Summit of the Old Gods

Lu Ran looked at He Qifeng and said in a low voice, "You know my abilities. If I wanted a mount, I could completely go and slaughter the Evil Demon·Wu Huoju clan."

As soon as Lu Ran spoke, he brought up the arch-nemesis of the Blazing Sect.

God·Blazing Flame, ranks eighth in the array.

This is a typical beast-like deity, appearing as a blood-red tall horse, thus commonly known as "Blazing Flame Colt" among the populace.

Although it's a Weak God, it is quite majestic and spirited!

On its large horse head, it wears an exquisite golden headpiece, and on the horse body is a semi-wrapped saddle, alternating red and white, embedded with cloud-like brass pieces, seemingly both decorative and armorial.

Quite luxurious!

The Blazing Blood sect is not aggressive, primarily focusing on support and soft control.

Most notably, followers of this sect can summon a blood-red war horse to embody them.

Note, it is embodiment!

Rather than summoning a war horse to their side.

That is to say, when a Blazing Blood believer uses this technique, the believer themselves is within the war horse's body.

This technique can be considered a rare Divine Technique of offense and defense in the Blazing Blood sect's arsenal.

Blazing Blood followers can use the blood-red war horse as a defensive shell or utilize the horse's form to charge against, and crush, the enemy ranks.

One more detail, which needs special mention:

God·Blazing Blood does not allow anyone to ride upon its followers.

No matter how reasonable it looks externally, you riding on a tall horse, showing off, poses no problem at all.

But essentially...

You are riding a human!

Of course, it can't be said that God·Blazing Flame is particularly benevolent to its followers or unwilling for disciples to be humiliated.

It's because the image of the blood-red war horse is indistinguishable from the deity itself!

The lowly Human Clan, daring to ride on oneself, is intolerable!

But then again, this is a rule of the Human World.

In this filthy Holy Spirit Mountain Realm, looking at the enslavement by strong god disciples over weak god disciples, Blazing Blood followers probably struggle to protect themselves.

Lu Ran had recognized the true face of the Holy Spirit Mountain.

Therefore, when He Qifeng mentioned words like "gift", "Blazing Blood follower", he naturally thought of some overwhelming matters.

"Hmph." He Qifeng handed the teacup to Lu Ran, "You haven't studied for many years, yet your basic knowledge is solid."

Lu Ran: "..."

Is that a compliment or an insult?

I was the national college entrance examination top scorer, okay!

Do the math, I'm also a sophomore this year, though... hmm, I've not attended a single class.

"From your own reaction, you can also speculate on how humbly they live." He Qifeng said.

Lu Ran silently nodded.

He Qifeng: "In the Human World, they are elite disciples within the Blazing Blood city under the feet of the deity, members of the Guardians serving closely around the deity.

On the night of the fifteenth, they are occasionally sent out to lead Outer Sect believers in protecting the city."

He Qifeng paused and said, "That is to say, they are not only guardians but also capable of fulfilling the role of military leaders, experienced in commanding troops, unquestionably of high comprehensive quality!

The three have meticulous minds and are quite exceptional in martial arts!"

Lu Ran couldn't help but slightly raise an eyebrow.

Too many advantages, but what Lu Ran cared about most was martial arts!

For someone like He Qifeng, a master of combat, to give an evaluation of "quite exceptional in martial arts", how strong must the trio be?

And from the trio's identities, one can also deduce a thing or two.

Being within the Inner City, serving closely to the deity, they naturally are top contenders within their sect!

Moreover, Blazing Blood is an Eighth-class God!

By now Lu Ran had uncovered some patterns:

Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Class Weak God Disciples rarely appear within the Holy Spirit Mountain Realm.

Because this type of believer generally possesses poor talent and ability, lacking the qualifications to threaten the God Demon's layout in the Human World!

Yet these three sisters appeared in the Holy Spirit Mountain Realm!

This also illustrates the trio's extraordinary nature.

"Now it's better, with you here, they have a day to rise." He Qifeng sighed gently.

Once Lu Ran sorted out his thoughts, he was also quite expectant.

He Qifeng understood Lu Ran's expression, then called, "Come in."

The door to the room opened, and three women stepped into the hall, respectfully saluting one after another.

"City Lord He!"

"Master Lu!"

Lu Ran curiously observed the three, two of whom had ponytails and one had neat short hair, seemingly about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with slender builds and above-average appearances.

Whether in physique or in the three faces, it seemed as if they were carved from the same mold.

Are they triplets?

He Qifeng continued, "The Divine Technique of the Blazing Blood sect limited their battle strength ceiling, causing them to suffer much humiliation in the mountain.

Their talents have been obscured, quite a pity.

The Sect Leader reversing their fate can add to our Ran Sect's combat power."

Lu Ran nodded, "What are your realms of strength?"

The woman in the middle responded, "Returning to the Sect Leader, the three of us are all in the River Realm·Fourth Rank."

River Realm·Fourth Rank?!

Despite Lu Ran's thorough preparation, he was secretly amazed.

They are disciples of an Eighth-class God!

On the God Worship Platform, when it's time for Eighth-class Gods to appear, the highly talented Human Clan members have mostly been selected.

How could the three of them, so young, have reached River Realm·Fourth Rank?

How unfair to Elder Bai!

He's at least a Six-class God·Caster disciple, and at seventy or eighty years old, he's just at the River Realm·Fifth Rank!

Lu Ran pondered for a moment, then asked, "How come?"

The woman in the middle opened her mouth again, "Returning to the Sect Leader, the three of us are rather special, we did not become believers on the God Worship Platform."

"Oh?"

"The year we became believers, we were all under seventeen. While accompanying our father to Blazing Blood city to offer incense in worship, we were chosen by God Blazing Blood. We had no right to refuse."

The woman in the middle replied truthfully.

The girl on the right spoke up, her gentle voice delivering a harsh truth, "It seems the gods have chosen us purely to send us into the Holy Spirit Mountain to collect Holy Spirit Energy for them."

Lu Ran picked up the teacup and took a small sip.

Snatching food from the tiger's... uh, horse's mouth?

If the souls of these three don't return to the embrace of the gods, won't it make the Great God very unhappy?

Hehe~ I like it!

The Evil Demon tribes in the Holy Spirit Mountain Realm are so numerous, many of them capable of harming souls.

Three followers of Blazing Blood were brutally slain, tortured to the point of soul destruction by Black Lantern, Evil Mirror Demon, and Soul-splitting Demon...

This is quite normal, right!

"Tsk~" Lu Ran suddenly smacked his lips, looking at the clear tea with visible discomfort.

So bitter?

He Qifeng chuckled silently to himself, feigning innocence, "What's the matter, Sect Master?"

"Did you bring the Smoke Rain Tea back?"

"Yes." He Qifeng diligently picked up the teapot and refilled Lu Ran's cup.

Lu Ran: "..."

This girl... did it on purpose!

The three Blazing Blood followers lowered their heads, also aware that their own Forbidden City Lord was personally serving tea to the Lu Sect Master.

"What are your names?" Lu Ran decided to ignore the person pouring the tea.

"Replying to the Sect Master, Zhong Ya, Zhong Rou, Zhong Ling."

"Good." Lu Ran nodded, subconsciously picking up the teacup, "Which sect or school do you want to join?"

The words left the three stunned.

The only short-haired younger sister Zhong Ling raised her head in surprise, her eyes slightly widened:

"We can... we can choose for ourselves?"

Elder sister Zhong Ya turned her head slightly, giving the younger sister a stern look.

Zhong Ling quickly lowered her head again, and said, "Sect Master, can you really let us choose the sect at will?"

"Not exactly at will." Lu Ran pondered, "Tell me which sect you desire, I'll listen first."

He Qifeng showed some respect to Lu Ran and didn't snort coldly.

But in her heart, she was complaining.

Burn dog!

You're putting on airs again!

Lu Ran indeed felt comfortable pulling out a plastic bag. After speaking, he casually took another sip of tea.

Immediately, his expression turned bitter.

Damn!

Got tricked again!

His eyes turned resentful, and he looked towards He Qifeng.

He Qifeng stifled a laugh, turning to look at the three sisters below.

At this moment, the three sisters had secretly exchanged several glances, each seeing the astonishment in each other's eyes.

In the end, it was eldest sister Zhong Ya who spoke respectfully, "We request Sect Master Lu and City Lord He to decide for us!"

Lu Ran thought for a moment and said, "Qifeng seems to admire these three quite a bit and might have some thoughts?"

He Qifeng didn't hide her thoughts, "They all use daggers, with fierce and swift attacks, and exceptional combat talents.

They could join either the Nuo Sha Sect or the Greedy Wolf Sect.

Whether it's God and Ghost Entanglement or Greedy Agility, both can help them progress rapidly!"

Lu Ran looked puzzled as he turned his head to Yan Shuangzi behind him.

If I just have them join Yan Shuangzi (Evil Dog) directly, not only granting them the Evil Technique·Evil Agility but also a side of Instant Teleportation...

Wouldn't the three of them just take off?

He Qifeng also glanced over, laughing internally, Lu Ran did think the same.

She immediately spoke, "Joining the Evil Shadow Guardian is also a good choice.

Transforming from the god's guardians to your guardians should be a perfect fit."

Lu Ran also smiled, "Now I realize you want to place a few spies around me, huh?"

He Qifeng gave Lu Ran a sideways glance.

I carefully selected from the Forbidden City to gift you three treasures, and you truly don't appreciate good intentions!

"I'm joking." Lu Ran said softly.

Once the three sisters of Blazing Blood sign a contract with the Evil Sculpture, they would naturally be bound to Lu Ran.

With just a thought, in an instant, the three could be killed on the spot.

"Make good use of them." He Qifeng picked up the teacup and offered it to Lu Ran, "Whenever they properly complete the tasks you assign and earn your praise, remember who recommended them to you."

Lu Ran: "..."

He took the teacup with a bitter expression.

He Qifeng looked at the three, "After following Sect Master Lu, perform well and don't let me down."

"Yes!"

"Yes!" The three bowed their heads respectfully.

The Zhong sisters were still unsure about which god they were supposed to venerate.

But just now, He Qifeng mentioned Nuo Sha, Greedy Wolf!

Greedy Wolf is part of the "Eight Heavenly Demons" series, and Nuo Sha belongs to the "Twelve Earthly Fiends" series.

Both are undoubtedly third-class gods!

And both are extremely compatible with our combat style.

Joining any of these gods is genuinely a way to defy fate!

Transforming from auxiliary, soft-control sect disciples of eighth-class gods to fierce and vicious third-class god followers?!

Just the thought of it makes one excited!

"Other guardians have their designated halls, now it's your turn to form a unit." Lu Ran looked at Yan Shuangzi.

"Yes!" Yan Shuangzi nodded lightly.

Yu Changsheng quietly sipped the bitter tea, feeling something was off.

Among the four major guardian sequences,

It seems I'm the only one left as a lone commander?

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