Chapter 521: Loss and Gain

A venomous dragon soars in the sky, its body shrouded in rolling waves of black qi so dense that not even sunlight can penetrate.

By now, everything has basically come to an end.

Luo Haotian saw that Zheng Zhenlong had stayed behind, and couldn’t help but shake his arm and snarl, “You really think you’re evenly matched with me? But there can only be one uncrowned king at a time. Today, I’ll make sure you understand how naive you’ve been. You’re simply not qualified to compete with me.”

Luo Haotian launched an attack towards Zheng Zhenlong.

When enemies meet, it’s naturally a fight to the death.

“Hehe, wasn’t someone just bullying others with superior numbers and acting so arrogantly?” Yang Lie clenched his fist and grinned sinisterly through gritted teeth: “Now, I think it’s time for the tables to turn.”

“It’s fun to have the advantage, isn’t it? It’s our turn to try now.”

Fang Hua and others also joined in the fight.

Just a moment ago, they were the ones under attack, and now it’s the turn of the dozen or so people who were left behind to be surrounded and attacked.

There’s no suspense anymore.

More than ten uncrowned kings were all killed.

Meanwhile, the battle between Luo Haotian and Zheng Zhenlong was the most intense.

Zheng Zhenlong dared to challenge Luo Haotian, indeed he had his own strengths.

Zheng Zhenlong, knowing he was certain to die, still gave it his all.

Luo Haotian wasn’t a pushover either; how could he possibly let his enemy off the hook upon seeing him?

The battle between the two lasted the longest.

It took two days and two nights before a winner was decided.

Finally, Luo Haotian and Zheng Zhenlong had both fought until their life force dropped below ten treasures before a winner was determined.

Zheng Zhenlong’s heart was pierced by Luo Haotian.

Meanwhile, one of Luo Haotian’s eyes was also shattered by Zheng Zhenlong, with blood streaming out.

“Zheng, someone like you actually dares to compete with me?” With a look of disdain, Luo Haotian kicked Zheng Zhenlong far away, while Zheng still had a breath left in him.

Zheng Zhenlong’s eyes widened in disbelief, glaring at Luo Haotian with intense resentment.

If it weren’t for the immense pressure from that venomous dragon in the sky, he absolutely wouldn’t have lost.

It’s over.

Lei Xiaohu completely lost his fighting spirit.

Facing such a venomous dragon, how could he have any will to fight?

The ferocious wolves and minotaurs were all executed by hanging.

Lu Yu felt a bit heartbroken. If all these Emperor-level items were thrown into the Divine God System, how many valuable treasures could be exchanged for!

He ceased his transformation and landed back on the ground.

Huan Mo took out the stone weapon and then stood behind Lu Yu.

“Lei Xiaohu, there’s no need for me to say more. Come on, let’s continue the fight we haven’t finished.”

“Boom!” The star artifact in Lei Xiaohu’s hand hit the ground, and he knelt down, his legs giving way.

It’s over.

“Mr. Lu, Mr. Lu. I was wrong. I shouldn’t have laid a hand on Miss Huowu. I deserve to die.”

Lei Xiaohu raised his own hand and slapped himself hard across the face. The slap left his face bloodied and mangled, showing just how much force he had used.

Lu Yu stepped forward, his voice cold as he said, “I said I would kill you. Do you really think I would go back on my word?”

“I, I am willing to exchange all the wealth accumulated by the Lei family over these years.”

“I will take all ten of your cities. Everything you have is already mine. Do you really think you can take anything with you?”

Lei Xiaohu gritted his teeth and said, “If you’re willing to spare my life, I’ll tell you something about that guardian.”

“Oh, this could be something to consider.”

Lei Xiaohu was immediately overjoyed and said, “You must swear that none of your people, including yourself, will lay a hand on me.”

“I agree with that. However, I need you to stay alive and return with me to Fanggang. I need a certain strength from you.”

“Will this really not kill me?”

“I will do as I said. But what exactly is the secret of the Guardian?”

“I heard Zheng Zhenlong and others mention something about that guardian having a way to resurrect very powerful Emperors at a relatively small cost.”

“Oh.” Lu Yu’s eyes lit up, which finally explained the reason for the sudden appearance of the ferocious wolves and minotaurs.

Could the other party actually have such an ability?

In that case, the information from Lei Xiaohu would be very valuable.

Lu Yu asked, “Tell me where he is?”

Lei Xiaohu rolled his eyes and said, “He’s in the Demon Hunting Plains, not on Earth. As for the exact location, I’ll only tell you when I leave Fanggang.”

“Okay,” Lu Yu nodded, agreeing to Lei Xiaohu’s request, a hint of mocking sarcasm flickering at the corner of his mouth.

Lei Xiaohu saw it but pretended not to.

“Can you break through this barrier?” Lu Yu pointed at the glowing shield around them.

Lei Xiaohu shook his head and said, “I can’t help. This was designed by them, and I don’t know much about it.”

“Yeah, let’s wait then,” Lu Yu nodded, stepping forward to pick up the star artifact that Lei Xiaohu had set down. He turned it over in his hands, examining it carefully from all sides.

This star artifact, combined with the fragment in hand, still has nearly two-thirds of its original form intact.

If repaired with materials, the cost would be only one-third of the normal cost of manufacturing a star artifact, and the repair work would not be as troublesome as manufacturing a new one.

He put away his star artifact, then forced Lei Xiaohu and Lei Laohu to reveal and dig out all the treasures that Lei Laohu had hidden in this city.

Two hundred billion Star Spirits, about a hundred billion Star Spirit Beads, ten thousand Star Essences, and one drop of Evolution Medicine. Additionally, there are more than a dozen Supreme Star Weapons that Lei Xiaohu seized.

More than three hundred pieces of Blue Star Souls, a large number of Half-Star artifacts fragments, and also one hundred drops of evolution liquid.

As for the other materials, there were even more of them in large quantities.

This made the two father and son heartsick to the point of wanting to spit blood.

But now, in order to save their lives, they must pay a heavy price to survive.

“I’ve told you before, whatever you take from me, you must return it all,” Lu Yu said harshly, leaving not even a single storage pearl on the two father and son, taking them all away.

Given the Lei family’s capabilities, it would have been absolutely impossible for them to accumulate such a vast amount of wealth in such a short period of time.

Yang Lie’s family had been involved in interrogation matters for generations. Only after confirming that the father and son had not a single hair left did Lu Yu finally stop.

All of these items were supplied by that person after the Lei family entrusted them to him.

His goal was to cultivate someone in Huaxia who could balance Lu Yu’s influence. Moreover, Lu Yu received another piece of information indicating that in Huaxia, besides the Lei family, other individuals had also pledged their allegiance to that person.

No one could leave for the time being, so they could do nothing except count the number of the deceased.

“I will rise from the dead,” Lu Yu made the promise.

Over sixty people died in this battle, which caused him great sorrow.

Each one has followed him all the way, through thick and thin; their relationship is so much more than just master and servant.

On the seventeenth day, the light cover disappeared automatically.

The warriors from the outer defense port city began to advance.

More than one hundred thousand soldiers at the edge of the city surrendered one after another.

Lu Yu ordered, “Seize all their possessions, and let them keep their lives but get out.”

Faced with such an order, more than a hundred thousand soldiers wanted to protest.

However, after a few people stepped forward and were immediately silenced, no one dared to utter a word anymore.

What on earth is Lu Yu, that devil, afraid of doing?

Only those who have been searched can leave.

The only thing they could take with them was their star-forged weapons.

Because Lu Yu looked down on their Star Soldiers.

Many people outside couldn’t help but sigh. Even more people felt immense envy.

Lu Yu struck it rich this time.

So many prisoners, how much wealth must Lu Yu plunder to afford this?

A month later, all the property of the surrendered soldiers in the city was finally confiscated.

Lu Yu never expected that this time, he would collect over eight thousand billion Star Spirit Stones and more than five thousand billion Star Spirit Beads.

Dozens of Blue Star Souls, and even some rare materials.

“No wonder many people used to talk about making a fortune from war, making a fortune from war. This is just one war, and yet it’s already so much money. What if you won an entire country?”

Lu Yu couldn’t even bear to imagine it anymore.

If we can find that person and uncover the secret to saving money, then—

Lu Yu didn’t know how many powerful warriors his eight trillion could resurrect.

This war is finally over.

One hundred thousand warriors returned.

Many people are filled with joy.

Although they did not actually get involved in the physical work, they still made their contributions.

“I can finally enter the core area,” someone exclaimed excitedly. “After so many years, we can finally do it.”

Many people around them couldn’t help but show expressions of envy.

Especially after this battle, many people became even more determined to enter the core field.

This war, they are the warriors who have observed the battle from the closest distance.

Four hundred people battling against hundreds of thousands of Zun warriors to a standstill—such power is something everyone desires.

As long as they can enter the core field, they can have it as well.

Lu Yu escorted the Lei family father and son back to Fanggang ahead of schedule.

The defense of Fanggang has been lifted.

Lu Yu delivered Lei Xiaohu to the Spirit King, then led the Spirit King aside and whispered, “He has another ability—he can generate a powerful wolf beast within demonic energy. Can this ability be separated?”

King Ling thought for a moment and nodded, saying, “One hundred drops of the evolution potion—I can help you with that.”

Lu Yu nodded without hesitation and said, “Okay.”

King Ling said solemnly, “Actually, in the past, those who possessed the power of a king would engage in such competitions. This is because the loser would have all their abilities taken by the winner. Including myself, every king who has ascended has deprived many others of their powers. In the end, only one ability remains—the strongest one. You must understand this!”

“Thank you, Senior, for your guidance. I will be careful.” Lu Yu bowed in gratitude.

King Ling waved his hand and said, “The person is with me. Come back in three days to retrieve the ability you seek. As for Huo Wu, I will take her with me. It would be best if you didn’t see her for now. Either she will obtain the King’s power, or she will remain an ordinary person for the rest of her life.”

Lu Yu, dressed as the Spirit King, bowed deeply once more and said, “Senior, thank you. Please tell her, no matter who she becomes, she will always be my family.”

King Ling turned around and said, “Very well.”

Lu Yu left the store.

Then, Lei Laohu was handed over to Luo Haotian and others for custody.

Meanwhile, Liu Xing and his team were the busiest of all.

It took Liu Xing two days to finish all the statistics.

The achievements of three hundred and six individuals have surpassed the highest limit.

This means that these three hundred and six individuals are now qualified to enter the core domain.

“Liuyi, Zhao Qiwei…” When Liu Xing loudly called out these names in front of the core area, each time he mentioned a name, someone would burst into excited laughter or wild cheers.

After these three hundred and six individuals stepped forward, the gazes of the hundred thousand soldiers around became even more intense.

Old friends have finally achieved their dreams, and they still have to keep striving.

Lu Yu looked at the more than 300 people and smiled, saying, “Congratulations to all of you. From today onward, you are qualified to enter the core area.”

Lu Yu granted access permissions to all three hundred and six individuals.

More than three hundred people stood before the core area, gently extending their hands to touch the glowing barrier of the core domain.

In the past, this mask would block everything.

Now their hands passed through.

“I’m in, hahaha, I’m in!” someone shouted excitedly, rushing into the core area.

“All these years of effort have not been in vain.”

A young man even burst into tears and said, “I did it, I really did it.”

Lu Yu smiled and said, “Come in. What you’re about to learn next is the real core secret of Fangang.”