The Old Gods

Chapter 854 A Third-Order Magic Weapon?!
Lu Ran stayed in the mortal realm for one night, resolved some issues, and then returned to the mountain realm, leading his group to the celestial battlefield.

Due to the incomplete strength of the third squad, Yunhai's former subordinate, Wuya, was temporarily assigned to the first squad of the Burning Gate.

The two generals, Feng and Yan, have just merged into one and are still at the first level of the Heavenly Realm. They need Lu Ran to nurture them further.

Yan Shuangzi pleaded with Madam Ranmen, and in the end, she stayed by Lu Ran's side.

This action completely baffled Lu Ran!

If the Shadow Guardian wants to stay by my side, shouldn't he have told me?

Why did you go and beg Xiao Ruyi?
That said, this trick is actually quite effective!

Since Madam Ranmen had agreed, Lu Ran really couldn't say anything.
This time, Lu Ran did not go to the Fiery Divine Mountain to live in seclusion, but instead came to the northern part of the Heavenly Battlefield—the Sword One Divine Mountain.

This mountain is frighteningly plain!
There were no flowers, trees, or birds and beasts; there was only a group of cold, aloof female sword immortals.

Sword One's lackey!

And he's a mere lackey of Jian Yi, a being with flesh and blood!

The question is, since the gods' minions are all in phantom form, why do the minions of Sword One have physical bodies?

The answer is obvious: the sword is made of stone, and there is no such thing as a separation between gods and demons.

There is no opposing evil god to her!
Therefore, the universal understanding is wrong.

The head of the gods of the Great Xia Dynasty and the head of the demons of the Great Xia Dynasty were not true mortal enemies.

Perhaps the two really don't get along, or perhaps there are some unknown secrets involved; none of that matters.

Importantly, these two seemingly opposing "number one" figures are both at their complete form!
Perhaps this is one of the reasons why both sides have been able to secure their positions as the top gods and demons?

Since there are no two sides to the same coin, the strength of the stone sculpture will not be weakened.

The reason Lu Ran came here to live in seclusion is because Jianyi Divine Mountain is extremely clean. There is only the Jianyi Sect on the mountain, and there are no gods or demons of the perception type.

Strictly speaking, there are other beings in Jianyi Divine Mountain as well—the Ninth-Rank Demon Soul Jade.

However, these piles of jade tablets were merely used as tools.

The female sword immortals would wear Soul Jade on their waists and use it to collect the souls of the dead after slaying enemies.

Arriving at this sacred mountain, Lu Ran finally understood what it meant to be impregnable!

In the light mist, the female sword immortals moved freely among the shadows of their swords.

Flying swords slashing through the sky, a torrent of frost-covered swords like a waterfall, and a magnificent greatsword hanging upside down in the heavens.
Where is foreign aid needed?
The Sword One Sect and the Faceless Jade Venerable were locked in a fierce battle, with the Sword One Sect clearly holding the upper hand!

Lu Ran secretly admired it.

Sometimes, you really can't blame others for being aloof and arrogant.

Their strength speaks for itself!

Lu Ran kept retreating from his hiding place.

There's no way around it; the female swordswoman's attack range is just too wide and too precise.

Lu Ran occasionally strolled in for a walk, and he ate until he was completely stuffed.
Yan Shuangzi's presence was indeed a great help.

Lu Ran can indeed protect himself, but when cultivating, one inevitably needs to be aware of everything around him. Now that he has a vicious dog by his side, he can naturally focus more on his cultivation.

Time flies, and more than half a month has passed.

On this day, as Lu Ran listened to the torrential rain of swords falling from the distant north and was trying to purify his holy spirit energy, a thought came to his mind.

A black jade tiger tally?

Lu Ran's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately transmitted his voice: "[Relay Mr. Huangfu's words directly.]"

[Young Master, Leng Tianxing and Leng Tianyue have left the Divine Mountain and come to join us.]

"Okay!" Lu Ran felt much more at ease. "The usual."

[If it's convenient for you, young master, you can teleport here directly. I'm currently inside a stone peak, and the surrounding area is safe.]

Inside the Stone Peak Cave, Lu Ran rose from the sea of ​​mist: [Evil Shadow, come to my side.]

The next moment, a faint fluctuation of divine power came from Lu Ran's side. There was clearly someone on his right, but the other party was hidden and invisible, and only revealed their existence when casting a spell.

“Show yourself, or the flowers won’t choose you,” Lu Ran said softly.

Sure enough, a tall woman appeared beside him.

"Whoosh~" Lu Ran opened his palm, and a phantom, pitch-black spider lily bloomed.

At the same time, in the southwest of the Celestial Battlefield, inside a huge stone peak.

Huangfu Zhao suddenly looked up and saw a teleportation array that looked like a dream.

Behind him, to his left and right, stood two middle-aged men and women. They were tall and slender, both dressed in luxurious blue robes, with stern faces and somewhat similar appearances.

"call!!"

Two figures dressed in green raincoats and blue hats fell from within the magic array.

The woman in the straw raincoat disappeared the moment she appeared.

Only one young man remained, wearing a blood crystal mask, his brows radiating heroic spirit, his gaze fixed intently on the group.

"Little Lord!"

"Greetings, Young Master." As Huangfu Zhao bowed respectfully, the Leng siblings followed without hesitation.

"No need for formalities." Lu Ran breathed a sigh of relief and murmured, "Now I can give Mother an explanation."

Leng Tianxing and Leng Tianyue stood up and carefully examined their former master's son.

Since his mother had mentioned the magical artifact, the Misty Cloud Silk, Lu Ran's gaze inevitably fell on the woman in the blue robe.

Indeed, there was a semi-transparent ribbon, like smoke and mist, floating behind Leng Tianyue, then brushing against her arms and flying in front of her, spreading horizontally around her waist.

Isn't this just like the ribbons that immortals wear in the world of fantasy?
The presence of divine weapons and magical artifacts on his body told Lu Ran that this shimmering silk ribbon was actually a third-tier magical artifact!
"Whoosh~" Suddenly, a phantom figure appeared and stood behind Lu Ran.

The Leng siblings were still sizing up the young man when they saw the illusory woman, and their expressions faltered slightly.

Immediately, the two bowed and greeted him: "Sect Leader Qiao!"

"Sect Leader Qiao."

This time, the two seemingly aloof men and women clearly showed a hint of excitement in their words.

"I am the spirit of the Cloud Sea Sword," the illusory Qiao Wanjun said softly. "I just communicated with my master not long ago."

The Leng siblings all raised their heads and looked at the illusory woman of unparalleled beauty.

It's confirmed, Sect Leader Qiao is not dead!
Even Huangfu Zhao, who was standing to the side, was secretly excited. He was well aware of Lu Ran's abilities and knew that the young master could freely travel between the celestial realm and the mortal world.

"Support him well." The sword spirit gestured to the young man in the straw raincoat and said calmly, "His orders are my orders."

"Yes, ma'am!" the Leng siblings replied in unison.

"Furthermore, Tianyue," the illusory Qiao Wanjun spoke again, "you shall give your Yanxia Silk to Lu Ran."

"Mom, Mom, no need." Lu Ran quickly refused.

To his surprise, Leng Tianyue didn't hesitate at all, picked up the long, misty silk ribbon with both hands, and stepped forward.

This is a third-tier magic weapon!

It's terrifying enough that Leng Tianyue herself had no objections, but even the artifact spirit had no objections?
One main device and one auxiliary device, don't they even need to negotiate?

Holy crap, Sect Leader Qiao, just what kind of person are you in the Cloud Sea Sect?
"Keep it, and be good." Qiao Wanjun's illusory hand fell, and she gently patted Lu Ran's head with a smile.

"Young Master." Leng Tianyue looked up at the tall young man and said softly, "Sect Leader Qiao must have her reasons for making this decision. Please take it."

Lu Ran: "."

Leng Tianyue tiptoed, held the Yanxia Silk in both hands, and put it directly around Lu Ran's neck.

Similar to presenting hada scarves to Tibetan and Mongolian compatriots.
Then, a rather contradictory scene appeared!
A mysterious swordsman from the world of martial arts, with the ribbons of immortals from the world of fantasy fluttering behind him.

It belongs to the crossover and mix-and-match style.

Lu Ran opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

Is Mother forcing me to change into a loose white robe?
Lu Ran instinctively tilted his head to avoid it.

The smoky ribbon that had been brought close to her face suddenly stopped.

Originally, it moved without wind, fluttering behind Lu Ran, with the two ends of the ribbon passing under his armpits and then spreading out horizontally.

After being rejected, Yanxia Ling actually drooped down?
It seemed to have become an ordinary item, hanging around Lu Ran's neck, with the long, misty ribbons dragging on the ground at both ends.

"No, I didn't mean to." Lu Ran quickly lifted up the Yanxia Silk.

However, the translucent, smoky-colored ribbon that Lu Ran held up actually turned into wisps of blue smoke.

Lu Ran's hand passed right through it, unable to lift it up!

"This?" Lu Ran looked embarrassed as he looked at the middle-aged woman in front of him.

Leng Tianyue's icy expression softened slightly. She smiled without saying a word and retreated step by step.

Leng Tianxing then spoke up, "Young Master, the Misty Cloud Silk is a third-tier magic artifact with three functions."

Now that things had come to this, Lu Ran could no longer refuse, and generously asked, "Please enlighten me."

"I dare not!" Leng Tianxing cupped his hands and said, "Young Master has already witnessed the first effect. The Smoke and Cloud Silk can change its own form of existence, and its material is between smoke and silk."

Lu Ran nodded and tried to pick up the Yanxia Silk.

Another failure.

Leng Tianxing continued, "In its smoke form, it cannot be harmed by any physical means. In its silk form, the smoke and mist silk can emit a glow to resist enemy attacks."

As a third-tier magic weapon, its defenses are very difficult to break through with ordinary Heavenly-grade techniques.

Lu Ran clicked his tongue in surprise and immediately asked, "Is the temperature high?"

He naturally thought of his Radiant Blade, whose rays of light could incinerate everything!

Leng Tianxing shook his head and said, "No, this is purely a defensive measure."

Lu Ran nodded.

Leng Tianxing continued, "The Misty Cloud Silk may appear to be seven feet long, but in reality it can be extended almost indefinitely. It can help you bind your enemies and shield you from the wind and rain."

This effect is of great significance. If the Misty Silk is indeed damaged in future battles…

Leng Tianxing paused, then emphasized, "As long as the young master can preserve even a small piece of the Misty Cloud Silk, it can be completely restored."

Good guy~
Lu Ran grinned and tried to lift the ribbon draped over his body, but failed again.

She's quite temperamental?

Lu Ran pondered for a moment, then tilted his head, crossed his shoulders, and rubbed his cheek against Yanxia Silk.

Clearly, he still remembered why the ribbon was angry.

The young master of the prestigious Yunhai Sect, shameless as ever, insisted on getting close to Yanxia Ling.

This post is something else!

The light, wispy ribbon subtly changed its nature, revealing a faint golden-red hue.

It is as colorful and vibrant as the sunset.

what!
Yanxia Ling is giving me a chance?
I'm not afraid of you being hard to please, I'm just afraid of you not responding at all.

Alright! From now on, you're mine, and you'll never escape my grasp for the rest of your life~
I'd like some monthly votes.

(End of this chapter)