Summit of the Old Gods

"Hiss..."

The Ghostly Eyes Ghost let out a hoarse roar, its long, sharp claws swiping fiercely at Yan Chou.

At the same time, the Ghostly Eyes Ghost's eyes glowed with a green light.

Yan Chou stood unfazed!

The Heavenly Grade spirit defense techniques by his side completely disregarded the Divine-grade Eye Technique.

Under the god and demon system, purification and spirit defense techniques have a higher priority, able to perform "cross-level" defense and purification.

Once again, Yan Chou advanced instead of retreating!

With a stern face, he faced the Ghostly Eyes Ghost's sharp claws, leaned forward, and his figure flashed away.

The long claws swiped at empty air.

Before the Ghostly Eyes Ghost could react, a huge sheet of Black Talisman Paper was already behind its head.

"Boom!"

The Black Talisman Paper exploded with a loud crash, releasing a thick blood mist.

Ghost Talisman Evil Technique: Blood Explosion Talisman!

"Woo~~~" Ghostly Eyes Ghost howled in pain, its body lunged forward, crashing heavily to the ground.

On the back of the Ghostly Eyes Ghost's head, its stone-like skin shattered, with pieces of stone splintering off.

Jiang Ruyi watched expressionlessly, waving a stone hand.

"Whoosh~ Whoosh~"

A series of Blood Explosion Talismans flew toward the Ghostly Eyes Ghost.

Evil God?

Heh, who isn't?

Just a mere ninth-class Evil God, what kind of storm can it possibly stir?

"Bang! Bang!"

"Boom..." The Blood Explosion Talismans exploded with a thunderous roar, the blood mist enveloping everything.

The fierce sounds didn't just come from the Evil God Xian Mo!

The Ashan Sect's Water Mist Arrows disrupted enemy spellcasting, the Star Official Sect's stars specialized in armor-piercing, and the Fierce Heavenly Sect's Flame Hammer Shadow that slaughtered across levels were all targeting the Ghostly Eyes Ghost.

"Woo! Woo~~~" Ghostly Eyes Ghost screamed in agony.

Already shriveled like a corpse, its movements were sluggish, being bombarded relentlessly, it couldn't even stand, let alone dodge!

Lu Ran witnessed with his own eyes as the Ghostly Eyes Ghost struggled to support itself with its skinny arms, trying to rise, only to be blown down again by a Blood Explosion Talisman...

The Ran Sect was still too cautious.

Fearing the Ghostly Eyes Ghost's pupil skill, all three groups present were equipped with Purification Skills.

Luo Ying was casting the Canglong Sea Domain, Yu Changsheng was summoning the Rain Praying Carp, and Leng Xushuang was releasing the Fragrance of Plum Blossoms.

But none were needed!

The Evil God Xian Mo, standing firm like a Stabilizing Needle, stood proudly above the Ghostly Eyes Ghost, constantly dropping Black Talisman Paper, giving the enemy no chance to rise.

From the right group, continuous muttering could be heard.

"Cutting in line, are you? I'm teaching you a lesson..."

Si Xianxian muttered, swinging a massive hammer with great momentum, relentlessly pounding the Ghostly Eyes Ghost.

You filthy corpse,

Die already!!

In the left group, Leng Tianxing, joining the god-slaying for the first time, continuously summoned stars to crash down, while inside, he was in turmoil.

He was under the illusion that the Evil God seemed weak...

Was the Ghostly Eyes Ghost truly weak?

Of course not!

At least the body unique to a god and demon's original form had astonishing defensive power.

With so many Fake Gods bombarding it, the Ghostly Eyes Ghost had taken all the damage, yet hadn't shattered to pieces.

It should be said, the young mistress is too strong!

With overwhelming force, she left the Ghostly Eyes Ghost without a chance to lift its head...

From the seating between the Jade Talisman and the Ghost Talisman Doll, the young mistress could at least rank as a "Third-class God Demon."

Beating down a ninth-class Evil God seems only right?

"Hiss!!" The Ghostly Eyes Ghost suddenly let out a piercing scream, stopped trying to rise, instead flipping over to lie on its back.

To cast a spell, it willingly exposed its face!

The Ghostly Eyes Ghost covered its face with both hands, its eyes glowing green, peering through its slender fingers, searching for targets blindly.

In its vision, huge stone sculptures stood towering to its left and right, and above, brazenly attacking.

The Ghostly Eyes Ghost was anxious, attempting to beguile the enemy.

But the Canglong, Golden Rain, and Plum Blossom scents cut off any chance of enemy betrayal.

"Crack! Crack..."

Dry, wrinkled hands covered its face, continuously cracking, with stone fragments shooting out.

"Ugh." A viscous green liquid oozed from the Ghostly Eyes Ghost's mouth.

But just as it was about to spray it out, another massive Black Talisman Paper fell, explosively detonating.

The shriveled hand was blown downward, smashing hard onto the Ghostly Eyes Ghost's own mouth.

"Smack!" The Ghostly Eyes Ghost slapped itself hard with the back of its hand, the corrosive poison spilling all over it...

[Do not attack the right side of the waist and abdomen!] An unexpected transmission sounded in everyone's mind.

"Woo..." Ghostly Eyes Ghost wailed weakly, suddenly realizing a tremendous energy was surging into its body from its waist and abdomen.

The Ghostly Eyes Ghost wanted to reach out to block.

In the sky directly above, Jiang Ruyi squinted, a thought crossing her mind.

The swiftly descending Blood Explosion Talisman suddenly changed direction, detonating beside the Ghostly Eyes Ghost's hand.

"Bang!"

The massive, shriveled hand was blown upward, already battered, it was further shattered.

At the same time, from the Evil Sculpture's waist and abdomen.

A young human clan member, gripping a blade, targeted a fissure on the stone-like skin, and plunged the blade in with force!

Before the towering 300-meter Evil Sculpture, Lu Ran seemed so tiny.

Yet this ant-like figure, eyes brimming with terrifying divinity, radiated brilliant light.

The wide white robe billowed in the wind, with flowing ribbons dancing behind him.

The fierce air wave lifted Lu Ran's short hair, revealing his striking, heroic face.

"Buzz!!"

The Eight Desolates Annihilation Blade trembled violently.

The Lu Ran of the past,

could stab into a towering mountain and make it crumble and split!

The Lu Ran of today,

Stabbing the Evil God's stone body with a single blade, make the gods and ghosts wail!

"Crack! Crack! Crack..."

A terrifying surge of energy bursts forth from the fissures in the skin of the Ghostly Eyes Ghost, centered around Lu Ran, continually spreading outward.

Dense cracks, like spider webs, crazily crawl over the already broken stone body of the Evil God.

First Divine Weapon Domain·Eight Directions Annihilation!

Lu Ran's eyes shone brilliantly, glaring fiercely, squeezing out a word through clenched teeth:

"Shatter!!"

"Crack!!"

The broken body of the Evil God exploded with a booming sound!

"I! Damn!" Si Xianxian exclaimed, the scene before her eyes delivering an unprecedented visual impact.

Indeed, without the Ran Sect members' relentless bombardment beforehand, Lu Ran's strike from the Divine Weapon Domain·Eight Directions Annihilation might not have shattered the Evil God's tough body.

But who cares about that now!

Our young master stabbed the knife into the Evil God's side and then blew the Evil God apart!!

"Hoo~~~"

The shattered stones splatter everywhere, transforming into a dense Holy Spirit Energy that spread within the Demon Cave.

[Quick, everyone starts absorbing the Source Energy!] Lu Ran immediately commanded, within the thick fog, not worried about any unpleasant smell now.

Because the energy was so dense, he couldn't even breathe.

He quickly opened a pair of Pupil of the Dead World, and instantly, a sharp screeching sound came.

"Hiss!!" The Ghostly Eyes Ghost was furious, face contorted, screaming madly.

Lu Ran followed the sound, closely linking with the Fake God·Ghostly Eyes Ghost in the Sculpture Garden, bringing it along to absorb the Divine Soul.

"Hiss! Hiss!!" The massive Divine Soul bared its fangs and claws, yet helpless, only able to be constantly compressed before the small Human Clan.

Unfortunately, others could not witness this magnificent scene.

Lu Ran's eyes were cold, devouring massively.

Evil God?

From now on,

there will be no more Evil God·Ghostly Eyes Ghost in this world.

Only my Evil God servant·Ghostly Eyes Ghost!

Three groups rushed quickly, within the dense fog, Yu Changsheng's voice rang out: "Huangfu Tianjiang, Yan Tianjiang, go absorb the scattered Holy Spirit Energy!

Cold Tianjiang, fall back, don't get too close to the Sect Leader!"

Yu Changsheng, relying on Perception Techniques, absorbed energy while adjusting everyone's positions.

"Buzz~"

Suddenly, Lu Ran's brain buzzed!

In just over ten seconds, the vast Divine Soul was fully devoured by him.

Got the Divine Position!

Lu Ran did not leave, after tasting the benefits last time, he allowed the dense Holy Spirit Energy to strengthen his body while absorbing energy for the Evil Sculpture of the Ghostly Eyes Ghost inside the garden.

Considering that purifying Holy Spirit Energy was particularly difficult for the Human Clan.

The key is, after purification, you cannot control the direction of the Holy Spirit Energy.

However, here, Lu Ran was completely immersed in the Holy Spirit Energy, nourishing his body in an all-around, without-dead-angles way!

Slay a few more Divine Demons, and do this several more times, ascending to the Heavenly Realm·Third Level is just around the corner!

[Master.]

[Ah? Who?] Lu Ran was a bit stunned.

[It's me, Eight Desolates.]

[What's wrong?] Lu Ran gripped the knife handle with one hand.

[I feel...] the Eight Desolates Annihilation Blade hesitated to speak further.

This was not like its typical style.

Lu Ran widened his eyes slightly, are you about to advance to Fourth Rank·Divine Weapon?

Eight Desolates Blade Spirit: [I have a special feeling, requesting the master to guide the Eight Desolates.]

[No problem! We'll address it when we get back.] Lu Ran responded decisively.

This place is not suitable for a long stay.

Not a place of diligent study, nor a suitable place for advancement.

After conveying the thought, Lu Ran felt the surrounding fog getting lighter and lighter.

In just forty to fifty seconds, the Origin Energy (Holy Spirit Energy) released from the Evil God·Ghostly Eyes Ghost was divided up among the Ran Sect members.

[Retreat!] Lu Ran stood suspended in the air, giant stone sculptures returned rapidly, like homing swallows.

All Gods returned to position.

Lu Ran flashed again and again, supporting his buzzing brain, heading into the unknown distant darkness.

After several Instant Teleportations, he landed steadily, thoroughly confirming there were no other living beings around, and then summoned an Ancient Bronze Mirror.

Outside the Heaven's Edge, above the sea surface.

A Landing Mirror quietly activated, Lu Ran took a step out, plunging straight downward.

The Landing Mirror in mid-air dissipated with the wind.

The youth diving into the sea created a splash.

"Poof!" Lu Ran vigorously wiped his wet face, looking at the fog-covered island.

Has a disciple from the Ran Sect advanced?

Judging by the scale, it should be a disciple of the Sea Realm.

Could it be Little Yuanxi?

Well, I'll ask in a couple of days.

Lu Ran submerged into the sea, canceling the Water Flow Armor, washing up messily, then brought the cleaned Divine Weapon back to Tianya Residence.

"Eight Desolates, you mentioned earlier that you felt something?"

Lu Ran, wholly wet, knelt at the low table in the study, placing the Eight Desolates Blade flat on the table.

[The master just now...]

"Speak out, my head's too noisy." Lu Ran interrupted.

The Eight Desolates Blade Spirit quietly appeared, kneeling on the other side of the low table: "The master just held me and stabbed into the already broken skin of the Evil God."

"So?"

"Eight Desolates, born to destroy everything." The Eight Desolates Blade Spirit lowered its head, eyes holding a stunning destructive desire, "wants to break the Evil God's defenses itself even more.

Rather than piercing into the already existing crack on the Evil God's body left by others."

"Oh?" Lu Ran's eyes lit up, "Is this just a pure thought, or do you have a special feeling of potentially deepening this path?"

The Eight Desolates Blade Spirit's expression became solemn: "I earnestly request the master to lead the Eight Desolates in delving into this path!"

"Alright!"

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