Chapter 672: The Gap

Inside Fanggang City, an elderly man with a head of silver hair and slightly balding stood on the street, roaring in anger.

The old man was surrounded by an imposing aura and guarded by two mighty kings, causing many people to keep their distance and take a detour.

The old man could not be said to be in a towering rage, but he was almost there.

As soon as many people think of the name shouted by the elderly person, they can’t help but feel a tingling sensation on their scalp at the location where the shout came from.

This is Fanggang; no one has dared to act so brazenly here for a long time.

But now the old man was almost like a madman, standing in front of the shop in Fanggang City and shouting Lu Yu’s name, demanding that Lu Yu give him an explanation.

Many people noticed the elderly man, but the two Wang Zuns were the first to recognize him.

“The two Wangzun from the Chinese military!” One of them had also participated in the Dragon Clan’s trials and immediately recognized these two Wangzun from the Chinese military.

Someone who can have two Wang Zuns as bodyguards—

Someone immediately shouted in excitement, “Oh my God, am I seeing this right? One of those top figures from the Chinese military has actually shown up!”

Many people took a longer detour.

A true big shot from the Chinese military has arrived. What does it mean that they’re pointing at Lu Yu?

“Cannot start the war?”

“Impossible, right?”

“Not long ago, both sides were still working together to drive away a Guardian. How could they have broken apart so quickly?”

As the crowd murmured among themselves, they walked a bit farther away.

One of them smugly shook his head and said, “You guys don’t know the story. Not long ago, this person came to Fanggang seeking a spot for the Dragon Blood Purification Ritual, but Lu Yu turned him down outright. I figure he’s still holding a grudge and has come to demand an explanation.”

“Oh, this is a loss of face. He’s come over here to settle the score.”

The得意 man nodded and said, “Lu Yu didn’t even accept three million from the Celestial Deity Organization for this spot. Tell me, do you think he’d give it away for free?”

Fine.

Everyone stepped back even farther.

Going to Fanggang to pick a fight with Lu Yu is like heading straight to your own death.

Moreover, if Lu Yu dared to kill someone in the heart of Beijing, what would he fear doing here in Fanggang?

Lu Yu had clashed with the military before, so what was there to fear now?

At this moment, Lu Yu had already walked out.

The old man saw Lu Yu, his eyes flaring with anger. He strode up to Lu Yu, gave a cold snort, and questioned harshly, “After you rejected me, I was so furious that I lost my senses. I left without any reason. But after I left, the more I thought about it, the more something seemed off. The thirteen Dragon Kings—couldn’t you even spare one spot? Did you really intend to let none of us go? Lu Yu, don’t forget that our two sides are currently in an alliance. Is this how you treat an ally?”

Lu Yu was not in a hurry. He waited until the elder had finished speaking, then smiled and said, “Do you know why I didn’t give you a spot?”

“Of course not! If I knew, I wouldn’t be asking you?” The old man shot back, his eyes flaring with a regal, commanding aura.

Although the old man doesn’t seem very powerful, when you look at it this way, it’s actually quite intimidating.

If someone else had said those words, they would have definitely gotten punched by Lu Yu.

If he survives this punch, it’s going to be a major battle.

However, the old man was not worried.

He knew Lu Yu’s bottom line, and as long as he didn’t cross it, anything he did wouldn’t cause any conflict.

“Not long ago, when the Guardians attacked the borders of Huaxia, my people went there, didn’t they?”

“That’s right, your people have arrived. Don’t say my people haven’t come over—my people have come too. Haven’t you seen the two Wangzuns I sent? Oh, you weren’t there at that time, so of course you couldn’t see them. Well, let me tell you now—the Chinese military has dispatched two Wangzuns! Without these two Wangzuns, you and that Guardian’s army would never have determined a winner.”

Lu Yu said seriously, “This is the reason.”

The old man thought he had misheard. He perked up his ears, raised his eyebrows, and said, “Are you telling me this is the reason—I sent the wrong person?”

“Thirteen Dragon Kings, I have gained the recognition of one Dragon King. And now, the spots I send out must go to my true allies. Do you know when they arrived? King Rebirth went along with my people, and he is also my ally. So I ask you, being allies as well, why didn’t the Chinese military rush there immediately, while King Rebirth arrived first?”

The old man’s lips twitched slightly as he said, “I’m mobilizing two Wang Zuns; this will take some time!”

“Old man, do allies even need such excuses?” Lu Yu looked at the elder coldly and said, “If you truly considered Fanggang as an ally, why didn’t you rush there immediately, instead of waiting half a month? Did it really take you fifteen days to mobilize? We are merely bound by mutual interests—you never really regarded us as a genuine ally, did you?”

“The Regeneration King fought until he was gravely injured. Without the protection of the Regeneration King尊, he wouldn’t even have his life anymore. Can you imagine how terrifying that battle must have been, when a King known for regeneration nearly died?” Lu Yu’s voice grew louder as he spoke, and finally he fearlessly stared straight into the old man’s eyes and said, “If you insist on having a reason, then I will tell you plainly. This is the kind of ally I desire. If he is willing to risk his life for my interests, then when he faces hardship, I will also risk everything for him. Even if the person who came that day had been a Star Lord, I would have given him an opportunity without hesitation. He deserves the Dragon Blood Purification, and I wouldn’t so much as flinch.”

Silence surrounded everything—

The old man was not afraid of Lu Yu’s gaze, nor did he feel guilty.

Now he knows where he went wrong.

“Lu Yu, you’ve won,” the old man sighed.

At this moment, everyone understood.

What Lu Yu cares about is not which side the Dragon King will ally with. He is simply providing the best possible support to his allies and expressing his gratitude for their sacrifices.

The old man turned around, waved his hand, and left with the two Wang Zuns.

The brief commotion came to an end.

Some organizations had originally hoped to obtain a quota from Lu Yu, but now they know it is impossible.

Luo Haotian and others arrived.

The moment the message was sent by the demon, the group of them pounced like hungry wolves.

They went to the Trial Space with the Dragon King in mind as well.

Now is the opportunity.

Next, a piece of news almost turned Fanggang upside down.

All warriors of the Dragon Clan will reopen the trials to the warriors of Fangang. Anyone who qualifies through the trials may become a Dragon Knight.

Some people were so stunned by the news that they were left speechless.

“Oh my goodness, are they trying to scare everyone to death?”

“Port City is already bad enough, and now with the addition of the Dragon Clan, we also have to account for the power of the Dragon Knights.”

“The apocalypse tide is coming, but even so, Lu Yu’s power shouldn’t have grown so dramatically!”

All the warriors of Fangang, along with the thirteen Dragon Kings returning to the Dragon Nest, underwent trials once again.

King Reincarnation Zun also went along.

Although the Dragon King could not bestow the Dragon Blood Trial upon Wang Zun, there were still some warriors within the dragon clan who possessed the ability to challenge a king. These dragons were no less powerful than Wang Zun himself.

If such a dragon clan were to join forces with King Zun, they could easily hold their own against two Kings. Facing a single King alone, they would dominate the battle with overwhelming power.

The port city suddenly became much quieter.

The four bottles of Poison Dragon Souls won in the bet were swallowed by him, increasing the number of poison dragons in the Demon Nest to fourteen.

However, these four have not yet been born; they are merely hidden in the demon’s nest like seeds, waiting to absorb energy.

“It can’t go on like this anymore. It seems I need to work hard and improve each aspect one by one.”

Lu Yu was talking to himself.

…

The border between China and India.

Since the beast dens in India were opened, the beasts have surged like a tide toward China and all the surrounding countries.

A weak country connected to India was overrun by beasts in half of its territory.

At the border of Huaxia, although there were many defensive lines set up by warriors, it was still difficult to withstand the continuous assaults of wild beasts.

Even the border between Huaxia and India alone tied down hundreds of thousands of Huaxian soldiers and millions of Huaxian people.

There has never been a moment of peace here; many mountains have been leveled to the ground.

The battlefield, resembling a meat grinder, had already claimed countless beasts.

This place became the most brutal battlefield in the world.

Many people have died here, while others have broken through due to the battles they fought here.

Even some people, by sheer chance, obtained a large number of valuable mutated Star Spirit Beads from beasts.

There was a person who gained the ability to transform into a beast on a wild animal. He could take on the form of a werewolf, and his power would be enhanced tenfold.

Although originally possessing the power of several thousand Zun, after the transformation, he gained the strength of nearly ten thousand Zun and even caught a glimpse of some information regarding the Wang Zun.

Some people have also become overnight millionaires here.

It is precisely because this place is full of both risks and opportunities that people keep coming and going, never a shortage of visitors.

When night falls, the beasts’ assaults will be at their most ferocious.

Groups of soldiers withdrew from the front line, dragging their exhausted bodies to find a place to rest.

A bald, burly man excitedly counted the spoils stored in his treasure bead and said, “If I fight just one more day, I estimate I’ll earn another one billion star spirit stones. Haha, I’m getting closer to that skill!”

A big man, leaning against a large rock while eating, said, “Brother Qian, what skill are you talking about? You’ve kept it a secret from us until now.”

“Hehe, this is where you guys don’t understand,” said the bald giant. “I actually discovered this in my shop in Fangang. Tsk tsk, back then nobody noticed the value of the Mutated Star Spirit Pearl’s skill. I just happened to have a sharper eye and immediately spotted what made this Mutated Star Spirit Pearl different—”

The bald man became increasingly得意 (pleased with himself) as he spoke.

At once, the companions around him lit up with bright eyes.

Someone exclaimed excitedly, “Big Brother Qian, did you really buy that mutated Stellar Soul Pearl in Fanggang for only ten billion? You’ve really made a fortune. I heard that nothing in that shop in Fanggang sells for less than fifty billion!”

“That’s right, that’s exactly it.” The bald giant chuckled. “At that time, I helped Fang Gang find something they desperately needed. Mr. Liu promised me a special discount—I could pick any item worth up to five billion, and he’d sell it to me for just one billion. I immediately chose that mutated Star Spirit Pearl. Don’t let that fifty-billion price tag fool you; in my hands, it’s worth a hundred billion. Plus, Mr. Liu agreed to hold it for me for a month absolutely free of charge. Where else could you find a boss like that?”

The bald man’s words made many people nod in agreement.

“The best shop in the world is that one.”

“If it weren’t for my lack of qualifications, I would really like to join Fanggang.”

“Tsk tsk, becoming a warrior of Lu Yu comes with many benefits. I heard that once you enter the core domain, you’ll receive a special skill from Lu Yu himself.”

“I’ve heard about it too. I really envy those who have entered. I know a warrior who’s a core player in the field; you can’t even compare yourself to him,” said one person, shaking his head in admiration. “We consider it top-notch if we have a weapon worth several thousand with two skills. But he actually wields a weapon with ten thousand worth of power, which has three skills and is of the highest caliber with three attributes and three skills!”

While everyone was chatting and resting, they felt someone passing by.

Bang!

Someone’s food fell to the ground, and their mouth dropped wide open.

“Big Head Liu, have you gone crazy?” One person burst into laughter upon seeing his companion’s appearance.

His laughter froze midway.