Summit of the Old Gods

[Is the Evil Technique·Dark Pupil really this powerful?]Yu Changsheng was extremely surprised.

[Yeah! I just tested it on Liu Huo, who is a high rank in the Sea Realm.]Lu Ran continued to sit at the edge of the cliff, connecting mentally with the multiple stone sculptures in the garden.

Yu Changsheng still found it hard to believe.

His memory of the Ghostly Eyes Ghost clan had to be traced back to the time in the Human World, that group of shriveled, slow-moving guys who often appeared on the night of the fifteenth.

It really had that "newbie village - low-level monster" vibe, and their combat power was quite limited.

Unexpectedly, such ninth-level Evil Demons had a pair of particularly terrifying eyes.

[Young Master.]Huangfu Zhao said in a deep voice, [Should we invite the Young Lady to test the limits of the Evil Technique·Dark Pupil?]

Lu Ran nodded secretly, carefully transmitting sound to the Evil God: [Ruyi, should we give it a try?]

"Whew!!"

The Evil God replied softly, stretching out a massive shadow.

"Gulp." Lu Ran's Adam's apple moved as he looked up at the overpowering Evil God.

The Evil God was very considerate, floating outside the cliff, with the shadow slowly descending.

Until a huge face appeared before Lu Ran.

A line suddenly jumped into Lu Ran's mind: "That day, mankind remembered the fear of being dominated by giants."

"Come on."

The Evil God was truly considerate, the face lowering again until a giant eye was level with the small human sitting at the cliff's edge.

"You... shouldn't we summon the original stone sculpture?" Lu Ran asked.

"The God cannot lower themselves."

"Huh?" Lu Ran was a bit puzzled, not knowing where this statement came from.

"With a Divine Position, it can fully represent the shadow of the Divine Demon, with no difference in the realm of strength from the original stone sculpture." Jiang Ruyi explained gently.

"I see." Lu Ran murmured.

No wonder!

A few days ago, also here at Heaven's Edge, Jiang Ruyi made a flesh body, and Lu Ran felt at that time that the body hardly matched the soul it carried.

Lu Ran calmed his mind and asked, "Is this what you've been comprehending these days?"

"Yes." Jiang Ruyi gazed gently at the small human clan close at hand.

He hadn't fled.

Was this considered a form of growth?

"Then I'll cast the spell!" Lu Ran rubbed his eyes, and when he reopened them, they were Ghostly Eyes.

Jiang Ruyi couldn't help but raise an eyebrow slightly.

These eyes, in the eye sockets of the Ghostly Eyes Ghost, would make people feel creepy, but in Lu Ran's eye sockets, they were astonishingly exquisite.

The unique color resembled emerald jade stones buried deep under a pond for millennia, exuding a mysterious cold light.

While he cast the spell, the slight wave of divine power emanating from his eyes somehow "dustied" the beautiful pupils, making one want to reach out and wipe them.

Or perhaps…

It would be better to directly remove these eyes, preserve them well, and keep them from the worldly dust.

Lu Ran didn't know what Jiang Ruyi was thinking, otherwise, he might have thought of Li Rouyin.

Certain blind individuals often coveted his eyes…

Lu Ran made great efforts to entice the Evil God.

If it were Liu Huo, they would have become a dazed puppet by now, but the residual image of Xian Mo before him showed no sign of confusion at all.

On the contrary, it appeared as if it was intently appreciating.

Lu Ran: "..."

I'm just saying, can you show me a little respect?

I'm trying to enchant you!

And what are you doing? Are you just observing me?

"Alright then." Lu Ran covered his eyes with one hand, gave up on casting the spell.

This method is a mental output, consuming not only divine power but also a substantial amount of spiritual power.

Jiang Ruyi came back to her senses, looking at the small human clan rubbing their eyes, her voice gentle: "Not going to try again?"

Lu Ran pursed his lips: "Forget it, your mental strength is like a vast ocean, I can't break through."

The Jade Talisman-Ghost Talisman Doll sects have no Spirit Defense Techniques.

But the mental strength of Xian Mo's stone sculpture itself was more than enough to keep Lu Ran out.

"There's a difference in mental strength even among Gods." Jiang Ruyi pondered, "Since Aunt Qiao recommended it, I believe the Ghostly Eyes will be quite effective against the Angry Sea Flame Flood Dragon."

"Hmm." Lu Ran nodded.

Jiang Ruyi was indeed not an ordinary Evil God.

Her essence was human, ascending to the heavens step by step, merging with the stone sculpture, and seizing the Divine Position as a human.

And the greatest advantage of the Human Clan is possessing terrifying strength in spiritual power!

The Evil God·Xian Mo being able to withstand Lu Ran's pupil skill doesn't mean the Angry Sea Flame Flood Dragon can!

"You just said that Lord Immortal Sheep is still dissatisfied with our next target?" Jiang Ruyi suddenly asked.

"Yes."

Jiang Ruyi pondered for a moment, saying: "Why don't we stabilize a bit and first capture the Ghostly Eyes Ghost?"

"Ghostly Eyes Ghost?" Lu Ran instinctively glanced at Xian Mo, then rubbed his eyes again.

Jiang Ruyi noticed Lu Ran's awkwardness but did not mention it, her massive shadow constantly contracting, flowing into Lu Ran's eyes, and returning to the Sculpture Garden.

[The Evil Sculpture·Ghostly Eyes Ghost has no inheritor, with almost no self-awareness, completely belonging to you.] The cool voice imprinted in Lu Ran's mind.

[Indeed.] Lu Ran finally put down his hand, looking at the waves stirred below the cliff.

[Helping the Ghostly Eyes Ghost claim a Divine Position means you have acquired an Evil God servant.] Jiang Ruyi said gently, [In the battle against the Angry Sea Flame Flood Dragon, you can invite this Evil God to join the fight.]

Lu Ran frowned slightly.

The techniques employed by an Evil God are naturally of Divine Grade, the Angry Sea Flame Flood Dragon is sure to be affected!

But the problem is, the Ghostly Eyes Ghost has only the pupil skill to boast, this clan has low intelligence, completely lacking combat skills.

Especially their movement speed, which is terribly poor...

Summoning this Evil God for assistance is indeed a mental cannon, but it's also a mere target.

If the Angry Sea Flame Flood Dragon hits it, it would be shattered to pieces!

Lu Ran expressed his concerns.

Jiang Ruyi acknowledged it in her heart and calmly analyzed: [It's still worth a try! Once we find an opportunity in battle, summon the Ghostly Eyes Ghost, and the Angry Sea Flame Flood Dragon will be immediately controlled.

If we can't find an opportunity, then we won't take the risk and treat it as preparation in advance.

In future battles with other God Demons, it will definitely come in handy.]

[Indeed it is.] Lu Ran nodded.

[Eliminating the Ghostly Eyes Ghost is relatively easy. If everything goes well, after this battle, several of our warriors can advance to the Heavenly Realm Third Level.]

It seems Jiang Ruyi wants to add some weight to the scale.

She values most the old member of Cloud Sea, Leng Tianxing!

As the inheritor of the Star Official - Shining Star Demon, the stars summoned by the Cold Heavenly General are born for armor-piercing!

Indeed, once the skill reaches a heavenly grade, whether it's the first or third level, there's no qualitative difference in casting.

But in the details, there will still be a slight improvement.

Similarly, Lu Ran is currently at the Second Level of the Heavenly Realm, while the Ghostly Eyes Ghost's Evil Sculpture is only at the First Level.

If the Ghostly Eyes Ghost suddenly advances in realm and transforms into an Evil God, the Pupil Skill Lu Ran wields in the future will always be of the highest grade within his own capacity.

One and done.

[So shall we play it safe?] Lu Ran connected his spirit with several stone sculptures in the garden, [Start with the Ghostly Eyes Ghost?]

All along, Lu Ran was privately chatting with Jiang Ruyi.

Deng Yuxiang, Yu Changsheng, Huangfu Zhao, and Si Xianxian were just added to the "group chat" when they heard this sentence.

Si Xianxian immediately grew anxious!

Why am I being placed at the back again?

I, the mighty Mad Immortal Guardian, don't mind being after the Lady, but how dare others cut in front of me?!

[Who?] Si Xianxian instantly said, [Young Master, did you take on another disciple? Who's so foolish... cough cough, to choose to inherit the Ghostly Eyes Ghost?]

Lu Ran: "..."

It must be explained that Lu Ran is dealing with many.

The Fake Gods' transmissions are solely directed to Lu Ran, except when they gather in the garden, forming a true group chat.

[I didn't take on a disciple, just fancy the Evil Technique of the Ghostly Eyes.] Lu Ran explained briefly.

Si Xianxian anxiously sent another transmission, but Lu Ran ignored it.

Because three people were speaking simultaneously, he chose Jiang Ruyi.

[Since Aunt Qiao personally reminded, those Ghostly Eyes must be very terrifying, it's just that you can't fully unleash their power at the moment.]

Lu Ran: "..."

So much for prioritizing you!

It really stings.

Jiang Ruyi continued: [It's better not to let other disciples inherit the Evil Sculpture. Keep the Ghostly Eyes Ghost for yourself and make it an Evil God servant that listens only to you, with little self-awareness.]

Hearing this, Lu Ran felt much more at ease.

[Sect Leader?]

[Ah, Mr. Conglong?]

[Given how much your mother values the Ghostly Eyes Ghost, I believe it's better to keep this Evil Sculpture...] Yu Changsheng's suggestion was identical to Jiang Ruyi's.

Listening to this filled Lu Ran with emotion.

With a wife—uhm, comrades like these, what more could a man want?!

[Alright, since the target has changed, I will head to the Heavenly Realm Battlefield now.] Lu Ran stood up and brushed off his sleeves, [You're allowed to gather and discuss in the garden.

Based on the characteristics of the Ghostly Eyes Ghost, quickly devise a combat plan.]

My blade is already itching for action!

[Yes!]

[Understood!]

Si Xianxian: "..."

Someone, grant me a wish! Any kind-hearted person? Grant me a wish!!

With the Sect Master's permission, the Mad Immortal Stone Sculpture, ranked seventh, immediately rushed forward, naturally heading to the third row to find the Lady of the Ran Sect.

Striding vigorously, with resounding steps.

"Hiss..." Lu Ran drew in a cold breath, [Si Xianxian!]

[Huh?]

[Be gentle! Do you want to trample me to death?]

[Oh.] Si Xianxian wielded the Mad Hammer, slowly rising into the air.

Ah~ that's better.

At Heaven's Edge, Lu Ran took a step into the Landing Mirror, returning to the First Layer of Heaven.

He had learned the position of the Ghostly Eyes Ghost's Divine Mountain from Huangfu Zhao and warped there immediately.

Not long after Lu Ran left, mist began to drift around the limits of Heaven and Sea.

The fog grew denser, so thick the sea breeze couldn't disperse it.

In the Underground City, within a pitch-black seclusion room.

A girl in a black skirt knelt on the ground, her long black hair floating gently under the rich divine power fluctuations.

"Screee~~~"

The little Blazing Phoenix flew out, joyfully circling around the girl.

Success!

The master's task is completed~

Qiao Yuansi held the Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd, slightly bowing her head, her forehead gently resting on the plump Treasure Gourd.

Mom, brother...

Wait for me.

I will come to help you very soon.

Very soon.

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