As Lu Ming stood up, he instinctively shielded Qin Churan behind him, gncing at the surrounding pyers. They were all level 50, sixth-tier, cd in full Bronze to Silver Equipment, clearly formidable. Their IDs, not hidden, all shared a common prefix: [Glorious].

  This immediately reminded Lu Ming of the [Glorious Era] he had personally sin a few days ago.

  Leading the group was a stunningly beautiful and charismatic level 42 Archer girl named [Wan Yue], who arrogantly taunted Qin Churan, "Qin Churan, do you only know how to hide behind others?"

  Qin Churan frowned slightly, "Li Wan-ning?"

  Lu Ming guessed their intentions and directly addressed Li Wan-ning without any politeness, "Didn't you agree that if Ranran won the duel, you wouldn't bother her anymore?"

  "How can a dy from a prestigious family go back on her word like this?"

  As Lu Ming spoke, Qin Churan suddenly realized that Lu Ming had known all along about her duel with Li Wan-ning in the Arena that evening over a "favor."

  Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment at the thought...

  Facing Lu Ming's questioning, Li Wan-ning crossed her arms and confidently retorted, "She killed my brother; how can this matter be simply brushed aside?"

  "You don't need to speak for Qin Churan. I know you killed my brother because of her!"

  Qin Churan had mentioned that the Li family had been kind to her. So, from Qin Churan's perspective, Lu Ming would avoid using force unless absolutely necessary.

  He stood protectively by Qin Churan, confronting Li Wan-ning, "I killed Li Hui. I'm Ranran's boyfriend. If you want to resolve this, talk to me."

  Unexpectedly, Li Wan-ning made a shocking proposal to Lu Ming, "Be my boyfriend!"

  "If you agree to be my boyfriend, I won't hold Qin Churan accountable!"

  Before Lu Ming could respond, Li Wan-ning arrogantly appraised him and boasted, "Our Li family has assets worth billions and is a prestigious family in Shanghai! My father is the chairman of the Li family, and I am the heiress! If you're with me, I can give you anything you want!"

  "Qin Churan is just a discarded daughter of the Qin family, summoned and dismissed at will. She has no power or influence and is not worthy of a Sky Abyss expert like you. She'll only be a stumbling block on your path to success!"

  "And you should know, her brother has already arranged a marriage for her with the Wang family. She's about to marry that fool from the Wang family, and you two will never have a future together!"

  Li Wan-ning's words were full of disdain for Qin Churan and confidence in herself.

  The most infuriating part was that Qin Churan couldn't refute it.

  Because everything Li Wan-ning said was painfully true!

  Moreover, it seemed that in Li Wan-ning's eyes, Lu Ming was just an item she fancied.

  After a pause, Li Wan-ning continued, "Of course, there's another way to resolve this: a life for a life! If you don't agree to be my boyfriend, I'll kill Qin Churan to avenge my brother!"

  Since reasoning was futile, there was no point in continuing.

  As Qin Churan was plunged into self-doubt by Li Wan-ning's reprimand, Lu Ming suddenly fixed Li Wan-ning with a cold gaze and said, "Go ahead and try."

  Li Wan-ning was stunned by his words.

  She had clearly underestimated Lu Ming's resolve.

  At this moment, a level 50 Assassin boy named [Glorious Moment] beside Li Wan-ning pointed angrily at Lu Ming and shouted, "Who do you think you are to speak to Ningning like that?"

  "Ningning taking a liking to you is the greatest fortune of your life!"

  As he spoke, Glorious Moment turned to Li Wan-ning and said, "Ningning, let's go! This guy doesn't know what's good for him, and he's just a lowly level 35 Trickster, not worth your time!"

  Li Wan-ning stomped her foot, "I don't care! I want him!"

  Glorious Moment gritted his teeth.

  He couldn't understand how he was inferior to this Trickster before him.

  But to win Li Wan-ning's favor and to show her just how worthless this Trickster was, he drew his sword and advanced toward Lu Ming and Qin Churan.

  "Since that's the case, Ningning, I'll kill this girl for you!"

  Looking at the 35-level Trickster, who was 15 levels lower and seemed insignificant, Glorious Moment sneered, "A useless person who can't even protect himself, let's see how you protect your girl..."

  Swish!

  Before Glorious Moment could finish his sentence, Lu Ming suddenly drew his sword.

  Instantly, a sharp sword shadow pierced through Glorious Moment's body.

  -1180920!

  A staggering seven-digit explosive damage instantly depleted Glorious Moment's health bar.

  With a cold gaze, Lu Ming looked at the incredulous Glorious Moment and said indifferently, "Who are you to meddle with my girlfriend?"

  In the next second, Glorious Moment's eyes widened, and he fell to his knees with a thud, colpsing in a pool of blood.

  Swish, swish, swish, swish!

  Dozens of pyers from the Glorious team drew their swords in unison.

  Before they could take any action.

  Whoosh!

  From all directions, countless blood-red barriers with a dark golden glow materialized.

  Then, dozens of fourth-tier Reapers, cd in blood armor and wielding scythes, emerged as if from the depths of hell.

  Lu Ming had only summoned a few dozen Reapers, but their aura was enough to intimidate the entire scene!

  The pyers from the Glorious team were terrified, their faces pale, not daring to make a move.

  Except for Li Wan-ning.

  Everyone else present clearly hadn't expected that this seemingly insignificant level 30-something fourth-tier support Trickster would possess such hidden strength!

  At this moment, Lu Ming looked at Li Wan-ning as if she were already dead.

  "I gave you a chance."

  With a thought, Lu Ming commanded.

  Swish, swish, swish, swish!

  From all directions, hundreds of fourth-tier Reapers, scythes in hand, advanced toward Li Wan-ning and the surrounding Glorious pyers.

  At this moment, even Li Wan-ning felt a wave of fear!

  But just as the Undead Legion was about to act.

  Lu Ming seemed to sense something suddenly.

  He immediately commanded all the Reapers to stop!

  Then, he spoke to the Glorious pyers, "Three seconds, get out of my sight."

  With those words, the Glorious pyers immediately fled.

  Li Wan-ning, with an unwilling gaze, stared intently at Lu Ming and Qin Churan.

  She said to Lu Ming, "Nether, you'll regret this!"

  With that, Li Wan-ning turned and left.

  Qin Churan hadn't disliked Li Wan-ning that much before, even feeling guilty for killing her brother and owing the Li family.

  But just now, when Li Wan-ning schemed to take Lu Ming away, Qin Churan felt an inexplicable surge of murderous intent!

  So she didn't stop Lu Ming.

  Qin Churan gnced at Lu Ming.

  "Clearly, the killing intent in his eyes just now had already sentenced Li Wan-ning and her group to death, so why did he suddenly let them go?"

  As Qin Churan pondered this, she saw Lu Ming take out the Scroll of Deification from his backpack, obtained from the bck market goblin Avani, which sealed the divine power of the [Goddess Nyx].

  The golden scroll shimmered faintly.

  And as Li Wan-ning moved further away, the glow grew weaker.

  Seeing this, Qin Churan was utterly shocked, "Li Wan-ning... is the chosen Agent of the Goddess Nyx!!!"

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