Chapter 621: Taibai Geng Metal, the Mother of Medusa’s Remains
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, about two months had passed.
Within Khufu’s Underworld, Lu Jun suddenly opened his eyes.
They shone with breathtaking platinum brilliance, so dazzling that even the phenomenon of his Samsara Twin Pupils was completely suppressed.
Rumble!
Another tremendous transformation erupted within his Spiritual World.
This time, it was his platinum Metal Element Star Ocean, which began boiling violently.
Countless stars gathered together, constructing a Heavenly Star Aperture that stretched across the heavens, soaring like a supreme divine sword into the endless darkness of the universe.
At the center of his Spiritual Universe, three vast Star Oceans occupied the core, while three Heavenly Star Bridges of different-colored radiance stood tall, majestic and sacred.
Three Half-Forbidden Curse Elements. Five Second-Level Super Tier Elements.
The Taibai Golden Palace within Lu Jun’s chest also underwent a simultaneous evolution.
Its original platinum luster transformed into pure golden Indestructible Golden Essence, spreading further to permeate both of his lungs, granting him virtually limitless breathing capacity and stamina.
Divine Power - Taibai.
It had evolved from the Transcendental Power Taibai Golden Palace.
Its effects remained fundamentally the same, but they had now transformed into absolute, rule-level authority.
Feeling the immense strength flowing through his body, Lu Jun turned his gaze toward the Tai’a Sword.
Golden patterns now spread across the originally black-gold divine blade.
The fourth metal had finally been successfully refined into it, a unique metal personally extracted and created through Supreme Unity Golden Light.
Its name was Taibai Geng Metal!
If Xin Metal represented the yin aspect of metal, growing stronger through hardship, enduring through countless trials, and embodying the Sword Sacrifice effect that greatly amplified killing power, then Geng Metal represented absolute hardness and supreme strength.
A flash of understanding surfaced within Lu Jun’s heart.
The Tai’a Sword’s fourth characteristic was called Severance.
It was a rule-level power belonging to a Divine Endowment.
Nothing was beyond its ability to cut.
Even abstract concepts such as threads of causality could be severed.
To be more precise, it was the power to sever rules themselves, specifically created to counter enemies at the Forbidden Curse and Emperor levels.
"Excellent."
Lu Jun nodded in satisfaction.
His first divine weapon had always been forged solely for supreme offensive power.
If he wished to display the Metal Element’s other characteristics in the future, he could simply forge a second divine weapon or even a third.
Having successfully advanced his Metal Element to the Half-Forbidden Curse Realm within Khufu’s Underworld, the objective of this journey was essentially complete.
The only thing remaining was obtaining the remains of the Mother of Medusa.
Lu Jun was genuinely interested in this legendary first-generation master of the Psychic and Curse Elements.
He hoped to draw knowledge from her remains to further improve his fused Divine Power Samsara Twin Pupils.
The original timeline had once mentioned that although the Mother of Medusa herself was merely comparable to an Emperor-level existence her terrifying eyes surpassed those of ordinary Emperors.
Now it all depended on whether the three Medusa sisters knew what was good for them.
Would they willingly present the Mother of Medusa’s remains...
or else a faint, playful smile curved across Lu Jun’s lips.
Meanwhile, at Cairo’s Temple of the Setting Sun, more than two months had passed since the battle between the two Underworld Rulers.
Apas still harbored lingering fear and unease.
Over the past few days, even her two elder sisters who had always been extremely hostile toward her had secretly sent people to contact her.
They wanted information about the Ancient King.
More specifically they wanted to know whether the Medusa race should unite to resist the Undead Emperor of the Nine Provinces.
However, Apas knew that would be the worst possible choice.
Even if every Medusa and every member of the Serpent-Scorpion Race united they still couldn’t produce a single Emperor.
How could they possibly contend against him?
There was no helping it.
All three Medusas were filled with anxiety.
The Undead of Khufu had always been the Serpent-Scorpion Race’s closest ally.
With Khufu backing them they had been free to fight among themselves until one finally ascended to become an Emperor.
Now their protector was gone.
A new supreme Ruler had appeared.
The balance of power throughout the entire region was destined to change forever.
That day, Euryale, the Harpy Medusa and Tracyna, the Serpent-Scorpion Medusa both arrived at the Temple of the Setting Sun.
Apas looked at them in astonishment.
"You actually brought Mother’s remains?"
"You’re planning to offer them to the Ancient King in exchange for his protection?!"
Hearing that, the two mature and alluring women exchanged glances before nodding.
"It’s the only way we’ll ever obtain peace."
Apas found herself completely speechless.
All she could think was, What devoted daughters.
She herself held no real feelings toward the Mother of Medusa.
Neither love nor hatred.
After all, the only reason she had managed to survive and grow up safely was because of her mother’s protection.
Yet she also couldn’t refuse.
She feared those two sisters would whisper unnecessary things before the Ancient King.
Thus, each of the three Medusas concealed her own agenda as they prepared to seek an audience with the Ancient King together.
None of them trusted the others enough to go alone.
Apas volunteered first.
"I’ll go report our arrival."
"I know one of His Majesty the Ancient King’s subordinates."
Very soon a woman dressed in an elegant white palace gown gracefully stepped into the Temple of the Setting Sun.
When Nine Nether Empress saw the three stunning Medusas, each possessing her own unique charm and beauty, her eyes lit up.
"So, have you made your decision?"
What else could they possibly say?
Apas and her two sisters hurriedly nodded.
Thus, within Khufu’s Pyramid, Lu Jun sat upon the throne clad in black-gold armor, his majestic figure shrouded in black mist.
Watching the three Medusa sisters nervously seek an audience, a faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips.
Sometimes, he really wanted to throw off his disguise and give them the shock of their lives.
Unfortunately, it was better to keep it hidden a little longer.
Especially his second sister, Euryale, the Harpy Medusa.
She had connections within the Holy City and would undoubtedly sell any information she obtained.
With the final war against the Pacific Empire approaching, Lu Jun wanted as few unforeseen complications as possible.
Though these thoughts crossed his mind, his outward appearance remained dignified, indifferent, and imposing as he spoke in a deep, authoritative voice.
"I have heard that you possess a treasure to offer me."
Within the silent ancient hall, Euryale nearly jumped at the sudden voice.
The ample curves on her chest visibly trembled as she hurriedly replied in a seductive tone,
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"It is the remains of the Mother of Medusa. I believe Your Majesty will find them most interesting."
"The three of us are also willing to serve Your Majesty with complete loyalty."
"We are prepared to become your servants, your attendants, even your slaves without the slightest complaint."
Euryale had done her research on the Ancient King.
She had heard stories that after conquering the Six Kingdoms, he had gathered all their consorts into his imperial harem.
She immediately believed she had seen through him.
Especially now.
She cautiously glanced toward both sides of the throne.
Standing there were two breathtaking women in white dresses, each possessing completely different temperaments, one an undead, the other a living human.
To her, it only confirmed her speculation.
Seated upon the throne, Lu Jun watched the little snake constantly casting flirtatious glances at him.
Even Apas and Tracyna seemed somewhat tempted to follow suit.
He couldn’t help but feel speechless.
Then his gaze shifted to Ding Yumian’s faintly amused smile and Nine Nether Empress deliberately aggrieved expression.
Forget it.
He wasn’t interested.
Lu Jun felt that he had started getting carried away.
Casting aside those unhealthy thoughts, he became serious once more and spoke a single word from on high.
"Granted."
With a wave of his hand, he transported the three sisters out of Khufu’s Underworld.
At the same time, he stored the Mother of Medusa’s remains inside his storage space.
"Now that I have obtained the corpses of two Emperor-level beings, it’s time to return to the Ancient Capital and begin researching how to revive them."
Lu Jun thought to himself.
However, this place still required powerful guardians to keep it under control.
The Mountain Corpse and the other Eight Cardinal Undead Lords were perfectly suited for the task.
With that decision made, everything was settled.
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