Chapter 123: City of Despair

……

Meanwhile, at the Magic Palace.

Upon learning that the Supreme Magic Association, which is to say the National Magic Association, actually intended to execute Lv Cheng along with a group of Councilors and high-ranking officials to carry out the plan to deal with Salang, Pang Lai's composure was on the verge of collapse.

"Are you all insane!"

Pang Lai revealed a fury he had never shown before.

"Pang Lai, we know your relationship with that boy, but the primary issue now is dealing with Salang. Even Zhu Meng is to be sacrificed for this; he is of no consequence," a middle-aged Councilor said indifferently.

"Compared to the life and death of the million people in the Ancient Capital, the life of one person is insignificant," another old man said.

"Insignificant?" Pang Lai was so angry he laughed.

"Do you not know whether he is Salang or not?"

"Everyone, just for the sake of that bit of face at the Asian Magic Association, are you certain you want to go to such lengths?"

Lv Cheng's background—not only being from the Holy City but also being the nephew of Su Lu, a Councilor of the current Asian Magic Association—was something he knew; he had always known, but he hadn't spoken of it precisely because he was worried these bastards would stir up trouble!

Yet he never expected that the Holy City would take the initiative to expose this matter!

Some time ago, at the Asian Magic Association, Su Lu had used this news to grandiosely declare that he would definitely find a day to come over in person to see his nephew, who had suffered for many years!

Furthermore, he was quite looking forward to Lv Cheng, looking forward to his nephew leading the team to shine brilliantly in the upcoming World Academy Tournament!

Faced with that undisguised provocation from Su Lu, the Council Speaker of the National Magic Association, Shao Zheng, left the meeting in a rage, and this matter quickly spread back to the country, reaching the ears of these bastards.

Now, the Guillotine Plan deliberately includes Lv Cheng; for what purpose?

Isn't it obvious enough!

For the sake of the million citizens of the Ancient Capital—what a grand, glorious, and righteous slogan; even that Continental Councilor Su Lu couldn't say much against it.

But!

Su Lu dared to provoke them like that, which means he doesn't care about Lv Cheng's life or death at all!

And just after Su Lu finished his provocation, something happened to Lv Cheng; what does this mean?

Also, by killing Lv Cheng, what could they possibly gain?

Face?

"Pang Lai, you are too agitated," Liao Feng said indifferently.

"This Guillotine Plan is not aimed at him; it is to resolve Salang. It is not the issue of face you speak of."

"Heh!" Pang Lai sneered.

"I hope you will not regret today's decision."

Su Lu might only be using Lv Cheng as a chess piece to deal with Shao Zheng, but if Lv Cheng were to truly die in the Ancient Capital, given Su Meng's temper, the ones who would be buried with her son would absolutely not just be those million people of the Ancient Capital!

Su Meng is a person far more insane than Ye Chang!

Back then, Su Meng could bury the enemies of the Holy City completely clean for the sake of the Holy City, and she could go insane in the Holy City for the sake of her husband; now, if something were to truly happen to her son, he wouldn't even dare to imagine what would happen!

Salang?

A Black Vatican member who only dares to hide in the shadows and manipulate human hearts cannot be compared to Su Meng, that walking natural disaster!

Why has the Holy City's attitude toward Su Meng always been ambiguous? It is not that they lack the ability to take her down; it is because the cost is too great!

And as long as no one provokes her, that girl is as quiet as a true angel.

A child who grew up in the Holy City—that girl's mind is too pure!

And precisely because she is pure, she does not consider the consequences when she does things!

Su Meng's thinking is too simple!

As a Heterodox Mage, Su Meng puts her duty first, which is why she is the sharpest Sword of the Holy City.

As a wife, she puts her husband first.

Now, as a mother, her son is first!

Why does the Holy City not take action against Su Meng? It is because those Archangels understand her!

As long as she is not touched, Su Meng's safety is higher than that of those ordinary people who have no power to truss a chicken!

But once her sensitive point is touched, look at the Holy City back then; when that girl goes insane, she ignores everything.

"Does Shao Zheng know about this?" Pang Lai asked.

"Naturally, he knows," Liao Feng said.

Letting the nephew of a political rival lead their country's National Team—what is this?

Losing would be one thing, but if they actually won, where would the nation's dignity be?

Are there no people left?

To have an outsider help them compete?

The significance of the World Academy Tournament is by no means as simple as it looks!

It concerns national dignity and must absolutely not be damaged!

"He agreed?" Pang Lai asked.

"……"

"So, you are acting on your own initiative?" Pang Lai did not know how to describe his mood.

Shao Zheng would absolutely not be so narrow-minded, and they know Lv Cheng's father!

Even for those special reasons, if it were inconvenient for Lv Cheng to represent them in the competition, they would absolutely not make this kind of decision!

"Pang Lai, the life and death of the million people in the Ancient Capital is imminent. The Guillotine Plan is not only our decision but also the decision of the Supreme Judgment Court; even Shao Zheng cannot stop it," a white-haired old man said.

"The matter is of great importance, and even Zhu Meng is included in it; you must not..."

"Where are you going?"

"I hope to stop this matter before the decision of you bastards leads to a grave mistake," Pang Lai said without looking back.

If anything were to truly happen to Lv Cheng, he didn't even know how many people would have to be buried with him.

"Song Qiming! If you don't want to see a Space Storm appear in the sky above, use your connections to stop the Ancient Capital's operation right now!" Pang Lai quickly contacted Bao Laotou.

Given the current situation in the Ancient Capital, by the time he rushed over, the grass on his grave would probably already be sprouting!

No!

If Su Meng were to make a move, nothing would be left!

"What operation in the Ancient Capital?" Song Qiming asked in confusion.

"Lv Cheng is about to be executed," Pang Lai said in a deep voice.

"..."

"What the hell?!" Bao Laotou was stunned.

Executing Lv Cheng?

Wasn't one Salang enough? Did they want to bring in an enhanced version of Salang?

"I'd like to know what these bastards are thinking, too!" Pang Lai was speechless.

"If they kill Lv Cheng, Su Meng will go insane, they..."

"Su Meng's situation has always been the Holy City's highest secret; even they don't know about it." Song Qiming could barely stop himself from cursing.

"They only know that Su Meng is a Heterodox Mage of the Holy City, just a small Super-level Mage..."

Just for the sake of a little face?

This Magic Association is truly becoming more and more ridiculous.

While criticizing the Holy City for being a dictatorship, they don't even realize how corrupt they have become themselves!

Never mind that Su Meng is already likely a Forbidden Curse Mage by now; even if she weren't, please! That girl is a Calamity User!

Does the destructive power of a Calamity User have anything to do with their cultivation level?!

That inexplicable ultimate move Lv Cheng pulled off—anything below a Monarch is killed instantly upon contact!

This is exactly the same as what Su Meng did back then!

Even if she is still a Super-level Mage, even if she can't beat a Forbidden Curse Mage!

So what?

Su Meng can ensure that no one survives below the Forbidden Curse level!

Ancient Capital.

Just as Lv Cheng and Ling Xi were alone together in a room, Han Ji had already found Fang Gu.

It was just that the Kun Well Water had already been used by Fang Gu to temper the Undead, and there was none left.

The subsequent developments were similar to the original: Zhang Xiaohou regained his memories, the Tiger-Jin Great Deacon Mu He appeared, and threatened Han Ji to release the detained high-level officials.

However, Han Ji only released Zhu Meng and Du Xiao, while the rest remained detained; he would only release them once Mu He revealed further information.

"Don't be anxious, you will see it soon, before night falls..." Mu He said with a relaxed expression.

A deep blue tidal wave suddenly erupted, and the Forbidden Guard Mage Chief Lu Huan finally began his battle with the Skeleton Brake Underworld Monarch.

The dazzling radiance of Magic illuminated the dim earth, bringing a glimmer of hope to this precarious city.

"Such a valiant Forbidden Guard Mage, it's a pity you only have one Lu Huan," Mu He laughed.

"Stop stalling for time!" Han Ji's icy murderous intent was already about to overflow.

Once the Mountain Peak Corpse began to attack the Golden Barrier, even if he were unwilling, he would have to execute the Supreme Judgment Court's Guillotine Plan!

"Don't be anxious, soon..."

"It's here! It's here!"

Mu He's gaze was suddenly drawn by something, and he immediately began to laugh wildly while trembling.

Everyone followed Mu He's line of sight and was instantly shocked.

"Sha Yuan!!!"

Someone let out an exclamation, and in an instant, a chill ran through everyone.

The legendary black zone, Sha Yuan!

"This is the answer you wanted. The greatest Undead Mage placed his tomb there. That is a place more terrifying than Hell. You can go and negotiate with him if you like!" Mu He let out an uninhibited, wild laugh.

This disaster is unstoppable!

Even if a Forbidden Curse Mage were present, it would be of no use!

"By the way, as a token of our Black Vatican's sincerity, I can tell you one more fact. Release the rest of the high-level officials first," Mu He said.

Han Ji waved his hand in a daze.

The remaining high-level officials were released one by one by the Forbidden Guard Mages.

"Chairman! Lv Cheng and Ling Xi are gone!" The Forbidden Guard Mage responsible for guarding the Bell Tower Monitoring Room reported in a panic.

"..."

"What?!" Han Ji felt a sudden shock in his heart.

Is Lv Cheng really a member of the Black Vatican?!

Ling Xi... is Ling Xi actually Salang?!

"Could it be... is Lv Cheng really..." Mo Fan looked on in disbelief.

"Is what?" Lv Cheng's voice suddenly rang out.

He was seen walking slowly down the stairs with Ling Xi, holding some food in his hands.

"Salang? Me?" Lv Cheng wore an expression as if looking at a moron.

"You... how are you..."

Everyone present looked at Lv Cheng with faces full of shock.

No! Impossible!

With Magic prohibited by the special Magic-Prohibiting Chain, even Han Ji, even Lu Huan, would absolutely not be able to escape silently under the watch of the Imperial Guard Mages!

"I'm giving you all some face, just going through the motions, do you really think those pathetic restrictions can hold me?" Lv Cheng drank his hot milk tea.

"The freedom of a man like me, Lv, cannot be locked away."

To hell with Magic-Prohibiting Handcuffs; they wanted to lock him up with that kind of trash?

Even if he truly had no Magic, he was still a dragon!

What was the difference between using that thing to lock him up and putting handcuffs on Superman?

It was nothing more than psychological comfort.

He gave a light tug and it shattered, as brittle as paper.

(End of chapter)