Summit of the Old Gods

The sky was gradually darkening.

The Ran Sect's soldiers finally finished plundering Wolf Bone Village.

Lu Ran activated the Transmission Mirror and tossed the weapons, jewelry, and the like into the treasure chamber at the bottom of Cloud Sea Cliff.

He handed the clothes they looted to the Hall Master of Feixian Hall, allowing Song Yu to distribute them to Ran Sect disciples based on their needs.

In the Mountain Realm, garments from the Human World were rare and valuable.

After finishing everything, Lu Ran held a small meeting with the soldiers in the grand house's living room to confirm their next steps.

A night raid on Wolf Flower Village was clearly unwise.

After all, Wolf Flower Village was also primarily composed of Greedy Wolf believers, who possessed night vision, whereas some Ran Sect soldiers did not, which was a natural disadvantage.

One of the Ran Sect's objectives in attacking the stronghold was to rescue the slaves.

A night raid would undoubtedly lead to more chaos and unnecessary casualties.

Not to mention, if Xian'er sister swung her hammer just a bit off target...

No one would survive.

"Then we'll set off for Wolf Flower Village tomorrow morning," Lu Ran, sitting in a beautifully carved, rather grand mahogany chair, glanced around at everyone, "You've all worked hard today, and it's getting dark. Find a place to rest."

"Nightmare, you and the Evil Shadow arrange the guard shifts."

"Yes!"

"Yes," everyone dispersed.

"Benefactor, I..." Leng Xushuang hesitated.

She had just joined the Ran Sect and was still unclear about her role.

Jiang Ruyi spoke up, "From now on, you can follow me."

"Yes, Lady," Leng Xushuang nodded slightly.

After this brief meeting, Leng Xushuang was already aware of Lu Jiang's identities.

"Oh dear, Xian'er sister is going to be replaced." Lu Ran gazed toward the back door of the mansion, jokingly.

At this moment, Si Xianxian was leaning against the door, gazing fondly at the sea of flowers.

Hearing these words, she pursed her lips in dissatisfaction.

Who's she trying to scare?

How could my dear Ruyi bear to leave me?

Besides, who says a maid can only be one person? As of today, this Xian'er is the head maid!

"From now on, just call me Sect Leader," Lu Ran added.

"Yes, Sect Leader," Leng Xushuang nodded again.

"Tonight, don't guard the Lady anymore; you've been through a lot. Go and rest well," Lu Ran gestured toward the door, "Go with the Mad Immortal Guardian; she can introduce you to Ran Sect."

"Yes," Leng Xushuang duly followed the Sect Leader's orders and turned to leave.

Si Xianxian felt a surge of excitement!

Haha, isn't this the perfect chance~

Just right, I can establish the position of "head maid"... hmm, Sister Xushuang's fate is a bit tragic.

It's better to be kinder to her.

Si Xianxian thought secretly, turned around to greet, intending to smile in welcome, only to be captivated by Leng Xushuang's beauty.

Fortunately, having been by Jiang Ruyi's side for years, Si Xianxian had developed some immunity to absolute pulchritude.

Otherwise, a certain Xian'er would undoubtedly swoon a bit.

Until their figures disappeared outside the door, Jiang Ruyi softly said, "Are you planning to let her replace the Cold Plum Divine Sculpture?"

Lu Ran looked surprised, "How did you know?"

Jiang Ruyi smiled gently, "Would you allow a companion to continue living humbly just to enjoy the scent of flowers?

That's not your style."

Lu Ran: "..."

Is my mind really that easy to read?

Jiang Ruyi took Lu Ran's arm, "The souls of Cold Plum disciples aren't easy to obtain. It's hard for you to cultivate a Cold Plum Divine Sculpture, isn't it?"

"Yes," Lu Ran pondered briefly.

This indeed was true.

The Cold Plum Sect wasn't particularly powerful, and the nature of its disciples was well known: upright and principled.

So it's hard for Cold Plum disciples to become slave masters or abusers.

Lu Ran always adhered to the bottom line of being human.

He would never slaughter innocents for the sake of acquiring formidable strength.

This also meant that in Lu Ran's sculpture garden, the Cold Plum Divine Sculpture could only be cultivated with Holy Spirit Energy.

"The Ice Plum Demon Queen," Jiang Ruyi reminded softly when Lu Ran fell silent.

"A good substitute," Lu Ran was quite tempted, wrapping an arm around Jiang Xianxian's slender waist, gently planting a kiss on her soft lips.

The Evil Demon·Ice Plum Demon Queen was the arch-enemy of the Cold Plum Sect.

Both played with frost and wielded snow swords.

They had many similar techniques in their skill lists.

Once the Evil Demon·Ice Plum Demon Queen Evil Sculpture was activated, Lu Ran could also emanate a cold fragrance, with scattered plum blossoms floating around.

Whether paired with the Black Gold Emperor Robe, or a broad white robe...

Just thinking about it has a certain prestige?

"Hmm." Jiang Ruyi gently responded, only to quickly realize something was amiss.

Lu Ran seemed to have no intention of stopping?

"Lu... Lu Ran, wait." Jiang Ruyi turned her head slightly, murmuring, "We're outside."

"Wolf Bone Village has already been destroyed," Lu Ran said matter-of-factly, "And you previously mentioned that if I wanted to see you dance with a sword, I should perform well."

Jiang Ruyi: ?

I was referring to you doing well on your journey, not this!

Naughty thing!

Always misconstruing what I mean.

In her astonishment, Jiang Ruyi found herself being drawn step by step into the bedroom.

"Lu Ran," Jiang Ruyi called out softly.

"Hmm?" Lu Ran looked back at his fiancée.

Jiang Ruyi still had her head tilted, gazing at the luxurious bedroom, her brow slightly furrowed, "Dirty."

"Hmm," Lu Ran remained silent for a moment, realizing his oversight.

The room certainly wasn't dirty; it was very clean and tidy.

But to Jiang Xianxian, the Village Chief and the Second Lady of Wolf Bone were "dirty."

[Go find the Evil Shadow Guardian, stay with her tonight.] Lu Ran thought, extending his hand forward.

The hem of the Black Gold Emperor Robe fluttered, and the Eight Desolate Blade automatically unsheathed, flying out.

At the same time, Lu Ran had already opened an ancient bronze mirror with a classic charm.

With his fiancée, Lu Ran took a step forward, and the surroundings changed.

Jiang Ruyi only felt her vision blur, and in the dim light, she saw the familiar environment of her bedroom.

"Cloud Sea Residence." Lu Ran embraced the warm and soft figure, placing her on the bed.

The geographical separation meant nothing to Lu Ran.

Ends of the earth, just a step away.

"You..." Jiang Ruyi felt helpless yet amused.

Lu Ran's strength was all-encompassing.

Especially after advancing to the Sea Realm, whether in terms of combat power or survival, he had broken free from the constraints of the original rules.

Even Jiang Ruyi had to gradually adapt to this "half-human, half-god" being.

It's hard to imagine how Lu Ran would exist in the world when he advances to the Heavenly Realm.

Even harder to imagine, his appearance above the Heavenly Realm...

Jiang Ruyi lay on her own bed, knowing that it was inevitable tonight.

Lu Ran was a young man full of vitality and energy; after a great victory, who could stop him from wanting a reward?

Jiang Ruyi's cheeks flushed, and she turned her head away from Lu Ran, murmuring:

"Foolish ruler."

Lu Ran: "..."

How am I foolish?

I even remember leaving the Eight Desolate Blade in Wolf Bone Village!

Being watched by you and Cong Long every day, how cautious have I become...

Lu Ran thought angrily, when suddenly a female voice echoed in his mind: [Master!]

[Huh?] Lu Ran was stunned for a moment, [Evil Shadow?]

[The First Lady has returned to the village, she's on the way up the mountain!]

Lu Ran: ???

Could it be such a coincidence?

Wasn't she driven away by the Second Lady to unwind at Langhua Village?

All together, the First Lady left the village for no more than three days, traveling over sixty kilometers back and forth?

This...?

Jiang Ruyi noticed a change in Lu Ran's aura, her slightly dazed eyes instantly cleared, and she softly asked, "What's wrong?"

Lu Ran raised his hand to cast a spell, "The First Lady of Wolf Bone Village has returned to the mountain."

Jiang Ruyi's expression immediately turned icy.

She had initially planned to take out Wolf Bone Lady during a trip to Langhua Village, but unexpectedly, the opponent came to her?

At the same time, on the only road up the mountain to Wolf Bone Village.

Dusk had fallen, but it wasn't completely dark.

Two Greedy Wolf disciples moved stealthily, progressing secretly through the forest.

Eight Thousand Bone believers served as bearers, carrying a large litter made of bone, climbing at a fast yet steady pace.

The Qian Bone Sect had no perception techniques, it seemed they aimed to return to the camp before nightfall.

Four more Thousand Bone believers opened the road and followed behind, guarding the bone litter from front to back.

Inside the litter, a dignified middle-aged lady rested her chin, eyes closed, recharging her spirits.

"Madam!" A voice came from beyond the bone curtain of the litter.

"Hmm." The dignified lady responded casually.

"Something's off; the sentinels in the forest are gone. We tried signaling with a whistle, but received no response." One of the only two Greedy Wolf disciples in the team reported in a deep voice.

The leader-like Thousand Bone disciple appeared serious and suggested, "Madam, should we stop and investigate?"

The First Lady looked impatient.

She didn't even lift her eyelids, "What's there to investigate? Just a bunch of lazy fools."

The Thousand Bone disciple looked troubled, cautiously adding, "Madam, we should still..."

"Send someone to look, when we return, you both will face punishment."

"As you command!"

"As you command." The two cursed silently, but responded respectfully.

The Greedy Wolf believers hid their forms again, signaling another Greedy Wolf companion, they quickly moved toward the mountain village through the dense forest on either side of the road.

The bone litter halted mid-journey, without the Lady's order, the Thousand Bone believers dared not set the litter down.

Drizzling rain and wind made the bone curtain sway lightly, creating crisp, clear sounds.

Pleasant?

For the Wolf Bone Lady, perhaps it was pleasant.

To others, it was undoubtedly eerie!

The crisp, faint clacking of bones made the forest feel even more silent.

"Tsk tsk~"

In the serene environment, a tsk-tsk sound suddenly echoed, laced with a hint of mockery.

"Who's there?"

"Who?" The Thousand Bone believers collectively turned their heads, seeing two figures standing in mid-air behind them.

A man and a woman, both exuding the terrifying pressure unique to the Sea Realm.

The young man in an Emperor Robe, noble and imposing, the woman's gown fluttering, cold as frost.

This world had turned colder due to their presence.

Not an ordinary cold.

But a chilling intent beneath a murderous aura that froze one to the bone!

Such people dared to openly appear in Wolf Bone Village's territory?

The villagers of Wolf Bone couldn't help but think of many implications.

Could it be,

that their Wolf Bone Village had already been destroyed?

In view, the young man in an Emperor Robe looked displeased, coldly sneering:

"Wolf Bone Lady, such tyrannical power you have?"

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