Summit of the Old Gods

Jiang Ruyi nodded lightly, and under her teacher's instruction, she quickly walked to the center of the God Worship Platform.

"The student is ready; we may begin." Beside her, a male teacher gave the command.

Jiang Ruyi bowed her head and closed her eyes, hands clasped and fingertips touching her lips.

The young girl sacrificing longevity...

The sky was overcast and a fine misty rain blurred the air.

That girl in a white dress was like the only vibrant color in this darkened world.

Watching her, Lu Ran's heart leapt unexpectedly!

Because he had seen his own "white moonlight"!

In the sky above, the massive shadow of a man appeared.

He was draped in a snowy cloak, surrounded by four white jade tablets, each inscribed with strange runes.

Curiously, swirling around each white jade tablet were grains of sand, frost and snow, electric currents, and sparks.

"Jade... Lord Jade Talisman?!"

"Whoa, for real?"

"Holy shit, a third-row god?" A wave of exclamations rose from the playground.

Since the Worship God ritual began, the highest ranking deity people had seen was the fourth-row deity, Lord Spirit Charm.

One can imagine how difficult it was to invite a god from the first three rows and the high standards they had for taking disciples!

"And there's more! Is another god coming?"

"Ah??"

At that moment, the playground neared boiling point!

Most of the first hundred students could only implore a single deity to appear, and only occasionally would two gods compete for the same person, but those deities would be from the sixth or seventh rank.

The second deity about to appear was at least of the third rank!

Why say so?

After all, who would dare compete with the Third-class God·Jade Token for disciples if they are of an ordinary status?

"It seems to be a beastly deity... Tianluan! My god, Tianluan?!"

"A second-row deity? A Second-class God?"

"That's way too extravagant, why not share with me! I'm not picky, I'll accept any adjustments..."

In the sky, the shadow of a luan bird quietly emerged.

Its entire body was snow-white, graceful in form, radiating a holy light that was dazzling against the dim sky.

On the God Worship Platform, Jiang Ruyi was gently biting her lip, gazing into the sky.

Lord Jian Yi,

Have you still not taken a liking to me?

"Ruyi, make a decisive choice!" The homeroom teacher was excited but there was no time to celebrate, "Choose within 10 seconds!"

Hesitation is the greatest disrespect to the gods.

If you are not decisive, both deities will leave you behind!

Jiang Ruyi did not hesitate for too long; her gaze lingered on both deities for a moment before she bowed apologetically to the Second-class God·Tianluan.

Then, the girl turned towards the Third-class God·Jade Talisman.

Under the astonished eyes of the crowd, the girl picked up her dress and slowly knelt:

"Ruyi wishes to enter Lord Jade Talisman's tutelage, to serve day and night, to rigorously practice the Divine Technique, and to eradicate the evil spirits of the world."

Jade Talisman nodded in satisfaction, mist emanating from his palm, enveloping the girl kneeling on the platform.

As this scene unfolded, Tianluan's figure gradually dissipated.

After a full 20 seconds had passed, Jade Talisman also slowly vanished, and Jiang Ruyi, who had absorbed the Immortal Fog, opened her eyes.

Her eyes were clear and bright, carrying a hint of divine charm.

"Yoohoo~~~"

"Worthy of being Goddess Jiang! Amazing!!"

"I'm convinced! Passed over a Second-class God and went straight for a Third-class... sigh..."

"Jiang Ruyi! Jiang Ruyi!"

Applause thundered from the playground, the sounds of debate and cheers erupted.

Beneath the God Worship Platform, Li Yanzhu hastily called out to Lu Ran: "Lu Ran, quick! While Lord Jade Talisman hasn't completely left, hurry!"

The homeroom teacher knew exactly what each student was aiming for.

"Where's Lu Ran?"

"Lu Ran, the teacher is calling for you!"

"I'm here!" Lu Ran strode forward but heard a sneer from behind.

"Stop dilly-dallying, just hurry up and Worship God and reveal your true self! Save us from having Jiang keep putting up with you; what else do you have besides your words..."

Lu Ran frowned slightly and looked back.

There were many students behind him to the right, but he instantly locked eyes with a tall male student.

Kou Yingquan coldly returned Lu Ran's gaze without flinching.

"Lu Ran." Li Yanzhu warmly welcomed him and tugged at his arm, continuously instructing, "Focus your attention, show your most devout attitude!"

"Yes." Lu Ran quickly composed himself and climbed onto the platform.

When it came to Worshiping God, he was extremely serious.

Lu Ran was truly fed up with feeling weak and powerless!

"The student is ready; we may begin." At the side of the God Worship Platform, the male teacher repeated the command.

Lu Ran bowed his head and closed his eyes, earnestly praying.

1 second, 2 seconds, 3 seconds...

"I have to see what kind of god you can summon!" Below the platform, Kou Yingquan scoffed, "Just don't end up with nothing... holy shit!?"

Kou Yingquan's face stiffened, feeling a chill wind blow through, sending shivers down his spine!

In just an instant, the temperature plummeted!

"What kind of god is this?"

"Something's not right! This is... damn it, isn't that an Evil Demon?"

"Evil Demon Clan·Yan Zhi!"

"Ah??"

Panic erupted on the playground, screams filled the air.

It was not just the students who were in turmoil; even the teachers present were shocked and horrified!

The first day of the sixth lunar month was the annual Day of Worship God!

On this day, deities across the Da Xia lands chose their believers, and even the monsters and Evil Demon Clan were at their most subdued.

Yet this kid, Lu Ran...

On such a day, under the watchful eyes of everyone at the God Worship Platform, had he summoned an Evil Demon?!