Summit of the Old Gods

Isn't Lord Immortal Goat known for his tolerance and generosity?

So, no matter how much I mess around, he wouldn't blame me too much, right?

Good grief,

it's like hitting a bug now~

"No worries."

Suddenly, a deep voice filled Lu Ran's mind.

Lu Ran was startled. Had Lord Immortal Goat manifested?

To communicate with a deity, a believer needed to pray sincerely in front of their sculpture and kneel.

Even so, deities didn't always appear!

But the deity Lu Ran worshipped...

"Do you not blame me?" Lu Ran looked up at the sky, quietly asking.

The deep voice rose again: "A cub's cry can bring forth the care and protection of its parents and tribe."

Lu Ran was puzzled by the abrupt change of topic.

"The whimpering of a weak creature can also attract the prying eyes of hunters."

"That's the logic." Lu Ran nodded thoughtfully.

"Voice of Compassion can amplify the goodness in creatures' hearts, making them feel pity. It can also incite the desire to kill and bully the weak."

"Ah?" Lu Ran was startled.

The knowledge I learned, how is it different from what you teach?

Lu Ran was certain that Voice of Compassion had only one effect: begging for mercy.

How is it that under Lord Immortal Goat this Divine Technique could change its nature to taunt and provoke hatred?

What was even more astonishing to Lu Ran was that Lord Immortal Goat not only didn't discipline the believer or order Lu Ran to be tolerant and avoid conflict.

Instead, it seemed to encourage Lu Ran to fight?

Otherwise, there was no reason for Lord Immortal Goat to inform Lu Ran about the second effect of Divine Technique·Voice of Compassion.

Something's fishy!

Extremely fishy, alarmingly fishy!

Since Lu Ran had joined the Immortal Goat Sect, this deity's image, actions, and words were completely different from how the common people perceived Lord Immortal Goat.

And yet Lu Ran confirmed through the practice of unique Divine Techniques that this deity was undoubtedly Immortal Sheep, this...

"Do you want to learn?"

After hesitating for a moment, Lu Ran nodded vigorously, "Yes!"

"Fog Realm·Second Rank."

"Okay, I will definitely practice diligently." Lu Ran nodded again, "But Lord Immortal Goat, this technique, haven't you taught it to other believers?"

Otherwise, Lu Ran wouldn't have been clueless about it.

However, as Lu Ran waited anxiously, he heard no more from Immortal Goat.

"Not this again." Lu Ran was somewhat helpless, yet he dared not ask more, fearing he might upset the deity and invite punishment.

He could only bury his doubts.

Regardless, the rebirth, blessings, and teachings from Lord Immortal Goat to him were all genuine.

With this thought, Lu Ran felt much comforted, and he continued practicing Divine Power.

Until the dismissal bell rang, the school premises became noisy again.

"Lu Ran." Just after the bell, a voice called from afar.

Lu Ran looked up and saw a young man walking briskly into the playground—Deng Yutang.

"Class is over." Lu Ran slightly lifted his head and greeted.

"You smashed my stool to pieces, I had to stand the whole class," Deng Yutang said with a smile.

Embarrassed, Lu Ran replied, "Earlier, thanks."

Deng Yutang came over to Lu Ran: "After this, shall we hang out together?"

"Ah?" Lu Ran looked startled at the imposing young man in front of him.

Deng Yutang, with his handsome appearance and majestic demeanor, had bright, piercing eyes that were now staring straight into Lu Ran's.

"Thank you for coming to my aid earlier." Lu Ran showed a sheepish expression, "But I... I still like girls."

Deng Yutang: ???

Lu Ran earnestly said, "Don't feel bad, you are really great, it's just that we are not suited."

"What nonsense are you talking about, I also like girls!" Deng Yutang said angrily, "I'm talking about forming a team!"

"This?" Lu Ran was even more confused.

He would rather believe Deng Yutang liked guys than guess that he was proposing to form a team.

Lu Ran had many reasons to suspect something was off with his own deity, but outsiders wouldn't know!

He was very puzzled: "I'm an Immortal Sheep Believer, are you sure about this?"

"What's wrong with Immortal Sheep Believers?" Deng Yutang snorted disdainfully, "Kou Yingquan is a Prisoner Demon believer, so what?

Wasn't he the one you thrashed until he spat rice porridge?"

Hearing this, Lu Ran could barely hold back a laugh.

Spit rice porridge? Really?

"I'm a Divine·Red Cloth believer." Deng Yutang reached out his hand toward Lu Ran, "Brother Lu, think about it?"

Divine·Red Cloth, ranked fifth.

Its sculpture depicts a man with a red cloth around his head, bare-chested.

Its believers are mostly combat enthusiasts, naturally brave and fierce.

"I'll think about it seriously." Lu Ran felt honored and immediately shook hands with him.

As they spoke, more people had arrived at the playground.

Among them was Chang Ying, who had once told Lu Ran's fortune.

The girl came over to both of them and said with a smile, "Heard you got into a fight?"

Lu Ran looked at Chang Ying speechlessly, while Deng Yutang urged Lu Ran again to give it careful thought before saying goodbye.

"I've already told your fortune, and it was a bad one; how could you still be so careless?" Chang Ying propped her elbow on Lu Ran's shoulder, leaning against him.

Before she became a Believer, she could swing a large axe with a flourish, naturally possessing a robust physique.

A girl like her leaning against him was almost too much for Lu Ran to handle.

Lu Ran, not wanting to admit he couldn't bear her weight, said,

"Move aside, it's hot." He gave her a look of disdain and shook his shoulders.

"100 bucks, I'll tell your fortune again with a guaranteed result! How about it?" Chang Ying didn't get upset but smiled at Lu Ran.

"Just leave me alone."

"Don't do the reading if you don't want to, no need to get angry." Chang Ying looked down at Lu Ran, then suddenly shifted the conversation, "I'm saying, we seem to be quite fated, why don't we team up?"

"Ah?" Lu Ran looked bewildered at the beautiful and wild girl.

"Really, I've calculated it." Chang Ying nodded seriously, "It's a top-tier result!"

Top-tier result?

"You must have calculated wrong?" Lu Ran looked skeptical, "I'm an Immortal Sheep Believer."

"Eh~" Chang Ying waved her hand grandly, "I won't call you a little lamb, and you better not call me a gambling hound!

How's that deal?"

Lu Ran: "..."

Teacher Li, I misunderstood you.

I thought I was being punished to stand, but you're actually setting me on display to draw attention!

"Lu Ran."

"Lu Ran!" Several classmates came over to self-recommend.

Lu Ran was polite, feeling a surge of accomplishment.

Until the class bell rang and everyone gathered in the Martial Arts Arena, as the crowd dispersed, Lu Ran also caught a familiar figure.

"You're quite popular, huh?" Jiang Ruyi said with a smile.

Lu Ran shrugged: "It's like gaining fame from one battle."

Jiang Ruyi gave Lu Ran a light scold: "All the students probably think the same, that you can summon Evil Demons, a rare talent, and now showing such strong combat abilities.

Teaming up with you, like the defense on the fifteenth or going to the Demon Cave and such, might achieved good results."

"That's quite magical." Lu Ran sighed, "To be devoted to Lord Immortal Goat and still be this popular."

Jiang Ruyi: "Most students are still worried and didn't come over.

If you were devoted to another deity, the playground would probably be crowded by now."

"People really don't understand anything." Lu Ran muttered, "I's just devoted to a little piece of paper; you are the real goddess... uh.

You are the real big shot!"

"Slick talker." Jiang Ruyi blushed, turned, and left.

Seeing that Lu Ran was fine, she didn't linger.

"Wait!" Lu Ran hurriedly said, "How about we team up?"

Jiang Ruyi stopped, turned around with a smile looking at Lu Ran, "What, the big star wants to be with me?"

"I want to cling to the big shot… no no, don't go yet!"

Lu Ran saw the girl was about to leave and quickly said, "I want!

Jiang Ruyi, I want to be with you!"

That voice was very loud, making Jiang Ruyi widen her eyes.

Even the students who had not yet left the playground, and perhaps even the faraway classroom buildings, could hear this bold confession.

"Oh~~~"

"Lu Ran is really something, he's supposed to be suspended and he dares to confess? Isn't he afraid of being expelled by the school?"

"You don't understand! A real man has to face the wind and hold firm!"

"Right! Lu Ran, I support you! This B school, we don't need it!"

"Jiang beauty is mine, I will kill this lamb brat..."

"Bro, he just dealt with Prisoner Demon believers, you're just a small fry, better back off a bit?"

Jiang Ruyi, listening to the discussions, blushed as if her face was on fire.

She lowered her head and quickly walked away.

"Are you going to answer or what?" Lu Ran muttered, watching the girl's departing graceful figure.

Those long legs,

who wouldn't want to cling?

I, Lu Ran, am also a man... uh, also a student wanting excellent results!