ragginovel Chapter 140 The Vampire Prince's Usurpation Was Counterattacked and He Was Killed!
Chapter 140 The Vampire Prince's Usurpation Was Counterattacked and He Was Killed!
Three days later, an emergency global meeting of Xuanmen (mystical arts) was held in Jiangzhou.
Thousands of leaders from the Xuanmen sect around the world gathered at the international conference center of the Genting Hotel. The atmosphere in the conference hall was heavy; everyone was pale-faced and whispering about what had happened at Kunlun Mountain.
"In three months, a million-strong Abyss Legion will invade... What are we going to do?"
"If even the vanguard is this powerful, then wouldn't the Lord of the Abyss be even more terrifying?"
"We're no match for them... How about... we surrender?"
"Surrender? You're insane! Those monsters will eat us all!"
Just then, Lu Jingchen walked into the conference hall.
Everyone immediately fell silent, stood up, and bowed respectfully to Lu Jingchen.
"Alliance Leader Lu!"
Lu Jingchen walked to the podium and pressed the remote control. On the big screen, the image of the Abyss Legion gathering, extracted from Mei's memories, appeared.
Looking at the endless monsters on the screen, everyone gasped and their faces showed despair.
"As everyone has seen," Lu Jingchen's voice was calm yet firm. "Three months from now, the Abyss Legion will invade Earth through a massive passage in the Amazon rainforest. This is the greatest crisis in human history. If we cannot stop them, humanity will be wiped out, and Earth will become a colony of the Abyss."
"But we cannot give up. We defeated Chi You, who was so powerful. The Abyss Legion is terrifying, but as long as we unite, we will surely defeat them!"
No sooner had the words left his mouth than a chilling voice suddenly rang out:
"Unity? Why should we unite around a greenhorn like you?"
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a middle-aged man in a black suit slowly stand up. His face was pale, his lips were blood red, and his eyes were flashing with a red light. He was none other than Cain, the prince of the European vampires.
He has lived for over a thousand years and is the oldest and most powerful vampire in Europe. He has always lived in seclusion, but this time he suddenly appeared at the conference.
"Prince Cain, what do you mean by that?" the Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain asked, frowning.
"What do you mean?" Cain sneered. "What I mean is, Lu Jingchen is completely unfit to be the alliance leader! He struggles so much even as a mere vanguard officer, how could he possibly lead us to defeat the Abyss Legion?"
"I think he's a jinx! If he hadn't broken Chi You's seal, the Abyss Passage wouldn't have crumbled! Now he's dragged us all into war, but he has no ability to protect us!"
The leaders of several ancient European families behind him immediately echoed:
"That's right! Prince Cain is right! Lu Jingchen is not worthy to be the alliance leader!"
"Prince Cain has lived for over a thousand years, possesses immense strength and vast knowledge, making him the best candidate for leader!"
"We elect Prince Cain as the new global leader of the Mystic Alliance! To lead us against the Abyss Legion!"
The conference room erupted in uproar.
Many people hesitated. Cain was indeed very strong, and having lived for over a thousand years, he held great prestige. In comparison, Lu Jingchen was too young, and many people still had doubts about his abilities.
Ma Xiaodong slammed his fist on the table in anger: "What nonsense are you spouting! If it weren't for our eldest brother, we would have been killed by Chi You long ago! Now that our eldest brother is leading us against the Abyss, you're stabbing us in the back! Do you have no conscience at all?!"
"Conscience?" Cain scoffed. "Conscience is worthless in the face of survival. Lu Jingchen, if you know what's good for you, hand over the position of alliance leader now, and I might make you a vice leader. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite."
Lu Jingchen looked at him, a mocking smile playing on his lips: "You're not polite? I'd like to see just how you're being impolite."
"Since you won't listen to reason, I'll have no choice but to take action!" A murderous glint flashed in Cain's eyes, and he appeared before Lu Jingchen in a flash. His nails became sharp and long, coated with black venom, and he clawed towards Lu Jingchen's heart.
His speed was as fast as lightning, even faster than the previous Mei.
Everyone gasped in alarm, thinking that Lu Jingchen was in danger this time.
But Lu Jingchen remained seated, motionless. Just as Cain's claws were about to grab him, he suddenly raised his hand and seized Cain's wrist.
"Snap!"
With a sharp crack, Cain's wrist was snapped in two.
"ah--!"
Cain let out a piercing scream, staring at Lu Jingchen in disbelief: "Impossible! How could you be so fast?!"
"There are many things you don't know," Lu Jingchen said coldly, casually tossing Cain away.
Cain slammed against the wall, spitting out a mouthful of black blood. He struggled to his feet, his eyes filled with venom: "I'll fight you to the death!"
He suddenly opened his mouth, revealing two sharp fangs, and pounced towards Lu Jingchen.
"act recklessly."
Lu Jingchen snorted coldly, stood up, and punched Cain in the chest.
"Bang!"
Cain's body was instantly pierced, and his heart was completely shattered.
His eyes widened, he fell to the ground, and his body slowly turned to ashes.
The entire venue fell into a deathly silence.
Everyone was stunned, staring at Lu Jingchen in disbelief.
Cain, a vampire prince who had lived for over a thousand years, was actually killed by Lu Jingchen in just two moves?!
Lu Jingchen dusted off his hands and glanced at the European family leaders who had just echoed Cain.
The men trembled with fear and fell to their knees with a thud.
"Alliance Leader Lu, spare us! We were wrong! We'll never dare to do it again!"
"We've been bewitched by Cain! Please, have mercy on us!"
Lu Jingchen said calmly, "Considering this is your first offense, I'll let you off this time. But if there's a next time, Cain will be your fate."
"Yes, yes, yes! We will definitely obey Alliance Leader Lu's orders! We will never dare to have any disloyal thoughts again!" The group kowtowed repeatedly.
Lu Jingchen walked back to the platform and looked at the crowd: "Is there anyone else who is dissatisfied? You can step forward now."
Everyone lowered their heads, not daring to speak.
Just kidding, even Cain was killed in two moves, who would dare to disagree?
"Since no one objects, I hereby declare that from this day forward, all Xuanmen forces worldwide must unconditionally obey the Alliance's commands. Anyone who deserts in the face of battle or betrays the country will be executed without mercy!"
"Yes! We will obey the Alliance Leader's command!" Everyone responded in unison, their voices loud and clear, echoing throughout the entire conference hall.
Lu Jingchen nodded and continued, "Next, I will announce several appointments. First, the Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain is appointed as the Vice Leader of the Alliance, responsible for the defense of the Eastern Theater; second, the Head of the Maoshan Sect is appointed as the Vice Leader of the Alliance, responsible for the defense of the Southern Theater; third, the Cardinal of the Holy See is appointed as the Vice Leader of the Alliance, responsible for the defense of the Western Theater; fourth..."
He announced more than a dozen appointments, dividing the world into eight war zones, each headed by the most powerful leader of the Xuanmen sect.
Everyone listened attentively, not daring to voice any objections.
Just then, Lu Jingchen suddenly changed the subject: "Finally, I appoint Su Baicao, the sect leader of the Southeast Asian Hundred Herbs Sect, as the Alliance's Alchemy Master and Barrier Master, responsible for global elixir refining and barrier deployment. All forces must unconditionally cooperate with the Hundred Herbs Sect's work and must not delay in any way."
These words caused another uproar in the room.
Everyone looked at an old man in the corner, dressed in coarse linen clothes and with gray hair. He was Su Baicao, the leader of the Hundred Herbs Sect.
The Hundred Herbs Sect is a small sect in Southeast Asia with only a few dozen disciples. They make a living by healing the sick and saving lives, and never engage in fighting. Before this meeting, many people didn't even know that such a sect existed.
"What?! Appoint the Hundred Herbs Sect as the leader of alchemy and the leader of barriers? Are you kidding me?"
"Exactly! They only know how to treat minor ailments like headaches and fevers; how could they possibly concoct elixirs to fight against abyssal monsters?"
"And what about barriers? They can't even set up the most basic defensive array, how are they going to deploy a global barrier?"
"Has Alliance Leader Lu lost his mind? How could he entrust such an important position to a small sect?"
Discussions rose and fell, and many people showed expressions of dissatisfaction.
Su Baicao was also stunned. He quickly stood up, waving his hands and saying, "Alliance Leader Lu, no, no! I... I'm not capable enough to shoulder such a heavy responsibility. You should find someone else."
Lu Jingchen walked up to him with a smile and patted him on the shoulder: "Sect Leader Su, you don't need to be modest. I know that the Hundred Herbs Sect has inherited the medical skills and formations of the ancient Shennong. Your Hundred Herbs Pill can cure all poisons and also improve cultivation; your Hundred Herbs Barrier can effectively block the demonic energy of the abyss and purify the polluted land. These are exactly what we need right now."
He turned to the crowd and said, "I know many people look down on the Hundred Herbs Sect, thinking they only know how to heal and save lives, not how to fight. But I tell you, in this war, elixirs and protective barriers are more important than any martial art. Without elixirs, our wounded cannot be healed; without protective barriers, our defenses will be easily breached."
"Sect Leader Su and the disciples of the Hundred Herbs Sect, though they don't fight, protect countless lives in their own way. They are the true heroes!"
After speaking, Lu Jingchen bowed deeply to Su Baicao.
Su Baicao was stunned, and tears welled up in her eyes.
The Hundred Herbs Sect has existed for over a thousand years, yet it has always been looked down upon, with people calling them idle, wandering healers. Never before has anyone respected them or recognized their value as much as Lu Jingchen.
"Alliance Leader Lu..." Su Baicao said, choking back tears, "Rest assured! Even if it costs me my life, I, Su Baicao, will lead the disciples of the Hundred Herbs Sect to refine enough pills and set up all the protective barriers! I will absolutely not let you down!"
Lu Jingchen nodded and said to everyone, "From today onwards, anyone who dares not cooperate with the Hundred Herbs Sect is an enemy of me, Lu Jingchen, and the entire alliance!"
"Yes! We will obey the Alliance Leader's orders!"
Everyone responded in unison, and no one dared to object anymore. Those who had previously looked down on the Hundred Herbs Sect all lowered their heads in shame.
Immediately after the meeting, the world entered a state of full preparedness.
Governments from various countries fully cooperated with the Xuanmen Alliance, mobilizing all their human, material, and financial resources.
Countless young people joined the Xuanmen Alliance to learn martial arts and magic.
In the factory, people are working overtime to produce weapons and equipment.
The disciples of the Hundred Herbs Sect traveled all over the world, setting up Hundred Herbs Barriers in various important cities and military bases.
Inside the alchemy room, Su Baicao and her disciples worked day and night to refine Baicao Pills and various healing and detoxifying pills.
Lu Jingchen led the core members to all eight dragon lairs to reinforce the seals and train the alliance's army.
As the days passed, the day of the Abyss Legion's invasion drew ever closer.
That day, Lu Jingchen stood on the top floor of the Cloud Top Hotel, looking down at the bustling city below.
Su Muyue walked to his side and gently took his hand: "What are you thinking about?"
Lu Jingchen gazed at the distant sky and said softly, "I'm wondering, can we win the war three months from now?"
Su Muyue leaned on his shoulder and said gently, "We will definitely win. Because you are here, because all of us are working hard. We will definitely protect our homeland."
Lu Jingchen nodded and gripped the Dragon's Lair Jade Pendant tightly in his hand.
He could sense that terrifying aura was getting closer and closer from the direction of the Amazon rainforest.
The Abyss Legion has arrived.
But he and all of humanity are ready.
Humanity will prevail in this war.