Within and outside Beifeng City, there was complete silence.

The image of two deities in confrontation made all beings tremble with fear and unease.

It is always said that when gods fight, the lesser spirits suffer.

Should these two deities truly come into conflict, not to mention Beifeng City, even the entirety of Ice City would cease to exist!

The atmosphere was oppressively terrifying.

It seemed as though in the whole world, only Lord Immortal Goat remained smiling...

The dialogue between deities did not require speech.

Thus the people were unaware of what the two deities had said.

But from Lord Immortal Goat's actions, some things could be inferred by the people.

Before the eyes of the world, it presented a ball of mist with both hands.

One party with a cold, frowning face, the other with a smile in accompaniment.

Anyone could see that Divine·Immortal Goat was adopting a very low stance, probably offering an apology.

After a lengthy silent negotiation between the two deities, North Wind finally accepted the apology with a cold face.

Then, North Wind gave Immortal Goat another cold glance, as if expressing dissatisfaction or perhaps issuing a warning or threat.

Immortal Goat bowed once more with a smile, and only then did the figure of North Wind gradually disperse.

The people in the city had knelt with bowed heads the entire time, unaware of what had transpired.

Those outside the ancient city saw everything clearly, with many capturing the moment on phones and cameras.

This was also the outcome Immortal Goat wanted.

You want to regain face, huh?

It's just a small matter, here you go.

Have I not bowed before everyone as a gesture of apology, is that enough?

Not enough?

Should I smile even more courteously?

"Let's go, take her back to Luoxian Mountain."

Lord Immortal Goat's phantom dissipated, and a telepathic message reached Lu Ran's mind.

Lu Ran was extremely grateful and also filled with guilt.

He didn't know just how much Lord Immortal Goat had sacrificed, or how humbly it had pleaded, to appease North Wind's anger.

This disaster he had caused was far too great.

"Lord Immortal Goat, you..."

"Leave the sphere of influence of North Wind!" The telepathic voice descended again, stern in tone, "Now!"

"Yes!" Lu Ran nodded firmly, leaving further discussion until they were back on the mountain.

With one arm, he supported Deng Yuxiang's back and with the other, he slipped under her knees, cradling her in a princess carry.

Such a carry should have been romantic.

Or possibly doting.

Alas, these two were truly in too pitiful a state.

Lu Ran was covered in cuts, Deng Yuxiang was covered in blood.

As Lu Ran moved, blood traced his steps, staining the white snow red.

It was tragically beautiful yet heroic.

With the deities gone, heavy, ragged breaths could be heard both inside and outside the Martial Arts Arena.

The people, who had been tense, finally relaxed, awkwardly collapsing onto the snow-covered ground, feeling the relief of surviving disaster.

"What just happened?"

"That was terrifying, felt like I died for a moment."

"Is Heavenly Pride Lu taking Senior Sister Deng away?"

"Ah??"

Amidst murmurs, everyone looked toward the two bloodied figures on the Martial Arts Arena.

"Manni," Lu Ran called out loudly, "Moonlight Spell."

In the Snow Forest, tears shimmered in Bai Manni's eyes as she excitedly fumbled with her hand seals.

Caster Divine Skill·Moonlight Spell!

This skill could infuse the target with vitality, hastening the healing of wounds.

So... I can cast it now?

Never mind, since Lu Ran said so, then it must be okay!

Of course, Bai Manni did not want her boyfriend's sister to die, but not just anyone has the courage to defy a deity.

Or to phrase it differently, common folk always treat deities with immense respect and servility.

A person like Lu Ran, acting so insolently and even daring to snatch someone from a god's clutches, was an exceptional anomaly.

At first, when Lu Ran saved the seriously injured Deng Yuxiang, Bai Manni didn't dare cast her spell.

This was Beifeng City!

Lu Ran had not yet successfully negotiated with City Lord Hu, everything was still unresolved, and if Bai Manni acted rashly and made things worse, what then?

Moreover, the North Wind Disciples in the forest were not to be underestimated!

What Lu Ran could do did not mean Bai Manni had the capability or the right to do the same.

Then, with the appearance of the two deities, Bai Manni was even more hesitant to use the Moonlight Spell!

At one moment, Divine·Beifeng was even prepared to personally claim Deng Yuxiang's life!

How could a lowly ant of the Human Clan dare to make the slightest move?

Now, however, things were different!

The deities had left, and Lu Ran gave her a direct command.

Even so, Bai Manni, in the midst of mustering her efforts to cast the spell, was still scared out of her wits.

Because she was unaware of the full story.

But faced with Lu Ran's command, Bai Manni chose to obey unconditionally!

"Whew~"

One by one, the characters for "moon" appeared, radiating in milky white light, revolving around Lu Ran.

"Master Lu." Hu City stood up, brushing snow from his knees and gazing in the direction of Lu Ran.

Lu Ran was amicable, nodding and saying, "City Lord Hu, with matters thus resolved, I will take my leave now.

It was an honor to meet today!"

As Lu Ran finished his sentence, whispers immediately erupted all around.

Truthfully, people were mentally prepared for this outcome.

After all, both deities had left, and Lu Ran had asked for the Moonlight Spell from a caster believer outside the arena.

All signs suggested that the matter was fully concluded!

"Is it over? Heavenly Pride Lu said it's done?"

"Fantastic! Senior Sister Deng doesn't have to die!"

"Really? After all the commotion, it just ends like this? Is Lu Ran lying?"

"You fool! Lord Beifeng's statue still stands tall right here, how could Lu Ran dare to lie?"

"Holy shit, that's incredible! They managed to bring a deity and actually saved someone?"

"Senior Sister Deng really gets to live..."

"Ah?? He's just... just leaving?"

Amidst the murmuring, City Lord Hu cleared his throat.

The area went silent.

Just as Hu City was about to speak, Liao Wushuang stood up from a nearby patch of snow.

Her face was deathly pale, and her voice trembled, "You... you!"

In an instant, all eyes turned to Liao Wushuang.

With her hair already white, her disheveled appearance now made her look like a madwoman.

Her emotions had been on a rollercoaster in a short period, from tears of joy with a deity defending her, to utter shock at the arrival of Immortal Goat.

Then to rage and inward curses at Immortal Goat's presence.

Liao Wushuang's worries grew, uncertain of success, and yet, in the end, Lord Beifeng took action!

When Divine·Beifeng aimed to end Deng Yuxiang's life, Liao Wushuang's face was filled with mockery, her heart soaring with pleasure!

But then came Immortal Goat once more!

And Liao Wushuang's heart plummeted to the depths.

Deng Yuxiang...

Deng! Yuxiang!

Why you?

Why can't you just die?

Must Lu Ran risk it all just to keep you safe?

Liao Wushuang could barely imagine the price Lu Ran had paid.

After all, what deity would make their presence known amongst mortals so easily?

For Lu Ran to summon Immortal Goat once was already extraordinary and earthshaking.

And he had even managed to bring it a second time?!

The progression of events now far exceeded the issue at hand.

It became Liao Wushuang's obsession, her demon.

She needed a result!

Yet, Liao Wushuang's greatest reliance, the deity she devoutly worshipped, just left like that.

Without giving her as much as a glance.

Divine·Beifeng was indeed ruthless and cold-hearted.

Deep inside, it had never cared for the worthless, lowly ants.

At this moment, before Liao Wushuang's incredulous eyes, Lu Ran hoisted Deng Yuxiang and strode away!

Her world,

Collapsed entirely.

"Take Liao Wushuang to rest." City Lord Hu raised his hand, signaling.

From the Snow Forest, eight North Wind Disciples flew swiftly over, surrounding Liao Wushuang.

Their attire was distinctive, all dressed in black gear and wearing black masks, faces unseen.

What was called sending off...

More resembled an escort?

Hu City silently watched Liao Wushuang, his eyes dark and indecipherable.

Only when Lu Ran stepped forward did Hu City turn his gaze to the bloodied figure: "It was an honor to meet Master Lu today," he finally spoke.

While Hu City appeared calm on the surface, he was internally filled with awe.

Indeed, a great reputation is never unearned!

This first Heavenly Pride of Da Xia was formidable...

Master Lu was willing to admit his wrongdoings to the Beifeng Sect.

And he was also willing to bow to the Beifeng City Lord.

But Lu Ran refused to persuade Deng Yuxiang to surrender in front of Liao Wushuang.

Nor would he kneel before Divine·Beifeng.

Amidst such contrasts, City Lord Hu was astounded and profoundly shaken.

Only his expressionless face helped hide his multitude of emotions.

"Take care, City Lord Hu, until we meet again." Lu Ran nodded in acknowledgment.

"Until we meet again," City Lord Hu returned the nod just as slightly.

The two Human World Sect Masters passed by each other.

Following the end of the negotiations between the two Sect Masters, Hu Jiaojiao rushed over, "Let's go, to the infirmary, I've already contacted the doctors!"

Lu Ran shook his head, "I can't stay here, we must leave now."

Understanding the gist, Hu Jiaojiao anxiously suggested, "Then I'll call the doctor to the city gates!"

Lu Ran shook his head again, "Her body is of the River Grade, the River Realm's Moonlight Spell is sufficient.

It's enough if the bleeding stops, and the Moonlight has already started replenishing her life force, her body can recuperate later."

As he spoke, Lu Ran turned to Deng Yutang who had come over: "Go to your sister's residence, take out our luggage.

Also, book the tickets along the way.

Train, plane, anything is fine, head for the nearest province, the soonest available."

When Lu Ran mentioned "neighboring province," everyone understood the implications behind those words.

Deng Yutang's eyes reddened but raised no objections, nodding repeatedly, "Alright, I'll book right away..."

As he left, Lu Ran turned his head, looking at the worried and anxious Hu Jiaojiao and gave a slight nod: "Miss Hu."

"Ah?"

"I'm deeply grateful, go back, don't follow me too close."

Lu Ran left half the sentence unsaid: This wouldn't be good for you.

"I..." Hu Jiaojiao opened her mouth, disregarding much, only hearing the words of thanks.

It seemed she hadn't done much.

Even resorting to her grandfather hadn't been enough to save her best friend's life.

And Lu Ran...

Hu Jiaojiao watched Lu Ran's face, now congealed with blood, and she recalled his chuckling from the night before in the grove.

He had laughed and said, "I bet your best friend won't die."

At that moment, Hu Jiaojiao had been quite irritated by Lu Ran's attitude!

But today, Lu Ran had turned those joking words into a promise.

And he fulfilled it to the extreme!

He did everything possible – and impossible...

Lu Ran stepped in to save Deng Yuxiang, bearing the weight of his wounded body, lowering his proud head to admit his sins to the Beifeng Sect.

But that path led nowhere.

Thwarted once, Lu Ran revealed his identity as the Sect Master of the Immortal Sheep Sect·Human World

Once more, he lowered his head, apologizing to the Beifeng City Lord, all to safeguard Deng Yuxiang's life.

But that path, too, was cut off.

When Divine·Beifeng appeared, Hu Jiaojiao had already lost all hope.

This was the deity she worshipped, and she had never like now wished not to witness a divine manifestation.

But North Wind came to advocate for Liao Wushuang.

Her best friend's death was a foregone conclusion.

There was no hope left.

But in the very next moment, she saw a deity's phantom emerge above Lu Ran!

At that time, Hu Jiaojiao's mind echoed with Lu Ran's words again:

"I bet your best friend won't die!"

The man who had spoken so casually and laughingly last night...

Now carried the critically injured and unconscious Deng Yuxiang out of the Martial Arts Arena.

Beneath everyone's gaze,

He made his exit from Beifeng City.

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