Versatile Mage: Start by obtaining the White Tiger Pendant

One hundred thousand Stardust Magical Devices, including the cost price, would cost five hundred billion. The Zhao family is very wealthy, and they would be heartbroken. If they fail, they will suffer a great loss, and all industries will shrink by one-fifth.

Zhao Manyan laughed and scolded: "You are still talking about me, aren't you crazy too, a hundred thousand slave spirits?"

Lu Jun smiled and didn't take it seriously. One hundred thousand slave spirits corresponded to at least two million undead. Even with the capital of the Undead Empire, it would be a serious blow to the vitality. But that's not how it's calculated. The conversion of the general-level, commander-level, and monarch-level into slave spirits offset part of it.

The main source is the undead monarchs of those new forces.

In addition, the hundreds of newly awakened necromancers under Lu Jun all have the means to gather residual souls and condense their essences, which saves a lot of money. Together with the monsters that die naturally every day and are hunted regularly by human necromancers, it is more than enough.

Besides, the manufacturing of Stardust magic weapons can be more frugal, cutting off one third of the slaves' essence. Although this will reduce the durability, it is just right to allow the magic weapon to be used for a longer time, so that the weapon will not be passed down for three generations and not replaced for decades.

Anyway, Lu Jun doesn't believe that the Egyptian side didn't cut corners. Maybe they cut the deadline in half, setting it to twenty years, or even ten years!

It’s just that they monopolize the business and never make it clear.

He reminded Lao Zhao: "Your rough behavior may arouse the anger of various forces. Isn't it better to boil the frog in warm water?"

Zhao Manyan sneered, "But it will take five or even ten years to slowly occupy the market. Now that the Siren Empire has invaded, Jiuzhou can't wait. We must double the popularity of Stardust Magical Devices in Magic High School."

That's right, the Stardust Magic Device is of great significance to the Magic High School, and these young wizards who have just awakened in the high school are the future.

In the past, Lu Jun had used the Nebula Magic Artifact to lay a solid foundation for becoming a pervert. He believed that if the Magic High School had the Nebula Magic Artifact, it would be no problem to create a weakened version of him, that is, him without the talent for disasters and without the emperor-level origin.

In other words, he is a genius at Zhao Jing's level.

If the number of Stardust Magical Devices doubles, then geniuses like Mu Ningxue and Mo Fan will also double. After ten or twenty years, the number of forbidden spells will double.

Lu Jun teased, "Tsk tsk tsk, Old Zhao is really good. I didn't expect that a fat and pot-bellied son of an aristocratic family like you would actually care about the world?"

"Haha." Zhao Manyan said dissatisfiedly: "What do you think of us? To become a noble family, not every family can do it. We must be closely tied to the government, share the same fate with the country, think about the country's needs, and do what the country needs."

"The greater your contribution to Jiuzhou, the more stable your position will be."

Zhao Manyan added, "I have no choice. The Yangtze River University Alliance ordered Egyptian Stardust Magical Artifacts. The contracts are usually for ten, twenty, or even fifty years. Otherwise, they would never get the chance to buy them."

"If their monopoly is broken now, they will suffer the most. They may not rush to take action, but the elimination process is bound to be long and they may even face a blockade."

"You made the right choice to come to our Zhao family for this matter. Other slightly weaker families, such as the Dongfang, Mu, and Bai families, can only sell within their own sphere of influence, and they still have to rely on internal systems. Only our Zhao family has the channels to withstand the pressure and sell well nationwide."

Zhao Manyan hesitated and said, "As for the international situation, it's worse. In fact, it is also there, but we have to face a full-scale counterattack from Egypt afterwards. It's too much for our Zhao family to deal with the full force of a regional power."

Hearing this, Lu Jun nodded, the power of a country should not be underestimated.

"So I planned to do this. Since the international market will be unreliable sooner or later, I might as well give up and concentrate on cultivating the Jiuzhou market first, directly destroy the forces related to the Stardust Magical Artifact, and unify the Jiuzhou market."

Zhao Manyan said with high spirits: "Even if the international community blocks us by then, what does it matter? I have my own base, I can produce and sell by myself, and then I can slowly observe the international situation and expand step by step."

Hearing this, Lu Jun agreed, thinking that this would also help to avoid the pressure from various forces.

We should first deal with the Yangtze River Academy Alliance, and then consider dealing with Su Lu after it expands to Asia. Only when it becomes truly popular internationally can we face the power of Egypt alone.

Otherwise, if these forces join together and rush forward at once, Lu Jun is not sure if he can withstand it.

The two talked for a while and decided on a strategy. Zhao Manyan left excitedly, saying that he would see the outcome in three days.

Lu Jun still had hope. Once this order was completed, he would no longer be short of money. He would buy some rare metals and give them to Taiyi Jinguang for analysis to create the Taia Sword.

After chatting with Zhao Manyan, he went to look at various major projects, especially Feng Zhoulong's fusion magic, which was said to have made a breakthrough.

Chapter 561: International shock, reactions from all sides

Three days later.

Lu Jun sat in front of the TV, watching Zhao's promotion conference. The ancient capital standard Stardust magic weapon produced by Bingce Mansion was shipped internationally.

Well, the name is very ordinary, but the meaning is very important. All the mages of Jiuzhou International are paying close attention to it. Not to mention foreign countries, the mainland is ecstatic. In the past, Stardust magic tools were monopolized by Egypt, and mages had many difficulties in purchasing and repairing them.

Now he can feel proud and relieved.

They don't care about the price, as long as it is the same price as Egypt, they would rather buy products from Jiuzhou.

"Damn it, Jiuzhou has finally broken the technological blockade. Even if the quality is a little worse, I plan to buy it, just as a way to support domestic products."

"That's right. I watched the Zhao Group's promotional event, and the head of the family came out to guarantee it personally. The performance in all aspects has indeed caught up with Egypt, so I think it won't be a loss."

"Have you heard that the one produced by the Military Strategy Office is under the command of Lord Lu who killed the emperor."

"Then you should buy it. The quality is guaranteed."

Although Lu Jun did not witness Master Jiuzhou's heated discussion, he had anticipated this scene.

He looked at Zhao Manyan's high-spirited expression on TV, and even the joyful background sound of "Far Ahead", and couldn't help but smile. He turned off the TV, and the big thing was done.

Of course, Lu Jun knew that the subsequent counterattack of the old forces was the key. This depended entirely on strength, and he had enough confidence.

"It's time to take a look at Feng Zhoulong's fusion method. If I succeed in creating it, my combat power will soar by a huge amount."

Lu Jun left the office. He was going to observe the breakthrough progress Feng Zhoulong had made a few days ago, but he was delayed by Old Zhao, who called him hurriedly before the publicity meeting and asked him to watch the news.

At this moment, in the headquarters of the Yangtze River Academic Alliance - Jinling City.

The heads of various forces and principals of magic schools gathered here. These people were at least at a high level of cultivation. For example, Principal Zhu of Tianlan High School in the past was also a member of this alliance.

From this perspective, there are really super-class people everywhere, high-level people are as numerous as dogs, strong people gather together, and there are endless talented people. It should be the force with the most high-level backbone strong people.

After all, in ancient times, there was a saying about education that "there are students all over the world". Even grassroots mages like Lu Jun, Mo Fan, Zhang Xiaohou and others have to owe a debt of gratitude to the Yangtze River Alliance. Once they exert their strength and involve their connections, all of Kyushu will be shaken.

The head of the Dali family stood on the top of the Zifeng Building, overlooking the bustling city with bright lights and countless mages gathered there, and he couldn't help but feel intoxicated.

"The Yangtze River Academy Alliance started from a few academies that were about to close down. Now, fifty years have passed, and it has become a giant in the south, cultivating countless talents. Many families are vying to please them and seek talents. It is also the foundation of our Dali family."

The head of the family said slowly: "Now there are outsiders who want to shake our foundation, I will not let them covet it."

After these words were spoken, many of the Li family members were inspired and their fighting spirits were high.

Only a few elders were hesitant to speak. Li Kaifeng's face was gloomy. After the battle of Guofu, his old friend soared to the sky, conquered Africa, fought in South America, killed emperors, and looked down on everyone, while he was still wasting time at a high level. The gap was too big.

In the reception room where principals from all over the country gathered, Principal Zhu quietly hid in a corner drinking tea. Soon someone came up to him and said with a hearty smile, "Old Zhu, I heard that the big shot in the Military Strategy Office came from your Tianlan High School."

"Your school has been doing well recently. The Bo City Disaster received many subsidies and subsequently cultivated many geniuses. It has been valued by the higher-ups and has become a key institution. I guess its status will be upgraded."

Principal Zhu smiled, but his eyes could not hide his worry. The localization of the Stardust Magic Device was originally a good thing, but now it has become quite worrying. There is no news from any direction, making it impossible to stop the loss in time, and people are being pushed to death.

Jiuzhou will predict normal updates and replacements in advance so you can be prepared.

Lu Jun actually understood the process, but it would lead to various interests interfering, making it complicated. After all the hard work, he only got 30% in the end. To put it bluntly, the interests had already been divided internally.

He was unwilling, haha, a bunch of powerful families.

Principal Zhu actually doesn’t care. What’s anxious is the capital behind the institution, and he is also worried that his own students will suffer.

Soon, the head of the Dali family convened the Yangtze River Academy Alliance, which included thousands of high-level and over a hundred super-level members. In terms of high- and middle-level forces, it was indeed the best in all of Jiuzhou.

It's a pity that the forbidden spells of the top forces are not so good.

At this moment, the head of the Li family had a dark face. He called on all parties to encircle and suppress the Stardust Magic Weapon, but more than half of his allies opposed it.

Firstly, Lord Lu’s strength is so great that it can defeat the top forbidden spells. No matter how many higher-level and super-class spells they have, it will be of no avail. He has also made contributions to the country, so people of insight do not want to offend him.

The second is the essence of the Yangtze River University Alliance, which is just an alliance.

The investors have influence, but they cannot command these principals as they would their subordinates. They are all masters of teaching and educating people, and they have some scholarly spirit in their hearts. They do not want to hinder the major events of Jiuzhou. They are also the only ones who can mobilize the talents from the schools.

"Finally, there is the Zhao family!"

The head of the Li family had a fearful look in his eyes. Thinking of the strength of this behemoth, he would rather go against the Bingce Mansion than target the Zhao family, unless the Mu family of the same level took action. But was it necessary for the aristocratic families? They had no shortage of money to buy the Stardust Magic Weapon.

The localization of magic weapons has increased their quantity and reduced their prices, which is what the aristocratic families are eager to get.

The Li family was in great trouble. They suffered a great loss at this stage and were tied up in the Egyptian contract.

Despite this, the Li family still wants to fight hard.

However, before the head of the Li family could mobilize his direct forces to go to the ancient capital, Shao Zheng and Zhao Manyan arrived together.

As soon as Shao Zheng arrived, he unceremoniously drove the head of the Li family out of the main seat and sneered: "Great Li family, you are so bold, when have you dared to point fingers at the Jiuzhou officials? You want to hinder the development without knowing the consequences."

Zhao Manyan threw the money expressionlessly and said, "It's just a contract. What's the harm in giving it up? Our Zhao family is willing to sell the Stardust Magical Artifact at half the price for the first ten years."

Upon hearing this, the Li family head's expression changed unpredictably, and he vaguely realized that it was their superiors who did not allow them to take action.

On the other side, Cairo, Egypt.

The five major leaders gathered, including the great leader, the short old man Haken, and the fifth leader, Ethan... The latter turned out to be an Egyptian high-ranking official who had been in contact with Medusa Apas in the past.

The atmosphere among the senior executives present was heavy. Haken was the first to speak, with murderous intent, saying, "The Eastern Kingdom has made a breakthrough in the technology of the Stardust Magical Artifact. What do you think?"

Someone looked fierce and said, "The Stardust Magical Weapon is the foundation of our country. We cannot give it up easily. Let's just use the forbidden spell to assassinate Lord Lu."

Some people objected: "What a joke! Forbidden spells are the pillars of a country. How can you send them to do assassination like this? That's Jiuzhou. If there's a loss, can you afford it?! What's more, do the Forbidden Spell Gods want to do it?"

Ethan's eyes flickered. According to his partner's wishes, should he help Lu Jun?

Chapter 562: Holy City Probe, Fusion Birth

The Egyptian top leaders know Lu Jun very well.

Two years ago, not long after the National Government ended, it traveled to Africa and clashed with the Serpent Clan. A big fight broke out, more than twenty monarchs were dispatched, North Africa was shaken, and even Cairo, Egypt was affected by the war and suffered heavy losses.

At that time, they did not dare to provoke the two. Now that Lu Jun was involved in the battle to kill the emperor, there was certainly the suspicion that Jiuzhou was exaggerating, which could not be ignored, so they did not want to offend him rashly.

Ethan suddenly spoke up, saying lightly, "Did you know about the unusual movement at the Pyramid of Khufu a while ago? The first pharaoh Khufu invaded the ancient capital of Kyushu and was repelled. The Sphinx died, and the evil boy also died."

When these words were spoken, the other four people were shocked and looked over.

They were well aware that the fifth leader Ethan was colluding with demons, but they turned a blind eye. There was nothing they could do. The small country needed another way out.

Now Ethan is the most informed about the news about demons. After all, the pyramid undead and the snake and scorpion tribe are allies and information can be exchanged among each other.

After a moment of silence, someone said, "It seems that Lu Jun cannot be ignored. Even the undead snakes and scorpions can't do anything to him."

The Egyptian high-level officials still have some ideas. If they can't defeat the undead snakes and scorpions, can they defeat Lu Jun?

Then, Ethan added, "It's just a stardust magic weapon. The profit is average. The strategic location is not very important. The key is the manufacturing of nebula and galaxy magic weapons."

The short old man was about to say something when suddenly the secretary knocked on the door hurriedly and came in, whispering in his ear.

Immediately, he waved his hand to let the secretary leave, and sighed, "Never mind, the South African Magic Association came here to bring a message, saying that you should not use force lightly."

The five people present shook their heads and agreed that it was not appropriate to provoke Lu Jun.

"That's it." Haken said listlessly, "We will focus on commercial suppression and try to crack down on sales within Jiuzhou. We won't force it, but we must not allow Jiuzhou Stardust Magical Instruments to be sold internationally. We will do our best to stifle the manufacturing breakthrough of Nebula Galaxy Magical Instruments."

He sneered and said, "If those schools and aristocratic families in Jiuzhou dare to breach the contract, we will not sell them the Nebula Magic Artifact and the Galaxy Magic Artifact."

Several people nodded and decided that since they couldn't use force for the time being, they might as well resort to sanctions.

Ethan stopped talking, wondering when Lu Jun had any connection with the Cape of Good Hope Intercontinental Magic Association?

To put it bluntly, Egypt gave up because its most fundamental interests have not been affected, so it will just sit back and wait and see.

On the other side, the Asian Magic Association's Dubai Tower.

When Su Lu received the news that Jiuzhou Lu Junbingce Mansion had created the Stardust Magic Weapon, his expression froze and he snorted coldly, "Jiuzhou's national strength is getting better and better."

"Forget it. I don't have time to intervene. I will make plans after I have taken control of the Magic Association. I must force Jiuzhou to disclose the manufacturing method of the Stardust Magical Artifact."

At this moment, Su Lu looked down at the map with cold eyes. Various complex textures circled the Tyrant Mountains, which turned out to be a super magic formation.

He thought that the most important thing now was to enslave the Black Dragon Emperor. After two years, he finally collected enough hearts to set up the formation.

"It's almost there. Soon I will be the true emperor of Asia."

The last holy city.

A woman looked out at the Alps in the distance, then turned back to give a command to a middle-aged mixed-race man: "The ancient capital of the ancient Eastern country gave birth to many generations of great empires. The first generation was called Qin, which was of great significance."

"The deceased Emperor Qin Shi Huang went out wantonly a while ago and took away the soul of the Parthenon, which frightened the people of the Western world and made them lose their faith. As a result, the Titans have become increasingly rampant in recent days. We must take care of it."

The mixed-race middle-aged man, Katsuno, nodded: "No problem, boss."

"Why did the deceased emperor leave the territory without permission? What secrets does the ancient capital have? The Holy City must investigate. Wait for a while and then you can go to the ancient capital to investigate."

Hearing this, Kenye made a bitter face, sighed and agreed, the ancient king was not easy to mess with, even he was extremely taboo as a forbidden spell.

At the same time, he also understood what his leader meant. If the Parthenon could not be defended, then they would have to take control of the Holy City. If they found it, it would belong to the Holy City.

Katsuno pondered, feeling awe in his heart, thinking that this operation was not that simple. His organization would not take action easily, so there must be an archangel who gave the order. Who was the one who wanted to reveal the real name?

"By the way." The woman instructed: "What do you think of this person, Mr. Lu? According to the information, everything is normal. I think something is wrong. Can he participate in the war of emperors? He happens to be in the ancient capital. Check him out when you have a chance."