Necromancer, summon skeletons, practice the Heaven-Swallowing Magic Skill

Just as Lu Ming and Liu Ruyan were about to leave the lake and return to the volcano, a sound of breaking air suddenly came from the sky.

A group of Hippogryph Riders descended from the sky.

Their mount, the Hippogryph, is one of the fastest flying beasts on the magical continent. It has sharp wings and claws, and can soar freely in the air at an astonishing speed.

These knights wore armor of different colors. The weakest was also a high-level knight. Among them were bronze and silver-level warriors. The leader was a gold-level knight, and his golden armor sparkled in the sun.

A knight order of this size is undoubtedly a force that cannot be underestimated.

They descended from the sky and surrounded Lu Ming and Liu Ruyan, obviously not taking the two people standing on the ground seriously.

The golden knight stood high above, looking down at Lu Ming and Liu Ruyan, and proudly announced: "We are the Imperial Knights of the Empire, and we have been ordered to capture you, Liu Ruyan. If you dare to resist, don't blame us for being ruthless!"

"The Royal Knights?" There was a hint of contemplation in Lu Ming's voice. He stared at the Golden Knight coldly, and he already had a plan in mind.

He recalled the information that Lilith had revealed before, that the downfall of the Liu family seemed to be inextricably linked to the royal family.

The emergence of the Royal Knights seems to confirm this.

At this point, Lu Ming frowned slightly, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

Liu Ruyan's face was pale. She had never thought that even if she escaped from her family, she would still not be able to escape the pursuit of the Royal Knights.

Liu Ruyan was puzzled. She asked, "I, Liu Ruyan, and the Liu family have no grudges against the royal family. Why are you arresting me?"

The Golden Knight snorted coldly and replied disdainfully: "Because one of your Liu family's magicians took something he shouldn't have taken. As for what it is, you will naturally understand it when you return."

Liu Ruyan stubbornly grasped Lu Ming's arm and said firmly: "I'm not leaving! I'm not going anywhere!"

The golden knight's eyes flashed with ferocity, ready to give the order to attack. At this moment, Lu Ming, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up, his voice carrying unquestionable authority: "You want to take her away, should you ask for my opinion..."

The members of the Royal Knights then turned their gazes to Lu Ming, with a look of disdain and contempt on their faces: "Who do you think you are? How dare you act so presumptuous in front of our Royal Knights!"

"Really? Who is so presumptuous?" Lu Ming smiled faintly. The next moment, an aura belonging to the level of a great magician suddenly burst out, sweeping in all directions like a hurricane, shocking everyone present.

Then, in the shocked eyes of everyone, Lu Ming gently hugged Liu Ruyan, jumped up, floated in the air, and looked down at everyone from above.

"You...you are a magician!!" the knights shouted in shock.

"No, the magician's aura is not that strong. You are the grand magician!" The golden knight screamed and stared at Lu Ming in disbelief. The knights behind him were so scared that they were trembling all over and their faces turned pale.

Lu Ming's sudden outburst caught the Royal Knights off guard. They never imagined that this seemingly inconspicuous young man was actually a great magician with unfathomable strength.

At this moment, their hearts were filled with fear and regret, realizing that they might have provoked a powerful being that should not be provoked.

"Your Excellency, the Great Mage, I apologize for my disrespect just now. We have no intention of becoming your enemy, but Liu Ruyan is a wanted criminal by the imperial family, and we are only following orders..."

Under pressure from Lu Ming's powerful strength, the Golden Knight put aside his arrogance and humbly apologized to Lu Ming.

He knew that a powerful person at the level of a great mage was a top existence in the entire magic continent. Even their empire did not dare to be his enemy. No one could withstand the wrath of a great mage.

But as a demon cultivator, Lu Ming was decisive in killing. Facing the humble request of the Golden Knight, Lu Ming's eyes were cold and there was no sign of compromise.

He knew very well that these members of the Royal Knights represented the will of the imperial family. If they were not given a stern warning, they would surely make a comeback in the future.

Therefore, Lu Ming released his spiritual sense without hesitation. This invisible force was like a sharp blade, instantly penetrating the souls of all the knights and their mounts except the golden knight, leaving no room for any escape.

Screams rang out one after another, and members of the Knights fell from the sky one by one, either dead or seriously injured. The scene was tragic.

The Golden Knight witnessed it all with his own eyes, and his fear reached its peak. He had never seen such a cold and powerful existence. He was trembling all over and could hardly stand.

Lu Ming's voice was cold and firm: "Go away, go back and tell the royal family that if they dare to hunt down Liu Ruyan again, they will be my enemy. If they want to die, I don't mind taking action myself. I will go to the imperial capital and kill them all."

"Yes...sir!" The Golden Knight responded tremblingly. He bowed deeply, his eyes full of awe and fear.

He knew that Lu Ming's warning was not empty words. A powerful man at the level of a great mage was enough to overturn the fate of the entire empire.

Not daring to delay even a bit, the Golden Knight hurriedly rode his horned hippogryph and fled the scene in a panic, fearing that any hesitation would result in the same fate.

Liu Ruyan leaned in Lu Ming's arms, her heart filled with gratitude and peace of mind.

She looked up at Lu Ming, tears glistening in her eyes, and said softly, "Thank you, Lu Ming, you saved me again."

Lu Ming gently patted Liu Ruyan's back and comforted her, "It's okay. I'm here, no one can hurt you."

Liu Ruyan hugged Lu Ming tightly, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. She knew that with Lu Ming by her side, she would have the courage to face the road ahead no matter how difficult it would be.

Lu Ming's strength not only gave her a sense of security, but also gave her the courage and strength to stand up again.

After experiencing this series of events, the relationship between the two became closer, and Liu Ruyan's trust and dependence on Lu Ming reached an unprecedented level.

As the Golden Knight left, Lu Ming and Liu Ruyan also left the lake and returned to the cave inside the volcano.

Along the way, Liu Ruyan was very hesitant and seemed to be struggling internally.

After returning to the cave, she showed a resolute look in her eyes and said softly to Lu Ming: "Lu Ming, don't you want to know why the imperial family and those big families have always wanted to destroy our Liu family and then hunt me down?"

"why?"

Lu Ming asked curiously.

He had long been full of questions about these things, but considering Liu Ruyan's condition, he did not ask too many questions.

Since Liu Ruyan took the initiative to speak today, he also wanted to know.

Liu Ruyan cast a space magic in front of Lu Ming.

Immediately afterwards, a small hole appeared in the void, revealing a space of half a meter in size.

This space is the storage space opened up by Liu Ruyan.

However, since Liu Ruyan’s level is still very low and her control over space magic is limited, the storage space is not large.

As the level increases, this space will increase accordingly.

Under Lu Ming's surprised gaze, Liu Ruyan took out a space ring from inside and explained: "This ring, and the things inside, are all the wealth of my Liu family. It was also given to me secretly by my grandfather before he died and left the Liu family."

"Because he already knew that there was a traitor in our Liu family, and he accidentally leaked a secret to the royal family."

"The royal family is already planning to target the Liu family for this secret."

"But in front of the royal family, the Liu family is powerless to resist."

"My grandfather had no choice but to join the game, but he still died."

"Unfortunately, those people don't know that what they want is not from my grandfather, nor from the Liu family, but from me."

As she spoke, Liu Ruyan, with a hint of sadness on her face, took out a thumb-sized golden bead from her space ring.

This bead is as bright and dazzling as the sun, exuding an exquisite and rich metallic scent.

Lu Ming couldn't keep calm after seeing this. His breathing became rapid and he said in shock: "The Origin of Gold!!"

Although the shape of the golden bead in front of him was somewhat different from that of the origin of fire, Lu Ming was certain that this was a bead containing the condensed origin of gold.

Such treasures containing the essence of gold, although called differently in the demon world and the magic world, are essentially the same and can help people control the essence of gold and comprehend the power of rules.

It is considered a treasure even in the magical continent.

In an instant, he also understood why the royal family was chasing him.

"How did you get this thing?"

Lu Ming asked about its origin, and Liu Ruyan replied: "This treasure was obtained by our Liu family's ancestor in a special secret realm..."

After Liu Ruyan's detailed introduction, Lu Ming understood the whole story.

Although the Liu family has declined, their ancestor was a Saint-level powerhouse.

At that time, the ancestor was about to die, and he traveled around the magic continent, hoping to find an opportunity to break through to the god level. As a result, he accidentally entered a space constructed by golden magic elements and obtained this treasure.

Unfortunately, he is not a gold-attribute magician, otherwise, he would be able to comprehend the rules of gold-attribute magic and break through to the god level.

Later, due to the exhaustion of his lifespan, the ancestor of the Liu family died.

Then this treasure became the Liu family's greatest secret and heirloom, known only to the successive head of the family.

After generations of inheritance, the Liu family had not produced a gold magician, and they were unable to bring out the true value of the treasure. Under such circumstances, even with such a treasure, the Liu family still fell into decline.

In this generation, it is possible that Liu Ruyan's father accidentally revealed this secret after getting drunk one day, and then it was passed on to the ears of the imperial royal family.

Later, in order to secretly seize the treasure and ensure that nothing could go wrong, a series of plans were initiated.

This led to the downfall of the Liu family.

Unexpectedly, Liu Ruyan's grandfather had already noticed it and handed over all the Liu family's assets and treasures to Liu Ruyan in advance.

He wanted Liu Ruyan to take these things and wait until one day to make a comeback and restore the glory of the Liu family.

But after experiencing so many things, Liu Ruyan knew that reality was more cruel than she had imagined.

If you want to rely on yourself, not only will you be unable to escape the pursuit of the royal family and other forces, but you may even be in danger of your life.

By that time, what is the point of protecting this treasure?

"Lu Ming, I want to give this treasure to you." Liu Ruyan's voice was filled with sincerity and gratitude. She handed the treasure emitting golden light to Lu Ming.

"Give it to me?" A hint of surprise flashed in Lu Ming's eyes, and then his gaze fell on the treasure. Feeling the pure golden energy contained in it, his heart was also stirred.

Liu Ruyan nodded slightly and explained: "On the one hand, I want to use this treasure to thank you for saving my life."

"On the other hand, I hope that with your great power as the Grand Mage, you can help me avenge my death and rescue those members of the Liu family who are imprisoned by the royal family."

Lu Ming was silent for a moment. He knew how much pain and expectation were behind Liu Ruyan's wish.

He understood her feelings and knew that this was not a wish that could be realized in a short time.

Finally, he made a decision: "I can help you, but as you know the current situation, I am being hunted by the Dark Council, so it may take some time."

Hearing this, Liu Ruyan's eyes flashed with gratitude, and then she said firmly: "No problem! As long as you are willing to help me, no matter how long I have to wait, I am willing."

Then, Liu Ruyan solemnly handed the treasure of the origin of gold to Lu Ming.

Lu Ming did not refuse. He knew the value of this treasure and also knew that it was Liu Ruyan's trust and gratitude to him. He accepted the treasure and said to Liu Ruyan, "You go and rest first. I need to find a quiet place to refine this treasure."

Liu Ruyan nodded, her eyes full of understanding and trust.

So she said goodbye quietly, turned around and left, not disturbing Lu Ming anymore.

Lu Ming opened up a cave inside the volcano specifically for cultivation.

He sat in the center of the cave, closed his eyes, and placed the origin of gold in front of him.

He took a deep breath, adjusted his state, and then began to guide the magic power in his body to resonate with the energy in the origin of gold.

The process of refining the essence of gold is extremely difficult. It requires not only strong mental strength, but also strong perseverance.

Lu Ming slowly infiltrated his soul imprint into the origin of gold, trying to establish a connection with it.

This process was like groping in chaos, and every attempt was accompanied by tremendous mental pressure, but Lu Ming did not give up. With his firm will, he went deeper into the core of the origin of gold bit by bit.

As time passed, beads of sweat appeared on Lu Ming's forehead, but his eyes became more determined.

Finally, in a strong resonance, he felt the response of the origin of gold.

He quickly seized this opportunity and implanted his soul imprint deeply into the origin of gold, establishing a close connection with it.

Immediately afterwards, the origin of gold merged into the body, suspended in the dantian, accompanying the origin of fire beside it.

Lu Ming stood up and felt the metallic energy flowing through his body, his heart filled with satisfaction and anticipation.

He knew that with the blessing of the Origin of Gold, he would not only be able to give birth to an innate golden clone like the Origin of Fire, but would also be able to better comprehend the attribute rules.

Therefore, Lu Ming kept in mind that Liu Ruyan wanted him to help her with revenge.