Although Lu Ran wanted to continue fighting, after Sun Zhengfang examined him, he ultimately sent him to the nearest shelter.

Sun Zhengfang was undoubtedly a very excellent primary care physician.

He could heal wounds, soothe the mind, and even help patients recover their strength more quickly.

But all this was predicated on the patient's body functions being within the range of "normal wear and tear."

For someone like Lu Ran, who had unleashed powerful moves and overdrawed his body, Divine Technique·Biwu Holy Light couldn't cure him—he needed rest!

And when Lu Ran was supported into the West River Gymnasium, a huge cheer erupted from inside the venue!

Thousands of citizens sought refuge there, and on every Night of Ghosts, the atmosphere inside was heavy and filled with dread.

Only this night!

The people were incredibly excited, as if they wanted to flip the roof of the gymnasium, and the commotion lasted for a very long time.

Most of the citizens had been watching "Heavenly Pride," and, of course, they knew that Lu Ran had fought with all his might to repel the Paper Kite Clan·Night of Ghosts!

Without that special event, the danger level of the night plummeted, and many, many lives would be spared.

Who knows how many families, through Lu Ran's desperate fight, would be able to reunite the next day.

The people in the gymnasium cheered and applauded thunderously, their faces filled with respect, gratitude, and tears welling up.

It was a cheer for Lu Ran.

It was also the people releasing repressed emotions, expressing their attitude towards this world filled with hardship.

Such a scene was naturally broadcasted into thousands of homes through cameras.

Countless people of Da Xia watched with tears welling up in their eyes.

The majority of viewers at the scene were themselves inside shelters in their own cities, listening to the roar and cries of battle outside, spending the night in terror.

What a profound empathy it was!

Lu Ran,

had already become a symbolic figure of Rain Alley City, as well as the spiritual anchor for very many people.

There was no need for "Heavenly Pride" to rate him.

The people, with their hoarse voices from shouting and their hands red from clapping, had already rated Lu Ran.

"Let's go." Lu Ran lowered his head and gently tugged at Jiang Ruyi's clothes.

Many people were using their phones, filming the two from various angles.

Lu Ran's subtle action naturally couldn't escape so many cameras.

The brave and unparalleled Lu Tianjiao, showing such a docile gesture, was full of contrast; he would likely be turned into a gif again...

"Okay," Jiang Ruyi whispered in response.

She, led by several Moon Gazers, supported Lu Ran past the sidelines and towards a separate resting room.

It was all thanks to the Moon Gazers maintaining order; otherwise, the path to the resting room wouldn't have been so easy to navigate.

They finally arrived at an office where the Moon Gazers politely bid farewell and left, leaving only the two of them inside. Only then did Lu Ran heave a sigh of relief.

Lu Ran took off the hidden camera with one swift move and said, "You take yours off too."

Jiang Ruyi gently removed his gear and raincoat for him, her movements tender, "Leaving the scene is due to circumstances, at most they'll dock your points.

But turning off the camera, that's against the rules, and they'll cancel your score."

Lu Ran: "Didn't turn it off, just took it off."

He didn't want people to see his weak side.

Lu Ran always believed that Heavenly Pride should display a strong demeanor and an uplifting spirit.

Not a pale face and a picture of illness.

Jiang Ruyi helped Lu Ran onto the small bed, then grabbed a plastic stool and sat by the bed, quietly saying, "Sleep."

Lu Ran was silent for a moment, then said, "Took it off."

"Okay, good," this time, Jiang Ruyi did not refuse Lu Ran.

She took off the camera attached to the side of her head, placed it on the office desk not far away, and after turning off the lights in the office, she sat back down by the bed.

In the somewhat dim room, Jiang Ruyi's soft voice could be heard again:

"Sleep."

The camera placed on the office desk captured the two figures.

One was lying on the bed resting, the other sitting by the bed, quietly keeping guard.

This office was located inside the building, without any windows, but above the door, there was a pane of glass.

The light from outside shone through the glass and into the room, dividing the bed area at the edge.

Lu Ran slept in the dark, while Jiang Ruyi's silhouette was blurred against the light.

She still wore her oversized raincoat, not showing off her impressive curves.

Faintly visible was one of her hands, gently picking up Lu Ran's palm.

Thus, a unique live broadcast session emerged.

The other 49 Heavenly Pride channels were all deeply immersed in fierce battles.

Only Lu Ran's channel was tranquil, with light and shadow intermingled.

"Sister Ruyi is so tender~"

"@Wu Lie River University, @Wu Lie River University!!!"

"Fine, my lady, I'll listen to you, going to sleep right away, turning off the device!"

"Eh? Is this pioneering a new track, live broadcasting sleep? Others are fighting until the sky darkens, and you're coming on Heavenly Pride to sleep?"

"Are you new here? If you don't understand the situation, don't blabber! Ran Shen just pushed back the Night of Ghosts, so what's wrong with sleeping for a bit?"

"Night of Ghosts? Pushed back? Are you crazy or am I crazy? Do you want to look at what you're saying?"

"Is that true?"

"When did it happen?"

"Just before going to sleep, duh! Hey, don't make a huge fuss over it, it was nothing."

"Ran Shen! Dawn Blade! Divine Weapon Domain is so freaking awesomeeeee!!"

"The young man is really extraordinary, our Human Clan has added another brave warrior..."

"Eye-witnessing it makes us proud!"

"+1!"

Across the water, within the Jiang Mansion.

The Jiang Family couple sat on the sofa, watching the television.

Jiang Zheng, a grown man, watched the image of his daughter on the screen, his eyes surprisingly moist.

The recent battle had unfolded with his daughter soaring high into the night sky, surrounded by danger.

Now that Lu Ran had handled the crisis, rescuing his daughter and everyone living in Rain Alley City like the couple, taking care of Lu Ran was a given.

But the daughter too had gone through a perilous experience; she too needed comforting...

Beside him, his wife Zhuang Jingyi slightly tilted her head, resting it on her husband's shoulder, gently sighing.

The couple would not appear in front of the balcony window, fearing that they might disturb the children on their mission.

But how could the two of them truly be at ease?

Every "Heavenly Pride," they would stay up all night by the television, their hearts undulating with it.

"Meow~" In Zhuang Jingyi's arms, the tabby cat casually licked its paws, oblivious to the state of its owners.

Jiang Zheng whispered softly, "Let's invite them to have a meal at home more often."

Zhuang Jingyi said, "Xiao Ran is in a critical period of advancement; we should disturb him less."

As a mother, Zhuang Jingyi seemed calmer, perhaps because she was a judge.

Jiang Zheng fell silent, no longer speaking.

He actually felt that the stronger the two children, the more danger they faced.

If they, like other Moon Gazers, had always been hovering around the River Realm·Third Rank, then their battlefield would likely have been limited to the Night of Ghosts in Rain Alley City.

Once Lu Ran advanced to the River Realm, of course, he would bear greater responsibility.

Jiang Zheng indeed hoped for a strong son-in-law, but being too outstanding could become a burden.

"Meow~"

Jiang Zheng glanced at the cat in his wife's arms, then back at the television.

His daughter on the screen was still immobile, quietly sitting by the bed.

In fact, from the moment Jiang Ruyi had successfully Worshiped God, she was in a different world from her parents.

Fortunately, in that other world, she had found someone who truly cared for her.

Only that person...

It was uncertain where he would lead her.

Jiang Zheng felt powerless, only able to watch from a distance as his daughter drifted further away.

The Jiang Family couple sat on the sofa all night, and Jiang Ruyi also remained by the bed all night.

Strangely, the viewership for Lu Ran's live broadcast remained high!

As the news of Lu Ran activating the Divine Weapon Domain and repelling Night of Ghosts spread, the channel's heat didn't wane but instead surged, staying at the top of the list.

That night, she guarded him.

But also countless others were guarding the two of them.

The affection Lu Ran and Jiang Ruyi had for each other was evident to everyone.

In a world suffering, flowers that bloom are all the more radiant.

This radiant flower was now the object of the world's admiration and blessings.

It was just unknown how long it could bloom in these ruins.

The third installment of "Heavenly Pride" finally drew to a close after daybreak.

With the live broadcast disconnected, millions of viewers were left without a home, instead rushing to various forums, stirring up a storm.

People discussed Lu Ran's relationship with the Yan Zhi Clan, the retreat of the Paper Kite Clan, the Dawn Blade, and the effects of the Divine Weapon Domain.

People had even given the Divine Weapon Domain various names.

Rosy clouds soaring, Dawn Array, Rainbow Clouds...

Until a post appeared that left everyone feeling hollow.

"Heavenly Pride" had already reached its third installment!

According to the program's plan, there were only five installments of "Heavenly Pride."

The hundred Heavenly Prides accompanying the world would be determined on the fifteenth day of the twelfth month, and then they would leave everyone.

The next edition would still feature flowers competing in beauty, but it would no longer be these people.

Lu Ran was unaware of the world's hustle and bustle, but he and the people shared the same feeling.

Empty!

Not a feeling in the heart, but a physical one.

Too damn empty...

Lu Ran was brought back home by Jiang Ruyi, bathed, and changed clothes; then he collapsed onto the bed once more.

"Really beat," Lu Ran grimaced.

This after-effect of overexerting the body was significant.

While showering earlier, he had to sit on the ground to wash, nearly unable to stand up with his limbs feeling weak.

He held back and held back, still not calling for Jiang Ruyi to come in and help him out.

Well... pride mattered.

Once his body recovered, he'd have to properly test out the Dawn Blade and see where the limit lay.

Lu Ran grabbed the blanket with one hand, trying several times to pull it over himself.

Suddenly, a delicate hand reached over, grabbing the blanket and helping him cover up, gently tucking in the corners.

Lu Ran: "..."

"Hehe~" Jiang Ruyi let out a light laugh.

Looking at Lu Ran, who was helpless in life, she found it amusing and also pitied him.

Jiang Ruyi placed her hands on either side of Lu Ran's body, leaning over to look at him: "Now, is it my turn to bully you?"

Lu Ran: ???

Jiang Ruyi slightly raised her eyebrows, the corners of her mouth curling up.

With an embarrassed expression, Lu Ran hastily said, "No, no, no, I was wrong, so wrong.

Heroine, please spare this poor dog's life..."

Jiang Ruyi laughed silently, only lightly tapping Lu Ran's forehead with her finger.

Then, she turned and left, lazily straightening her hair with one hand, leaving behind an unruffled and graceful silhouette for Lu Ran.

Lu Ran felt anxious in his heart!

"Click."

The door closed.

Jiang Ruyi, leaning against the door, suddenly changed her expression, with drooping eyelids and cheeks as if on fire.

That jerk, scared to death.

Let's see if you dare to bully me again.

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