Douluo: This Legend of the Dragon King is not quite right

This statement stunned the federal officials present, their faces showing utter astonishment.

They clearly did not expect that Xu Tiandi, who was known for his composure and careful planning, would compromise with Lu Jun so easily, offering almost no respectable resistance.

But soon, some quick-thinking people figured out the key to it.

Now that Lu Jun is incredibly powerful and his brilliance is fully revealed, the ancient family has clearly collapsed and lost its value in balancing Shrek Academy and Tang Sect.

Rather than offending the powerful and ruthless Lu Jun at this juncture for the sake of a declining ancient family, it would be better to go with the flow, do a favor, and acknowledge Leng Yaozhu's rise to power.

This would allow them to maintain the superficial harmony between the Spirit Pagoda and the Federation, while also establishing a subtle connection with Lu Jun.

Moreover, who exactly is Emperor Xu?

How could he not know the hidden ambitions of the ancient East Wind?

With the help of the massive resources provided by the Federation, the Qian Gu family secretly developed the technology to resurrect the artificial god Huo Yuhao. Their ultimate goal was probably not for the Federation, but to dominate the continent and even break free from the Federation's control.

Now, the threat posed by Shrek Academy and Tang Sect has been largely eliminated by Lu Jun. The Qian Gu Family, which was originally used to counterbalance Tang Sect and Shrek Academy, has lost most of its value due to the destruction of Tang Sect and Shrek Academy. Instead, its own ambition has become a new hidden danger.

At this moment, by using Lu Jun's help, we can legitimately suppress the arrogance of the Qian Gu family, and it will be easier for the Federation to recover the resources and technology it has invested and completely control the artificial god project.

Killing three birds with one stone: eliminating hidden dangers, gaining tangible benefits, and avoiding offending powerful allies—this is exactly the situation that Emperor Xu Tian would like to see.

As for how to deal with Lu Jun's problem, that's something Xu Tiandi will have to think about next.

Upon hearing Xu Tiandi's statement, which was practically an abandonment of them, the last glimmer of hope in Qian Gu Dongfeng and Qian Gu Dieting's eyes was completely extinguished, leaving only boundless darkness and cold.

They knew that even their last supporter, or rather, their partner who had been using them, had abandoned them without hesitation, and the Qian Gu family... had no chance of turning the tide.

"Thank you, Speaker Xu, for your understanding and righteousness."

Lu Jun also gave Xu Tiandi a slight nod in a very respectful manner.

His way of dealing with people is very simple: whoever makes him feel embarrassed, he will make sure that person can't survive.

He will reciprocate kindness shown to him.

Emperor Xu's willingness to go with the flow was undoubtedly a gesture of goodwill, which Lu Jun naturally received, and he temporarily abandoned the idea of ​​a direct conflict with the Federation.

"well……"

The ancient east wind seemed to have all its energy and spirit drained away in an instant, leaving it without even the strength to struggle.

He knew that continuing would only lead to his death, so he could only force out a few words from deep within his throat, filled with despair and resentment:
“I…agree…to relinquish the position of Tower Master…”

His body went completely limp, collapsing to the ground like a rag doll, letting the icy spiritual power press him down, abandoning all resistance.

Lu Jun nodded in satisfaction, and with a thought, the immense spiritual power that had been pressing down on Qian Gu Dong Feng receded like a tide.

"Cough! Cough-cough-cough!"

As soon as his mental energy was withdrawn, Qian Gu Dongfeng was like a fish out of water, panting heavily and coughing violently. Every breath aggravated his injuries, bringing excruciating pain. All his strength seemed to have been completely drained, and even moving a finger was extremely difficult.

"Very good, since you have already agreed to the position of Tower Master."

Lu Jun's voice rang out again, breaking the brief silence. He turned his gaze to the Qian Gu father and son, who lay there like dead dogs, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable demand. "Then, next up is the second installment of compensation between us regarding your injury to my teacher."

He paused, then clearly stated his request:

"I demand that your ancient family hand over that clan-protecting artifact, the Soul-Capturing Token!"

"what?!"

"Don't even think about it!!"

Qian Gu Dongfeng and Qian Gu Die Ting widened their eyes almost simultaneously, their eyes filled with disbelief and extreme anger.

Qian Gu Dongfeng, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, disregarded his injuries and roared angrily, "Lu Jun! Don't push your luck! You shameless bastard! This Soul-Capturing Token is the family's most treasured heirloom, passed down through generations! How could we possibly hand it over to you?!"

Qian Gu Die Ting was also trembling with anger, his voice hoarse:
"This item...this item is a relic passed down from the ancient, true deity, Medusa, the goddess of evil! It is a true divine artifact! It is the most treasured possession of my ancient family! How dare you...how dare you covet it?!"

They were filled with shock and anger. This Soul-Capturing Token was not only a divine artifact, but also contained a huge secret.

Each time the power of this Soul-Capturing Token is used, countless lives must be sacrificed to appease the remnant soul of Medusa, the goddess of evil, hidden deep within the iron token, in order to maintain the existence and power of this divine artifact.

For the sake of this plaque, the Qian Gu family has secretly shed countless innocent blood and committed countless heinous crimes.

This is not only a divine artifact, but also a symbol of their family's greatest stain and core strength throughout the ages!

Lu Jun's eyes suddenly sharpened, and a chilling killing intent spread out as if it were a tangible force, causing the surrounding temperature to plummet.
"I'll ask you one last time: submit it, or not?"

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried the weight of an ultimatum:
"Do you choose to hand over the Soul-Seizing Token now as compensation, in exchange for a chance for you and your father, as well as the Qian Gu family, to survive?"

"Or would you prefer me to take your lives first, and then take this plaque from your corpses?"

Qian Gu Dongfeng's eyes were bloodshot, and he still wanted to struggle and curse, but Qian Gu Die Ting, who was standing to the side, used his last strength to raise his hand to stop him.

Looking at Lu Jun's emotionless eyes, and then glancing at Xu Tiandi who was clearly uninvolved, Qian Gu Die Ting knew that any resistance was futile and would only bring about a faster destruction. As long as the green hills remain, there's always firewood to burn…

Qian Gu Die Ting seemed to have aged decades in an instant, his voice dry and hoarse, filled with endless weariness and humiliation:

"We...we...agreed to hand it over..."

As he spoke, he struggled to raise his left hand, which was still slightly mobile. Although his soul power was imprisoned, it seemed to have some kind of blood connection with the Soul-Capturing Token.

A flash of gray light appeared in his palm, and an object slowly emerged.

It was a hexagonal object, gray and unremarkable, like an ancient iron plaque that had been eroded by countless years.

However, the moment it appeared in the air, the sky, which had been slightly brighter due to the approaching dawn, suddenly dimmed, as if it had instantly turned from morning to dusk, and a cold and oppressive atmosphere spread.

The iron plate resembled a miniature black hole, greedily absorbing all the surrounding light.

Then, the iron plaque slowly floated up from Qian Gu Die Ting's palm, drifting into the air, and began to rapidly enlarge. In the blink of an eye, it turned into a huge gray plaque with a diameter of ten meters, floating there, facing Lu Jun's direction.

A chilling sensation, as if being stared at by countless cold, venomous snakes, instantly spread throughout Lu Jun's body! (End of Chapter)