Summit of the Old Gods

The Mud Pig Forest became even more chaotic!

Trees shattered, mud splattered everywhere.

Pig heads rolled all over the ground...

Yet in this filthy swamp, He Yingcai donned a simple green dress, her long hair flowing, like a pure lotus flower.

Even the dirtiest world cannot stain pure elegance.

She commanded the center of the battleground, lightly stepping on a lotus leaf, her delicate fingers releasing one crystal-clear lotus silk after another.

All Mud Mountain Pigs that dared approach were controlled by her, suspended in the air.

To be honest, He Yingcai's control over the battlefield was excessively powerful!

This Sea Realm Island Master, when facing River Realm Mud Mountain Pigs, could effortlessly control an enemy with just one piece of lotus silk.

She had ten fingers, capable of shooting ten crystalline threads!

Lu Ran also had Silk Thread and eagerly joined the fray.

When the delicate red threads began to weave effortlessly, He Yingcai suddenly felt a chill in her heart!

"Hm?" She quickly turned her head, looking behind her.

Lu Ran blinked his eyes, smiling with pursed lips.

He Yingcai: "..."

Lu Ran extended his palms forward, fingertips releasing Silk Thread: "Divine General Cai, you mustn't get distracted on the battlefield."

Instantly, He Yingcai transformed from the ruler of the battleground to a resentful woman.

Even though she had seen the true nature of the gods, some concepts need no changing.

For instance, the concept of "archenemy."

As long as He Yingcai remained a believer of Bi He, when facing the Tangled Silk Shadow clan, they would be exceptionally cruel!

Irreconcilable enmity is mutual.

So when Lu Ran employed Tethering Evil Technique, a heightened sense of crisis surged within He Yingcai!

From Dragon Guardian, she learned many things about Lu Ran, summarized into eight words—Master of Gods, Evil Demon Lord!

So... is Junior Lu the master of the Tangled Silk Shadow clan?!

From this angle of consideration, He Yingcai's tense nerves finally relaxed significantly.

She finally withdrew her gaze, softly speaking:

"Yes, my Sect Master."

Lu Ran: "..."

Humans fear familiarity!

He still preferred the noble and elegant style when he first met He Yingcai.

Now look!

Sigh...

Why did her beautiful eyes often carry such grievance?

Yes, it's all Dragon's fault!

Lu Ran quickly found a scapegoat... identified the root of the problem!

Lu Ran had subtly gathered that Yu Changsheng had no partners in the human world.

Yu Changsheng came to the Holy Spirit Mountain Realm early on, and due to the uniqueness of this realm, he had been wandering, never caught by any woman's net.

Could it be that Yu Changsheng was hiding something?

"Whoosh~ Whoosh~"

The Eight Desolate Blade swiftly traversed, finally tainted with blood!

With Lu Ran and He Yingcai controlling the battlefield, the Eight Desolate Blade needed no lengthy detours, directly slaughtering the big black pigs.

The four Shadow Guards were also relentless, achieving remarkable pig-killing efficiency.

Within mere minutes, over twenty Mud Mountain Pig corpses lay along the edge of the Mud Pig Forest.

"Blazing Phoenix, it's your turn!" Lu Ran pulled out the Treasure Gourd from his robe.

"Buzz~" The Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd was overjoyed.

Each of these black pigs was plump and robust, certainly delicious to eat!

Lu Ran extended his hand forward, sending the Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd joyfully flying.

He heard his master's voice from behind: "Absorb the Evil Demon bones, but don't refine them."

In an instant, the Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd froze mid-air.

"You won't go unrewarded." Lu Ran flew forward several meters, gently patting the chubby Treasure Gourd, "There are nearly thirty pigs here.

After returning, we'll leave half for the Ran Sect disciples, and you eat the other half, okay?"

"Buzz~" The Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd rejoiced again, bobbing up and down, nodding incessantly.

"Go ahead." Lu Ran softly spoke, catching the Eight Desolate Blade as it flew back.

"Sect Master has already reached the Sea Realm." He Yingcai stepped on the lotus leaf, flying to Lu Ran's side, "Why is Evil Technique·Silk Thread still at the River Grade?"

She discovered that Lu Ran always used single-handed technique, with only five red threads controlling one enemy.

Once Evil Technique·Silk Thread ascends to Sea Grade, it will undergo a qualitative transformation.

By then, Lu Ran can perform techniques with both hands!

And each red thread can act independently, controlling one enemy through the master's will.

"I must slaughter the Tangled Silk Shadow clan to absorb the power of the Evil Demon's true form." Lu Ran explained, "After the New Year, I'm planning to continue my travels in the Holy Spirit Mountain, with the first stop being Red Rain Valley."

Red Rain Valley is located in the southeast of the Holy Spirit Mountain continent, just south of Mist Rain Lake.

It is the base camp of the Tangled Silk Shadow clan.

This intelligence was precisely acquired by Lu Ran from the Thousand Boat Alliance.

"After the new year, I'll accompany Sect Master." He Yingcai volunteered.

She has quite rich experience dealing with the Tangled Silk Shadow clan.

Moreover, the Bi He Sect possesses Spirit Defense Techniques·Lotus Heart, and He Yingcai is completely impervious to the Tangled Silk Shadow clan's Pupil Skill.

In terms of techniques, the Bi He Sect somewhat restrains the Tangled Silk Shadow clan.

Lu Ran hesitated a bit: "Mr. Cong Long said that your main task now is to oversee Green Lotus Island and use the power of the Ran Sect to become the leader of the Seven Islands of Bihe."

He Yingcai remained silent, merely watching Lu Ran quietly.

Through ongoing interactions, she already understood Lu Ran somewhat.

The Lu Ran on the battlefield was indeed quite deceptive, exceedingly domineering!

But in private, when dealing with his own people, Lu Ran's character is quite good.

Sensitive!

Seems particularly sensitive in this regard.

"Lu Junior Brother..." He Yingcai's tone was gentle, "Red Rain Valley is extremely dangerous. I've faced this kind before, and I have a lot of experience.

You gave me the title of Divine General, so I must make a contribution to the Ran Sect."

Lu Ran felt a bit helpless.

He Yingcai continued with her request: "After the mission in Red Rain Valley is over, you can use Mirror Flower Moon to send me back to Green Lotus Island.

Let me fight for you just this once..."

"Alright, alright." Lu Ran caught the treasure gourd that flew back to him.

He Yingcai smiled knowingly, thinking to herself, indeed.

Lu Junior Brother really is easy to talk to~

It means I can spend more time with that cold stone again, right?

Hmpf!

I've never wanted something so much in my life.

He Yingcai's gaze shifted slightly, one hand resting on the side of her forehead, smoothing a few strands of hair behind her ear.

Her demeanor remained elegant, but deep down, she wasn't putting up a front anymore.

What if it's a stone?

Sooner or later, this lady will warm you up.

"Let's go, heading back." Lu Ran immediately cast the Evil Mirror Magic.

A floor mirror opened up in the courtyard of Cloud Sea Residence on Cloud Sea Cliff.

At the eastern corner of the courtyard, three people were seated, chatting leisurely.

Jiang Ruyi, Yu Changsheng, He Qifeng.

As evening approached, Yu Changsheng specially released a low-grade Rain Prayer Carp, the faint golden beams resembling fine rain, lighting up the secluded courtyard.

It also gave the evening ambiance of the sea cliff cottage a unique charm.

Noticing the energy fluctuation, everyone looked over.

"Sect Master." Yu Changsheng was the first to stand up, watching Lu Ran bring He Yingcai and the Shadow Guard Team out of the mirror.

Seeing Yu Changsheng again, there was not the slightest resentment in He Yingcai's eyes.

Under the golden drizzle, she smiled radiantly, looking dazzling.

"Lady." He Yingcai first greeted Jiang Ruyi, then nodded to Yu Changsheng and He Qifeng.

Before heading to Mist Rain Lake, Lu Ran first went to the Forbidden City to secretly bring the Wind Emperor over.

The person possessing the Sea Grade Evil Technique · Mirror Flower Moon is just that capricious!

This was He Qifeng's first time stepping onto Cloud Sea Cliff, and she was curious about everything, especially expressing her admiration for Lu Ran's choice of location.

Who in their right mind would establish a base by the sea?

It's not just the third-class god Yan Qing, Dragon Carp, and other naval sects; even disciples under the second-class god Ash (South Sea Bow) wouldn't dare be so bold, right?

Master Lu... You're really doing it your own way!

And when Lu Ran stated that he had the Ink Carp Squad and Sea Shark Team completely controlling the nearby sea areas, the Forbidden City Lord fell silent.

He just glared at Lu Ran.

That funny little expression amused Lu Ran to no end.

"Evil Shadow, take people to handle it." Lu Ran handed the Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd to Yan Shuangzi.

"Yes." Evil Shadow Guardian accepted the order and left, meanwhile, the others in the courtyard finished exchanging pleasantries.

He Qifeng looked at Lu Ran: "Sect Master."

"What's up?" Lu Ran had a guarded expression.

For some reason, He Qifeng's gaze was intense.

What trick is she up to now?

He Qifeng said solemnly: "I just toured Feixian Hall."

Lu Ran raised an eyebrow: "What, you're not satisfied with your stone sculpture?"

"No, I'm too satisfied!" He Qifeng looked at the young man bathed in golden rain; he seemed to be cloaked in holy light.

Her eyes burned bright: "Indeed, the leader I follow is truly wise and mighty."

"Wow~ I can actually hear compliments from you?" Lu Ran also laughed, "Making a statue of you, and suddenly I'm wise and mighty?"

He Qifeng rarely argued with Lu Ran, instead asking:

"When can I, like you and Lady, receive the devotion of believers?"

She sent 88 believers over, naturally aware of what this group was here for.

But people are visual creatures; knowing in their heart and seeing with their own eyes are two completely different experiences.

When He Qifeng found herself in Feixian Hall, witnessing the towering divine sculptures and the believers' devout worship...

Her heart was moved!

Lu Ran came to the stone table, pressing her shoulder, guiding her to sit on the stone stool: "Qifeng, we discussed this already."

He Qifeng suddenly showed a smile: "I know, I'm just putting some pressure on you to get you to progress faster."

Lu Ran: ???

Here I was, organizing my thoughts...

Of course, He Qifeng understood that she should prioritize the bigger picture and be responsible for herself.

However, one cannot deny that the scene in Feixian Hall just now had quite an impact on her.

"Later, there won't be any pork for you." Lu Ran said annoyedly.

"Hahahaha~" He Qifeng burst into hearty laughter.

"Sect Master."

"Hmm?" Lu Ran looked at the woman beside him.

He Yingcai smiled and nodded: "I also want to tour Cloud Sea Cliff."

"Sure, come on! I'll show you around, there's a statue of you in Feixian Hall too." Lu Ran agreed immediately.

He Yingcai: "..."

"You just got back, take a rest." Jiang Ruyi suddenly spoke, "Mr. Cong Long, please show the Divine General around."

"Pop!"

Lu Ran slapped his forehead: "Oh, right! I'm tired!"

Everyone: "..."

"Ruyi, you have no idea!" Lu Ran sat down heavily on the stone stool, "The Mud Mountain Pig tribe is so fierce, charging at our team nonstop.

They had us dropping our helmets and shields, utterly exhausted..."

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