Chapter 578 - Meeting the Necromancer Master Again (Part 1)

Inside a dragon-pulled carriage of the Spiritual Beast Chamber of Commerce, Ling Wan’er found her father and relayed Lu Ran’s words.

“Several thousand years ago? Frost Moon House? An old acquaintance surnamed Long? He really said that?”

“Yes, Father. Did we really have an ancestor surnamed Long?” Ling Wan’er asked, puzzled.

This Lu Ran, could he really be some old monster?

The vice president of the Spiritual Beast Chamber of Commerce shook his head. “The empire has already fallen. How can we trace back something so ancient? I’m more inclined to believe this young Legendary was teasing you, joking around. How could something so absurd be true? To live for several thousand years... even if he were an Epic-Legendary beastmaster, he couldn’t maintain such a young face.”

“Then...”

Ling Feng looked at Ling Wan’er and sighed. “Never mind. Don’t approach this person for now. We will soon arrive at the cult’s location. Focus on the siege first. I brought you along at your request. You must stay safe. Do not act recklessly. As for Lu Ran, I will observe him personally.”

“Yes, Father. I will definitely avenge Mother personally.” Ling Wan’er’s expression was resolute.

Most of those who dared to participate in the siege against the Undead Cult without even being Legendary had deep-seated hatred for them.

Time passed, and soon, the group from the six major sects finally approached the Undead Cult.

***

Headquarters of the Undead Cult.

This place was a secret realm related to the God of the Other Shore. It had always been the key to the Undead Cult’s resilience. Even if the ordinary members outside were wiped out by the righteous factions, as long as the core members hid within the headquarters' secret realm, no one could breach it.

Entry into the headquarters was only possible with the recognition of the cult leader or vice leader.

At this moment, although the core members of the Undead Cult were inside the secret realm, the cult had its own detection methods. When a large force of righteous beastmasters approached the cult headquarters, black clouds rolled within the secret realm, triggering an alarm.

Numerous necromancers gathered before a curtain formed of soul mist, observing the outside.

“The Beastmaster Lodge, Dragon Gate, Hundred Butterfly Valley, Lin Clan, Ten Thousand Beasts Manor, and Spiritual Beast Chamber of Commerce...”

A black-robed elder’s expression changed. “Are they here to besiege our divine cult?”

“

Hmph!

If they knew today would come, why did they act so recklessly before? If the cult leader were still here, this definitely wouldn’t have happened,” Another elder said angrily.

“If it were just the six major sects, it wouldn’t matter. But I heard the young master of the Beastmaster Lodge, Jiyuan, has broken through to the Mythical level, becoming the first Mythical beastmaster in human history, reaching a realm even the cult leader never achieved.” Someone was very worried.

Ever since the cult leader went into seclusion and the vice leader took over, the restraints on the followers of the Undead Cult had loosened. More cult members, in pursuit of greater power, engaged in acts they once dared not do.

Many of the older members of the Undead Cult had long foreseen this dire outcome. However, most still believed there was nothing wrong with pursuing power by any means necessary.

At that moment, a deathly pale old man in gray robes emerged from within the secret realm.

He glanced at the most vocal elder and said, “Upper Sect Elder, calm down. Regarding the long-term development of the divine cult, the cult leader and I will decide everything. There will be no mistakes. Please focus on nurturing the weapon spirit and researching forging.”

As soon as this elder appeared, the surrounding divine emissaries and elders bowed in respect. “Vice Leader!”

The chief blacksmith of the Undead Cult snorted coldly and fell silent, knowing the current cult was dominated by the vice leader’s faction.

The vice leader of the Undead Cult looked at the soul curtain with dead eyes. “He’s just a newly advanced Mythical beastmaster. Jiyuan may be exceptionally talented, but so what? We are no match for him, but that doesn’t mean he is invincible. Next, I will invite the Evil God’s kin to descend here and repel our enemies for us!”

As soon as the vice leader finished speaking, a few elders’ expressions changed drastically, and they pointed accusingly at him. “You really have colluded with the Evil God’s faction! If the cult leader finds out, he will not spare you.”

The vice leader snorted. “The cult leader attempted to reach the Mythical level and might already be dead. He's holding onto the limitless potential of necromancy yet binding himself with restrictions. His ways are long obsolete.

“We are restraining are own desires, yet we're still being labeled as demonic by the empire and the outside world. Since that’s the case, why not give them what they want? Justice and evil have always been written by the victors. The final judgment will be left to history after we destroy these so-called righteous sects. Don’t you agree?”

Most of the necromancer elders stood behind the vice leader, clearly having already aligned themselves with the Evil God’s faction, primarily because they did not want to be completely annihilated by the righteous factions today.

***

Outside the Undead secret realm, the armies of the six major sects had already set up camp there. A tense, impending storm atmosphere permeated the world.

The Mythical beastmaster, Jiyuan, stood at the very front, saying nothing as light rain began to fall from the sky. With the pitter-patter of raindrops hitting the ground, countless waves of soul mist appeared before the armies of the six major sects.

From within the mist, the current vice leader of the Undead Cult emerged, leading a dozen figures who formed a standoff with the armies of the six major sects.

As soon as the vice leader emerged, someone pointed at him and shouted. “Wei, you’re dead this time! With Mythical Ji here, the Undead Cult will surely be destroyed today!”

After emerging from the secret realm, Vice Leader Wei looked at the beastmasters of the six major sects and then at Jiyuan. “

Hahaha!

What a group of rare guests.”

Jiyuan’s gaze was sharp as he looked at these necromancers, coldly saying, “I originally intended to directly destroy the secret realm’s barrier. I didn’t expect you to have the courage to come out. Where is your cult leader?”

The vice leader calmly looked at Jiyuan. “The cult leader? You should worry about yourselves first. Since you’ve come to cause trouble for the divine cult, we can’t let you leave easily.”

Crack.

At that moment, a huge spatial rift split open in the sky, emanating a terrifying pressure. However, more noticeable than the pressure was the familiar aura of the Evil God. Upon seeing this, the beastmasters of the six major sects gritted their teeth. Sure enough, the intelligence was correct.

The Undead Cult had indeed colluded with the Evil God’s faction. It was no wonder Vice Leader Wei remained unflinching in the face of a Mythical beastmaster and the armies of the six major sects.

From within the rift descended a humanoid Evil God. Its body exuded an irresistible, alluring charm. Its curves were exquisite and smooth, its intimate areas covered by a few shells, making it even more enticing. Paired with its pleasing ash-blue skin tone, it appeared both profane and refreshing.

“Lust Evil God...”

Many powerful figures recognized its identity upon seeing this humanoid Evil God, who somewhat resembled a dolphin. It was the founder of the infamous Witch Council during the mid-empire period.

The Lust Evil God’s eyes were deep and captivating, seemingly able to draw all gazes. After descending, the curve of its lips lifted perfectly, stirring restlessness in countless hearts.

Just looking at it, even the Mythical beastmaster Jiyuan felt his mind waver, his body growing feverish, as if his strength was draining.

Someone shouted at that moment, “Don’t look at it! Any lifeform that has experienced the joys of intimacy will have their body and mind controlled by desire upon looking at it. That sensation of pleasure will invade their entire being. Even those with stronger spiritual power than the Lust Evil God will find it difficult to restrain their desires.”

It was already too late. Many were now flushed, breathing heavily, their bodies feeling weak and numb. It felt as if a beast was about to burst forth from within them, regardless of gender, and even Epic-Legendary beastmasters were no exception.

Even Jiyuan was severely affected. As a Mythical prodigy, he had many female companions on his path to growth. Now, severely restrained, his spirit was intoxicated in a land of tenderness. However, a very few remained relatively calm. Without exception, they all shared a common identity...virgins.

Lu Ran stood within the crowd. He stared at the Lust Evil God with no reaction, making him scratch his cheek in worry.

Is this Jiyuan guy even capable?

At that moment, Lu Ran really wanted to mock this Mythical beastmaster. He had thought Jiyuan would display great power, cutting through the Undead Cult like melons and vegetables. How did he end up being thwarted right from the start?

Although he knew Jiyuan would likely use some method to break free from the Lust Evil God’s influence and counterattack later, Lu Ran couldn’t wait any longer. He felt the increasingly strange looks from several elderly women and aunts nearby. To avoid losing his virtue, Lu Ran extended his hand, a ball of flame slowly rising in his palm.

Boom!

A wave of heat shot out. The fireball engulfed the Lust Evil God before it could even react. The cult members were still welcoming the Evil God’s descent, but in the next instant, their expressions changed collectively.

A piercing scream echoed across the sky. The Lust Evil God’s originally seductive skin instantly turned into fragrant roasted meat. Amid the terrifying screams, the beastmasters affected by lust suddenly snapped awake, drenched in sweat.

Within Jiyuan’s beastmaster space, an Ice-attribute familiar preparing to freeze his lust stopped its action. Jiyuan recovered, his face filled with anger. With a wave of his hand, an eagle instantly turned into a bolt of lightning, piercing through the Lust Evil God’s chest. Its talons gripped her heart, electrocuting it.

𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

“Lord E-Evil God?”

At this moment, Vice Leader Wei stared dumbfounded at the Lust Evil God, who had been instantly killed by a combination of fire and lightning attacks and now lay fallen from the sky. His mouth hung open, unable to believe that the Evil God’s kin he had invited could be dealt with so easily, especially when moments ago it had suppressed the allied forces merely by appearing.

With the Lust Evil God dealt with, countless gazes turned toward Lu Ran, who had thrown the first fireball. From the Spiritual Beast Chamber of Commerce, Vice President Ling Feng and his daughter Ling Wan’er, as well as Jiyuan from the Beastmaster Lodge, all looked at Lu Ran with surprise. Jiyuan especially found it unbelievable.

That fireball just now possessed at least Legendary-level power. Otherwise, it couldn’t have caused the Lust Evil God such agony in an instant. He is definitely not just Legendary. He must be an Epic-Legendary beastmaster, and he has contracted a quasi-Legendary Fire-attribute familiar.

Only by combining their strength could he have launched that attack! To think there’s someone else who can reach Epic-Legendary at my age... Who is he again...? Also, he shook off the Lust Evil God’s influence even before I did...