Chapter 256: Ding Yumian’s Soul Return Day

All kinds of chaotic information surged on the internet and then dispersed.

But those who truly held power in the world were left in a flurry. The Black Snake issue was no big deal. The information on the Flame Demon had already been quietly wiped from the internet under the suppression of multiple forces to keep it a secret for Mo Fan.

Only that Undead Emperor made the entire Northwest feel like it was facing a formidable enemy.

The Magic Associations of the Five Continents, along with the Holy City and the Parthenon Temple, immediately updated their Demon Emperor Threat Rankings.

The Ancient Capital's Undead Empire suddenly leaped into the top twenty. The name of the Ancient King, written in black and red characters, was particularly shocking.

Each of the other names represented a supreme threat to humanity, each a bloody lesson—the Abyssal Serpent Dragon in the Mediterranean, the White Spider Emperor of the Magic Ruins, ...

Hence, the list was also called the [Apocalypse Record]. If all the Demon Emperors listed on it were ever to unite, it would mark the end of humanity.

It sparked a considerable amount of discussion worldwide, but since China was far away, foreigners remained indifferent.

But before the public's interest could die down, another earthshaking rumor broke out.

One of the Black Vatican's Seven Red Cardinals had fallen, perished in the Ancient Capital.

This undead catastrophe had all been instigated by Red Cardinal Salan.

"Oh my God, this can't be true."

"Even a nation like the Nine Provinces can punish a Red Cardinal. What are our useless government and parliament doing?!"

The Undead Empire might sound unfamiliar, but the moment the Black Vatican was mentioned, foreigners were wide awake—it concerned their own lives.

They knew all too well. Due to differences in systems, the Seven Red Cardinals abroad were basically running amok, creating one human disaster after another.

So now, for the Nine Provinces to bring down a Red Cardinal naturally sparked their curiosity and admiration, significantly boosting its reputation.

Even the Holy City hurriedly dispatched a Judicator Priest to China to investigate the truth. This matter was too significant. The Black Vatican might no longer be an invincible myth.

Unfortunately, the Ancient Capital remained tight-lipped and refused to disclose specific intel.

This forced the Holy City to doubt the authenticity of the information.

That Judicator made a high-profile statement:

"If the Nine Provinces could execute Salan, then why couldn't they capture her alive and imprison her in the Holy City to dig up more accomplices?"

"I have reason to believe this is an exaggeration by the Nine Provinces' bureaucrats."

On the plane, Lu Jun finally had a moment to check the internet. After the Undead Disaster ended, things had been one wave after another.

He read the Judicator's statement with a blank expression. He was already used to this kind of double standard, where if foreigners couldn't do it themselves, they assumed others couldn't either.

Wasn't it the case in the original story? The first Red Cardinal caught, Cold Duke, was extradited to the Holy City, yet was switched and killed right under their noses.

The Holy City was pure garbage.

To this, Lu Jun was quite happy to keep a low profile. The later he exposed himself, the better. Otherwise, those foreigners would come chasing you for answers.

He stopped paying attention to the global curiosity and speculation about the Undead Emperor.

In the short term, the armored emperor alias shouldn't resurface. Only a few years were left better not have it all blow up in the end.

In the afternoon, Lu Jun and the others got off the plane.

Outside the airport, a low-key black sedan was parked. In front stood a cool and elegant beauty dressed in professional office attire. Her outfit outlined her curvy figure—voluptuous, with long black silk-covered legs pressed together both seductive and graceful.

Everyone passing by was stunned.

Then, under the quiet glances of countless men, Qing Yu noticed Lu Jun and the others walking out of the airport. She stepped forward to greet them and opened the car door.

In an instant, many hearts were broken—it was a secretary picking him up.

Lu Jun sat in the back seat and introduced the two.

Lu Weixi politely greeted, "Hello, Sister Qing Yu."

Upon hearing this, Qing Yu gave a cold nod without speaking and focused on driving.

Nearing home, Lu Jun felt uneasy at the thought of Ding Yumian's dormant main soul persona in his mind. He glanced at the white-haired boy next to him he still had to arrange a place for this Light Element Calamity Survivor.

Moments later, the black sedan slowly drove into Pearl Academy.

When Lu Jun got out of the car, he saw Ding Yumian in a white dress, her hands behind her back, a radiant smile on her face. She waved flamboyantly and shouted, "Lu Jun, over here!"

Seeing this scene, Lu Jun froze, completely caught off guard.

Why was Ding Yumian already waiting? He wasn't ready yet!

Then Lu Jun realized that the one in control of Ding Yumian's body now was the Vengeance Persona, who had a more outgoing personality.

He gave a word to Qingyu and the others, then took uneasy steps toward the body under the tree that belonged to Ding Yumian.

Buzz—buzz—buzz!

In the next moment, before Lu Jun could say anything, a glow radiated from his forehead. A vast surge of spiritual energy burst out, and a faint glowing white spirit image shot from his body toward Ding Yumian.

Soul returning to the body—Ding Yumian's form wavered slightly as the main persona quickly took control.

Her flawless, delicate face flushed red, filled with shame and anger. Pointing at Lu Jun, she said, "Shameless! I can't stand being in your filthy body for even a second longer!"

With that, Ding Yumian turned and walked away, picking up her pace.

She looked genuinely heartbroken—even someone always so gentle was cursing now.

Lu Jun wasn't stupid. He immediately chased after her, but Ding Yumian's body was cloaked in shadow energy and she vanished using Shadow Escape.

He ended up hitting a spiritual maze—"ghost wall"—and was delayed, losing her trail.

"Sigh, this is rough."

Scratching his head, Lu Jun felt that perhaps because Ding Yumian had stayed in his spiritual world so long, there was now some faint connection between them, allowing him to sense her location and emotions.

But he didn't go after her again. Clearly, Ding Yumian needed some time alone.

"At worst, I'll shamelessly go find her later using the excuse of relieving mental stress."

Lu Jun made a quiet resolution, then said to Lu Weixi, "Come with me to the dean's office. Let's get your dorm settled first."

The silver-haired boy obediently followed, not daring to ask or think too much. In his heart, he sighed, "The adult world sure is complicated."

The two walked one after the other to Dean Xiao's office.

Upon entering, Lu Jun respectfully called out, "Hello, Teacher."

Dean Xiao looked warmly at Lu Jun and praised him, "I heard what happened in the Ancient Capital. You did well."

"It was just luck and opportunity," Lu Jun quickly waved it off, then asked for help, pulling Lu Weixi forward and whispering, "Teacher, this one has a special constitution—possibly a Light Element Calamity Afflicted. I'd like to temporarily hide him within the campus."

"Of course. I'll arrange accommodation later. A true talent," Dean Xiao agreed without hesitation, studying Lu Weixi with interest. The moment this child walked in, he sensed something unusual about him.

Another half-Calamity Afflicted how could he not take him in? If he grows, a Forbidden Curse would be within reach.

However, after hearing from Lu Jun about Lu Weixi's physical issues, Dean Xiao revealed a look of pity. He sighed and said, "Weixi, you can treat Pearl as your home. Our academy encourages freedom of spirit."

After handing off Lu Weixi to Dean Xiao like tossing a hot potato, Lu Jun became a hands-off manager and ditched the silver-haired boy, immediately heading to Hangzhou racing nonstop.

No choice. He had to return the Totem Black Serpent to Tang Yue.

Riding the Night Thunder Dream Beast, he rushed to the villa by West Lake.

When the door opened, Lu Jun, who hadn't felt much before, suddenly felt his heart heat up.

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