Based on the knowledge within the White Tiger Pendant, Lu Jun knew that Taibai Xin Metal was the special metal most suited for the Tai'a Divine Sword.
To others, refining it into a magic tool would be rather useless, but for a Metal-element natal magic tool, devouring an entire ore vein and refining its essence could amplify the effect of "Edge Tempering."
Perhaps after every brutal battle, the Tai'a Divine Sword's quality and killing power would rise another level. When paired with Basic-tier Level Five Awakening Magic, it was a perfect match, allowing its autonomous evolution ability to be pushed to the extreme.
Moreover, all things in the world are divided into yin and yang. Where there is Xin Metal, there is Geng Metal.
When these two metals are gathered and fused, an unexpected and profound transformation occurs, forming Taibai Gengxin Marrow, which points directly to the supreme origin of the Metal Element.
Thus, if Lu Jun chose Taibai Xin Metal as his Advanced-tier metal, then the path of his Super-tier Metal Element would be set as well.
"I've decided. This metal it is,"
Lu Jun said casually to Davin.
"No problem," Davin agreed without hesitation. "Pure White Grinding Essence Metal is rare, but its applications are limited, so its value isn't that high. There's only this small ore vein within Africa—I'll give it all to you."
"Many thanks, Lord Davin."
Hearing this, Lu Jun was delighted. In truth, it was only because the Metal Element hadn't been widely developed that an ore vein pointing directly to the essence of the Metal Element remained obscure.
After all, any magical metal more or less carried traces of other elemental attributes.
Take Dragon-pattern Nether Gold for example—it possessed certain Death Element characteristics. Or the two materials Dean Xiao had chosen for him earlier, Featherflight Gold and Voidlight Copper, which were mixed with Space and Chaos Element energies.
Only Taibai Gengxin Metal was pure and flawless, perfectly aligned with the true intent of the Metal Element.
Soon, Davin instructed his subordinates to bring over the African ore vein maps and title deeds and handed them over directly.
While Lu Jun waited patiently, he unexpectedly saw a mage hurry in from outside and whisper something into Davin's ear.
Davin's expression immediately changed, and he said gravely to Lu Jun, "There's some bad news. A small problem has occurred at the White Grinding Essence Metal ore vein—it's been occupied by a group of snake-scorpion demon tribes. The original city has been abandoned, and they've retreated to the Cape of Good Hope."
"I'm truly sorry. How about you wait for a while? Once we free up manpower and repel the rampaging snake-scorpion clan, we'll transfer it to you."
To be honest, Davin was being fair and responsible. Most people would say that once the property was handed over, whatever happened afterward had nothing to do with them.
But Lu Jun frowned slightly, a bad feeling rising in his heart.
"I'm in urgent need of it. How long will it take you to clear out the snake-scorpion clan?"
After a moment of silence, Davin replied,
"Unclear. The situation on the African continent is complicated right now. The Undead Empire of Khufu is reviving, the succession struggle of the snake-scorpion lineage continues, the Sahara is expanding, and even more Emperors are getting involved."
"The Cape of Good Hope Association is short on manpower. For matters like this, we'll selectively abandon them and consider recovery only after the unrest subsides."
Lu Jun understood. Especially for a 'low-value' ore vein like Taibai Xin Metal, its recovery priority would surely be near the bottom.
"Forget it," he said after some thought. "How strong is the snake-scorpion tribe occupying the White Grinding Essence Metal mine?"
Davin seemed to guess what Lu Jun was thinking and shook his head.
"There's suspected to be Monarch-level Lesser Scorpion Queen, commanding an army of a hundred thousand snake-scorpion monsters. Without five or six Super-tier mages, don't even think about it."
Hearing this, Lu Jun considered carefully before saying, "Give me the address of the ore vein. I'll take it myself."
At these words, Davin hesitated, then ultimately said nothing. He had already given a warning—the consequences would be Lu Jun's own responsibility.
Of course, Lu Jun didn't forget to ask the African Magic Association for compensation. The Cape of Good Hope didn't argue much and was happy to have a Super-tier mage willing to hunt a Monarch-level demon, granting two to three hundred million as a clearing fee.
At noon, Lu Jun returned to the room, and his elder sister Lu Mei asked,
"How did it go?"
He explained the entire situation. Neither woman objected. They both knew Lu Jun's strength—he had already killed more than one Monarch-level creature, and conquering a snake-scorpion tribe was no problem.
Lu Jun himself was itching for action. Apart from the Nether Serpent Undead Lord, his undead space was still empty. He could continue refining fresh corpses into undead to replenish it. Moreover, the essence within the White Tiger Pendant was close to being exhausted and urgently needed replenishment.
The three packed up and left the city, heading straight for the Taibai Xin Metal ore vein.
This small ore vein wasn't far from the Cape of Good Hope, just over a hundred kilometers away.
When the trio arrived above the Taibai Xin Metal mining area and looked down at the yellowed land below,
They saw snake-scorpion monsters everywhere—some lazily basking in the sun on the undulating hills, others burrowing into the shaded mountain slopes and intertwining in mating clusters, so densely packed that they covered several kilometers.
The density was enough to make one nauseous.
Suddenly, Jun Yaojin pointed ahead and said, "Look at the mountaintop—it's Medusa the Scorpion Lord!"
Lu Jun and his sister followed her gaze. At the summit stood a towering statue-like beauty. Her lower body was a massive brownish-red scorpion form, while her upper body was that of a mature human woman, with a seductive face and a voluptuous figure.
Only the beauty's hair—composed of writhing, dancing venomous pythons—revealed her inhuman nature. Each poisonous snake hung over ten meters long, hundreds of snake heads twisting and flailing in a terrifying display.
This Scorpion Lord Medusa stood several dozen meters tall, her aura heavy and vast. She stood atop the mountain peak, sunlight glinting off the fine scales covering her body, shining brilliantly like a queen of absolute authority.
Lu Mei said softly, "She looks stronger than the Jiehai Serpent Lord."
Medusa had not noticed them and was sleeping peacefully.
A hazy azure radiance enveloped Lu Jun and the other two. With the Imaginary Domain combined with Mid-tier Level Five Psychic Magic — Mind Stealth, and relying on his Spiritual Heaven Stage cultivation, anything below the Emperor level was like an unguarded land to him.
Not even Medusa or wraiths, who excelled at psychic demonic arts, were exceptions.
"Quick battle, quick resolution. I'll deal with the Scorpion Lord,"
Lu Jun said in a deep voice. His hands moved swiftly as he traced star patterns. Behind him, a moon-white gate emerged, and more than three hundred Warrior-level beasts and two or three Commander-level creatures surged out in a vast tide, filling the sky.
He activated the Spirit Engraving Art. This time, he summoned Wind–Flame–Thunder Rocs. The gigantic birds spread their wings wide, their bodies wreathed in crimson flames, green cyclones spiraling around them, with arcs of lightning flickering as they hovered in the heavens like a vast expanse of tri-colored clouds.
The natural nemesis of snake–scorpion monsters was avian demon creatures. Birds devouring snakes was as easy as eating spicy strips.
This was not the end.
With a single thought, Lu Jun formed another constellation and released Curse Element High-tier Magic — Netherworld Ghost Punishment. A massive rift opened overhead, and two massive ghostly figures drilled out, standing beneath the firmament.
Finally, he did not forget his Summoning Element Dimensional Summoned Beast and Contract Summoned Beast either. The Night Thunder Dream Beast and the Mermaid Holy Spirit appeared in succession.
He even opened his undead space. In the void, a dense blood diagram interwove, and amid surging bloodlight that shot into the sky, a majestic black serpentine body descended, diving straight toward the mountain peak.
In the blink of an eye, Lu Jun had unleashed summons from three magic elements in a torrent, filling both sky and land with his fighters. He was not far from the realm of commanding an army alone.
Roar! Roar! Roar!
As the concealed psychic light observed from above, terrifying roars shook the Taibai mining area. Countless enemies suddenly burst forth from every corner, forming a wild flood that surged toward the snake–scorpion tribe entrenched in the mountain range.
A bloody battle erupted in an instant.
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