"Of course I do. You're the best!" The Gourmet's response was practical.
He had no idea that Luo Xianni was on Majesty's ship as well, or that she would be joining them on this mission.
One had to know that this almighty had never appeared before in such a long time!
The Gourmet didn't know Roxanne was with them, but Lan Jue did.
This was also the reason why he was able to cultivate in seclusion here without any worries.
If Roxanne couldn't protect him, then there weren't many in the world who could.
The aliens were strong, but this was human territory. It was impossible to have too many of them at once, and a small number were nothing in the face of a Nirvana-level being.
Roxanne hadn't been invited by Lan Jue, she'd come of her own volition. Lan Jue hadn't known at first, but Jun Yongye had used Captus to sense Roxanne's presence. He'd told Lan Jue, and that was when Lan Jue found out.
Roxanne's reason was simple. She wanted to protect her son.
Her exact words were: I'm here to protect you when Bupang isn't here.
I can't let anything happen to my son.
Although Jue Di had never acknowledged her as his godmother, she was a responsible and responsible woman.
She hadn't needed her help before, but Lan Jue's decision to go into seclusion to fuse with Captus and Demortus was too important. He'd contacted Roxanne before he went into seclusion to let her know he was coming.
Then the menacing alien, one that was as strong as a battleship, became a picture …
"How do we deal with it?" The Gourmet asked.
"There's no rush," Roxanne said. "We'll wait until my son's out of seclusion. He's the commander, so of course we'll listen to him.
I'm going back to sleep.
I've had a good sleep lately. Women need to sleep, that's how they stay beautiful. "She waved to the Gourmet and disappeared in a flash of silver.
The Gourmet couldn't help but shake his head as he looked at where she'd been standing. She really was a mysterious dragon whose head and tail were nowhere to be found!
However, this person's strength was indeed incomparably powerful!
Star Division had taken a large number of Skyfire Avenue's elites.
But not many people knew about it. The Wine Master, the Clockmaker, the Keeper and the Bookworm were all there, so there was no way anything could go wrong.
Since the Clockmaker's return, Skyfire Avenue's strength continued to grow.
On the surface, it seemed that a Nirvana-level Clairvoyant had fallen, but in fact, the Photographer had quietly returned and filled the gap. With the addition of the Clockmaker, their strength was unparalleled for the time being.
Now that the Three Alliances were united against a common enemy, even the Adept alliances of the North and West couldn't afford to go after the Avenue.
They all had a new goal in mind, a technological race to see who could develop the exuvium process first.
Who could get the most vital crystals?
Exuvium was the best way to win over talent. Once the research was complete, and with enough vital crystals, the Alliance's strength would skyrocket.
Everyone knew this, and so they worked hard to expand their armaments in preparation for the exuvium process. At the same time, they accelerated their research.
They poured all their resources into developing the exuvium process.
In terms of overall technology, the Northern Alliance had the advantage, followed by the Western Alliance.
However, the Eastern Alliance had its advantages as well. The Eastern Alliance had its advantages.
First of all, the Eastern Alliance was the first to develop the exuvium process. The Eastern Alliance's Tear of Neptune was the only Tear of Neptune produced.
In addition, the Keeper and Bookworm were Paragons themselves. They could conduct experiments that normal researchers wouldn't dare to attempt.
They'd personally experienced the benefits of the vital crystals.
As a result, they had the upper hand in exuvium research.
Although the Eastern Alliance wasn't a united front, everyone knew this was the best time for the Eastern Alliance to grow. Of the three Major Leagues, the Eastern Alliance was too weak.
The East was too weak, and the North had been eyeing the East for a long time.
If they could take advantage of this opportunity to grow stronger, or at least protect themselves, it would be a blessing in disguise.
This was why the Eastern Alliance was sparing no effort in supporting Skyfire Avenue's Star Division. What they wanted most was for the Star Division to bring back as many vital crystals as possible.
The exuvium process was based on vital crystals!
Without them, everything else was just empty talk.
The Gourmet returned to the surface and announced that the alarm had been lifted.
Lan Jue's worries had been resolved, and he felt a sense of relief.
Lan Jue, still in seclusion, had no idea what was happening. He was fighting the pain with everything he had.
After the thunder essence entered, Captus and Lan Jue's rate of assimilation was noticeably faster. Captus' power was too great, so it couldn't completely merge with Lan Jue's. That would only kill him.
But there was a way to do it.
That was the fusion of aura, will, and soul.
Once the three were combined, and with Captus's seal, Lan Jue would be able to withstand the power of the sword.
As his Discipline grew, so too would his ability to control the power of the sword.
Lan Jue's pain was excruciating, even though he hadn't fully absorbed the power of Captus. It was only through sheer willpower that he endured.
For the sake of Qian Lin!
For the sake of Hera's vengeance, he couldn't give up on the fusion.
To stand at the pinnacle of humanity, he had to be strong.
He craved power. He craved power.
He was willing to pay any price for it.
Seconds and minutes passed. Gradually the red light around Lan Jue began to ebb and flow less and less frequently. His aura began to settle, and his aura began to settle into a steady state.
Xuanyuan Shishi's face lit up with delight. He turned to the Pharmacist at his side. "It's about time.
It looks like it's going well!
I didn't expect him to be so compatible with Captus.
I always thought only space-type Adepts could merge with Captus. "
The Pharmacist heaved a sigh of relief. Although she'd merged with Occisus before, she didn't know what had happened.
She was relieved to hear Xuanyuan Shishi's words.
"At the time, I was also a little curious as to why Yongye would choose him.
Lan Jue doesn't have space-type Adepts. Was the fusion incomplete? "The Pharmacist asked.
Xuanyuan Shishi explained. "We chose him because of his potential and strength. But more importantly, his character.
What made us decide was the footage we saw of him on Taihua at the end of the tournament.
He was willing to sacrifice his own life to save others. Only a man like that deserves to be our master. "
The Pharmacist's eyes flashed with admiration. "He's done very well. I heard from the Clairvoyant that he was in grave danger, but Qianlin used her Silkworm Silkworm to save his life.
Otherwise, he would have died from overexertion. "
"Heaven helps the worthy," Xuanyuan Shishi said. "I can feel the fusion between him and Evernight. It's not as simple as it looks. He doesn't have space-type Adepts, but he must have some sort of treasure that allows him to merge.
Once he fuses with Captus, his thunderbolts will be imbued with the power of space. He'll be stronger than ever.
You have to work hard, sister. Don't let him surpass you.
Heh. "
The Pharmacist chuckled. "I'd be happy if he could surpass me. What's there to work hard for?"
The red light around Lan Jue slowly receded until it was completely gone. Only then did he calm down.
His skin was covered in a thick layer of sweat, but there was no filth. When he and Zhou Qian Lin had joined, his body had been cleansed. Combined with the daily baptism of protogenic lightning, there were very few impurities in his body.
There was a flash of red light, and the red light around Lan Jue retracted into his forehead.
There was a flash of red light, and a red rune appeared on his forehead. Then it slowly faded away.
Without the barrier of light, both the Pharmacist and Xuanyuan Shishi could sense Lan Jue's presence.
His aura was steady, and didn't look much different than before. His cultivation hadn't improved, either – he was still at the peak of ninth level.
Suddenly, Lan Jue's eyes opened.
There was a flash of crimson light, and the Pharmacist, who had been staring at him, felt as though her mind was being pulled away from her. It felt as though it was being pulled out of her body.
He hurriedly focused his mind to guard himself, and only then did he manage to stabilize his emotions.
Xuanyuan Shishi smiled, as though nothing had happened. "Congratulations, you've succeeded."
The red light faded, and Lan Jue was back to normal. She smiled. "Thank you.
It's a success.
When will you and Qian Lin begin? "
Xuanyuan Shishi chuckled. "You're an impatient one.
There's no rush. Rest for a while, we'll talk about it when you've recovered.
Otherwise, how will you bear the pain for her? "
"Alright." Lan Jue didn't decline. She rose to her feet and began to bathe.
The warm water washed over her body, and it was comforting.
The process was complete. Although his power hadn't increased, Lan Jue knew he'd reached a new level.
He was a Paragon!
(To be continued.)