Chapter 133 The Global Xuanmen Respect the Alliance Leader!
Chapter 133 The Global Xuanmen Respect the Alliance Leader!
The cardinal, holding the golden scepter passed down through the ages, presented it to Lu Jingchen with both hands, his voice respectful to the point of piety:
"Master Lu, from this day forward, the entire global Vatican is willing to acknowledge you as its Lord. All the power, scriptures, and ritual implements of the Vatican are at your disposal. If you break this oath, may you be struck down by heaven and earth."
Behind him, thousands of cultivators simultaneously knelt on one knee and shouted in unison:
"We are willing to regard Master Lu as our common leader!"
The sound resounded throughout the Vatican, echoing among the ancient buildings.
Lu Jingchen took the golden scepter, casually handed it to Elder Qingfeng beside him, and said indifferently:
"Get up. I don't need your loyalty, I just want you to remember to do good deeds and stop aiding and abetting evil."
"Yes! I will follow Master Lu's teachings!"
Just then, a roar came from the sky. More than a dozen helicopters flew in from a distance and landed on the square. Among those who disembarked from the helicopters were Chinese Taoist priests in robes, Japanese Onmyoji in kimonos, African priests in voodoo robes, and leaders of various esoteric sects from around the world.
Upon seeing Lu Jingchen, they all quickly stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
"The Celestial Master's Mansion of Longhu Mountain hereby recognizes Master Lu as the leader of the Xuanmen Alliance!"
"The Maoshan Sect is willing to obey the Alliance Leader's orders!"
"From now on, the Japanese Bureau of Yin and Yang will follow Master Lu's lead!"
"African voodoo cult, I'm willing to serve you like a dog!"
In just one hour, hundreds of Xuanmen forces around the world announced their allegiance to Lu Jingchen.
Everyone knows that it was Lu Jingchen who defeated Chi You's clone and saved the world. He is not only the most skilled martial artist in the world, but also the only one capable of fighting against Chi You. Choosing him as the leader of the alliance is the will of the people.
Ma Xiaodong and Shi Lei also brought 500 elite martial arts association members from China. Seeing the grand spectacle in the square, the two were so excited their faces turned red.
"Big brother! You're awesome! Now all the Xuanmen sects in the world listen to you!" Ma Xiaodong rushed up and gave Lu Jingchen a big bear hug.
Shi Lei also came over, looking at him with admiration, and said:
"Brother, Chairman Lin has already brought his private luxury cruise ship, the 'True Dragon,' here. It's equipped with state-of-the-art weaponry and detection equipment, and it's ready to depart for Bermuda at any time!"
Lu Jingchen nodded and looked at Lu Xuanfeng:
"Master, you've just recovered, so why don't you stay in the Vatican to recuperate? I'll go to Bermuda to deal with Chi You, and then I'll come back to pick you up."
Lu Xuanfeng shook his head, his eyes resolute:
"No, I must go with you. I released Chi You, and I must end him myself. Moreover, in the last dragon's lair, there are things I left behind that can help you completely eliminate Chi You."
Seeing the determination in his master's eyes, Lu Jingchen had no choice but to nod in agreement:
"Okay, let's go together."
That afternoon, the luxury cruise ship "True Dragon" departed from the port of Rome and headed towards the Bermuda Triangle.
The cruise ship was escorted by more than a dozen warships from various countries. Major world powers such as the United States, Russia, and China had all dispatched their most advanced destroyers and nuclear submarines, under Lu Jingchen's command.
After all, if Chi You were to be resurrected, the entire world would be destroyed. This was no longer just Lu Jingchen's battle, but a battle for all of humanity.
The cruise ship sailed in the Atlantic Ocean for three days.
That afternoon, the sky suddenly darkened. The once calm sea was suddenly churned up with waves tens of meters high. All the ship's electronic equipment malfunctioned simultaneously, the compass spun wildly, emitting a crackling electrical sound.
"Oh no! We've entered the Bermuda Triangle restricted area!" The captain's expression changed drastically. "The magnetic field here is too abnormal; all our equipment is unusable!"
As soon as the words were spoken, a huge crack suddenly appeared in the sea. A giant octopus, hundreds of meters long, emerged from the sea. Its tentacles were thicker than buckets, covered with suckers, and dripped with black venom.
"It's a deep-sea monster corrupted by Chi You's power!" Elder Mingyue shouted, drawing his peach wood sword and preparing to charge forward.
"No need, I'll do it."
Lu Jingchen stopped her, then leaped into the air.
His golden dragon wings unfolded, shimmering in the sunlight.
"You beast, how dare you act so presumptuously here!"
Lu Jingchen shouted and punched the giant octopus's head.
"Boom!"
With a loud bang, the giant octopus's head was smashed open, and black blood sprayed across the entire sea surface.
Its tentacles struggled frantically for a few moments before crashing back into the sea, creating a huge splash.
Everyone on the ship cheered.
"Alliance Leader Lu is awesome!"
"That was awesome! He killed such a huge sea monster with just one punch!"
Lu Jingchen landed on the deck and dusted off his hands. He looked at the dark sea in the distance, his expression grave.
"This is just the beginning. The closer we get to the dragon's lair, the stronger the monsters we'll encounter. Everyone, be prepared."
Sure enough, along the way, they encountered many more marine creatures modified by Chi You's power. There were mutated sharks tens of meters long, giant jellyfish that could spew venom, and sea monsters that could emit ultrasonic waves. But Lu Jingchen dealt with them all one by one.
That evening, the cruise ship finally arrived at the center of the Bermuda Triangle.
The sea here was unusually calm, like a black mirror. There wasn't a single star in the sky, and even the moon was obscured by dark clouds.
Lu Jingchen stood at the bow of the ship and took out seven pieces of the Dragon's Lair Jade Pendant pieced together. The jade pendant emitted a faint golden light, pointing to a certain location beneath the sea surface.
"The dragon's lair is down there," Lu Jingchen said, pointing to the sea. "We'll go down first thing tomorrow morning."
Everyone nodded, their faces showing solemn expressions.
They knew that the real battle would begin tomorrow.
Chi You's true form has been sleeping beneath this calm sea for five thousand years.
Tomorrow, they will face the most powerful enemy in human history.
It's either victory or destruction.
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