Lu Jun had his own matters to attend to. Ever since killing Bi Jiang, he had posted a bounty to the Hunter League, asking the hunter lady in charge of special assignments to gather intelligence and search for the Four-Colored Demon! As everyone knew, the fusion magic synthesis formula was: Bi Jiang’s Chaotic Shadow Galaxy + Feng zhoulong + Four-Colored Demon + large amounts of research funding = Summoning Dragon... cough cough cough, Fusion Magic. He already had Bi Jiang’s remains in hand. What was left was the crystal of the Four-Colored Demon, so naturally he had to secure it as soon as possible. Altogether, he had spent tens of millions before finally pinpointing a group of Four-Colored Demons surviving near the Atlantic. There was no helping it—Lu Jun wasn’t wasting money. In fact, the original work didn’t elaborate much on this matter, not even going into the appearance of the Four-Colored Demon in detail. Moreover, the name "Four-Colored Demon" was one coined two or three years later during the Sea-Monster Empire’s invasion, when this species was formally discovered and classified. At present, humanity’s exploration of sea monsters hadn’t gone that far yet. Fortunately, he still remembered the Four-Colored Demon’s abilities: they were innately born with the four attributes of Ice, Earth, Shadow, and Water, and could perform fusion magic with Shadow and Water, and Ice and Earth. The latter was the key. Feng zhoulong had uncovered the secret of how the Four-Colored Demon could wield fusion magic without conflict, and together with Bi Jiang’s Chaotic Shadow fusion, he had summarized a universal law and spread it across all elements. With this ability characteristic as guidance, many low-level hunters had been mobilized to search, and finally managed to capture one. What surprised Lu Jun was that he had thought the Four-Colored Demons had landed from the South China Sea of Jiuzhou, living in its deep waters. He hadn’t expected there to be some in the Atlantic as well—quite convenient along the way. Upon receiving this information, he decided to act personally. It would save him some money after all. According to the informant, the lowest rank among the Four-Colored Demon race was Warrior-level, and given that they possessed fusion magic, their combat strength was monstrous. Worse, they lived in groups, which made them very difficult to deal with. At the very least, one would have to hire a team of high-level mages skilled in deep-sea combat, which would start at seven to eight hundred million just for the commission. "It’s better if I do it myself. Slay a few Four-Colored Demons, scavenge some Warrior-level essences, and max out all six of my basic-element spells to the fifth Level. All that’s left is Forging for the Metal Element." So thought Lu Jun as he arrived at the Hunter League’s branch office, got the location details from the contact huntress, and turned toward the Atlantic coast. At the coast of Tinoaia, Lu Jun shoved both hands into his pockets. With just a thought, he didn’t even need to outline the Mid-Tier Contract Summoning spell. The mermaid girl awoke, gave a soft hum, and actively emerged from the Contract Space. Splash! The tides rolled over the sea’s surface, countless waves whirling together. An enchanting figure coalesced, her starlight night-veil gown swaying in the sea breeze. The mermaid girl’s delicate face was filled with melancholy. As though gazing upon the sea itself, she thought of her mother far away in the Pacific, uncertain of her condition. Lu Jun comforted her: "Don’t worry. From time to time, I use Soul Lock Across a Thousand Miles to contact your mother. She is still connected with your heart and remains safe to this day." This was no lie. At present, he had planted "eyes" upon Cold Prince, Wu Ku, Blue Bat, the Mermaid Queen, and others, constantly keeping tabs on them. For example, Cold Prince was still trapped in America, playing hide-and-seek with the Sacred Hall of Liberty in the countryside, unable to free himself for half a year now. Wu Ku, meanwhile, was utterly baffled. When news of the Black Vatican’s assassination attempt on the Huaxia National Team shook the world, he was thrilled, thinking Bi Jiang had made his move. Yet subsequent reports revealed it was actually the subordinates of Red Cardinal Cold Prince who had acted. Huh? Where did my mighty Bi Jiang disappear to? He urged the Killer Hall to give him an update, but no news ever came back. Helpless, Wu Ku could only wait patiently. Lu Jun rather admired this old monk. Remaining immovable in Peru, calmly advancing Salan’s schemes step by step—likely after one failed assassination attempt on him, they wouldn’t risk sending another. Then there was his watch on Blue Bat. Back in Europe as expected, she was tirelessly searching for ways to unravel the Cursed Spiritual Imprisonment he had placed within her soul. For now, there had been no results. Still, Lu Jun grew wary, a sense of crisis stirring within him. To be safe, he planned to meet Blue Bat in Venice—his final destination—to reinforce the restriction. After all, his journey through Peru had greatly elevated both his Curse and Psychic Elements, and he had mastered top-tier techniques. His power had been turned upside down. ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩⁂𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢⁂𝔫𝔢𝔱 With the new restriction, even a peak Super-level Psychic mage wouldn’t dare to attempt breaking it. As per the National Team’s itinerary, it happened to circle the planet once. While Lu Jun pondered, he refocused on the mermaid spirit, who had gathered her resolve again. The last concern was the Mermaid Monarch. She was still darting around to rescue her kin, but remained safe for the moment. This time, bringing the mermaid girl into the sea with him was simply to give her something to do, to change her mood. Ring~ The mermaid’s refined expression tightened, her two pale arms raised, delicate fists clenched—ready for battle. Lu Jun nodded in approval. Around him, several inky-black water ribbons intertwined, a Profound Flood Dragon covering him outside, illusory scales unfolding within, while a dazzling blue Water-Avoiding Pearl floated above his head—his Water Element Defense at fifth Level guarding his body. On the beach, the two of them stepped into the deep sea. The water rose from their ankles to their chests, until their heads submerged completely. Someone spotted them and quickly shouted, "Hey, you two...!" Others had long been secretly watching the handsome young man and beautiful girl, marveling at how well-matched they were. They had assumed it was just a young couple playing around, secretly envious, but who would have thought that the next moment they would directly dive into the sea? As the crowd hurried forward, ready to rescue them, the tides surged, a thick mist suddenly rolled across the sea, vanishing in an instant. The two had already disappeared without a trace. The vast sea stretched endlessly, countless waves rolling as they always had, silent and distant, leaving only the onlookers staring at one another in bewilderment. Soon, countless rumors and legends spread along this coastal area, woven into a tragic love story—the mermaid and the wealthy young master... retold by local residents to passing travelers, enduring through the ages. Lu Jun had no idea the stir he had caused; one could only say it carried the old European fairy tale flavor reminiscent of Hans Christian Andersen. At this moment, Lu Jun and the mermaid spirit swiftly dived into the depths of the sea. In the underwater environment, they moved like fish in water, their Water Element Movement astonishingly fast, reaching thousands of miles away in the blink of an eye. With this capability in naval combat, they were far stronger than any professional team he could hire. The deep-sea pressure was immense, pitch-black, oppressive to the spirit. Yet Lu Jun glanced at his summoned beast, the mermaid. Her graceful, supple body moved expertly through the water, her long, glittering tail creating small waves, sometimes arching her exquisite hips, sometimes swaying her delicate waist—a truly pleasing sight, dispelling fear. After a moment, he refocused, silently thinking, a person can be a dog, but not by birth. Roar roar roar! Hiss hiss hiss! The two of them ventured deep into the Atlantic, far from human activity along the coastline, immediately encountering traces of many sea monsters—from giant beasts to minor demons, including Commanders, Warriors, and Servants. Before capturing the Four-Colored Demon, Lu Jun didn’t want to engage in unnecessary conflicts with lesser monsters. Moreover, the sea monsters would swarm upon detecting the scent of blood, attacking en masse. Fortunately, as soon as Lu Jun activated Psychic Concealment, and combined it with the Shadow Element of his Night Thunder Dream Beast, all traces of their presence were hidden completely, leaving them unharmed. On the other side, the mermaid spirit was also formidable. Her whole body exuded faint, misty black water, switching into Lunar Eclipse Mode! For additional Chapters Versatile mage {40 Chapters} Douluo Dalu:This Soul Master is to Weird {30 Chapters}