Summit of the Old Gods

The Black Lamp Clan and Lantern Sect are both auxiliary factions.

However, the Black Lamp Evil Technique is far more dangerous than the Lantern Divine Technique!

Once Qiao Yuansi uses this clan's evil technique, most people can no longer behold her.

They will be caught in illusions!

More terrifyingly, in front of Qiao Yuansi, almost all enemies will be slowed down, and the weaker ones won't even be able to move.

Whether it's single target or group!

It's no exaggeration to say that both the Black Lantern and Tangled Silk Shadow carry a "poisonous" attribute.

The gap in combat power and threat level between the two is majorly due to one thing—intelligence!

Apart from their poisonous attribute, the Black Lamp Clan also has healing techniques, and another evil technique, the Smoke Fire Cage, which releases dense smoke to obscure vision, allowing the caster to hide or escape.

This technique, after advancing to the River Grade, even gains a perception function, enabling the caster to know everything within the black smoke.

The Lantern Sect is indeed the king of support, and isn't the Black Lamp Clan as well?

Binding Qiao Yuansi with the Black Lamp Evil Sculpture was the result of Lu Ran's careful consideration.

He did not want to change his sister's path in the auxiliary faction.

People have different types, forcing Qiao Yuansi to launch a frontal assault would indeed be unreasonable.

Among the front-line God Demon series, the only auxiliary factions are the Divine Sky Phoenix and its adversary, Paper Simurgh.

Further down in the third-class God Demon Series, the Lantern and Black Lantern are included.

In the hall, Lu Ran and his sister had a detailed discussion, and Little Yuanxi eventually chose the Evil God·Black Lantern.

After the siblings signed the contract, black flames immediately ignited on Qiao Yuansi's body.

Today, Little Yuanxi was already dressed in a black long dress, and the addition of the black fire made her incredibly beautiful...

Like a burning, graceful black swan.

Qiao Yuansi played with the newly acquired evil technique while talking to Lu Ran about the situation.

Lu Ran then learned that since last August, his sister's team had disbanded, and Guan Yiren and Wang Ling had gone to the ancient cities of their respective Divines.

Mentioning these two, Lu Ran immediately thought of "Heaven's Chosen," both of them were selected.

"By the way, I found out online these past two days that the 'Heaven's Chosen' tournament has been discontinued?" Lu Ran said.

Qiao Yuansi nodded, "Yes, the second season of 'Heaven's Chosen' wasn't completed. May 15th was the last match, and according to tradition, it was off-air in June and July. It hasn't resumed since then."

As they spoke, the black fire on Qiao Yuansi's dress gradually retracted, eventually concentrating in her palm, leaving only a single black flame.

At her command.

Only Lu Ran dared to observe so recklessly because he possessed the Spiritual Defense Technique.

This single black flame happened to be the Evil Technique·Caged Fire (Illusion)!

If it were anyone else, they would likely already have fallen into the dreamscape woven by Little Yuanxi without even realizing it.

Soon after, Lu Ran sensed that this flame no longer attempted to penetrate his mental defense, but it seemed as though something was pressing down on him.

Straining to impede Lu Ran's movements!

Evidently, the flame in Qiao Yuansi's hand had transformed in nature, from Caged Fire (Illusion) to Caged Fire (Shadow)!

"You should've seen it; three Heaven's Chosen died on the battlefield, causing a very bad impact," Qiao Yuansi said, controlling the flame in her palm and letting it spread to her fingertips.

"Yes." Lu Ran nodded, utterly astonished when he first saw this information.

In four months, three people successively made a series of extremely unwise decisions!

To put it bluntly, these three essentially self-destructed!

Subsequent investigations claimed that the 'Heaven's Chosen' title's weight led to an imbalance in the contestants' mental states.

A few contestants were too obsessed with gaining points and showcasing themselves...

Qiao Yuansi looked at Lu Ran, "Do you trust the official investigation results?"

"Why, do you know the inside story?"

"Not exactly," Qiao Yuansi shook her head, "until today, I did believe those findings."

"Why don't you believe it now?" Lu Ran raised an eyebrow slightly.

"You just told me about the Holy Spirit Mountain," Qiao Yuansi's eyes flickered, "and then thinking about those Heaven's Chosen who acted like they deviated..."

Lu Ran understood what his sister meant and said, "You suspect divine manipulation behind it?"

Qiao Yuansi nodded gently, "As you said, the God Demons colluded to enslave our Human Clan. This series of cruel methods is meant to secure perpetual dominance.

'Heaven's Chosen' holds a massive influence, which could bring about some changes. What do you think?"

Lu Ran looked at the calm and analytical Little Yuanxi with some surprise, but he was also quite pleased.

Indeed, Little Yuanxi appeared childlike only in front of him.

In truth, she was the commander of a powerful team.

"Phew~" With a wave of her hand, Qiao Yuansi filled the large hall with black lanterns instantly.

The prior Caged Fire (Shadow) was merely a single-target control skill.

The Evil Technique·Yin Lamp Formation, however, is a terrifying group control skill!

All beings illuminated by the lantern's firelight were slowed down, feeling like they bore the weight of a thousand pounds, making movement difficult.

Even though Lu Ran was in the Sea Realm, his speed of action decreased under the influence of such control techniques.

Qiao Yuansi looked satisfied at the Evil Technique·Yin Lamp Formation, dispersing it with a casual wave, "I've always wondered why 'Heaven's Chosen' suddenly compromised to stop broadcasting, given that it's such a great national interest and benefit, with so many die-hard fans. If they continued, the tournament would definitely go on.

Yet during that time, the official website got shut down, leaving the fans without a main base.

The officials seemed to allow chaos and turmoil online, fueling public anger and panic..."

Lu Ran agreed and analyzed, "Perhaps the officials were threatened by the All Gods, forcing them to cease 'Heaven's Chosen.'

It is even possible the online chaos was manipulated by the officials themselves."

"Perhaps." Qiao Yuansi sighed softly.

After seeing her brother today, she finally realized that she had been living in a huge lie all this time.

Qiao Yuansi just felt a suffocating pressure on her chest, making it hard to breathe.

Suddenly, she thought of something and looked at her brother: "Yiren sister and the skeleton were summoned by the Divine; we are powerless to help. But Niu is still at home, should we take him to Holy Spirit Mountain?"

"You want to take him?" Lu Ran questioned.

Lu Ran also had a good impression of Niu Zhengzheng.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have acted as a matchmaker for Niu Zhengzheng and Chang Ying.

Unfortunately, according to Little Yuanxi, their relationship wasn't very stable, especially after Chang Ying was called away for pilgrimage by the Divine·Spiritual Sign, they completely lost contact.

Whether they have broken up or not, even Niu Zhengzheng himself isn't sure.

"Niu is a good guy, loyal to his teammates, doesn't have any ulterior motives, and follows my lead without question." Qiao Yuansi finally came to life a bit, "After everyone advanced to the Jiang Realm, more or less they've all changed, but Niu is an exception."

"Oh?"

Qiao Yuansi laughed, "He was silly to begin with, and now he's in the Jiang Realm·Second Rank but still the same as before."

Lu Ran was taken aback: "Just the Jiang Realm·Second Rank... Your strength is even higher than Niu Zhengzheng's realm?"

Qiao Yuansi raised her pretty face, really like a proud black swan: "Why do you think I'm hindering you~"

Lu Ran: "..."

Qiao Yuansi looked at Lu Ran, who was at a loss, and laughed: "You've been so high above for too long, you don't understand the hardships of the human world!

This is the Jiang Realm·Second Rank, isn't that high enough?"

Lu Ran pursed his lips, not saying anything in the end.

Qiao Yuansi shifted her focus: "However, Niu has indeed been stuck for a long time, maybe this is as far as he will go in his lifetime. If he follows my brother...

Brother!

Since Holy Spirit Mountain is so dangerous, I'll take a big bodyguard with me!"

Lu Ran frowned slightly: "I can protect you, and I can arrange a maid for you."

Maid...?

Qiao Yuansi paused for a moment, then understood Lu Ran's meaning and immediately said, "Stupid brother, what are you thinking!

Even if Niu and sister Chang Ying have a complicated relationship, I wouldn't choose that big oaf!"

Lu Ran hurriedly explained: "No, what I meant was..."

Qiao Yuansi propped her chin with one hand, her bright eyes sparkling as she looked at Lu Ran: "Then what did you mean?"

"I... my West Wilderness Divine Sculpture and Barbaric Female Demon Divine Sculpture have been reserved." Lu Ran responded quickly.

Qiao Yuansi snorted: "Compared to smoothly cultivating and upgrading, even becoming a god, having Niu change his line of work is nothing."

Hmm, true.

Lu Ran nodded silently, thought for a moment, his expression a bit odd: "Your nickname is quite foresighted."

"How?" Qiao Yuansi blinked.

"Soul-splitting Demon! This race also focuses on strength output and has the skill of Soul Binding." The more Lu Ran thought about it, the more it made sense.

Qiao Yuansi laughed: "You really plan to make Niu Zhengzheng a Niu? Then later get a horse?"

Lu Ran shrugged his shoulders: "Didn't you want a bodyguard? In the future, let Niu and horse protect you, standing at the door of your house every day, and see who dares to have malicious intentions towards you."

Kill them right there!

"Brother!" Qiao Yuansi's face looked annoyed, "Am I never going to get married in my lifetime?"

"Then it needs to be assessed carefully!" Lu Ran appeared quite justified, "If someone wants to pursue my sister, they must pass my approval, at least be stronger than me, right?"

Qiao Yuansi's eyes widened instantly: "Stronger than you??"

Do you want to think about what you're actually saying?

Do you know that you're the Pride of Da Xia?

It's over...

This young lady is going to be single forever...

Thinking about this, Qiao Yuansi pouted slightly, her eyes wistfully looking at Lu Ran.

Lu Ran felt a tingling sensation in his scalp, awkwardly said, "I was just speaking casually, but a proper assessment is necessary."

"Tch~ Do I still need you?" Qiao Yuansi raised her fair small hand, playing with Black Fire, "With a brother like you, can't you see how high my standards are?

Beijing University, the top school in Da Xia, the gathering place for Heaven's Chosen.

Two years in, have I found anyone I like?"

Lu Ran: "..."

Why am I suddenly blamed for this?

"Brother."

"Mmm?"

"When we overturn the sky... you have to help me find a boyfriend~"

"Alright!"

"Oh wow? You said it, I'm going to remember!"

"I agreed to the first part."

"..."

...

After reading everyone's comments, thank you for the support from all the new and old readers, I also saw the requests, so tomorrow there will be an extra chapter.

Honestly, writing for so many years has caused quite a bit of occupational illness, relying solely on a strong passion for storytelling.

Previously, I would often release extra chapters, and really wouldn't always be late. Sigh... let's not talk about it.

Extra chapter tomorrow.

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