The Old Gods

Chapter 832 Wonderful~
A thick sea of ​​clouds enveloped the sky and earth.

Amidst the mountain peaks, two figures walked silently, one in front of the other.

Yin Yan gazed at the tall, slender figure ahead, her eyes dark and unfathomable.

Indeed, I have nothing left to lose. If I can do something to comfort you when we meet again in the afterlife, it will be a small comfort.

Aoyama
Yin Yan raised her head and looked up at the sea of ​​clouds in the sky.

I encountered your former master's child, this young man. He seems to be about to do something extraordinary.

If you were still alive, you would probably follow him.

After all, you so revered Master Qiao, willing to die for him. Now that you're gone, I will walk this path in your place!

“The Divine Mountain of the Sick Tree.” Lu Ran stopped in his tracks, gazing southeast, where he could vaguely make out the outline of the divine mountain.

He dared not get too close, because observation is mutual.

Lu Ran has a pair of dog eyes, while Shan Jun-Yin Li Hu has a pair of tiger eyes!
It's no worse than Land-based gas.

That said, the sacred mountain he saw last time was covered in flowers from top to bottom.

There were lotus flowers, roses, and ice butterflies fluttering about.

And on this sacred mountain in the far distance, there are also wild roses blooming, but what is even more eye-catching are the towering dead trees that grow all over the mountain.

The withered branches seemed to extend infinitely, intricately intertwined, conveying a strong sense of decay.

Lu Ran already knew the specific details about this sacred mountain from Yin Yan.

The mountain-guarding general is a lackey of the Mountain Lord, Yin Li Hu, under the command of a second-class god-demon.

There are also fifth-rank gods and demons, Hanmei - a lackey of the Ice Plum Demon Queen; sixth-rank gods and demons, Biwu - a lackey of the Tree-faced Demon; and seventh-rank gods and demons, Cimei - a lackey of the Ice Rose.

Thinking of this, Lu Ran couldn't help but compare the strength of this sick tree mountain with the flower sea mountain he had seen before.

It's somewhat like they're evenly matched.
Lu Ran opened his Eyes of the Dead, observed carefully, and said, "Yin Tian General."

"Sect Master," Yin Yan immediately spoke.

Both sides have changed their titles, and Lu Ran has obtained a powerful general as he wished.

He was confident that he could subdue Yin Yan through his own means, after all, he was the only person in the world who could give her the right to take revenge.

Surprisingly, Yin Yan also has a connection with her mother's Yunhai Sect, and is deeply in love with one of its former subordinates.

The realm of divine weapons testifies to their unwavering loyalty, even unto death.

This adds a solid layer of security for Lu Ran in winning over the Heavenly General.

"You should stay away from the sacred mountain." Lu Ran turned to look at the pale-faced woman. "I'll do some tasks here, and then we'll continue southeast."

Yin Yan hesitated and said, "Sect Master, the Yin Li Hu clan only has a few human disciples. If I don't return to the mountain for a long time, it may arouse the suspicion of the evil god."

"Hmm," Lu Ran hesitated for a moment.

He couldn't let Yin Yan break the contract for the time being, because that would mean she was "dead".

On their way to the next sacred mountain, Lu Ran also needed Yin Yan to enter the mountain and establish contact with Huangfu.

So, should we release this tigress back to the mountains now?
From any perspective, Yin Yan would never betray Lu Ran.

The only question is whether Yin Yan will be able to emerge again after returning to the mountain.
"Are you Yin Li Hu disciples usually sent out by the evil god to collect holy spirit energy?" Lu Ran asked.

“Yes, I can apply too,” Yin Yan replied immediately.

Those qualified to venture into the celestial realm must possess exceptional skills.

For example, the ability to teleport or move at high speed, and the techniques of the Yin Li Hu clan indeed granted Yin Yan this qualification.

The disciples of this clan fly at incredible speeds, and more importantly, they can transform into demonic winds, making it impossible for the Faceless Jade Venerable to attack them.

“Alright!” Lu Ran was full of courage and changed his mind. “You go back and guard the mountain first. Wait for my orders, and then come with me to the next sacred mountain.”

As he spoke, he reached into his collar and picked up the black jade tiger tally, gently twisting it between his fingers.

The complete tiger tally immediately split in two.

Lu Ran handed over half of the tiger tally and instructed, "This time when you went out of the mountain, you fought fiercely with that master of the divine weapon, but you were ultimately defeated and fled back in a sorry state."

But you also gained something; you stole the magical artifact from the master of divine weapons during the battle.

Yin Yan nodded gently, listening to the script that Lu Ran had arranged for her.

"You need to be careful with your words and actions. It's best to speak less and act dejected. After all, you've been defeated. This will also lay the foundation for your next trip out of the mountains to clear your mind and collect holy energy for the evil god."

"Yes, sir," Yin Yan replied in a deep voice.

Lu Ran's gaze fell on her waist, where there was a scabbard with the Lovesick Sword inserted inside.

The broken Lovesick Sword no longer possesses a sword spirit.

Lu Ran knew that if given another chance, he would still issue a challenge. But after all, he had severed Yin Yan's divine weapon, so his thoughts were inevitably somewhat complicated.

"Master of the Gate."

"Ok?"

"This ending was chosen by the Sword of Longing itself." Yin Yan's dark eyes stared directly into Lu Ran's eyes. "It was in too much pain; eternal sleep is a relief."

Lu Ran was silent for a moment, then said softly, "I will contact you using the Tiger Tally in a few days."

"Yes."

"Go." As soon as Lu Ran finished speaking, the woman in front of him transformed into a gust of wind and headed straight for the southeast.

Lu Ran stood behind the stone peak, silently observing for a moment, before plunging into the thick sea of ​​fog.

Under the cover of the mist, Lu Ran activated his invisibility technique, and then his figure flashed as he approached the Sickwood Divine Mountain, beginning his journey to plunder resources.

This mountain is clearly not suitable for long-term seclusion. Lu Ran's only plan is to cautiously harvest a batch of resources and then leave this place.

Inside the sculpture park, the Xianmo stone sculpture continues to expand in scale, heading towards the second level of the Heavenly Realm.

The stone sculptures of Long and Tufeng are eagerly awaiting their arrival.
To Lu Ran's surprise, the process of nurturing these two stone sculptures went exceptionally smoothly!

It seems that both of them really worked hard to grow in the Holy Spirit Mountain Realm! Whether it was the Dragon Guardian who took root in the deep sea or the Peak Slayer in the Soul Locking Mountain Area, they both accumulated a lot of Holy Spirit Qi.

One day in mid-December, as the stone sculpture of Tufeng began to hum, Lu Ran decisively returned to the Holy Spirit Mountain boundary.

Lu Ran only took a month to cultivate the three pseudo-god stone sculptures!

Clearly, he was becoming increasingly adept at it, and his efficiency was frighteningly high.

"call!!"

At the edge of the sky, a violent surge of divine power rippled outwards, and a floor-length mirror tore through space, gradually piecing itself together.

A figure staggered out.

"Uh~" Lu Ran staggered a bit and realized that he had entered a thick fog.

Has anyone from the Burning Gate advanced again?
How wonderful!

Lu Ran smiled. These days, with everything going well and good news coming one after another, were truly satisfying.

With each increase in Ranmen's strength, he gets one step closer to challenging the true form of a god or demon.
"Master!"

"Sect Master, you're back." Several respectful greetings came from the sky.

Without even looking, Lu Ran knew that they were diligent Huangque disciples on patrol.

"Who is advancing?" Lu Ran asked.

"The Heavenly Emperor of the Forbidden City," a disciple reported.

What is He Qifeng?
She's finally broken through to the peak and stepped into the Celestial Realm?!

Lu Ran immediately asked, "When did this happen?"

"It's been more than twenty days since the end of November."

"Okay." Lu Ran nodded repeatedly, then after sensing carefully for a moment, he said, "It seems there's more than just her?"

The disciples of Huangque were stumped.

"Alright, you can continue your patrol." Lu Ran waved his hand. The person who advanced later must have hitched a ride with He Qifeng, but the patrol team members didn't know exactly who it was.

Lu Ran arrived at the edge of the cliff and plopped down on it.

Two afterimages of gods and demons spread out from his body one after another—Jiang Ruyi and Yu Changsheng.

"Thank you for your guidance, Sect Master!" Yu Changsheng said gratefully as he moved closer to Lu Ran.

"Don't mention it." Lu Ran smiled. "By the way, I've found a breakthrough regarding the search for Yun Hai's former subordinates."

"Oh?" Yu Changsheng asked, somewhat curious.

While inside the sculpture park, he was unaware of what was happening outside. Lu Ran immediately told the two of them about Yin Yan's situation.

Yu Changsheng nodded repeatedly, full of praise: "The sect leader is indeed charming, cough cough, wise and mighty!"

Jiang Ruyi's lips curled up slightly.

Lu Ran: "."

Yu Changsheng continued to sigh, "This Yin Tianjiang has such a special identity and experience, he will definitely be devoted to the sect leader!"

As a disciple of Yin Li Hu, she is qualified to roam the Heavenly Battlefield. There is no one more suitable than her!

Wow, brilliant!

Lu Ran was a little embarrassed by the praise and muttered, "Why does Mr. Conglong have to meow like a cat?"

Yu Changsheng: ? ? ?

"Hehe~" This time, Jiang Ruyi really couldn't help but chuckle.

Yu Changsheng shook his head helplessly and continued to get down to business: "Based on the existing intelligence, your mother's former subordinate, Mr. Huangfu, is a very important figure."

Yan Tianjiang has seen this person before, and Yin Tianjiang has also seen this person before!

In my opinion, Mr. Huangfu has most likely searched all the sacred mountains in the celestial realm! Once we find him…

Lu Ran licked his lips and continued, "Finding him is equivalent to finding all of Yun Hai's old subordinates!"

“Exactly!” Yu Changsheng nodded emphatically, pondering, “If everything goes smoothly, the overall strength of the Burning Gate will enter another phase of explosive growth.”

The second squad, and even the third squad, can be put on the agenda.

Those former Yunhai followers who fought alongside Qiao Wanjun to conquer the world simply didn't have a stone statue as a stepping stone.

In terms of overall strength, comprehensive qualities, and everything else, they are bound to be a cut above the disciples of the Burning Gate!

Jiang Ruyi rarely spoke up, but she continued, "This Mr. Huangfu should have a lot of information. We can also ask him which sacred mountain is suitable for you to live in seclusion."

"Yes!" Lu Ran's mood improved more and more.

With a clear direction, one no longer needs to wander aimlessly like a headless fly.

The first, second, and third teams of the Burning Gate will inevitably be deployed; it's only a matter of time.

Once he finds a suitable spot to "wait for the rabbit to run into the tree stump," Lu Ran can enter a semi-AFK mode, focusing more on cultivation and taking big strides toward the second level of the Heavenly Realm!

Lu Ran clenched his fist secretly.

My dear mother was able to reach the heavens in just a few short years.
I, Lu Ran,
That's not necessarily a bad thing!
(End of this chapter)