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

Chapter 179 Water Prayer Beads, a Super-Tier Gift, Sha Yuan's Proposal!
Two extremely powerful super-level mages made a move and instantly suppressed and killed Wu Ku!
Even the other two super-elders didn't have a chance to make a move.

Although Wu Ku is a water-type calamity victim, there are few enemies among the super-ranked who can defeat him.

But Lu Ran knew for certain that the two people Wu Ku was facing were both extraordinary individuals!

In the original work, Lu Huan and Yao Ting were both top-tier cultivators in terms of cultivation and combat power.

The former fought to a draw with the Great Monarch, the Lord of the Underworld, while the latter participated in the battle to annihilate the Supreme Monarch, the Corpse of the Mountain, and used the Space Compass—Death Axis—to deliver a fatal blow to the Corpse of the Mountain!
If it weren't for the Ancient King in his Void-Slaying form suddenly intervening and using a profound Chaos Vortex to swallow the Star Palace Magic of a group of super-level mages...

With Yaoting at the head, and with the cooperation of the other super-level mages, there might really be a chance to behead the Supreme Monarch-level Mountain Corpse in the ancient capital!

Such a record was ended by Zhan Kong's intervention, which is truly regrettable!

However, if Lu Ran himself had the opportunity to devour the armor and become the Ancient King to rule the entire Undead Empire, then the Supreme Monarch-level Mountain Corpse would be his number one subordinate!

Whether the corpse on that mountain deserved to die is another matter entirely.

As Wu Ku died, Military Commander Yao Ting raised his hand, and a blue bead flew up from Wu Ku's corpse, then transformed into a blue beam of light and flew out, arriving in Yao Ting's palm.

Lu Ran's eyes narrowed. If he wasn't mistaken, this was the water prayer beads that Wu Ku relied on!
It was thanks to this special magical artifact that Wu Kun was able to hold on for so long.

Lu Ran was also familiar with these water prayer beads.

The water prayer beads are not Wu Ku's companion vessel; it would be more appropriate to call them a demon-slaying tool. However, unlike demon-slaying tools, they are generally only possessed by mages with supernatural powers.

Once the water prayer beads are refined, at least in terms of defense, there will be a qualitative change!

In the original story, Zhao Manyan refined Wu Ku's water prayer beads, further enhancing his strength.

If possible, Lu Ran would naturally like to add these water prayer beads to his possession. He is also a water-type mage, and who knows if he will need them in the future?

Although he already had the protection of the Styx River, if he could further refine the Water Buddha Beads, it would be like adding wings to a tiger.

Moreover, in Lu Ran's view, these water prayer beads are not only for defense!

Who knows, it might even become a deadly weapon!
Sometimes, offense is the best defense!

Such an extraordinary weapon, I may not use it, but I cannot be without it!

Han Ji was most excited about beheading Wu Ku, and slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air:

"it is good!"

"From this day forward, the Black Vatican's influence will be completely eradicated from the ancient capital!"

"Next, we can devote ourselves fully to the battle against the undead and the Abyss of Sha!"

After saying this, Han Ji turned to look at Lu Ran with a questioning expression.

Regarding the Sha Yuan, he consulted the ancient capital's prophet—the mysterious white-clothed man.

The information he provided confirmed that only descendants of the ancient kings were allowed to enter.

The fact that Bocheng supports the sacred spring means that the native people of Bocheng are also descendants of the ancient capital!

This means that Lu Ran, Mu Ningxue, Mo Fan, and the others were able to safely pass through the Abyss of Fiends and enter the tomb within it. This may be the only way to prevent the Abyss of Fiends from descending!

Even a mage with maxed-out cultivation at the highest level wouldn't dare to talk about stopping the Abyss of Fiend from descending.

When Han Ji proposed entering the Abyss of Evil, Lu Ran pretended to ponder for a moment, but agreed without much hesitation.

“Okay, I’ll go. In this catastrophe in the ancient capital, every person in Kyushu should do their part!” Lu Ran said.

"However, whether the others are willing to venture into the Abyss of Fiends is not something I can decide for them. But based on my understanding of Ning Xue, Mo Fan, and Zhang Xiaohou, they most likely won't refuse!"

Han Ji, who was originally very nervous and was about to say some words of pleading, was moved by Lu Ran's straightforwardness. He stared at Lu Ran blankly, and his eyes instantly welled up with tears.

"It's natural!"

"If Mo Fan and the others are unwilling, I will never force them. I will even send someone to escort them out of the ancient capital ahead of time. After all, they have made a lot of contributions to the ancient capital," Han Ji nodded and said.

Everyone knows that venturing into the Abyss of Evil is a matter of life and death!
Even if the ancient capital offers substantial profits, this is still a difficult deal to balance.

After all, compared to life, no matter how many benefits you have, you still need to be alive to enjoy them!
No, perhaps in Lu Ran's view, saving the ancient capital is not a business deal at all!

He truly wanted to venture into the Abyss of Evil to save the ancient capital!
Thinking of Lu Ran's extraordinary talent and his advanced cultivation at such a young age, Han Ji suddenly felt a pang of guilt!
If such a genius were to perish in the Abyss of Fiends, he would likely never be able to forgive himself for the rest of his life.
Meanwhile, the four super-level mages who killed Wu Ku returned.

When Chief Lu Huan and Military Commander Yao Ting learned that Lu Ran had agreed to venture into the Abyss of Fiends without hesitation, they were both moved and ashamed!
Even they didn't have such determination when facing the Black Belt Abyss!

After all, even with their cultivation level, venturing into the Abyss of Fiends would be a near-death experience!
Lu Ran agreed without hesitation, which was truly touching and made people feel ashamed.
Lu Huan, the chief of the Imperial Guards, patted his chest and said:
“Councilor Lu Ran, I, Lu Huan, have never admired anyone in my life, but today, I must admit that I am no match for you!”

"If you had been born a few decades earlier, your achievements and cultivation would probably not be inferior to mine."

Lu Ran was somewhat surprised, but touched by Lu Huan's boldness, and replied with a smile:

"Chief Lu, please be careful with your words. I am currently only a high-level mage. Although I am an honorary councilor, I believe I am far inferior to your title of Chief of the Imperial Guard."

Lu Huan shook his head and said:
"You're willing to risk your life to venture into the Abyss of Fiends, something I couldn't do. I've heard you're also a water-based mage. I managed to loot a few water element crystals from the rain maker of the Black Church, which I think will be useful to you. Please accept them!"

For water-attribute elemental crystals, they are an excellent cultivation treasure.

Like the Fire Crystal, it is a treasure worth over 100 million, and for water-type mages, it is even more priceless.

Lu Huan tossed out a spatial bracelet, which Lu Ran caught. He subconsciously scanned it with his spiritual power and couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

Inside the spatial bracelet, there are not only eight water element crystals, but also many rare treasures. A quick glance reveals that the total value is at least 1.5 billion!
Lu Ran did not refuse. He breathed a sigh of relief and sincerely thanked him.

Military Commander Yaoting was utterly shocked!
He hadn't expected Lu Huan to be so generous, giving away all the spoils of killing Wu Ku.

Suddenly, the water prayer beads in his hand became quite hot to the touch.

Without much hesitation, Yaoting raised his hand, and a blue Buddhist bead appeared.

"Lu Ran, this water prayer beads is the protective weapon of that rain-making master. Originally, I wanted to trade it with Lu Huan, since the water prayer beads can be used better in the hands of a water-type super-level mage like him."

But now, I think that perhaps these water prayer beads on you might work a miracle!

(End of this chapter)