The Old Gods

Chapter 827 The Demon's Name is Insidious
The sky was shrouded in a sea of ​​clouds, and mist flowed among the mountain peaks.

Between heaven and earth, a mysterious young man dressed in a green raincoat and blue hat walked alone.

"Om~"

The cool night sword trembled slightly, as if reminding the young man that he was not alone.

"What?" Lu Ran reached into his waist and gripped the hilt of his sword.

A celestial figure quietly appeared, nestled on his back, resting her cheek on his shoulder, and whispered, "We'll be there soon."

"Oh?" Lu Ran's heart skipped a beat. "We're very close to them now?"

"Hmm," the sword spirit of Liangye responded softly.

Before they knew it, the man and his sword had been traveling for nearly half a month.

The Heavenly Battlefield was fraught with danger, yet Liang Ye felt incredibly at ease, and felt helpless as time flew by.

As Liang Ye drew closer to the other's divine weapon, she knew that these special and wonderful days were coming to an end, and she would soon be ushering in an important milestone in her life.

One may die and vanish, or one may soar to the heavens.
This is the only chance.

The cool night sword spirit slowly closed her beautiful eyes, feeling the warm palms holding the sword hilt. She was willing to believe that her ending would be the latter.

If not, then the past two weeks could be considered as him seeing me off.

It's perfect enough.

"Nervous?" The young man's muffled voice came from behind the blood crystal mask.

"No." The response from Liangye Sword Spirit was decisive.

Despite receiving a negative answer, Lu Ran continued, "I'm here for you."

"Hmm." A faint smile appeared on Liang Ye's beautiful face.

"Come back." Lu Ran's tone suddenly turned serious, his gaze sharpening as he saw a small battle group in the distant southeast.

Running wildly ahead was a huge white tiger.

Pursuing relentlessly from behind was an exquisite and beautiful white jade sculpture.

"Whoosh~" The spirit of Liangye Sword obeyed the command and merged into the sword.

Lu Ran rushed forward and arrived at a stone peak, hiding behind the mountain. He carefully checked his back, left and right sides, and after confirming that it was safe, he peeked out half of his face and looked at the distant battle again.

That glance was just enough to witness the white tiger shatter into wind.

The faceless jade deity's palm struck empty air, and his body passed right through the waves.

Just as she reduced her momentum and turned around, the energy waves coalesced and transformed into a ferocious white tiger.

"Goodness~" Lu Ran grinned.

What a ferocious beast!
It was enormous, with an extremely ferocious face, and a pair of scarlet eyes that were emitting a terrifying light.

The white tiger has black stripes on its body, like lines of pitch-black flames, which not only adhere to the tiger skin but also extend in all directions, swaying freely in the air.

Black mist filled the air, and a thick, malevolent aura swept across the sky, sending chills down one's spine!
Evil Demon·Vicious Tiger!
"Hmm," Lu Ran hesitated for a moment.

Could this sacred mountain I'm approaching be the territory of the Mountain Lord, the Yin Li Hu?
That's really bad luck!
Lu Ran had originally thought about whether he could live in seclusion near this sacred mountain, waiting to seize the resources of the dead while diligently cultivating.

If these guys are in this mountain, I definitely can't stay here for long!
In terms of perception, the combination of Mountain Lord and Yin Lihu is in no way inferior to the vicious dog clan.

Judging from the ranking, the Mountain Lord - Yin Li Hu is a true second-class god and demon!

In the pantheon of the Great Xia Dynasty, the beast-like deities who ranked in the top three were known as the "Eight Great Heavenly Demons".

Due to its attributes, nature, and other factors, Tianluan, a second-class deity with exceptional medical skills, has always been hailed as the leader of the eight great celestial demons, thanks to its benevolent heart and skillful techniques.

But it's clear to everyone that, from a combat power perspective, the Mountain Lord is the true king of beast gods!

"Roar!!"

The tiger's roar came from afar, but it didn't sound particularly majestic; instead, it released a ferocious and violent aura.

Evil Technique: The Roar of the Yin Tiger!
All living things would be terrified and their souls would tremble at this unique roar!
unfortunately,

The jade vessel has no face, nor any heart.

All mental attack techniques are ineffective against her.

Lu Ran clearly saw that the faceless jade sage was not affected in the slightest and pounced on the enormous creature once again.

The Heavenly Realm Yin Li Tiger is simply too big.

Its body length is probably 24 or 25 meters, and its shoulder height is more than 10 meters, which is about the height of a three-story building.

That long and powerful tiger tail must be more than ten meters long.

It should be noted that the Faceless Jade Venerables are quite large, typically four or five meters tall. Even if Lu Ran stood on tiptoe, his head couldn't reach her waist.
Compared to such colossal beasts, the Faceless Jade Venerable appeared so small.

Small in size, but ferocious in strength!

The faceless jade lord, his wide jade robe fluttering in the wind, charged alone towards the Yin Li Hu, letting the countless black "whips" lash his body.

"Slap! Slap!"

That is the evil technique of the Yin Li Hu clan, the Yin Li Whip. When it strikes the target, it is not only extremely destructive, but it can also penetrate the physical body and directly strike the soul of all living beings!

An ordinary enemy would have been rendered incapable of fighting long ago by the indiscriminate lashes of the Yin Li Whip.

However, the faceless jade deity was not intimidated at all!
Just like the God of War!
The Yin Li Hu dodged repeatedly; despite its enormous size, it was exceptionally agile and swift.

This clan possesses extremely sharp tiger claws, but clearly, the Yin Li Tiger dares not touch the Faceless Jade Venerable, only daring to harass the enemy with its black mist whip.

Yin Lihu appeared to be under pressure, but in reality, this "kite-flying" tactic was quite effective.

Quantitative change will eventually lead to qualitative change!
As long as the Faceless Jade Venerable is whipped enough, her jade body will eventually crack and break.

"Hmm." Lu Ran nodded secretly.

As expected of a second-class demon!
He single-handedly fought the Faceless Jade Venerable and held his own! There aren't many demonic minions with such fighting prowess. Wow!
Lu Ran suddenly widened his eyes.

He had thought that the Yin Li Hu would not dare to make contact with the Faceless Jade Venerable, but he did not expect that it would actually make a move.

So brave?
"Roar!" The tiger's roar, filled with ferocity, carried far and wide.

The black whip-like markings that stretched out from the tiger's skin suddenly converged, transforming into a pair of long, black mist wings. Without even flapping its wings, the malevolent tiger moved nimbly through the air, suddenly changing direction and revealing its sharp claws.

Evil Technique: Wings of Yin Wind!
Evil Magic - Claw of Insidious Wrath!
"Bah!"

In a daze, Lu Ran thought he saw sparks flying out.

The malevolent tiger used a single claw, its incredibly sharp tip, to slash across the robes of the Faceless Jade Venerable.

Those in the know can see the details!

His grasp of timing and precise control of distance are truly remarkable.

I imagine that when the people of Daxia watched "Tianjiao", they had the same feeling about Lu Ran, who was like a ghost.

Lu Ran thought he had given the Yin Li Hu clan a high enough evaluation, but he never expected that the clan would be so terrifying!
They have the courage and boldness!

A direct confrontation with the faceless jade deity!

Back when Lu Ran was fighting his way through the Holy Spirit Mountain Realm, he had fought against the powerful sea demons of the Yin Li Hu clan. At that time, he realized the formidable strength of the Yin Li Hu clan.

Looking at the Heavenly Realm's Yin-Yang Tiger now, it's simply incredibly powerful.

It's incredibly shady!
"call!"

Lu Ran witnessed firsthand how the Yin Li Tiger suddenly shattered into wind, allowing the Faceless Jade Venerable to pass through it once again before piecing itself back together.

Evil spell: Soul-Dispelling Powder!
Lu Ran felt that this method should be called "Unforgettable Ghost" instead.

The Yin Li Hu doesn't have a teleportation technique, but its ability to transform its physical body into wind is enough to make it invincible.

The Faceless Jade Venerable has almost exclusively physical attacks, making it ineffective in countering attacks.

If it were Jiang Ruyi, she would have just thrown a Blazing Flame Talisman at them!
If it were Deng Yuxiang, he would have thrown a tornado at her.
You dare to shatter into the wind before me?

Then you're gone.

Unfortunately, the Faceless Jade Venerable had no corresponding method to counter it.

Unexpectedly, Lu Ran did not see the Faceless Jade Venerable panic. She relentlessly pursued him, seeking an opportunity amidst the fierce chase.

Think about it too.

The Yin Li Hu could lash the Faceless Jade Venerable a thousand times and scratch her a hundred times with its sharp nails, but if the Faceless Jade Venerable touched it even once...
That's it!
The Yin Li Hu clan has no means of defense; their nails are the hardest part of their bodies.

With just a palm strike or a kick, the Faceless Jade Venerable could blast the Yin Li Tiger through.

The intense battle was so exciting that Lu Ran found it incredibly satisfying to watch!
He actually empathized with the malevolent tiger.
Lu Ran didn't believe he could withstand a slap from the Faceless Jade Venerable.

But like Yin Li Hu, he was someone who could dance on the edge of a knife and actually harm Wumian Yuzun.

Therefore, the more treacherous Yin Li Hu's actions became, the more Lu Ran felt immersed in the story.

There was another situation that Lu Ran had been holding back.

Every time the Yin Li Tiger shatters into wind, Lu Ran can't help but want to reach out and unleash the North Wind Divine Art - North Wind Howl!
Let the Yin Li Tiger be completely taken offline, merge with the tornado, and vanish into the world.
Fortunately, Lu Ran was rational enough, and the battlefield was far enough away.

As time went by, the outcome of the fierce battle between the two sides became increasingly clear.

The Faceless Jade Venerable is truly about to be defeated!
This was a true solo kill! From beginning to end, Lu Ran never saw the god's lackey, Mountain Lord.

Lu Ran quietly retreated from the mountain peak, his figure disappearing into the sea of ​​mist.

The fog, more than a meter thick, was enough for him to conceal himself and sneak up silently.

With his Phoenix Eyes, Lu Ran could clearly see the outside world even when he was in the misty sea of ​​fog.

The Faceless Jade Venerable is still pursuing them!

Even though her body was covered in cracks, she showed no sign of panic or retreat.

Could it be that she really thinks she can win?
For a moment, Lu Ran didn't know whether to say she had good mental fortitude or that she was arrogant.

"Snap! Snap!"

The sound of the jade vessel shattering continued to echo.

Lu Ran seemed to be possessed by Bai Rao, crawling rapidly on the ground. At this moment, he could be described as having a double stealth ability.

Not only did it hide within the sea of ​​mist, but it also activated the Greedy Wolf Divine Art: Wolf Concealment.

Therefore, Lu Ran deliberately left the Liangye Sword below the stone peak, fearing that when he became invisible, he would also conceal the aura of the Liangye Sword, allowing the opponent's divine weapon to detect the abnormality.

"Roar!"

The sinister tiger roared, and all living beings trembled!
That sounded like a roar of victory, and also the howl of the final blow.

The Yin Li Tiger spread its black wings, its massive body swaying erratically, and rapidly approached the Faceless Jade Venerable, revealing its sharp claws.

The faceless jade statue suddenly hovered in mid-air, its cold eyes silently gazing at the sinister tiger.

"Whoosh~"

Suddenly, the jade robe fluttered!
The faceless jade vessel, covered in cracks, suddenly lunged forward without warning.

The crimson light in the tiger's eyes intensified, seemingly about to deliver a fatal blow to its enemy, but at the critical moment, its body shattered into wind once more.

The jade vessel is destined to break, so why take the risk?

The Yin Li Hu clan is indeed brutal, but also ruthless enough; they are merely toying with their prey.

However, hidden within the thick fog, there is a little lamb disguised as an invisible wolf, even more treacherous and cunning!

"call!!"

Suddenly, a strong wind arose from the ground.

It enveloped the shattered, wind-blown Yin-Yang Tiger, and also covered the faceless jade vessel covered with cracks.

The faceless jade deity froze!
Lu Ran gazed at the shattered jade sculpture in the wind, and transmitted his thoughts: 【Lord Xianmo.】

【Um? 】

[Dinner's ready.] Lu Ran licked his lips. [Today's dishes are amazing! Tiger meat, tiger bones, and tiger... wow, super nutritious!]

Jiang Ruyi: "."

(End of this chapter)