Summit of the Old Gods

Originally, Tian Tian was quite happy to be by Sister Ruyi's side, but as the hall filled with more people, Tian Tian became increasingly panicked.

"Don't be afraid, you can stand behind the chair," Jiang Ruyi looked at Tian Tian.

"Hmm." Tian Tian responded softly, feeling a bit dejected.

She really wanted to protect the goddess image in her heart, but the reality was she still needed to hide behind the goddess image and seek shelter.

"Sect Leader!"

"Sect Leader!" A series of voices rose, startling Tian Tian out of her self-pity.

"Sit down, everyone sit." Lu Ran appeared behind the desk, nodding and smiling at everyone.

Just then, several members of the Bai family arrived.

Or perhaps they should be called the Deng Family?

Deng Yuxiang and Bai Yanhui walked in together with Deng Yutang into the council hall.

Seeing this scene, Niu Zhengzheng couldn't help but feel sympathy for Deng Yutang.

Poor Deng brother...

Even as a Third Rank River Realm, I can't hold my head high! How can you live as a River Realm?

"Congratulations, Elder Bai!" Lu Ran said with a smile, "Not cultivating a bit more to consolidate?"

Unexpectedly, Bai Yanhui tidied up his robe and solemnly gave a grand salute: "Thank you, Sect Leader!"

The old voice, deep and powerful.

Echoed in the vast council hall.

Elder Bai might be grateful to Lu Ran for saving him in the past, allowing him to live to see his blood kin.

Perhaps also grateful to Lu Ran for giving Bai Manni an Evil Sculpture, providing the Bai descendants with a Divine Position.

Or perhaps...

Both.

Lu Ran's smile slightly receded, nodding towards Deng Yutang.

Deng Yutang hurriedly helped his grandfather.

Unfortunately, a River Realm lackey can't support a Sea Realm Great Power.

Lu Ran spoke, "Please sit first, Elder Bai."

"Yes." Only then did Bai Yanhui stand up, seating himself with Deng Yutang.

Lu Ran helplessly looked at Deng Yuxiang: [Why bring Mr. Deng here?]

[Let him meet his comrades.] Deng Yuxiang sat at the head of the left row seats, glancing at Lu Ran.

Lu Ran: "..."

Having such a sister, you really are unlucky!

People might not believe it: In the Ran Sect council hall, River Realm people and Heavenly Realm people can be equated in some aspects!

Both only have one...

Lu Ran watched the grandfather and grandson take their seats, noting how Bai Yanhui always kept Deng Yutang by his side, and couldn't help but nod quietly.

Elder Bai really treats this grandson-in-law well, doesn't he?

There is light at the end of the tunnel.

If the sister doesn't care, the grandfather does.

Lu Ran looked around at everyone, noting that apart from Xian'er, who was in seclusion seeking a breakthrough, most of the Ran Sect high echelons were present.

At the same time, he also realized the increasingly fervent gazes everyone directed at him!

The unfamiliar faces inevitably led the Ran Sect members to speculate.

Niu Zhengzheng, Deng Yutang, Tian Tian, and others, while dressed to fit in, could immediately be identified as greenhouse flowers!

The young man close to Bai Yanhui was pathetically weak, not even worthy of a divine being placing him on this Holy Spirit Mountain!

And the young girl standing behind Lady Ran didn't seem to belong here either.

So... the answer seemed obvious.

These unfamiliar young men and women were brought back from Da Xia by the Sect Leader?

The Sect Leader returned to the Human World?!

And Lu Ran's words soon confirmed everyone's speculation.

He sat behind the desk and called out, "Hall Master Shangguan."

"Sect Leader." Shangguan Hongfu stood up, respectfully cupping his hands.

"This is my younger sister, Yuanxi." Lu Ran gestured to the side, and Little Yuanxi quickly stepped forward, "I intend to make her your deputy, please take good care of her for me, Hall Master Shangguan."

"Yes!" Shangguan Hongfu immediately accepted the command.

"Additionally, among all the Lantern Sect disciples except you, I plan to have them revere the Evil God Black Lantern, what do you think?" Lu Ran continued.

Now that Qiao Yuansi had entered the mountain, Lu Ran no longer needed to handle the Lantern Sect delicately.

Qiao Yuansi was the Fake God Black Lantern herself, so this decision was to have the Fushou Hall members revere her.

"Everything follows the Sect Leader's arrangement." Shangguan Hongfu responded readily, fully complying with Lu Ran's wishes.

Lu Ran nodded with satisfaction, then looked towards the end of the seats below: "Zhengzheng."

"Sect Leader!" Niu Zhengzheng imitated Shangguan Hongfu's manner, stood up, and his rough voice was quite loud.

"From now on, follow Little Yuanxi, like before, help me protect her." Lu Ran said with a gentle smile.

"Yes!" Niu Zhengzheng responded loudly, masking the tremor in his voice.

Lu Ran motioned with his hand for Niu Zhengzheng to sit down, then added, "Phoenix General, Yan General."

The two immediately stood and stepped forward.

Lu Ran pointed to the side of Bai Yanhui: "That is my brother Deng Yutang, also the younger brother of the Nightmare Guardian. When he advances to the River Realm, he will go to your Law Enforcement Hall..."

He briefly introduced Deng Yutang and Tian Tian, then began discussing the Pear Garden Sect with everyone.

"Currently, Mr. Conglong and the Martial Emperor have done quite well in penetrating their circle and have already recruited a batch of people."

Lu Ran paused for a moment, then continued, "Everyone needs to stay on edge, the Ran Sect is now officially entering a state of preparation for war. The Martial Emperor will act soon, and Mr. Conglong might summon us at any time."

Upon hearing this, the most excited were the Phoenix and Swallow Generals.

Especially Xue Fengchen, whose heart for conquest had been restrained for a long time.

"That's all, mainly introducing newcomers and informing you of war preparations... Oh!" Lu Ran remembered, "Tomorrow, I need to visit the Ghost Moon Fox Clan's headquarters."

With that, he looked over at the elite troops.

Under the watchful eyes of Deng Yuxiang, he said, "Luo Divine General, accompany me tomorrow."

"Yes!"

Deng Yuxiang: "..."

Lu Ran slowly stood up: "I know what you are all thinking."

His gaze swept across the room, his soft words like a heavy hammer, striking at everyone's heart:

"Yes, I returned to the Human World."

Instantly, a "stormy wave" erupted within the council hall!

The hall had been very quiet, but each mighty presence churned intensely, greatly influencing the surrounding environment.

One fervent set of eyes after another fixed on Lu Ran, as if looking up to a divine being.

A savior!

"Elder Lu sent me back." Lu Ran's words fell, and everyone looked over.

Lu Yuan's face remained unchanged, showing no reaction.

Lu Ran said solemnly, "This method of smuggling is not allowed by the All Gods.

While in the Human World, I'm like a rat in the sewers, unseeable by light."

Everyone looked stunned, staring at Lu Ran dumbfoundedly.

Lu Ran continued, "The so-called proper way home, the route set by the gods, is to travel the skies.

And by looking at the number of Human Clan returning to the Human World, you can also tell...

The gods, they never intended for us to survive to go back."

The faint words made the atmosphere in the hall even heavier.

Lu Ran gestured to the elder below: "Elder Lu has returned before, narrowly escaping death by the divine."

"Yes." Lu Yuan finally spoke, confirming, "Dust Shadows did not allow me to return home, if I hadn't fought to teleport back, I would have been taken by Dust Shadows."

The words of the Heavenly Realm Power made everyone feel even more burdened.

Indeed, how could the All Gods allow us to return?

Everyone knew so many secrets, if they were revealed, the lies woven by gods and demons together would be pierced through...

"Don't lose heart." Lu Ran said, "Isn't it just that the divine don't allow it?"

Everyone raised their heads, looking at the young Sect Leader behind the desk.

The youthful Emperor Robe figure had a solemn expression: "Our target has always been the All Gods and All Demons, hasn't it?"

"Right!" Gao Yunyan nodded emphatically.

"Yes, it's always been them." Xue Fengchen's eyes were burning with resolute.

"So, there's nothing to feel sad about." Lu Ran smiled a little, "On this return, I resolved some doubts and made some progress in my practice.

Xun Fengyan, you three stay for a while afterwards."

After speaking, he looked at Lady Ran, seated to the side: "Do you have anything to say?"

Jiang Ruyi's gaze swept across those present, her voice cold: "Today's events are not to be disclosed outside. Master Lu sharing some things with you is to give you some motivation.

Recognize your identity, cherish everything you have."

"Yes!"

"Yes..." All stood up and responded.

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