This time, Lu Ran activated the Evil Technique·Mirror Flower Moon, naturally not daring to face the mirror directly.

He placed the full-length mirror by his side, standing parallel to it, forming a straight line.

"Swoosh!"

The Cold Moon Sword shot out rapidly, piercing through a large tree ahead, and did not lose momentum, continuing its swift thrust forward.

"Go, bring it back," Lu Ran commanded as the Dawn Blade unsheathed from his back.

The Dawn Blade was activated within the Divine Weapon Domain, considered a "Second Rank Divine Weapon."

It was stronger in every aspect than those First Rank Divine Weapons without Domain activation!

"Roar!"

The roar of the distant night sky, the bellow of the Canglong, shook the rainy night.

The giant dragon transformed into thousands of small Canglongs, charging towards the target.

Shi Yali felt her heart pounding in fright!

She desperately flew upwards, shooting feathers from her body in a frenzy.

"Don't flee!"

In the layers of rain, Xun Yifei rushed through freely, suddenly pointing his blade forward.

"Buzz~"

The three-pronged two-edged blade vibrated intensely!

The originally weathered look in Xun Yifei's eyes turned resolute.

A hidden danger,

absolutely must not remain!

"Boom, boom, boom!"

In the night sky, it seemed as if a gap appeared.

A terrifying torrent surged out, with a thundering noise, slamming down heavily.

It was like a cascading waterfall!

Shi Yali's expression froze!

A Divine Weapon Domain?

She had to brake abruptly, not daring to enter the terrifying torrent, but behind her...

The countless Canglongs were already upon her!

"Good grief~" Lu Ran couldn't help but grin.

The feathers shot by the disciples of the Sky Phoenix were numerous, but not more than the endless Canglongs.

Luo Ying's "Ten Thousand Dragons Subdue the Sea Arrow," was supposed to destroy thousands of troops.

Shi Yali was truly fortunate to enjoy it alone!

One Canglong, two Canglongs, three Canglongs...

Shi Yali's defenses were torn open without suspense!

The sound of the Water Flow Armor shattering, the wings of the Luans breaking apart, the sound of flesh being pierced, and her piercing screams were incessant!

Luo Ying, following Yu Changsheng's reminder, dispersed a huge number of the small Canglongs.

Now the target was severely injured, the deadly situation was set, it was crucial to keep an eye on the Magical Artifact Treasure Bead worn by the target.

Couldn't let the spoils be blasted apart together...

In the high-altitude rain curtain, Xun Yifei felt slightly relieved.

The hidden danger was resolved.

He remembered, just now the Sect Leader's divine intervention, effortlessly helped him dissolve the crisis.

Looking towards the mountain forest below, but in the rainy night forest, how could he find Lu Ran's figure?

At this moment, Lu Ran was indeed a bit far from the battlefield.

He had just been summoned by the Dawn Blade.

"Swoosh~"

Lu Ran, following the guidance of the Dawn Blade, flickered to its side.

More than ten meters ahead was a suspended Divine Weapon—the Cold Moon Sword.

Apparently, the Dawn Blade succeeded in intercepting the opponent.

"Open your eyes!" said Lu Ran, "Is someone like that worthy of entrusting your life to?"

For life?

The Cold Moon Sword hung silently.

Since following its original owner to this realm, this sword had changed hands many times, its fate ever-changing.

Who was qualified for this sword to entrust its life to?

And which human dare claim to be victorious in every battle, not dropping dead tomorrow?

"A good bird finds a tree, a good minister finds a master." Lu Ran said in a deep voice, striding forward, "Come with us, don't tarnish your Divine Weapon's name!"

The Cold Moon Sword remained motionless.

With a crisp "snap," Lu Ran grabbed the sword's hilt.

From when he stepped forward, then reached out to grasp the sword, it was always unhurried, giving the Cold Moon Sword ample time to react.

And until the last moment, the Cold Moon Sword did not move.

Once again, it changed users.

But it never changed masters.

"It's over." Lu Ran looked up, his gaze penetrating the layers of rain, and saw the dissipated Canglong Group disappearing.

The vast Yangyang Sea fell.

"Swoosh~"

Lu Ran flickered to the night sky, picking up a cluster of black mist.

In Soul Body form, Shi Yali was both shocked and angry, struggling madly, but to no avail, only to be imprisoned in the Soul Prison.

With one foot on a black cloud, Lu Ran cast Soul Fire while rapidly descending.

"Ah! Ahhh...!" Shi Yali's scream was extremely piercing, echoing through the vast rainy night.

Until Lu Ran reached the Ran Sect members, he extinguished the Soul Fire.

"Shut up." Lu Ran ordered coldly.

On the black mist ball, Shi Yali's face was twisted, her eyes filled with intense fear, not daring to make any sound.

Even now, she hadn't figured out what kind of target she attempted to slaughter and rob!

"Worthy of being called Luo God!" Lu Ran looked at Luo Ying, even skipping the word "General".

Luo Ying nodded lightly, slinging the colorful bow over his back.

Lu Ran then looked at Xun Yifei: "Xun Divine General has both courage and wisdom, making decisive decisions. The Divine Weapon Domain is truly impressive!"

Xun Yifei seemed unaccustomed to such blatant praise. After hesitating for a moment, he muttered, "Thank you."

"You're welcome." Lu Ran reflexively replied.

Xun Yifei: "..."

Lu Ran: "..."

Watching the two stare wide-eyed at each other, Luo Ying couldn't help but slightly curl his lips.

A young one, trying hard to play a leader's role, praising subordinates post-battle.

A now husband and father, striving to be a good subordinate, showing utmost respect to the young Sect Leader.

Their true identities seemed somewhat swapped.

Quite amusing.

"Let's clean up the battlefield." Lu Ran commanded, "Let's quickly return and resume our posts."

Beside, a faint voice spoke: "Sect Leader, what about me?"

Lu Ran silently scolded himself.

The performance of the two Divine Generals was so outstanding, Lu Ran was eager to praise quickly and go home to guard, for a moment, overlooking the strategist who made plans.

But speaking of which...

Do you, a big shot in the Sea Realm, need praise?

Yu Changsheng smiled at Lu Ran, as if indeed waiting for praise?

"Mr. Cong Long has meticulous thinking and commands adeptly, amazing amazing!"

"Sect Leader overpraises." Yu Changsheng lightly shook a paper fan, looking at ease.

Lu Ran resisted the urge to roll his eyes.

Now you're being humble?

Please don't make me praise you!

Lu Ran grumblingly, led the team to swiftly clean up the battlefield, then returned to Cloud Sea Cliff.

This battle yielded incredibly abundant rewards!

A pair of Divine Weapon Swords, a Divine Weapon Seed Golden Zen Staff.

A Magical Artifact Treasure Bead and as many as three strings of Divine Power Pearls.

Not counted by the bead, but by the string!

Since Lu Ran entered this realm and encountered the bandits of Tiantu Mountain, he was never short of Divine Power Pearls.

All along, the necklace he wore contained seven or eight Divine Power Pearls.

Now he was wealthier.

Could wear "court beads" directly...

However, Lu Ran couldn't keep them all to himself; the Ran Sect members worked hard and accomplished great deeds, deserving of reward.

Only, it wasn't the right time yet.

Lu Ran ordered Xun Luo to return to their posts, while he held the black mist ball, with Yu Changsheng, interrogating Shi Yali.

Over the years, Shi Yali had traveled widely, knowing an immense amount of information!

This delighted Lu Ran, who bombarded her with questions, continuously obtaining information on the various sects and organizations within the Holy Spirit Mountain Realm.

Not until he emptied Shi Yali of all information did Lu Ran relent.

By then, the rain had just stopped, and the sky was dimly bright.

"Whew~" Lu Ran dispelled the Soul Prison.

The soul within couldn't escape, being captured into Lu Ran's eyes again.

"Is the Sect Leader planning to visit that old acquaintance?" Yu Changsheng gently inquired.

"What does sir think?" Lu Ran leaned against a large tree, playing with a string of Divine Power Pearls.

The ping-pong-sized bead in his palm was the Magical Artifact·Wind Barrier Treasure Pearl, originally belonging to He Qifeng.

Yu Changsheng pondered, "The Ran Sect lacks combat strength, since the other party has past relations with the Sect Leader, we can try to recruit."

This was a First-class God·Monk's believer!

Moreover, the runner-up on Da Xia's genius list!

He Qifeng's immediate combat power and innate potential were certainly top-notch.

Qualified to hold a position among the Ran Sect's "Eight Great Divine Generals!"

Lu Ran murmured, "We can only be considered acquaintances, not much of a friendship, hardly even spoken."

Yu Changsheng, however, smiled, gesturing at the bead in Lu Ran's hand: "Isn't this acquaintance?"

Lu Ran weighed the bead, nodding slightly.

Yu Changsheng changed the subject, "Does the Sect Leader know that when you're far from home, encountering a fellow countryman, even unknown, results in a slight sense of familiarity."

"Hmm." Lu Ran nodded again.

Yu Changsheng continued: "Here lies the Holy Spirit Mountain, the road is long and distant.

So distant that ninety-nine percent will be buried here, so distant that people instinctively harbor hostility, drawing blades at first sight.

Therefore, there's no need for actual friendship with this Monk's female disciple."

Yu Changsheng paused and emphasized four words: "Old acquaintance suffices."

The term old acquaintance brought back some memories for Lu Ran.

This term rarely appeared in Lu Ran's life, and what impressed him most was the Immortal Sheep and Wang Quan.

When Lu Ran inquired about their relationship, the lord of the Immortal Sheep used this term.

Old acquaintance.

Yu Changsheng closed his folding fan: "The Sect Leader need not belittle oneself."

"Oh?"

"The Sect Leader just mentioned, you are Da Xia's first heavenly pride, whereas the girl was ranked second, always under the Sect Leader."

"Hehe~"

Yu Changsheng gave Lu Ran a knowing look: "A Monk's believer is a person who strives bravely, perhaps to the Sect Leader, you lack connection with her.

But this female Monk disciple, as a perennial runner-up, certainly holds you in high regard."

Lu Ran: "..."

That's true, He Qifeng indeed watched me for a long time.

Meeting at the award ceremony, among so many peers, her grip was the strongest!

Just a handshake, yet my hand's bones nearly got crushed...

Yu Changsheng sighed: "As Da Xia's pride, she likely has good conduct, or she wouldn't be selected and molded into the spiritual support of billions."

"Hmm!" Lu Ran wholeheartedly agreed.

No problem with that statement.

"The 'Heavenly Pride' chosen are heroes, not villains!"

Students must be thoroughly vetted by Da Xia's official rigorous screening and background checks.

Yu Changsheng suggested: "If so, I think the Sect Leader should seize this opportunity to recruit her.

She should already have seen the filth of this world.

If she maintains good character and wishes to leave the quagmire, she should join our Ran Sect."

Lu Ran gently nodded: "Her time in this realm probably isn't long, hoping she hasn't been assimilated by the Holy Spirit Mountain."

Yu Changsheng fell silent.

No one could guarantee that.

People change over time or due to sudden major events.

The Holy Spirit Mountain had all the conditions for such changes!

So,

do one's best and leave the rest to fate.

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