Reality was just that cruel—once Wu Ku died, the tea instantly went cold.
The Brown Army promptly changed the object of its association.
Lu Jun released his divine sense, which had reached the Eighth Realm, sweeping over Wu Ku's corpse. All of its former mystique had completely vanished, having been transferred in its entirety into the "Water Buddha Beads" floating in midair. He could clearly sense the vast, boundless power contained deep within them.
What surprised him somewhat was that Wu Ku's Water Element cultivation had not advanced a single step. Six or seven years ago, back in Bo City, Wu Ku had already been a Super Tier Water Mage, and six or seven years later, even today, he was still only at Super Tier Level One.
Even in the future of the original timeline, two or three years later, when Mo Fan returned to South America with three elements at Super Tier to hunt him down—Wu Ku's cultivation would still be exactly the same.
"What was the reason? Fear of losing control of the Water Calamity Talent?"
Lu Jun muttered to himself, frowning. Unlike the secrecy of the Life and Death Calamity Talents, [Water]—whether in the East or the West, was one of the key foundational elements in constructing the world.
Perhaps its impact on the outside world would be extremely terrifying, while the host themselves would also head toward self-destruction?
Was that why Wu Ku refused to advance, suppressing his cultivation with Black Vatican heretical arts?
Or perhaps Salan did not allow it? Wu Ku improving his cultivation might lead to a loss of control over the Call Wind and Summon Rain Talent, which would be detrimental to the Rainfall Plan?
He speculated randomly. Strictly speaking, his own Life and Death Elements were stabilized by the divine soul and the Undead Armor Robe; otherwise, even the slightest energy leakage affecting the outside world would have caused consequences far more severe.
For example, if the Life Calamity ran out of control, all living beings within a hundred-li radius could undergo bizarre mutations, even overturning the ecosystem and giving birth to indescribable creatures. If the Death Calamity ran out of control, all vitality within a hundred-li radius would be extinguished, turning the land into purgatory.
Of course, it also helped that Lu Jun's newly awakened Super Tier cultivation in those two elements was not very high. With Super Tier cultivation and Eighth Realm control, he could easily suppress them before reaching higher levels.
Buzz—buzz—buzz!
Lu Jun showed no courtesy. With a wave of his hand, he stored the three [Supreme Water Element Crystals] into his spatial equipment. After examining them carefully, he was pleasantly surprised.
"Oh? Such pure and vast Water Element energy!"
Element Crystals were the core materials used to create artificial Soul Seeds. Water Element Crystals naturally corresponded to Water Soul Seeds.
Supreme Water Element Crystals were even more extraordinary, the absolute finest quality. They had a certain probability of producing a Pseudo-Heavenly Seed; at the very least, they would guarantee a top-grade Water Soul Seed with a sixfold amplification and its own Domain.
If refined directly into magic energy, they could even give a Water Element stuck at the peak of High Tier a chance to break through the Super Tier barrier and advance to Super Tier Water.
In short, these three Supreme Water Element Crystals were truly precious treasures.
One must not forget that his Water Element possessed an [Innate Devouring Seed]. At present, after refining several Soul Seeds from Old Zhao's family, it had only been raised to the Northern Heavy Water level.
If he refined these Supreme Water Element Crystals as well, it might reach the Pseudo-Heavenly Seed level, achieving a tenfold power amplification.
Additionally, they could also be absorbed as pure magic energy, allowing his Super Tier Water Element to break through to Level Two.
Lu Jun was in no hurry and planned to study them slowly. In his estimation, Northern Heavy Water would need to absorb at least one complete Water Heavenly Seed before advancing to the Lesser Heavenly Seed level and deriving the strongest [Forbidden Domain] effect.
Soul Seeds corresponded to Domains, while Heavenly Seeds corresponded to Forbidden Domains and the power of a Forbidden Domain was more terrifying than any Transcendent Power.
"Next is this Water Buddha Bead."
Lu Jun looked at the murky water bead floating in midair, a trace of anticipation flashing through his eyes. He was unsure whether he could seize the Water Calamity Talent, but he had to try regardless.
Buzz—buzz—buzz!
He swept his gaze around. The military camp was in ruins, the camp-wide uproar caused by thousands of soldiers had ceased, and Sharjah and the other Super Tier experts were far off at the horizon, watching him warily.
This was not a place suitable for secluded cultivation.
Lu Jun called over his sister Lu Mei and Jun Yaojin, then began outlining the Space-Time Element Star Constellation. Above their heads appeared a triangular Dimensional Mirror, while a silver magic formation flashed beneath the feet of the three.
In the next instant, they teleported, reappearing several kilometers away.
They continued to jump through space repeatedly until they vanished completely.
Sharjah finally let out a breath of relief. Lu Jun was a man of his word, he said he would kill Wu Ku even if he had to chase him into the enemy faction's headquarters, and once Wu Ku was dealt with, he left without lingering.
Looking at White Leopard, Cold Tiger, and Damon, the three Super Tier experts who were gravely wounded, she could not help but feel a headache. If they were not treated quickly, they would likely die.
At that moment, a middle-aged man holding a scepter and wearing a brown robe appeared abruptly.
Seeing this, Sharjah was startled, then immediately said with delight, "Brother, you're here?"
Nanzo stepped forward, first sweeping his gaze over the three miserable-looking subordinates. He frowned—utterly useless, they had not even forced out Lu Jun's limit of combat strength.
Then he looked at Wu Ku's shriveled corpse on the altar. His expression grew complicated as he let out a long sigh.
"Forget it. Contact the other side and prepare compensation and an apology."
In truth, Nanzo had already arrived earlier, but he had chosen not to intervene, letting things develop naturally.
Unlike the original timeline, the Brown Resistance Army had not yet launched its uprising. Everything still had room for adjustment.
Wu Ku's position was not that critically indispensable. Coupled with Lu Jun's fearsome reputation and background, it left Nanzo hesitant.
Lu Jun had also sensed his presence, which was why he showed mercy to those who tried to block him. Once his objective was achieved, he turned around and left without hesitation.
"Oh, right." While directing the healing mages under his command to urgently treat the three subordinates, Nanzo suddenly recalled something and instructed his sister, "As for the rumors circulating outside, let's take the initiative to explain them, say it was all a misunderstanding."
Sharjah paused briefly, then nodded.
"Alright."
As Lu Jun brazenly launched his assault at the international airport, it stirred up a tremendous uproar across the world.
Several countries such as Peru covertly voiced their accusations, not daring to do so openly, clearly waiting for the outcome of Lu Jun's battle.
As for Jiuzhou, they were overwhelmed with headaches. Ever since the National Government Tournament, Lu Jun had been roaming the world, causing upheaval everywhere he went.
Before Pang Lai's representative could issue any response, under Nanzo's instructions, Peru swiftly reacted, stating that it was all a misunderstanding.
They claimed that their judgment had been flawed and that they had mistaken an important member of the Black Vatican. Fortunately, Lu Jun had stepped forward in time, strangling the potential danger before any major losses occurred, declaring that Lu Jun was an eternal friend, and so on.
The international community was astonished—after being slapped in the face so arrogantly by Lu Jun, they were actually apologizing instead.
Not long after, news of this battle spread among all factions, causing shock from top to bottom. Following the fall of the Great Monarch Eurayale, Lu Jun added yet another brilliant achievement to his record—single-handedly confronting the power of an entire nation and retreating unscathed.
It was even said that he had not truly gone all out in that battle.
"Power rivaling a nation" was precisely a phrase coined for Lu Jun.
At this moment, Lu Jun paid no attention to the clamor outside the world. He casually found a secluded area and was in the process of refining the [ Water Buddha Beads].
Hualala!
The instant Lu Jun's vast spiritual power made contact with the Water Buddha Beads, his [ Water-Avoiding Pearl ] automatically manifested, transforming into a pitch-black, crystalline water gemstone that floated above his head.
Very quickly, the Water Buddha Beads resonated intensely with it. Without any resistance at all, they actively fused into Lu Jun's Water Element Star Sea.
"This…"
Seeing this, Lu Jun was astonished. He immediately felt a boundless source of Water Element energy washing through his pitch-black Star Sea, while an indescribably profound aura bathed his entire body.
Rumble—rumble—rumble!
His Water Element cultivation, the Devouring Seed Northern Heavy Water, and the Transcendent Power, all underwent comprehensive enhancement, giving rise to a terrifying new innate talent.
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