Dragon Raja: Lu Mingfei Returns from the Elden Ring

Chapter 239

Comet Yazler.

One of the Origin Magicians, Azle's magic is one of the "Legendary Magics." The home of the Shining Stone is located in the distant starry sky, and the origin that Azle glimpsed was darkness—it is said that the abyss of darkness not only stole his mind but also instilled fear in him.

The magnificent starry sky and rushing waters completely obscured Herzog's figure.

Herzog recalled the Kusanagi Sword and used it to block, but it was still forced back step by step by the beam of light. It could not understand this power, but it did not need to understand it.

Even through the illusion of water and moon, the elements still exist. The four elements of earth, water, wind, and fire had returned to a relative balance after the Candle Dragon was extinguished. Now they are boiling again, and all possible elemental turbulence is rapidly occurring in this activation process, with them pressing against each other.

Word of Power: Rhine.

The highest-ranking, world-destroying power-inspired word that a hybrid can master.

Next came the Word of Power: Nine Infants. The entire ground of the illusion was made of water. At this moment, white crystals spread rapidly in the water, quickly turning from thin ice lines into thick ice spikes. Ice dragons and snakes stretched their bodies from the seabed and then converged at the feet of "Lu Mingfei". A huge creature made of nine ice snakes appeared from the seabed.

Junyan.

Trial.

Black sun.

Heaven and earth are the furnace.

Royal power.

……

The combined effect of more than a dozen high-risk incantations triggered an elemental storm that was almost comparable to the power of an ancient authority.

Herzog gracefully spread its wings and slowly rose into the air. It had indeed evolved; it was an ultimate Word of Power that had never been recorded in the histories of the Black King's or White King's descendants, but which had reappeared on the former Takamagahara—Word of Power: Orochi.

Obtaining a body as perfect as the Yamata no Orochi, gaining a near-immortal body through manipulating bloodlines, and possessing inexhaustible regenerative abilities—this is a mythical-level Word of Power. The only drawback is that after using it, Herzog essentially gives up the possibility of hatching again for a considerable period of time… but that doesn't matter.

Now, what it needs is a calm and elegant revenge, to reduce Lu Mingfei to ashes!

Despite being enveloped in lightning and flames, "Lu Mingfei" was unharmed. He raised his silver staff, and a huge black hole appeared in mid-air. The brilliance of the flames, the dazzling lightning, the violent hurricane, and the sharp ice crystals were all attracted and swirled around the black hole, creating a dazzling spectacle.

Eternal darkness.

The forbidden magic of the magical town of Seria can create darkness, attracting magic and prayer. This is the lost magic of the Eternal City—the despair that led to its destruction. Unlike "Topus's Stance," which requires only a small amount of magical talent, "Eternal Darkness" is a true power that only a great mage can wield. Due to its forbidden nature, very few people possess it.

Herzog was not surprised this time; it had anticipated that the incantations would be ineffective. After activating Orochi, it gained something deeper from the White King's knowledge, even concerning the essence of this era.

Lu Mingfei, who devoured the complete King of Bronze and Fire, the King of Earth and Mountains, and half of the King of Ocean and Water, could no longer be called one of the Four Kings, nor was he at the level of the Black King and the White King. He was on another path, a path that even the Black King feared. Therefore, when he bred the Four Kings, he deliberately made each dragon king a twin with power and strength that checked and balanced each other.

In other words, once he has devoured multiple complete thrones, he has already evolved towards a level beyond the Black and White Kings, even though his power is still young—this is the difference between a budding green shoot and a tree that has grown to its limit.

"Whether you're Lu Mingfei, Zero, or some other God of Night," Herzog roared, "I am the ultimate victor!"

He descended from the sky wielding the Kusanagi sword, secretly gathering new ancient authority.

Lu Mingfei's eyes revealed a coldness that did not belong to him. He had not spoken since the declaration and was now unresponsive to Herzog's madness.

It's as if Herzog is merely a sinner deserving to hear the declaration of death.

Lani certainly deserved it; she was the kind of celestial being the Black King aspired to become—even if only at the initial stage. If Herzog had known this, it might not have died here today.

Words of Power in the Saha World.

Herzog chose to invade Lu Mingfei's mind this time. The stronger Lu Mingfei, Zero, and the Law of the Night Lani became, the further Lu Mingfei had progressed on the path of "advancement," and at the same time, the greater his mental flaws!

In another place that resembles a dream.

The silver moon still hung in the sky, and the air was thick with moisture. Herzog, in human form, walked into the dense fog, where four figures stood before him.

In the center is Lu Mingfei, leaning on the ground with a sword in hand. To his left is a woman formed from flames, and to his right is a doll-like woman hidden under a wide-brimmed hat. Behind Lu Mingfei stands a boy of about thirteen or fourteen years old, dressed in a black suit.

All four of them turned their gazes toward Herzog.

“How is it possible… there are four?” Herzog murmured.

Lu Mingfei slowly stepped forward. He was no longer wearing the full-coverage armor, but a more magnificent golden ceremonial robe. Although the crown was extravagantly designed, it did not cover his face, because catching a glimpse of the king's face was a reward for those who came to pay their respects.

Lu Mingfei held the simple longsword in his hand, raising it with both hands.

In this chaotic world, Herzog may have lost control, but he still possesses the power to rival Lu Mingfei.

But he was terrified and didn't have the courage.

He tried to escape, but in the spiritual world, where symbolism is more real than logic, this was tantamount to courting death.

He escaped the swords, but Lu Mingfei was everywhere with his sword raised. The king's judgment was about to descend!

……

In reality, Herzog, who was fighting "Lu Mingfei", suddenly froze.

Lani did not miss the opportunity. A fierce light flashed on the Darkmoon Greatsword, and with a horizontal slash, the extremely cold sword light flashed through the mist.

Herzog collapsed to the ground clutching his abdomen, nearly broken in two.

The power of the Word of Power Orochi could not save its life, because Herzog's spirit had already died.

Its corpse was expanding and growing wildly, increasing several times in size within a dozen seconds. The muscle tissue was like a balloon, pushing up the skin, and the broken bones were still growing after protruding from the body surface.

“What a disgrace to the White King…” A helpless sigh came from the twisted, writhing mass of flesh. “This disgusting false king, even if he is given the essence of royal blood and the body of Orochi, is still nothing but a lump of mud.”

"The respectable and pitiful Mr. Lu Mingfei, do you know... in my eyes, you are no different from him." The voice gradually became clearer, and finally it was like thunder.

Chapter 240 Negotiation

Before he could finish speaking, "Lu Mingfei" had already raised his staff. The freezing magic surged into the sky like a torrent, transforming into a giant ice sword. He slashed out twice in succession, and the freezing magic on the blade vibrated out crescent-shaped sword light with each strike. It was an extremely cold ice storm, different from the storm summoned by the Word of Power, and contained the power from the "Radiant Stone Dragon".

White ice crystals spread rapidly across the swollen flesh of the White King, freezing large areas of water when they touched the ground. The real damage was hidden beneath the ice layer; the freezing damage spread along the flesh and tissue, freezing blood vessels and causing the swollen cell fluid to crystallize into sharp crystals that pierced cell membranes.

On a microscopic level, death is like a storm that takes away its life force, but it retains the posture it was in when it died, and only when it thaws will the first drop of blood flow out.

Adura's Moonsword.

Adura, the "Radiant Stone Dragon," possesses magic that can form a greatsword of icy magic, unleashing chilling blades as it sweeps across the battlefield. Adura, the "Devourer of Magic," was defeated by Lani, the "Moon Princess," and subsequently pledged its loyalty to the Dark Moon as a knight.

The reminder from Lu Mingze came from the idea of ​​using low temperatures to suppress Orochi's body.

The words hidden within Herzog's body were merely a message; no second consciousness resided within them. Lu Mingfei, now a master alchemist, would surely be able to detect any clues if the owner of the voice truly was hidden within the White King's flesh and blood.

The staff in Lu Mingfei's hand vanished in a radiant glow, leaving only the Dark Moon Greatsword. After a brief silence, he reopened his eyes, and Lu Mingfei regained control.

At the same time, the barrier created by Lani quickly dissipated, revealing the earth ravaged by various incantations. The moonlight also faded, and feather-like ashes slowly drifted down from the sky, along with large swaths of charred black dust. The ground was covered with ice created by "Adura's Moonlight Sword," and thick ice crystals spread along the scorched earth.

Lani's figure appeared in the air, followed by Lu Mingze in his doll form, who then stopped time.

"I will embark on a journey, and I will find this place." Lani's figure appeared translucent grayish-white, like a spirit, sustained by Lu Mingze's power. Originally, her power was only meant to meet Lu Mingfei, and the battle had already depleted much of it.

"It's already gratifying to see old friends again," Lu Mingfei said with a genuine smile.

“This trip isn’t just about seeing you.” Lani stretched out her hand, and a ball of light condensed, revealing several items within its radiance.

A small, delicate silver bell, a gold ring that radiates a soft glow, a large ring made in the shape of a dark full moon, and finally a square stone tablet engraved with an incredible number of inscriptions.

Lu Mingfei was very familiar with all these things.

The Soul-Summoning Bell, as the name suggests, is a bell that can summon souls, but it only works near the Resurrection Monument. The Spirit Horse Whistle, a ring given to Melina when they first met, can be blown as a whistle to summon the spirit horse Toret.

The Dark Moon Ring, a ring found in the treasure chest of the Grand Archives of Raya Lucaria. Originally, it was a cold contract ring given by Lani to her partner. If Lani is a god, then her partner is the king.

The ring was engraved with a warning: No one may take this item. All the loneliness beyond the darkness belongs only to me.

Lu Mingfei picked up the last stone tablet and examined it closely. It was undoubtedly the vessel for the ashes of a soul, but Lu Mingfei couldn't remember where he had seen it before. The inscription on it looked newly carved, and when he touched it, a desolate voice whispered in his ear.

“These are the complete spiritual entities that I have preserved in your memory,” Lani said. “I walked through your journey in the illusions of the night, which, from another perspective, is the law of the night influencing history.”

It sounds like Lani has transcended the realm of the borderland deities.

Lu Mingfei put on the two rings, put away the summoning bell and the ashes, and took a deep breath.

“There’s no need for a farewell gesture.” Lani’s figure gradually became transparent, but she was still smiling faintly. “Use that contract ring… Ignoring my warnings and choosing gold on your own, you no longer have the right to refuse. My power transcends the stars; use it to contact me.”

"Brother, time is running out." Lu Mingze lay on top of Lu Mingfei's head, the short arms and legs of the doll hanging limply.

"Can you sense it? Is the original god who sent down the golden meteor here?" Lu Mingfei asked the most crucial question at the end.

“I assure you in the name of the night that He is not here.” Lani paused, then continued, “but if He wanted to, it would only take a moment.”

Lu Mingfei stroked the spirit horse's whistle, lost in thought.

Time resumed its flow, and Nibelungen began its death process. The sky and the earth cracked open with crisscrossing fissures, and a bone-chilling gale rushed out from the cracks. Everything was scattered in the wind, and rocks as large as mountains were instantly reduced to ashes.

……

In Cumbria, England, the rare, brilliant sunshine of this season shines like gold across the lake.

Charles de Gauttingen, as an envoy of the Gauttingen family, has come to the Laurent family's territory with his uncle. He has come today for peace, carrying a secret message from Angers.

Rumor has it that not long ago, Elizabeth Laurent executed a traitor to her family here. Today, the shocking scorched ruins are still faintly visible on the opposite shore of the lake.

Traitor—not long ago, this word was their excuse for blatantly seizing Laurent family territory, but now it had become a shotgun pointed at their heads. Charles de Göttingen felt he had been sent to take the bullet for them.

Following the manor's butler, Charles and his uncle walked through the gardens and corridors, and ahead lay the main entrance to the meeting hall.

“Mr. Fairmore.” This was the butler’s surname. Charles’ uncle stopped and smiled politely. “Please allow me and Charles a moment to be alone.”

“Of course, you are a guest today.” The butler bowed. “If you have any other requests, please feel free to call me.”

“I will,” Charles’s uncle said politely to the butler.

As the butler of the Laurent family, yet not bearing the Laurent surname, any rational person could understand the implications. In the tradition of mixed-race families, the butler's role always carries the connotations of strategist and bodyguard.

“Listen, Charles, today is your chance to prove yourself. Miss Charlotte takes this meeting very seriously.” He kindly straightened Charles’s tie and said in a low voice, “Don’t be nervous, but don’t be too relaxed either. Whatever the Laurent family asks for, don’t refuse, but don’t make any specific promises either.”

“A tie…” Charles said weakly.

"What?" The uncle frowned, not reacting for a moment.

“The tie is too tight,” Charles said.

The uncle quickly loosened his tie to allow Charles to breathe more easily.

"Uncle, you're nervous too."

“We’re ‘traitors’ now, and nobody knows what Lu Mingfei means.” The uncle patted Xia’s shoulder and smiled at the butler in the distance, his lips moving slightly. “The head of the family has already made it clear that the family is not afraid of war, so don’t be afraid… It’s time to go in.”