Summit of the Old Gods

After ending the call with his mother, Lu Ran turned and looked at the Divine Sculpture of Lady Nu Ying not far away.

At this moment, Lady Nu Ying was holding a large chopping knife.

The blade was thick on the back, thin on the edge, huge, heavy, and wide, with the color of a Martial Monk's exclusive pale gold.

This was the Fourth Rank Divine Weapon · Soaring Dragon Saber, originally belonging to the Martial Monk, now regarded as "compensation" by Lu Ran.

Regardless of whether Lady Nu Ying was full of martial virtue or secretly aiding him, the final result was that she voluntarily broke the Silent Blade and ceded the Domain of Silence to Lu Ran.

Thus, the Ran Sect could smoothly slay Dong Ting, Martial Monks, and other powerful gods.

In the future, armed with the top Silent Night Blade, who knows what kind of world Lu Ran will carve out!

Whether considered a compensation or a gift, Lu Ran voluntarily gave it to Lady Nu Ying.

How could such a powerful god not have a top weapon?

Lu Ran could tell that she liked the blade very much.

"Lady Nu Ying, I'm leaving now." Lu Ran spoke by the Divine Sculpture of Lady Nu Ying.

"It seems you are a man of your word," Lady Nu Ying said softly.

She was well aware this was the exclusive Divine Weapon of the Martial Monk!

More so, she understood what it meant for the sword to fall into her hands.

The core leader of the God Demon camp, an unrivaled great god of the age, was slain by Lu Ran!

"Thanks for the praise." Lu Ran's muffled voice came from beneath the Blood Crystal Mask, "I just want to end this chaotic world quickly."

Lady Nu Ying, grasping the hilt, felt the sincerity and said deeply, "Since the Martial Monk is dead, why not capitalize on this?"

Lu Ran sighed, "You're treating me like you; I'm human, made of flesh! Would you let me take a breather?"

Lady Nu Ying: "..."

In the countless eons, there has seemingly been no creature to converse with her like this.

"I'm not just going back to rest; I have very important matters to attend to," Lu Ran added.

Lady Nu Ying tightened her grip on the hilt: "The God Demon recognizes who the original owner of this sword is; should they see it, it might be hard to explain."

"Anyway, we're about to confront the God Demon camp." Lu Ran pondered but then said, "If any of the gods come here and ask about it, just say it fled here and you captured it."

"You're having me lie?"

"Uh." Lu Ran scratched his head, "Then you can say it was some Human Clan scoundrels trying to win your favor, that's not lying, right?"

Lady Nu Ying silently caressed the Soaring Dragon Saber and didn't speak further.

Lu Ran didn't pursue the matter further, changing the subject: "The Ran Sect has a Divine General who was once your disciple, named Wang Longxiang."

Lady Nu Ying paused her motion, seemingly recalling something.

Lu Ran continued, "In a few days, I'll return to the Heavenly Realm, bringing her to assist you, how about it?"

Lady Nu Ying suddenly said, "If we didn't cooperate, this person would be the one replacing me, right?"

Lu Ran chuckled, "All those things are in the past; I sincerely offer you my service, trust that Lady Nu Ying's magnanimity wouldn't harbor discontent.

The Heavenly Realm is on the brink of turmoil, the Jade Venerable Clan has been let in, and the God Demon faction is also gradually fragmenting.

With Wang Longxiang here, she can better help you defend the Divine Mountain."

Lady Nu Ying lightly acknowledged.

Lu Ran bid farewell and flickered into a crevice in the Divine Mountain, opened a Landing Mirror, and stepped back into the misty Tianya Haijiao.

He directly arrived in the hall of Tianya Residence, sat down in the Taishi Chair, mentally connecting with the Wind Emperor, Dragon God General, and Feng Yan, the two generals:

[You all, the task ends here.]

The true stone sculptures of the four great generals rested in the depths beneath Tianya Haijiao; only their physical bodies scattered across Spirit Mountain, halted there.

Lu Ran arranged a rendezvous point for the group, and not ten minutes later, he retrieved the quartet.

"A month unseen, hasn't changed much huh?" Lu Ran viewed through the thick mist, seeing the four great generals bow in respect under the hall.

The four commenced their mission on October 28, and today's the end of the eleventh lunar month.

All told, just about a month.

Time wouldn't lie, but Lu Ran's personal feeling...

Only a month passed?

Throughout November, far too many things happened, so many that Lu Ran was slightly bewildered.

"Sect Master, your subordinate apologizes!" Gao Yunyan first spoke, half-kneeling, head hanging low.

"It's fine." Lu Ran immediately gestured, "Time was already short, and you went to the Northwest Region, where, previously, the Sect Master's descent at Tianhuang Mountain shattered countless Divine Weapons and Magic Artifacts."

The Sect Master's Third Rank Divine Weapon · Spirit Devourer Axe was born from consuming Artifact Spirits, hence its rapid growth.

Conversely, the Spirit Devourer Axe is now in Xue Fengchen's possession, belonging long to the Ran Sect.

Gao Yunyan moved her mouth slightly, holding back from saying anything.

The Sect Master retained his usual warmth and magnanimity, never once showing anger towards subordinates.

Yet to a proud warrior like Gao Yunyan, ineffectiveness brought a burning shame to her face.

"Feng'er?" Lu Ran turned to Xue Fengchen, who had gone to the Northeast Region, starting exploration from Sword Ridge Peak.

"Sect Master, I discovered a Divine Weapon Spear," Xue Fengchen said apologetically, presenting it with both hands.

Lu Ran stood up and took hold of the long spear, hefting it: "It's fine, many soldiers can use this."

Yan Chou, Wang Ling, Deng Yutang, and others are adept with long spears.

The only issue is, to someone like Yan Chou, an ordinary First Rank Divine Weapon spear...

Lu Ran truly was hesitant to wield!

Well, let Yan Chou use it for now, later on after defeating the likes of Qiang Xiu - the Evil Spear Emperor, and seizing a Fourth Rank Divine Weapon spear, he can then upgrade.

Lu Ran bowed slightly, patting the shoulder of the West Wilderness Great Phoenix: "Previously, while we struggled at Spirit Mountain, we obliterated countless sects and acquired many Divine Weapons and Magic Artifacts.

Those were Spirit Mountain's accumulations over thirty to forty years.

We've practically scoured Spirit Mountain; if you actually produced a pile of Divine Weapons and Magic Artifacts now, it wouldn't be normal."

Xue Fengchen: "..."

Lu Ran comforted the Feng Yan duo, also conveying to Wang Longxiang and He Qifeng, not wanting them to feel too pressured.

He sidled and stood before Wang Longxiang, gazing down at the Human Clan version of Lady Nu Ying.

Since her temperament was so similar, Lu Ran thought her appearance somewhat resembled his own.

"Sect Master, over to the southwest, the Valley Master of Bee Elephant Valley has a Divine Weapon hammer, the Valley Master's Lady has a pair of Divine Weapon daggers, and several Magic Artifacts cold light needles," Wang Longxiang reported solemnly, "But the atmosphere in Bee Elephant Valley is very upright, so I..."

Bee Elephant Valley.

Such a simple geographical name dragged Lu Ran back to the years of battles within the Holy Spirit Mountain.

Bee Elephant Valley is one of the few forces that haven't been sanctioned by the Ran Sect.

"It's fine." Lu Ran also patted her shoulder, "That's why I sent you on the mission. If you really took action, I couldn't explain it to you."

Wang Longxiang felt reassured but still did not raise her head.

Lu Ran looked at He Qifeng. Wind Emperor was conducting searches in the southeastern region; the Ran Sect had fought there for a long time, and thus ought not to reap much gain.

"Sect Master, there's a Qiankun Bag here."

"A Qiankun... Bag?" Lu Ran was a bit taken aback, looking at the lavish small cloth bag presented by He Qifeng.

Since He Qifeng had so many Divine Weapons and Magic Artifacts, Lu Ran really hadn't realized whether she possessed many treasures or few.

"Subordinates went to Jingxian Island, now occupied by the Ashan Sect. The Island Master has an unrighteous mind and is quite ruthless in measures..."

"Goodness~" Lu Ran reached out and accepted the Qiankun Bag.

The Ashan Sect surely produces talents?

Back then, the Island Master of Jingxian Island, Feng Zhihuan, was a collector, with numerous Divine Weapons and Magic Artifacts, having even taken several men into her rooms.

Indeed, likes attract likes.

Consider the strong bow and armor of the God Ash, then the ragged clothes and broken fork of the Evil God Fisherman...

The Ashan Sect is not merely slayers, but they're adept at grabbing riches too!

"Rustle, rustle..."

Lu Ran hefted the small cloth bag that was palm-sized, feeling it was quite weighty.

Inside came a crisp, jingling sound, as if it contained many coins?

The Qiankun Bag bore an ancient dark golden hue, embroidered with exquisite patterns and several symbols Lu Ran couldn't understand, perhaps some kind of script.

Overall, quite magnificent!

He Qifeng continued, "Inside it stores many weapons, Tianchen Steel, Golden Brilliance Stone, and the like, and many gold, silver, and jewels…"

"Glug." Lu Ran's Adam's apple rolled slightly.

Not because of the wealth, but because of the Qiankun Bag itself!

He inserted two fingers into the bag, spread the opening, and saw treasures stacked like a mountain.

All very miniaturized!

"Can people enter?" Lu Ran inquired.

"Yes." He Qifeng answered crisply.

"Come." Lu Ran picked up the Qiankun Bag and brought it close to He Qifeng.

The Magic Artifact showed no reaction, until He Qifeng commanded firmly, "From now on, listen to him."

"Woosh~" a burst of Divine Power surged forth.

The opening of the Qiankun Bag expanded slightly more, and Lu Ran watched as He Qifeng gradually shrank and was admitted into the small moneybag.

He glanced down and found the diminutive He Qifeng, standing among the mountain of treasures, a fantastical sight.

It even gave Lu Ran an illusion:

He need only lower a finger to crush Wind Emperor.

"Can you be forcibly detained, can you get out yourself?" Lu Ran inquired.

Only to see He Qifeng rapidly soar up.

Lu Ran immediately commanded the Qiankun Bag, "Close the opening!"

The Magic Artifact obeyed the command, but still couldn't stop He Qifeng from emerging.

A mere First Rank Magic Artifact, how could it restrain a Heavenly Realm great power?

As soon as He Qifeng came out, her body quickly returned to its original appearance.

Lu Ran nodded secretly, it seems this "small moneybag" is merely for holding gold and silver treasures and lacks other functions.

Think about it, how could the Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd be compared to just any Tom, Dick, or Harry?

Even among Magic Artifacts, the Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd is the pinnacle of existence!

The little thing aids its master in cultivation, can imprison opponents, restrain their bodies, and even refine foes, purifying Holy Spirit Energy…

At the utmost level!

However, the Qiankun Bag falling into the hands of Ran Sect also proves very useful!

One Divine Sculpture and Evil Sculpture can be packed inside, allowing the carrier to use them at will?

God Demon Sculpture Garden, Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd, Qiankun Bag.

Thus, including Lu Ran, three people can simultaneously carry three teams!

Great great great!

The more Lu Ran thought, the happier he became, and he said, "Alright, you've worked hard this time.

Quickly think about if you have any relatives in the Human World, and report to Lady after returning to the Sculpture Garden."

He Qifeng looked surprised and hurriedly asked, "Sect Master intends to?"

"We are about to confront the God Demons; the Ran Sect will soon send designated personnel back to the Human World to alleviate concerns."

"Confrontation?"

"Confront..." The crowd was in shock.

Not seen for a month, has the Ran Sect grown so strong?

"Many things have happened recently, for details, you can inquire the warriors within the Garden."

Lu Ran suddenly remembered something and added, "By the way, Qifeng, after entering the Garden quickly merge with Bai Rao, together devour the Divine Soul of the Martial Monk, become a First-class God as soon as possible, I need you urgently."

He Qifeng's eyes widened suddenly: !!!

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