Until the battle ended, Lu Jun finally emerged from the mist, his expression calm and composed.
With just a slight effort, he had defeated Creature that reached the peak of the Warrior level. Hands in his pockets, he fought purely with his mind, not even acknowledging the concept of an opponent!
Over the past six months, Lu Jun hadn't merely refined his control over the stars and mastered high-level Water Magic; he had also advanced two newly awakened elements to the Intermediate Level. In the Summoning Element, he achieved the Intermediate-level spell [Contract Summoning], and in the Space Element, he acquired the Intermediate-level spell [Space Rhythm].
Within his spiritual world, six star regions shimmered brilliantly. A cerulean river dominated the center, surrounded by five star clusters. Among them, the moon-white and silver clusters, though smaller in scale compared to the other three, radiated equally intense light.
However, the former had yet to contract any summons at either the basic or intermediate level, rendering its combat power nearly nonexistent. The latter, under the meticulous guidance of Dean Xiao, had gained mastery over various techniques, shaping him into a well-rounded combatant.
As Nie Dong, who was suppressed beneath the phantom of a silver mountain, saw Lu Jun appear, he bared his fangs and glared at him furiously.
The vampire, feigning bravado, let out a menacing snarl. "A mage of the Hunter Alliance dares to strike at the noble Blood Clan? Do you understand the terror of the shadows? Anyone who dares to oppose us, no matter how highly ranked, will disappear without a trace!"
"We lurk in the darkness, watching your every move. Your family could be assassinated at any moment. If you know what's good for you, release me immediately!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Jun cast an indifferent glance at the grotesque, struggling mass in the deep pit of the courtyard and let out a cold snort.
Even after being subdued, this creature still had the audacity to act arrogant.
A Commander-level demon that could conceal itself within an urban setting and fixate on a single target at all times was indeed terrifying. Even a Super Mage would have to tread carefully to avoid a silent assassination.
If it were just himself, Lu Jun wouldn't care. But if the target were his family or anyone below the intermediate level, things would be different.
However, from what he knew, if the vampires truly dared to cross that line and break humanity's bottom line, they would no longer be tolerated. Otherwise, in the original story, when the Hunter Mages came to investigate, the Nie Clan immediately abandoned Nie Dong without hesitation.
These creatures were nothing more than sewer rats exposed to the light, they would perish!
Even Mo Fan, at the intermediate level, could make the vampires wary.
Thus, Lu Jun stepped on Nie Dong's bald, hideous head, which was barely protruding from the silver phantom mountain, and said indifferently, "What qualifications do you have to speak to me from a position of strength?"
"Mmmph! Mmmph!"
Nie Dong's face was crushed against the ground, his expression filled with humiliation. Just then, he was horrified to realize that thick mist had surged up all around him, blanketing the entire building. Layers of dense fog accumulated like clouds, forming an impenetrable barrier.
The mist absorbed sound, completely muting the intense battle that had just taken place within.
At the same time, the light refraction made it appear from the outside as if nothing had changed.
Nie Dong's voice trembled in despair. "This is... a Water Element Domain? You're a High Level Mage?!"
Indeed, beyond mastering high-level magic and reaching intermediate proficiency in two elements, Lu Jun's true achievement over the past six months was grasping a Domain, elevating himself into the ranks of upper-tier High Mages.
For him, this had been far smoother than it was for Mo Fan it was like a natural progression.
With Water Defense Fifth Tier, Water Repelling Bead, and White Jade Cream, not to mention his TideTalent, he had repeatedly experienced the sensation of a domain ahead of time. Coupled with the meticulous guidance of a Forbidden Curse Mage, mastering a domain was inevitable.
Failing to grasp one at this point would mean he was nothing but a piece of deadwood.
Lu Jun understood that a Water Element Domain was merely a starting point. Many extraordinary techniques could be derived from it, just like now, where he had transformed it into mist, enveloping everything.
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
Without hesitation, Lu Jun's eyes flickered with a transparent radiance as he activated an intermediate-level 3 Psychic Spell Memory Trama!
With the Summoning and Space elements both related to mental power, his magic cultivation had been continuously rising, bringing him closer and closer to the Fourth Realm.
At this moment, Nie Dong's mind was invaded, his body convulsing in agony as he let out a series of guttural howls.
Lu Jun swiftly combed through the vampire's memories, his expression growing darker by the second.
The Blood Clan had been luring countless adults and even minors into becoming their blood slaves in exchange for money.
Worse still, their stronghold the Northern Club was secretly imprisoning numerous women to serve as their personal blood supply and entertainment.
They had even invested in several ordinary hospitals to collect fresh blood.
At critical moments, all these people were nothing more than hostages and walking blood bags for the vampires.
Lu Jun frowned. Dealing with the Nie Clan's Blood Clan couldn't be done through brute force alone.
After all, vampires' greatest weapon was their ability to heal through blood absorption.
Take Nie Dong, for example had Lu Jun not subdued him swiftly and decisively, he would have been far more difficult to handle in a populated area, where he could freely consume blood to restore himself.
Boom!
Suddenly, Nie Dong's head burst open like a watermelon.
Lu Jun had extracted all the necessary information from his mind. Keeping such a creature alive was pointless, so he decisively executed him with a Psychic Sword.
"Ahhh!"
Inside the room, Liu Xian, who had been sitting there in a daze, already questioning her life choices, was completely stunned.
Seeing her "boyfriend" Nie Dong's skull shatter, his blood and brain matter splattering everywhere, she was momentarily unable to process what had just happened.
The horror and the gruesome sight made her scream.
Then, Liu Xian began to retch, her mind in turmoil from the intense sensory conflict.
Lu Jun traced a Star Map, releasing the initial-level Psychic Magic, Spiritual Ripple: Soothing. Transparent waves gently brushed over the enchanting woman's body, dispelling the shadows in her mind and mending the dark voids.
He shook his head and admonished, "Monsters are ultimately monsters; no matter how human-like they appear, they are not human. Consider this a lesson."
Liu Xian, under Nie Dong's subtle influence, had developed blind trust, requiring such a drastic method to shatter and rebuild her worldview.
Honestly, Lu Jun felt relieved. Flirting with men was one thing, but selling him out?
Getting herself lost was her own fault, but dragging her sister Liu Ru into it was unacceptable.
Soon, Liu Ru hurried downstairs, draping a sheet over her sister and wiping the corners of her mouth with a tissue.
She sincerely thanked Lu Jun, saying, "Thank you, Hunter Master. Without you, my sister and I would have suffered a fate worse than death. May I know your name?"
"It's nothing, just doing my job. I'm Lu Jun." He waved it off nonchalantly, then advised Liu Ru, "Take good care of your sister. Don't speak of today's events."
Liu Ru nodded quickly, her face resolute, "Yes, Master Mage, rest assured, we won't say a word. If threatened, we'd rather die."
"No need for that; we'll resolve it tonight." Lu Jun looked at the innocent girl, amused, and added, "This world isn't safe. I see potential in you; if possible, become a mage."
Hearing this, Liu Ru fell into deep thought. She had indeed felt the danger this time, a helplessness she never wanted to experience again.
Her family's situation wasn't great, but they could manage the 100,000 needed to awaken magic.
She resolved to become a powerful mage to protect herself and her family.
Stealing a glance at Lu Jun's stern profile, her cheeks flushed. Once she became powerful, she vowed to repay Master Lu's life-saving grace and follow him.
Unaware of Liu Ru's thoughts, Lu Jun felt a bit gratified. At least now, she could live as an ordinary girl. Given her potential before and after becoming a blood clan member, she might become a strong young mage in the future.