Chapter 372 - Released from Prison

Chapter 372: Chapter 127: Released from PrisonJenaxi’s words, along with Elder Demon Bai Ling’s threats, were broadcasted, and the message also reached Jin Fu’s ears. He was in a pitiable state now. With Lu Hong arrested, he was hiding at Qing Ling’s place, seeking a bit of peace. Qing Ling had grown indifferent to the power struggles within the upper echelons, and Lu Hong’s imprisonment had left her uneasy about her interests in the seven-layered floating worlds, preparing to seize an opportunity in the coming days to resign from Gamma.

High-level Holy Light? Jin Fu was startled, of course, there was, how could there not be?

Jin Fu immediately recalled the flawless Holy Light that Lu Hong had once shown before him, it was the purest Holy Light in the world.

As long as this news was disseminated, Lu Hong who was deep in the dungeons definitely had hope of being saved.

Without further thought, Jin Fu hurriedly left.

"Hey! Where are you going?!" Qing Ling shouted from behind.

"To see Nuoshan, to save His Majesty!"

Upon hearing that Jin Fu had a way to save Lu Hong, Qing Ling also hurriedly followed, "Take me with you!"

They barged into the Nuoshan Residence, stating they had a solution and were immediately welcomed respectfully, unlike last time when they were blocked at the gate and could not knock it open.

Nuoshan himself came out to greet them, "Lord Bishop, please save him."

Jin Fu shook his head, "I can’t save Lord Du."

"Then..." Nuoshan knew the other party wasn’t here to jest, so he quickly asked for guidance, "May I know Lord Bishop’s advice?"

"There is only one person in the world who can save Lord Du." Jin Fu paused for a moment, selling a cliffhanger.

"Who? Please speak frankly, Bishop Jin Fu. If you can save Du, you will be a lifelong friend of the Nuoshan family!" Nuoshan was no fool and immediately promised a favor.

Having gotten what he wanted, Jin Fu then said, "That person is indeed the champion marquis whom you have imprisoned in the Vallothis Prison."

"This..." Nuoshan was somewhat unsure, "Him?" Nuoshan remembered the white Holy Light Lu Hong had displayed on the competition arena. Could that have been high-level Holy Light?

With no time to ponder why Baron Yitian had access to high-level Holy Light, Nuoshan passed by Jin Fu and Qing Ling and hurried out the door, planning to fish Lu Hong out of Vallothis Prison, though he would need the consent of many others.

Qing Ling looked at Jin Fu, "Didn’t expect you to be somewhat useful!" These days, freeloading at Qingling Residence, Qing Ling had almost considered him a pig.

"What are you talking about, Lord Qing Ling? Can you stay a few more days now?" Honestly, Jin Fu was relying on Qing Ling’s position in Gamma’s heart to preserve himself, still catching his breath within the Holy Court. If Qing Ling left, without her protection, he would surely be toyed to death by Jenaxi.

Turning to Nuoshan’s side, the news traveled fast. By the time Nuoshan reached the council, many nobles had also hurried over, and the other three Dukes arrived simultaneously.

"Do you have a way to expel the Demonic Qi?" Sinlei spoke first, her son Nashi was also tainted with Demonic Qi. Although he had managed to escape back home, his whole being was weak, and he could succumb like Du at any moment.

"Yes." Duke Nuoshan nodded, "The Champion held in Vallothis Prison possesses high-level Holy Light, able to treat Earl Cena and Du."

"Are you certain?" Not just Sinlei, but the nobles present were also skeptical, all thinking that Nuoshan was seizing this opportunity to extract the person from prison.

Nuoshan didn’t care much, "Hurry up, if it doesn’t work, you can just lock him up again!"

With that said, Sinlei also didn’t want to miss this chance, so she turned to the nobles behind her and spoke, "Gentlemen, please consider for the sake of the alliance."

With both Nuoshan and Sinlei speaking, what else could they do? Thus, they each took out their seals, stamped on the mandate, and sent someone to bring Lu Hong from the prison to this location.

Lu Hong was carried in, having endured severe torture these past days. If not for his strong will, he might have died long ago. Unwilling to die, he clung to the news of Anna’s successful escape before he could rest.

Struggling to open his eyes, Lu Hong’s lips barely moved, "Why drag me up here? To execute me?"

Nuoshan shouted in anger, "What exactly did you do to him!" Rushing, he quickly called for someone to bring a healing Magic Potion and personally fed it to Lu Hong.

With the nourishment from the Magic Potion, Lu Hong regained some energy.

Nuoshan then spoke, "Jin Fu said you possess high-level Holy Light, is that true?"

"What for?"

"I’m just asking if it’s true!" Nuoshan had no time for evasions, reaffirming once again.

"Yes," Lu Hong said weakly, his voice faint.

Having received this confirmation, Nuoshan and Xin Lei finally sighed in relief.

"Please, Champion Marquis, show mercy and save a life," said Duke Xin Lei.

"Save who?" Lu Hong asked weakly.

"Raven and Xina," Nuoshan said. "If you can save them, our alliance will be grateful to you for a lifetime!"

"Hehe, give me back my ring, and don’t you dare miss a single item," Lu Hong demanded without further questioning. Only by retrieving his bronze greatsword could he invoke the Holy King and display the Holy Light.

Nuoshan frowned and looked back at the nobles, "Hurry up and fetch it!"

It was unclear who had taken the items, but they were only retrieved in the evening. By then, with the help of a large amount of Magic Potion, Lu Hong’s external injuries had mostly healed, but it was uncertain how long it would take for his internal injuries and vitality to recover.

Taking the ring, Lu Hong checked it, and the alliance had indeed been honest; nothing was missing. "Where are they?"

Seeing Lu Hong speak up, Nuoshan hastily ordered people to carry Raven and Xina in.

"Holy King, are you still there?" Lu Hong shook the Space Ring and called out in his heart.

"Boss, finally seeing you. I almost got completely destroyed," the voice of the Holy King sounded, steadying Lu Hong’s spirit.

It had been tough for Lu Hong, and the Holy King had suffered similarly. The material from which the bronze greatsword was forged was rare and had undergone extensive research. The Holy King, tormented by this, had inadvertently drained many lives. Eventually, it was thrown into a furnace and roasted for a week.

"Help me save them," Lu Hong looked at the weakened Xina and the unconscious Raven.

"Okay," the Holy King didn’t waste words. Seeing the nobles gathered around, he harnessed the power of the Holy Light, slowly descending around the two with the aid of Lu Hong’s arm.

Different from when Jenaxi had deployed it, when the flawless Holy Light touched them, a piercing scream emerged out of nowhere, chilling to the bone.

A vast amount of Demonic Qi seeped out from their bodies, instinctively trying to escape, but it was tightly grasped by the Holy King’s controlled Holy Light and quickly annihilated.

Raven had not awakened yet, but his furrowed brow relaxed naturally, and his complexion also improved significantly.

Xina, being the strongest, healed at a visibly rapid rate once the Demonic Qi was depleted; soon, it was as if there had never been any injury at all.

Grateful, Xina looked at Lu Hong and bowed with a fist, "I will never forget the lifesaving grace of Champion Marquis. If ever there is something I can do, Xina will not refuse."

Duke Xin Lei also calmed down and said to Lu Hong, "Champion Marquis, you have shown great kindness to my Xin Lei family. If there is an opportunity in the future, please come to our humble home to talk."

This was an olive branch thrown to Lu Hong, who, preoccupied with other matters, ignored her. He just said, "Now that the matter is resolved, are you planning to lock me up again?"

Lock up? To hell with that!

"You jest, Champion Marquis," Nuoshan said. "You are a great benefactor to our alliance. Please stay at my residence for now. I will make sure to reclaim what you have suffered these days." Saying this, Nuoshan’s gaze swept coldly around the circle of nobles present. The nobles, feeling guilty, stepped back silently without a word.

"Enough," Duke Chen Hui said bitterly. If Raven and Xina hadn’t been saved, he would have felt more at ease. Now that they were saved, and since Bing Qi was dead by Bai Ling’s hand, the Chen Hui family, lacking the support of a top-tier powerhouse, had lost much of its confidence, "Now is not the time to discuss this. We should think about how to deal with the ancient demon of the Bright Realm."

"The Bright Realm? You really unsealed it?" Lu Hong scoffed. "Didn’t anyone tell you not to mess around?"

Having said this, Lu Hong, still heavily injured, decided to focus on his recovery first, and then said to Nuoshan, "Which way to your house? I’d better head there."

"This way, please." Nuoshan would not let him go alone; it was as if he was urging him to leave. Hastily, he ordered men to carry Raven and led Lu Hong away quickly.

Upon returning to Nuoshan’s residence, Jin Fu and Qing Ling had been waiting outside, and were very happy to see Lu Hong.

Lu Hong was also deeply moved and embraced them both warmly.

On the way back, Lu Hong inquired about Anna’s situation. Nuoshan told him that she was doing well, protected by a group of strong individuals, and should have already safely reached the border. Whether she had crossed the border yet, that was still unclear.

Nuoshan tentatively asked, "If she hasn’t crossed yet, should we bring her back?"

"Bring her back? Bring her back for what? To wait for death?" It was better that she had left; Lu Hong felt relieved only when she was gone. Bai Ling’s strength_was beyond measure, and from the Demonic Qi that had seeped from Raven and Xina, Lu Hong knew who was responsible. Who else could suppress two watchers of the alliance if not her?