The Old Gods

Chapter 897 Strange Phenomena within the Garden
Outside Luoxianju, a forest path leads to the village.

An elderly man was walking briskly through the woods when, near the entrance of a secluded courtyard, he was blocked by a tall figure.

"Just give it to me," Yan Shuangzi said softly.

Cheng Yi looked at the mysterious woman wearing a green raincoat and blue hat. Her face was bright and beautiful, but her eyes were dark, clearly trying to hide her true nature.

This is a ferocious beast!
Cheng Yi had seen countless people, and this young and powerful man before him could not be fooled.

This is a vicious wolf, or a ferocious dog.

What's even more astonishing is that, apart from her eyes revealing secrets, she didn't exude any aura, nor even the slightest fluctuation of divine power.

"The sect leader is communicating with the gods," Yan Shuangzi explained, extending a hand.

Cheng Yi handed over the phone. He had met Yan Shuangzi a few times and knew that she was one of his mountain lord's subordinates.

"May I ask your honorable name, young friend?" Cheng Yi clasped his hands in a respectful gesture.

“Burning Gate, Evil Shadow.” Yan Shuangzi nodded amicably. “The sect leader will stay in the mountains for a few days; he likes to eat mushrooms.”

Cheng Yi nodded in agreement: "Okay, goodbye."

Yan Shuangzi watched the old man leave, her ears twitching slightly.

A faint voice drifted into my ear: "I see."

In a secluded courtyard outside the mountains, Lu Ran's expression was solemn.

He had just reported to Lord Immortal Sheep on the next phase of the mission. The Burning Gate had trained General Luoshen and General Caishen, and the next targets were naturally Fisherman and Puppet Shadow.

The fisherman, being relatively weak, was undoubtedly a good target.

It would be easier to kill him, and it would also allow Luo Ying, the number one killing god of the Burning Gate, to return to his rightful place.

The immortal sheep reminded him: "In the Third Heaven, all the powerful armies from all directions are at the front lines."

Lu Ran's mind raced, and following the train of thought, he said, "So, once we take down Fisherman Weng, Asha's henchmen will lose their carrier, and the defensive line will be greatly weakened."

Even today, every move made by the Burning Gate will trigger a chain reaction.

Now that the Lie Tian minions have lost their vessel, if the God and Demon faction also loses Asha, the defensive line will suffer a severe blow, and the consequences are unpredictable.

Perhaps the Burning Gate should continue to nibble away and accumulate power, rather than giving a sudden blow that forces the gods and demons to make significant changes?

Lu Ran pondered silently, and another telepathic message entered his mind:
Walk your own path.

That’s it again!
"Yes." Lu Ran responded softly. From beginning to end, the Immortal Sheep only offered guidance, and he had to make the specific decisions himself.

At least Xianyang didn't give the conclusion of "almost there" like he did the time before last.

Looking back now, it's fortunate that Lu Ran listened to advice and didn't directly kill the Angry Sea Flame Dragon. Instead, he took a step back and, with his mother's guidance, first seized the position of the Netherworld Ghost.

In the battle to slay the dragon, the Ghostly Eye was simply a pillar of strength!
Without those dark eyes, the Burning Gate would have suffered countless losses.
"Then this disciple will go find trouble with Qian Siying first." Lu Ran clasped his hands together and looked up at the towering and earth-shaking divine statue.

After waiting for a long time, no message came through.

Lu Ran bowed deeply in gratitude.

I've already told enough about Happy Sheep for today; I can't be greedy anymore.

He turned and looked out of the courtyard. Following the path through the woods, he saw a graceful figure at the end of the corner.

Lu Ran smiled and nodded slightly. Yan Shuangzi appeared in a flash and presented him with her phone: "Him?"

The screen displayed a picture of Wang Ling.

As the second generation of prodigy of the Great Xia Dynasty, Wang Ling has countless news reports.

“Yes.” Lu Ran nodded. “Go to Chang’an City and look for it. Keep in touch, but be careful not to expose yourself.”

Yan Shuangzi nodded gently, and her figure disappeared.

"sister."

"Hmm?" A slightly upturned nasal sound came from beside the empty space.

"If you can't find it, then forget it," Lu Ran whispered. "Don't let Qiang Xiu find out. Safety is the most important thing."

"Hmm." With a faint fluctuation of divine power, Yan Shuangzi teleported away.

In the human world, Yan Shuangzi is undoubtedly a "supermodel".

The Heavenly Grade Evil Technique - Shadow Flash can teleport a distance of one hundred kilometers in a single instant!
She also wears an invisible wolf's skin, and possesses a pair of bewitching eyes.
Just thinking about this combination of techniques is enough to fill one with despair.

Lu Ran shook his head and walked towards the house.

I'm so glad I met Yan Shuangzi. She deserves to be the best person for me.

Lu Ran also possessed the evil magic of vicious dogs and had keen senses, so he was naturally aware of Yan Shuangzi's series of actions.

He just didn't say it.

From the moment she returned to Luoxian Residence, Yan Shuangzi observed the living environment, then went to the bedroom to make the bed, then to the bathroom to check, and then to the forest path to intercept outsiders.

Her gentleness was always silent and unassuming.

Over the years, these have all been hidden in small details.

"Heh," Lu Ran sighed, went to the bathroom, undressed, and turned on the shower.

If we can't touch Fisherman-Asha for the time being, setting our sights on the vicious dog next is also a good option.

But vicious dogs can teleport.
Mentioning this, Lu Ran couldn't help but think of the Silent Night Blade and the Silent Domain.

To deal with gods and demons who can teleport, silence should be used to restrict them, but that divine weapon with a silence domain is in the hands of the goddess Nüying.

wipe!
Lu Ran held the jasmine-scented shampoo and rubbed his hair in frustration, filling his head with foam.

To kill the dog, you first need a knife, and the knife is in Nüying's hands!
The female warrior is also a deity guarding the front line; it's not advisable to touch her at this stage.

It's a series of interconnected steps.
So, are there any other methods? Yes, brother! Yes!

Unlike Bloodskull, Vicious Dog is a creature with extremely low intelligence, and its mental defense is below average.

Lu Ran has extensive practical experience with the vicious dog clan, and the actual situation shows that this clan can be restrained by taunting techniques!
Lu Ran's taunting technique is quite good; it will definitely have an effect on the vicious dogs.

But the vicious dog is, after all, an evil god!
Slaughtering dogs is no small matter! We must add an extra layer of insurance.

Ideally, the Burning Gate should have a deity with taunting skills to use the divine taunting technique, ensuring that the dog is always kept in check and cannot escape.

very good!

Everything is interconnected, and then it all comes together again!

Who knows how to taunt?

Vicious Dog, Fairy Sheep, Molten Bear
Currently, the Burning Gate does not have any soldiers who have inherited the Molten Bear - Extinction Demon Stone Sculpture.

Oh, right, a toad!
"Uh." Lu Ran's eyes lit up, but he quickly closed them again as foam got into his eyes.

As he rinsed himself, he thought about that incredibly noisy, always croaking toad.

This race's taunting techniques and devouring methods are paired together.

The toads will try to attract the enemy's attacks, and then use the evil magic "Toad Devours Three Thousand Worlds" to swallow the enemy's attacks and transform them into the power of moonlight to nourish themselves.

Hmm, it's time to let Aunt Leng Tianyue sing her praises!
The thought of such a dignified middle-aged woman babbling incessantly is unbearable.
Lu Ran felt a sense of guilt.

Oh well~ Never mind! It's all for the sake of the Burning Gate's grand plan!
At worst, when Aunt Leng is babbling away, I'll just babble along with her~
First, take down the evil god Nether Toad, then take down the evil god Hound.

Once the vicious dog is obtained, the Burning Gate can send a portion of the false gods to worship the evil god, the Shadow Protector.

The configuration includes methods for teleportation and invisibility.

"Snapped!"

Lu Ran turned off the shower and vigorously wiped his face. Although nothing was going to happen yet, his heart was already pounding with excitement.

The evil god, the raging sea dragon, gave the Burning Gate the means to fight against all gods and demons.

The Evil God - Vicious Dog can greatly increase the mobility and survival rate of the Burning Gate warriors, and infinitely reduce their risk of exposure.

Although invisibility and teleportation are only temporary, once the warriors of the Burning Gate seize the divine position and transform into gods, their master-servant contracts with the other gods will be automatically severed.
But you've become a god, your physical strength and skill level have been infinitely elevated!

What other bicycle do you want?
"Hmm," Lu Ran wiped himself clean, casually put on a white robe, and walked towards the bedroom.

In a couple of days, let's discuss this with Xiaoruyi and Yuchangsheng, and first activate the stone sculpture.

correct!

Lu Ran suddenly thought of something, turned his head to look at the divine weapons and magical artifacts on the table next to him, and found the Cloud Sea Dust Clear Sword among them.

He stepped forward and picked up the sword hilt: "Mother should have realized that you've returned to the human world, right?"

Every time Lu Ran comes back, his mother connects with the divine weapon to inquire about his recent situation. What happened this time?

"Buzz~" The Cloud Sea Dust Clear Sword trembled slightly, and the sword spirit energy flowed to the surface of the hilt.

“When the owner knew we were back, she seemed very busy and didn’t communicate with me at all.”

"Very busy?" Lu Ran frowned slightly.

At Qiao Wanjun's level, there aren't many people or things that she can focus on.

Lu Ran believed he held a very high position in his mother's heart, especially since he had returned as a god-slayer, yet his mother hadn't immediately shown concern for him.
Could it be that she is communicating with Jianyi?
After much thought, it seemed that only at times like these could Qiao Wanjun find the time to leave.

Lu Ran's heart stirred greatly!

Could it be that the gods have loosened their "seal" on Qiao Wanjun?

As the divine and demonic faction shows increasing weakness, will the sealed human believers be recalled to the celestial battlefield?

"Don't bother her." Lu Ran made a quick decision, gripping the hilt of his sword. "Wait for Mom to contact you."

"Ah."

Lu Ran placed the Cloud Sea Sword on the table, his mind becoming increasingly active. If Mother could really return to the Heavenly Battlefield, that would be wonderful.

Worries welled up in my mind again.

The mother's release from prison was only the first step; her desire to change her social status was proving to be quite difficult!
It is only natural that other believers "die" in heaven.

For example, Hua Qingying Tianjiang, she "died" on the battlefield between Wumian Yuzun, Wusheng, Yin Huadan, and Nüying.

That makes perfect sense!

But how could someone like Qiao Wanjun "die"?
How should Lu Ran give her the Jianyi stone sculpture in the sculpture park?

“It’s all obstacles.” Lu Ran looked miserable and collapsed onto the bed. Before he could activate the Evil Sculptor·Soul Hook Demon (Horse), his brain suddenly went blank!
It should be noted that the Tianluan stone sculpture inside the park was already trembling.

The sudden turn of events gave him a splitting headache.

What... what's going on?

Lu Ran's expression turned grim as he tried to search his mental world.

The Gods and Demons Sculpture Park contains a large number of divine and evil sculptures, and is shrouded in mist and full of energy.

At this moment, the fog suddenly became much thicker.

The false gods were even more astonished to discover that this special world seemed to be forcibly borrowing their energy!
Are they flocking to Lady Ranmen?

Jiang Ruyi raised her eyebrows slightly, raised her hand, and watched the wide stone sleeves sway continuously.

The second-tier magical artifact, the Phoenix Robe of Nine Heavens, is being upgraded?!

(End of this chapter)