Spears fell like rain, leaving a scene of devastation in their wake.

Guan Yiren sped away on her flying sword, her movements incredibly swift as she made her escape.

Niu Zhengzheng, already on the edge of the battlefield, stomped the ground beneath him, and his burly frame shot towards the road, like a cannonball hitting pavement.

Wang Ling weaved through the chaos, skillfully dodging the most dangerous attacks, and quickly retreated to the edge of the plaza.

The Human Clan squad each displayed their magical abilities, timely evading the onslaught.

But the Evil Demons weren't so fortunate!

Formed of black fog, the spears poured down like torrential rain, piercing through the bodies of countless Evil Demons.

The plaza suffered the same fate.

The black spear rainstorm completely devastated the ground. The sound of shattered stone tiles was relentless.

"Whimper~"

"Hiss..."

"AAAAHHHHH!!!" The piercing screams of agony made everyone's blood run cold.

Lu Ran, however, was overjoyed.

As the saying goes: these are all perfectly good, fresh Dead Souls!

It doesn't matter who killed the Evil Demons.

What matters is,

after you die, you belong to me~

"How terrifying," whispered Qiao Yuansi, looking at the ghastly sight.

As the Evil Technique·Evil Cloud Spear Technique unfolded, people could judge by the range of the spell, the intensity, and the density of the spear rain.

This was a River Grade Evil Technique!

Chances were, this Evil Spear Emperor was from the River Realm.

Precision in wording was necessary here—"chances were."

Because the Evil Spear Emperor had quite the cunning mind!

He had the ability to play mind games and deceive others. Perhaps he had purposefully lowered the quality of the Evil Technique to lull the Human Clan into complacency.

But then again, the Evil Spear Emperor most likely wouldn't bother with such tricks against Wang Ling.

This is where racial characteristics came into play!

The clansmen of the Evil Spear Emperor held themselves in high esteem, proud and arrogant.

If he was truly a River Realm Demon Monarch, he would consider it beneath him to scheme against the mere humans of the River Grade.

At the very least, you'd have to catch the Evil Spear Emperor's full attention, perhaps even be above his level, to be worthy of his direct gaze.

Such is their arrogance!

Moreover, this trait of "only I am worthy" from the Evil Spear Emperor also greatly relieved the Human Clan.

Such a formidable creature, if they could unite...

The military might not even be able to defend against the Demon Cave!

"Phew~"

Lu Ran raised his eyebrows slightly.

Above, the Evil Spear Emperor, standing on a black cloud, charged straight towards Wang Ling.

The techniques of the Evil Spear Emperor Clan and the Qiang Xiu sect shared many similarities.

But the core Instant Teleportation Technique was absent in the Evil Spear Emperor.

Perhaps,

that's one of the reasons the Human Clan hasn't been wiped out yet.

Imagine the thick-headed Evil Dog Clan combined with Instant Teleportation—the threat would skyrocket!

If the Evil Spear Emperor had Instant Teleportation...

The Human Clan would truly have nowhere to run!

"Die!" Wang Ling thrust his spear once more.

The spear stream roared, heading straight for the Evil Spear Emperor.

"Heh," sneered the Evil Spear Emperor.

His peerless face held a dismissive derision—quite the air of a scornful prince, no?

This was Lu Ran's first in-person sighting of the Evil Spear Emperor, and he couldn't help but think less of his opponent...

Suddenly, the Evil Spear Emperor leaned to the left.

The black cloud beneath him shifted sideways, moving with exceptional speed, easily dodging the spear stream.

Lucky that the cloud was black!

Had it been white, would it not have turned into the Cloud Somersault of a certain Great Sage?

"TAH!" roared Wang Ling, ascending step by step.

The Gun Corpse Believers too could ride the clouds.

However, Wang Ling had to climb into the sky on his own.

With each step he took, a small white cloud would appear beneath his foot.

In a flash, the two combatants were locked in a fierce battle in the night sky!

"Your teammate has quite the skill in martial arts, doesn't he?"

Lu Ran, with eyes and ears open in all directions, controlled the Silent Night Blade with his mind, cutting down Evil Demons nearby.

"It's a family technique, very powerful," replied Qiao Yuansi, her little hand still resting on her lower abdomen, clutching Lu Ran's arm.

Sensing that her brother wanted to withdraw his arm, she suddenly held on tighter.

"Yuansi?" Lu Ran questioned.

Qiao Yuansi pouted but remained silent.

She knew she shouldn't do this, but...

Being in her brother's arms was just too reassuring!

You see, right before their eyes, was a plaza being destroyed, covered with limbs and flesh.

Such a horrifying scene could instill panic in anyone.

And oddly, Qiao Yuansi discovered she wasn't really scared or worried at all?

After a few seconds, her rational side won over, and she finally let go of Lu Ran's arm.

No one else noticed this detail.

After all, their attention was mostly fixed on the battle above.

The duel of the spears had everyone on edge and thoroughly exhilarated.

"Instant Teleportation, ah, continuous Instant Teleportation! It's simply a dream technique!"

"That Qiang Xiu Disciple is not doing so well, his attacks are ferocious, but he can't break through."

"Where's Ran Shen? Go for it!"

"General Ran is clearing out the minions there."

"What? Ran Shen is still farming?"

"In a life-or-death fight between bitter enemies, isn't it inappropriate for Ran to interfere? Plus, there are quite a few Evil Demons around... OH SHIT!"

"No, no!!!"

In the night sky, the Evil Spear Emperor unexpectedly stabbed through Wang Ling's heart!

Along with the protective shield from the Bright Fire Cage, Wang Ling's water armor, and even his heart, all were punctured at once?

Yes, and no!

Indeed, the shield provided by the Bright Fire Cage was shattered by the gold spear.

But Wang Ling had intentionally canceled his water armor, allowing the Evil Spear Emperor to pierce his chest.

Using this opportunity, Wang Ling finally thrust his spear towards the Evil Spear Emperor's face!

Was Wang Ling trading his life for a chance to strike?

No, his body turned into mist!

To be precise, Wang Ling's chest turned into thin wisps of fog.

Spear Withering Divine Skill·Shattering Cloud Body!

The Martial Monk Believers could turn their bodies into a Golden Body, and the West Desolation Believers could turn their bodies into a Sand Body.

But the Qiang Xiu Believers,

could beseech the gods to turn a part of their bodies, temporarily, into a Cloud Body!

This technique was for survival.

But it could also be used to achieve a surprise victory!

"Die!"

Wang Ling's eyes were filled with rage as his Heavenly Star Spear, with a sound that split the air, aimed directly at his enemy's face.

"Heh," the Evil Spear Emperor laughed coldly again.

Full of mockery.

It was maddening to hear!

Suddenly, the Evil Spear Emperor's body tilted back, with the black cloud beneath him shifting backward.

The tip of the Heavenly Star Spear, just an inch from the Evil Spear Emperor's nose.

Yet, unable to penetrate.

Such precision in controlling the distance almost felt humiliating.

With a sneer on his face, the Evil Spear Emperor seemed to be toying with the Human Clan.

In the night sky,

Wang Ling thrust his spear forward, while the Evil Spear Emperor moved backward on his cloud.

"Phew~"

The Evil Spear Emperor's extravagant black and golden robe swished forward.

The Evil Technique·Evil Cloud Robe!

This defensive garment was now being used to swat flies.

"AAAH!!"

Wang Ling screamed as he was struck and sent flying.

His chest had turned to mist, not the entire body.

"Thunk!" The sound reverberated as Wang Ling crashed heavily into the ground, dust billowing and stones scattering.

"Wang Ling!"

"Skull!" Shouted Niu and Qiao in horror.

Guan Yiren's eyes narrowed as her quick hands drew a swift sword flower.

"Whoosh~ Whoosh~"

Two frosty sword energies aimed straight at the Evil Spear Emperor.

The Evil Spear Emperor flying backward suddenly stalled, then sharply dived down, aiming for his mortal enemy.

"Whirl~"

His beautiful and luxurious black and gold robe swayed, withstanding the frosty sword energies.

"Huh?"

The Evil Spear Emperor's expression changed as he abruptly tilted his head.

A keen martial instinct saved his life!

"Whoosh~"

A Black Luminous Stone Blade whizzed past his neck.

A strand of pitch-black hair was severed, drifting away with the wind.

"Shhh—"

With the sound of Immortal Fog spraying, a figure slid back, stopping in front of Wang Ling.

The Evil Spear Emperor halted abruptly, looking at the Human Clan youth below.

Dressed in black, with a cap and a mask, holding a gleaming Heavenly Star Blade.

"Brother..." Qiao Yuansi clenched her small fists, gazing at her brother from a distance.

Guan Yiren and Niu Zhengzheng breathed a sigh of relief.

Still fighting, they kept a close watch on the situation.

"Ran, Ran bro."

Wang Ling lay in the rubble, blood spilling from his mouth as he looked up at the figure blocking his path.

Lu Ran wanted to say, "You were too hasty."

Considering "Heavenly Pride," he didn't point it out then and there.

If someone pulled the footage frame by frame, it would be enough for Wang Ling to handle.

If Lu Ran openly criticized the fight, Wang Ling's pressure would become immense.

Just now, Wang Ling could have escaped.

Regroup and seek another opportunity.

But in the blink of an eye, the temptation of the Evil Demon, so close to his reach, ensnared Wang Ling's heart completely...

The Evil Spear Emperor was indeed formidable!

Controlling the distance, with just an inch between his nose and the spear tip, he hooked Wang Ling like a hooked fish...

The live broadcast was chaos:

"Damn, I nearly keeled over in shock; that robe slap almost hit me in the face!"

"As expected of the Spear Emperor, too strong!"

"Wuwuwu~ General Ran finally arrived!"

"Kill him! Kill him! What's this high and mighty, cold and heartless emperor act? Just looking at him annoys me!"

"Rebellion! General Ran! Let's rise up!"

"Da."

That was the sound of Lu Ran tapping the ground lightly with the Eight Desolate Blade.

The Evil Spear Emperor's indifferent face finally changed.

The hat and mask obscured most of the Human Clan youth's features.

Even more eerie, this Human Clan youth was even closing his eyes?

The Evil Spear Emperor, unable to observe, could only sense the young man's formidable presence and felt his strength was immense!

The proud Evil Spear Emperor,

for the first time since his existence, seriously acknowledged an opponent.

The unapproachable Evil Spear Emperor,

in response to Lu Ran's provocative actions, chose to land on the ground.

Lu Ran nodded silently to himself.

The Evil Spear Emperor did possess a shrewd mind, but he also had an imperial dignity that can't be affronted.

Pride,

ultimately, was your downfall.

"Shh—"

Lu Ran surged forward with mist swirling beneath his feet.

Although the Evil Spear Emperor had landed on the ground, the black cloud beneath him lingered.

He promptly retreated, and his trailing robe lashed fiercely at Lu Ran.

Another fly-swat?

"Slap!"

The Evil Spear Emperor's eyes widened in shock: !!!

The tail of the Evil Cloud Robe was actually caught by the Human Clan youth?

This required not only precise timing but also overwhelming strength!

And in the moment the Evil Spear Emperor was caught off guard, the mist under Lu Ran churned.

"Shh—"

Stream Grade·Immortal Hoof,

turned into Jiang Pin·Immortal Hoof!

The godly technique, spanning two Grades, gave Lu Ran's speed a sudden boost!

With one hand grabbing the tail of the robe and lightly tugging, the other holding the blade at his side, silhouettes intertwined in an instant.

Ran Sect Blade Technique First Form·Moon Inquiry!

In the last moment, the Evil Spear Emperor saw Lu Ran's opening eyes.

In his dying breath, a glance that spans eternity.

The Evil Spear Emperor saw the stars of the night sky, saw the sunset's afterglow.

He saw eyes that belonged neither to Wuxi River nor to the ordinary beings.

And in those tranquil and serene pupils, he saw his own face contorting in horror...

"Whoosh!"

With a flash, the blade fell, and the head soared.

Eternity, to the Evil Spear Emperor.

To the world, it was but two seconds, perhaps just one.

The decapitated Spear Emperor lay on his back, sliding away.

The lofty head spilled blood in the air.

Guan, Niu, Wang, and Qiao stared at Lu Ran in stunned silence, watching his bowed head flick the blood droplets from his blade.

In the live broadcast, a brief stasis ensued, then it utterly exploded:

"No way—dude!!!"

"The Qiang Xiu Disciple doesn't care for face?"

"Instant kill? Just... just killed with one strike?"

"What happened to the Qiang Xiu Disciple? Didn't our Ran Shen also just dismantle the Martial Monk Believer?"

"This world, may not be impossible to be surname Ran!"

"Bro, his surname is Lu..."

"Say no more. Ascend to power today!"

"Ascend to power!!!"

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