Chapter 261: The Ways of a True Mage
Chapter 261: The Ways of a True Mage
Lu Ke surveyed his surroundings, and the museum was left in ruins. Near the charred figure, only a pile of ceramic shards remained, with a somewhat intact Rat Charm in the center.
"The Saint Fighter fought bravely. He was a worthy opponent, and I hope you, the imposter, don't disappoint."
The charred figure spoke, mocking himself.
Even with a common goal, the good and evil sides rarely saw eye to eye. While their overall interests aligned, the process of achieving their objectives often led to minor conflicts.
In general, the good-natured Lu Ke was at a disadvantage. After all, good people are often taken advantage of. Just now, Lu Xie had asked him to gather information, and now he wanted to punch him.
Lu Ke didn't get angry. As the representative of the Light Qi, he had to fight the leader of the Dark Energy, the evil side, to proclaim a symbolic victory for the Light Qi.
For instance, the Dark Lord was sent back to hell after the twelve charms were sealed, the Dark Lord was sealed after rewriting history with the Chrono Tome, the Dark Lord was sealed after absorbing the power of the twelve animals, and the Dark Lord, along with the Devil Dragon that absorbed the eight demonic energies, was sealed...
Lu Ke couldn't help but feel sorry for the Dark Lord.
It was like a legendary sealing king, naturally born with a sealed body! In any case, only after such a significant event would a new Dark Energy force emerge.
However, the good-natured Lu Ke didn't have a strong desire to attack. It was correct for the evil side to provoke him, although he still felt that the evil side was taking advantage of the situation, or rather, taking advantage of himself.
After all, they were two sides of the same coin, more intimately connected than projections, clones, or even halves. Neither side was dominant, and they were equal, only becoming a complete Lu Ke when united.
Lu Ke observed that the charred figure seemed to be in a less-than-ideal state, but his tone remained calm. "I admit I'm not the most noble person, even after being split by the Tiger Charm. It seems like you haven't vented enough."
"I was just warming up; this is nothing."
The charred figure shuddered, and coal-like debris fell off, revealing its true form.
The Tara Mask on its head was broken and lay on the ground, and its body was covered in shocking charred wounds. The arm closest to Saint Fighter Lopez was missing.
It looked severe, but everything was as Lu Xie had anticipated.
With powerful vitality and Dual-Complete Hands, the body continuously healed itself. Wounds and severed limbs rapidly regenerated, and the new skin was as tender as a baby's, but after undergoing tempering, it became harder.
The lost hair and other body hair regrew, and the dragon scales on the surface had increased slightly, covering half of the body. Now, Lu Xie resembled a dragon more than a human.
Lu Ke couldn't help but marvel at this semi-dragon form. The handsome dragon horns, the faintly visible dragon scales, and the long dragon tail dragging on the ground combined with a well-built male physique created a unique beauty.
But more importantly...
Lu Ke glanced at Chen Xiaoyu, who was standing beside him, seemingly distracted but actually observing everything without moving. Lu Ke sighed.
"Everything else is fine, but when there are outsiders around, you should at least put on some clothes, okay?"
It felt so strange to be physically and psychologically exposed like this in front of a woman!
Lu Xie, now fully healed, glanced at the good-natured Lu Ke, silently bent down, picked up the Tara Mask and the Rat Charm, and stored them in his space. He didn't bother to hide his dragon-transformed body, and with a handsome face devoid of shame, he displayed his body proudly while adding another taunt.
"Little one, what can you do if I don't wear clothes? Will you slap my hand or tattle to the teacher?"
Lu Ke: ...
Good grief, he was already being provocative, and now he was asking for a beating?
Realizing his words had no effect, Lu Ke sighed and averted his gaze. He couldn't bear to look at himself undressed, even with his thick skin.
Chen Xiaoyu averted her gaze and looked down at her stomach, then turned to the gentle-looking young boy beside her, Lu Ke, with a conflicted expression.
She chose to ignore the dragon's peculiar and frightening shape for now, but she couldn't help but feel that the creature's form seemed incompatible with humans. Not only did their proportions not match, but even the length might result in a literal 'one step to the stomach' scenario.
How could this be resolved... Hmm... Perhaps...
A sizzling sound filled the air.
The magic orb in her hand suddenly emitted a scorching heat, startling Chen Xiaoyu. She was shocked by her own bold thought, feeling as if she had just been bewitched by an abnormal mental state.
Chen Xiaoyu calmed herself and mentally discarded the yellow waste from her mind. Once her rationality returned, she vehemently rejected her previous idea.
Of course, dragons and humans were incompatible!
Dragons belonged with dragons, and humans with humans!
Lu Ke coughed lightly, seemingly unintentionally explaining, "It can be adjusted."
Chen Xiaoyu's eyes darted away like a startled fawn, and she quickly clarified, "Don't talk nonsense. I didn't ask anything!"
Lu Ke: "I didn't answer anything either."
That was just self-talk!
Lu Xie, standing nearby, studied Chen Xiaoyu for a moment, then furrowed his brows slightly. "This aura is familiar. Is it future Yu? Did you eventually join the Black Hand to work for me?"
"Whether it's the light or dark side, official or unofficial, all forces are ruled by 'Lu Ke'. 'Lu Ke' has become the ruler of the world, ushering in his own L Era."
Chen Xiaoyu candidly shared what she could about the future.
"The King of the World? That doesn't sound too bad."
Lu Xie smiled with satisfaction, his desire for control seemingly fulfilled. His gaze toward Yu darkened slightly, "Thank you for bringing such good news, Yu. How about I reward you by making you my queen?"
Dragons were inherently lustful, and the evil face in this state had no scruples, verging on zero. He asked the bold question without a hint of hesitation.
As soon as he finished speaking, his powerful hind leg tensed, and his body ghosted away to another spot.
Lu Xie narrowed his eyes dangerously, observing the spot where he had just been, now destroyed by a powerful spell. He then turned his attention back to Lu Ke.
Unbeknownst to them, Lu Ke had already donned the holy robe of a Saint Fighter and held a rather impressive magic staff, aiming it at the evil face, who was spewing profanities. Lu Ke's expression was one of deep pain.
There was no choice. Seeing Lu Xie flirt with someone else in front of her felt like her browser history had come to life and was chasing after her, demanding to show it to others.
With one party having made their move, the battle naturally commenced.
A flash of lightning, and Lu Xie stepped forward, appearing in front of Lu Ke. His scaled fist descended with force, striking out.
Almost simultaneously, a magical glow enveloped Lu Ke, and a peculiar symbol appeared on his forehead—a sign of the Light Qi Magic's blessing, similar to the Dragon Blade's enhancement of the Dark Killer.
As if expecting this, Lu Ke stepped forward, bracing himself for a head-on collision. He swung the magic staff in his hand, meeting the powerful fist with equal force.
A deafening boom reverberated!
The powerful impact swept through the area, with the point of contact at its epicenter. In an instant, a hurricane swept through, and in the blink of an eye, they were a thousand meters away. Even the rain in the air was dispersed, creating a vacuum zone around them.
"Are you a proper mage?"
Lu Xie felt the force transmitted from the other side. Even in his dragon-transformed state, he was only slightly inferior, finding it challenging to break through.
Lu Ke's expression remained unchanged. The magic in this world was too slow to activate. It was sufficient against fellow mages, but against his dragon-transformed self, it was inadequate. He could only focus on boosting his attack power and using buffs.
He replied with conviction.
"I believe in Gandalf!"
(End of Chapter)
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