The Old Gods

Chapter 847 begins!
"Old Bai, how are you feeling?"

Lu Ran approached Bai Yan and asked her a question.

Bai Yanhui's expression was somewhat unpleasant. He sighed, "Before the sect leader arrived, I was filled with anxiety. I have calmed down a bit now, but I am still uneasy."

"Glug, glug"

Lu Ran picked up the gourd with the phoenix pattern and tilted his head back to drink it down.

"Burp~" He let out a burp, wiped his mouth with the back of his hand, "I know, Old Bai, go into the gourd first."

"Sect Master, please be careful," Bai Yanhui cautioned, letting the magic gourd suck her in.

Lu Ran opened his phoenix-like eyes and peered through the mist, surveying his surroundings.

Besides Deng Yuxiang, who is currently advancing with divine weapons, the team also includes Yan Tianjiang, Wu Tiandi, Luo Shenjiang, and Elder Lu.

And Master Wei Yun, who concealed his figure and flew in the sky.

The advancement of a divine weapon can take anywhere from a few minutes to half an hour.

We'll get through this somehow.

It's worth mentioning that there are two Wu Xiaos in the team.

That is the evil technique "Shadow of Shadows" from the Yin Hua Dan clan, a first-class demon!
Like the Evil Dog Evil Technique: Shadow, this is also a decoy technique. At lower levels, it is just an image used to confuse the enemy.

When this technique was used in Jiangpin, it became an unstable clone in existence. After Haipin, it became stable, and the caster could control it from a third-person perspective.

The decoy technique underwent a qualitative change at the highest level, allowing the caster to project their perspective into the clone.

Incredibly powerful!
Such a powerful technique naturally has its drawbacks and limitations. For example, it cannot be too far from the main body, otherwise the perspective will not be able to follow, and the clone cannot use the technique.

But in terms of bait, the Evil Shadow and the Shadow of the Dark Flower are already the best they can be.

When Lu Ran arrived, Wu Xiao was already in two forms, which meant that Wu Tiandi had mastered this technique and could switch between the two bodies to help him fight on the battlefield in the Heavenly Realm.

In the future, Yan Shuangzi will naturally be able to do the same.

Hmm. By then, I'll have two evil shadow protectors by my side.
Lu Ran observed silently for a moment before speaking, "General Luo Shen."

"exist!"

"The Nightmare Guardian has advanced with his divine weapon; you will temporarily assume the command position."

“Yes!” Luo Ying immediately accepted the order.

Everyone present was a powerful leader with the ability to command.

However, the thick fog obscured the sky and limited everyone's visibility, so naturally there were fewer people who could take command.

As soon as Lu Ran gave the order, water droplets appeared around him, and small mosasaurs circled around him.

Heavenly Grade Divine Technique: Azure Dragon Sea Domain!

The powerful divine technique, combining purification and perception, brought everything within a radius of 500 meters under Luo Ying's perception.

However, even with such a powerful technique, it still failed to completely encompass the area of ​​the fog.

The scale of the phenomena caused by the Night-Slaying Blade's advancement to the third-tier divine weapon was comparable to that of a human advancing to the Heavenly Realm!
A series of misty tornadoes fell from the sky, enveloping the man and his sword. Within a radius of eight hundred meters centered on the Night-Slaying Greatsword, it was pitch black.

"Don't worry about me," Lu Ran said before flashing into the sky.

He slowly turned around, his gaze sweeping into the distance, searching for any potential enemies.

"Sigh," the spirit's energy flowed onto the surface of the scabbard, and a soft sigh came from it.

"What's wrong?" Lu Ran put one hand into his robe and gripped the hilt of his sword.

The Cloud Sea Sword Spirit seemed somewhat worried: "I was born in such a battlefield environment."

Upon hearing these words, Lu Ran couldn't help but think of the story of the Cloud Sea Sword.

Back then, the Cloud Sea Sword gathered its sword spirit and took shape, causing great trouble for Qiao Wanjun and the disciples of the Cloud Sea Sect.

In the end, Blade & Soul was born.

However, some disciples of the Yunhai Sect also died on the battlefield.

"Mom, Mom, don't worry about me." Lu Ran hesitated for a moment, but still addressed her that way.

The Blade Spirit remained silent.

Lu Ran drew the Cloud Sea Sword, running two fingers across its cool blade: "All along, you've only known that I'm strong, that I can kill a Faceless Jade Venerable in just a few strikes."

But you seem to have never seen me at full power?

The special environment of the divine weapon's advancement provided excellent conditions for Lu Ran's reckless behavior.

"Ranran."

"You say?"

"Avoid arrogance and impetuosity," the Cloud Sea Sword Spirit whispered in admonition.

"Oh." Lu Ran nodded with a smile.

Honestly, the Cloud Sea Sword Spirit is much gentler than Mother.

Lu Ran looked around and, a few minutes later, saw two plumes of mist approaching.

A wisp of black mist, a wisp of fiery mist.

"Whoo~"

On a distant stone peak, fiery mist slanted down, transforming into a tall, majestic horse with streaks of flame remaining on its jet-black mane, exuding an awe-inspiring presence!
Demonic Blackfire Steed?
As the fiery mist subsided, another thick plume of black mist descended, piecing together a tall and imposing figure.

The opponent wore a black helmet and black armor, wielded a Green Dragon Crescent Blade, and sat astride a black fire horse.

On his face, shrouded in black mist, two eyes glowing red gazed intently in this direction.

Evil devil and ghost general!

They really are a very close couple.

On the night of the fifteenth of the lunar month, ghost generals and warhorses often appeared together, and now, on this battlefield in the heavens, Lu Ran saw this classic duo again.

Lu Ran immediately twirled his sword.

The identity of the person in the fog is indeed easy to discern.

There is no concept of advancement among the demon minions and the Faceless Jade Venerable clan.

On the battlefield of the celestial realm, only the human race possesses the attribute of "growth".

As for whether it's the human race or divine weapons and magical artifacts that advance within the various mist tornadoes, that's another matter entirely.

In short, the results point to only one group—humans!

To this day, Lu Ran has never seen any demon or god minions wielding powerful divine weapons or magical artifacts.

"call!"

The next moment, the imposing Ghost General transformed into a wisp of black mist and drifted away into the distance.

The Black Fire Steed followed closely behind, also turning into mist and departing.

Lu Ran was stunned.

He was ready to fight, to show the demon general what it meant for curiosity to kill the cat, and that was the end of it.
Ran?

Lu Ran suddenly woke up with a start; he was in the Heavenly Battlefield!

Humans and demon minions are on the same side, both resisting external enemies. From this perspective, it seems rather unkind of the ghost general to see the humans advance and then turn away instead of helping to protect them.
Okay, fine.

Lu Ran continued to look around, but just a few dozen seconds later, the two wisps of mist flew back.

It landed on the stone peak again, but this time, as the ghost general took shape, a huge phantom image expanded out of its body.

Red Scarf Henchmen?

Lu Ran frowned slightly and noticed that Hong Jin was talking to the ghost general.

Immediately, the ghost general spurred his horse and galloped into the mist.

Lu Ran has figured out the human race's position in the Heavenly Realm, so why did the Red Scarf Ghost General's henchmen rush back? Is it to investigate the identity of the person in the mist?
"Heh." Lu Ran snorted coldly.

You asked for this!

My Ranmen is not a place you can just investigate as you please.

Lu Ran's body tensed, and as he swung his sword down fiercely, his figure suddenly flashed!
The third move of the Burning Gate Saber Technique: Sparkling Star!

First, draw your sword; then, flash away.

They sit in a row in the King of Hell's palace~
Lu Ran instantly appeared beside the ghost general, his hands filled with the power of the raging heavens, wielding a third-tier divine weapon sword, and slashing down fiercely.

"Crack!"

The Cloud Sea Sword instantly shattered the Ghost General's shoulder armor, slashing down relentlessly, and was about to cut the Black Fire Steed below in half.

"Pfft~"

The Heavenly Realm Ghost General is truly formidable!

Although the sword blade had already cleaved through his upper body and even sliced ​​into the back of the horse he was riding, the Ghost General still unleashed the Evil Technique: Ghost Mist Body.

The general and the horse are of one mind!
Realizing an unprecedented crisis, Wu Huoju immediately unleashed the evil technique, Fire Mist Body.

"Heh." Lu Ran let out another cold snort.

When facing external enemies, the demons' choice is naturally the right one.

As a being created from pure energy, once the ghost general dissolves into mist and is reassembled, its body can be restored to its original state.

The underlying logic is to exchange energy for damage.

But the problem is, you're going to vaporize in front of me?
So, is it possible?
"call!"

Lu Ran suddenly blew out a gust of wind.

Paper Phoenix Evil Technique: Paper Wind Bind!
Very fine.

But it's deadly!

Countless paper feathers of the Luan Clan then appeared, swirling and outlining the contours of this gust of wind.

The black mist of the Ghost General, along with the fire mist of the Black Fire Steed, were drawn in and mixed into the rapidly spinning wind.

Now, the ghost general and his warhorse could no longer reconstruct their physical bodies.

Neither of them can escape the pull and entanglement of the wind.

In the blink of an eye, the rapidly spinning gust of wind completely dispersed the two Heavenly Realm minions.

No, it should be four Heavenly Realms!

After all, there are still two lackeys from the gods' side.

"[Boundless, steal the soul.]" Lu Ran gave the order and flew straight upwards, appearing carefree and unrestrained.

【Yes.】Wuya immediately started grabbing it.

If we don't seize it, the ghost general's soul will belong to Deng Yutang.
Well, let's make do with Deng Shao for now.

After all, he was only at the initial stage of the Sea Realm, and was still far from ascension. The Wutian General here was in a more urgent need for the nourishment of the dead souls.

"Still worried?" Lu Ran gripped the hilt of his sword.

"Hehe." The sword spirit chuckled, a hint of reproach in his voice, and repeated, "Avoid arrogance and impatience."

"Oh." Lu Ran said with a smile.

He looked into the distance, carefully surveying the area, and then, in the far east, he saw a faceless jade vessel flying rapidly towards him.

There is nothing much to say about this.

A pure enemy!
"Whoo~"

Lu Ran gripped the Cloud Sea Dust Clear Sword tightly, leaving a thin wind trail 18 meters long on its blade.

To be precise, there are two lines, but they are of the same length and are uniquely combined.

North Wind Divine Art - Lingering Wind Trace!
Night Evil Magic: Night Shadow Trace!

At the same time, Lu Ran, who had been hiding his figure, was engulfed in flames.

Fiery Divine Art - Fiery Heavenly Demon!

"Mother."

"Ok?"

“You know all my secrets, so you know I’m strong.” Lu Ran’s eyes turned icy as he stared at the rapidly approaching enemy. “But you really only ‘know’ that.”

Cloud Sea Sword Spirit: "."

Lu Ran's gaze sharpened, and just as the Faceless Jade Venerable flew into the thick fog, his figure flashed!
"Crack!!"

A piercing cracking sound followed.

The fire from the Fierce Sky Sect burns with the traces of the North Wind Night Demon.

With immense power, Lu Ran forcefully slashed into the right waist of the Faceless Jade Venerable with his sword!
"Uh!" The faceless jade deity widened its beautiful eyes and uttered a strange guttural sound.

She reacted with lightning speed, retreating decisively while simultaneously flicking her jade robe forward.

"Whoosh!" Lu Ran also flew back to dodge.

The jade robe, billowing like waves, failed to cascade onto his face.

But the 18-meter-long Heavenly Wind Mark, following the jade crack cut by the sword blade, fiercely slashed across the waist of the Faceless Jade Venerable, and then cut out from his left waist!
In an instant, the faceless jade statue was cut in half at the waist.

Her upper and lower body quickly crawled out of the cracks.

Following her long, slender, fair legs, the trail extended to her exquisite feet.

It also climbed up her graceful upper body to that cold, charming, and utterly astonished face.

"Crack!"

The enormous jade vessel shattered with a deafening crash.

Lu Ran twirled the sword, held it in front of him, and ran his long, slender fingers along the cold blade: "So, Mom, you don't need to worry about me."

The tragedies of the past will not repeat themselves in this thick fog.

I don't know how strong you were back then.

But if we're talking about playing dirty tricks...

You'll have to wait a little longer.
(End of this chapter)