Summit of the Old Gods

In a pitch-black hall, the young man spoke shocking words with a calm tone.

Each sentence challenged He Qifeng's understanding.

Also challenged her limits of endurance again and again.

"So..." He Qifeng pondered, "Can you also create a statue for me, granting me the qualification to become a god?"

"Yes."

"Can you?" He Qifeng reconfirmed.

At this moment, He Qifeng realized.

Since Lu Ran was willing to reveal the truth to her, he already considered her as one of his own, determined to join hands and accomplish something together.

However, hearing Lu Ran's straightforward and decisive promise, truly made He Qifeng's heart flutter!

This is the qualification to become a god!

It's capital for establishing a new order and marking monumental achievements!

For the Human Clan,

Even for herself.

Facing He Qifeng's repeated confirmation, Lu Ran paused briefly before saying, "It's in the Withered Wood Forest."

He Qifeng's heart skipped a beat: "What?"

Lu Ran smiled gently: "The first time we met, you looked at the clouds with your hands behind your back and spoke of your grand ambitions.

I felt your overwhelming ambition, saw a face shining with spirit."

He Qifeng felt a little stunned, opened her mouth but didn't know what to say.

You are... you...

Lu Ran held Jiang Ruyi's delicate hand, gently kneading her palm.

Seemingly comforting, yet also apologetic.

While doing this, Lu Ran's little mouth didn't stop: "Qifeng, from that moment, you were the Ran Sect's Divine General in my heart."

Jiang Ruyi was both amused and annoyed, but as someone was discussing business, she naturally didn't explode.

Just let a certain annoying person toy with her fingers.

Across the table was He Qifeng with a complex expression, listening to Lu Ran's soft whispers.

In the pitch-black environment, Lu Ran's deep voice was particularly magnetic, tinged with mystery.

Slyly seducing hearts.

Suddenly, a hand swept through the darkness, landing on He Qifeng's shoulder: "How is it, Qifeng? Want to join me?"

He Qifeng didn't suppress her eager heart: "Slay gods?"

"Eradicate the world's calamity." Lu Ran's hand clenched, "Whatever is the source of calamity, we will slay it!"

"Huh, Lu Ran." He Qifeng suddenly laughed, murmuring, "Lu Ran, Lu Ran, Lu Ran..."

Lu Ran was a bit puzzled: "What?"

He Qifeng lowered her eyes, sighing: "You sure have boldness..."

Lu Ran: ???

Words, not good words.

But her tone sounded like praise?

Lu Ran's expression turned strange: "The millions of people in Da Xia affectionately call me Burning Dog, shouldn't I be worthy of this affection.

What about you? Do you have this audacity?"

He Qifeng responded swiftly: "No."

Lu Ran's brows furrowed immediately!

"Slap!"

He Qifeng placed a hand on her shoulder, tightly gripping Lu Ran's hand: "I have the courage of a bear and leopard!"

Lu Ran: "..."

Are you trying to scare me!

Do you know, at that moment of rejection, I had already prepared for the worst?

At this time, He Qifeng was in the Holy Spirit Mountain, where the gods couldn't reach, giving Lu Ran some leeway.

But if there's change in the future, if Lu Ran and others want to plot successfully, hidden threats must be eliminated.

That's what Lu Ran least wanted to see!

He chose to reveal his cards to He Qifeng after thorough background checks, understanding her ambition, and deeming her a like-minded person.

Yet He Qifeng... was teasing?

"Let go!" Lu Ran shook off the woman's hand, irritably saying, "I have a girlfriend, sitting right here, so don't touch me."

Jiang Ruyi: "..."

He Qifeng laughed heartily: "Hahaha!"

Finally scored a point.

Refreshing!!

Hearing the woman's hearty laughter, Lu Ran was infuriated yet amused: "Alright, alright!

Courage of a bear and leopard, I'll give you a Bamboo Wood Demon evil sculpture, you play with it yourself."

He Qifeng's laughter came to an abrupt stop.

"Eh?" Lu Ran leaned on the table with his elbow, resting his face in one hand, "Why aren't you laughing?

Is it because you naturally don't like laughing?"

He Qifeng tightly pursed her lips.

In those beautiful eyes, there seemed to be signs of fire.

Silly Bamboo Wood Demon?

Me, the Da Xia's number one genius, and you want me to be a Bamboo Wood Demon?

"Don't like it?" Lu Ran asked with a smile.

"Do you think, as the City Lord, I pair well with the Bamboo Wood Demon clan?" He Qifeng asked.

"Little Human Clan, truly overestimates oneself, even looking down on Evil God?" Lu Ran snorted, "Alright, alright, I'll give you a different sculpture.

Hmm... how about Straw Demon?"

He Qifeng slapped the table, barely holding back at the last moment, nearly shattering the table.

She lowered her voice: "Lu Ran!"

Jiang Ruyi couldn't help but chuckle, gently patting Lu Ran's shoulder, softly advising: "Stop teasing Qifeng."

"Oh." In front of Fairy Jiang, someone was obedient.

Lu Ran's expression turned serious: "Qifeng, I can give you a Martial Monk stone sculpture, you are most familiar with this.

But there's one problem, I haven't obtained much energy from the Martial Monks."

"Oh?"

"I've actually stolen quite a bit of energy from the Martial Monk Faction's nemesis, the Jade-faced Snake Clan." Lu Ran briefly explained his various methods of acquiring god and demon energies.

He Qifeng listened, her emotions swirling.

After a long time, she finally asked, "So, the most energy you steal now is from Divine·Dongting?"

"Highly likely." Lu Ran nodded gently, "Why, are you considering a career change?"

"No, I cannot." He Qifeng decisively shook her head.

If she were a disciple of the Weak God, she might have eagerly sought to change her fate here with Lu Ran, binding herself to Second-class God·East Ting's Stone Sculpture.

But she was a believer of the strong gods of the highest rank!

He Qifeng's entire career has been painstakingly devoted to researching martial monk techniques, and her personal habits and combat system have already been established.

Moreover, from an identity standpoint, He Qifeng couldn't change her identity.

She is the Hall Master of Big Wind Hall!

She needs the identity of a Martial Monk believer to continue relying on the large tree and gain the support of the Wuji Peak Sect.

If one day in the future, should Peak Master Tu ascend to the Heavenly Realm or retire due to unexpected circumstances...

He Qifeng would also be able to contend for the position of Wuji Peak Master!

Despite He Qifeng's youth, she is highly regarded by Peak Master Tu, which is well acknowledged by all the disciples of the martial monks.

Her career is thriving, and her influence is rising day by day.

With her strong personal abilities, in the future, she may well ascend to the position of Peak Master!

Once she reaches such heights, all the great powers of Yangyang Sea and all the masters of River Realm within Wuji Peak will fall under her command!

What kind of terrifying resources are these?

He Qifeng immediately expressed her thoughts to Lu Ran.

Lu Ran nodded continuously as he listened!

Good, good, good!

Truly worthy of He City Lord, foresightful and considerate.

Lu Ran also realized something: as long as He Qifeng keeps a low profile and secretly joins Ran Sect...

Then all the resources at her disposal, in essence, naturally belong to Ran Sect.

Available for Lu Ran to use as he pleases!

The more Lu Ran thought about it, the more pleased he became, and said, "There is another matter I must clarify with you."

"What is it?"

"You have already become a great power of the Sea Realm, and given that you only recently advanced to the First Rank of the Sea Realm, if you break the contract, you may lose rank..."

Lu Ran explained to He Qifeng the advantages and disadvantages.

He Qifeng listened carefully, analyzed the information, and then decisively made her choice.

Not to break the contract for now!

Now that she is on the rise, it is only right to proceed steadily and ascend step by step.

In the future, when the time is ripe, she will request Immortal Sheep to help sever the contract from the divine perspective, which would be a more favorable decision for her.

"In any case... Divine General Feng, welcome to join Ran Sect?" After the two had a detailed discussion, Lu Ran extended his right hand.

He Qifeng snorted and did not take his hand: "I don't want to become some Divine General."

Lu Ran: "..."

This martial monk lass!

Why is she causing trouble now?

Lu Ran sighed helplessly, "What, are you still thinking about recruiting me, letting me join your Forbidden City?"

He Qifeng shook her head, saying, "People must have self-awareness.

You have the capability to reshape order in the human world, to save all beings from misery, I, He Qifeng, acknowledge you as a leader!"

Lu Ran looked at the woman with great curiosity: "So?"

He Qifeng said seriously, "I am different from others, when I join Ran Sect, I am bringing the Forbidden City and Big Wind Hall along with me.

All the resources I might acquire in the future will serve the rise of our Ran Sect.

You are only placing me in the sequence of the Eight Divine Generals?"

"Oh really?" Lu Ran blinked, "Above the Eight Divine Generals are the Four Great Protectors, but the Protector spots are already filled!

Above the Four Great Protectors is the Lady of Ran Sect!

There is only one slot for this role, which has been pre-booked by my white moonlight... cough, cough."

Jiang Ruyi appeared to be smiling, her slender jade finger touched Lu Ran's waist.

He Qifeng, meanwhile, maintained a serious expression, speaking in a deep voice, "Lu Ran, could you open a new sequence for me?"

Lu Ran blinked again: "Create another sequence?"

He Qifeng was full of confidence: "I'm worth it! I will prove with real action that I'm definitely qualified!"

"Ha, alright!" Lu Ran laughed, very happily.

He Qifeng couldn't see him, but he could see her radiantly expressive face.

Just like that day when they first met.

She was glowing, dazzling!

Lu Ran admired He Qifeng's grace and nodded firmly: "As you wish!"

Hmm... but what should this sequence title be?

It must be given careful thought to ensure a satisfying answer for her.

"Thank you for your appreciation, Sect Master." He Qifeng's lips slightly curled, finally taking Lu Ran's hand.

Since entering the mountain, regardless of the situation, He Qifeng never gave up hope.

She had victories and defeats, struggles and escapes.

She found Wuji Peak, humbly paying respect, using her cheerful and robust nature to blend with a group of men.

In the harsh reality of Holy Spirit Mountain, she got the Martial Monk believers to accept her as the sole anomaly.

She found people to connect with, firmed up her footing, and continuously built momentum using the title of Da Xia's genius.

With her genuine skills and knowledge, she stood out amidst the envious gazes of countless seniors, making a name for herself.

She cautiously probed, boldly recommended herself.

Her courage and determination gained Peak Master's favor, step by step leading her to the position of Hall Master, and further to the City Lord of Forbidden City.

She never abandoned hope, always striving.

But He Qifeng had to admit...

Today is the day she has been most hopeful about the future since entering the mountain!

She met someone.

Someone with sufficient capability to help her achieve her true ambitions hidden deep in her heart.

Someone with the right credentials to allow her to utter those four words.

Lu Ran,

My Sect Master, fortunate to meet...

My path is not solitary.

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