Chapter 114 – 114: Metal Element Level 3, Calamity of Death

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

Inside the Jin Yuan Apartment, Lu Jun sat cross-legged before him, with a heavy yet exquisitely noble flying sword embedded upright in a box.

The entire blade was refining itself, seemingly slimming down, but the weight and thickness akin to a war saber remained. Black magical energy surged over its surface, entwined with platinum radiance.

A strong aura of ominous death emanated from the sword, accompanied by a peerlessly sharp sword aura that surged upward, slicing toward the ceiling. It brushed past the nearby residents, making their skin sting.

Lu Mei, his elder sister, sensed the threat, awakening from deep meditation. She quickly looked at her brother, surprised.

“You’ve fused the second type of metal into your Metal Element?”

Lu Jun didn’t answer, focusing entirely on the transformation of his Life-bound Sword. He could sense a vast energy surging within it, a remarkable spiritual evolution that trembled slightly, resonating with his mind as if it were an extension of himself.

A hallmark of a powerful magic tool—an innate spirit. Once unleashed, it could even fight autonomously.

Soon, the black-gold dragon-patterned flying sword lifted itself, transforming into a streak of dark light and disappearing into Lu Jun’s forehead.

Boom!

He immersed himself in his spiritual world—a vast platinum-hued star cloud where a pitch-black sword mark continuously released a boundless warmth, akin to the nourishment of dragon energy. It expanded the star cloud, shattering its previous limits, causing it to swell several times over—reaching Level 3.

Previously, while cultivating in the Three Step Tower, Lu Jun had already reached the peak of Level 2. Now, with the new metal fusion, he instantly broke through.

Metal Mid-tier Level 3: [Artifact Control · Magnetic Absorption]

Aside from a significant increase in magic energy compared to Level 2, the effect had undergone subtle changes.

Firstly, the number of divided swords doubled—now fourteen flying swords in total. Secondly, his Life-bound Magic Tool could absorb metallic ions through its magnetic properties, storing power and then releasing an overclocked burst, temporarily amplifying its damage output two to three times.

However, after use, it required some recovery time before it could be executed again.

Even from a mere description, one could grasp the immense lethality at the peak of the Mid-tier.

At the same time, Lu Jun also sensed that the dragon energy imbued within his Life-bound Sword Mark was refining his physique, enhancing his qi and blood, strengthening his muscles, bones, and skin—his entire body brimming with power. His well-defined muscles were now perfect, surging with boundless vitality.

After his Mid-tier breakthrough, two cycles of baptism from the Tide Spirit Seed, and now this advancement, Lu Jun suspected that his physique had truly reached the level of a Servant-class demon. If those Giant-Eyed Ape Rats from back then appeared now, he dared to take them on barehanded!

But that wasn’t all.

From the black-gold dragon-patterned sword, Lu Jun gleaned additional information—the first special effect, [Hardness], had further evolved as the newly integrated durable metal strengthened it, condensing into [Diamond Toughness].

Now, forget ordinary Monarchs—even Supreme Monarchs couldn’t break it. Furthermore, it seemed to possess a degree of magic immunity, likely derived from the true dragon’s power within the Dragon-Patterned Nether Iron. This meant it had completely shed the traditional weaknesses of the Metal Element.

In the future, attaining Immortality was only a matter of time. Even if Lu Jun perished, this magic weapon might remain forever, passed down through generations, protecting humanity.

But more importantly, a second, formidable special effect had emerged—[Calamity of Death].

When Lu Jun learned about its properties, he inhaled sharply.

Any part of the body struck by his sword would ignore most magical and physical defenses, inflicting true damage. Moreover, the inflicted wound would be permanently enshrouded by Calamity Qi, preventing it from ever healing.

The ominous curse within the Dragon-Patterned Nether Iron, combined with its deathly and baleful energies, had fully manifested.

A more precise term for this effect would be [Calamity Qi], pushing the Metal Element’s lethal capabilities to new heights. With a single slash, calamity descends, life reaches its end—hence, the name Calamity of Death.

At this moment, Lu Jun felt relieved that he hadn’t chosen to play it safe with Feathergold or Void Light Copper.

The former’s spatial-cutting ability was decent, but now, with Mid-tier’s Overclocking ability and Calamity of Death, he could achieve a similar effect. As for the latter, it was simply a weaker version of Calamity of Death, only negating elemental defenses while being less effective against physical defenses.

“I struck gold! True damage with every slash—who can withstand this? My output is no longer limited by my magic energy!”

He thought of True Dragons. These magical creatures were terrifyingly powerful because of their absurd magic and physical immunity. But now, Calamity of Death rendered those defenses useless. Though his current level might inflict negligible damage, even a dull blade could kill a dragon if it sliced enough times!

This was truly a Dragon-Slaying Sword!

And as he grew stronger, everything would have a visible health bar. If it had a health bar, even gods could be slain!

Lu Jun awoke from his meditation, summoning his newly evolved black-gold dragon-patterned sword. It was sleek and refined, yet maintained a dignified heaviness—a perfect balance of rigidity and flexibility, akin to a True Dragon’s physique.

At the junction between the blade and the hilt, two ancient Qin-style seal characters had faintly begun to form—though not yet fully shaped, they vaguely read “Tai Ah”.

“Tai Ah Sword!”

He muttered its name, feeling an innate resonance and joy from deep within his soul. At the same time, he pondered—legendary swords had spirits and would manifest their true names.

However, Lu Jun was well aware of Tai Ah Sword’s great historical significance. It had been a powerful demon-slaying weapon of the Qin Dynasty for over two thousand years, a divine artifact bestowed by fate. Later, it disappeared into the annals of history.

And now, his Life-bound Magic Tool had condensed this name.

“Could there really be such a thing as destiny?”

“The Dragon-Patterned Nether Iron… My ancestors truly were of royal heritage. Compared to Bo City and Xiadao, our lineage is far more orthodox—there’s still some foundation left behind, and it has all benefited me.”

Lu Jun clicked his tongue in wonder but didn’t dwell on it too much. He quite liked the name Tai Ah.

Calling it Shock Gold Heavy Sword or Black-Gold Dragon-Patterned Sword felt off—true weapons needed names!

As for whether he could live up to its legacy? Lu Jun had great ambitions. Among his peers, he was confident he could surpass even Mo Fan. What was there to be unconfident about?

He also knew the grand trajectory of future events, and he was determined to obtain that thing in the Ancient Capital. If he couldn’t reach the pinnacle of a Five-Element Forbidden Curse Mage, then he might as well go home and raise pigs!

Lu Mei had been observing for a while. Seeing her brother’s significant progress, she covered her mouth and chuckled.

“So? How are your gains?”

Lu Jun smugly explained Calamity of Death, then boasted,

“Big Sis, if you still can’t cast High-tier magic, defeating you will be effortless for me.”

Hearing this, Lu Mei was first astonished, then pursed her lips. She flicked Lu Jun’s forehead, snorting,

“A sister is always a sister! How dare you think of bullying me? Have you lost your mind?”

“Turns out the saying ‘Discipline your younger brother early’ is absolutely true,” Lu Jun thought, swallowing nervously. Even when angry, his sister was incredibly charming.

Then, he cleared his throat to hide his reaction and said, “For the next three months, I’ll likely be staying at school for extended periods. I’ll be heading out for field training.”

Lu Mei nodded and reminded him, “Stay safe.”

Over the next few days, Lu Jun consolidated his Metal Element cultivation before receiving an official notice from the university. The three major academies were sending exchange students for field training and study.

When he arrived at the Pearl Academy’s main campus assembly point, nine students were already there.

From the Imperial Capital Academy: Zu Jiming, Guan Yu, Jiang Yu, Mu Tingying, and Nanrong Ni.

From the Southern Academy: Li Kaifeng and Zhou Xu.

From Pearl Academy: Bai Zhengfeng and Dongfang Ming.

Ding Yumian was absent. Dean Xiao had deliberately removed her name from the list to protect her, ensuring that she wouldn’t even participate in the National Institute Tournament.

Not everyone was required to attend this exchange. Only those aiming for the National Institute Tournament would undergo this trial, using it as an opportunity to showcase their decisiveness and potential to various factions.

Including their guide, Professor Yuan, and the assistant responsible for planning their route, Gao Sheng, there were twelve people in total for this expedition.

On the plaza, Lu Jun noticed Zu Jiming, who was desperately trying to lower his presence and blend into the crowd. His eyes lit up as he walked over with a grin, greeting him, “Little Jiming, you’re still here?”

Zu Jiming’s body stiffened, a phantom pain surging through him. He clenched his teeth and trembled involuntarily.

Nearby, Mu Tingying and the others were speechless. They could guess that these two must have had some sort of mental duel in the past, leaving Zu Jiming with lingering trauma.

What was truly frustrating was how Lu Jun seemed to find amusement in tormenting others!

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