Battle Through the Heavens: The Holy Sun Immortal Venerable

Chapter 129 Zi Yan: Big Brother, Zi Yan misses you so much!

Lin Ran stood with his hands behind his back, watching calmly from below the stage.

Following the referee's instructions, Hu Jia and Wu Hao on the stage officially began their match.

Seemingly to make Lin Ran see his strength clearly, Hu Jia launched an attack on Wu Hao as soon as he stepped onto the stage. He held a long whip and shot it straight at Wu Hao. With the amplification of his battle qi, the whip in his hand immediately tore through the air and made a hissing sound.

Faced with Hu Jia's attack, Wu Hao remained motionless. However, just as the attack was about to block his body, his body suddenly swayed, and then his figure mysteriously disappeared.

Having missed her target, Hu Jia's pupils constricted slightly. Without the slightest hesitation, she swung her long whip behind her.

"Snapped!"

As the long whip lashed down, a blood-red heavy sword appeared out of thin air, easily blocking it. The heavy sword was quite large, with a blade three inches wide, perfectly blocking Hu Jia's whip attack.

Lin Ran shook his head at the sight of the collision.

"Since she chose the whip as a weapon, she should take advantage of its flexibility and wide attack range. What is she doing now? Charging straight in for close combat?"

"A short-tempered personality, low self-esteem, and poor situational awareness... Dean Hu, is this really your granddaughter?"

"this……"

Faced with Lin Ran's blunt evaluation, Hu Qian's expression was also very unpleasant. He usually thought that his granddaughter was quite talented, but her personality was a bit strange, as she preferred women to men.

But after being praised like this by Lin Ran today, Hu Qian suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

But soon, as Hu Jia and Wu Hao's battle continued, Hu Qian quickly realized that Lin Ran's words were completely accurate. Although the two seemed to have similar strength and fighting spirit cultivation on the surface, the difference in their combat skills was like heaven and earth.

In less than two rounds, Wu Hao's blood sword was already at Hu Jia's jade neck.

"Clearly, this kid is capable of wielding this weapon and possessing this level of speed. He's quite strong and fast, and he's been through a lot of life-or-death battles."

"A long whip is hardly a good weapon against an enemy like him, and coupled with his close-quarters combat style, defeat is inevitable."

Lin Ran shook his head and said calmly, "When you get back, have your granddaughter change her fighting style, or maybe get her a new weapon. Putting aside everything else, that would increase her combat power by at least 30%."

"That's easier said than done," Hu Qian said with a wry smile, shaking his head.

Cultivation itself is not difficult; changing a person's habits is the most difficult thing.

Such changes in combat habits and fighting style require not only strong adaptability and learning ability, but also sufficient self-discipline. Only in this way can they be achieved.

As Hu Jia was defeated on the field, the little vixen also showed a disappointed look, biting her red lips and casting her gaze toward the direction where Lin Ran and Hu Qian were.

"Then there's nothing I can do. When we can change all of these things, I might let her come to my Holy Rain Sect to give it a try."

Lin Ran shook his head and said calmly.

Hu Qian's expression shifted, and in the end, he could only let out a sigh, full of helplessness.

It's simply that the other family didn't like you!

The battle on the arena continued, but Lin Ran had no intention of watching any longer. Just as Hu Qian had said, this kind of battle was no different from playing house for Lin Ran at the moment.

Led by Hu Qian, Lin Ran also left the noisy square.

Before long, the two arrived at Hu Qian's office. Hu Qian respectfully poured Lin Ran a cup of tea. As Lin Ran savored the tea, two figures hurriedly entered the room.

It was none other than the two elders, Qianbai!

"It's been a long time since I've seen Sect Leader Lin. In just a few days, I've sensed that your aura has become even more profound and powerful," Elder Bai remarked.

"The same goes for you two. In my opinion, it won't be long before you two will be able to reach the threshold of Dou Zun."

Lin Ran smiled faintly.

Upon hearing this, the two elders exchanged a glance and both wore wry smiles.

The threshold of Dou Zun is not so easy to cross. If it were that simple, would they have been trapped at the peak of Dou Zong for so long?

"Sect Master Lin, you must be teasing us two old folks. With our aptitude, we'll probably never reach the Dou Zun level in this lifetime." Elder Qian shook his head helplessly, then looked at Lin Ran with curiosity: "I heard from young Hu that you plan to leave behind some legacy in the library?"

"It's not really a matter of inheritance, but now that I'm a guest elder of the academy, I should do something for these youngsters."

Lin Ran smiled faintly: "I happen to have some cultivation techniques, combat skills, and rare and precious materials in my inventory. I might as well keep some. If I happen to meet one or two little guys who are destined to meet me, I'll lend a hand if I can, right?"

"After all, we all understand that cultivation requires a bit of opportunity, a bit of fate, and a little guidance, isn't it?"

"Sect Leader Lin is truly righteous!" The two elders exchanged another glance and exclaimed in admiration.

"I just got caught in the rain, so I thought I'd bring an umbrella."

Lin Ran waved his hand dismissively, indicating that it was nothing to mention. However, it was precisely this expression and action that greatly enhanced Lin Ran's image in the eyes of Qianbai Erlao and Hu Qian.

Look, that's what magnanimity and vision are!

Perhaps this is why Lin Ran was able to become a Dou Zun powerhouse at such a young age!

"Please come with us."

Qian Lao sighed softly, his palm moved slightly, and accompanied by a deep rumbling sound, a dark passage appeared in front of Lin Ran.

After speaking softly to Lin Ran, the two elders Qianbai stepped into the passage, and Hu Qian followed without hesitation. Lin Ran also stepped into the passage without hesitation.

The passage was dimly lit, with large luminous pearls embedded in the walls, their faint glow casting a hazy light over the passage. However, light was nothing to powerful individuals of their caliber.

Before long, the group passed through the passage and appeared in front of an ancient and imposing pavilion.

Library!

The library looks very old-fashioned, and even the three characters for "library" have been eroded by time and are somewhat blurred.

However, these were not the key factors. What truly attracted Lin Ran was the spatial energy permeating the area surrounding the library.

The spatial energy layered upon layer, forming a seamless spatial barrier that enveloped the entire library. Its seal was so tight that it was almost as effective as the seal used to seal the Fallen Heart Flame in the inner courtyard.

"What an exquisite spatial lock! The person who set up this spatial lock must be at least a mid-level Dou Zun expert!" Lin Ran exclaimed.

"Sect Leader Lin is joking. This spatial lock may be an impenetrable barrier for others, but it should be of no use to you."

Qian Lao sighed softly and smiled bitterly.

The spatial lock on this library was left by a senior academy member with the strength of a Dou Zun several hundred years ago. If it hadn't been opened by his and Elder Bai's special methods, even a peak Dou Zong expert whose strength was no weaker than theirs wouldn't have been able to get through.

However, this only applies to those at the Dou Zong level.

Faced with a Dou Zun-level existence like Lin Ran, this spatial lock is obviously nothing to worry about. If Lin Ran wanted to, entering this spatial lock would probably be as easy as going home.

This is why the two elders had no doubts or objections when they learned that Lin Ran wanted to leave something in the library.

After all, this place was completely undefended for Lin Ran. If they really wanted to make a move, they could simply take everything out of the place. Why waste time with them here?

The two elders emerged from their sleeves with two withered hands, and then slowly formed hand seals, one finger at a time. As they formed the seals, Lin Ran and the others could clearly feel two extremely powerful and invisible waves emanating from their palms like waves.

The invisible fluctuations gradually spread, finally coming into contact with the spatial folds. Upon contact, the space in front of Lin Ran became like a mirror made of water, constantly rippling. After a moment, the ripples stopped, and a door-shaped structure was slowly torn open by an invisible hand.

"That's interesting."

Lin Ran looked surprised. This spatial locking technique was quite ingenious and gave him a lot of inspiration. He could apply it to the various outposts of the Holy Rain Sect.

"Sect Leader Lin, please."

The four stepped through the spatial barrier, and their vision suddenly became much brighter than before. Clearly, they had now truly entered the library.

The two elders formed hand seals again, and a ray of light poured down from the top of the pavilion. As the light appeared, clusters of light suddenly emerged from the surrounding walls and hovered around the pillar of light.

That appearance was like branches laden with abundant fruit.

"Sect Master Lin only needs to integrate whatever he wishes to leave behind into this core, whether it be cultivation techniques, fighting skills, or rare and precious materials," Elder Qian said with a smile. "On behalf of the youngsters in the academy, I would like to thank Sect Master Lin in advance."

"Haha, it's my duty, no need for thanks!"

Lin Ran waved his hand, and a dozen or so items appeared in his palm, including scrolls, medicinal herbs, and pills.

The dazzling array of items not only widened Hu Qian's eyes in shock, but also greatly surprised the two elders, Qian Bai and his wife.

"Could this be a sixth-grade pill, the Spirit-Fighting Pill? They even have a Spirit-Melting Pill?!"

"A low-level Earth-rank combat skill, a low-level Earth-rank cultivation technique... the Six Harmonies Swimming Ruler... This is actually a mid-level Earth-rank combat skill?!... Sect Master Lin is truly generous!!"

Amidst the shocked gazes of the three, Lin Ran stuffed all the cultivation techniques, combat skills, and pills into the pillar of light.

The beam of light suddenly burst forth with a strange energy, enveloping everything and forming a thin film on its surface.

After being enveloped by this energy, those cultivation techniques and battle qi were like inflated balloons, flying haphazardly in the sky, or like mischievous sprites, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Seeing this, Lin Ran clapped his hands and laughed, "Let's stop here for now. I'll add more next time I come."

Is there anything else you'd like to add?

The two elders and Hu Qian exchanged a glance, their faces full of emotion, and they became even more curious about the strength of Lin Ran's foundation.

He can casually take out sixth-grade pills and earth-rank fighting techniques, and they're not even low-rank, but mid-rank. With such generosity, the words "wealthy and powerful" are probably not enough to describe Lin Ran!

"Sect Leader Lin is truly magnanimous and possesses a grand vision. On behalf of the students of the academy, I once again thank Sect Leader Lin!"

The two elders spoke again, and Hu Qian bowed deeply to Lin Ran to show his respect.

"It's my duty, it's my duty. There's no need for this. There's no need for this."

Lin Ran waved with a smile: "Alright, I've given you everything, so I won't stay in the outer courtyard any longer. I have some things to take care of in the inner courtyard, so I'll take my leave now."

"Sect Leader Lin, you've worked hard!"

"Is there something else in the inner courtyard that requires Sect Leader Lin's attention? Could it be that Su Qian has done something wrong? Don't worry, Sect Leader Lin, I'll go and give that kid a good scolding right away!"

The elders spoke up one after another, their enthusiasm leaving Lin Ran somewhat helpless. Their demeanor was exactly the same as that of the people in charge who accepted donations in his previous life.

It makes sense. Who wouldn't be happy when such a huge windfall falls from the sky out of nowhere?

But is this really a pie?

Lin Ran greeted Qianbai and the other elders with a smile, then tore through space and headed towards the inner courtyard.

Only the top five students from the outer academy in the annual selection competition are eligible to enter this library. They are practically the pillars of Canaan Academy, the elite of the elite.

The things Lin Ran left behind, while of considerable value, amounted to nothing compared to those little guys with boundless potential.

Indeed, Lin Ran had already subtly tampered with those things. Once someone took them, they would be subtly influenced.

Among these items, there was one that Lin Ran had set up as a special surprise.

It's just waiting for the right person to open it...

With a swift spatial traversal, Lin Ran returned to the inner courtyard from the outer courtyard in the blink of an eye.

Using the location information provided by the Sacred Jade Token, Lin Ran easily located Xiao Ziyan.

Gentle sunlight streamed through the window and fell on Wu Ziyan.

The little girl was curled up like a kitten, hugging a medicinal herb that exuded a strong medicinal fragrance, and fast asleep.

The medicinal herb bore several teeth marks and was stained with saliva, telling the story of how it had been cruelly harmed by someone.

"Stop sleeping! Your medicinal herbs are going to be stolen and eaten!"

Lin Ran leaned down slightly and suddenly spoke into Zi Yan's ear.

"Ah! My medicinal herbs! Who dares to steal my medicinal herbs!"

Startled awake, Zi Yan instinctively clutched the medicinal herbs in her arms, her face wary as if she were a thief. With sleepy eyes, she turned her head rapidly.

Because Lin Ran's pills had already been eaten by her gluttonous self, she couldn't resist the temptation and went to the pharmacy to steal a bunch of medicinal herbs.

Unfortunately, she was caught red-handed by the elder in charge of the pharmacy and was immediately ordered not to enter the pharmacy for a week.

Now, Xiao Ziyan's stock is running low, and she doesn't want to go out to dig. If anyone tries to take her medicinal herbs, she will definitely fight them to the death!

Half-asleep, Xiao Ziyan stared into her drowsy eyes, searching for the villain who might try to steal her medicinal herbs, when she happened to make eye contact with Lin Ran.

Their eyes met, and Xiao Ziyan was slightly stunned, as if she couldn't believe her eyes. She first rubbed her sleepy eyes, and then let out a surprised exclamation.

"Big brother! You're back!"

"Ziyan misses you so much, big brother!"

Amid Zi Yan's joyful exclamation, the little guy casually tossed aside the previously precious medicinal herbs, then hugged Lin Ran tightly, his bright eyes blinking as he stared at the storage ring on Lin Ran's hand.

Lin Ran couldn't help but chuckle at their pitiful, longing look.

This isn't about missing him; it's purely about missing the pills in his storage ring!

(End of this chapter)