Lu Ran had his eyes opened once again.

On the fifteenth day of the lunar calendar, the streets and alleys were deserted, and various shops were closed for good.

However, Deng Yuxiang managed to knock on the doors of Rain Alley!

No chef?

Then the boss takes the field himself!

What? The boss isn't here either, and you're the boss's wife who only takes care of the money?

Then you go and cook for me!

Don't delay my good brother's important business!

Look at the kid, starved. Without a full stomach, how can he set off?

After filling up, Lu Ran was again taken by Deng Yuxiang from east to west of the city in a wanton manner!

The siblings hurried along and finally flew to the school before 8 a.m.

"Wow! A North Wind Believer?"

"What sort of Immortal is this, do we... do we kneel?"

"Don't, has a strong believer from Rain Alley City come to stay? Is there going to be trouble again tonight?"

"Quit babbling, you're jinxing it! I've seen this powerhouse before, she's actually a protector of Rain Alley."

"Hey, can't you see Lu Ran in her arms?"

Amidst the murmurs, the North Wind Believer skimmed over the playground at low altitude. After dropping off Lu Ran, she didn't linger for a moment and flew away rapidly.

"Huff~"

Lu Ran, with double swords in hand, once again leaned forward, knees slightly bent, continuously sliding backward to slow his momentum.

As Big Nightmare flew away, everyone's attention naturally fell on Lu Ran.

Lu Ran, meanwhile, lowered his head, trying to blend into the crowd.

But wherever he went, the students made way for him, leaving him a clear space.

It was quite uncomfortable...

Fortunately, a tall figure ran over, easing the awkwardness.

"Ran Bao!" Chang Ying exclaimed with delight, "Thank goodness, you made it!"

"I'm not late, am I?" Lu Ran was somewhat puzzled, looking at the overly excited lass before him.

"Two days late." Chang Ying pouted, "You didn't answer calls or texts.

We all thought you... uh, had something come up and weren't taking the final exam."

"How could that be?" Lu Ran said with a smile.

Over the past two days, he had been practicing by the Wu Lie River and leveling up with Big Nightmare, having thrown his phone at home.

"Master." Tian Tian walked over, calling out softly.

"How's your training going?" asked Lu Ran with concern.

Tian Tian looked up at Lu Ran, a picture of obedience: "It's going well. We completed the training mission, and our points have been added."

"Good, thanks." Lu Ran smiled and nodded.

He did not participate in this month's training mission, purely relying on his teammates to carry him.

"Morning, Mr. Deng." Lu Ran looked at the young man beside him and queried, "Why so silent?"

Deng Yutang: "..."

"What's up?" Lu Ran asked with concern, stepping forward.

But Deng Yutang unexpectedly blurted out: "That person just now, was it my sister?"

Now it was Lu Ran's turn to be speechless.

Your own sister, can't you recognize her?

Thinking this, Lu Ran had an idea: "Oh, congratulations!"

Deng Yutang's expression was filled with melancholy, it was hard to imagine that you'd see a hint of resentment in the eyes of a red-scarf believer:

"Congratulate me for what? For getting a brother-in-law?"

Lu Ran: ????

"Eh?" Tian Tian gasped with a small open mouth, her expression somewhat eager.

No way!

That big sister is indeed radiant and captivating, anyone would admire and cherish her, but...

What about Sister Ruyi?

You two mustn't split up...

With annoyance, Lu Ran said: "What a mess!"

This response reassured Deng Yutang and Tian Tian quite a bit.

Then, Lu Ran suddenly lowered his voice: "Congratulations to the Deng Family for having a Jiang Realm Great Power."

"Ah?"

"What?"

"Jiang... Jiang Realm?" The trio were astonished.

Did Deng Yutang's sister, Deng Yuxiang, advance to the Jiang Realm?

As a disciple of the Second-class God Lord Beifeng, her talent is too explosive.

"How old is your sister?" Chang Ying asked, "Just twenty-two or three?"

Deng Yutang's eyes were filled with excitement, "Twenty."

Chang Ying exclaimed in awe: "My gosh..."

"How's your cultivation going?" Lu Ran looked at Deng Yutang.

Deng Yutang, still excited a moment ago, now blushed: "I'm at Stream Realm Fourth Rank."

"Hmmm... Good, keep it up!" Lu Ran patted Deng Yutang's shoulder.

Deng Yutang opened his mouth, finally heaving a helpless sigh: "Keep what up? I've been stuck for ages."

Lu Ran waved grandly: "Think of it this way, the longer you're stuck, the firmer your foundation!"

Tian Tian looked at Lu Ran with wide eyes, puzzled.

Master's heart is in the right place, he wants to comfort.

But just saying these blatant lies with eyes wide open, is that really okay?

"We're all at Stream Realm Fourth Rank." Chang Ying's eyes full of anticipation, looked at Lu Ran, "How about you?"

"Shh!" Lu Ran signaled for silence in advance.

Then, under the watchful eyes of several people, Lu Ran whispered: "I'm at River Realm First Rank."

"Hisss..." Chang Ying sucked in a breath of cool air.

Tian Tian still looked at Lu Ran blankly, then her eyes gradually turned to joy: "That's amazing."

Deng Yutang stepped forward, hands on Lu Ran's shoulders, his expression serious, and said solemnly:

"Awesome!"

In the world of cultivation, there is no such thing as equality for all.

The young Deng Yuxiang's successful promotion to the Jiang Realm had already filled them with envy and even adoration.

But after all, she was a few years older than them.

Lu Ran was different, the four were truly the same age, and had all become believers on the same day.

River Realm First Rank versus Stream Realm Fourth Rank, that gap...

"You'll catch up soon too," Lu Ran encouraged. "Once you advance to Stream Realm·Fifth Rank, you might enter the River Realm at any moment!"

That's true.

But what do you take the "Death of Five" for?

Isn't the word 'death' straightforward enough?

Countless believers with endless dreams and ambitions, even their lives, are buried at this rank!

"Ran Bao, can you turn people into lambs now?" Chang Ying asked excitedly in a low voice.

Compared to Deng and Tian, Chang Ying was a pure optimist, carefree by nature.

And she has always worshipped Lu Ran more and more, no matter how astonishing his feats, she thought it was normal.

"Yes, but I..." Lu Ran was interrupted by a sound from the podium.

"Everyone, assemble!"

"Quick, move faster!"

Under the teacher's urging, the students quickly found their places.

However, it took everyone quite a while to line up properly.

Because the position of the squads had changed significantly!

Recalling June of the lunar calendar, there were 100 teams and 399 believer students in Rain Alley No. 1 Middle School.

Now in the cold December, there were half as many believer students on the field!

The number of believer squads had sharply declined to less than 50.

Those missing students...

A very few had died, unable to survive a certain Night of Ghosts.

Many others had transferred, leaving this cursed city.

"Today, is the day of your final exam."

The male teacher's face was serious, his eyes sweeping across all the students, signaled with a scissor gesture:

"This is one of only two chances in your student career to get a large amount of credits!"

"This final exam, and the final exam in the second semester of your third year, credits are based on a hundred-point system!"

"This time the fifteen-night defense, whatever your comprehensive score is, you will get the same amount of believer's points. Did everyone understand that?"

"We understood!"

"We understood!" the students responded loudly.

"Good." The male teacher nodded in satisfaction, "I remind you again, the score line for high school graduation is 320 believer points."

"I don't expect you to get 70 or 80 points, but to at least get to graduation, you must get 60 passing points!"

"As for those who want to go to a good university... Lu Ran!"

Lu Ran paused, looked up at the podium.

What now?

Am I the target again?

The teacher's voice spread all over the field through the microphone: "You're currently ranked first in the school with 194 believer points."

"Ah?"

"194 believer points?"

"No way, man! Why the heck?"

"Holy crap! I only have 94 points, how come he has one more than me?"

"You're quite awesome too, only 1 point behind Ran Bro..."

"Have you guys really holidayed your brains out? Don't you ever check the school's official website for the leaderboard?"

The male teacher watched the students' reactions, listened to the buzz of discussion, and seemed pleased with the example he had set up.

He continued: "After this final exam, you'll be close to graduating."

Lu Ran quietly lowered his head, silent.

I'm not leaving, I still need to earn half a year's credits!

During high school, believer points are the easiest to earn.

Once you step out of high school...

Look at Si Xianxian, frantic for a few points, even volunteering and sweeping streets.

"But you can't be complacent!" the male teacher changed his tone, "The minimum score line for applying to Beijing University is 660 believer points.

And that's just eligibility to apply, whether they accept you or not still depends on your performance.

Remember this number, you still have a long way to go."

Lu Ran: "..."

Who said I wanted to go to Beijing?

Isn't Wu Lie River University nice?

Hmm... okay, compared to Beijing University, it's indeed lacking a bit~

Seeing Lu Ran with his head bowed in silence, the teacher misunderstood, his tone changing again to encourage: "However, you don't have to worry.

Your strength is steadily increasing, and in various tasks, your responsibility is getting heavier too.

Next semester, whether it's city defense or Demon Cave training, believer point rewards will be increased.

There are also other new types of tasks for you to earn credits.

Lu Ran, keep up this momentum, 660 is definitely not your limit."

Lu Ran still kept his head down, just wishing this part would end quickly.

However, the male teacher continued: "Before the teams depart, one last item: Lu Ran, come up to receive your reward."

Lu Ran: "..."

The teacher's words echoed inside and outside the campus: "On the fifteenth of October in the lunar calendar, the Barbaric Woman Clan's Night of Ghosts.

To commend student Lu Ran for his brave performance that night, Yunshan City's Divine People Bureau awards Lu Ran 30 believer points.

And awards one River Grade Divine Power Pearl..."

Under the envious, jealous, and even fervently admiring gazes of the crowd, Lu Ran walked up with his head down.

Along the way, Lu Ran heard whispers.

"Right, he deserves the award! I saw the video in the group, holy crap! This dude's really fearless, going right up against the Barbaric Women!"

"Bold! How dare you refer to my Ran Bro like that?"

"You're bold too! How dare you call my Ran Shen like that?"

Lu Ran: "..."

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