"Choose a code name for yourself, sir," Lu Ran beamed with a broad smile.

Poor Sister Xian'er, destined to be the third protector~

Lu Ran looked at Yu Changsheng's handsome face, the more he looked, the more he liked it.

He's a Dragon Carp Grand Healer from the Sea Realm·Fourth Rank!

Tsk tsk~

In the future, wandering in this Holy Spirit Mountain, dying would be quite the challenge, wouldn't it?

Yu Changsheng asked curiously, "Code name?"

Lu Ran pointed to a woman in the distance, "In this realm, we don't want to use our real names, so we choose code names.

My sister's real name is Deng Yuxiang, now she is Ran Sect's first protector, 'Nightmare.'

Yu Changsheng didn't refuse, saying casually, "Just call me Changsheng."

Lu Ran hesitated for a moment, "This code name feels like I'm just calling your name?"

Yu Changsheng is more than a cycle older than Lu Ran, directly calling "Changsheng" seemed a bit impolite?

"Hmm..." Yu Changsheng pondered for a moment, then said fluently, "Then call me Cong Long."

"Cong Long?" Lu Ran blinked.

Deng Yuxiang suddenly spoke, with a hint of admiration in her eyes, "Mr. Yu, quite ambitious."

She obviously understood the meaning of the code name.

And was quite satisfied!

Yu Changsheng looked at the bright and charming yet heroic woman, smiled and nodded, "Likewise."

Lu Ran looked a bit embarrassed and said, "No! I do want to achieve something, but I never thought of ascending the throne!"

Yu Changsheng smiled without saying a word.

Deng Yuxiang still leaned against the big tree, looking at the sky covered with clouds, her lips slightly lifted, "It's not up to you."

Lu Ran: "..."

Yu Changsheng said, "When you're ready to leave, just call me."

He acted as if to dive down, and Lu Ran hurriedly said, "By the way, Mr. Yu, can I ask you about someone?"

"Who?"

"Have you ever heard of Qin Yanzhi? He's a Dust Shadow Believer, twenty-four years old, about one point eight meters tall."

"Never heard of him." Yu Changsheng shook his head, then added, "I haven't heard of a base for that sect's believers in this realm either; Dust Shadow Believers should be quite rare here."

"Oh." Lu Ran sighed slightly in his heart.

They don't even have a hideout?

This childhood friend of Miss Li Rouyin might be hard to find.

Yu Changsheng: "Do you have a past with him?"

Lu Ran shook his head, "A friend entrusted me, wanted to see if he's still alive."

Yu Changsheng nodded and said no more.

Lu Ran added, "Mr. Yu, have you heard of Cheng Xin? He's an Immortal Sheep Believer, has been in this realm for over thirty years.

If he's still alive, he should be nearing sixty, standing over one point seven meters tall..."

"Over thirty years?" Yu Changsheng was slightly surprised.

Seeing Yu Changsheng's reaction, Lu Ran knew he was about to return empty-handed again.

Yu Changsheng also noticed Lu Ran's disappointment and comforted, "The realm of Holy Spirit Mountain is vast. Just because I haven't heard of them doesn't mean something happened to them."

"Mm-hmm." Lu Ran nodded.

Yu Changsheng hesitated for a moment but said, "If this senior entered the mountain more than thirty years ago..."

Lu Ran: "What?"

Yu Changsheng: "As long as he's still alive, he must be exceptionally powerful! Perhaps, he's above."

Lu Ran looked confused, "Above?"

Yu Changsheng held his folding fan and pointed to the sky.

Lu Ran was shocked, "Isn't the sky of the Holy Spirit Mountain Realm a forbidden zone? Anyone trying to fly upward might be shattered by some unknown energy?"

Yu Changsheng gently nodded, "You also said, 'might' be shattered. This world is never short of those itching to move.

Some people don't believe in the supernatural and insist on challenging it.

Some people miss the human world and want to return home.

Perhaps some people are just utterly exhausted, tired of this hopeless life, only seeking a swift release."

Lu Ran slightly parted his lips, turned his head, and exchanged a glance with Deng Yuxiang.

Yu Changsheng smiled, and his smile carried a hint of bitterness, "Believe me, after you've been tortured for ten or eight years in this realm, you might also become numb and despairing, risking everything to fly towards the sky."

Lu Ran asked, "Mr. Yu, have you ever flown towards the sky?"

Yu Changsheng slowly shook his head, "No."

He looked at Lu Ran, and added two more sentences in his heart:

Almost.

If I hadn't met you.

Deng Yuxiang gazed at the sky, her eyes somewhat unfocused, "Up there, is it the way home?"

Yu Changsheng advised, "Since we have a clear goal and can grow wantonly in this realm, it's better to focus on the present.

We'll discuss ascension matters later."

Lu Ran was taken aback, "Ascension?"

Yu Changsheng smiled, "There's no such concept, just my jest.

After all, those who fly upwards, most are smashed to pieces, and few disappear without a trace."

Disappear without a trace?!

Lu Ran looked up at the sky, but unfortunately, it was blanketed by clouds today.

So, those who successfully "ascend" vanish without a trace?

Where did they go?

The human world?

Or is there another Holy Spirit Mountain above?

Yu Changsheng watched the two silently staring at the sky, then slowly sank to the lake's bottom.

It wasn't until much later that Lu Ran snapped out of it.

Mr. Yu is right!

First, I need to fiercely improve myself in this realm!

Been here just over half a month, and already thinking of going home?

Does home have Holy Spirit Energy?

Lu Ran cupped the cold lake water in his hands, fiercely washed his face, and then looked at Deng Yuxiang, "Sis, do you want a bath?"

Deng Yuxiang: "..."

Lu Ran chuckled, "To sober up, Mr. Yu is already Sea Realm·Fourth Rank and doesn't dare to fly up to the sky! We juniors from the River Realm better not act recklessly."

Deng Yuxiang raised an elegant eyebrow, "Did I say, I miss home?"

Lu Ran shook his head like a rattle, "No, no, you're the Iron Lady! You're the iron-hearted..."

Deng Yuxiang clicked her tongue lightly and strode with her long legs directly towards Lu Ran.

Seeing the situation was unfavorable, Lu Ran decisively dove towards the lake's bottom.

Speaking of which, he had activated so many Evil and Divine Sculptures, but surprisingly, none of them involved water-based skills.

After all, Lu Ran had always been battling on land.

So... should I go to the coast and look for the Mo Li Clan?

On one hand, it would be in preparation for Yu Changsheng, and on the other hand, it's always good to be prepared.

What if one day, we run into a sea battle, it would be good to have the strength to fight.

Lu Ran secretly nodded, this matter could be put on the agenda!

First, head to Night Charm Lake, then Tiantu Mountain.

If everything goes smoothly, the three of Ran Sect can continue heading east to see the sea!

One goal after another, these little days sure are promising!

As he thought about it, Lu Ran felt suffocated and quickly swam upwards.

"Pfft~" Water splashed everywhere.

Lu Ran wiped his face just in time to see a pair of pitch-black leather boots in front of him.

Deng Yuxiang stepped on a layer of wind and waves, standing on the lake surface, looking down at someone:

"I thought you'd hide for a long time, until my anger subsided."

Lu Ran quickly admitted defeat, "I'm wrong, I'm wrong. Mr. Yu is still below, he just joined our Ran Sect, at least give the Sect Leader some face."

Deng Yuxiang looked at Lu Ran pretending to be obedient and couldn't help but snort.

But the corners of her lips slightly curved upwards.

Would I miss home?

Maybe a little.

Mom and Dad, Rain Alley City, the familiar bed.

But with him here, life isn't so hard to bear.

...

Three days later, in the Snow Forest.

An ancient bronze mirror quietly opened, and the three of Ran Sect walked out.

The cold wind howled like ghosts wailing and wolves howling.

Lu Ran looked at the vast whiteness of the sky, suddenly squinting his eyes.

He exerted his extreme eye power and then reached to his side, summoning an ancient bronze mirror.

"Swish~"

The ancient bronze mirror transformed into a floor-to-ceiling mirror, and a floor-to-ceiling mirror appeared in the high sky.

A wisp of Holy Spirit Energy fell into it.

Lu Ran immediately opened his oblique pupils, inhaling deeply.

Yu Changsheng stood with his hands behind his back, quietly observing Lu Ran's work, while Deng Yuxiang was alert to the surroundings, searching for any possible Night Charm Clan.

"Buzz~"

Lu Ran's mind trembled, and in the God Demon Sculpture Garden, the Fierce Heaven Divine Sculpture buzzed.

Finally!

He smiled in joy, as the Fierce Heaven Divine Sculpture, which had reached the Stream Realm·Fifth Rank, was finally about to ascend to the River Realm.

The technique of cross-realm slaughter, Fiery Fire Heavenly Leader, Lu Ran could now equip it!

Speaking of which, when the Fierce Heavenly believers use this technique, once activated, they can't stop.

Their burning bodies will deplete the caster's last bit of divine power and strength...

"Hmm." Lu Ran pursed his lips, thoughts racing.

The Fierce Heavenly believers had to adhere to the Divine Technique rules, that's undeniable.

Do I have to too?

I'm not a believer but the master of Fierce Heaven!

After the battle, I can directly command or replace the Fierce Heaven Divine Sculpture to turn off the divine technique, right?

"Hiss!"

"Hiss!!" The sudden hissing sounds, mixed with the howling wind, were particularly eerie.

"Five night... six Night Charms!" Deng Yuxiang listened intently.

"Let me handle it." Yu Changsheng raised his hand.

This was his first battle since joining Ran Sect, showcasing more would help teammates get familiar and adapt quickly.

"Pop~"

One by one, pale golden little dragon carps appeared out of nowhere, swirling around the handsome man's fair and slender hand, moving lightly.

"Sect Leader, could you use the Mirror Flower Moon to open another mirror in front of the Night Charms?" Yu Changsheng suggested.

Oh?

Want to play a combo move with me?

"Sure!" Lu Ran immediately nodded, reaching a hand in front of Yu Changsheng.

"It's coming." Deng Yuxiang suddenly opened her eyes and raised her head, seeing a team of Night Charms rushing from the sky.

A full-length mirror quickly appeared in front of Yu Changsheng, while another appeared in the air, standing more than ten meters directly in front of the Night Charm team.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"

The leading Night Charm reacted swiftly, casting a string of Night Charm Blades, which directly pierced towards the full-length mirror.

Yu Changsheng reached out, his slender hand passing through the mirror, appearing in mid-air.

"Whoosh!!"

Countless pale golden little dragon carps surged forward.

Sea Grade·Dragon Carp Break!

This wasn't just a few fish; it was a staggering, dense school of fish!

The terrifying school of fish, engulfing the sky and earth, instantly swallowed the oncoming Night Charm team.

The snow forest below wasn't spared either, assaulted by the swarming fish...

"Good gracious!"

Lu Ran clicked his tongue secretly.

Dragon Carp Divine Technique·Dragon Carp Break is the most basic divine technique of the Dragon Carp Sect.

When the followers are in the Mist Realm, they can only release a small fish.

But in the hands of the Great Power in the Sea Realm, Yu Changsheng... this is outrageous!

Lu Ran felt like he wasn't in the icy land, but in the deep sea.

So many fish~

So many, many...

No doubt the second protector of my Ran Sect!

Hehe~

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