innocent and carefree, caught sight of the Night Thunder Dream Beast and excitedly pointed, exclaiming, "A monster! A monster is coming!"

Immediately, all the passengers noticed and turned to look out the window at the mysterious and noble beast that had just passed by, as well as the young man in the black and gold coat on its back, exclaiming in surprise.

The father quickly picked up the child and explained, "This is the mage's Summoned Beast, not some Demon Beast."

Perhaps it was because Lu Jun's Night Thunder Dream Beast was so handsome and stylish that it didn't cause panic among the passengers; instead, they looked up at it with envy.

Lu Jun didn't linger; he searched his memory and headed towards White Mountain in Hangzhou.

After about ten minutes, he saw the magnificent city of Hangzhou. The Dream Beast truly lived up to its reputation as the best mount, shortening the journey by several times compared to the two-hour journey by city rail (the entire map of France is even larger).

Furthermore, the Night Thunder Dream Beast's breathing was steady, meaning it was far from reaching its endurance limit.

"Hangzhou, here I come... Zhu Meng you won't make a move!"

At this moment, Tang Yue was trapped in Bai Town by pursuers, with the continuous White Mountain in the distance.

To find the dragon vein and divide the gold, look at the winding mountains. Each winding mountain is a barrier. If the barrier is eight parts dangerous, it will not be outside the Yin-Yang Bagua shape!

Only towering mountains and interconnected caves could conceal the enormous body of the Black Serpent.

If Tang Yue hadn't been so gullible to Zhu Meng later in the original story, luring the Xuan Snake back to West Lake, it's likely that the transformation would have been completed peacefully until the end.

Rumble, buzz!

Nine fiery dragons flew and attacked Tang Yue's location, accompanied by layers of intertwined plants on the ground, pulling her down from below.

The next moment, the beautiful mature woman's figure flickered, her entire body faded, and she split into several shadows that fled at high speed.

The wood fueled the fire, creating a vast sea of flames that distorted the air, molten rocks, and spilled dark red lava everywhere, resembling a scene from Purgatory.

Tang Yue dodged to the other side, and before she could catch her breath, a towering tornado rose up. She reacted quickly, her fair and slender hands clenched tightly, her whole body surrounded by flames, her wavy hair flying up, and she powerfully dispelled it with a punch [Fierce Fist - Nine Palaces].

But what followed was an overwhelming barrage of Intermediate Magic.

Meanwhile, a [Sharp Feather Sparrow], an Advancement Period warrior with a wingspan of over ten meters, hovered in the sky. The three or four people were very cautious and did not approach the ground. They only released magic to block it and did not intend to capture it alive.

Among the judges who arrived, Lu Jun recognized one very well—it was none other than Dongfang Ming the Fire Institute!

His Innate Talent for rapid spellcasting allowed him to unleash endless firepower, unleashing one Fierce Fist after another to suppress his opponent.

Tang Yue below was struggling to cope, mainly because she was restrained and dared not and could not kill the members of the Adjudication Court. Otherwise, if the high-level [Sky Flame Funeral] were used, no matter how many Intermediate Level members came, they would all be turned to ashes.

Left with no other choice, Tang Yue took a moment to unleash the high-level Shadow Magic [Night Ruler - Darkness Descends]!

A massive black mist surged up instantly, blotting out the sky and enveloping the surrounding mountains and forests in deep darkness.

Unable to distinguish clearly in mid-air, the members of the Adjudication Court and others feared that the Shadow Nails would control the Sharp Feather Sparrow beneath them, thus losing control of the air, and hurriedly regulated their Summoned Beast to take to the air.

They looked down at the ground, their brows furrowed. The area of Dark Domain was too vast, and with the cover of night, they couldn't find Tang Yue's figure.

When all the black mist dissipated, the place was empty.

"Don't panic." Dongfang Ming waved his hand calmly and said, "She can't get far. She's used several High-level Magic in succession, and her mana is almost depleted. Let's chase after her."

Moments later, in a desolate area of Hangzhou, the roaring sound rang out again.

Tang Yue was blocked again. She looked at the flying Summoned Beast in the sky with some despair. If it weren't for this demon's surveillance, she would have already shaken off the pursuers.

Unfortunately, she was too busy to Adjudication Court the Sharp Feather Sparrow in the sky.

Rumble!

After fighting for a while, Tang Yue's Shadow Element magic energy was exhausted, and she was unable to break free. She had several wounds all over her body, and more and more members of the Adjudication Court arrived.

To make matters worse, the black serpent in his arms warned that a High-Order Mage and Commander-level enemy were rapidly approaching.

Soon, a figure flew across the sky; it was Wu Pingjing, the chief guard under Zhu Meng, who descended with Six-Winged Wind Wings on his back!