Chapter 2477: Chapter 2480: Lu Zheng’s Assistance
"No need to be nervous, I will not harm this young friend."
Noticing Yan Li and the others’ vigilance, the elder was slightly taken aback, then chuckled and said, "Speaking of which, I must thank this young friend. If he hadn’t absorbed Lord Ancestral Dragon’s Sword Intent and exploded that Extraterritorial Alien Race’s soul body, I wouldn’t have been able to completely obliterate him."
"Thank you, young friend!"
After a pause, the elder cupped his fists and bowed deeply to Jiang Chen.
"There’s no need for such courtesy, senior!"
Jiang Chen hastily pushed away Yan Hu who was supporting him and Yun Hai who was shielding him, and respectfully returned the gesture, then softly probed, "Senior, are you perhaps City Lord Lu Zheng?"
"City Lord Lu?"
Yun Hai and the others’ expressions changed, looking at the elder in astonishment.
The elder smiled faintly, "Young friend is wise. I am indeed Lu Zheng. Just now, that alien person impersonated me. Though I was anxious, I was suppressing that alien’s physical body and couldn’t spare any power to expose him immediately. I hope young friend will forgive me."
"Senior, you are too courteous."
Jiang Chen gently waved his hand and glanced at the altar beneath his feet, a hint of solemnity in his eyes, "How should we deal with this body?"
"Haha, leave that to me. With the soul body dead, this physical body is much easier to handle!"
The elder spoke with a smile, his figure once again turning into a stream of light, rushing into the altar.
Jiang Chen glanced at the seemingly endless necro spirits below. Since the Extraterritorial Alien Race was slain, their aura had completely retracted, resembling lifeless objects, though they were originally such!
Buzzing!
A series of powerful waves emanated from beneath the altar, causing it to tremble violently. Jiang Chen and the others looked down, seeing glimmers of gold light faintly emerging from the altar below, as if a great battle was erupting below. Brutal waves emanated, and if not for the surrounding necro spirits, they would have wanted to leap off the altar for fear of being affected by the battle below.
After a while, the altar’s trembling ceased, and no more golden light emerged from within the altar.
Swoosh!
A golden light shot out from within the altar, once again transforming into the figure of Lu Zheng, though now his form was much more illusory.
"Haha, it’s resolved!"
Lu Zheng smiled softly, suddenly sensing something, and looked up in the direction of the central region of the plains, softly murmuring, "Is that old friend of mine also turning into a necro spirit?"
"Senior, you..."
Jiang Chen spoke softly, looking at Lu Zheng with worry.
Lu Zheng turned to Jiang Chen, noticing his expression, and with a gentle smile said, "I have existed for countless years and should have dissipated long ago."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen and the others’ expressions turned somber. For this senior who had resisted the Extraterritorial Alien Race, a deep sense of admiration arose in their hearts.
Glancing at the necro spirits below the altar, Lu Zheng’s eyes revealed a hint of sorrow, "I didn’t expect them all to turn into necro spirits, and even be refined into necro puppets by that Extraterritorial Alien Race. Truly detestable!"
Swish!
A brilliant golden light suddenly erupted from Lu Zheng’s body, spreading out and completely enveloping the necro spirits below.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Explosive sounds echoed as the necro spirits exploded, turning into clouds of gray mist, and then slowly dissipated under the golden light.
"Rest in peace, everyone!"
Lu Zheng’s eyes showed a hint of sadness, and Jiang Chen and the others’ eyes were filled with sorrow.
Glancing at Jiang Chen and the others, Lu Zheng made a gesture.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
Tens of thousands of necro spheres flew around Lu Zheng.
"Young friend, I shall give these to you. This should also be your purpose for coming here. Given your strength, acquiring them shouldn’t be difficult!"
Lu Zheng spoke softly, motioning for Jiang Chen to collect the necro spheres.
Jiang Chen didn’t decline, reaching out to collect all the necro spheres into his space ring.
"With young friend’s help this time, it allowed me to find release. However, I caused young friend to expend a precious sword intent, leaving my heart uneasy. This token is for young friend; perhaps it will be of some help when you reach the central region."
Lu Zheng looked at Jiang Chen with an apologetic expression, taking a glowing golden token from within and handing it over.
Jiang Chen was slightly stunned but reached out to accept the token, examining it briefly.
The token was very ancient, clearly an artifact from the distant past. One side bore a majestic city gate, and the other had the words "Linyang City" etched on it, likely an item from Linyang City.
Without hesitation, Jiang Chen stored the token in his space ring.
"Senior’s great righteousness is deeply admired by this young one. I assisted out of sincere willingness and did not expect any reward. Lord Ancestral Dragon’s Sword Intent left behind may also have been intended to intimidate the Extraterritorial Alien Race back then."
Jiang Chen bowed to Lu Zheng, "I too detest this invader deeply. I have accepted senior’s gift, so please don’t feel guilty. Being able to help senior is my good fortune!"
Lu Zheng was slightly taken aback, looking at Jiang Chen’s sincere gaze, nodding appreciatively.
Then, with some hesitation, Lu Zheng said, "Since young friend carries the Ancestral Dragon Sword and Lord Ancestral Dragon’s Dragon Qi, you must be the one chosen by Lord Ancestral Dragon. If someday you gain celestial abilities, would you be willing to help the Void Nether Realm completely eradicate the Extraterritorial Alien Race?"
"I dare not boast of eradicating the Extraterritorial Alien Race, but if they invade again, I am willing to fight to the death!"
Jiang Chen spoke solemnly, a determined look in his eyes.
He was no longer the naive person who first arrived in this Void Nether Realm. Over the years, he had vaguely deduced where the ancient great experts hailed from and the connection between the Void Nether Realm and Earth.
If the Extraterritorial Alien Race truly conquered the Void Nether Realm, Earth would likely suffer as well.
Therefore, even for Earth’s sake, he couldn’t stand by idly.
"Good!"
Lu Zheng’s eyes showed a hint of joy, "If young friend had rashly promised to eradicate the Extraterritorial Alien Race, I would have thought less of you. Given your sense of greater duty, I am about to dissipate, so I shall help young friend one last time to ease my guilt slightly, hoping young friend shall not refuse."
As soon as the words fell, without waiting for Jiang Chen’s response, Lu Zheng’s body trembled violently, transforming directly into a golden stream of light.
"Young friend, my consciousness will soon disperse. This Primordial Spirit Power will become pure energy, and how much you can absorb depends on you!"
A shout came from within the stream, transforming into a brilliant beam heading straight for Jiang Chen’s forehead.
Jiang Chen was slightly surprised but had no worries, opening his Sea of Consciousness defenses, allowing the beam to enter.
Simultaneously, three inconspicuous streams of light rushed into the Sea of Consciousness of Yan Hu and the others, rendering their gazes vacant and still, standing motionless.
