Versatile Mage: Lord of the Styx, but Lord of the Living

Chapter 165 The Throne of Emperors, I Too Can Sit! Preparations for the Journey to the Ancient Capital!
Thinking of the ancient capital, Lu Ran felt heavy-hearted.

In the original story, the ancient capital is thrown into chaos. Cardinal Salon of the Black Papacy attempts to use a million dead souls to conquer the ancient capital and bestow upon it the title of 'Grim Reaper'.

With the help of the rain from the underworld, the undead can launch a riot during the day.

The scene of the Nine Nether Rains descending, causing demons to riot and attack the city, once occurred in Bo City!
As for Bo City, it was merely a rehearsal that Salang had arranged to ensure the smooth conferment of the title of 'Grim Reaper' on the ancient capital!
Lu Ran was determined to go through the catastrophe in the ancient capital, not only to save its people.

More importantly, Lu Ran took a liking to the armor robe containing the essence of an emperor!

Although he held the power over the Styx River, he still coveted the power of the armored emperor!
In the original work, Zhan Kong, with only a high-level cultivation, was able to suppress the armored robe and sit on the position of the undead emperor for a period of time!

What does Zhan Kong rely on to suppress the evil spirit in the armored robe?
With his mere high-level cultivation, he couldn't even kill the Winged Wolf alone, or was it his weak mental strength?
Or is it willpower and spirit?
Or perhaps it's a belief?

Lu Ran scoffed. If Zhan Kong could suppress the armored robe, then Lu Ran could do the same.

In terms of cultivation level and mental strength, he is far superior to Zhan Kong.

Therefore, in Lu Ran's eyes, the armor robe must be his!
At least, if he were to become the Undead Emperor, he wouldn't have committed 'suicide' in the Holy City, leaving millions of undead without a master!
Moreover, he also wanted to obliterate the remnant soul on the armor, making the armor truly his own possession!
Lu Ran was very confident and certain of controlling the River Styx.

Thinking about all this, Lu Ran began to look forward to the upcoming journey in the ancient capital.

"Ning Xue, focus on cultivating your summoning skills. Your ice-type domain, 'Ice Barrier,' is also quite impressive. You can use these ice-type resources to train diligently in the near future," Lu Ran instructed.

Holding a spatial ring containing a large amount of resources given to her by Lu Ran, Mu Ningxue wanted to persuade Lu Ran to stay and rest in the capital for a few days.

She also wanted to take good care of Lu Ran for a few days.

But remembering that Lu Ran had said he would take her to the ancient capital for some training and that she needed to prepare in advance, she obediently nodded.

Lu Ran's eyes flickered. He took Mu Ningxue to the ancient capital so that Mu Ningxue could also have the title of the savior of the ancient capital.

The schedule for the National University High School Nomination Competition coincided with the ancient capital catastrophe.

As for Mu Nujiao, Lu Ran doesn't need to worry. After breaking through to the advanced level, she is already nearly invincible in Mingzhu Academy, and the Mu family will do their best to support her in the World Academy Competition.

Without the Mu family's help, even with Lu Ran giving her two votes, Mu Ningxue still couldn't gather enough votes.

Then let's ask the higher-ups in the ancient capital to lend a hand!
Fortunately, there was still some time before the catastrophe in the ancient capital, so Lu Ran began to make preparations.

He had previously contacted Zhang Xiaohou and learned that he had not yet gone to the ancient capital to carry out the mission, which meant that the Black Vatican's operation had not yet begun.

Taking this opportunity, Lu Ran personally went to Zhuoyuan again to awaken Xiao Yanji, who was soaking in the Soulfire Hot Spring.

After two months of arduous training, Xiao Yanji not only condensed a new soul fire, but also broke through her life level to the commander level!

This surprised and delighted Lu Ran.

Originally, it was thought that Little Flame Princess would fall into a deep sleep to digest 'energy' after advancing to the level of a warrior, and after waking up, she would need to be fed at least a few fire-type spirit seeds before she could break through again.

But to my surprise, Little Flame Princess's advancement speed is quite fast!
The only regret is that Little Flame Princess has a high level, but very little experience.

Lu Ran thought to himself, "I'll take advantage of this trip to the ancient capital to give Little Flame Princess some real combat experience."

Lu Ran didn't intend to waste Jiang Feng's sub-monarch combat power; he would bring it to the ancient capital later.

After taking Xiao Yanji and Jiang Feng into his contract space, Lu Ran did not return to Shanghai immediately, but instead went to Hangzhou.

With honorary titles such as Honorary Councilor of Hangzhou and Savior of Hangzhou, Lu Ran felt at home when he came to Hangzhou.

Judge Li Tian and Military Commander Yun Feng both came over with smiles on their faces, despite their busy schedules.

Upon arriving at the Lingyin Trial Council, Lu Ran expressed to Tang Zhong his request to borrow the totem snake.

Although Lu Ran didn't explain the reason, Tang Zhong, as a benefactor of Hangzhou, didn't refuse but instead asked Tang Yue, the totem guardian. Upon learning that Lu Ran was asking for help, Tang Yue didn't hesitate at all and offered to personally take Lu Ran to the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon barrier.

However, the consent of the totem snake itself is still required.

It's worth mentioning that Leng Qing is not in Hangzhou.

In the last battle in Hangzhou, Leng Qing captured Wang Yi, dealing a fatal blow to Luo Mian and making a significant contribution.

Recently, she has been waiting for orders at the Magic Palace. According to Tang Zhong, Leng Qing will most likely be assigned a similar status to him. Whether she will return to Hangzhou to fulfill her duties is still uncertain.

Tang Zhong is also a member of the Magic Court, and like Li Tian, ​​he is the chief judge of the Spirit Hidden Tribunal.

However, Tang Zhong's position as presiding judge is more accurately described as a central supervisory body.

Three Pools Mirroring the Moon.

A rugged black serpent's head emerged from the water, its bright red forked tongue flicking out, and its enormous serpentine eyes staring intently at Lu Ran.

Having fought alongside the Totem Serpent, Lu Ran smiled and transmitted his thoughts telepathically:
"Hey big guy, I need your help. Come with me, okay?"

The Totem Serpent remembered Lu Ran; he was extraordinary, and Lu Ran had played a part in killing the Silver Sky Lord.

In short, the totem snake had a good impression of Lu Ran and a high level of favorability towards him.

Without hesitation, the head of the totem serpent lowered slightly towards Lu Ran.

With the totem bead provided by Tang Yue, the enormous body of the Xuan Snake transformed into a beam of light and disappeared into the Three Pools Reflecting the Moon.

A few days later, at Lu Ran's villa.

Inside the room, Mu Ningxue and Mu Nujiao sat side by side on a yoga mat, meditating. Ye Xinxia, ​​Tutu, and Tingting had gone to Mingzhu Academy today.

Suddenly, Lu Ran raised an eyebrow.

Outside the villa, a shadowy figure rapidly approached, passing through the sensory barrier set up by Lu Ran. Upon sensing it, the two women opened their eyes in a flash.

"Who is it? Why are they in such a hurry?" Mu Nujiao asked, her eyebrows furrowed.

Lu Ran, who was also meditating, opened his eyes at this moment:
"It's Mo Fan."

"Mo Fan? He rarely visits. Could it be something urgent?" Mu Nujiao asked, puzzled.

Mu Ningxue, standing to the side, was also very puzzled.

Lu Ran didn't answer, but he had already guessed what was going on.

Sure enough, a series of hurried footsteps followed by knocking on the door, and then Mo Fan's loud shout came from outside:
"Ran-ge, Ran-ge, Monkey has gone missing in the ancient capital!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Ran's expression suddenly became clear.

Mu Nujiao frowned, completely bewildered.

Mu Ningxue's pupils contracted; Mu Nujiao didn't recognize Zhang Xiaohou, but she did.

Zhang Xiaohou and Mo Fan have a very good relationship, no wonder Mo Fan was so flustered.

Moreover, it seems that Lu Ran from the ancient capital said he would take her on a training trip. What a coincidence!

With a suspicious look in her eyes, Mu Ningxue looked at Lu Ran.

This man seemed to truly have foresight.
(End of this chapter)