Lunar August 19th, Three Jin Land.

In front of the high-speed train station in Xiaoyi City, a tall figure stood under the scorching sun, feeling the waves of heat hit his face.

From the Rain Lane to Beijing, from Beijing to Xiaoyi.

In just three hours, Lu Ran had reached the famous coal capital of Da Xia.

Lu Ran should have gone on a pilgrimage, but he diverted here obviously to enhance his own strength.

In the northern suburbs of this city lies a famous Demon Cave—General Tomb.

This name,

sounds quite stubborn~

Within the Demon Cave·General Tomb, the Ghost General clan thrives.

Lu Ran hurried here to activate the Ghost General Evil Sculpture and equip himself with Evil Technique·Ghost General's Will.

With this Evil Technique, he no longer had to worry about Spirit Defense Techniques such as Battle Roar and Illusion Technique.

Another point: although Ghost General's Will is a Spirit Defense Technique, it could also enhance Lu Ran's mental strength to a certain extent!

In other words, this technique could not only save his life but also enhance his basic attributes.

Calling it a divine skill wouldn't be an overstatement!

"Hello, to General Tomb," Lu Ran caught a taxi and deliberately lowered his voice.

The driver glanced at the passenger in the rearview mirror, his curiosity piqued by the other's secretive demeanor.

In such scorching weather, with both a hat and a mask...

A celebrity, perhaps?

Lu Ran was fiddling with his phone, keeping his hat brim very low: "Watch the road."

The driver felt slightly embarrassed and immediately turned his eyes forward.

Lu Ran looked at the screen of his phone where Si Xianxian had sent a message a few minutes ago:

"When are you coming back?"

Lu Ran immediately replied:

"I'm going on a pilgrimage, not sure, it might take a long time."

Si Xianxian responded almost instantly: "I hate you."

Lu Ran rolled his eyes and quickly replied: "Talk properly to me!"

My Sister Xian'er can go crazy, can bang into walls with force!

But act coquettishly?

Who are you pretending to be a gentle lady?

Lu Ran saw that Si Xianxian hadn't sent more texts, but rather a voice message.

Lu Ran immediately played it, hearing a sweet voice:

"Young master, you feel good when I scold you, huh?"

Her voice was indeed sweet, yet it carried a tone of feigned gentility with a hint of sickly charm.

Lu Ran silently nodded.

No need for scolding, I'm already comfortable!

Another voice message came: "Speak up! Got dumb? Come on, go live!"

Lu Ran: "..."

Yeah, that's the flavor~

Lu Ran locked his phone and turned to gaze out the window, surveying this unfamiliar city.

On this trip, Lu Ran was alone.

With no companions by his side, it meant that Lu Ran could unleash his full combat power!

He could recklessly use Evil Techniques, even summon Night Charm to fight against Ghost Generals together.

One word: exhilarating!

Just thinking about it felt extremely thrilling!

Ghost General, Ghost General,

My first full-power output, I dedicate to you!

Surprised or thrilled?

Twenty minutes later, the vehicle drove in the northern suburbs, rapidly approaching a military camp.

Lu Ran's eyes narrowed, catching sight of a massive Divine Sculpture from afar.

It was a female Divine Sculpture, looking quite young and gracefully poised.

Holding a Bamboo Whip, wearing a bamboo hat, dressed in a light green long dress adorned with bamboo leaves and flower decorations, it exuded an ancient charm.

Seventh-tier god·Nine Bamboo!

Of course, the Stone Sculpture itself didn't have such vivid colors, but having seen the divine shadow, Lu Ran filled in the rest with his imagination.

The vehicle slowly entered the camp, the vast parking lot filled with numerous vehicles.

It was not hard to see that business here was booming!

Demon Cave·General Tomb was open to the public.

The question then arose: given the strength of the Ghost General clan, why was General Tomb open to the public?

Perhaps because...

Ghost Generals have no horses!

Every mid-month night when the Ghost General clan invades the human world, they usually bring their own mounts.

Anywhere a Ghost General appears, within a hundred meters, a Black Fire Steed is likely to manifest.

But essentially, these are two different Evil Demon races.

Thus in the General Tomb, only Ghost Generals are likely to appear; no Black Fire Steeds.

The formidable cavalry generals, in their own territory, could only reluctantly serve as infantry.

It was quite frustrating.

Ghost Generals without horses were still dangerous, but not nearly as terrifying as those on horseback!

And because the Ghost General clan was exceptionally skilled, they naturally became a target for the challenges of powerful Believers.

Da Xia even referred to this Demon Cave as "a martial arts school for the experts."

By fighting here, one's martial skills would inevitably improve!

Lu Ran came here also carrying a hint of desire to learn.

"Thank you," Lu Ran scanned a QR code to step off the taxi.

He had a backpack on his back, holding twin sabers, and once again raised his head to admire the grace of Divine·Nine Bamboo.

Honestly, Lu Ran was somewhat doubtful in his heart.

Could the Ninth-ranked Lady Nine Bamboo really suppress the Ghost Generals?

With irreverent thoughts, Lu Ran walked towards the central building.

The standing soldiers naturally saw the fully armed Lu Ran and couldn't help but take another look.

Lu Ran searched and headed straight for the registration desk.

There were a few people queuing at the window, and Lu Ran patiently waited for his turn, which eventually came.

"Are you alone?" the female soldier at the window asked.

Lu Ran nodded.

The woman examined Lu Ran, also curious about this well-covered young man:

"To venture alone, your strength must reach the River Realm to qualify for entering General Tomb."

Lu Ran holding his student ID card, immediately responded: "I am of the River Realm."

"Your ID." The woman's hand rested on the small window front.

Lu Ran pushed his ID forward but then paused: "Ma'am, could you keep it down?"

The woman looked puzzled, questioning the mysterious young man.

What does he mean?

Afraid I'll make a fuss?

The woman was somewhat displeased; as a soldier, of course, she should be serious and composed, and her qualification to sit at the registration window also represented the image of the military.

Am I some superficial person?

Lu Ran did not realize that his mere words had already offended her.

"Your ID!" The woman frowned slightly.

Lu Ran obediently pushed his student ID through the small window.

The woman reached out to take it, and her dissatisfaction disappeared instantly as she opened the student ID.

"You... you..."

Her eyes widened!

She looked at the photo and name on the student ID, then raised her head to look at Lu Ran standing in front of the window.

"Shh." Lu Ran put a finger to his masked mouth.

The woman gaped, stuck for a long while, and when she finally came to her senses, her eyes shone even brighter.

Lu Ran?

Da Xia's genius!

That sensational Immortal Sheep Believer?

Such a person would appear here, standing alive right in front of her?

Without a doubt, the official "Heavenly Pride" event held by Da Xia had an immensely huge influence.

After two seasons, Lu Ran had indeed become a national-level "Heroic figure"!

"Although I've finished my college entrance exams, I'm not officially graduated until early June," Lu Ran spoke softly, "I'm still a high school student, can I enter the Demon Cave for free?"

"Ah... Ah!" The female soldier nodded, looking up at Lu Ran with bright eyes.

Lu Ran smiled: "Thank you."

He wore a mask that hid his smile, but not the smile in his eyes.

The woman quickly looked down, struggling to calm her emotions.

Stay cool, stay cool, after all, I represent the face of the military...

"General Tomb is dangerous, and if you're here alone, we recommend hiring one or more soldiers."

The woman composed herself and continued: "The accompanying soldiers will do their best to ensure your safety and can also give you some tips on martial arts... um."

As she spoke, her expression turned somewhat strange.

Giving martial arts tips to Da Xia's genius?

That sounded a bit overambitious.

"Sister, I'd like to train alone if that's possible?" Lu Ran was very sweet-mouthed, with no trace of arrogance.

A "sister" melted the woman's heart!

"Of course, of course." The woman nodded repeatedly, very friendly.

After registration, she handed back the ID and cautioned: "Report back every 24 hours at the nearest Stone City.

If you exceed the time limit, the Demon Cave will deduct your Believer points, so please remember."

"Thank you." Lu Ran showed his smiling eyes again as he turned to leave.

The woman watched him go, entranced until the next person in line prompted her; she then picked up the nearby intercom.

As the soldiers reported upwards, Lu Ran went to the storage area, placing his backpack and cellphone into a small locker.

Then, with twin sabers on his back, he headed straight for the central stone pillar.

He descended the stairs quickly, as if afraid of being called to a halt.

Below, the Starry Sky Curtain surged with dense energy, as if calling Lu Ran to enter.

"Whew~"

The night wind rose suddenly, ruffling Lu Ran's short, tousled hair.

Finally, Lu Ran saw a relatively normal Demon Cave.

The majestic and spectacular Stone City extended to paths lined with torches disappearing into the night sky.

It was time to add a grand and magnificent background music!

Lu Ran's heart grew more ecstatic.

This time, without teammates, without accompanying soldiers.

He could act freely, truly feeling like "the sky's the limit!"

Lu Ran descended swiftly, but upon entering Stone City, he was still stopped.

"Mr. Lu!" Several soldiers blocked Lu Ran's path, the leader stepping forward.

Lu Ran: "Hello?"

"Pleasure to meet you!" The male soldier smiled, "You're training alone, so we suggest you not venture beyond the sixth city.

In the Demon Cave, there are naturally formed wild tombs and artificially constructed tombs.

Ghost Generals favor graveyards; they might lie inside, and if disturbed, they will appear..."

Lu Ran, of course, had done his homework before and was quite clear about these.

However, he didn't interrupt and listened attentively.

After a long explanation about the Demon Cave, the soldier handed over an earpiece: "Mr. Lu, this is a communication device.

If you need anything during your training..."

"No need, no need, thank you." Lu Ran immediately waved it off, "Not allowed to fly in the city, right?"

The male soldier clearly hesitated, his face showing difficulty, but still said: "Please feel free."

Lu Ran didn't hesitate and immediately drew the Divine Weapon from behind, soaring into the sky.

The soldiers all looked up, watching as Lu Ran's figure vanished into the vast night.

...

A new volume, a new beginning.

Lu Ran ought to soar high, and I will strive to write a good story in the coming chapters, thank you all for your company.

Hoorah~

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