In the afternoon, the Golden Crow traveled west!
Lu Yu rode westward with The Three Little Ones. After leaving the city, the environnt along the road grew desolate at a visible rate, with fewer and fewer buildings.
The remaining ruined walls were covered in Rust-colored Ivy.
The towering buildings in the city behind him gradually blurred, like standing human figures calling for him to return.
But Lu Yu's unwavering advance gave off a strong sense of abandoning civilization and rushing towards barbarism.
At this mont, he could already see the extrely long Rune Iron Net in the distance that separated Great Abyss City from the Abandoned Urban Area.
Although it was an Extraordinary Defensive Ritual, its defensive effect was not actually strong. It still had to rely on the Myriad Beast Tower of the Starry Host to suppress all Demonic Beasts that attempted to enter Great Abyss City.
The reason it was erected with such great effort was just to let the residents sleep peacefully, to find a source of spiritual comfort.
The first ti he ca to the Abandoned Urban Area, Lu Yu had only just ford a Contract with Little Spider.
To earn money, he desperately ground Mission bounties. In the end, he wanted to relax and be a Lurker, but he ended up getting stood up.
But thankfully, he successfully wiped out the Monster Lair, earned his First Pot of Gold, t Shu Shu, this Lewd Hamster, got so local specialty products from the enthusiastic Old Brother Demon Cloud, and even took an enthusiastic group photo afterward.
In a few months, this place hadn't changed much, but Lu Yu was no longer the youth he once was.
He had gone from a Newcor Beast Tar to possessing strength comparable to a Peak Gold Rank Beast Tar. He was the Rising Star of Great Abyss City with a teoric rise to fa, and even in the entire Borderlands, he could be considered to be making a na for himself.
Even if he started coasting now, as long as he waited for Shu Shu and Little Spider to grow up, he could easily step into the Morning Star Rank, beco a Regional Overlord, or even go a step further and beco a Moonlight Rank Beast Tar.
With a call to arms, nurous small factions would beg to pledge their allegiance and support him, becoming his henchn.
To clench a fist is to grasp power!
This is the true aning of being strong!
Unfortunately, that was not Lu Yu's dream. He wanted to see what it was like above the Myriad Stars and to properly settle the score with the Taboo Sun.
"Good, it's not here…"
After arriving at the edge of the Abandoned Urban Area, Lu Yu didn't rush forward. Instead, he circled the area and used his Eye of Truth to scan it carefully, not even sparing the clouds in the sky.
Only after confirming that Old Brother Demon Cloud wasn't hiding inside did he breathe a sigh of relief.
After all, that guy was overly enthusiastic last ti, insisting on giving him so local specialty products.
If it caught him this ti, he would definitely be crying his eyes out.
The kind where it would be holding Lu Yu's head, laughing until tears stread down its face.
To avoid a tragic plot where n fall silent and won shed tears, Lu Yu preferred to be cautious.
The helt-wearing Shu Shu also stood on Lu Yu's shoulder, closed its eyes, and used its Soul Fluctuation to perceive the surroundings.
After confirming it was safe, it crossed its paws and snorted:
"re Demon Cloud…"
Before it could finish speaking, Shu Shu's shoulder was tapped, scaring it so much that it instantly turned into a puddle of Shadow Liquid and shouted in a panic:
"Cultivator, run! That scoundrel is coming! If we don't run now, we'll be dead…"
As a forr Ergency Food Supply, it knew best just how powerful the Soul-Snatching Demonic Cloud was.
If it got caught, it would absolutely be turned into Hamster Jam, and the kind mixed with the Pervert Cultivator, no less.
'Although I'm a little happy…'Pah! Shu Shu still had lots of tasty snacks to eat; it didn't want to die young.
Shu Shu was shouting and about to run, but when it turned its head, it saw Lu Yu looking at it with a playful expression.
Little Spider stood with its hand raised, a trace of confusion on its delicate face. It had only wanted to point out the distant scenery to Shu Shu and didn't expect such a dramatic reaction.
"Cough, cough…"
Shu Shu fell silent, returned to its Hamster form, coughed lightly to hide its embarrassnt, and explained, "Actually, I was planning a Strategic Retreat before attacking. I never fight an unprepared battle.
But since it didn't show up, I'll let it off the hook…"
"Tsk…"
Lu Yu rolled his eyes. Shu Shu would talk a tough ga even in death!
'No, that's not right.
It can use Impure World Reincarnation; it won't break unless you use force.'
"Ying!"
Little Spider pursed its lips and smiled, not out of mockery, but because it found Shu Shu's antics quite cute.
It activated its Mind Net, recording the surrounding terrain.
Since Shu Shu was so frightened, it would morize the terrain so they could retreat quickly if danger arose.
As for Eggy, it was still dozing off. Without the [Satiated] buff, it always looked like it wasn't fully awake.
Eating, sleeping, and chewing on Shu Shu—that was Eggy's simple and unadorned day.
Therefore, besides wanting to get the [Spirit Brimming] buff to see Big Boss White Fox, Lu Yu also wanted to get the [Satiated] buff a few tis to help Eggy's intelligence grow.
Every buff born from the Master of the Gate took effect directly, ignoring all ranks, which was the most terrifying part.
Lu Yu waited at the appointed spot for a while.
Suddenly, the sky darkened, and looking up, he saw the President descending. She was still in her usual white stockings and pleated skirt, and as she landed, Lu Yu felt a sense of relief.
She had finally worn safety shorts, so he wouldn't have to greet any ninjas this ti.
Following closely behind was Chiyue Honglian, with Fla Wings burning at her back.
Her exquisite figure was tightly wrapped in a Special Operations Suit, and under the light of the setting sun, she looked like an Angel of Fire.
After she landed, the Fla Wings behind her retracted, transforming into a small, red-feathered Chubby Chirper.
It slid smoothly onto her stunning cry, hopping about, raising its head, and even bouncing a few tis with a look of triumph.
"Get down!"
Chiyue Honglian's face flushed red in an instant.
She tried to grab it, but repeatedly missed.
Before Lu Yu could get dizzy from the sight, his Eye of Truth displayed the relevant information.
【Abyssal Red Sparrow: Born in an Abyssal Ecological Mystic Realm, it is born in fire and also perishes in fire,】
【It masters Hellfire and likes to devour the Heart Fla of Fla Devils to temper its own bloodline. If a suitable High-level Hell Avian Corpse can be found, a Phoenix Feast Ritual can be perford to evolve it into a Hell Sparrow.
】
【If enough Living ■■■■ from an Undying Celestial Phoenix can be found, there is a certain probability it will evolve into the legendary Undying Bird and master the Power of Nirvana.】
【Gender: Female】
【Strength: Peak Commander Rank】
【Racial Potential: Top-tier Overlord】
【Skills: Hellfire, Nether Wing Slash, Storm, Pecking Strike, Devour Fla, Explosive Fire Prison…】
As expected of the President's older sister, she started with an Abyssal Red Sparrow with Top-tier Overlord potential.
Its strength was imnse, and once it evolved, it would likely beco a powerful Pet Beast with Monarch Potential.
Furthermore, the information from the Eye of Truth also showed a special evolution: by collecting a certain living item from an Undying Celestial Phoenix, it had a chance to evolve into an Undying Bird.
Such a powerful lifeform capable of rebirth through Nirvana already fell into the category of a Legendary Pet Beast.
'But even though it's a female bird, it's so lewd… completely the opposite of Chiyue Honglian's personality.
'
'On the other hand, Chiyue ng and her Abyssal Demon Eye are both adorably dazed.'
'Is there a family among the Human Race that controls a large number of Abyssal Ecological Mystic Realms…'
As Lu Yu pondered this, Chiyue Honglian, on the other side, gave up trying to catch the Abyssal Red Sparrow, realizing that continuing would only lead to further social death.
Suppressing her embarrassnt and annoyance, she said to Lu Yu with a flushed face:
"Sorry, we're late!"
Chiyue ng also nodded and said blankly:
"We're late."
"It's fine. I just arrived a little while ago myself."
Lu Yu didn't mind a delay of a minute or two.
After all, he still had to wait for Luo Qingyue, that Golden Truant.
So he said, "We need to wait a mont for that friend of mine."
"Okay."
Chiyue Honglian nodded, while Chiyue ng stared at Lu Yu with a distant look in her eyes, her thoughts unknown.
Lu Yu had expected Luo Qingyue to be late as usual, but just as the agreed-upon ti arrived, he saw her descending on a Lion-faced Deer, dressed like an explorer with a bulging backpack and a shovel.
Those who knew would say she was going for archaeology; those who didn't would think she was going tomb raiding!
"Good afternoon…"
Luo Qingyue looked at Lu Yu, and just as she was about to greet him, she saw The Two Chiyue Sisters behind him, and her gaze hardened.
Although she was always a little late for school, her sources of information were impeccable. She had naturally heard the rumors about the Three Sisters of the Chiyue Family, especially their rule of not letting anyone get close, which clearly hinted at a secret.
It had made Luo Qingyue ask her grandfather, but Luo Zisong had guarded the secret of their origins closely, refusing to say a word even when she threw a fit, so the mory was quite vivid.
She never expected that these two unattainable beauties from school, who rejected all contact, would be trailing behind Lu Yu.
Is this… good sisters, one blanket?
Or with one stick?
This Lu Yu fellow is truly deeply hidden and unrevealed!
"Wait, I'm screwed!"
Amid her surprise, Luo Qingyue realized that the two Chiyue Honglian sisters were here, most likely having received intelligence about the Temple Ruins, which ant…
Lu Yu most likely knew about her plan to use him to show off!
At this thought, Luo Qingyue looked up and, sure enough, saw Lu Yu looking at her with a half-smile, which made her shiver.
I'm done for!
I didn't even wear black stockings this ti, so I can't even apologize with my legs!
It wasn't that Luo Qingyue hadn't considered running, but out of the corner of her eye, she could already see the spider silks glistening in the twilight, covering half the sky.
If she ran, she'd likely get the binding package deal.
Then her wise and martial senior sister image would be completely ruined.
However, despite the desperate situation, Luo Qingyue remained calm and said with a faint smile:
"I understand what's going on. Let's go over there to sort it out, so we don't harm any innocents."
Lu Yu nodded in agreent, and the two walked over to a corner.
He expected Luo Qingyue to either start a fight or try to persuade him with her silver tongue, but instead…
The woman glanced at the Chiyue sisters, and after making sure they couldn't see, she sighed in relief. Having made up her mind, she extended the index and middle fingers of her right hand, placed them in the palm of her left, and bent them slightly into a kneeling gesture, saying with a pleading look:
"There were too many people outside just now, I was wrong, I'm kneeling to you here!"
"…"
Looking at this woman who had no integrity, Lu Yu was amused, and the trace of dissatisfaction in his heart vanished.
He then stated his demand: in short, he had taken on extra gigs and had to carry two rich won.
Luo Qingyue was dumbfounded.
She never thought the expert she had paid a fortune to hire was actually a public bus!
At this thought, her heart felt strangely sour, as if grass were growing on her head.
But because she was in the wrong first, she was furious but silent, and could only tearfully agree.
Because she knew that if she refused, this scumbag would absolutely run into the arms of those two sisters.
'Hmph, scumbag!'
After they walked back, Luo Qingyue's pitifully wronged expression changed to one of cold and aloof pride, like a victorious peacock.
If she weren't afraid of Lu Yu hitting her, she would have at least recited a poem.
After reaching a "friendly" negotiation, the four-person squad was ford.
Before setting out, to prevent his vehicle from being stolen again, Lu Yu stored the Red Hare in Little Spider's [Void Treasury]. He then led the three of them over the Barbed Wire Fence and into the Abandoned Urban Area.
Because the Soul-Snatching Demonic Cloud had been so furious last ti, the aftermath had completely destroyed the periphery, reducing it to ruins.
However, many Maddened Blood Hyenas were still roaming the area, and even a new Frenzied Blood Hyena had been born.
Its exposed, blood-colored heart beat incessantly, its eyes were crimson, and it was obviously starving.
Forget a strong expert; it would charge forward to fight even if an Evil God were to appear.
Upon seeing Lu Yu and the others, they roared at the sky and gathered dozens of hyenas, charging like a blood-colored sharp knife to tear the humans before them to pieces.
"It's this pack of annoying wild dogs again…"
Luo Qingyue frowned, a look of disgust on her face.
It wasn't that she couldn't defeat them, but these creatures were notoriously insane. Unlike typical Demonic Beasts, they couldn't be driven away, and they weren't very valuable.
The only exception was the extermination mission Lu Yu had taken, but that was just because property owners wanted to protect their residential areas, not because the Maddened Blood Hyenas themselves were worth anything.
They reproduced incredibly fast; kill one wave and another would appear.
They were utterly useless except for being nauseating!
Just as Luo Qingyue was about to clear them out, she suddenly saw sothing flash past Lu Yu. Even with her sharp eyesight, she found it difficult to track.
"Did that little spider make a move?"
She wondered to herself, and soon she saw a Void Fissure appear in front of the Maddened Blood Hyena pack.
The next mont, three dog-sized Flicker Spiders charged out, swinging their sharp-edged spider legs like the Scythe of the Grim Reaper.
They sliced several Maddened Blood Hyenas in two, and the Void Toxin spread instantly, rapidly crystallizing their bodies before they exploded with a pop, turning into a sky of beautiful, shimring Crystal Powder.
The eight compound eyes of the Flicker Spiders were indifferent as they swung their blades, moving as if in unmanned territory.
Their forms blinked through space as they began to slaughter the hyena pack.
The Frenzied Blood Hyena saw this and charged in to fight, but it ended up being easily dismbered and beheaded.
Within a few breaths, the Maddened Blood Hyena pack was annihilated.
After finishing this, they didn't return to Lu Yu's side but continued deeper into the Abandoned Urban Area to clear out the other Demonic Beasts.
They were like loyal guards clearing a path for their King.
This scene left Luo Qingyue stunned, not because of their power—she too could have easily swept away a pack of Maddened Blood Hyenas, which was nothing special.
What shocked her was that these strange spiders followed Lu Yu's commands, which ant…
They were Slave Beasts!
'Isn't it from the War King System?'
'Why would it also produce Slave Beasts from the Beast King System?'
'Such an adorable little spider has no room to evolve reproductive organs, so how did it give birth to spiders this big?'
'And most importantly, every single one of them is ridiculously strong!'
Luo Qingyue even felt that if her Lion-faced Deer were only at the Peak Elite level, it would face certain death if surrounded by these three Flicker Spiders.
The principle that quality and quantity are mutually exclusive completely fell apart when it ca to Lu Yu!
'No wonder Grandfather said he had the potential to stabilize the Borderlands' situation.
This guy… he's truly a monster…' Luo Qingyue marveled inwardly.
Even Chiyue Honglian's eyes flashed with surprise.
She hadn't expected Lu Yu to be even more mysterious than they had initially thought.
'To master the powers of both the War King System and the Beast King System at the sa ti… doesn't that make him an [Ecosystem Lord]?'
'This little spider… it's a young Zerg Dominator!'
For Chiyue Honglian, who admired strength, Lu Yu's clean and decisive slaughter was sothing she quite appreciated.
As for Chiyue ng… she quietly followed behind Lu Yu, her eyes fixed on his back from start to finish.
Lu Yu had summoned the Slave Beasts not to show off, of course, but because the three people behind him had paid, so he was providing VIP service.
Only by taking good care of the three rich won would he get returning custors.
At the sa ti, he had the Flicker Spiders act as scouts to probe for dangers ahead.
If they happened to draw out the Soul-Snatching Demonic Cloud, they would have ti to retreat.
'It hasn't appeared despite all this commotion.
Is it hiding in the deepest part…'
Lu Yu pondered as he led everyone forward.
With the Flicker Spiders clearing the way, many hidden Demonic Beasts were either turned into clouds of crystal powder or driven off, creating a safe path forward.
The deeper they went into the Abandoned Urban Area, the thicker the surrounding iron rust beca. They could sll a scent of 'decay' wafting from the entire city, and even the plants growing there seed to have a tallic quality.
Since Luo Qingyue knew the location of the Temple Ruins best, Lu Yu let her lead the way.
He had expected to venture deeper into the Abandoned Urban Area, but instead, she opened a manhole cover and prepared to climb down.
The Temple Ruins were actually…
Underground, beneath the Abandoned Urban Area!
Chiyue Honglian peeked in at the dark underground environnt and nudged the Abyssal Red Sparrow. The bird lifted its head from her chest and spat out a Light Sphere, which erupted in a brilliant glow, instantly dispelling the darkness.
Mid-tier skill—Illumination Spell!
After confirming it was safe, the four of them climbed down the ladder. The first thing they saw was a drainage channel, filled with flowing sewage and trash.
The pervasive stench made Lu Yu and the others wrinkle their noses.
"Although Great Abyss City has established a new urban district, so people, either to 'recycle waste' or to pocket so funds, directly pipe sewage and garbage into the underground of the Abandoned Urban Area.
While this saved them so trouble, it also created a breeding ground for the birth of Tainted Demonic Beasts. With so much spiritual power gathered, many plague and poison-attribute vermin have been born.
"But because the Myriad Beast Tower of the Starry Host is here, these Demonic Beasts can't approach the new city, so they can only thrive in the sewers, forming a unique ecosystem…"
Luo Qingyue's expression was indignant as she spoke, clearly dissatisfied with certain officials who held positions without doing any work. After all, their actions had planted a hidden danger.
Even if the Demonic Beasts couldn't get in, what would happen if diseases and plagues were to spread?
Lu Yu nodded in agreent. A plague outbreak was no joke.
'But it's also thanks to these guys that Shu Shu was able to escape to the Abandoned Urban Area through the sewers, accidentally consu the blood of an Evil God Servitor, disrupt the ritual, and inadvertently protect Great Abyss City.'
'The rit belongs to Shu Shu, though, not them.
'
"You agree, right? Once I beco an Official Investigator, I'm definitely going to deal with this bunch of good-for-nothings…"
Luo Qingyue was quite happy to have her views affird and continued speaking as they walked:
"The Temple Ruins are at the end of this sewer. It was originally located even deeper underground, but an earthquake so ti ago revealed the entrance.
That's how my Ancient Bookworm was able to sense it. I suspect it's because when I summoned the Prival Shadow last ti, it caused the Temple to resonate, leading to a power leak…"
'No… I'm the Prival Shadow.
I only knocked you out; I've never been over here.'
'Old Brother Demon Cloud did this.
Sending his avatar wasn't enough; he even opened up a dungeon. What overwhelming enthusiasm.
'
'I'll nominate you for the Ten Most Moving Figures of the Alliance tomorrow.'
Lu Yu silently gave a thumbs-up in his heart and walked forward, where he could see the remains of many Demonic Beasts that had been cleared out.
There were the remains of a huge, ter-long Plague Virus Rat. It was a Plague-type demonic beast that carried countless pathogens.
It liked to bathe in clean water sources to spread its toxins, causing disease in other lifeforms, which it would then devour to strengthen its own poison.
One had to be extrely careful when fighting it, as the creature could spray poisonous water, and its own blood was toxic.
Even a single drop on the skin would cause imdiate infection.
In a narrow, confined space like a sewer, it was a Newcor's Nightmare.
One careless mistake could lead to being buried in a rat's belly. Even if one survived, they would be infected with a disease, break out in pustules, and suffer terribly.
Now, however, its head had been severed, its dark green, corrosive blood staining the wall. The ones who had done it were either from the Alliance or an adventure group.
The deeper they went, the more demonic beast remains they saw, like the Centipede Frog—a hybrid of a centipede and a toad with dozens of limbs—and the Human-headed Fly, with the head of a human and the body of a fly.
Plague-type demonic beasts had grotesque appearances, and non-specialists couldn't make use of them.
An ordinary beast tar could only harvest their poison sacs or other extraordinary organs to enchant weapons with toxins; the rest had to be thrown away.
There were schools of study dedicated to the Plague-type, but they weren't in Great Abyss City.
Most were gathered in the dical King Domain and on the Border Battlefield.
They specialized in reverse-engineering dicine from toxins.
In the past, this was considered a heretical path, but with the advancent of modern science and dicine, it gradually gained public acceptance.
Those who specialized in plague and poison pet beasts could spread plagues with a wave of their hands, annihilating monster lairs, and beca idols to many.
They were among the dazzling new stars of this era where a hundred flowers bloom.
"A pity…"
Lu Yu had been hoping to salvage so materials containing the power of curses, but the corpses on the ground had either been crudely harvested or were too damaged.
So, he could only feed them to the Corpse Mountain Mask. That thing wasn't picky, anyway.
At the end of the sewer, the group soon saw a massive crater. A large amount of rubble had fallen, but instead of burying it, it had ford a downward slope leading to a deeper underground passage.
With Luo Qingyue leading, the group descended without hesitation.
Unexpectedly, the underground wasn't as dark as they had imagined.
Floating in the air above were nurous Demonic Beasts that looked like balloons with hideous human faces. The Soul Fire within them emanated a glow, dispelling the darkness.
And below them was the target of their exploration—the Temple Ruins.
What one might imagine as temple ruins would be just a dilapidated stone temple that you could just walk up to and open the door.
The actual temple, however, had once been built inside a magnificent ancient city. Even now, though dilapidated and its stone walls weathered by ti, it still stood in the center like a silent giant spanning the ages.
These ruins were likely once a corner of an ancient city, about the size of a district in Great Abyss City, and they pulsed with imnse spiritual power.
Different areas within were shrouded in dark spiritual energy, making it impossible to see the specifics.
It had clearly undergone a mutation, transforming into a semi-independent Mystic Realm.
It was like a dark abyss that devoured life.
To approach the temple, one would either have to use the brute force thod or have archaeologists slowly excavate a path.
"Those ruins are the temple, and the things above our heads are Ghost-type Floating Balloons…"
Luo Qingyue smiled as she saw them and began her introduction:
"They're a type of demonic beast that can survive by just absorbing moss.
They like to gather above tombs or ruins and often play pranks, actively scaring tomb raiders or archaeologists. However, sotis, if you get trapped, the Floating Balloons will also show you the exit.
They're part of the chaotic alignnt…"
As she spoke, the group noticed the balloons were just floating in the air, not daring to co down, obediently serving as light sources without any hint of their prankish nature.
The reason… was that the periphery of the ruins was already teeming with adventurers, Alliance mbers, and archaeologists.
In addition, the military was stationed there, equipped with firearms and the distinctive Iron Blood Sword Hounds.
They looked like massive wolf-dogs with blood-red fur and dark red, sword-shaped teeth.
They were typically two ters tall with pricked ears, their sharp eyes constantly scanning their surroundings, giving them an incredibly domineering appearance.
This was a creature unique to the Iron Blood Domain, with an upright and selfless personality, hating evil as if it were an enemy.
In the wilds, they enjoyed diating disputes between different demonic beasts to maintain regional stability.
If the other party refused to listen… it would enter its Iron Blood Form, its strength would surge, and it would beat everyone up, forcefully stopping the fighting.
Therefore, it was also nicknad the 'Face Dog,' and there were even dedicated stickers for it, like [Give Face, Or I'll Beat You to Death.jpg], or [Stop Fighting, You Can't Kill Anyone, Let .
jpg (smirk)].
Because its potential reached the Early-stage Commander rank, its loyal nature, keen senses, and natural repulsion to evil auras, it was favored by the Alliance.
The Alliance controlled its ecological zones for large-scale breeding, supplying them to elite soldiers and outstanding mbers of the Special Division, making it sothing of an officially endorsed pet beast.
However, aside from true soldiers, very few people liked these creatures.
After all, they were very self-disciplined, disliked beast tars with poor moral character, and would even take the initiative to correct their owner's habits. Bringing one ho was like getting another strict… Dad!
But if one could perfectly bond with it and walk the path of the Iron Blood Sword Hound, there was a chance to help it evolve into an Iron Blood Prison Mastiff, which could suppress any enemy in its Iron Prison for reform through labor.
And they were the natural enemy of negative-attribute creatures like the Floating Balloons!
"Growl! Growl! Growl!"
The instant they sensed life approaching, the pack of Iron Blood Sword Hounds reacted swiftly. They leaned forward, let out low growls as their sword-teeth began to lengthen, and their auras surged, imdiately catching the soldiers' attention.
Beast Taming Formations unfurled behind them as they prepared for a righteous group beatdown.
"What's going on?"
The commotion here naturally attracted the attention of others.
A few archaeologists glanced over at Lu Yu and his group but paid them no mind. Just a few n and won; how could they be more fascinating than the Ruins Ecosystem before them? So, they turned back to their research.
In contrast to their calm deanor, several large-scale adventure groups were utterly shocked to see Lu Yu.
"Why is this Mystic Realm Yellow Hair here!?"
A large 7,200-character chapter, asking for monthly tickets.
I need to sort things out, I'm having a bit of writer's block.
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