“What did you say?”
Many people’s eyes were wide open.
They thought they had heard wrong.
Lu Yu is so bold.
They knew that Lu Yu had always been very bold.
This time, however, they were facing a king; anyone attempting such a move could only be described as insane.
The Sky-Sundering King’s voice turned cold as he said, “Lu Yu, this is no time for jokes. Tonight, we act—we will be facing an entire city, not just one person!”
“Then do you have a better solution?” Lu Yu looked at the armored figure and said, “This Mr. Kadel has already leaked my information. I’m afraid he might have revealed that I even possess a star artifact. Do you really think the city lord will wait until the beast tide begins and then allow us to act freely?”
Many people turned their gaze toward the armored figure.
Although there is a king here who has reached the breakthrough stage.
However, Lu Yu’s strength had already reached the level of ninety thousand zuns, which was sufficient to activate the Star Artifact.
With the Star Artifact, combined with Lu Yu’s strength.
In a one-on-one match, Lu Yu might have the qualifications to challenge Wang, who has reached the breakthrough stage, making him one of the stronger individuals among the group.
If the heavily armored man had revealed the information about the Star Artifact, he might have already drawn the City Lord’s attention.
The armored man raised his eyebrows slightly and coldly snorted, saying, “Originally, I planned to use the City Lord of Stone City to kill you, so I intentionally let some information slip to him. However, don’t worry, I only mentioned that you possess a Star Artifact, strong regenerative abilities, and the Art of Forging Weapons. I’m not an idiot; without knowing their true strength, how could I reveal too much? After I told him, though, I immediately regretted it, because the City Lord’s reaction made me realize something was off. He didn’t seem confused or surprised by the matters of this space—he was far too calm.”
Lu Yu said, “If that’s the case, perhaps we still have a chance.”
When Lu Yu said this, the expressions of Lie Tianwang and others immediately turned serious.
They saw that Lu Yu was determined to take action tonight.
But where did Lu Yu get his confidence from?
The one they faced could have been a king.
How could one not know the immense power of a king, if they were not a king themselves?
Even if they join forces, they are no match for him.
The King of Hell said coldly, “Lu Yu, do you know who you’re facing? The King doesn’t even need to lift a finger—there are enough royal experts in this entire city to completely overwhelm them.”
Lu Yu asked, “So, are you planning to take action when the beast tide begins?”
The Sky-splitting King said, “That’s right. If the beast tide is launched, it will at least tie up some of the city’s combat strength, giving us a better chance.”
Lu Yu asked, “If the City Lord knows about the spatial information, do you think he wouldn’t know about our existence? Even though news about my Star Artifact has spread, he hasn’t made a move, obviously waiting. I’m afraid that all of you are already within the City Lord’s sights. Do you really think he has no precautions for this place?”
Everyone fell silent, feeling that both sides made valid points.
But in the end, whose advice should one follow?
Lu Yu said coldly, “If you all would rather not take action now, then wait until the beast tide begins. As for me, I will act tonight.”
The Sky-Sundering King’s voice turned cold as he said, “Lu Yu, you know that if you take action, it will only draw the City Lord’s attention. If you fail, we won’t even have a chance left.”
“Then do you have a better plan?” Lu Yu said. “Since we have to take action, does the timing really matter? Besides, while the beast tide hasn’t yet surged, if we create chaos in Stone City first, the beast tide might find it easier to attack the city.”
The King of Hell asked, “When the time comes, facing the beast tide and the millions of troops from Stone City, do you think we’ll be able to survive?”
The crowd around fell silent.
At this time, no one had a good solution, so no advice could be offered.
At this moment, Richard spoke up: “Perhaps launching an attack now is indeed a viable option. While everyone’s attention is focused on the beast tide, we might succeed if we carry out a surprise assault.”
Ling Tian Wang coldly snorted and said, “Success? Do you really think you can kill a King? Shao Sha Wangzun, you’re too naive. Do you even understand how powerful a King in his prime truly is? There’s no way we could achieve that, even if all of us joined forces.”
Richard shook his head and said, “I didn’t say to kill the king, but rather to kill the lord of this city.”
Many people’s eyes lit up at once, and they said, “Cause the chaos in this city.”
“That’s right. We can incite chaos within the city and weaken Shicheng’s combat strength. When the beast tide finally breaches the city walls, during the battle between kings, we might still have a chance!”
Wang Zun’s eyes lit up as he excitedly said, “That’s right, don’t forget that the Fierce King has also arrived. It hasn’t shown itself yet!”
Everyone’s eyes sparkled as they suddenly realized they hadn’t seen the Storm King at all.
This is a beast that has killed a king.
At that time, he was merely a cultivator with the strength of ten thousand zhou.
The current暴烈王 (Bào Liè Wáng) already possesses partial King-level strength, so defeating another King should not be too difficult.
The Sky-Sundering King fell silent. After deep contemplation, he remarked, “However, I believe it would be better for Lu Yu to strike first. His power is unique; there’s a chance he could achieve a one-hit kill and create even greater chaos!”
The armored man nodded in agreement, “That’s right. It would be best for Lu Yu to kill someone first at this moment and incite chaos.”
Everyone’s opinion was in agreement.
Everyone nodded, thinking it was a good suggestion.
Lu Yu’s area attack power is terrifying. If he strikes first, it will definitely create an extraordinary effect.
The Dragon King with Three Eyes said, “If an eighth-level lord dies, it will certainly cause quite a stir. However, Lu Yu, if you face one of the three ninth-level experts, how much confidence do you have?”
At once, everyone’s eyes turned to Lu Yu, eagerly awaiting his response.
After thinking for a while, Lu Yu said seriously, “It should be feasible!”
Everyone was overjoyed.
If Lu Yu could eliminate a Level 9 privileged individual, it would significantly weaken the city’s combat capabilities.
“That’s the best scenario,” someone said excitedly. “If Lu Yu successfully kills a Level 9 authority figure, it will cause even greater chaos in this stone city.”
There are only sixty-six lords now; if Lu Yu succeeds, their next move will be to assassinate the lords.
There was consensus, and no intention to waver any further.
Soon, the group divided into ten teams, each selecting one of the ten lords as their target!
Once Lu Yu successfully eliminates a Level 9 authority figure, he will transmit information through the sound of a dragon’s roar.
It was already two o’clock in the morning!
After everyone had divided into groups and left, Lu Yu called over the members of the Black Dragon Mercantile Guild.
“How much of what I asked for have you collected?” Lu Yu didn’t want to waste time and went straight to the point, asking the six people directly.
Zuo Lanfeng immediately pulled out a list and handed it to Lu Yu, saying, “Sir, we’ve completed the statistics. This year, we acquired a total of twenty Venomous Dragon Souls, fifteen Venomous Dragon Fruits, and one Black Blood Essence. Additionally, we collected one hundred and six sets of materials used in crafting star artifacts—all lacking the primary ingredient for star artifacts. Among these were five Starlight Herbs…”
Zuo Lanfeng spoke one by one, and then the president of the Black Dragon Association handed over five storage pearls.
Inside, all the items that Lu Yu had requested were meticulously categorized and collected, with a total value exceeding ten trillion.
If it weren’t for Lu Yu staying behind to sell those expensive armors, they wouldn’t have been able to collect enough money with just their funds.
After approaching the items, Lu Yu cast his spiritual sense into them for a brief look, then nodded and said, “Good. These are exactly what I need. You’ve done well.”
Lu Yu’s gaze swept over the six people, his expression complex.
This space is coming to an end; these people probably won’t remember him anymore.
Or perhaps if they destroyed this space, they too would perish in the process!
Lu Yu waved his hand, signaling everyone to leave, unable to bear watching them any longer.
…
At three o’clock in the early morning, the city was silent, devoid of its usual hustle and bustle.
The three Level-9 authority holders had already positioned themselves at the weakest points in the east, west, and north of the city.
Meanwhile, the other sections of the city wall had already been fully occupied by large armies, and the various lords along with the three ten-thousand generals had long been stationed atop the wall.
The first beast’s roar had already lasted nearly three days.
At the edge of the plains beyond the city walls, deep within the mountains, countless pairs of eyes in various colors could already be seen staring at the walls in the darkness of night.
The night was like a sleeping giant, and the mountains resembled a dragon on the verge of awakening.
All the people in the city understood that when the second beast’s roar sounded, it would mark the arrival of another beast tide upon this stone city.
The great blacksmith was intently watching from a section of the western city wall.
The city lord set up barriers with four weakest points, and he was guarding the one at the west side of the city.
He has been the one to guard against the beast tides time and again, never making a single mistake.
“The third day already,” the master craftsman calculated, as the beast tide drew nearer.
This was a huge man, as solid as an iron tower, with dark skin, a shaven head, wearing only a pair of trousers, exuding wild, untamed strength from head to toe.
“Who’s there!” Suddenly, the master craftsman turned his gaze sharply towards a corner of the city wall, clenching his fists with his muscles tensed, as if facing a formidable enemy.
After the beast tide started at this city wall, no one could get close.
Anyone who could approach within a hundred meters of him without being noticed was probably no ordinary person.
“Amazing perceptual ability.” A figure emerged from the darkness.
“It’s you,” the master craftsman said, his pupils narrowing. “The fourth Level 9 authority holder.”
The person who arrived was none other than Lu Yu.
Lu Yu looked at the soldier craftsman in surprise and said, “You know me?”
“I’ve seen your portrait before, but this is the first time I’ve met you in person,” the master craftsman said coldly. “You’ve left your post at the southern part of the city; what brings you here to my place?”
“I know you can create star artifacts. I’m wondering if you could help me craft one using the materials I provide?”
“Hmph. You’re overthinking. In this city, only the City Lord and I can possess Star Artifacts. Even if you brought me the materials, I wouldn’t craft one for you. However, I’ve heard you already have a half-Star Artifact, which doesn’t seem to be made by my forging techniques. Could it be that you also possess the art of forging weapons? Moreover, you have the ability to create armor—I’ve seen one piece of your armor, and it was excellent. If you’re willing to share that technique with me, I might be able to secretly craft a Star Artifact for you.”
The master craftsman squinted his eyes, scrutinizing Lu Yu carefully.
Lu Yu said regretfully, “In that case, I think our deal is unlikely to be completed.”
Lu Yu sighed and shook his head, saying, “But I accidentally obtained a fragment of a star artifact. Could you help me check whether it’s still usable?”
As Lu Yu spoke, he flipped his hand and took out the fragment of Shen Feng from his storage space.
Although this fragment also had cracks, it could not hide the energy emanating from it.
Great Weaponsmith trembled all over and exclaimed in shock: “King’s Blood? This is a King’s Blood Star Artifact! Where on earth did you get this?!”
He forgot the current situation, his eyes fixed on the fragment of the divine sword, as he reached out and said, “Let me take a look!”
As he spoke, his hand unhesitatingly reached out to snatch the fragment from Lu Yu’s hand.
“Okay.” Lu Yu also reached his hand forward.
The master craftsman greedily stared at the fragment, his fingers already touching it.
Clap!
The other hand clamped down on the master craftsman’s wrist.
“What are you doing?” Da Bingjiang exclaimed in surprise, looking up and seeing an infinite murderous intent in Lu Yu’s eyes.
“What!” The master craftsman was horrified, realizing he had been careless.
He wanted to withdraw.
However, black flames had already surged up from Lu Yu’s hands, spiraling upward along his arms and rushing into his orifices.
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