Summit of the Old Gods

In the afternoon, Jiang Ruyi led her team to Mist Rain Lake.

The Landing Mirror from Qin Yanzhi was directly opened in the main hall, and the soldiers of the Ran Sect filed out.

As Jiang Ruyi just stepped into the hall, her body immediately tensed up.

Tu Feng sitting below the throne, and Bai Rao reclining on the side below the throne, both emitted a terrifying pressure.

Especially that Jade-faced Snake disciple, her aura was like waves, one after another, impacting the hearts and minds of everyone below.

"Gulp."

"Uh." The sound of nervous swallowing, indistinct throat sounds echoed in succession.

The soldiers of the Ran Sect, all elites among elites, stood out even in this Holy Spirit Mountain.

But upon entering this hall, their supreme demeanor was instantly overshadowed.

Truly, there is always someone better!

Though the hall was shrouded in mist, most of the generals of Ran Sect carried Divine Weapons and Magical Artifacts and they noticed an incredible scene.

The great Heavenly Realm expert at the throne was actually lying at the feet of the Sect Master.

She languidly played with her hair, reclining lazily, carefree.

This posture...

Seeing Qin Yanzhi wielding the Sky-piercing Halberd of the Second Lady of Thunder Mountain, he couldn't help but click his tongue secretly.

The Sect Master has caught a... is this alright?

Jiang Ruyi frowned deeply, fully aware of Lu Ran's character, not believing he would humiliate his subordinates.

Moreover, with the other party's powerful realm, Lu Ran lacked the capability to humiliate her.

So, the woman's posture...

An intimidation tactic?

"Spread out, stay on guard, and cultivate on your own." Jiang Ruyi spoke slowly, her words calm and emotionless.

At this moment, even Lu Ran felt his scalp go numb.

He hurriedly transmitted through his mind: [Ruyi, just consider Senior Bai a snake, don't treat her as a person!]

Jiang Ruyi: "..."

Strength is the passport of the world.

If she were a person from Jianghai, how would she not obey the Sect Master's orders? How could she dare to be disrespectful in front of the Lady of Ran Sect?

Jiang Ruyi lightly pursed her thin lips, suddenly realizing the woman had "crawled" over.

"Is this the only wife of the Ran Sect?" Bai Rao spoke softly, her voice gentle and captivating.

In just a moment, the beautiful snake had circled around Jiang Ruyi's body.

Jiang Ruyi's body and mind were tense, listening to the surrounding sound, she opened her mouth and said, "Thank you, Senior Bai, for saving Tiangang City and protecting Lu Ran's life."

The girl's cool and clear voice formed a sharp contrast to Bai Rao's gentle and captivating words.

"What a nice voice~" Bai Rao grew more curious, her red lips moving close to Jiang Ruyi's ear, "When the mist disperses, let me take a good look at you.

See what kind of celestial being can enchant Lu Lang to such an extent... hmm?"

Bai Rao only felt someone pushing her.

Lu Ran's hand rested on Bai Rao's shoulder, exerting continued force: "Senior Bai, we need to cultivate quickly."

Bai Rao's eyes showed resentment, but she ultimately decided to cooperate with the Sect Master, letting him push her away.

"Mm." Jiang Ruyi hadn't expected Lu Ran to directly pull her into his embrace.

In her mind, Lu Ran's voice came again: [I mean it! Just treat her like a pet snake...]

Jiang Ruyi felt both annoyed and amused, the thick white mist becoming her best camouflage.

She leaned her forehead gently against Lu Ran's forehead: [In the Mountain Realm, you still need to rely on this senior, pay attention to your attitude.]

Lu Ran couldn't help but blink.

Is this still my little jar of jealousy?

The young man and woman flirted right in front, making Bai Rao's expression peculiar.

Who knows what the two of them are exchanging in secret.

Jiang Ruyi broke free from the embrace and turned to walk toward another great Heavenly Realm expert, expressing her gratitude: "Thank you, Senior Tu, for protecting Lu Ran."

"Mm." Tu Feng responded lightly.

"Feng Divine General." Jiang Ruyi called out.

"Lady." Xue Fengchen advanced holding a Divine Weapon Sky-piercing Halberd.

Jiang Ruyi continued: "All of Senior Tu's Divine Weapons and Artifacts have been given to Qifeng, Lu Ran specially entrusted me to bring this Divine Weapon Halberd as a gift to Senior Tu."

This Divine Weapon Sky-piercing Halberd once belonged to the Fourth Lady of Thunder Mountain.

"Okay." Tu Feng didn't refuse, directly reaching out to take it.

The Martial Monk Faction is proficient in all eighteen types of weaponry.

While Jiang Ruyi was gifting the halberd, a message imprinted itself in Lu Ran's mind: [Master.]

[Evil Shadow?] Lu Ran's heart leaped with joy.

The Evil Shadow Guardian's promotion had been a long time coming, and now suddenly sending a message, there must be good news!

[I have ascended to Sea Realm Third Rank, I'll give you back the Little Blazing Phoenix.]

[Great! I'm in the main hall directly above you.] Lu Ran transmitted his response while informing everyone in the hall that Evil Shadow was returning, so they should avoid accidentally injuring their companion.

"Swish~"

With a faint energy fluctuation, the Evil Shadow Guardian appeared silently.

In the thick mist, Little Blazing Phoenix joyfully brought the Evil Shadow to Lu Ran.

"Master, your... your gourd." Yan Shuangzi felt her temples pounding!

Exactly who is that standing behind the master?

Lu Ran picked up the Treasure Gourd, patted its small belly, and turned to Jiang Ruyi, saying: "Ruyi, let Evil Shadow take you underground to train in seclusion.

In the hall, the two seniors and I will be enough."

Jiang Ruyi pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Very well."

Of the people she brought this time, many were on the verge of a breakthrough, such as Qin Yanzhi and Gao Yunyan, both of whom advanced to Sea Realm Third Rank in late September and early October of last year, respectively.

If they could catch a ride with the Dragon Guardian, naturally it would be more secure to advance in the depths underground.

"Be good, go now." Lu Ran handed the Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd to Jiang Ruyi's direction.

The little Blazing Phoenix reluctantly flew into her mother's palm.

The group quickly departed, and the hall returned to silence.

Bai Rao was extremely envious and followed Lu Ran back to the throne, "The one who calls you master, what is it?"

The so-called "what" naturally referred to the Stone Sculpture.

Lu Ran sat back in the Alliance Hierarch's throne, "Her instant teleportation comes from skill, not a magic artifact. Elder Bai, you should have guessed, right?"

Bai Rao pondered secretly. The mysterious woman's instant teleportation technique had no trace of ice frost or any bloody scent.

Excluding Sword One and Blood Skull, that left Qiang Xiu and the Evil Dog.

"Hehe~" Bai Rao suddenly realized, the corners of her mouth lifting slightly, "No wonder she addresses you so distinctively, turns out she's just a doggy."

Lu Ran: "..."

Bai Rao sighed mournfully, "I just regret being born a few years too early. If only I could have met Brother Lu in the mountains before ascension."

"It's not too late."

"Hmm?"

"As long as we meet, it's not too late," said Lu Ran in a deep voice.

A ripple arose in Bai Rao's heart, her beautiful eyes slightly lighting up.

Those words,

were truly delightful~

As Bai Rao was about to make a move, she suddenly felt a hand pressing on her head.

Above came Lu Ran's serious voice, "Aunt Bai, I need to cultivate, please guard me."

Bai Rao: "..."

The audacity of this kid!

How dare he address me that way?

Really should whip him with a tail...

A moment later, the Evil Shadow Guardian returned to the hall. Hiding in the shadows, she couldn't help but ask, [Master, who are these two powerful beings in the hall?]

[Sent by the God Demons to kill me.]

[What?] Yan Shuangzi was both shocked and furious.

[No need to worry, they're following me now.] After so many days, a rare smile surfaced on Lu Ran's face, [You know me, I've always had a bit of succubus in me.]

Yan Shuangzi, somewhat anxious and not in the mood for jokes, hastily asked, [Besides these two, are there other assassins?]

[Don't panic, we're relatively safe for now.] Lu Ran sighed lightly, [A lot has happened while you were in closed-door cultivation, I'll explain later.]

[...]

[Cultivate well and solidify your foundations.]

Yan Shuangzi was silent for a moment, no longer asking more questions, and dutifully reminded, [Master, don't forget, on the tenth, we should go to the Far Sea Islands to collect Holy Spirit Energy.]

Every five months, Lu Ran would go to the island where the Evil Mirror Demon clan was stationed to collect a round of Holy Spirit Energy.

The last collection was on October tenth last year. Considering the days, it's nearly five months again.

[Postpone it a bit, wait until the Dragon Guardian advances to the Heavenly Realm first.] Lu Ran thought for a moment, then added, [This time, we'll directly promote Mo Li Evil Sculpture from the Sea Realm Peak to the Heavenly Realm.]

[Understood.]

"Heavenly Realm..." Lu Ran murmured quietly, increasingly looking forward to it.

He wondered what the fusion of Heavenly Realm Yu Changsheng and Heavenly Realm Mo Li would look like...wait!

Lu Ran had a thought.

Isn't it said that "Gods and Demons share the same origin, two sides of the same coin"?

No matter the reason, the ruling Gods and Demons have completely separated in this world.

Acting independently to cooperate against enemies.

But here with Lu Ran, there's no need to separate Divine Sculpture and Evil Sculpture!

Once Yu Changsheng becomes the Mo Li Evil Sculpture, can he then merge with the Divine Sculpture Dragon Carp?

The more Lu Ran thought, the more excited he became.

If it's possible, one plus one would definitely exceed two, right?

Maybe... that's the initial form of one God and one Demon?

The complete form?!

Not to mention deeper levels, even on paper skill, Yu Changsheng could possess both the Dragon Carp Divine Skill and Mo Li Evil Technique!

Could two small carps, one black and one gold, swim around him?

"Glup." Lu Ran's Adam's apple bobbed.

Since Gods and Demons are essentially two sides of the same coin, shouldn't it be possible...?

The problem also arose!

The Martial Monk and Jade-faced Snake are arch-enemies, also two sides of the same coin.

Now, He Qifeng has become the Divine Sculpture Martial Monk, so should the Jade-faced Snake Evil Sculpture in his courtyard be given to Bai Rao?

If divine and evil sculptures can truly merge, then in the end, wouldn't that mean the fusion of He Qifeng and Bai Rao?

This...

Hard to imagine what would come from the fusion of the righteous He Qifeng and the enchanting Bai Rao.

Lu Ran's expression gradually grew serious.

Enhancing combat power, he of course was all for it.

He just feared one party might be devoured or perish...

Hopefully not.

Lu Ran didn't dare to think further, because among his subordinates, two sides of the same coin already existed.

Feng Yan Duo!

Xue Fengchen and Gao Yunyan, one is West Desolation, the other Barbaric.

"Hmm..." Lu Ran pursed his lips, waiting to see the specific situation after Sir Cong Long's advancement first.

Damn!

Must quickly return to the Human World and properly consult Immortal Sheep...

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