This sheep's bleat was Jiang Ruyi's death knell!

Her heart was in disarray, which naturally slowed her movements.

However, the Cold Night Sword was not slow!

As a Divine Weapon, its existence differed from the ordinary and was unaffected by the Divine Technique·Voice of Compassion.

"Whoosh!"

With a sound that tore through the air, the Cold Night Sword thrust forward rapidly, sending shivers down the spine.

In fact, the moment Lu Ran leapt from the edge of the quicksand, the Cold Night Sword had already detached from the melee and galloped to the rescue.

"Hmm?" Lu Ran tensed up inside.

As he kicked toward Jiang Ruyi, he wielded his sword to chop to his side and behind.

He had immense respect for Divine Weapons!

He desperately invoked the Evil Technique·Soul Splitting Power, fearing that his weapon would be knocked away or his body pierced through.

"Ding!"

The clash of sword and blade was excruciatingly shrill.

In the end, the Cold Night Sword was still flung aside.

Rather than saying it was slashed down by Lu Ran, it was more accurate to say it was cleaved away by the pursuing Dawn Blade.

"Ah!"

"Get out of the way, quickly..."

To the side of the chairman's stand, the crowd parted to make a path once more.

Jiang Ruyi, kicked away, did not skip across the ground like Wu Shanshan, turning into a stone "skimming" on water.

She remained floating above the heads of the crowd, speeding backward through the air.

The Jade Talisman Formation granted her the ability to fly, but that proud defense did not come to fruition.

Lu Ran was indeed fast and accurate!

That kick had snuck between two White Jade Tokens, landing heavily on Jiang Ruyi's arm.

"Good heavens~"

"That look in Jiang's eyes..."

"Damn it, Lu Ran, how could he bear to do it!"

After being kicked by Lu Ran, Jiang Ruyi became much more lucid.

Consequently, her eyes, deep and distant, gazed toward the figure standing at the edge of the chairman's stand.

Her slightly injured appearance and somewhat resentful eyes nearly broke everyone's heart!

Indeed, beauty is justice!

Under the stage, the crowd was abuzz with excitement.

Lu Ran had not incited such public outrage when he fought Wu Shanshan...

It seemed that Jiang's beauty and aura were indeed a bit too much.

"Meh~~~"

Standing at the edge of the chairman's stand, Lu Ran looked toward the white-robed girl flying backward and spoke again.

Jiang Ruyi held her breath for an instant.

Again?

"Hmm..." With one hand clutching her forehead, she tried to suppress her surging emotions with reason.

"Whew~"

The Cold Night Sword promptly arrived, presenting its hilt, which slipped into the girl's palm.

"Master!"

A voice nearly identical to the previous one echoed in Jiang Ruyi's mind.

Jiang Ruyi's body trembled slightly as she struggled to concentrate.

Jiang Ruyi was somewhat invigorated, but the students below suffered.

They weren't as familiar with Lu Ran, nor did they have a deep emotional connection with him.

The problem was, most of these students were from the Stream Realm!

They weren't Evil Demons, didn't harbor extreme emotions like ferocity or cruelty; thus, they quickly succumbed to the "Enchanting Demon Sheep" on the stage.

"Let's gather around the Precious Lotus!"

"Captain Wu has the Cang Dragon over here, this spot works too!"

"Wuu~~~"

Suddenly, a horn sounded, echoing inside and outside the school.

Momentarily, the minds of the creatures stabilized, and the students who had sunk into trance were rescued.

"Hmm?" Lu Ran turned his head, looking toward the other side of the chairman's stand.

A male teacher held an ethereal horn, having just finished playing.

"I'm still fighting!" Lu Ran said dissatisfied.

The male teacher was expressionless: "If you keep yelling, the students are going to help you gang up on Jiang Ruyi."

Lu Ran: "..."

The now-lucid crowd looked at Lu Ran afresh with indignation, feeling deceived in their emotions!

"Disaster, what a disaster!"

"Punch him, Jiang, give him a good beating!"

"Mocking me again, woo woo~ I'm just an onlooker, you mock and play me, I won't watch anymore woo woo~"

Indeed, Lu Ran was a calamity.

As a believer from the River Realm, given enough time...

He could indeed toy with the hearts of Stream Realm youths at will.

As for ordinary people, they were even less of a match.

With the chairman's stand situated at the center of the playground, the onlookers from outside heard quieter sheep bleats.

Otherwise, some might have already been overwhelmed with compassion and rushed in to protect Lu Ran.

It seems that the teacher blew the horn also for the sake of the onlookers outside.

"Whew~"

Suddenly, Lu Ran sensed a surge of energy.

He quickly retreated, glancing to the side.

He saw Jiang Ruyi holding the Cold Night Sword, gracefully approaching.

She extended her delicate fingers, sliding them slowly across the blade.

In an instant, the pitch-black and transparent Cold Night Sword glowed with fiery red luster, with endless stars splattering outward.

Jade Talisman Divine Skill·Bursting Flame Talisman!

In that moment, Lu Ran saw the way his late father once fought.

Enchantment!

Lu Ran whispered softly, "Meh~"

Jiang Ruyi's eyes were deep, and she whispered softly, "Bad person."

Lu Ran: "..."

Lu Ran fell silent, and the crowd below was dumbfounded!

Lu Ran's sheep bleating could be erased with the sound of the horn and various auxiliary Divine Skills.

But those soft words from Jiang Ruyi?

That was not Divine Technique, but it was enough to elicit feelings of compassion.

Today's audience had indeed suffered greatly!

The emotions of the students fluctuated high and low, swung left and right, toyed with repeatedly by the pair on the stage.

"Whew!!"

Jiang Ruyi, holding the long sword, immediately charged at Lu Ran.

Poor child, cornered, she no longer chose a slow death but decisively charged forward.

Although she was a noble from the River Realm, she really had no resistance against the Voice of Compassion.

Jiang Ruyi had no choice but to seek an alternative approach, wielding a Divine Weapon.

With the stirring reminders from the Artifact Spirit, she still had the strength to fight!

Otherwise, she would have been ground into losing her will to fight by Lu Ran, utterly ensnared by his magic.

"Ya~!"

With a shrill cry, Jiang Ruyi wielded the Cold Night Sword, unleashing a crimson moon arc.

Endless star sparks scattered, each one breathtakingly beautiful.

"Damn!" Lu Ran's footsteps churned with Immortal Fog as he rapidly distanced himself from Jiang Ruyi.

The Jade Talisman Sect had made considerable achievements in the technique of Enchantment.

At any moment, Jiang Ruyi could detonate the enchanted Black Ice Sword!

Once done, a fiery inferno would spread from her center in all directions.

Jiang Ruyi, indeed at the explosion's epicenter, as the caster, would have significant immunity to the damage.

The White Jade Token with the Bursting Flame Talisman, encompassed within her Jade Talisman Formation, could absorb the encroaching flames.

This was why, when facing Lu Ran's assault earlier, she dared to crush the Frost Talisman with one hand.

Once the talisman shattered, Lu Ran might be immobilized by frost, but not Jiang Ruyi!

"Meh~" Lu Ran retreated hastily, once again emitting the Voice of Compassion.

"Hum!" The Cold Night Sword in Jiang Ruyi's hand hummed vibrantly.

The girl, with a complex expression, bit her lip and thrust her left hand forward.

From the Jade Talisman Formation, a Frost Talisman shot toward Lu Ran.

"Pfft..."

A burst of snow exploded, mist enshrouding the surroundings.

"Lu Ran's too fast, Jiang can't catch up..."

"Didn't you see Captain Jiang setting up with the Frost Talisman? The arena will eventually be covered in frost, slowing down Lu Ran."

"Ran is being countered! Jiang Ruyi, wielding an enchanted sword, is like a bomb that can't be touched."

"It doesn't matter if it's touched, as long as Jiang spares him and doesn't detonate the blade."

"What's this? Ran is being countered again?"

"The Immortal Sheep sect has only one Immortal Hoof; Lu Ran is just fast, nothing else, he's countered by everyone!"

"No, Ran must be throwing the match! With the fierceness he displayed killing the Cang Dragon and facing Wu Shanshan, I don't believe he can't get close to Jiang!"

"Bro, open your eyes and see what Jiang has in her hand! That is a Divine Weapon! How could Wu Shanshan compare to Jiang Ruyi?"

Lu Ran: "..."

Lu Ran grinned wryly at the frequent discussions from the crowd below.

If it wasn't for you spectators, I would've launched a flurry of Night Charm Blades...

Striking not only Jiang Ruyi but also her Jade Talisman Formation, and shattered them all!

Hmm... never mind, it's better to keep the beauty.

She's useful.

Under the bright daylight, Lu Ran, a petty crook, naturally wouldn't dare to act recklessly.

Moreover, the outcome of this battle wasn't so important.

As long as the school leaders were appeased and awarded some points, the mission would be accomplished!

More importantly, Lu Ran was truly delighted with Jiang Ruyi's growth.

"Zzz—"

As Lu Ran continued his desperate escape, thoughts raced through his mind.

He was soon to participate in the Heavenly Pride.

Given Jiang Ruyi's performance, could she accompany him as a "photographer"?

This way, her performance would certainly be noticed by the public.

Jiang Ruyi's believer points were already few, and if she could be directly recruited by a higher institution based on her merit, nothing could be better.

Once before,

It was Jiang Ruyi who bore a tremendous risk, stubbornly insisting on teaming up with Lu Ran despite the school and other's dissuasions.

Now,

Lu Ran must return the favor!

He lacked the capability to compensate for Jiang Ruyi's lost points over the past five months.

But Lu Ran could try to provide her with a platform!

This battle was being recorded by a teacher on the side.

Later, the video could be submitted to the Divine People Bureau, with the help of school leaders backing the request to let Jiang Ruyi join the patrol team.

If all else failed, they could seek out the Big Nightmare for help.

A figure of Jiang Realm's great power should carry significant weight.

A muffled "Thud."

Lu Ran's fleeing figure suddenly stopped, blades in hand, fiercely charging toward Jiang Ruyi.

The lamb, seemingly driven into a corner with no way out, no longer opted for a slow death but decided to charge straight forward.

"Whoosh~ Whoosh~"

Jiang Ruyi waved her left hand rapidly, sending two Jade Tokens flying at Lu Ran.

"Zzz—"

Mist whirled at Lu Ran's feet, showing his determination!

Despite the frost clinging to him and the hindrance to his movements, he still dodged agilely, narrowly evading the two attacking talisman.

In the thick fog, two figures closed in on each other; blade and sword aimed to clash!

Evil Technique·Soul Splitting Power, activate!

I can fly, but you can't stay on the stage either.

Ran Shen, of course, cares about face... well, mostly afraid we both might lose points~

"Meh~~~"

Lu Ran stomped on the ground, waves of air tumbling.

Evil Technique·Soul-splitting Demon Hoof, activate!

"Ding!!"

The heavy collision of swords rang with a piercing sound.

Unexpectedly, there were no explosions, no spewing flames.

Only one person with a sword was sent tumbling away.

Lu Ran was stunned.

Oh no! Oh no...

He intended to make her hesitate, prevent her from detonating the Cold Night Sword early, avoid getting blown back himself.

But he "bahhed" too hard!

Jiang Ruyi didn't dare detonate the Cold Night Sword?

Unacceptable!

"Zzz—"

Lu Ran bounced off the ground, and with the aid of the Immortal Hoof, lunged at the tumbling Jiang Ruyi in mid-air.

Just detonate it!

"Boom!!"

Waves rippled, flames burst forth.

Ah~

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