The night rain was cool and unrelenting.

Through the cascading curtains of rain, Lu Ran's figure appeared at every street corner, patrolling diligently with his squad.

He was unaware of the tremendous change in his reputation since the battle by the lake.

Compared to the mockery and scorn from before, this channel was now drowned in praise.

The popularity of "Heavenly Pride" was no joke.

Lu Ran's channel was constantly flooded with a large influx of new viewers, and upon seeing the outpour of admiration, people were either curious or dumbfounded!

Why is the atmosphere here different from what I imagined?

Could it be that this Immortal Sheep Believer truly has some genuine skills?

No, look at these words of praise!

Sword Technique Master, Valiant Sheep, Unrivaled in River Realm, Ran Mei, Ran Shen...

Isn't this more than just having genuine skills?

What's Ran Mei? I don't understand, but are the people in this channel calling out "Ran Shen" as well?

Although this term appeared rarely, it was evident that such sentiment was taking hold!

Undoubtedly, when a combatant student is called a "god," it signifies something far from ordinary!

The top hundred of Da Xia's Heavenly Prides all possess staggering strength.

With everyone's average level on display, how exceptional must you be to earn this honor?

In truth, Lu Ran had taken an unorthodox approach, with a hint of opportunism.

From the results, he had merely solo killed a Night Charm from the River Realm Fourth~Fifth Rank.

Indeed, it was an impressive feat.

But this is "Heavenly Pride!"

Is slaughtering a Night Charm such a monumental achievement?

Who else couldn't do it?

What the newcomers didn't realize was the real reason...

Lu Ran was dueling in sword techniques with a Night Charm Clan member who specialized in them!

He was competing in speed and movement techniques with the swift and renowned Night Charm Clan!

Humans are visual creatures.

The process of Lu Ran slaying the Evil Demon captivated the masses with its visual impact!

Amidst the weaving and darting of countless Night Charm Blades, Lu Ran's evasive maneuvers and agile movements left people speechless.

This little lamb, dancing on the blade's edge, was not only adept in Sound Positioning but also swift in his movement techniques.

More North Wind than North Wind Believer!

This Immortal Sheep Believer, full of valor and toughness, put his life on the line for a challenge beyond his rank.

More intensely fierce than Fierce Heavenly believers!

Adding to this, the background image of an Immortal Sheep Believer as timorous and weak...

Lu Ran's actions had an infectious power that others couldn't match!

Hence, a very few people coined the term "Ran Shen," like a spark in the dark.

Whether it will turn into a prairie fire depends on Lu Ran's performance going forward.

Fortunately, the night was not yet over, and people were eagerly waiting for Lu Ran to further prove himself.

And at that moment, Lu Ran once again arrived at Hexi Park, stepping onto the narrow, old overpass.

"What's wrong?"

Lu Ran looked at the girl beside him with concern.

Jiang Ruyi was a bit surprised and whispered softly, "What?"

"You're unusually quiet."

"I'm not usually much of a talker," Jiang Ruyi gently patted Lu Ran's arm. "Don't overthink it.

It's almost ten o'clock, and the frequency of Evil Demon invasions is increasing. We need to be more focused."

The sounds of roars and explosions from around the city were unceasing.

"Okay." Lu Ran hesitated for a moment, but because of the presence of cameras, he didn't inquire further.

He'd ask her properly after the task was over.

Lu Ran didn't believe his sense was wrong.

Ever since the battle by the lake, he always felt a slight change in Jiang Ruyi's demeanor.

"Rumble..."

Lu Ran slightly cocked his head, faintly hearing the sound of a beast hunting.

He swiftly sidestepped, placing one hand on the overpass railing and leaning out his upper body to look below.

Just in time to see several Evil Dogs appearing.

One, two, three... seven!

Half a year ago, this scenario would have been impossible.

Having three or four Evil Dogs appear together was already remarkable.

And today, seven of them appeared in a row!

With a crisp "snap,"

Jiang Ruyi had already leaped off the overpass, hovering mid-air, and flung an Electric Shackles Talisman towards the bridge's underside.

The flocking Evil Dogs scattered quickly, but two were still caught and immobilized on the spot.

The Cold Night Sword flashed by, piercing through two dog heads.

Another unfortunate Evil Dog, unable to dodge, was impaled.

"Arf!"

"Arf!!" The Evil Dog Clan howled in anger, lashing out with ferocious bites.

Jiang Ruyi immediately flew backward, tossing out two White Jade Tokens.

"Baa~"

Suddenly, a sheep's cry echoed.

The remaining four Evil Dogs turned their heads in unison, looking behind them.

"Boom!"

The Bursting Flame Talisman exploded violently, fire consuming two of the Evil Dogs.

The Electric Shackles Talisman shattered again, creating a vast electrical field.

"Whoosh~"

The Cold Night Sword dashed through, claiming the lives of two Evil Dogs.

The other two, already mangled by the Bursting Flame Talisman, were too marred to look upon.

The duo, in perfect harmony and making light work, dealt with everything within mere seconds.

Lu Ran looked up at Jiang Ruyi floating in the air: "Think back to half a year ago, on our first venture into Evil Dog Village, we encountered two Evil Dogs from the Mist Realm and almost got wiped out."

Jiang Ruyi's usually cold expression finally softened, a hint of playful annoyance on her face:

"That's an exaggeration."

While other combatant students couldn't wait to show off their brightest and most splendid side,

Lu Ran didn't care about his feathers, sharing this "embarrassing" memory under the watchful eyes of the masses.

Indeed, Lu Ran didn't pay much heed to what others thought.

Isn't everyone coming from being a novice?

At this moment, Lu Ran cared more about the Jiang Ruyi before his eyes.

He didn't know what was wrong with the girl; he just wanted to help her change her mood.

This special memory indeed brought warmth to her face.

Her barely-there smile, amidst the chaos of this night on the fifteenth, was stunningly beautiful.

For a brief moment, the number of comments in Lu Ran's channel soared.

After all, Lu Ran was looking at Jiang Ruyi, and the camera highlighted her tall figure and her fair and captivating face.

"Mom, I'm in love. Her eyes are full of me..."

"Wake up, friend! She's looking at Ran Meimei~"

"This beauty is too much! I wouldn't dare dream to look like this..."

"Respect, after killing the dogs under the bridge, now you're taking on the outside dogs, huh?"

"Stay still, Ran Mei! Stop shaking the camera, you're jittering!"

Indeed, Lu Ran tilted his head slightly, his body trembling because his brain suddenly buzzed!

Evil Sculpture leveling up?

Lu Ran was overjoyed!

When he completed his month of training and left Evil Dog Village, the Evil Dog Evil Sculpture had already been trained to River Realm·Fifth Rank!

Does this mean the Evil Dog Evil Sculpture is advancing to a higher realm?

In the future, could he summon Evil Dogs to play with at home secretly?

Then again, given their low intelligence, who knows how manageable they are.

Lu Ran's unusual behavior put his teammates on high alert.

They all misunderstood, thinking Lu Ran had heard something.

Sun Zhengfang, not wishing to disturb Lu Ran, didn't ask immediately. However, the command center's voice came through the earpiece:

"Transportation Building entrance! Any squads in the area?"

"012 Squad is nearby!" came a response from another patrol team in the earpiece.

"Tangled Silk Shadow, estimated to be at least River Realm Third Rank, provide immediate support!"

"Roger that!"

The sudden conversation startled Lu Ran.

Evil Demon Clan·Tangled Silk Shadow?

This name was rarely heard by Lu Ran, and it was as scarce as when he heard "Prison Sky Demon."

"Buzz!!"

Lu Ran, caught off-guard, felt his head go numb.

Since he had been using Evil Technique·Evil Recognition all this time, he was closely connected to the Evil Dog Evil Sculpture.

With the Evil Dog Evil Sculpture fiercely advancing and causing tremors, it indeed troubled Lu Ran.

In a daze, he thought he heard something else.

"... the family building at the transport station, in the courtyard! Hurry!"

"Confirmed!"

Lu Ran came to his senses and saw Jiang Ruyi landing beside him.

The girl's complexion wasn't looking good.

Lu Ran turned to look behind, seeing Sun Zhengfang and Wei Long with grave expressions.

He couldn't help feeling a sense of dread, vaguely aware of something.

Sure enough, the voice in the earpiece continued: "Rain Alley City Station, A Area cargo yard!"

"015 Squad here!"

"Tangled Silk Shadow, assessed to be at least River Realm Third Rank, move out!"

"South Street Gas Station! Any squads at South Street Gas Station?"

"027 Squad is..."

Before the voice could finish, the man in the earpiece spoke again, interrupting:

"All squads move out on your own! Fuli Street, to the left of Feiyang Fishing Gear Shop!"

"Second Elementary School! The top of the second school teaching building..."

The man's voice in the earpiece sped up, naming several locations in succession.

His urgent tone made everyone's heart race and their bodies tense!

"Brother Wei!" Lu Ran's eyes suddenly widened.

His gaze swept past Wei Long's side, looking towards the other end of the overpass:

"Behind us! Behind us!"

Wei Long, already fully alert, dashed forward at once while turning to search for the target.

It was a fiery red figure.

Red enough to make one flush with heat.

It was a humanoid woman in a torn and tattered red dress, revealing large swaths of her fair skin.

The shredded red dress, torn into ribbons and even threads, gently swayed in the wind and rain with her seductive figure.

Her lower face was covered by a mysterious red veil, and her dark hair cascaded over her shoulders.

A pair of enchanted red eyes shone like rubies on her beautiful countenance.

Evil Demon Clan·Tangled Silk Shadow!

"Glug." Lu Ran's Adam's apple moved uneasily.

Should this be aired?

Well... it should be fine.

Although Tangled Silk Shadow's dress was ragged, the parts that needed covering were still covered.

She was so like a woman of the Human Clan!

If it wasn't for those alluring red eyes, who would think of her as an Evil Demon?

"Wooo~~~"

Suddenly, a low alarm sounded.

In the earpiece, the man's voice abruptly stopped.

Jiang Ruyi's face stiffened, her hand clutching Lu Ran's arm, fingers pressing slightly.

What was inevitable, finally arrived.

Is Rain Alley truly a cursed city?

"Wooo~~~"

Throughout the tempest-tossed small city, the somber and oppressive alarm resounded.

Alternating its tones,

Night of Ghosts!

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