The Old Gods

Chapter 960 Relieving Worries
Bringing the soldiers' families to Holy Spirit Mountain is certainly a prudent move.

After Lu Ran laid his cards on the table with the God and Demon faction, no one could be sure what those bastards would do.

That being said, there are more than three thousand disciples in the Ran Sect, and it's impossible for Lu Ran to bring the families of every single one of them to Holy Spirit Mountain. Fortunately, he doesn't need to do that.

After all, the only force that will truly be exposed to the gods and demons is the high-level combat power of the Burning Gate.

Those disciples of the Burning Gate who hide in the ends of the earth will not come into the sight of the gods and demons.

After several discussions with everyone, Lu Ran finally decided on Yunhai Cliff as the place where the family members would settle.

Why not the safer Tianya Haijiao (End of the Earth)?

Because he spent too much time in jail.

Being on a secluded island is painful enough.

The ends of the earth are often shrouded in thick fog, and the soldiers advance in a continuous stream.

For believers, this is certainly an excellent place for spiritual practice, but for ordinary people, it means living in a fog all day long, where they can't see their own hand in front of their face.
It will drive people crazy!
Therefore, the scenic and equally secluded Yunhai Cliff became the settlement for the families.

Since the soldiers' weakness lies here, there must be sufficient defensive forces.

Lu Ran naturally dispatched a large number of troops to guard the area, with all kinds of functional squads available, and even specially assigned the God-Seeking General to be stationed here.

Xun Yifei's strength is no joke!
Now, he has devoured the souls of Yan Qing and the merman, and is a powerful god with a complete divine position!

Xun Yifei accepted Lu Ran's orders and expectations without hesitation and even signed a pledge.

Anyone who wants to lay a finger on his family members must first step over his corpse!
Therefore, Lu Ran sank the stone statue of Xun Yifei into the Mo Hai Bay below the Cloud Sea Cliff, and also created a flesh and blood body for Xun Shenjiang to guard the cliff and command the various guard forces.

Over the course of two or three days, Lu Ran witnessed a series of touching yet heartbreaking scenes.

The most touching moment is when family members are reunited after a long separation.

An expression of disbelief, the joy of finding what was lost, red-rimmed eyes, and unstoppable tears.

Lu Ran was deeply moved by what he saw.

He met Xun Luo and his wife's two children. After so long, the two little ones returned to Yunhai Cliff and nestled in their father's arms.

She was crying and yelling for her mother.

The child's innocent words evoked both laughter and sadness in the listener.

He met Hua Qingying's family, including a girl who looked similar to her, who was probably the younger sister that Hua Tianjiang had been thinking about for a long time.

Unexpectedly, before Hua Qingying ascended the altar to worship her younger sister, she took her sister to her side and protected her under her wings.

Lu Ran also met Lu Yuan's wife, Grandma Wen Lanxin, and saw the two white-haired old women who had not seen each other for decades. They were speechless and choked with tears.

However, they did not see the daughter named "Lu Yancun" who was in the army.

He met Deng Yuxiang and Deng Yutang's parents, and he also met Deng Lingyi, who was just learning to speak.

These scenes are truly beautiful.

But amidst the感动 (moved/touched), there was even more bitterness.

Because the vast majority of soldiers dared not approach their families.

The overwhelming power and terrifying pressure of the Burning Gate warriors left no room for ordinary people and weak believers to survive.

The rigid hierarchical system brought about by gods and demons is incredibly cruel.

It was also utterly naked!
It's about giving you the most direct feeling, making you realize your own insignificance, destroying your will, trampling on your dignity, and making you obediently kneel down and submit to the strong.

Ultimately, the goal is to inspire all living beings to be devout, respectful, and worshipful towards the gods.

Under this system, it is really difficult for the soldiers of the Burning Gate to get close to their relatives.

Chang Ying, who had reached the peak of the Sea Realm, could only stand outside the door and talk to her parents; Tian Tian, ​​who was at the fourth level of the Sea Realm, was not much better off.

In the entire Cloud Sea Cliff, only the love for children shown by those searching for their fathers can challenge the supreme authority of the divine and demonic system.

Most other people are simply bound by the system.

Even though many people can create physical bodies and lower their cultivation level to the Mist Realm or Stream Realm, the powerful soul carried by the flesh and blood body is real and tangible.

Deng Yuxiang's Buddhist artifact, the Smoky Blue Gauze, has become a hot commodity.

It's even more disheartening to have to wait in a long line for just a few minutes of interaction.
"Meow~"

A peculiar sound came from inside Yunhai Residence.

The bedroom was empty except for an adorable tabby cat, suspended in mid-air.

悬？
Yes, it's hanging in the balance.

There was an invisible person holding the little tabby cat high in the air.

"Meow~ Meow!" The little tabby cat stretched out a paw, trying to stop the invisible man from getting closer.

Unfortunately, it was too weak.

The invisible man's face could only be forcibly pressed against the fluffy little head, affectionately snuggling and rubbing against it.

"It's me, don't resist." Lu Ran murmured softly, burying his face in the tabby cat's back and taking another deep breath.

Interestingly, the last time Lu Ran returned to Yunhai Cliff, he hesitated at his doorstep, his hand resting on the wooden door, but ultimately he didn't push it open.

It's a pity that everything is gone forever.

Today, Yunhai Cliff has been rebuilt due to the influx of families, transforming it from a dilapidated area into a thriving place.

Lu Ran also stepped into the house that he hadn't entered last time.

He even pets the cat in his bedroom.
"Eek~ Eek~~~"

The little tabby cat whimpered and struggled weakly.

It's quite a feeling of wanting to cry but having no tears.

"The mighty Heavenly Realm, bullying a little kitten?" A soft voice came from afar.

Lu Ran turned his head and saw Jiang Xianzi standing by the door, her cold and beautiful face still carrying a hint of sadness.

She stood respectfully by the door, seemingly worried that the little tabby cat might get angry. "Have you met your uncle and aunt?"

"Yes, let's send the little tabby back to them," Jiang Ruyi said softly.

“Okay.” Lu Ran’s figure flashed and he arrived in the backyard.

The west wing used to be Xiao Yuanxi's residence, and now the Jiang family has temporarily moved in.

"Knock knock knock~" Lu Ran gently knocked on the door while holding the restless little tabby cat in one arm.

"They're here." A middle-aged man's voice came from inside the house.

The door opened to the left and right. A tall, slightly overweight, and bespectacled, refined-looking man opened the door.

It was Jiang Ruyi's father, Jiang Zheng.

He spotted the little tabby cat hanging in mid-air at a glance.

Although this scene was peculiar, Jiang Zheng did not panic.

Because I had already panicked before.
When the Jiang couple were first brought here from Luoxian Mountain, Lu Ran greeted them discreetly.

It really startled the couple!
"Uncle Jiang, Ruyi asked me to bring the tabby cat over." Lu Ran's voice was gentle.

"Okay." Jiang Zheng reached out and took the kitten, looking at the empty space in front of him, he hesitated to speak.

"Uncle Jiang, is there anything you need? Please let me know." Lu Ran naturally noticed.

Jiang Zheng came out, put the tabby cat inside, and closed the door: "Ruyi said that you are going to the battlefield again tomorrow."

“Yes, Uncle Jiang, there are some tasks that must be completed.” Lu Ran tried to make his voice gentler. “Don’t worry, I will do my best to protect Ruyi.”

Jiang Zheng remained silent for a long time, and just as he was about to speak, the wooden door behind him opened again.

A middle-aged woman with reddened eyes came out: "You don't understand children's affairs, why are you meddling?"

As Zhuang Jingyi spoke, she pulled her husband back into the house, looking at the empty doorway: "Xiao Lu, go ahead and do your work, don't worry about us."

"Don't worry, Uncle and Aunt, I won't let anything happen to Ruyi," Lu Ran said softly, then disappeared.

Inside the bedroom, Jiang Ruyi sensed a faint fluctuation of divine power and casually asked, "Why did you take so long?"

"I chatted with my uncle and aunt for a bit."

"What did you say?"

"It's nothing, I just told them I would take good care of you."

Jiang Ruyi suddenly said, "Only take care of me?"

"Huh?" Lu Ran was a little confused.

Jiang Ruyi turned her head slightly, glancing at someone out of the corner of her eye, with a half-smile.

Lu Ran was stunned just now, but now his scalp tingled.

She really is a jealous little devil!

But to be honest, that phoenix and dragon love pact truly bound him and Yan Zhi together tightly.
Jiang Ruyi gave a soft hum and turned to look out the window: "Go and bring all the afterimages of the soldiers back into the sculpture park."

Lu Ran hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "Ruyi is so nice! She's so gentle and considerate, and she even glanced at me out of the corner of her eye, as if afraid I'd be frightened."

"Go away!" Jiang Ruyi spat lightly, turned her head and gave him a solid glare.

"Uh." Lu Ran couldn't help but shudder, and immediately became honest. "It's still early, isn't it? Let the soldiers spend more time with their families."

Besides, we can't accurately predict whether Feng Raoshi will advance to the Divine Realm tomorrow.

Jiang Ruyi said, "Whether we can or not, we must treat tomorrow as the day we set off. The battle between Ranmen and Beifeng Shenshan cannot be lost. We should bring the soldiers back as soon as possible and calm their minds."

Lu Ran: "."

What a cold and heartless woman.

Jiang Ruyi's voice returned to its usual cool tone: "After you bring them back, you should get some rest. You've been fighting for so long, you deserve a good night's sleep."

"Oh." Lu Ran pouted. "Then don't go back to the sculpture park. I want to sleep with you in my arms, so I can feel safe."

"Safe and sound?" Jiang Ruyi was both amused and annoyed.

Normally, he doesn't even dare to look at himself!
Now he's spouting nonsense, and he's forcing himself to hug himself to sleep, it's really...
Is this how you try to coax people?

Lu Ran was indeed determined to face the challenge head-on: "I'll borrow the veil of smoke and gauze in a bit and then blindfold you again."

As he spoke, Lu Ran couldn't help but mutter, "I want to hold you and sleep, but there are still quite a few procedures to go through."

Without giving her a chance to refuse, Lu Ran slipped away.

Jiang Ruyi gazed quietly out the window for a long time before a reproachful smile appeared on her face.

bad guy.

Lu Ran respectfully followed his wife's instructions, summoning all the soldiers into the garden and sending Deng Yutang and others, who urgently needed to cultivate and advance, back to the ends of the earth.

When he picked up a wisp of smoky blue gauze and returned to his bedroom in Yunhai Residence, he found that Fairy Jiang was still standing by the window.

As she slightly raised her hand, Yan Qingsha obediently floated over.

Jiang Ruyi did not mix the smoky blue gauze into her long hair; instead, she folded the gauze into a long strip and used it to blindfold herself.

"Go back to Tianya Residence. The divine power there is abundant, making it more suitable for your recuperation."

“Okay.” Lu Ran summoned the bronze mirror and led her from the bedroom of Yunhai Residence to the bedroom of Tianya Residence.

Looking at that tall and graceful figure, Lu Ran reached out and pulled the Evil God into his arms.

Her power and aura were greatly restricted, and her intimidating eyes were covered, which emboldened someone to cause trouble.

Looking at those luscious lips, Lu Ran mustered up his courage and pressed his lips against hers.

"Hmm," Jiang Ruyi turned her head slightly, somewhat embarrassed and annoyed, "I told you to rest."

"Mmm." Lu Ran obediently agreed, picked up his evil goddess girlfriend around the waist, and carried her to the bed.

(End of this chapter)