The sun and moon revolved, and it was a clear morning on the fifteenth.

Inside the Lu residence,

Qiao Yuansi tiptoed out of the master bedroom, looking like a thief.

Her delicate bare feet made no sound, as she didn't even wear slippers for fear of making noise.

The mischievous smile on the young girl's face was irrepressible as she quietly approached the door of the small bedroom and gently turned the doorknob.

She had already imagined the scene where her brother would be startled and jump up...

"Ah!" Qiao Yuansi got a shock herself and hurriedly stepped back.

Had an eye just appeared from the crack of the door she just opened?

Early in the morning,

Why was someone still guarding the door?

"You scared me to death!" Qiao Yuansi puffed her cheeks angrily.

She had turned into a little pufferfish~

Lu Ran hummed softly to himself,

"Little lantern, how ridiculous."

He certainly hadn't been waiting there on purpose.

It was mainly because Lu Ran's ears were too sharp...

Even the Demon Lord of the River Realm couldn't bother me,

And you, a little lantern from the River Realm, think to surprise me with an attack?

"Go wash up, I'll make breakfast," Lu Ran glanced at Qiao Yuansi's attire and then averted his eyes.

Qiao Yuansi probably hadn't brought enough clothes to change into.

Currently, she was wearing a silk nightgown that belonged to Jiang Ruyi.

The problem was, Qiao Yuansi was shorter than Jiang Ruyi.

The nightgown that reached to the calves on the beautiful Ruyi, was already past Qiao Yuansi's ankles...

"Hmph!"

Qiao Yuansi wrinkled her nose at Lu Ran and, flicking her ponytail, turned and ran to the bathroom.

Lu Ran knocked his forehead frustratingly.

Darn it,

She reminded him of her again.

Also, with Little Yuansi being so mischievous, how could he not worry?

"Rosy clouds."

"Buzz~" On the wall, the Dawn Blade quivered lightly.

Lu Ran commanded, "Trouble you tonight to watch over her, just like last time at the Night Charm Demon Cave."

"Buzz!" The Dawn Blade trembled more emphatically, as if accepting a military order.

Lu Ran moved to his computer desk and casually picked up the Heavenly Star Saber.

"Tonight, I'll take Silent Night and you into battle with me," Lu Ran spun the saber.

The Heavenly Star Saber was silent, obviously not yet sentient.

The question loomed!

How to nurture a divine weapon?

Answer: Start with a name!

Lu Ran put down the weapon and headed straight to the kitchen.

As he prepared hot milk, fried eggs, and toast, his mind was full of the Heavenly Star Saber.

What would be a good name?

As the siblings were having breakfast, Qiao Yuansi noticed Lu Ran's preoccupation and immediately asked him about it.

When she heard about her brother's trouble with names, she burst into laughter.

Qiao Yuansi: "That's it?"

Lu Ran: "..."

"You wait, I'll casually come up with ten for you!" Qiao Yuansi said as she left the kitchen.

Watching her energetic departure, Lu Ran felt quite helpless.

When the girl returned, she held a cellphone in her hand,

Flipping through a fantasy novel and muttering, "Oh, my foolish brother~

You better listen good!

Chaotic Cloud! Soaring Illusion! Startled Rainbow! Obscuring Sun! Heavenly Punishment..."

"Stop, stop, stop!" Lu Ran quickly gestured with his hand, "Let's eat first."

Goodness~

Those names, truly, each was more domineering than the last.

Qiao Yuansi muttered, "I haven't even reached ten yet."

Lu Ran helplessly explained, "When I name the saber, it has to link with the Divine Weapon Domain.

Once the name is set, its growth path may also be set. Can't be reckless."

Qiao Yuansi kept looking at her cellphone, suddenly raising her head, her pretty face serious, word by word,

"Eight! Directions! Annihilation!"

Lu Ran was stunned.

No! What are you doing?

Your brother has a God Demon Sculpture Garden, and even I'm not that ruthless?

Eight Directions Annihilation?

If you stretch the meaning of Eight Directions, it seems you might also imply "all under heaven."

"How about it?" Qiao Yuansi was quite excited. "Tianchen Steel is top-notch material in Da Xia!

It's so hard and sharp, its destructive power so strong, it should be Eight Directions Anni... Mmm!"

Lu Ran stuffed a piece of toast into the pouting girl's mouth.

Qiao Yuansi, still with wide eyes, looked expectantly at Lu Ran.

Lu Ran added a fried egg to her plate: "I'll think about it some more."

Actually, he had some ideas.

He wanted to link this saber to the Divine Ruins.

Not only to pass the challenge in three months, but he also thought of using the saber's help to triumph mightily in the world beyond the Divine Ruins.

Then his sister comes up with "Ten Directions"!

Prestige jumped up just like that~

After breakfast, Lu Ran was washing dishes in the kitchen.

Suddenly, from the living room couch, his sister yelped, "Aiya!"

"What's wrong?"

"I missed something!" Qiao Yuansi, holding her cellphone, ran over, "I just found a proper term, Ten Directions Annihilation!"

Lu Ran: "..."

How did two more directions suddenly appear?

"It's a Buddhist term... Eh?" Qiao Yuansi looked at the caller ID on her screen and promptly answered, "Hello?"

Lu Ran, with his sharp ears, heard Wang Ling's voice on the other end.

"Okay! In ten minutes, we'll head out," Qiao Yuansi hung up the phone, "Brother, hurry up with the dishes, I'm going to change clothes!"

Saying this, Little Yuanxi dashed away like a whirlwind.

Lu Ran shook his head and smiled.

Indeed, the name of the saber is very prestigious.

But you also need to consider my Divine Weapon Domain!

Do you mean to say I need to annihilate all ten directions before the Heavenly Star Saber can advance to a divine weapon?

That's nonsense!

Ten minutes later.

The siblings, both dressed in sleek black battle attire and carrying their weapons, left their home.

Today's Rain Alley City enjoyed rare good weather, with no wind or snow.

In front of the apartment building, a large G car was conspicuously parked there, reflecting the grand style of the young masters from Beijing.

Normally on the fifteenth, Lu Ran would have walked.

But today was indeed special; Lu Ran's mission location was not in the West River area but at the City Center Square.

"Morning, Ran brother, Yuanxi," Wang Ling, looking out the car window, greeted them cheerfully.

"Is Yiren sister not coming?" Qiao Yuansi quickly got on the car.

Wang Ling: "Yiren and Old Niu are waiting for us at the Wu Lie Building."

These past two days, the trio from Beijing had been staying in the Wu Lie Building and had already familiarized themselves with several blocks near the City Center Square.

As Lu Ran got into the car, Wang Ling said, "By the way, brother Ran."

"Hmm?"

"My uncle is somewhat aloof, completely immersed in cultivation and not good at interacting with people. You might meet him, so I want to apologize in advance..."

Lu Ran smiled, "Your uncle is a comrade-in-arms, a senior, don't worry."

This Wang Ling, truly a meticulous person.

"Alright~" Wang Ling hit the gas pedal and the car drove out of the complex.

The journey was smooth, and the Moon Gazer team they encountered along the way, recognizing the license plate from Beijing, did not stop them.

Probably, they were already notified.

"Brother, how are you considering?" Qiao Yuansi looked at Lu Ran.

Lu Ran said, "Forget about ten directions or eight directions, let it be Eight Desolates."

"Eight Desolate Annihilation?" Qiao Yuanxi blinked.

Lu Ran nodded.

"Eight Desolates" also implies all directions, "all under heaven."

"Eight Desolates" can also denote some remote places.

For Lu Ran, the world behind the Divine Ruins was a distant place.

...

Soon, the vehicle arrived east of the Wu Lie Building and entered the parking area.

Everyone got out of the car in succession, and the Moon Gazer soldiers stationed in front of the building actually saluted Lu Ran.

"Lu Heavenly Pride!"

"Lu Heavenly Pride!"

The robust voices made Lu Ran a bit embarrassed.

This was an honor Lu Ran had never experienced before, but he was undoubtedly deserving of it.

On one hand, he had been promoted to the River Realm.

On the other hand, he had always fought valiantly for Rain Alley City, saving countless soldiers and civilians' lives.

He definitely deserved it!

Lu Ran was not military or police and did not have the corresponding status to return the salute, so he instead adopted the Immortal Sheep Sect's etiquette and cupped a fist towards the soldiers.

One of the Moon Gazer members continued respectfully,

"Captain Ge instructed that when Lu Heavenly Pride arrives, please come to the top floor for a talk."

"Alright." Lu Ran turned to look at Qiao Yuansi, "Do you want to come see?"

Qioa Yuanxi waved her hands quickly, "Nope! I'm going to find Yiren sister."

The youngsters from Beijing, though they could stay in the Wu Lie Building, did not have the privilege to enter the top floor.

"I'll be right down."

Lu Ran said casually, nodded to Wang Ling, and followed a Moon Gazer member through the main building entrance.

As he moved step by step, Lu Ran's gaze lingered slightly at a pillar on the first floor.

It had been cleaned spotlessly,

No more fresh blood on the ground,

No more mangled corpse of Hu Dingtian.

Suddenly, Lu Ran understood something.

Why some elderly can sit for an entire afternoon without moving.

Because they have experienced too much.

Wherever they look, they see memories.

The elevator reached the 68th floor, and Lu Ran stepped in.

Inside the vast space, many figures were busily engaged.

Many workstations, many phones and computers, and a wall filled with large screens.

On them were countless small squares, surveillance feeds from various parts of Rain Alley.

Was this the command center?

"Little Lu is here," Ge Bin spoke up and came forward to meet him.

One sentence made many people stop their tasks and look toward the elevator.

Gradually, the entire vast hall quieted down.

Countless fervent gazes fell on Lu Ran.

The soldiers silently welcomed another great power of the River Realm stepping into the very top floor of Wu Lie Building in Rain Alley City.

Unlike other external powers from the River Realm.

Lu Ran was from Rain Alley.

Born here, grew up here.

Fought here, step by step, he had reached this place.

Ge Bin: "Come, let me show you around."

Lu Ran habitually lowered his hat brim, "Sister Yuxiang said she particularly likes to look out from one spot."

Ge Bin smiled and pointed to a large floor-to-ceiling window far away, "Right there."

"Is the view good from there?"

"Yes, you can see the Wu Lie River."

Lu Ran nodded and walked over.

Through the large window, the desolate cityscape was fully visible.

Using his Extreme Vision, he followed the Wu Lie River to the abandoned neighborhood on its bank.

Looking down, Lu Ran took out his phone and dialed a number.

A few seconds later, a familiar female voice came through, "Little Lu Ran?"

"Guess where I am? Here's a hint, a place you've once stood."

The woman chuckled lightly, "On the bank of the Wu Lie River? You've asked me this before."

Lu Ran: "Not there."

A moment of silence on the other end, and then a surprised voice came, "Wu Lie Building? Have you been promoted to the River Realm?"

Lu Ran's lips curled slightly, "Eight days ago."

Not waiting for a response, Lu Ran continued, "You didn't lie to me. From here, looking down, people are indeed too small to see clearly."

The woman chuckled again, "Little Lu Ran, did you call me just for this?"

"As long as you didn't lie to me," Lu Ran, stubborn, abruptly hung up the phone.

You've been away from Rain Alley for too long.

Maybe, I just wanted to stabilize your mind.

Maybe, I wanted to bring you here, to reminisce.

"Step forward a bit more."

"What?" Lu Ran turned his head and saw Liu Yunlan.

Liu Yunlan, smiling, "Your sister was very carefree, liked to lean sideways against the window."

Lu Ran also smiled, "She really is unconventional."

While saying this, Lu Ran's body honestly followed.

He took a step forward, leaning sideways.

He wanted his gaze to reach far, to look at this city that had suffered so much.

Unexpectedly, at the window, Lu Ran saw his own transparent face.

Quite a Deng Yuxiang!

It had to be you!

Stepping atop this pinnacle of Wu Lie,

You looked, and it turns out you saw yourself!

...

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