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

Chapter 193 Two Monarchs! Super-level maxed-out cultivation, is that strong?
This high-profile and domineering entrance surprised not only the Mu clan members, but also a group of bigwigs such as Dean Xiao and Pang Lai who were watching from afar.

"This kid, he's truly worthy of his name!" Dean Xiao said with great satisfaction.

"No wonder he dared to venture into the Abyss of Fiends. His courage is remarkable! If my disciple had even a tenth of his talent, I could die in peace!" Pang Lai exclaimed in admiration, then sighed softly.

"It seems we don't need to worry about Lu Ran anymore. As long as the Mu Clan's forbidden spell is not used, even if things get out of control, with the Totem Serpent blocking the way, Lu Ran will be able to return safely." Han Ji was relieved.

Dean Xiao smiled slightly; he wasn't worried that Lu Ran would get into trouble.

At worst, he could just take action and kidnap Lu Ran.

This is the source of his confidence to let Lu Ran break into Mu Pang Mountain!

The summit of Mount Mupang.

"Lu Ran, have you lost your mind? How dare you trespass on my Mount Mu Pang?!"

The Mu Clan's Grand Elder pointed high to the sky, gazing at Lu Ran's position, cursing furiously.

Lu Ran stood calmly atop the totem serpent's head, overlooking Mount Mupang and the Mu clan members rapidly gathering at the summit, and said indifferently:
"What, didn't that old man Mu Ling explain it to you clearly?"

"explain?"

After listening, the Grand Elder of the Mu Clan pondered for a moment and then sneered coldly:
"Councilor Lu Ran, do you really have the guts to offend the Mu family?"

"With just the totem serpent beneath your feet? You're too arrogant!"

"How could the foundation of my Mu clan be overthrown by a mere totem serpent!"

Hearing the elder's words, the Mu clan members present were all reassured.

The Mu clan is one of the three major clans in the nine provinces of China, and its magical power is the strongest among the three major clans.

The collateral branches of the Mu clan are scattered throughout first-, second-, third-, and fourth-tier cities across China, and traces of the Mu clan can be found in places large and small.

The mages of the Mu family are no less than a mage legion!
The Mu clan never expected that Lu Ran would dare to question such a powerful and influential entity!

Previously, when the Grand Elder of the Mu Clan heard Mu Ling's report, he thought it was just alarmist talk and Lu Ran's boasting.

But unexpectedly, today, Lu Ran rode the totem black snake to the top of Mount Mupang. Judging from his posture, he really had the momentum to fight a decisive battle with the Mu clan!
The totem serpent is powerful; it is a supreme monarch, and even if several super-level mages join forces, they cannot defeat it.

But it's clearly not enough to punish the Mu family just because of the Xuan Snake totem; Lu Ran is too naive!
"Who said I only have the Black Serpent totem?"

Lu Ran leaped down from the black snake's head and sneered.

"Boy, you're asking for death! Daring to leave the Totem Serpent, today is your death day!"

The next moment, a streak of azure light transformed into a beam of light and flew towards Lu Ran!
Many sharp-eyed members of the Mu clan recognized him and cried out in alarm:
"It's Elder Mu Fangzhou from the Discipline Hall! He actually made a move!"

The Grand Elder of the Mu Clan smiled sarcastically, as if he could already see Lu Ran kneeling on the ground begging for mercy and pleading for the Mu Clan's forgiveness.

Mu Fangzhou is a super-level fully-cultivated mage, the law enforcement elder of the Discipline Hall, and a wind-type mage. Even the totem serpent might not be able to save Lu Ran!
With him involved, Lu Ran definitely won't be able to escape.
Do not!
What did he see?
Mu Fangzhou, who had originally ambushed and killed Lu Ran, was now firmly pinned to the ground. His azure wind-elemental magic energy rapidly dissipated, as if he were resisting or fighting against something.

She was an incredibly beautiful woman dressed in fine silk and ancient palace dress—no, she was a ghost!

At this moment, she was pressing Mu Fangzhou's back firmly with both feet, suppressing him to the ground!

"The Queen of the Nine Netherworlds!" "She actually came with Lu Ran!"

In the distance, Han Ji cried out in alarm.

During the recent catastrophe in the ancient capital, he had a chance encounter with the Queen of the Nine Netherworlds. Although the Queen of the Nine Netherworlds' attire is different now than it was then, her immense and unique aura is still easily recognizable.

The appearance of a great monarch like Jiuyouhou in the human realm of Mount Mupang is undoubtedly because of Lu Ran!

Lu Ran narrowed his eyes, stepped forward, and crushed Mu Fangzhou's head under his foot.

Then, looking at the Grand Elder of the Mu Clan, he smiled and said:
"Elder Mu, is this the kind of scoundrel the Mu clan would send to ambush me? In my opinion, he's not much of a threat at all."

At this moment, one by one, the members of the Mu clan on Mount Mupang were terrified!
A monarch, yet another monarch, and her aura is definitely not weak among monarchs!

First the totem serpent, then this ghost of unknown origin—what other trump cards does Lu Ran have up his sleeve?!

Is this the source of Lu Ran's confidence to confront the Mu family?!
Mu Fangzhou was a fully-trained expert in the Discipline Hall, and a highly respected figure in the Mu Clan, second only to the Forbidden Curse Ancestor.

But even such a being was trampled underfoot by Lu Ran, his head crushed, showing no dignity whatsoever!
The Mu Clan's Grand Elder had considered that Lu Ran's courage to climb Mount Mu Pang was due to preparation, but he never expected that there were two monarchs behind him!

A monarch-level creature typically requires seven super-rank mages to control.

As for the Totem Serpent and the Nine Netherworld Queen, among the monarchs, if not the best, they are definitely formidable beings.

If the Mu Clan hadn't asked the Forbidden Curse Ancestor to suppress these two monarchs today, Mu Pangshan would probably have been turned upside down by Lu Ran and his group!
The Grand Elder of the Mu Clan, being quite perceptive, quickly guessed the identity of the Nine Nether Empress and preemptively shouted:

"Lu Ran, the totem serpent is one thing, but this ghost is clearly one of the eight dead kings of the ancient capital. As a councilor, you actually associate with the ghosts of the ancient capital. We are ashamed because of you!"

Lu Ran laughed, a laugh born of anger.

He truly never expected that the dignified Grand Elder of the Mu Clan would be so shameless.

"To associate with the dead?"

"Amidst the catastrophe that befell the ancient capital, it was I who ventured into the Abyss of Calamity!"

"I am one of the greatest contributors to the retreat of the ancient capital's undead army. Today, being able to summon the Nine Netherworld Queen is also a blessing from the day I won the bet with the ancient king!"

"This opportunity for the undead to attack is perfectly suited for your Mu family!"

Lu Ran's words were like a sharp knife piercing the hearts of the Mu family and others!
What did they hear?
Lu Ran actually had a bet with the legendary ancient king; no wonder the million undead in the ancient capital withdrew their troops.
Then everyone suddenly realized that Lu Ran actually had the opportunity to make the Undead Lord take action, and he wanted to leave this opportunity to the Mu family!
Thinking of this, the Mu family members couldn't help but feel a chill run down their spines!
Nearby, Jiu You, who had easily suppressed Mu Fangzhou, secretly smiled.

The new king was still humorous, even bringing up amusing stories like the bet.

The Nine Netherworlds Queen knew the inside story, but others did not.

Even Han Ji was now wide-eyed, utterly shocked by what Lu Ran had said.

Lu Ran returned safely that day, although he said he did not see the old king.

But Han Ji could clearly sense that Lu Ran had changed, but at least not for the worse!

I never imagined there was such a hidden story!

(End of this chapter)