hotmtlnovel Chapter 174 The Divinity of the Crimson Moon Dream! A Sensation Across the Border!
Chapter 174 The Divinity of the Crimson Moon Dream! A Sensation Across the Border!
Chapter 174 The Divinity of the Crimson Moon Dream! A Sensation Across the Border! (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
The butcher's eight arms had all been sacrificed, leaving him only as a "human stick" with empty sleeves. Looking at Lu Yu, he asked unwillingly:
"Are you really not going to fight?"
He sacrificed all his arms and even burned his life force. After using his ultimate move, even if they didn't fight to the death, they should at least exchange a couple of blows, right?
As a result, Lu Yu simply flipped the table and refused to play anymore!
You should have said so earlier!
"We're all adults. Fighting is no good. You were risking your life, and I also felt it was dangerous. What if you accidentally got a scratch? Even damaging the flowers and plants wouldn't be good!"
Lu Yu shrugged, looking at the butcher who was still standing there dumbfounded, and said with a smile:
"Don't worry, I didn't set any traps. After all, we're enemies, so I won't see you off. Do you want a little something extra...?"
At this point, Lu Yu suddenly realized what was going on. He had the little spider open the Void Treasure Chest, rummaged around for a while, and then took out a beautifully packaged box of glutinous rice cakes with a hot spring town pattern printed on it. He casually tossed it out, and with a "clatter," it landed in front of the butcher, startling him so much that he retreated in fright.
I was terrified that this was another bomb!
Seeing this, Lu Yu shook his head, feeling that trust between people had vanished.
People's hearts have changed!
However, Lu Yu maintained his composure and said:
"These are specialty pastries from the hot spring town. Take them home as local specialties to nourish your body."
Look, this is what you call vision and character from the great philanthropist Lu!
Even the enemy sends us local specialties!
If they are loyal to me, then there's no need to say more; just listen and applause!
"Pfft!"
Upon hearing this, Crimson Moon Lotus couldn't help but smile, her smile as bright and beautiful as a hundred flowers in full bloom.
I have to say, my future brother-in-law is really despicable. Although I don't understand why Lu Yu would give up the opportunity to ambush and kill the other party, but...
This is even more infuriating than if the other side lost!
"This kid really knows how to annoy people!"
Lilith flapped her little wings and thought to herself, "Wow, that's amazing!" If it were her, and she used all her strength and unleashed her ultimate move, she probably wouldn't be able to sleep at night if she didn't fight.
She would even wake up in the middle of the night, muttering, "How could he do this..."
As for why Lu Yu didn't make a move, it was already known: he sensed a dangerous aura emanating from the butcher.
There's a high probability they have other trump cards up their sleeves!
Killing it would probably come at a considerable cost!
But now that we've already secured the location of the Ancient Phoenix Nest, and the opponent has little value, there's little point in forcibly killing them.
The best-case scenario is to easily scare the opponent into giving their full strength, without expending any effort, and then inflict serious injury on them. This is top-notch strategy.
It's a real shame this guy wasn't born in the abyss!
"Um……"
Seeing this, Chi Yue Meng took out the pastries she had bought from her spatial treasure, flicked them lightly, and threw them up, where they landed perfectly on top of each other.
She was on top, and Lu Yu was on the bottom!
Seeing this, the tuft of hair on her head swayed slightly. Although her expression remained calm, it was clear that she was very happy.
This scene left the people of the hot spring town dumbfounded. It was one thing for you to be a loving couple, but why were you playing a game of stacking boxes in front of the evil monster?
It doesn't cause much damage, but it's extremely insulting!
Thinking of this, they looked at the butcher, a strange pity appearing in their eyes.
The Lava Mountain Demon was at least killed by the Alatreon Red Dragon Ants, so it was considered to have died in battle!
And this guy in front of me is pure idiot!
"..."
The butcher looked at the pastries on the ground and sensed that they weren't a trap. At that moment, he completely broke down, an unprecedented rage welling up inside him, incomprehensible to him.
How can there be such despicable people in this world!
He was filled with resentment. Although he had successfully intimidated the enemy, he felt no sense of accomplishment and was instead extremely frustrated.
I'm so angry!
The worst part is that he can't even fight for his life!
Even with the trump card given to him by the Eighth Finger, the chances of winning the battle are still slim. At most, he can exchange one or two people, but he will definitely die here.
His ideal is to follow the great "benevolent father" to reshape the world. Before that, he cannot die, nor is he willing to die!
Lu Yu precisely grasped this point and struck at the Achilles' heel!
They were completely manipulated by the other party!
"snort!"
The butcher snorted coldly, suppressing his anger. He gave Lu Yu a deep look but didn't utter any harsh words. In his view, it was just the barking of the weak.
He instinctively wanted to cast a hand seal and leave, but then he suddenly remembered that he didn't have any hands...
So the butcher flicked his empty sleeves, and the [Flame-Bound Serpent-Headed King] behind him bent down, lifted him up, and flames rose around him. Under the wary gazes of the crowd, he transformed into a fiery meteor and sped away in the opposite direction.
Wherever it passed, the earth turned scorched black and rocks melted away, a testament to its fury!
"These monsters nowadays are all so temperamental and rude!"
Lu Yu shrugged, intending to play the suicide ploy with him.
no way!
Unfortunately, as he himself said, the Butcher is no longer the leader of the Limb-Splitting Demons, and the Limb-Splitting Bloodworms have been dismantled and are no longer a core ability.
Otherwise, even if a Morning Star-level limb-splitting demon were to face a rat, it would be nothing more than fish on a chopping board, easily manipulated.
Now we can't figure out their hand, and with the rats also expending a lot of energy, we might not be able to win.
The main problem is the material for this guy... namely, the limb-splitting filarial worm, while Lu Yu has already obtained the Thousand-Faced Demon. The risk outweighs the reward.
You can't do business at a loss!
"But the Faceless Brotherhood is truly mysterious; they can even contain pollution!"
Lu Yu pondered, recalling the Finger of God he had encountered in Bianmu Village. If it weren't for the Eye of Truth, a bugged ability that connects to the Gate of Truth, he too would have been deceived by her.
Even the guild leader Situ Kong, who was at the peak of the Radiant Moon realm, couldn't catch this guy, which shows how terrifying his strength was.
Moreover, these guys are likely connected to the Church of Twilight, and their target is probably the remains of the Mother of Twilight.
Guys who act solely for fun are a real nuisance!
"Once my strength has improved further, it's time to venture deeper into the abandoned city to find the location of the Mother of Twilight's seal, or to investigate the Order's specific actions. That way, even if there's a conspiracy, we won't be caught off guard..."
Even if you can't find those guys, you can still collect some monster materials, which might give you suitable skills for your pet.
In addition, he did not forget the Bloodthirsty Hyenas, these creatures at the bottom of the food chain in the abandoned city, which allowed him to create a secret food that accelerated healing for life-type skills.
Venturing deeper into the abandoned city, one wonders if they might encounter even more powerful monsters from the [Crazy Plateau].
Otherwise, the only option is to go to the place where the "Mad God," a deity who selflessly spreads the power of evolution, has the greatest influence, to collect materials and create [High-Speed Regeneration].
Abandoned cities, crazy plateaus, and even venturing into the void to forage for food for the little spiders.
Looking at it this way, Lu Yu realized that his schedule was quite full.
So many chives, they all have to line up to be harvested!
As for whether to fight on the border or take the college entrance exam, he has already made his decision...
As Lu Yu pondered, the eager-looking Crimson Lotus approached, but before she could speak, he preemptively said:
"The Lava Mountain Demon is the patriarch of this race. Its memories indicate that the Ancient Phoenix Nest only opens on specific days. We'll have to wait a while, and then we can explore it together!"
After all, it is an exploration of an ecological kingdom created by an ancient mythical beast, especially since the Undying Phoenix possesses the Nirvana Law and is likely still alive.
A secret realm where an ecosystem master has died and a secret realm where an ecosystem master exists are completely different concepts, and both are fraught with danger.
Red Lotus Crimson Moon is already considered a top-tier expert in spiritual transformation, and she is trustworthy. Rather than simply selling information, it would be better to turn her into an ally, so that we can have someone to look after us.
Her pet beast, the Abyss Crimson Sparrow, also has a connection with the Undying Heavenly Phoenix. Perhaps its family knows some of the secrets hidden in the [Ancient Phoenix Nest] ecological kingdom.
"good!"
Red Moon Lotus readily agreed, as with the help of the God of War in the secret realm, the success rate of finding the core materials for the Abyss Crimson Sparrow's evolution would be even higher.
"I……"
Akatsuki Yume opened her mouth as if to say something, but Lilith, who was beside her, reminded her:
"You should go home and prepare for the evolution of the Abyss Eye. It would be best to have your mother help evolve the spiritual puzzle and lay a solid foundation."
After working so hard for so long, the harvest time has finally arrived!
Moreover, it's also giving Crimson Lotus a chance, so she won't be a disgrace to succubi anymore!
Akatsuki Yume pursed her lips, remaining silent and tacitly acknowledging everything, but the ahoge (cowlick) on her head visibly wilted.
Upon hearing this, Chi Yue Hong Lian suddenly realized a problem: if her sister needed a lot of time to transform, and Lilith also had to stay in Da Yuan City, then wouldn't the only candidates to explore the Ancient Phoenix Nest be her and Lu Yu?
This is strikingly similar to the plot of some risqué comics, where due to some unforeseen event, the younger sister goes on a business trip, leaving only the older sister and her husband alone. Then, various unexpected events occur, ultimately leading to...
Everyone, turtles are showing off!
Thinking of this, a strong sense of guilt welled up in Chiyue Honglian's heart, but she didn't know how to refuse, and secretly glanced at Lu Yu, who had a calm expression.
Powerful, wise, calm and composed.
He was exactly the same as her dream partner, it's just a pity...
He's my brother-in-law!
Lu Yu was unaware of the inner turmoil in Chi Yue Hong Lian's heart. Surrounded by the residents of the hot spring town, he walked towards the manor, with Little Spider obediently following beside him. As for the rat...
She picked up two boxes of pastries; such delicious things shouldn't be wasted, they could be exchanged for lots of bags of potato chips.
I'll eat one box myself, and share the rest with Egg when he wakes up.
Let it know that the mouse has never forgotten its little brother!
Chi Yue Meng followed them back, while Chi Yue Hong Lian remained in a daze, already imagining the melodramatic plot of encountering danger while exploring the Ancient Phoenix Nest and being poisoned by aphrodisiacs.
However, succubi have a high resistance to this type of drug, so should I pretend to be reserved...? No, no, what am I thinking!?
The Ancient Phoenix Nest is a place where the ecological radiation of the Undying Phoenix exists. How could such toxic plants possibly appear there? At most, there would be paulownia wood or immortal grass. No, thankfully…
Just as she was lost in thought, Lilith's voice sounded behind her:
"As a succubus, just take what you like!"
"I don't understand what you're saying!" Red Lotus said, forcing herself to speak. Lilith smiled without saying a word. They were both succubi, so what were they pretending for? Their heart-shaped tails were wrapped around their wine-glass legs, leaving red marks on their fair skin—one of the signs of a succubus's excitement.
Red Lotus was somewhat embarrassed. Watching her younger sister follow Lu Yu's retreating figure, she suddenly calmed down, sighed, and said:
"Mengmeng, this is the first time you've liked someone this much. You shouldn't have forgotten that she wasn't like this before. She used to be a crybaby and loved to hide in your closet and cry."
But she gets very happy whenever we bring her candy from the outside world. I always protect her during battles, and when she sees me injured, she rushes to get medicine, crying as she applies it to me. She's such a gentle child...
Lilith wanted to say something more, but her gaze was deep, as if she had traveled through time and seen that timid, crybaby little succubus.
Red Lotus Crimson Moon looked wistful, her crimson eyes suddenly turning serious as she looked at Lilith.
"Lilith, can you tell me why Momo lacks so much humanity?"
Lilith remained silent, flapping her small wings without uttering a word.
Red Lotus did not press the matter further, because she knew that Red Dream was hiding a huge secret, and that she and Red Dawn were the core of the succubus clan's plan!
It was their mother who decided all of this!
The supreme king of the succubus race!
If it weren't for Lu Yu, who enriched her emotions, Chi Yue Hong Lian wouldn't have dared to imagine what her younger sister would have become.
Perhaps, like those ancient beings, it will gradually become indifferent to all living beings, euphemistically calling it—divinity!
Whoohoo!
Suddenly, a strong wind arose all around, causing Chi Yue Hong Lian's long silver hair to flutter wildly.
She slowly reached out her hand, grasped at the air, and the gale suddenly stopped, all things fell silent, and the wings burning with crimson flames retracted.
At this moment, she transformed back into the valiant and heroic Crimson Lotus Valkyrie!
Red Lotus strode forward, saying without turning her head:
"I know Mother's plan is grand, and the continuation of the succubus race is important, but that's all in the future. Right now, I'm just an older sister who wants to protect my younger sister, nothing more!"
Does she really have no good feelings towards Lu Yu?
To be honest, yes!
As the only man who could have contact with the three sisters, he had an innate advantage, and he was almost perfect in terms of appearance, personality, character, strength, and wisdom.
The more you get to know them, the more addicted you become!
Walking with him feels like always being on the right path, without the worry of losing your way.
Every single one of her advantages made Akatsuki Honglian's heart flutter!
But the more this is the case, the more Akatsuki Hongren hopes her sister will be happy.
As for herself... she's long been used to going it alone!
If anyone has to pay the price for this grand plan, then it will be her, the older sister!
Lilith watched the departing figure of Crimson Lotus, let out a long sigh, and murmured:
"It seems to have backfired. This kid suddenly got all sentimental, and it almost made me cry... Wait, I think I'm a wooden cabinet with no tear ducts, I can only shed tears."
But this silly child is overthinking things. You were never the victims, but once you embarked on this path, you had no choice in the matter…
On the other side, the butcher, carried by the Flame-Bound Serpent-Headed King, headed west. Suddenly, his clothes swelled up, and he subconsciously looked down, only to see a mask with a "Ж" pattern staring straight at him, which was quite eerie.
boom!
The Flame-Bound Serpent-Headed King formed a hand seal with his eight arms, and flames ignited within a hundred-meter radius of himself, transforming into a towering pillar of fire in the next moment!
A pillar of fire!
boom!
Everything within the attack range was instantly reduced to ashes, the earth was scorched black, and sparks filled the air.
After doing all this, the butcher calmly said:
"Come out!"
"Hehe, Blood Wolf, you're getting smarter and smarter. Looks like I have a real talent for beast taming!"
Accompanied by a string of silvery laughter, the eighth finger emerged from the void, only its size had shrunk dramatically, becoming just the size of a fist, and it looked like a chibi version.
The butcher was not surprised by this, because his last trump card was the mask clone created by his eighth finger.
The chibi version of the character holds a small cloud in its eighth finger, sits on it, swings its fair legs, and looks at the butcher's miserable state, grinning as it says:
"That performance was absolutely fantastic! Lu Yu is getting cooler and cooler, always providing plenty of entertainment. He completely outmaneuvered you. No wonder he's my most coveted collectible; he's getting better and better!"
Listening to his own people endlessly praising their opponents, the corner of the butcher's mouth twitched slightly beneath the mask, and he said speechlessly:
"So you just watched the whole thing as a spectator?"
"How could that be? I also ate sunflower seeds and watermelon, you know? That watermelon was really sweet, guaranteed ripe..."
The eighth finger, watching the butcher's anger build up, changed the subject just before he was about to explode:
"But don't be angry. It's not that I don't want to help, but the guys around him are all from powerful backgrounds. Their trump cards are beyond what a mere clone like me can handle. A safe retreat is your best option!"
The butcher snorted coldly and asked, "Next, are we going to the Ancient Phoenix Nest?"
"Of course I'll go, but not now!"
The chibi version of the eighth finger shifted its tone, speaking with a playful air:
"After all, that place is not simple, as it involves some taboos. The Ninth Finger project is also nearing completion, and Fanlv is making preparations. Once a few more arrangements are completed, we can start the grand show of tearing down the tower. We cannot leave the border for the time being."
The butcher's face darkened. So all his hard work had been for nothing, and he'd just been played like a fool by that kid Lu Yu, only to get some information that he couldn't use for the time being!
Before he could even explode, a single sentence from the chibi version of Eighth Finger made him swallow all his anger:
"This is a perfect opportunity for you to shed these remnants of your limbs, purifying your spirit. It's time for you to advance to Morning Star, or don't blame me for not including you in the fun stuff to come, hehe..."
Upon hearing this, the butcher looked at the adorable creature in front of him, his back already soaked with cold sweat. Could it be that all of this was just a scheme to remove impurities and help him advance to the Morning Star level faster?
boom!
However, before he could speak, the enormous phantom mask appeared, swallowed the butcher whole, and disappeared, leaving only the Flame-Bound Serpent-Headed King silently bowing his head, his body dimming, gradually turning into sparks and dissipating.
The original limb-splitting monster is now a thing of the past!
..........................................
Meanwhile, Lu Yu and Shu Shu and the others spent two days eating, drinking and having fun at the hot spring resort, finally making up for the missing hot pot meal, which brought tears to Shu Shu's eyes.
However, Spider-Man wasn't interested in hot pot and just ate melons on the sidelines, looking quite satisfied.
As for Akatsuki Yume's hot spring adventure, it was put on hold because she knew she was going home soon and had been in a bad mood for the past two days.
However, during this time, Lu Yu received gratitude from the town's residents. After all, without him, their homes would not have been saved. Although the volcano is now weaker, the basic ecological environment has been barely preserved.
The safety factor is higher!
In addition, some videos taken by villagers were bought out by a content creator specializing in editing Lu Yu videos, "威猛小子," as soon as they were posted online, allowing many people to make a small profit.
Therefore, to express their gratitude, they fed him all sorts of wild game and mountain delicacies as if they were free, making Lu Yu feel a little embarrassed.
On the contrary, the mouse accepted everything offered. It originally wanted to stuff it into Spider Sister's Void Treasure Chest, but found that it had already been filled with watermelons, leaving it dumbfounded.
So it settled for second best, packed it in a large package and carried it on its back, intending to take it back and hide it in its hamster food storage.
The Greedy Rat is online!
After returning to Dayuan City, Lu Yu and Chi Yuemeng parted ways, attracting much attention along the way, with some even taking the initiative to sign autographs and take photos.
Lu Yu only found out after asking that, after professional editing, the hot spring town incident had spread online and climbed into the top ten of the border's trending search list.
Many people were shocked. It seemed like only a short time had passed, yet Lu Yu had become even stronger!
Moreover, this time it was even more outrageous than the previous times. No one even appeared; just a pet beast appeared and suppressed the abyss demon at the spiritual transformation level!
Many people are wondering if he has already broken through to the Gold rank!
If they hadn't known that the Primal Holy Spirit Fruit was likely in the hands of the Green Dragon or his disciples, they would have almost thought that Lu Yu had gotten his hands on it.
However, there are quite a few clever people online who quickly deduced that Lu Yu's pet beast must have broken through first, and he himself still needs to hone his skills, but he is close to breaking through as well, which makes many people envious.
It's not about the speed of upgrades, but about this unwavering will to resist pollution!
People who have gone crazy are truly awesome!
This led to a sudden influx of fake patients into the mental hospital in Dayuan City, leaving the doctors speechless. In the end, they managed to scare away these idle guys by confiscating their phones and forcing them to quit the internet for a day!
The Black Red Dragon Ant also ignited the heat again with its absolute strength and brutal, visceral violence. In the end, the ending was reversed, and the reason for its anger was that the other party had knocked over the hot pot!
It's both laughable and absurd!
But it is precisely this foodie personality that makes everyone feel that the Black Dragon Ant is cute and down-to-earth, instantly gaining countless fans and even forming a dedicated fan club.
"..."
At first, Lu Yu could withstand the enthusiasm of the passersby, but as more and more people gathered and almost formed a circle around him, he was so frightened that he quickly had Little Spider take him away and teleported back home.
"Phew! It's definitely more comfortable in my original form!"
The mouse finally reverted to its original form. After settling the food it had brought back, it pounced on the sofa throne and continued watching TV.
The little spider started boiling water, preparing to brew some light tea to cleanse itself of the greasiness from the rich and fatty foods it had been eating lately.
Lu Yu smiled as he watched this scene, wishing that such leisurely days could continue forever.
"That's why I crave power even more!"
He sighed, took out the Soul Fruit he had obtained this time, and swallowed it in one gulp. The pure soul power surged directly into his soul, strengthening his spirit.
Click!
With two royal cubs acting as filters to convert primordial spiritual energy, Lu Yu had naturally accumulated enough spiritual energy long ago, thus easily breaking through to the mid-Gold level. Unfortunately, as his strength increased and his base amount grew, even after using two Soul Fruits, he was still a little short.
Finally, it was upgraded to be just one step away from the high-level gold rank.
But such a breakthrough speed is enough to cause a sensation throughout the entire league and attract countless experts to study it!
The advancement in rank brought about a significant surge in spiritual energy within the body, a marked improvement in physical constitution, and a substantial increase in overall strength.
The mouse and the little spider also broke through their ranks along the way, and the pasture in the [Shepherd] spiritual puzzle expanded further, making the aura of the Chaos Egg even stronger.
Just as Lilith said, only after spiritual transformation can it be conceived!
And they also have to fulfill the concept of "herding"!
"This is indeed troublesome..."
Although Lu Yu was annoyed, he wasn't going to start researching right now. After all, he had rested for two days, and it was time to get down to business!
"It's time...to enter the void ecosystem!"
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