Lu Jun seemed able to read Ding Yumian's thoughts and smiled gently. "Soon."
The Earth Core promised by Hua Zhanhong was already a certainty. Adding the Life Element's healing soul and the Death Element's Ancient King armor, achieving three Forbidden Spells was just around the corner.
Once he cultivated the Fusion Method, he would be confident in facing seven alone and slaying the Angels of the Holy City.
After returning, Lu Jun spent several days in intimacy with Ding Yumian. After helping mediate matters for the Mermaid clan and slaying the Evil Dragon, he no longer concerned himself with miscellaneous affairs.
Dean Xiao recuperated, while the Mermaid Empress curiously wandered through human society, hosted by Mu Nujiao and the others.
As for the Mermaid girl, Lu Jun had long since sent her to train arduously under the Holy Spirit Emperor.
Little Water Lord was on the verge of tears. Training under her mother had already been exhausting, and now with an additional ancestor, it was simply torment.
However, in return, her accumulated foundation grew increasingly profound. After consuming spiritual items refined from Space-Time Fluid, with a few more months of nurturing, she would likely break through to the Monarch level.
During this period, Shao Zheng made a phone call, laughing heartily as he praised, "Lu Jun, you're amazing. Do you know what expressions the representatives of various countries had at the meeting after we killed the Emperor?"
He rambled on, clearly satisfied.
A few months ago, Jiuzhou sought your help, and you all ignored us. Now you can't even hope to match us!
The reversal had occurred in just a few months.
Shao Zheng also said that the fall of the Evil Dragon Emperor had far exceeded the expectations of Jiuzhou's leadership, bringing four major benefits.
First, of course, the Pacific Empire fell silent, suddenly becoming quiet and no longer restless. There would likely be one or two years of peace, giving humanity a chance to catch its breath and accelerate war preparations.
Second, international support had greatly increased, and their voice on the global stage had clearly strengthened. Third, Jiuzhou's cohesion had visibly improved, and the fighting spirit of civilian mages had been reinforced.
Finally, the faction led by Hua Zhanhong and Shao Zheng expanded its influence. Many previously stalled resolutions were smoothly passed, such as the twenty-thousand-mile coastline defense.
Facing Shao Zheng's thanks, Lu Jun said nothing. His gaze was distant—one or two years. He hoped to reach the peak of Super Tier as soon as possible.
Soon after, he entered seclusion to cultivate. In these days, the baptism of accumulated Myriad-Gold Blood Fiend Aura had caused his Metal Element, which had only reached Super Tier a few months ago, to show signs of advancing further again.
In the meditation chamber, Lu Jun's entire body flowed with an indestructible radiance, golden light dazzling. His lungs glowed, and within his chest, a grand Golden Palace rose and fell.
Boom—! In the end, a loud explosion resounded within his spiritual world. At the edge of the vast platinum star sea, cracks spread, the barrier tore apart, tides surged, expanding more than twice in size. The domain became broader, and magical energy surged violently.
Metal Element Super Tier Level 2 breakthrough! White Tiger Tally · Army Contention!
For a moment, within Lu Jun's spiritual universe, four vast oceans—dark yellow, black-red, deep blue, and platinum, stood side by side, shimmering brilliantly, containing endless power.
"As expected, the White Tiger Tally requires battle to rapidly increase cultivation."
Lu Jun opened his eyes, murmuring to himself, with a hint of joy. Four Elements at Super Tier Level 2, his combat power was formidable. He was probably among the top five below Forbidden Spell level now.
In addition, his gaze fell upon a moon-white galaxy at the edge of the four seas. The surging river had reached its peak, its surface faintly covered by a shimmering barrier—unyielding, preventing the galaxy from further transforming into an ocean.
But at this moment, a crack appeared on the Summoning Element galaxy barrier, making the breakthrough imminent.
This was caused by the slash formed from Lu Jun's earlier enlightenment, as well as the influence of the supreme divine beast being nurtured within the Stone.
"The fifth Element reaching Super Tier is close, once the Mermaid Holy Spirit and the Night Thunder Dream Beast break through to Monarch."
He nodded in satisfaction, his thoughts drifting as he focused on the Transcendent Power within his chest, Taibai Golden Palace.
A platinum sun floated within, interwoven with Myriad-Gold energy. Supreme sharpness drifted about. A three-foot Tai'a Sword rose and fell within, tempered countless times.
Around the ocean of Metal energy, strands of indestructible metal essence continuously formed and revealed themselves outward, like white sunlight speckled with golden spots.
This battle had produced dozens of strands of indestructible metal essence, all of which merged into the Tai'a Sword, making its dark-gold color increasingly deep and restrained.
The Shock Metal · Diamond effect had evolved into [Indestructible], now capable of participating in Emperor-level battles without breaking. At the same time, the fourth metal—Taibai Geng Metal was on the verge of being born.
"I wonder what effect Taibai Geng Metal will have, and how powerful the combined Taibai Geng-Xin Essence will be?"
Lu Jun consolidated his cultivation and only came out of seclusion after waiting for a full month.
Next, he was preparing to set off for the Ancient Capital. On the Magic Capital side, the Light Element Calamity Lu Weixi, Professor Yuan accompanying him, along with Feng Zhoulong from the Demon Capital and Mo Fan had already arrived in the Magic Capital to gather. Including his sister Lu Mei and Jun Yaojin, there were a total of six or seven people.
In particular, Professor Yuan and Feng Zhoulong were no longer resigning, but were requisitioned by Lu Jun in the name of the [Military Strategy Marshal's Office].
That's right, the force he established was named the Military Strategy Office. After slaying an Emperor, his reputation and deterrence greatly increased, and he was also promoted in rank.
His sister Lu Mei had left Yantai in the north and traveled thousands of miles to return.
As soon as Lu Jun met her, he noticed that his sister's aura had become condensed and solid.
Originally, Lu Mei's rapid cultivation progress was built upon absorbing the residual energy of the Earth Core, which made her foundation somewhat unstable. Under Yan Shi's guidance, not only had her Wind, Earth, and Fire Super Tier cultivation fully mastered star control, eliminating the sense of instability, but she had also grasped Transcendent Power in all three elements.
In just a few months, her progress could be described as immense.
As for Lu Mei, her beautiful eyes lightly glanced at Ding Yumian, then she snorted at her younger brother, too lazy to say much. The one at fault was Lu Jun, not Ding Yumian, she could tell the difference clearly.
Thus she said sarcastically, "Oh my, Marshal Lu, you can slay Emperors now, huh? Are you looking down on a weak woman like me?"
Lu Jun smiled awkwardly, but he could hear the concern hidden in his sister's words. He quickly promised he wouldn't dare act recklessly again and would only interfere in Emperor matters after advancing to Forbidden Spell.
"Hmph!" Lu Mei snorted and lightly smacked her brother on the head in mock annoyance.
"By the way, sister, what are your three Transcendent Powers?"
Lu Jun was quite curious. Even among top Super Tier experts, at most one or two elements would have Transcendent Power. Cases like Lu Jun and Mo Fan having multiple were rare—so how was his sister, this little genius, so remarkable?
Lu Mei said mysteriously, "Actually, I took a shortcut. The three Transcendent Powers are essentially one. This is Master Lü's unique technique—combining the four elements of earth, fire, wind, and water to recreate chaos. I'll show you when we encounter a strong enemy."
Hearing this, Lu Jun was greatly shocked. Earth, fire, wind, and water, recreating chaos, this concept was anything but simple.
He recalled the scene when Yan Shi fought—every movement seamlessly integrated the four elements, creating a destructive aura of chaos. It had already touched the threshold of Fusion Magic.
As expected of a human leader candidate who once stood above all others decades ago.
Lu Mei softly said, "Master Lü's method has flaws. She said that although earth, fire, wind, and water complement each other, they remain distinct and cannot truly fuse. It's also too rigid, lacking that final touch of flexibility and spirit."
"She believes that only by awakening a fifth element—Dimensional Magic: Chaos—upon reaching Forbidden Spell can this flaw be remedied. And my Super Tier fourth element, Chaos, has already proven this point. So she suggested that when I reach Forbidden Spell, I must awaken the Water Element to complete the four elements."
Lu Jun fell into thought. He was certain that once Fusion Magic was achieved, it would benefit his sister Lu Mei the most.
Earth, fire, wind, and water were clearly highly compatible. Compared to his own eight elements, he was actually at a disadvantage and could only move toward the concept of Yin-Yang polarity.
Lu Jun said gently, "When we get to the Ancient Capital, I'll give you a surprise."
"Alright, I'll be waiting."
His sister replied with a bright smile. Then she mentioned some trivial matters, for example, the Totem Moon Moth Phoenix was still incubating, and Yan Shi couldn't leave for the time being.
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