stjorthotic Chapter 262 A Great Being's Favored One! The Evil God Cult is Terrified! True Demon Lu Yu
Chapter 262 A Great Being's Favored One! The Evil God Cult is Terrified! True Demon Lu Yu
Chapter 262 A Great Being's Favored One! The Evil God Cult is Terrified! True Demon Lu Yu (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Starmine City!
Located on the northwest side of the Dark Star Region and close to the Celestial Region, it is affected by storm ecology and special magnetic fields, and meteor showers frequently hit the earth, with a frequency more than a hundred times that of other places.
It was not suitable for ordinary life to survive before, until...
Some people have discovered that beneath these meteorite craters, there are actually large amounts of stellar mineral veins, which have given rise to a unique meteorite ecosystem.
This ecological influence has led to the specialization of life forms in many mineral veins, resulting in unique mineral pets.
Different types of star ores can be used as treasures, evolution materials for pets, or even star-type mechanical armor. With such potential for profit, warriors are naturally drawn to them.
Humans painstakingly built a safe zone by using astrology, establishing rituals, laying infrastructure, connecting water and electricity, and making a living by mining. Over time, they developed into what is now a top-tier second-tier city.
Click!
A special aircraft landed silently on the tarmac. The hatch opened, and Lu Yu, dressed in a spiderweb adventure suit, stepped out.
The little spider, dressed in a pure white dress, perched on its owner's shoulder, wearing a black blindfold, which added a touch of aloofness to its appearance, making it look like a noble saint!
Beneath its calm exterior, the little spider is constantly on the lookout, guarding against any potential danger.
As for the mouse, because it didn't like being put into the beast-taming space like the egg, it became a mouse plush toy hanging on the phone.
It looks adorable, except its dark, round eyes are always darting around.
"Back in the Dark Starfield!"
Because Lu Yu did not hide his talent, he completed all the basic courses of the five departments and passed the corresponding tests.
So after writing the leave request, the five teachers readily approved it. After all, if things continued like this, the other students would be negatively impacted and become distorted!
Let this guy out and cause trouble for others!
Moreover, university is not high school; it focuses more on cultivating students' autonomy and initiative. It doesn't need a bunch of assembly-line exam machines, and it doesn't restrict personal freedom, as long as you don't fail any courses.
Before leaving, Shang Yuguang earnestly warned him to be careful of the evil god cult, and to behave himself and not to use the name of Imperial University to bully local forces or bully men and women!
Lu Yu was somewhat moved at first, but the second half of the sentence made him feel insulted.
Is he that kind of person?
Lu Yu sighed inwardly, lamenting that no one understood him. He walked a few steps to the edge of the platform, feeling the evening breeze and looking down at the entire city, his clothes fluttering in the wind.
The city's architectural style leans towards the appearance of meteorites, resembling a giant meteorite crater. Even the streetlights and cars show meteorite elements, and they are turned on at night, emitting an orange glow.
Falling stars can often be seen in the night sky, but the residents have become so accustomed to it that they are too lazy to even look up.
On both sides of the road are a large number of round, pitted stones, each with two short legs and a single eye, following alongside humans and carrying things on its back.
As a walking encyclopedia of pets, Lu Yu could recognize their identities even without activating his Eye of Truth.
This is a star-type pet called "Meteorite Boy," a symbolic pet born from the star mineral ecosystem. It is a unique species born from the spiritual collision of meteorites and mineral veins.
Although its racial potential is only at the elite level, it possesses the racial skill [Meteor Impact], which allows it to use itself as a projectile to launch itself rapidly, like a falling meteorite, bringing terrifying impact.
Its power is no less than that of some elite high-level pets!
The only downside is that the skill activation is too slow, requiring pre-charge, making it easy for opponents to anticipate and dodge, and requiring precise timing.
Furthermore, if fed enough star ore, they may evolve into [Meteorite Man], which resembles the Stone Man race in appearance, like a subspecies, but are actually two different creatures.
After evolution, their intelligence and strength will advance by leaps and bounds, their potential will transform into that of a beginner leader, and they will gain the ability to strike with meteorites, making their fighting style more distinctive.
Due to their large numbers, strong initial combat power, and high potential, they have become one of the most popular pets in Star Mine City.
Besides these, there are the Star Pulse Foxes that explore star veins, the Meteorite Toads covered in meteorites and cratered with holes, and the Magnetic Field Eagles that manipulate the magnetic fields of meteorites, and so on...
Every new city offers a completely new ecological experience.
It was only after joining the League that Lu Yu truly understood what it meant for humans and the environment to coexist harmoniously!
A tapping sound came from behind. Huang Tiantian, wearing a white bodycon skirt and gold-rimmed glasses, leaned against the cabin door, raised her left leg, and gently hooked the back of her high heel with her slender, white fingers, making it fit perfectly against her silk-stockinged feet to relieve the soreness.
Every pair of a woman's high heels will eventually wear out and bleed!
Like Valentino, although it's not suitable for everyday life, but...
It understands men so well!
Women wearing it don't need to walk at all; they only need to let men carry the weight on their shoulders.
Despite feeling the stinging pain in her foot, Huang Tiantian continued explaining with an unchanged expression:
"Star Dragon is a top-tier sub-dragon that lives thousands of meters in the sky. Although many people say it has a gentle nature, it is more accurate to say that it flies in the air all year round and never comes into contact with humans."
Because there is no conflict of interest, they appear docile. After all, wild animals are lazy when they have plenty of food and are well-fed, but that doesn't mean they are harmless.
Like most dragon beasts, the Star Mine Dragon has a strong sense of territory. It will kill some monsters that approach the airspace and feed on meteorites falling from the dome. It will melt and digest them through a special extraordinary organ in its body called the Meteor Furnace.
This process extracts a special substance that promotes the Star Dragon's growth and strengthens its life functions. As the Star Dragon ages, its body surface will display star-like patterns and... crystals, which are also top-grade star materials!
Lu Yu's goal is the crystallization of the Star Ore Dragon!
If we could capture an additional dragon beast, that would be even better.
Huang Tiantian continued, "Although the Star Mine Dragon has become a legend, it's only because most people don't have access to the ecological zone where it lives."
Because of its instinct to feed on meteorites, older Star Mine Dragons require more meteorites, as other food sources cannot meet their needs for survival. Therefore, our Darkmoon Merchant Guild focused on this, using Star Mine City, where meteorites are most frequent, as a base to conduct outward searches. We quickly obtained information, and the specific location will be reported by witnesses and you!
At this point, Huang Tiantian paused and saw a middle-aged man walking quickly towards her in the distance. Although his clothes were new, his face was indeed weathered and his hands were covered with calluses.
It's clear that this person doesn't spend much time in the city, mostly living a rough life, and likely only has a few professions.
"My name is Guo Zhiqing, and I am the vice president of the Dongshan Miners' Association in Xingkuang City. It is a great honor to be able to serve Mr. Lu!"
Guo Zhiqing wore a fawning smile, subconsciously wiped his hands on his clothes, then stretched them out and lowered them.
The biggest difference between adults and young people is that the former have been through a lot of hardship!
Although Lu Yu was very young, even younger than his grandson, he was already able to kill the high-ranking figures in their eyes—Morning Star Beast Tamers—like dogs!
Given his current status as the freshman king of Imperial University, even a Radiant Moon Rank Beast Tamer would give him face!
As for the eternal giants, they are simply out of reach!
For a miners' association whose strongest achievement is nothing more than spiritual transformation, Lu Yu is already an unattainable "big shot".
After all, what truly powerful person would mine minerals themselves?
"Hello!"
Lu Yu was not arrogant; he responded with a smile, saying that in business, the most important thing is to make money in a harmonious manner, and then began to inquire about relevant information.
Seeing that Lu Yu was so easy to talk to, Guo Zhiqing breathed a sigh of relief, patted his chest, and said in a firm and resolute voice:
"I can guarantee that it's absolutely true. And to be honest, I've seen it twice already. It's definitely an adult Star Mine Dragon, and I've already recorded its location."
However, there is one more request, concerning the safety of the miners' association. For a genius like Mr. Lu, it is actually a trivial matter…”
"If it's an unreasonable request, then don't say it, lest it annoy me," Lu Yu refused with a smile, leaving Guo Zhiqing dumbfounded.
This young man... he's not easy to fool!
Lu Yu smiled without saying a word. He didn't want to flatter him or try to morally blackmail him.
He has a flexible moral bottom line and can change it back and forth!
However, he glanced at Huang Tiantian, frowned, and asked what was going on.
We agreed on three million for the intelligence, right? What's with all this fuss? You'll have to pay compensation for the wasted time!
Huang Tiantian was also embarrassed and glared at Guo Zhiqing with dissatisfaction. The local forces were indeed rude, but since they were not one of their own, she couldn't do anything about them.
Taking rash action to clean up the mess could easily provoke a backlash from local forces and alliances. The most important thing for the chamber of commerce is to make money peacefully!
However, Huang Tiantian wasn't without options; she simply canceled all cooperation between the Dark Moon Merchant Guild and the Dongshan Miners Association.
Anyway, even if Dongshan is gone, there are still associations like Xishan, Nanshan, Beishan, and so on...
Let's first show our attitude to a distinguished guest like Lu Yu!
Guo Zhiqing watched the situation crumble, his face stiff. He knew he had misjudged Lu Yu's domineering nature, but the die was cast, so he could only grit his teeth and say:
"Actually, we just want to buy the secret weapons you're selling to strengthen our miners' physiques and increase their chances of survival in the event of a mine collapse. After all, they are the breadwinners of their families, and if something happens to them..."
"So you're in business. You should have said so earlier. If you want to buy, just add my alternate account. Or do you want a giant toad aura?" Lu Yu interrupted his sob story with a broad smile.
Guo Zhiqing chuckled awkwardly, "What I want isn't the Great Toad Qi, but the Fallen Dragon Secret Weapon and the Hidden Sword Secret Weapon!"
Lu Yu narrowed his eyes. Among the secret weapons of the small world he was selling, even the Great Toad Qi was up for sale. The only ones he hadn't sold were the Fallen Dragon Secret Weapon and the Hidden Sword Secret Weapon.
It's not because they're precious, but because the former activates the meridians, while the latter requires turning one's own flesh and blood into a sword case, which consumes life force. With so many side effects, it's easy for customers to return the goods, affecting reputation.
In particular, the Hidden Sword Secret Weapon is one of the three Origin Secret Weapons bestowed by the Toad Ancestor. It almost allowed the Sheng Sword to break through the limitations of the small world and become a Radiant Moon Rank weapon, which shows that it contains great secrets.
As for the Great Red Ape King Mi Wu, he appeared somewhat weak because he was easily countered by Lu Yu during the live stream, and was therefore overlooked.
But... why would a miners' association want these two secret weapons?
Lu Yu's thoughts raced, and he reminded him:
"The side effects of these two secret weapons are quite significant!"
"We understand, but the potential is also high. If you're going to train, just go for it in one go!" Guo Zhiqing said with a fawning smile.
Lu Yu gave him a meaningful look, said nothing, and simply sold it for five million, citing "rare secret weapon" as the reason. This not only saved him the cost of information but also earned him an extra two million.
Although Guo Zhiqing knew he was being ripped off—after all, these two items had too many side effects, which was why they weren't being released—he could only smile and buy them. After handing the chip map containing the intelligence to Lu Yu, he turned and left.
After Guo Zhiqing left, Huang Tiantian whispered:
"The Dongshan Miners' Association is backed by the Ye family of Xingkuang. The young master, Ye Guangting, graduated from Imperial University a few years ago, making him your senior, Mr. Lu. His current strength should be that of a peak Morning Star Beastmaster. Perhaps he wants to study other extraordinary systems and find an opportunity to break through to the Radiant Moon."
The Ye family of Xingkuang, one of the star families, were the original pioneers of Xingkuang City.
Although the suppression of the ancient giants is gone, it is much better than the old ancestor of the Star Bay Lin family who only dragged them down. They have abundant resources and have cultivated more than three Radiant Moon Beast Tamers!
It is considered the strongest of the local forces, while the other miners' associations are supported by other forces!
Don't ask, the answer is a reclusive family, definitely not the same as the other star families!
Huang Tiantian, seemingly afraid that she hadn't made it clear enough, added, "Mr. Lu, these Star Families are all arrogant and conceited. Although they are very annoying, they have a very deep foundation. Try not to get into conflicts with them."
Lu Yu smiled and said, "Of course, I have a very good personality!"
"What's so good about your personality? I'm just afraid you'll beat up the young master of the family!" Huang Tiantian thought to herself, but on her face she wore an awkward yet polite smile, unsure of what to say.
In truth, Lu Yu didn't care about the power struggles among these star families. Whether they wanted to raise assassins or reverse the favor of the Toad Ancestor... as long as they didn't get in his way.
If the stars cannot illuminate his path, then let them be extinguished!
Lu Yu opened the chip map, and the image appeared. Judging from the perspective, it should have been captured by a surveillance camera. It was nighttime, but the image quality was very clear. He could see a huge meteorite crater with many man-made tunnel entrances inside.
The rocks on the ground were broken, and faint traces of starlight could be seen twinkling between the cracks. If you had to describe it, it would be like a kind of... multicolored black.
In reality, it's because the star ore has been completely mined out and is gradually dimming!
The map shows the specific location information.
Dongshan No. 72 Mine (semi-abandoned)!
Lu Yu seemed to be deep in thought, and then waited for a while longer. Soon he saw a meteor shower appearing in the distant sky.
This is the most common sight in Starmine City—starfall!
The stars shine differently, and countless ribbons of light spread across the night sky, like colorful ribbons dancing in the air.
However, amidst this dazzling and magnificent scenery, a dark shadow can be seen hovering.
Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that it was a dragon beast with a black and gold body, resembling an oriental dragon, with a spiral horn. Its body was covered with starlight patterns, and its back was high and bulging, composed of sword-shaped star crystals, like a sword spine, surrounding the white and gold bead in the center.
"Star Mine Dragon Crystal!"
Lu Yu narrowed his eyes, his expression excited.
In the scene, the Star Mine Dragon weaves through a meteor shower, using its tail or horns to smash the mountain-sized meteorites that hurtle towards it, turning them into small fragments before swallowing them whole.
As it continued to eat, the star-like patterns on its body shone even brighter, especially the section on its abdomen, which shone brilliantly, like a burning furnace, constantly tempering impurities.
The Star Mine Dragon ate for a full ten minutes before turning its body and soaring into the higher sky, disappearing from sight.
Lu Yu glanced at it; the filming time was seven days ago.
There's another video, but it's from fourteen days ago. It also disappeared after eating, about seven days later.
If the pattern is correct, then the Star Mine Dragon should appear tonight or tomorrow night!
Having confirmed the location information, Lu Yu wasted no time. He bid farewell to Huang Tiantian, and the little spider beside him swept its hand across the void, opening a spatial rift and carrying its master on a leap.
Operation Dragon Hunt, begin!
On the other side, after Guo Zhiqing finished the transaction, he did not return to the Dongshan Miners' Association. Instead, he circled around a few times and, after making sure no one was following him, came to a secluded and deserted alley where a carriage pulled by four black starlight horses was parked.
Each one is at the peak of the Morning Star realm, radiating a suffocatingly powerful aura.
He handed the hard drive containing the two secret weapons to the window and said respectfully:
"Master, Lu Yu is very wary and has no morals whatsoever. I almost got suspected by him. I think... this guy is not easy to use."
Inside the carriage, a voice rang out:
"If he could be easily manipulated by you, he wouldn't be worthy of being my target. However, this person has quite a few secrets."
I bought the Great Toad Qi and used top-tier Storm Transcendent materials, but I couldn't even get to the beginner level. Meanwhile, Lu Yu was able to reach the Crown level in a few days in a low-level world. This world... is indeed full of monsters!
But having good strength is far from enough. His background is too ordinary. He has never witnessed the power of truly great beings, nor does he understand the vastness of the stars. Compared to us, the chosen ones, he is nothing more than a frog in a well. Everything he does is just to benefit us.
Since he's delivered himself to our doorstep, let him go to Abandoned Mine Area 72 and see how things are going there. Let them outwit each other...
As soon as he finished speaking, the curtains on the window were lifted, and dark, starlight-like tentacles slowly crawled out and took away the hard drive containing the secret weapon data.
Guo Zhiqing breathed a sigh of relief and was about to take his leave when he suddenly saw dark starlight tentacles wrap around him and drag him directly into the carriage.
gurgle gurgle!
Accompanied by violent shaking, the eerie sounds of chewing and the squeaks of rats echoed through the alley.
After a while, the alley returned to quiet, and the carriage slowly drove into the darkness, accompanied by a long sigh:
"It's still missing something..."
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Abandoned Mine No. 72!
Mineral resources are finite. Once mining is finished, they can only be abandoned, or they can wait for the next meteor shower to strike, causing a large amount of spiritual energy to collide and give birth to new mineral veins.
However, the latter is unlikely. Therefore, it is more cost-effective to rebuild a mining farm than to maintain one.
However, the monsters regarded it as a blessed home, where they multiplied and thrived, creating unique materials. Over time, this evolved into the thriving star mine ecosystem we see today.
However, there was not a single monster in this abandoned mine. Instead, a group of figures clad in white robes were busy drawing mysterious symbols on the ground with thick black blood, forming a bizarre ritual.
"Stars...stars..."
"Move to the correct position... The end of all things will come... The Gate of Eternity will open..."
Accompanied by eerie whispers and strange syllables sung through the body, numerous rituals were initiated, outlining streaks of starlight wings on the earth, which slowly floated up and continuously overlapped in the air.
As deep as a starless sky!
From a distance, it looks like a giant black star.
The priest leading this group of mysterious believers was a bald, burly man with a sharply defined face. He looked to be in his thirties, but his skin was remarkably smooth, and his eyes were as deep as the starry sky. He calmly asked:
"Has the location of the Star Mine Dragon been confirmed?"
One follower replied, "It's almost here, but it's too fast to catch. However, the next starfall is about to arrive. It hasn't eaten for so long, and to stay at high altitude, the meteor furnace has to operate at high intensity. It should be about to give out."
The bald, burly man nodded, his expression reverent, and said, "It's the key to the plan, the crucial element; it absolutely cannot malfunction!"
"The path to infinity is within reach!"
"..."
Just as they were getting excited, a member of the cult suddenly spoke up:
"Priest, our informant in Starmine City has sent word that Lu Yu has arrived, and it seems his purpose is the same as ours!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the evil god cult was in an uproar.
They were very impressed with this new generation of genius from the league who had recently become a sensation online!
Cruel! Brutal! Evil! Greedy!
These are all his trademarks!
"Lu Yu? Is that the freshman champion from Imperial University?" The bald, burly man nodded, having also seen the recent news.
After all, these evil god cults, who often cause trouble within the alliance, need to pay close attention to current events and be aware of changing trends.
Otherwise, they won't even know how they died!
So he watched the league's live broadcast every day!
"Lu Yu is very strong, invincible under the Radiant Moon. With my current strength, I can at most defeat him, but killing him... will be a bit difficult."
The bald priest said he was worried, but his tone was indifferent, and he didn't take Lu Yu seriously at all.
This performance reassured the other believers!
Yes, they also have priests!
Lu Yu is just a mere brat, nothing to fear!
The bald priest nodded in agreement. As the leader, he needed to demonstrate confidence in controlling the overall situation in order to lead the team well.
So he continued:
"However, we don't need to confront him directly right now. Let's lure him away with the [Smash the Stars] ritual. Once the plan is complete, and we have absolute power, to be on the safe side, we'll also launch a sneak attack and kill him in the wilderness. So-called geniuses are nothing but ants before they grow up!"
"How despicable!" a sigh rang out.
The bald priest chuckled.
Just kidding, they're the forces of darkness!
Despicable and insidious—aren't those the very words that describe them?
"Don't say such stupid things again. Speed up, lock onto the Star Mine Dragon..."
He had originally wanted to hear some flattery, but no one spoke for a long time. Dissatisfied, he turned around, and what he saw made his pupils shrink suddenly.
Because his followers are now united in heart and mind.
Their chests were pierced by enormous, scale-covered arms, which were connected together. Their expressions were still in shock. Clearly, they had been killed before they could even react!
Behind him, a figure clad in scarlet dragon armor appeared out of nowhere. The figure was tall, with blood-red scales shimmering in the starlight, and the menacing barbs on the armor were just a hair's breadth away from piercing his eyes.
Above the monster's head, a massive projection of the forty-two-armed sacred ancient tree was slowly rotating, looking down at him along with Lu Yu.
It's like facing a scarlet dragon demon resurrected from ancient times!
Chi Chi Chi!
With each breath, he exhaled a thick dragon breath that swept across the bald priest's face, instantly causing numerous lacerations and waves of intense, searing pain.
But the powerful dragon's might momentarily stunned him, and before he could react, he heard a deep voice coming from beneath the dragon armor:
"In my entire life, I hate nothing more than despicable scoundrels who resort to sneak attacks!"
"You too..." the bald priest instinctively retorted, but was interrupted by Lu Yu:
"And they even tried to steal my things and threaten my life. Such heinous acts have completely enraged me, so..."
"I will represent justice and kill you all!"
A long chapter of 6,500 words, please vote with monthly tickets. I've caught a bit of a cold, oh my god, what kind of weather is this...
(End of this chapter)