Versatile Mage: Lord of the Styx, but Lord of the Living

Chapter 285 Speeding Through the Mountain Path: You Know Nothing About My Strength!
"That's Lu Ran from Kyushu? He actually wants to challenge the Divine Mountain?"

"He's crazy!"

"First he withdrew from the World University Competition, then he stormed the Parthenon. He really is a madman!"

Looking at the man on the mountain path, all the knights felt crazy!

For many years, no one has dared to venture into Xinghe Mountain Path.
"Unbelievable!"

Lord Hailong of the Knights Hall walked over slowly, sneering, "Do you think the Star River Mountain Path is some small-time event like the World University Competition? And you! Can you lump the two together? Aren't you afraid of tarnishing Parthenon's reputation?"

The knights stammered, none daring to contradict the high-ranking Hailong.

The Star River Mountain Path can suppress cultivation level. Even though Lu Ran is the youngest super-level mage, he is just a mantis trying to stop a chariot!

The knights, including Hailong, looked down at him with mocking eyes, but that mockery only lasted for a few seconds!
"what's the situation?"

"Where did the Greek bronze beasts and gargoyles disappear to?"

"Only one move?"

Hailong frowned, incredulous: "His cultivation was clearly suppressed. Even super-level magic shouldn't be able to easily kill the guards at the first and second levels!"

The third challenge: Bora the vampire!
A vampire who has lived for a thousand years is far stronger than the guards of the previous two checkpoints combined!

Bora's statue slowly shattered, and a pale-faced man in a trench coat stood in front of Lu Ran.

"Being able to pass the first two rounds proves your abilities are quite good, but..."

"Noisy!"

Lu Ran glanced at Bora, and in an instant, a powerful spatial pressure pressed down on Bora's shoulders, pinning the proud vampire to the ground and creating a human-shaped crater.

Lu Ran continued walking upwards with a calm expression.

"how is this possible?"

A casual strike was enough to rival super-level magic?
No, it was just a look!
The Star River Mountain Path can suppress magical cultivation, but it cannot suppress Lu Ran's status and spiritual power!

With his current eighth-level spiritual power, coupled with his spatial abilities, he could suppress a mere vampire with just a glance!
With just one glance, this vampire, who had lived for thousands of years, lost his will to fight.

"You're very strong; even the guards at the fourth level shouldn't be a match for you."

Lu Ran, who was climbing upwards, heard Bora's last words.

He doesn't have demon blood and can't make Bora submit, so crushing him isn't a difficult task for Lu Ran.

As for the Titan in the fourth level, Lu Ran didn't take it seriously either.

He ventured into the Star River Mountain Path merely to go through the motions and gain a chance to see Xin Xia and prove her innocence!

If she had brought the black dragon with her from the beginning, wouldn't that make others think that Xin Xia's innocence was obtained through coercion and enticement?
Otherwise, Lu Ran could have easily launched a dragon attack and directly overthrown Parthenon!

As the old saying goes, "Give me a sweet date first, then give me a beating."

If the people of Parthenon remain stubborn and conservative after Xinxia's innocence is cleared, Lu Ran would not mind completely overturning this ancient temple!

In the fourth level, a colossal statue a hundred meters tall stomped down on Lu Ran—the Silver Moon Titan!

Looking down from above, Hailong could no longer remain calm!
Now, he was eager to know how Lu Ran would deal with the Silver Moon Titan under the condition of suppressed cultivation!

You should know that Silvermoon Titan is far stronger than Bora!

However, Lu Ran remained calm and composed, as if nothing could affect his emotions!

But Hailong knew that Lu Ran had definitely come for Ye Xinxia! "Boom!!!"

A loud bang came from the mountain path of the fourth level, and smoke and dust filled the air!

The enormous Titan crashed onto the edge of the mountain road with a deafening roar, creating a crater!
The knights were completely dumbfounded, and even Hailong was no less stunned.

One move to instantly kill the Silvermoon Titan?

Was his cultivation level truly suppressed by the Star River Mountain Path?

Even without suppression, how could a newly ascended super-rank mage like you possibly have the power to instantly kill the Silvermoon Titan!

Did you unleash a super-powerful spell?
This is so un-magical!
In the brief moment of distraction, Lu Ran had already crossed the Star River Mountain Path. He glanced at the group of knights and arrived in front of Hailong.

“I came to Parthenon to clear Xinxia’s name!” Lu Ran said coldly.

Hailong was completely dumbfounded. How could he clear Xinxia's name?
Isn't this a direct mockery of Parthenon's inaction?

"Having traversed the Star River Mountain Path, you certainly have the right to see Ye Xinxia one last time, but that doesn't mean you can spout nonsense in Parthenon!"

The last one?
Lu Ran carefully considered the word, then let out a cold laugh:
"Whether it's the last time or not, it's not up to you Parthenon to decide, nor is it up to the Holy Tribunal!"

Hailong's face darkened instantly.

Lu Ran is truly audacious; to say such things in front of him is tantamount to provoking Parthenon!

Even if you are the youngest super-ranked mage, you are not qualified to provoke Parthenon!
Hailong took a deep breath and decided to follow the procedures.

"I can take you to see Ye Xinxia, ​​but you have to be responsible for your words. If you can't produce convincing evidence, I'll let you know the power of Parthenon!"

Hailong snorted softly, then turned and obediently led the way.

Lu Ran narrowed his eyes. He wasn't angry at all. On the contrary, he felt that Hailong was bound by Parthenon's rules and regulations and could be subdued!

Outside the Temple of the Holy Maiden.

Hailong ordered the guards to open the door, watched Lu Ran enter, and finally warned:

"Once you enter Parthenon, with the temple's powerful restrictions, even a top-tier mage cannot escape. So, put away those impossible thoughts."

Lu Ran's expression remained calm.

Does this mean you think I'll take Ye Xinxia running?
If you want to run, it's a piece of cake!
Possessing the divine eye of time and space, the battle prowess of an emperor, and the authority of the Styx River, you know nothing of the power I possess!
Lu Ran had no intention of running away. Xin Xia possessed the soul of the Parthenon, and Lu Ran would not only not take her away, but he also had to settle things at the Parthenon Temple!
At the far end of the Saintess Temple, Ye Xinxia was locked to a pillar, looking utterly miserable.

"Xinxia, ​​I'm sorry you had to suffer like this. This is the last time!" Lu Ran sighed.

Feeling Lu Ran's embrace, Ye Xinxia slowly opened her tightly closed eyes, and her dull pupils gradually regained their luster:

"Brother Lu Ran?"

Ye Xinxia, ​​tears streaming down her face, said, "Brother Lu Ran, I might really be Sa Lang."

Ye Xinxia herself was confused, because her blood had indeed illuminated the bishop's bloodstone, and the judge of the Holy Tribunal had identified her as Salang.
This made her suspect that she had another soul, and that soul was Salam!

"Xinxia, ​​don't doubt yourself. I've come here to clear your name!"

Two thin black water dragons emerged from Lu Ran's palm, instantly devouring the chains imprinted with a strong restriction.

Princess Lu Ran picked up Ye Xinxia and slowly led her out of the Holy Maiden's Palace!

In Lu Ran's opinion, Salang was truly a madwoman. She was capable of anything to avenge Wen Tai, and she even went so far as to use her own daughter!
(End of this chapter)