Three days later, at the beach where the Flame Flood Dragon and Mo Li perished together.

In the forest, two figures wearing bamboo hats and raincoats were silently waiting.

The sky was filled with dark clouds, pouring down rainwater.

Gale winds rampaged, stirring the wide raincoats of the two and unsettling Xun Yifei's heart.

"Stay calm," Luo Ying softly advised, noticing her husband's distracted state.

Xun Yifei let out a deep sigh.

Calm?

How can I be calm...

The excessively handsome and powerful protector from the Ran Sect boldly claimed:

His Sect Leader... is a god.

His Sect Leader is also the only god people can revere within this Holy Spirit Mountain Realm.

He could grant children the eligibility to cultivate Divine Power!

Eligibility! Eligibility...

In the human world, powerful figures and villains were constantly sent to Holy Spirit Mountain by various deities.

People schemed against each other, fighting brutally.

In such a filthy and cruel world, even if you are a strong River Realm figure, you could become a servant, suffering oppression and torment, only finding release upon death.

Not to mention two fragile ordinary people!

More importantly, if this mysterious Ran Sect Leader possesses such mighty means, then...

Can he return to the human world?

Xun Yifei looked at the dark clouds above with a hint of unrealistic fantasy in his heart.

Even if he and his wife can't return, could the Ran Sect Leader send their children back to the human world?

The children are innocent and just ordinary people; leaving this purgatory shouldn't incur the deity's ire!

The ones with the greatest sins, those deserving of suffering and punishment, are us—these two selfish and irresponsible parents...

"Yifei, calm down." Luo Ying reached out her gentle hand, lightly touching her husband's face.

Xun Yifei held his wife's hand, closed his eyes, and silently felt her warmth.

Xun Yifei considered himself lucky.

In the early years of entering this world, dazed and confused, he met her, equally bewildered.

If both had deeply understood the true nature of Holy Spirit Mountain when they first met, they likely wouldn't have become a couple, sharing their lives together.

Yet this very stroke of luck brought about a disaster.

And the true bearers of the consequences were not the couple but their innocent offspring...

Every day, Xun Yifei lived with conflicted emotions.

Guilt, regret, self-reproach.

But every time he saw his children's innocent and bright smiles, he felt warmth and happiness.

"Someone's coming!" Luo Ying suddenly spoke, releasing her hand.

Xun Yifei immediately turned to look, seeing several figures approaching through the dense forest.

Two women led the way, one on the left and one on the right, clearly scouting the environment.

The young woman to the left was brimming with vigor and striking beauty, matching her aura of strength.

The tall woman to the right, however, was quite unremarkable.

Luo Ying frowned slightly, almost imperceptibly.

She had encountered too many of such tall women before.

Breaking the spirit of a Great Power of the River Realm was not something that could be done overnight!

In other words, this woman must have gone through long-term oppression and enslavement, only to be trampled and utterly diminished.

Luo Ying observed for a moment and then shifted her gaze.

The handsome man she had seen before was now walking a bit behind, slightly lagging to the side of the young man.

And the young man...

He was absurdly young.

Luo Ying's beautiful eyes were fixed on Lu Ran, examining him closely.

Could he be twenty years old?

At this age, he should still be in school. Should he really appear in Holy Spirit Mountain?

"No need to worry, Ms. Luo." The young man suddenly spoke, indicating towards Jing Hong, "She was someone we rescued.

Our side is not as dark and chaotic as other factions."

Jing Hong's heart tightened!

This couple were two Great Powers of the Sea Realm, whom the Sect Leader wished to recruit. If she ruined things because of herself, it would be a colossal sin.

She opened her mouth to explain something, but then heard Lu Ran say, "It's alright, go stand guard."

Jing Hong felt apologetic, bowed slightly to Lu Ran, and said, "Yes, Sect Leader."

Luo Ying gave Lu Ran a deep look.

She realized that her subtle expressions had been noticed by the other party, and her psychological activities had been deduced.

This young leader was indeed astute and perceptive.

Indeed, since Lu Ran's mind stopped buzzing, his state had recovered.

He could perceive all around him and think clearly.

Xun Yifei cupped his fists in apology, speaking loudly, "It was rash of me last time; it was my mistake for not recognizing Mount Tai, my apologies!"

Lu Ran also cupped his fists, apologizing, "I was the one stealthily tailing you. Mr. Xun took action to protect his family, as he should."

Seeing Lu Ran's attitude, Xun Yifei felt somewhat reassured.

Holy Spirit Mountain is not a place of reason.

Might is the truth.

And there's no attempt to conceal it.

Now that the couple sought favor from Lu Ran, they were naturally in an inferior position, no matter what attitude Lu Ran had or how excessive his actions might be; they had to endure it.

Xun Yifei, seemingly a bit anxious, apologized and directly asked, "We heard from Mr. Cong that Sect Master has a noble status and can recruit Human Clan believers?"

Lu Ran nodded slightly, "Indeed, that's the case."

Xun Yifei suppressed his turbulent emotions, once again cupping his fists, "Is it true that Sect Master can represent Master Qiang Xiu and recruit believers?"

Yu Changsheng hadn't informed Xun Yifei of such, but Xun Yifei still asked this way.

Out of hope, out of perception.

Lu Ran shook his head and said, "I am not a disciple of Qiang Xiu, and the Instant Teleportation Technique you saw is not the Spear Withering Divine Skill·Cloud Piercing Shadow."

Xun Yifei: "Oh?"

Lu Ran raised his hand towards the side, energy surging in his palm.

"Crack!"

Suddenly, two rows of uneven canine teeth appeared in the open space, snapping shut fiercely.

Xun Yifei's pupils slightly contracted!

Luo Ying's beautiful eyes narrowed!

This young man was from the demonic path, an Evil Dog Follower!

The next moment, the couple's expressions froze.

Because atop Lu Ran's head, a pair of thick bull horns suddenly appeared.

"Is this..." Xun Yifei hesitated for a moment, then inquired, "Soul-splitting Demon Horns?"

Lu Ran did not respond, instead sending a hand forward.

Suddenly, a large group of Black Lanterns spread out!

Xun Yifei: !!!

The evil techniques of the Black Light faction mostly manifest as black flames.

If Lu Ran only summoned Black Fire, it would be difficult for others to determine what kind of evil technique it was.

However, the evil technique of the Black Light Clan at River Realm·Third Rank involves summoning a large number of Black Lanterns to control groups of enemies and slow down their actions.

"Pop~"

Lu Ran waved his hand again, and the group of Black Lanterns quietly dispersed, revealing a mysterious little Mo Li swimming out.

"Gulp." Xun Yifei swallowed, his heart churning with great waves.

This...?

This mysterious and powerful Ran Sect Leader is a disciple of the Evil Demon, that much is certain.

The real question is: which sect of Evil Demon believers does he belong to?

"I know what you're thinking, and I'll tell you clearly, I am not a disciple of the Evil Demon," Lu Ran said with a smile, looking at the shocked couple.

Great Powers of the Sea Realm held supreme status and could destroy everything.

Yet, to see such rich and vivid expressions on the couple's faces...

It's quite amusing~

"Swish~"

Lu Ran casually motioned, picking up an exquisite Ancient Bronze Mirror.

He gazed at Deng Yuxiang's beautiful face in the mirror, "Whether god or demon, neither would tolerate having unfaithful, dual-serving believers beneath them."

Luo Ying, who had been silent, finally spoke, "So, Sect Master, you are..."

Lu Ran grinned, "I am not an Evil Demon believer, I would never bow below an Evil God.

You can think of me as...

A person who steals the power of Evil Gods!"

Luo Ying's heart trembled, "Steal power?"

"Buzz!"

Lu Ran's body quivered, and two dark charms suddenly burst out from within.

Gauze fluttered, figure alluring.

Night Charm Evil Skill·Night Charm Shadow!

Lu Ran no longer looked at the woman in the mirror, turning his gaze to Deng Yuxiang not far away, "I can use this stolen power to strengthen myself and develop my own faction."

He slightly nodded, which Deng Yuxiang understood, her figure also shuddering.

"Buzz!"

Two Night Charms shot out from her body.

Lu Ran said, "Immortal Horn, tell them your true believer identity."

After past experiences, Lu Ran no longer made Deng Yuxiang bleat in embarrassment.

Deng Yuxiang decisively followed the command, and a pair of robust, coiled sheep horns sprouted from her temples.

Immortal Sheep Divine Technique·Immortal Horn!

Luo Ying's eyes slightly widened.

Deng Yuxiang could be a Night Charm believer.

But she cannot be both a believer of the godly faction·Immortal Sheep and the demonic faction·Night Charm!

This... it's an impossible thing!

Even though all of this happened right before Luo Ying's eyes, she couldn't accept it.

All the education she received since childhood, her presumed profound understanding of this world, collapsed in this moment!

Lu Ran dispelled the evil technique, "Therefore, there's no doubt about my ability to recruit your offspring as believers."

Xun Yifei and Luo Ying exchanged a glance, seeing the same emotion in each other's eyes.

"With me, your children have many choices, and even more, will come," Lu Ran said, gripping his hand casually.

Suddenly a small Paper Mache Man was in his grasp.

Not only the couple but even Yu Changsheng was a bit stunned.

Yan Zhi Clan?

Evil Technique·Paper Mache?

Luo Ying's face turned pale, with an overwhelming killing intent in her eyes!

If Lu Ran only had Instant Teleportation, the couple might at least guard their children and withstand to some extent.

But when Lu Ran took out the small Paper Mache Man...

Luo Ying knew she was powerless.

If Lu Ran wished, he could easily crush their children's bodies.

What Lu Ran held was a Paper Mache?

No, those were living lives!

The fate of powerless resistance.

Lu Ran didn't need to approach the target, nor did he need to reveal himself; everything could unfold silently.

"Ms. Luo," Deng Yuxiang sternly addressed her.

Luo Ying immediately came to her senses, reining in her murderous intent.

An imposing Great Power of the Sea Realm·Fourth Rank, bowing and apologizing to Lu Ran, a River Realm man:

"Sorry, I..."

"No problem," Lu Ran interrupted, "You are a mother."

Once again, Lu Ran deduced Luo Ying's inner thoughts.

Luo Ying lowered her gaze, her heart quivering lightly.

Lu Ran continued, "Here, there's no distinction between gods and demons; your children learning evil techniques does not mean falling into the demonic path.

Because, they are not following an Evil God, they are following me."

Xun Yifei had been fixated on Lu Ran.

No matter how hard he tried to hide it, the fervent eyes betrayed his inner thoughts.

Lu Ran shifted his tone, "Of course, demons have a bad reputation; if your heart is resisting, I understand.

Here, your children can also walk the path the world considers righteous."

"Righteous path?" Luo Ying lifted her head.

Lu Ran casually grabbed a War Hammer with fracture-like patterns.

Fierce Heavenly Divine Skill·Fierce Heavenly Hammer!

At this point, the couple absolutely didn't believe that Lu Ran was a Fierce Heavenly believer.

And sure enough!

In the next moment, a circle of Jade Tokens spread out from Lu Ran's body.

Jade Talisman Divine Skill·Golden Jade Eight Talismans!

"Whether it's a god or a demon, whatever you want your children to venerate...

Lu Ran looked at the couple, word by word:

"I am that one."

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