The Old Gods

Chapter 904: The Evil Becomes Evil
Southwest Region of the Celestial Battlefield: Star and Moon Divine Mountain.

Lu Ran concealed himself and gazed at the lush, sacred mountain.

When Lu Ran took in Leng Tianxing and Leng Tianyue before, he had been near Xingyue Divine Mountain, but he had not observed them up close that time.

Upon closer inspection, Lu Ran couldn't help but marvel.

The sacred mountain was covered with beautiful laurel trees.

It closely resembles the laurel tree in human society, but the flowers blooming among its lush branches distinguish it from ordinary laurels.

They were round, silvery-white flowers.

Like tiny, round moons, they radiate a soft, gentle glow.

Ninth-Rank Demon - Laurel!

Within the Great Xia demon system, this name is the least demonic.

Not only its name, but also its beautiful appearance makes it difficult for people to associate it with evil.

Of course, when people are captivated by the beautiful flowering trees and come to admire them, only to be strangled by the slender branches and hanged from the trees, you won't find them beautiful anymore.
In addition, the silvery-white flowers blooming on the tree occasionally unfurl into phantom images of flowers of the same shape.

That's the Ninth-Rank God, Leng Yinhua!

Here's an interesting tidbit: the ultimate skill of the third-tier deity, Moon Spirit, is called "Moon Laurel Cold Silver Flower".

To put it bluntly: Lord Moon Spirit, with just this one ultimate move, could defeat the entire combined might of the ninth-rank gods and demons, Moon Laurel and Cold Silver Flower.
The techniques of the laurel and silver flower schools are indeed ineffective.

That does fit the definition of a ninth-rank god or demon.

If Lu Ran can fulfill his grand wish someday in the future, he can plant one of these beautiful flowering trees in front of and behind his house.

Putting everything else aside, the faint glow emanating from the flowers and trees alone is enough to send a chill down one's spine.

It's a good place to cool off on a hot summer day!
"Whoo~"

Lu Ran slowly flew closer. The figures of Star Demons and Silver Toads could be seen everywhere on and around the Divine Mountain. They were all third-class demons, carrying Star Officials and Moon Spirits on their bodies.

A male celebrity official, dressed in official robes, exuding an air of nobility.

A beautiful and charming woman named Yue Ling, dressed in white.

They give off a very well-matched vibe~
"What a pity," Lu Ran murmured to himself. After this battle, he would have to separate this beautiful couple.

Hmm... why do I feel even more motivated now?
The aforementioned demons and monsters were all pleasing to the eye. Even the dull-looking toad had a pale, moonlit glow on its skin and was passable.

The most out of place in this realm is the sixth-rank divine demonic horse - the Soul-Hooking Horse!

Each of these haunted horses, walking upright, was at least 8 meters tall, with long chains hanging from their front hooves, constantly swaying and rattling.

What's the difference between this and the horse-faced demon?
The mournful neighing of horses, the constantly moving chains, and the eerie burning embers made Xingyue Mountain seem eerily cold.

It really ruined the atmosphere.

Lu Ran observed for a moment and immediately understood.

Star Lord Moon Spirit is the master of the house, Flash Star Demon is the servant, Dark Toad is the pet, and Moon Laurel and Cold Silver Flower are the flowers and plants kept in the house.

The Soul-Hooking Horse is a purebred ox or horse!
They come here to do hard labor; throughout the entire sacred mountain, only the Soul-Hooking Horse clan can capture souls.

The case is solved! Cattle and horses may be an eyesore, but they are indispensable!
"Wang Ling, when will you find Qianhua Ridge?" Lu Ran thought of his horse-faced demon and flew upwards alone.

He crossed the thick sea of ​​clouds and arrived at the second heaven.

As expected, the battle here was even more intense, but Lu Ran had no intention of lingering. He flew forward cautiously and then stopped far away.

Those silvery-white petals drifting in the wind are capable of sensing.

Lu Ran glanced at the horizon, skimming over the gap in the sea of ​​clouds near the sacred mountain, and flashed to the third heaven.

He was familiar with the area, and after waiting for a while, he selected one of the eight swirling clouds.

"Shu~"

Lu Ran's figure flashed, and he disappeared into the demon cave where the Nether Toad was located.

"Qua~"

"Quack! Quack!"

The sounds coming from all directions were making Lu Ran feel irritated.

Under the pitch-black night sky stretched an endless, wet swamp, with strangely shaped trees and vines hanging down, creating an eerie atmosphere.

Yet, even in this filthy place, holy, luminous light shimmered everywhere.

It was as if the bright moon in the night sky had shattered, spilling its light across the entire demon's lair.

Without a doubt, those were all Netherworld Toads.

No matter how fantastical the scene, it couldn't withstand the incessant croaking of frogs.

This is way too noisy.
Lu Ran flew up the mountain wall and arrived at the upper level of the Demon Cave.

With the aid of his divine weapon, he slowly flew backward, and a giant stone toad came into view.

The sight of those tiny bumps on his skin sent a chill down Lu Ran's spine.

It will be ready in a little while.

After this battle, there will be no more Evil God, Toad, in this world, only the dignified and virtuous Aunt Leng Tianyue.

[Have you formulated a battle plan?] Lu Ran was mentally connected with several members of the decision-making team.

"Let's send the second squad up," Jiang Ruyi said directly.

【Huh?】Lu Ran was stunned for a moment. With the current level of the Ran Sect, could they just proceed directly according to the group assignments without having to select any more members?
Burning Gate Second Squad
Leaving aside the scout Wei Yun and the prophet Bai Yan Hui, who are not in the park, the second team's combat power is indeed fierce, huh?
Team captain Deng Yuxiang, with damage dealers Wu Xiao, Luo Ying, Gao Yunyan, and Xue Fengchen.

Support role: He Yingcai; Teleporter: Lu Yuan.

"I've already laid out the tactics, and Xuan Shuang, Sister Xian'er, and I will also be there to help. Don't worry." Jiang Ruyi's calm tone instilled great confidence in Lu Ran.

What does it mean to have confidence?
【Alright, then I'll start the countdown!】Lu Ran arrived eight hundred meters behind the Dark Toad, gazing at its rough, calloused skin.

[32 kills!]

"Whoosh!!" At Lu Ran's command, several figures darted out.

"Sizzle—" Deng Yuxiang grabbed the Luo Ying stone sculpture and the Phoenix Swallow stone sculpture (in swallow form) in each hand and darted to the left front. The Martial Emperor flew straight forward, his body engulfed in raging flames, and unleashed a sea-piercing flame directly at the giant toad perched on the stone pillar.

The Xuan Shuang guards, one in each hand, carried the lady and the mad fairy upwards.

Elder Lu conjured a phantom spider lily in his hand, encompassing the God of Colors within it.

"Croak??"

Due to its physical structure, the Toad did not turn its head directly like other evil gods, but instead turned around and let out a loud croaking sound.

The voice clearly carried a tone of doubt, and in the process of speaking, it habitually incorporated techniques.

Divine Evil Technique: The Cry of the Silver Toad!
This is a provocative technique, which is exactly what the members of the Burning Gate are seeking.

The deafening croaking of frogs echoed throughout the demon's lair, and everyone heard it!

However, despite the devastating effects of the divine evil magic, everyone remained calm and continued their attack according to plan.

The Xuan Shuang guards released a faint plum blossom fragrance, protecting the minds of Xian Mo and Feng Xian; Luo Shen had already summoned the Canglong Sea to protect the hearts of Meng Yan and Feng Yan.

Wu Xiao possesses the heart of a pear garden, He Yingcai possesses the heart of a lotus, and Lu Yuan possesses the heart of a flower shadow!

Lu Ran is even more remarkable; he has the same spirit as the soldiers!
He possessed all the ambitions that his soldiers lacked!
Everyone present was immune to mental attacks!
"Quack~~~"

With a roar, the giant toad was pushed off the stone pillar by the bombardment of the sea-piercing flames and flew north.

Suddenly, the toad's body trembled violently.

On that rough, calloused skin, energy surged, and tiny particles burst one after another, scattering bright white light in all directions.

Evil spell: Silver Toad Shaking Light!

"Whoosh!!" Almost at the same time, a terrifying tornado rose from the ground.

With her left hand holding Luo Ying and her right arm draped over Gao Yunyan, Deng Yuxiang reached forward with her right hand and cast a spell at lightning speed.

The giant toad was instantly enveloped by the tornado, and the light spots that scattered in all directions were also swept up by the tornado, preventing them from harming others.

Just now in the sculpture park, everyone pooled their wisdom and efforts to devise countermeasures for every technique that the Dark Toad might use.

Deng Yuxiang's tornado blocked most of the light spots, and the effect was quite remarkable!

A few specks of light did, however, shine towards Wu Xiao, who was very close by.

However, Emperor Wu suddenly transformed into a fallen leaf in the wind. Before the light could touch him, he was pushed backward by the divine power fluctuations, swaying lightly.

"Cuck!!"

The toads in the wind were making a tremendous racket, their calls were deafening.

Suddenly, an even larger phantom of a silver toad burst forth from the tornado, opening its massive mouth and swallowing the entire storm whole.

Extremely domineering!

The Netherworld Toad Clan's ultimate move: Toad Devours Three Thousand Realms!

This method is a rudimentary version of the Jade-Faced Serpent's ultimate move, "Immortal Python Devouring the Sky." The Silver Toad phantom can only devour enemy techniques, converting them into lunar energy to replenish itself.

The Immortal Python Devours the Heavens technique, along with people's physical bodies and even their souls, devours them completely.

The difference between a first-class demon and a third-class demon is quite significant.

"Whoosh~" At that very moment, Lu Yuan, who had been motionless, rapidly gathered the flowers in his hand.

A 3D magic circle appeared behind the Toad!

Lu Yuan and He Yingcai fell from the formation, and in an instant, a sea of ​​bright red spider lilies bloomed in the wet swamp.

All goals submerged in the sea of ​​vibrant red flowers will fall into the past.

The evil god, the Nether Toad, naturally has a past.

What it might remember, no one knows. What the members of the Burning Gate know is that the giant silver toad phantom is busy devouring flowers.

Just then, ten red threads, passing through the vibrant red spider lilies, stuck to the body of the evil god, the Toad.

As the old saying goes: Better to brave the gates of hell than to get entangled in a silken thread!
Poor little toad
With a flick of her fingertip, He Yingcai pulled the Evil God Toad away from the silver toad phantom.

The toad swallowed three thousand worlds, and then quietly shattered.

The Goddess of Colors moved with elegance and composure, her silken threads moving with her fingertips, fixing the toad high in the sky, its internal energy thrown into chaos.

"Quack!!!"

That croaking of a frog was utterly mournful.

As the toad was turned around, He Yingcai's beautiful eyes gleamed with a deep red light.

Divine Evil Technique: Thread-Pulling Eyes!
"Oh my god!" Lu Ran covered his head with his hands.

They no longer care whether they're a slacker or a cheerleader.

My impression of Senior Sister He is that she is as elegant as a lotus, but her ruthlessness is no less than that of Qian Siying!
Lu Ran also frequently uses the Pupil of Threads, but in each battle, he can only use it once, and the enemy will shake their head in pain and avert their gaze.

At this moment, He Yingcai was holding the evil god, the Nether Toad, firmly, preventing it from moving or even blinking!
The two remained locked in a staring contest!

The Dark Toad remained trapped in an illusion, in a deep red world, enduring the torment of being pierced by countless threads.

Damn it.
The Toad suffered greatly in the world of illusion.

In the real world, He Yingcai slightly raised her slender fingers, lifting the evil god toad high and presenting it to the members of the Burning Gate.

The Goddess of Fortune, still with her charming smile and elegant demeanor, said softly:
"Gentlemen, please."

Deng Yuxiang brandished the Night-Slaying Blade, Wu Xiao gripped the Mad Dragon Halberd, Gao Yunyan picked up the Yellow Sand Axe, and Luo Ying drew the Golden Law Bow.

Seeing the evil god at her mercy, Si Xianxian's eyes blazed with excitement, and she swung her Mad Hammer.
This is a being at the level of gods and demons. Using a divine weapon to kill such a being could potentially help the weapon reach an even higher level!

Lu Ran watched this scene from afar, and he felt completely distraught.

So, who exactly is the villain?
Poor Mr. Conglong, cough! Poor Toad, how are you going to live?

I'd like some monthly votes.

(End of this chapter)