ryethenovel Chapter 167 The research that shocked the alliance, the succubus president's attack!
Chapter 167 The research that shocked the alliance, the succubus president's attack!
Chapter 167 The research that shocked the alliance, the succubus president's attack!
Kingdom, Ash City.
Within the towering city walls, suburban factories churned like a heart, billowing thick black smoke. Numerous steam-powered horse-drawn carriages crisscrossed the streets, electric streetlights began to rise along the sidewalks, newspaper vendors darted about, and the air was thick with noise. The bustling crowds, their faces hurried, were busy making a living.
Times are changing, but ordinary people are not much different.
In the heart of the city, in a sprawling, luxurious manor, the once haughty servants softened their movements, dared not breathe loudly, and occasionally glanced into the depths of the manor.
Although they didn't know what had happened, they saw that the high and mighty master of the manor, after being kidnapped by vicious thugs, had returned safely and brought a mysterious distinguished guest with him.
In the classically elegant study, the incense burner beside Lu Yu was lit, wisps of smoke rising and bringing a delicate fragrance. The mouse sat on the soul cloud, weaving between the books and playing drifting around corners.
Passing by the bookshelf three times without entering, mere knowledge... don't even think about easily shoving it into the mouse's head!
It's not just any random hamster!
As for the little spider, it was holding the human-faced grass cursed beast that was almost broken by the cursed crow, and gently poking its cheek with its slender fingers. The cheek was inexplicably bouncy, which made the little spider very satisfied.
This ferocious cursed beast dared not resist in the slightest, nor even reveal a trace of its cursed power, because those who dared to cause trouble had already been swallowed up by the eerie dark spider nest behind the spider girl.
"Eek!"
The little spider glanced at its owner, and the human-faced grass saw its chance. It slipped away, intending to plunge into the ground and run away.
Just when it thought it was about to be saved, it saw spider silk emerge from the void, instantly piercing through it and draining it dry amidst its wails, becoming part of the Spirit King's curse thread, adding another curse to its life.
The curse of petrification!
With the addition of the cursed beasts captured by the cursed crows, the little spider now possesses petrification, drowning, and an extra fire ability, along with its own petrification, bringing its total to four abilities.
It almost gave birth to a minor Five Elements Curse, transforming him into a Five Elements Emperor Spider...
We've gone off on a tangent!
The Spirit King's Curse Line skill has been greatly enhanced. The immense curse power is gathering together, seemingly gestating something. The day of success will also be the day the little spider obtains a legendary skill.
Lu Yu watched this scene, nodded, lowered his head, and began flipping through the book in his hands:
"This world... let's call it the World of Cursed Beasts for now. It's based on a system of curse binding. In the first stage, you become a 'Binder' by binding the corresponding cursed beast. This led to the development of theories such as the Five Elements of Organs, research on curse magic, and so on. It's true that pressure can generate motivation."
However, the power is not complete at this time. The cursed beast and flesh and organs have not yet fused, so there will be a rejection reaction, and it may go out of control at any time. It is somewhat similar to a beast tamer with a possession system.
They can wield extraordinary power, making them invincible to mortals.
Once the consciousness of the cursed beast is put to sleep, one can use its power to curse a part of their own body. This level is called "Curse Binder". However, if the cursed beast awakens, it will cause a backlash, and if one cannot withstand it, it will become distorted.
If one can fuse more than 50% of the cursed beast and its organs, one can summon the spirit of the cursed beast to fight. This level is called the "Curse Binding Grandmaster". The so-called Curse God General is actually a top-level grandmaster who has fused 90% of the power of the cursed beast and can condense it into armor. After death, they need to be sealed in a special golden coffin, otherwise they are prone to resurrection.
This corresponds exactly to the bronze, silver, gold, and spiritual transformation stages in the main world's beast taming system, but in terms of strength, potential, and ceiling, it's far inferior.
Lu Yu shook his head. The Beast Tamer system might be a bit weak in the early stages, but with steady progress, each advancement in the first three tiers allows for the contracting of an additional pet beast. Upon reaching the Gold tier, one can even construct a spiritual puzzle, resulting in a surge in strength.
Although they are of the same level, their overall strength is enough to crush the curse masters of this world.
It cannot be ruled out that a small number of individuals who possess special curses could counter or even launch a surprise attack on beast tamers of the same level.
However, if the beast tamer knows in advance and purchases some potions or secret treasures to prevent the curse, the other party will be helpless.
In addition, there is a fatal flaw: the beast tamers in the main world all need to filter the primal spiritual energy through the beast taming space, and be extremely careful.
However, the extraordinary beings in this world directly merge with the cursed beasts born from this negative energy. Each one is essentially a hidden aberration, and it is no exaggeration to say that they are a breeding ground for aberrations.
Throughout the kingdom, there are countless time bombs.
Another day of nuclear peace!
"Of course, it's not all bad; it also has advantages..."
Lu Yu turned to the next page and saw the text describing the King of Curses, who only appeared in that terrifying black tide.
To put it in perspective, it should be equivalent to the Morning Star Overlord in the main world, but its abilities are more bizarre and mysterious.
They only appear once every ten years, when a black moon rises in the sky and a black tide descends. Wherever they pass, their cursed power corrodes and distorts everything, turning it into a cursed land. Even powerful beings at the level of a cursed god will have most of their strength suppressed when they get close, and in severe cases, their cursed beasts may even awaken and break out of their bodies.
They are like supreme kings, judging all life.
As long as they appear outside the city, it is tantamount to announcing the death of hundreds of thousands of lives. Even kingdoms can only reluctantly abandon them and wait for the Cursed Kings to leave after they have eaten their fill.
As for a rescue... it's simply impossible; it would only result in more people being sacrificed in vain!
Humanity's so-called fight against the Black Tide mostly involves confronting the powerful cursed beasts that emerge from the Black Tide, either defeating them or suppressing them in the Golden Cage.
Therefore, gold in this world is a strategic resource. Private transactions require official permission and cannot exceed a certain amount; otherwise, it is considered treason!
"This suppressive power doesn't feel like the aura of a domineering ruler; it's more like a domain-like ability..."
Lu Yu was quite curious, because according to the records of humans in this world, no one had ever witnessed the process of a cursed beast evolving into a cursed king; it appeared out of thin air. The upper limit for humans was only the Curse God General.
This made him wonder if it was conceived from something deep within the Black Tide.
For example, the Black Moon?
Or is it the source of the lunar anomalies?
"There's still too little information..."
Lu Yu pondered for a long time, but had no clue what to do, and no one could answer his questions. The only one who knew the truth, the [Disaster Beast], was already dead, and it was estimated that its corpse and the cursed beast had been swallowed by the giant eel.
Moreover, with his current strength, it would be difficult for him to even contend with the King of Curses, let alone explore the secrets behind the Black Moon. It would be better for him to thoroughly study the curse system first and then apply it to the main world.
Although the Curse Binding System is costly and has low potential, making it far inferior to the Beast Tamer System, it has one advantage: it can be used without a Beast Taming Space!
In other words, with a little improvement, it can be used on pets!
Ordinary pets may not need this kind of curse power, or it may even be a burden to them, but cursed pets are different!
They are similar to cursed beasts in their origin, and with their powerful physical attributes, the cost of using curses will be greatly reduced, allowing them to master additional curse skills such as drowning and self-immolation, easily enhancing their combat power.
Isn't this a skill learning machine exclusive to the Curse type?
The success rate of learning is as high as 90%, and the remaining 10% is because you are too incompetent!
"If this research succeeds, it will definitely cause a major earthquake in the entire alliance, gain the adoration of countless curse-type beast tamers, make me a master-level researcher in curse arts, and obtain a huge amount of alliance points to exchange for a large number of precious materials."
"Especially since I control the entrance to the entire Spellbeast Realm, once the little spider's skills advance, I can monopolize the remaining Spellbeast exports and pricing. It'll be a true seller's market; it'll be hard not to get rich!"
"However, the curse binding system is still a bit troublesome. In comparison, the method used by the King Realm that I crushed before was quite good. Turning cursed beasts into external tools, similar to secret treasures, he was a talent. Fortunately, I only crushed one clone. The [Negative King Society] is still active, so it's worth keeping an eye on and reaping some benefits."
What is a cursed beast that is a calamity to this world is a gold mine in Lu Yu's eyes. After digging it up, he can not only get rich, but also save the world. It is a true win-win cooperation.
As expected of the great philanthropist Lu!
Just as Lu Yu was pondering, a timid voice came from beside him:
"Master... oh no, Mr. Door, your coffee is ready, but without sugar!"
The one who spoke was a sweet girl dressed in a black and white maid outfit. She wore a specially made short lace skirt that showed off her beautiful figure. Her long and slender legs were tightly covered by white stockings. Coupled with her timid and weak eyes, she gave people the feeling of a weak maid from the world of doujinshi.
And she is Han Ning, the granddaughter of the white-haired old man Han Chang!
Lu Yu wasn't bloodthirsty by nature. He originally intended to let these guys go so he could explore the kingdom himself, but he didn't expect the old man to submit willingly and become a traitor.
As for calling him the "Immortal King," it's highly likely that he was mistaken for a wise, humanoid cursed king who willingly submitted to the darkness to protect his family.
Since Han Chang had already crossed the line once, the second time wouldn't be such a heavy psychological burden for him.
Attaching oneself to the strong is the way for the weak to survive!
Lu Yu neither admitted nor refused. Why should he turn down a lackey who is offered to him?
The Han family belongs to the old aristocracy in the kingdom. As descendants of the Cursed God, they are also cursed beings. With the kingdom's support, they belong to the upper class in a large city like Ember City, and control a large amount of resources and information channels.
This can save Lu Yu a lot of time.
However, there was one thing he did not accept.
That is, instead of having the Han family call him "Immortal King" or "Master", he called himself "Mr. Men".
Having heard about the power of the True King from Lilith, Lu Yu had no interest in playing this childish game in the small world. He would wait until he actually became a king someday.
He didn't care what the entire Han family thought, and his respect wouldn't increase or decrease because of a title.
Status comes only from power!
Although Han Chang didn't understand, he didn't ask any more questions. He then sent his granddaughter over to serve as a maid.
After all, besides eating, cursed beasts also have all sorts of desires, and humanoid cursed beasts might have some kind of need.
It's also to show my sincerity!
"Put it aside."
Lu Yu nodded. Han Ning, like a startled quail, carefully put down the coffee, her brown eyes looking at the man quietly reading in front of her, her eyes filled with curiosity.
I don't know if it's human...
But in his most desperate moment, he descended like a hero... well, a demon king, and easily annihilated his enemy.
Although it wasn't for his own sake, Han Ning was still very grateful to him.
Moreover, in their time together, she discovered that Mr. Men was not nearly as terrifying as her grandfather had described, nor did he eat people or spread curses. On the contrary, he preferred to stay quietly in his study, was refined and easygoing, and even a bit...
nice!
After all, Lu Yu's looks were so stunning that even Lilith was amazed that he was better than the male succubus; he could easily live off his looks.
Therefore, Han Ning stared at it for a long time and couldn't help but be stunned, especially when he thought of what his grandfather had said: if he served diligently, he might one day be able to give birth to offspring of higher life forms with a mortal body!
Then... we won't have to repeat the suffering we experience today because of our weakness!
Just as Han Ning was lost in thought, he was quickly startled awake by Lu Yu's voice:
"How long until the next Kuroshio Current?"
"Ah, only seven days left!"
Han Ning blurted it out, then realized what she'd said, her face flushing red and her temperature rising sharply. But being an elite descendant of a prominent family, she quickly composed herself and respectfully said:
"About five and a half years left!"
Just recalling the Black Tide, a flicker of fear flashed in Han Ning's eyes.
Lu Yu nodded, not caring what those seven days meant, but he calculated in his mind that it was about a month in the real world.
Furthermore, the Black Tide will last for a year, giving them ample time to improve their strength and hunt down the King of Curses to help the little spider transform.
"Snapped!"
Thinking of this, Lu Yu snapped his fingers, and a void rift opened, from which Han Chang fell out.
"What happened?"
Han Chang looked somewhat panicked, thinking he had been attacked again. However, upon seeing Lu Yu in the chair, he immediately understood everything. Shocked by Lu Yu's control over the void, he quickly knelt on one knee, presented two golden boxes, and said with his head bowed:
"Mr. Men, all the materials for the Han family's incantations are here, as well as a cursed beast with the inherited [Crystal Curse]."
Lu Yu didn't even glance at it, and said calmly:
"That's not enough. I want you to collect more cursed beasts, and find the locations of cursed beasts at the level of Curse God Generals, as well as the locations where the Curse Kings once appeared..."
"this……"
Han Chang looked troubled. Hunting cursed beasts was something only powerful forces could do. If they had the strength to do it, they wouldn't have been kidnapped by the [Negative King Society]. Did this person want to force them to their deaths?
Looking at Mr. Men, whose expression was as calm as a still pool, Han Chang couldn't help but tremble. If he agreed, a large number of his clansmen would have to pay the price with their lives.
Is death... the only fate of the Han family?
He gritted his teeth and said in a hoarse voice, "I will do my best."
As soon as he finished speaking, countless dark spiritual lines suddenly emerged from the void behind Lu Yu, piercing towards Han Chang. "Even if you agree, you still have to die?"
Han Chang thought Lu Yu was toying with them, and gave up resisting in despair. However, what shocked him was...
After the Spirit King's curse threads pierced through the body, there was no pain whatsoever. Instead, they converged towards the heart and transformed into countless eyeless Spirit King worms.
This is another ability of the [Spirit King's Curse Thread]: Spirit Insects.
It can reside in a host's body, absorb life force to grow, and instantly return when the spiderlings need it.
They quickly burrowed in and found the self-immolating cursed beast in a half-awake state in its heart and body. Before it could react, they swarmed it, spitting out a large amount of spiritual threads to suppress it, plunging it into an eternal slumber.
"This is……"
Han Chang's face showed a look of shock, because he felt a continuous stream of curse power surging within his body, causing his aura to surge and rapidly break through to the level of [Curse Binding Master]. He even completed 50% fusion, becoming a [Curse Binding Grandmaster], and his life force was also greatly enhanced.
It was as if a miracle had restored his aged body to that of a middle-aged man.
These Spirit King threads did not stop, opening the box that sealed the cursed beast, binding the crystal cursed beast inside, which was like a diamond, and stuffing it into Han Ning's body.
Following the same method, he created another master of curse binding!
With just a single thought, two masters of curse binding were created!
Furthermore, the Spirit King Insects are still spinning silk, which will further promote the fusion of cursed beasts, making it not just a dream to become a cursed god!
Is the person before me really just the King of Curses?
While the two were still in shock, Lu Yu's voice rang out:
"I've always believed in equal exchange. Give me what I want, and I can give you anything you desire!"
Han Chang lowered his head and said earnestly:
"It's my pleasure to serve you!"
At this moment, his eyes no longer held weakness and despair, but rather the flames of ambition ignited.
Because he vaguely sensed that the mysterious Mr. Door in front of him didn't seem to care about humans, nor was he cruel or tyrannical; instead, he seemed to care more about the King of Curses and the cursed beasts.
Like a hunter, they are hunting!
Could it be... that our ancestors made a mistake?
What it brings out is not an evil entity, but rather, like the antidote herb growing near a poisonous snake, it is the natural enemy of the cursed beasts.
Perhaps Mr. Men's goal is to devour the remaining Kings of Curses and become the sole God of Curses?
Han Chang thought about it more and more and felt that this was very likely, and he became completely excited.
If that's the case, he might be able to achieve the dream that his ancestors never realized through another method, creating a truly peaceful world ruled by Mr. Men!
"I... became a master of curses?"
Han Ning, standing to the side, also felt like he was dreaming. He never imagined that he would go from an ordinary person to a high-ranking master of curses.
She subconsciously looked up, only to find that Mr. Door's figure in the chair had long since disappeared, and she felt a sense of loss.
Mr. Men is gone!
Just as they were still in shock and hadn't recovered for a long time, the study door was suddenly pushed open, and a group of people dressed in the kingdom's official uniforms rushed in.
The man in the lead, wearing sunglasses, looked at the two people in the secret room and said coldly:
"I am Li Jing, the governor of Ash City. Someone has reported that you are in contact with the [Negative King Society] and have jointly destroyed the tomb of the [Disaster Beast] Cursed God, attempting to endanger the entire kingdom. Therefore, please return and cooperate with the investigation!"
"The regional governor of the kingdom?"
Han Chang slowly rose, murmuring softly, his face showing little fear. Looking at the man before him, he sneered:
"They weren't there when we were in trouble, but after we returned safely, they accused us of colluding with evil organizations. I really don't know where our taxes went, supporting a bunch of useless people."
Although he was obsequious in front of Lu Yu, how could Han Chang not harbor resentment after losing his son and daughter-in-law?
Especially now, with a sharp weapon in hand, the urge to kill arises spontaneously!
"What are you saying!"
Hearing this blatant insult, a group of royal soldiers couldn't help but get angry. Even the most powerful nobles treated them with respect, yet this mere declining old noble dared to speak like that.
That's practically suicide!
Li Jing frowned as well, but too lazy to explain, he said indifferently:
"I know you are very angry, but please trust the kingdom. If you are innocent, we will give you justice and allow us to wipe out the King's Guild."
Han Chang said calmly, "It's not necessary. The branch of the Negative King Society has already been wiped out by us."
"Pfft!"
As soon as he finished speaking, laughter erupted from the Kingdom's soldiers.
With Han Ning's strength, how could he possibly defeat the infamous Negative King Society? They were beings that even they feared. Could it be that this old man was scared out of his wits?
However, Han Chang ignored their stares and continued:
"Besides, the state of our ancestors' tombs seems to be a matter for us descendants, and it's none of your business. Moreover, as a descendant of the Cursed God General, with ancient noble blood, if you want to arrest me, you'll need to produce an arrest warrant!"
There is no arrest warrant, of course!
There wasn't time to prepare, and for a declining family, there was no need to go to too much trouble.
However, Li Jing wouldn't say these words aloud; he simply said in a deep voice:
"Are you really unwilling to cooperate?"
"So what if I am? Do you intend to use violence?"
Han Chang smiled as he watched Li Jing prepare to make his move. Suddenly, flames erupted from his body, forming a huge, charred figure behind him. His dark eyes, appearing exceptionally cold in the flames, silently observed everyone.
boom!
The temperature in the study suddenly rose, and hot air swept through, turning the pages of the book yellow. All the kingdom's soldiers were frightened and retreated, feeling a burning sensation in their throats, as if their bodies would spontaneously combust and turn to ashes at any moment!
At this moment, fear began to spread!
"The cursed spirit manifests!"
Li Jing was shocked. He never expected that the descendant of the Cursed God, who was considered weak and incompetent by countless people, was actually a master of curse binding!
Such a person is beyond his control; only the kingdom can judge him. However, with the existing evidence, it is impossible to convict Han Ning, and the matter will most likely be dropped.
After all, such a powerful individual is enough to influence the course of the battle!
At this moment, Li Jing was also in a dilemma, and then said:
"Then please tell me, what kind of evil is sealed within the graveyard by the [Calamity Beast] Curse God...?"
"That is not an evil being, but a great being worshipped by our ancestors!"
Before Li Jing could finish speaking, Han Ning interrupted him. Before he could even get angry, he saw a crystalline curse spirit reflected behind the little girl.
Another master of curse binding!
Li Jing was numb, feeling as if her worldview was collapsing. She wanted to say something, but in the end, she swallowed it back and led a group of people away in a dejected manner.
It was reasonable for the two masters of curse binding to defeat the Negative King Society; it was already beyond his authority. The priority now is to report this information to the kingdom.
We must find out exactly what happened inside.
How could two masters of curses suddenly appear?
And who was the "great one" that the girl accidentally let slip?
This scene was witnessed by spies from many families, who were shocked to discover that this weakened family of the divine general's descendants had hidden themselves so deeply!
I thought it was going to be a good show, but they turned out to be the clowns!
In the manor,
Han Chang walked out of the study step by step, squinted his eyes, looked at the sun in the sky, and felt the benefits of power.
No longer at the mercy of others, we can take control of our own destiny.
And all of this was given to me by Mr. Men!
He looked up at the sky and said to Han Ning beside him:
"Next, we will reclaim our lost glory, return to the top of the kingdom, and find what Mr. Door wants."
"good!"
Han Ning nodded seriously, already looking forward to his next meeting with Mr. Men.
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On the other side, Lu Yu, because the spirit lamp was about to burn out, directly withdrew from the dimensional gate and returned to the main world. More than ten hours had passed, and it was noon the next day.
"This time, it's been a huge success!"
Lu Yu couldn't help but laugh!
Not only did they bring back a new extraordinary system, but they also acquired a large amount of spell materials and placed two pieces in the game.
With the passage of time, I believe it will bring many surprises.
Even if they disobey and get out of control, it's fine. At worst, we can take back the Spirit King's Worm and replace them with a new group of people.
He can wait, anyway!
This time, he's playing a game against time!
"But the main world seems quite lively too..."
Lu Yu glanced at his phone and found that the news was flooded with posts about the "Disciple" alias, with its popularity remaining high, even reaching over seventy in the league.
A large number of fans have appeared throughout the entire league, and it's expected to be lively for a while.
As for the location of the secret realm, it has been sealed off by the alliance, and a notice has been issued notifying other beast tamers not to approach it for the time being.
It's unclear whether they're repairing the ley lines or searching for the Green Dragon or the Disciples.
He received a message from Zhou Cheng, and even through the screen, he could feel Zhou Cheng's excitement. He was glad that Lu Yu had decisively made his money and left without getting involved in the corrupt secret realm, thus successfully escaping a disaster. Zhou Cheng also said that he would keep an eye out for similar treasures for him in the future.
Lu Yu smiled and replied with a thank you emoji, then said that he had just woken up. Zhou Cheng replied with a disdainful emoji.
Young people aren't even as energetic as a middle-aged man like him!
In addition, there was a message from the president saying that he had something to discuss with him, which happened to coincide with the entry into the Spirit Sea.
I just missed it, which resulted in not replying for over ten hours.
Lu Yu skillfully used the same excuse to brush her off, saying he would be there in a moment, but Chi Yue Meng replied instantly.
[President: No need]
Is the president of the Three No's Association angry?
Lu Yu was a little confused and was about to reply when he suddenly heard the doorbell ring and received a new message on his phone.
[President: I'm at the door]
Lu Yu was shocked. What kind of Dou Zun powerhouse was this!
As he opened the door, he saw Akatsuki Yume, wearing a pleated skirt with white knee-high stockings, her pure white shirt outlining her perfect curves, her crimson eyes staring straight at him.
Looking at the fine beads of sweat on her forehead, and remembering how hot it had been at noon, Lu Yu asked curiously:
"President, when did you arrive?"
"Morning!"
Akatsuki Yume answered calmly, as if it were not a big deal, and added:
"I thought you were dead, so I came to check on you."
Her expression was very serious because she couldn't smell Lu Yu's scent when she arrived.
Hmm... I'm very worried!
"..."
Lu Yu was speechless. Although he was somewhat touched, he still wanted to explain that a man not replying to messages didn't necessarily mean he was dead; he could have just overslept.
However, Lu Yu wasn't that much of a straight man, so he didn't say it aloud and planned to treat everyone to a meal later.
So he asked, "President, what can I do for you?"
Akatsuki Yume stared at him and said earnestly, "I want to do fun things with you!"
Lu Yu: ? ? ?
How happy?
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