Chapter 419: The Annihilation Spear

Chapter 419: The Annihilation Spear

After the Elder Mountain incident, Feng Xiu departed from District 1 and returned to his lair.

When Jianying contacted him, he seemed to have no second thoughts and immediately revealed his location to Lin Jianying.

He even asked Jianying to bring some materials if he came over.

Feng Xiu mentioned that he still needed some materials for his recovery ritual and urged Jianying to hurry, not wanting to delay his ceremony.

It seemed as though he trusted Jianying implicitly.

However, right after ending the communication with Jianying, Feng Xiu immediately contacted someone else, and his first words were, "Old Five has a problem!"

...

Ice Hell.

As Jianying disconnected the communication, he looked up at Lu Wu.

"I've found it. It's in the same place where you disrupted his ritual last time.

Should we go now?"

"No, you go ahead. I have some matters to attend to here. Once I'm done, I'll pick up my little one and head over," Lu Wu replied, his eyes narrowing.

He hadn't forgotten who had blocked his path for so long at Elder Mountain.

Not only had Zhang Yuni blocked him, but she had also spoken many incomprehensible words during the encounter.

Words about things being too late, about the inability to change certain outcomes.

From those words and her level of involvement in this matter, it was clear that her role in this incident was more complex than Jianying's, and she likely knew more than him.

That's why Lu Wu needed to see her now.

He wanted her to provide some answers.

If she couldn't give him satisfactory explanations, Lu Wu wouldn't hesitate to kill.

Even if she did, Lu Wu might still take her life.

After all, he had a bellyful of resentment over Dudu's death, and none of it had been vented yet.

So, with a genuine intention to kill, Lu Wu, filled with murderous aura, parted ways with Jianying in Ice Hell.

One headed straight to District 1, toward Feng Xiu's lair, while the other went to Northern Jiang.

...

At that moment, Northern Jiang was experiencing its most chaotic period in the last twenty years.

Since Zhang Yuni's rule, Northern Jiang had been firmly under her control.

As long as she remained in Northern Jiang, chaos would never arise.

But what about when she wasn't around?

No one had ever considered this possibility before, not even the people of Northern Jiang or the Alliance. They hadn't imagined a day without Zhang Yuni.

Not even Elder Mountain took action against Zhang Yuni after the incident with Dudu.

This showed the extent of Zhang Yuni's power, influence, and standing.

However, this formidable figure had recently ceased to exist.

Her absence wasn't due to disappearance but death—a violent death witnessed by all the top officials of Northern Jiang.

Zhang Yuni had been in a meeting when an unimaginable, terrifying aura erupted.

The sky over Northern Jiang turned black, and at the same time, a pair of gigantic eyes appeared above the Governor's Mansion.

These eyes fixed their gaze upon Zhang Yuni, filled with anger and hatred, and then a voice, like a hellish cry, resounded.

"Die!"

Simultaneously, a black mist swiftly condensed.

Moments later, a black spear, exuding an aura of annihilation, descended, targeting Zhang Yuni directly.

Confronted by this sudden enemy and their abrupt attack, Zhang Yuni was caught off guard but didn't succumb. She retaliated, unleashing all her abilities.

She summoned all her beasts and even used many legendary items, trying to fend off the black spear, but to no avail.

As the spear fell, it pierced through all her summoned beasts.

Whether activated or not, all the legendary items were penetrated by the spear.

In the end, she, too, perished beneath the spear.

The ruler of Northern Jiang for over a decade, whose power and influence even the Alliance and Elder Mountain dared not challenge lightly, met her end in a pitiful and miserable state.

The spear impaled her head, pinning her entire body to the spot!

Black flames erupted from the spear, turning her into charred remains.

Only then did the eyes, filled with boundless rage, slowly close, and the sky over Northern Jiang regained its brightness.

Although the sky brightened, a dark cloud of gloom enveloped Northern Jiang.

Many recognized the eyes and the black spear.

The owner of those eyes was likely the legendary figure himself.

The one who founded the Zero Organization and was hailed as the world's strongest summoner, a being closest to a god.

And that spear, none other than the infamous Annihilation Spear!

This legendary figure had not been seen for two or three decades, and now, his first appearance was in such a shocking manner.

It was clear that Zhang Yunyi, a foolish woman, had done something to anger him, bringing about her own demise.

However, few cared about how Zhang Yunyi had invited this disaster upon herself.

And no one dared to care.

After all, who knew if this unwanted curiosity would bring calamity upon themselves?

What they were truly interested in was what Zhang Yunyi had left behind.

This vast Northern Jiang, along with Zhang Yunyi's wealth and assets accumulated over a decade or two, who would inherit them now? Zhang Yuyue?

Many characters who had been as obedient as dogs during Zhang Yunyi's reign now felt that this young lady might not be up to the task of shouldering such a heavy responsibility. Coincidentally, the Alliance shared similar thoughts.

The Alliance had long been disgusted by the family's rule over Northern Jiang, and now they finally had a chance to take it back. Naturally, they were more than willing to stir the pot.

So, less than ten minutes after Zhang Yunyi's death, the Alliance sent a document to Northern Jiang.

It stated that Zhang Yuyue was involved in a case of Mystic Realm destruction and that the Alliance required her presence in the capital to understand the situation.

This was clearly an attempt to transfer Zhang Yuyue, and if she didn't leave, the Alliance would not get their chance to cause chaos in Northern Jiang. Some in Northern Jiang also wanted Zhang Yuyue gone.

As everyone was at the Governor's Mansion, the document was quickly delivered, and many directed their anger towards Zhang Yuyue.

"Miss, the Alliance's matter is no small issue. Perhaps it's best if you go there first."

"Yes, this is no trivial matter. You should go there."

Their gazes flickered with determination, and the goal was clear: to get Zhang Yuyue to leave.

If some wanted her to go, others naturally wished for her to stay.

"Why should I go? Is this a matter for us in Northern Jiang to handle? Should we let the Mystic Realm Bureau investigate?

Are they even qualified? When did we in Northern Jiang ever need to cooperate with the Mystic Realm Bureau? When did the Mystic Realm Bureau, such a minor organization, gain the right to interrogate our young lady?

I refuse to go!"

This statement was bold, but someone immediately responded with a sarcastic tone, "Miss, today's matter is sudden and the Governor has passed away!

Without the Governor, Northern Jiang is not the same as before. Miss, you should consider the current situation and the bigger picture."

"Yes, Miss..."

In an instant, the Governor's Mansion was in chaos.

Zhang Yuyue looked on indifferently, and as she glanced at the loyal dogs who had lost their collars and their master, they immediately transformed into wolves, each choosing their prey.

Watching this scene, a mocking smile appeared on Zhang Yuyue's face, not directed at the pack of wolves before her, but at her mother, who had just met a tragic end in front of her.

In the midst of this chaotic scene, she turned her head towards the charred remains of Zhang Yunyi and said mockingly, "This is the Northern Jiang you've been managing for over twenty years, and these are the people you've nurtured.

Each one of them is so loyal!"

Her words were like a slap in the face to everyone present, silencing the previously noisy room.

Zhang Yuyue didn't pay them any attention and continued, "I have no interest in Northern Jiang, and I will go to the capital, but not now.

At the very least, I need to settle her affairs."

As she spoke, she turned her attention back to the table, her hands resting on the surface as she looked down at the group of old men.

"So, can you give me a few days?"

Zhang Yuyue's words added a sense of oppression to the previously quiet room.

The wolves and dogs exchanged glances.

Finally, a voice spoke up, "Miss, let us handle the Governor's affairs."

"Yes, the Alliance's matters are urgent. Don't worry about the Governor's affairs; we've served her for two or three decades without ever disappointing her. This time will be no different."

"We guarantee a grand farewell for the Governor. Miss, you should go to the capital sooner."

"What if I insist on staying?"

With these words, the atmosphere froze, and the expressions of the loyal dogs became solemn.

One by one, summon beasts began to appear out of thin air behind certain individuals.

The originally oppressive atmosphere was now shifting towards a more volatile one. It was clear that this group was preparing to use force to resolve the situation.

Zhang Yuyue raised an eyebrow. "I see. If I don't leave, I won't be able to, right?"

A middle-aged man pushed up his glasses. "No, even if you want to leave now, you can't!"

After all, they were the dogs of Zhang Yunyi.

Especially vicious, for them, if they were going to do something, they had to do it thoroughly.

One Zhang Yunyi was already dead; they didn't mind another Zhang Yuyue.

Even though Zhang Yuyue was Lu Hai Kong's daughter, Lu Hai Kong had lost a son before and showed no reaction.

Even if, as a last resort, Lu Hai Kong doted on his daughter and sought revenge, they could always push the blame onto the leader of [Zero].

With this thought, the summon beasts instantly surrounded Zhang Yuyue.

The others on the side frowned but did not intervene or even try to mediate.

Just as Zhang Yuyue was about to be surrounded, she was about to summon her own summon beasts when a roar filled with anger and grievance echoed, followed by a series of soothing voices.

"No, you listen to my clever argument, no, no, you listen to my explanation..."

"Roar!"

"Don't, don't wag your tail..."

"Boom!"

A deafening sound of air being torn apart echoed in the sky above the governor's mansion. A figure was thrown down, smashing into the meeting room, which had already been damaged by the Annihilation Spear, completely collapsing it.

"Who is that?"

Inside the meeting room, the vicious dogs frowned and quickly reacted. The middle-aged man issued orders immediately.

"Keep an eye on Zhang Yuyue, don't let her leave, and check on that guy..."

Before the middle-aged man could finish his orders, another dragon's roar sounded. A five-clawed golden dragon descended from the sky, sweeping its tail and instantly destroying a summon beast that was about to check on the fallen Lu Wu.

After destroying the summon beast, the golden dragon headed straight for Lu Wu, hovering in the air and wildly thrashing its tail.

The dragon's tail created terrifying afterimages.

Each tail swipe made the entire ground tremble, and the governor's mansion of Northern Jiang shook along with it.

Within minutes, the summon beast that had been targeted hadn't even had a chance to react before the entire governor's mansion was shaken by the aftershocks.

"Roar!"

After a series of consecutive tail swipes, the golden dragon finally vented its anger.

With a satisfying roar, the little guy's tail flicked, and it disappeared into Lu Wu's heart.

Only then could Lu Wu, who had been beaten for some time, finally get up from the ground.

"What the hell is going on?"

Lu Wu didn't expect that his first battle after breaking through to Epic Rank would be a beating from his own pet.

The key was that he couldn't fight back.

After all, he really did wrong the little guy.

With no choice, he had to endure the beating.

Fortunately, the little guy knew how to control his strength and didn't use his full power. Plus, Lu Wu's strength had greatly increased, and the force wasn't well-controlled.

Lu Wu took the beating without any serious injuries.

It was more like he had received a round of dragon tail massage.

Surprisingly, it was quite comfortable.

So when Lu Wu got up, he stretched his arms in a satisfying yawn, which left the surrounding people dumbfounded.

And when they saw Lu Wu's face clearly, they were not just dumbfounded; the vicious dogs frowned and broke out in cold sweat.

Lu Wu ignored them.

After getting up, he directly looked at Zhang Yuyue.

"Where's Zhang Yunyi?"

Zhang Yuyue looked at Lu Wu, stunned for a moment, then pointed to a charred patch of ground in front of her.

Lu Wu was taken aback, about to say something, when his expression suddenly changed.

He sensed an extremely dense malevolent aura from that charred ground. The intensity of that malevolent aura was something he had only seen in one person: the leader of the Zero Organization in the memories of Ryuichiro Ryukawa.

"What's going on? Did that guy come here?"

Zhang Yuyue nodded. "Yes, he came a few hours ago, and he killed my mother!"

"That's impossible!"

Even if Lu Wu were beaten to death, he wouldn't believe that woman could be so easily killed.

Even if the one who acted was that person, Zhang Yunyi wouldn't die so easily!

(End of Chapter)

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