Man on the ark, forced to become king

Upon hearing the name, Lin Lu paused for a moment before realizing who it was.

The highest-ranking official of Longmen, who oversees all military and political power, has transformed the once dilapidated Longmen into the prosperous and thriving city it is today. He is an absolute big shot, a renowned regional official even in the entire Yan Kingdom.

Why would such a high-ranking official send someone to invite an unknown commoner like him?

"Lord Wei, what brings you here?"

After thinking it over, Lin Lu decided to ask first. After all, what happened today was a bit inexplicable. It was as if he had suddenly become the focus of everyone's attention from an unknown person. Not only did the assassins from Syracuse attack him, but now even the lord of a city had taken the initiative to invite him. If he didn't find out the truth, he would really feel a little uneasy.

As for whether this person is an imposter trying to trick him out by using Wei Yanwu's name... anyone who dares to do that in Longmen territory will definitely not see the sun rise the next day.

"Lord Wei knows that you have drawn Miss's Crimson Sky Sword, and there are some things he would like to ask you in person."

The man in the black raincoat didn't try to hide anything and explained the reason directly. Upon hearing this, Lin Lu's eyes widened in surprise.

When he embarrassed himself in front of everyone this morning, I do think I heard Chen shout, "Did Wei Yanwu send you?" Now, even the people Wei Yanwu sent are calling her "Miss"...

You, Chen Huijie!

No wonder someone with such a confrontational personality could survive so long in the Guard Bureau and even have a chance to get promoted. It turns out she has such a powerful background, backed by the lord of a city. Those old hands in the Guard Bureau are probably too busy trying to curry favor with her to dare to make things difficult for her.

Could she be Wei Yanwu's illegitimate daughter?

The daughter of a city lord, a figure who can walk with impunity in Lungmen, is actually working as a lowly police officer in the Imperial Guard Bureau. She even shares an apartment with him because she can't afford the rent. She's really hiding her true identity!

If this plot were put into a novel, wouldn't it be a hundred or two hundred thousand words long?

"Ahem, since Lord Wei has invited me, I naturally dare not refuse."

Since it was related to Chen Huijie, Lin Lu didn't refuse and replied in a pretentious manner, mimicking Hei Suo's sentence structure.

To be honest, from a personal perspective, he was also quite curious about this legendary figure from Lungmen. Since arriving in this world, he hadn't seen any heroes or great men, so this was a good opportunity to broaden his horizons and see what was different about the legends of this world and the demigods of the borderlands.

"That would be perfect, Young Master Lin, please."

He leaned slightly to the side, bowed a little, and gestured "please" to the wide-open window, leaving Lin Lu completely bewildered.

What? You're planning to make me jump out the window?

This is the sixth floor, damn it!

He's not a super Terran like Chen. With his current strength, if he really jumped from the sixth floor, he'd end up in the hospital.

"Um, well, I'll take the elevator down, you wait for me downstairs."

Lin Lu coughed lightly, ignoring him, and walked towards the door. Suddenly remembering something, she pointed to Snake, who was squatting on the ground, not daring to move, and said, "Please take this man to the Guard Bureau. He just attacked me with a poisoned crossbow bolt."

"Well... Young Master Lin, you may go ahead. My colleagues will handle this person later and will certainly give you a satisfactory explanation."

The man in the black raincoat thought for a moment, then stepped forward and delivered a swift chop to the back of Snake's neck, knocking him unconscious. His movements were quick, precise, and ruthless, demonstrating exceptional skill. Lin Lu's eyelids twitched as she watched, thinking, "Should I go first? Where do I go? I don't know the way!"

"Young Master Lin, please do not worry. The carriage is waiting downstairs. You will see it as soon as you step out."

Perhaps sensing Lin Lu's hesitation, the man in the black raincoat cupped his hands in a gesture of respect, finally showing some shrewdness for once.

"Alright then, just make the arrangements, I'll be right down."

Lin Lu waved to Di Xi, who was standing still, and quickly left through the main entrance.

He always felt uncomfortable around this person; his somewhat archaic way of speaking and overly respectful attitude were really not something he was used to.

Is this how Wei Yanwu's men have always operated?

Chapter Seventeen Wei Yanwu: Terrifying!

"Interesting. Not only did they pull out the Crimson Sky Blade, but they also had multiple encounters with the Nian Beast?"

In the spacious courtyard, an ancient person with a dragon's head and human body holds a pipe, gently exhaling a cloud of smoke, his eyes showing contemplation.

Before him, a figure dressed in a black raincoat knelt on one knee, like a stone statue.

"The Nian beast has appeared at Longmen, so why is the Suitai (the official in charge of the year's affairs) nowhere to be seen? Or perhaps this young man... has his past been investigated?"

“Lord Wei, we can only find that this person first appeared in the outer ring area of ​​Longmen, as if he appeared out of thin air. There is no trace of his past before that.”

"Interesting, truly interesting. Letania, Syracuse, the Nian Beast, and yet another young man of unknown origin who can draw the Crimson Sky... He wants to use Lungmen as a chessboard? Ha..."

Wei Yanwu flicked his pipe, his narrow dragon eyes slightly narrowed, and suddenly turned to look at the courtyard gate, waving his hand and saying, "Step back, he's here."

"Yes."

The man, dressed in a black raincoat, moved at high speed, leaving a blurry shadow before disappearing. At the same time, a young man with the words "Penguin Logistics" printed on his T-shirt appeared in the courtyard archway.

Lin Lu followed the path pointed out by the man in the black raincoat, turned a few corners, and as soon as she entered the courtyard, she saw the dragon head standing by the pool in the middle of the courtyard.

In fact, it was hard not to notice him. The man had the appearance of a dragon with a human body, with crimson hair and wearing a cloak. Just by standing there, one could feel the heavy, mountain-like aura coming towards them. It was impossible to ignore him.

"Lin Lu?"

Although it was a question, Wei Yanwu's tone was firm, showing no intention of asking. The moment he spoke, a faint aura of power spread throughout the courtyard, as if even the air itself had thickened.

"What does Lord Wei mean by this?"

Lin Lu narrowed her eyes, feeling a little annoyed, but she didn't do anything rash. She simply stood there, gently waved her hand, and the overwhelming pressure instantly crumbled.

He always prefers action to words and isn't good at this kind of confrontation of momentum. But Wei Yanwu's momentum is far inferior to that of General Ratan, the Shattered Star General who once sealed away the stars with his own strength.

"Having heard that Mr. Lin has drawn the Crimson Sky Sword, I am filled with enthusiasm and would like to exchange a few blows with Mr. Lin. What do you say?"

Good heavens, is this how the Governor of Lungmen invites guests? A fight first thing on the way up?

Although he couldn't figure out what the old dragon was thinking, was he, Lin, afraid?

"Since Lord Wei has considered a couple of moves, then let's fight right here?"

"It's just a friendly exchange, nothing more. One academy is enough."

Wei Yanwu raised his pipe, not even taking off his cloak that would hinder his movement, and stood still, raising his hand to say, "Mr. Lin, please go first."

"Then I'll have to offend you."

Hearing this, Lin Lu naturally wouldn't hold back. She immediately took out Hoshiguma's amulet from her pocket, held it in her hand, raised her palm, and a ball of crimson flame condensed out of thin air, which she then threw at Wei Yanwu.

The taboo surrounding the golden tree stems from an ominous prophecy in prayer—to throw it into fire!

'No Originium Arts fluctuations... Interesting.'

As the crimson flames hurtled towards him, Wei Yanwu's eyes narrowed. He extended a finger and made a sweeping motion in the air, the tip of his finger bursting with crimson light, transforming into a sharp sword aura that slashed out. However, the Crimson Sky Sword Aura, which was usually invincible and capable of cutting through spells, passed straight through the flames this time and disappeared into the void, failing to destroy the incoming fire.

With the flames right in front of him, he had no choice but to dodge, letting the fire slash past him and explode into a burst of flames on the ground.

The meticulously maintained courtyard was suddenly turned into a mess.

Before he could turn around, a wave of heat swept over him. Lin Lu opened her palm, and a circular crimson pattern flashed and disappeared. Large swaths of flame spread out, enveloping a large area of ​​space. Immediately afterward, another fireball crashed down from the sky.

Without a suitable weapon in hand, Lin Lu had no intention of engaging the old dragon in close combat. So, she immediately used the Prayer of the Fire Giant lineage, intending to deal with the challenge with ranged attacks.

He doesn't have much mental energy right now, but he should be able to handle a sparring match using only low-level prayer.

"Mr. Lin, your fire is quite something."

Flames engulfed the sky. Wei Yanwu disregarded his status and quickly retreated, shifting his footing. At the same time, he used his pipe as a sword, unleashing sword energy to stir up the wind and waves, annihilating the scattered flames in mid-air. He reached out and grabbed, and a powerful energy wave suddenly erupted. A sword light flashed in mid-air, and a huge fireball exploded, scattering a large amount of embers that fell to the ground.

Sensing the destructive power contained within the crimson flames, Wei Yanwu felt a chill run down his spine, and even with his experience and insight, he couldn't help but feel apprehensive.

The flames were a deep red color, as if some terrifying power was hidden within them. They remained burning for a long time after falling to the ground. He had never seen such a fire before.

Moreover, this is not a spell made of Originium Arts, so it cannot be broken by the Crimson Sky Sword Qi. There is no other way but to destroy it by force with a stronger attack. Just for this one move, he has to look at this young man with more respect.

"It's just a trivial skill. Lord Wei, try this instead."

Seeing that Wei Yanwu calmly broke through the Ash Flame and did not intend to attack, Lin Lu roughly understood his thoughts. He wanted to test his strength, and there were probably other things to talk about later.

Since that's the case, he shouldn't go too far; a simple gesture will suffice.

Thinking this, Lin Lu mentally reviewed the prayers she had once mastered and could now use. She opened her palms and raised them above her head, making a throwing motion. A golden ancient dragon emblem flashed, and a dazzling bolt of lightning burst forth from her palm, stretching into a slender spindle shape.

The Lightning Gun originates from the prayers of the ancient dragon faith!

A deafening clap of thunder echoed through the courtyard. The moment the golden thunderclap appeared, Wei Yanwu, who had remained calm throughout, suddenly changed color, his composure vanishing.

His gaze was fixed on the lightning spear that had already taken shape, and an ancient term surfaced in his mind—the Five Thunder Technique, a secret passed down only by the Celestial Master's Mansion of the Yan Kingdom!

Unlike the Crimson Sky Sword Technique, which is a secret art that can still be learned through certain channels, the Five Thunder Technique is a truly secret art that is not passed down within a certain lineage of the Celestial Master's Mansion. Only the most core direct disciples are qualified to learn it, and bloodline, talent, and temperament are all indispensable. Golden thunder is one of its hallmarks.

Currently, there are only a handful of people in the entire Great Yan Dynasty who are capable of mastering lightning magic!

The fact that she can unleash the Crimson Sky Sword and master lightning magic makes it hard to believe that she doesn't have the influence of those old fogies from the Yan Kingdom. Just who is this Lin Lu?!

"Lord Wei, catch this!"

Sensing that his concentration was waning, Lin Lu smiled, leaned back, and hurled the lightning spear, which contained almost all of his remaining mental energy!

The lightning bolt, like a chain, instantly traversed a distance of over ten meters. Wei Yanwu, somewhat dazed by the golden lightning, had no time to dodge. He could only raise his pipe, gathering crimson sword energy on it, and collide with the lightning.

Crack!

Thunder and sword energy exploded simultaneously, and countless bolts of lightning snaked upwards along the pipe, numbing Wei Yanwu for a moment. The next second, a ball of lightning gathered in the sky without warning, and a pale golden lightning bolt fell from the sky, striking him directly. The hair on his head stood on end, and he froze on the spot.

Chapter Eighteen: The Invisible Brainstorming, the Most Deadly

The Ancient Dragon Prayer - Lightning Spear is actually derived from the ancient dragon Fulsanx, who once attacked the royal city of Rodel, the capital of the Golden Dynasty. By taking the ancient dragon as one of their beliefs, the knights of the royal city are also able to control lightning to a certain extent.

Compared to the red lightning used by the true ancient dragon, the golden lightning is far less powerful, and with Lin Lu's current strength, it would be very difficult for her to kill anyone.