In the living room, Lu Ran was holding a tabby cat and sitting on the sofa.

In the corner, Si Xianxian pouted, repeatedly scooping the cat litter.

"Where are we going?" Lu Ran rubbed the tabby cat's fuzzy head, "Evil Dog Village?"

"Are we going to kill dogs again?" Si Xianxian was a bit resistant.

"Then where do you want to go?"

"Chang'an? Mount Song?" Si Xianxian clearly had plans, enthusiastic, "Or should we head south to see Guangfu City?"

Lu Ran sensed something off.

Was this girl really intending to slay Evil Demons, or did she just want to travel?

Si Xianxian mentioned three places, all abodes of First-class Gods.

These areas were densely populated and relatively prosperous cities, heavily influenced by the presence of gods and featured the distinctive traits of the Divine Sect.

There were only four First-class Gods in the rankings of Da Xia's deities.

Lu Ran wondered, "Why did you leave out Beijing? That's the closest; we could get there in an hour."

"I've been there, it's boring!" Si Xianxian complained, "All the Sword One Sect's believers have such stiff faces, like I owe them millions.

They look down on everyone from the nostrils, arrogance for who knows what reason.

Seeing one makes me want to slap one..."

Lu Ran found her courage admirable: "In the territory of Lord Jian Yi, slapping a follower of Sword One Sect, you really are tired of living."

"Gods are high above, why would they lower themselves to deal with petty matters of Human Clan believers?" Si Xianxian said nonchalantly, "What about Hushang?"

Hushang City was the location of Second-class God·East Thunder Spear.

It was even more bustling and radiant.

Lu Ran finally understood, this girl was under strict parental control at home and couldn't go anywhere.

Now that she was with him, she finally could let loose and wanted to see the bustling world.

"Huh?" Si Xianxian paused her movement and turned to look at Lu Ran.

Lu Ran: "So, where do you want to go now?"

Si Xianxian's eyes brightened: "How about we go northeast?"

"Why are you back to that again?" Lu Ran was surprised; this didn't quite match Si Xianxian's desire to "see the world."

"No, let's go further north, to Ice City!"

"To meet Lord Beifeng?"

"Yes, aren't you a swordsman?" Si Xianxian nodded vigorously, "It would be good to train there.

Plus you're at Stream Realm Fifth Rank, maybe you'll find some inspiration there?"

Lu Ran smiled, "It's rare for you to think about me."

Si Xianxian looked displeased: "What nonsense are you spouting! Haven't I been nice to you all this time?

I even went to jail for you, and you've already forgotten?"

Lu Ran: "..."

"Ungrateful." Si Xianxian turned away and scooped the cat litter heavily.

"Then let's go to Ice City, I'll book the tickets." Lu Ran got up and headed to the small bedroom.

Watching Lu Ran's retreating back, Si Xianxian suddenly blurted out, "This season, there seems to be an ice sculpture exhibition over there.

Isn't there also a Snow and Ice World?"

In this special era, the spiritual needs of the people were infinitely magnified.

And in this regard, the actions of Da Xia were absolutely impeccable.

No matter the number of people, the investment, or the return, the necessary projects would definitely exist.

Everything was naturally to ensure people could continue living well.

Lu Ran could even imagine, during the recent Fifteenth Night of winter, the Moon Gazers and the Evil Demon Clan battling it out in the Snow and Ice World.

Ice and snow slides, snowflake Ferris wheels, magnificent ice castles...

Battling in such an environment must be magical, right?

"Are you really going out to slay Evil Demons, or are you just after a vacation?" Lu Ran came back holding his phone.

"Half and half," Si Xianxian changed the cat litter, "Ever since I was little, I've been watched by my family, and as a believer, monitored even stricter."

Her voice grew fainter, "I haven't been to any fun places."

Lu Ran was silent for a moment, then said, "Today is the twenty-third of the lunar month, Demon Cave closes on the tenth, we don't have time for tourism."

"Oh." Si Xianxian said softly, "Just meeting in Beifeng City is fine too."

Lu Ran, seeing the girl's disappointed look, could not bear it:

"Wait until my girlfriend comes back, both of us can accompany you."

Si Xianxian was stunned for a moment, her eyes widening at Lu Ran: "Are you afraid she'll misunderstand, that's why you won't go with me?"

Believers of Fierce Heavenly are like explosive barrels, and at that moment, Si Xianxian exploded: "Lu Ran!

You tell her, I am a non-marriage believer, tell her to be completely at ease!

In this lifetime, no one is going to touch me!"

Lu Ran: "..."

Could it be possible that nobody dares to touch you?

Si Xianxian was visibly furious with Lu Ran: "Open the mic! Speak!"

Lu Ran was numb.

He explained: "That's not what I meant, it's my first time going to that kind of amusement park, of course, I want to go with her.

You could be our third wheel, and we would show you around."

Si Xianxian pointed a finger at Lu Ran, visibly upset: "You... Huh? I just realized, you have a girlfriend?"

Lu Ran scratched his head, saying, "More precisely, it's a one-sided affection."

"Oh?" Si Xianxian's anger momentarily subsided, and she asked curiously, "What rank of god is her believer?"

Such a question truly stumped Lu Ran.

Si Xianxian could ask many things, yet she asked this.

Lu Ran responded truthfully: "Jade Talisman Believer."

"A Third-class God, huh." Si Xianxian nodded thoughtfully, "Good luck to you."

Lu Ran's expression was a bit weird.

The words were indeed nice.

But something felt slightly off?

...

From Rain Alley City to Ice City, taking the high-speed train required 5 hours.

When the two arrived at this northern Ice City by nightfall,

just as the snow began to fall lightly, Lu Ran looked at the brightly lit Ice City under the night sky, feeling its immense beauty and prosperity.

It's true, comparing oneself to others will drive you to despair, as will comparing goods.

Lu Ran discovered a law:

No matter which direction you travel from Rain Alley City, it seems you're always a bit closer to heaven...

The two enjoyed a meal of local specialties until their stomachs were nearly bursting.

Afterward, they found a hotel and booked two separate rooms, planning to enter Beifeng City the next morning.

The so-called Beifeng City was the location of the statue representing the godly entity, Divine·Beifeng.

It lay within Ice City, sort of a "city within a city".

Lu Ran's previous visit to Demon Cave had mostly shown him Divine Sculpture Avatars.

Underneath the feet of a Divine Sculpture Avatar were military camps.

However, the location of the Divine Sculpture itself was entirely different!

Take Beifeng City as an example:

The city had its own set of rules and operating systems, and the city contained a large number of North Wind Believers, who worshipped their deity all day.

The moment you stepped through the gates of Beifeng City, it was like entering another world, stepping into an ancient sect.

Thus, visitors should definitely prepare themselves mentally.

In fact, each godly statues' location has such a "city within a city."

Lu Ran hadn't visited many places; up to now, he had only seen one Divine Sculpture itself—Sword One.

During the three years he lived in Beijing, he had visited "Jianyi City" to see the idol.

As Si Xianxian said, the followers of Sword One were terrifyingly aloof.

Only their gentle mother, still with a soft gaze, took him and his sister to Worship God.

At that time, the mother repeatedly prayed that the god would pay attention to her children so that in the future, at the Worship God Platform, they might receive blessings from above.

Now, it seems pulling strings was quite useless~

Silent through the night, they awoke early the next morning.

The two hailed a car and headed straight for Beifeng City.

The driver was well accustomed to the route; after all, a large number of North Wind Believers arrived from all over the country every day to make their pilgrimage.

"Wow~" Lu Ran had hardly stepped out of the taxi before he was looking up again in admiration.

From a great distance, he could already see this high-reaching Divine Sculpture.

The Divine Sculpture Avatars that Lu Ran had seen before, although standing tall, were only about ten meters in height.

The godly statues themselves were terrifyingly large!

Lu Ran couldn't estimate its exact scale with the naked eye.

The books stated it was around 200 meters?

Two hundred meters!

What does that mean?

Every member of the Human Clan, in front of such a majestic deity, must feel immensely insignificant...

"Wow!" Si Xianxian was also full of wonder, urging, "Let's go in and see!"

From outside the city gate, their view was somewhat obstructed.

For Beifeng City was an ancient fortress, surrounded by high stone walls.

Above the grand city gate, two gilded characters were engraved: North Wind.

These two characters, truly a fierce calligraphy!

It was as though the strokes concealed blades, and a Wind Blade might shoot out at any moment.

Terrifying!

"Slow down, slow down!" Seeing Si Xianxian rushing into the crowd, Lu Ran hurriedly followed.

Inside and outside the city gate, people flowed in and out incessantly.

There were many Sword Holders like Lu Ran.

Unexpectedly, were all these people coming to pay homage as North Wind Believers?

"No shouting!"

From the left side of the gate, a scolding voice arose.

Lu Ran clasped his twin swords with one hand and placed the other on Si Xianxian's shoulder, then turned his head to look.

It was a young man in ancient dress, likely a city gate guard?

His face was stern, his gaze severe, watching Lu Ran intently.

It seemed that if Lu Ran dared to make any more noise, the man might take action.

With Lord Divine present here, it was indeed exceptionally quiet inside and outside the gate, even amid the bustling crowd.

Lu Ran pursed his lips, said nothing, and followed Si Xianxian inside.

Without the city gatehouse blocking their view, Lu Ran could fully appreciate the grandeur of Lord Beifeng.

That towering Divine Sculpture, though a bit blurry, did not conceal its impressive presence.

Divine·Beifeng was clad in a snow-white cloak, holding a slender blade, and wearing a hair-bundling silver crown.

He looked heroic and particularly stern!

An overwhelming aura surged forward, crushing Lu Ran, this diminutive member of the Human Clan, leaving him secretly heart-throbbing.

Of course, the statue's clothing and crown were not white or silver but made of stone.

It was only because Lu Ran had seen the remnants of Divine·Beifeng in textbooks, so he knew its true colors and filled in the gaps himself.

Just as Lu Ran was quietly admiring the view, a voice came from beside him:

"Seeing the deity, why don't you kneel?"

Hearing this, Lu Ran's brow furrowed slightly.

It was undeniable that since entering the gate, the crowded masses had been kneeling on the ground, their faces filled with utmost devotion.

There were also a few standing, hands joined in front with bowed heads in respect.

These people were not North Wind Believers, but seeing the deity, they naturally paid their respects reverently.

After all, this stone sculpture was not just any avatar, but the genuine deity itself!

In such an environment, Lu Ran looking up at the deity's grandeur simply made him an oddity.

"Hmm?" Lu Ran looked over, and saw the scolding figure was the same young man who had told him to shut up.

The young man's eyes widened!

Despite his prior scolding, this young man holding twin swords didn't kneel immediately but instead turned to look his way?

Suddenly, the young man flared up in anger!

His expression darkened, his gaze sharp, his voice suddenly rose:

"You, why don't you kneel?!"

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