Lu Ran invited the little Blazing Phoenix to continue the experiment, but the results were disappointing. Yan Shuangzi and her Evil Shadow Clone could only connect their thoughts within the same world.

This also shows that the God Demon Residue is much higher than the Evil Technique.

Afterwards, Yan Shuangzi demonstrated the Divine Grade Greedy Wolf Divine Skill.

The effects were quite impressive.

Especially the Divine Wolf Claw, its sharpness was astonishing!

The Divine Grade Golden Jade Eight Talismans, demonstrated by Jiang Ruyi, were designed for defense. Under Yan Shuangzi's fingers, they shattered without any resistance.

It makes sense; during the previous God-Demon war, one strike from the Greedy Wolf's claw left cracks on the Evil Dog's jaw area and knocked out several of its teeth.

The defensive strength of the Divine Demon's body, how strong is it?

The Greedy Wolf Sect had no Power Amplification techniques, causing such damage solely relied on the sharp characteristics of the Divine Technique Wolf Claw.

Lu Ran felt grateful once again that he didn't get too excited and teleport beside her to give a kiss.

Yan Shuangzi's Wolf Claw is no joke!

Lu Ran was only in the Heavenly Realm; even if her fingertips barely touched him, his small body might split apart...

"Come back, and let's thoroughly study technique fusion," Lu Ran called out to the Great Evil Shadow.

Yan Shuangzi nodded gently to Lady of Ran Sect and then returned to the Sculpture Garden.

Under Mo Gu Peak, a pair of man and woman remained.

Lu Ran watched Jiang Ruyi slowly fly down and suddenly smiled.

"Why?"

"After the Evil Shadow Guardian ordeal, you're not as scary anymore," Lu Ran shrugged.

Is this the so-called collapse therapy?

Jiang Ruyi smiled silently, gazing up at the sky; the sunset at Mo Gu Peak is one of the Seven Views of the Holy Spirit.

Unfortunately, it was still morning, far from sunset.

"By the way, you mentioned before about sending soldiers to the mountains to hunt for treasures?" Lu Ran switched the topic.

Jiang Ruyi looked toward the northwest sky and softly responded: "After obtaining two Divine Positions, the soldiers' strength can't be further improved, and the advancement of Divine Techniques has its limits.

To continue growing and increasing combat power, we can only work on Divine Weapons and Magic Artifacts."

Lu Ran nodded in agreement.

Jiang Ruyi placed one hand on her waist, holding the Immortal Binding Whip: "Obtaining Divine Weapons and Magic Artifacts doesn't mean great success; they also have talent limitations.

Most will remain at the first or second rank forever."

"Are Divine Weapons relatively better?" Lu Ran naturally knew the difference in magic artifacts.

After all, these treasures emerge by absorbing the Divine Power of the heavens and earth.

The ultimate form that various magic artifacts can grow into is often determined at the moment of their creation.

We don't deny the importance of effort, luck, and other factors.

But talent is inevitably the premise of everything.

The so-called hard work may allow some portions of talent to realize more, but it can never increase the upper limit of growth.

Take, for example, the Magic Artifact Ink Jade Tiger Talisman.

Being beside a master like Lu Ran, the resources for the Tiger Talisman's cultivation are top-notch, and Lu Ran's role perfectly aligns with the meaning of the Tiger Talisman's existence:

commanding the heroes.

But to this day, the Ink Jade Tiger Talisman remains a second-rank magic artifact, with no signs of promotion.

It seems there is no room for growth.

By comparison, Divine Weapons are much better.

In terms of creation, growth, or advancement, the weapons are closely tied to the Master of Divine Weapon. The master's obsession, ambition, and journey of struggle significantly influence the achievement height of the Divine Weapon.

From this perspective, Divine Weapons indeed have talent limitations.

Because people differ.

Experiences differ, mental realms differ, goals differ.

Lu Ran and Jiang Ruyi casually chatted for a moment, then suggested, "Who do you plan to send to execute the task?"

Jiang Ruyi glanced at Lu Ran lightly; you, the carefree manager, are quite comfortable indeed.

This casual glance seemed to trigger a switch in Lu Ran.

He shouted loudly, "Hey!"

Jiang Ruyi: "..."

Lu Ran: "..."

He scratched his head awkwardly and quickly suggested, "Wind Emperor, Phoenix God General, Dragon God General, how about them?"

He Qifeng, Xue Fengchen, Wang Longxiang?

Jiang Ruyi pondered for a moment and immediately understood Lu Ran's selection criteria — quality.

For this mission, the executor must use personal will to determine the life and death of the Master of Divine Weapon and Master of Magical Artifact within Holy Spirit Mountain.

Who did Lu Ran send?

All were Fake Gods, each in the Heavenly Realm!

Taking these individuals from Tianya Haijiao and putting them on Holy Spirit Mountain continent, all creatures within their gaze would appear as ants.

If self-restraint is not strong enough, the journey would be a blood sea and mountain of corpses.

Thus, suitable candidates must be chosen.

Lu Ran decisively chose three of Da Xia's geniuses.

Among them, Xue Fengchen had deviated slightly, gradually stepping onto a path of conquest during his wild growth.

But his inherent nature remained, and he was extremely obedient.

Lu Ran felt that with a little instruction, there wouldn't be any issues.

Jiang Ruyi contemplated for a moment and said, "The choice is good, but while executing tasks in the Mountain Realm, it's best to leave the original stone sculptures in the Mountain Realm."

"Indeed," Lu Ran agreed.

He often travels between the Heavenly Realm and the human world, and even enters the Demon Cave to slay gods and demons. If the original stone sculptures of several generals were left in the Sculpture Garden, they might occasionally lose connection with their physical bodies.

Jiang Ruyi continued: "Do you plan to split the Feng Rao stone sculpture?"

He Qifeng and Bai Rao can indeed be split apart.

However, once divided, the Origin Energy would also need to be split, possibly affecting their strength.

Fortunately, both are fake gods.

There is no division in terms of divine position, skills, or even physical strength, which avoids many troubles.

Lu Ran nodded and said, "Let's divide it. Aunt Bai, I need to keep with me. In the entire Ran Sect, she absorbs energy the fastest."

"Hehe~" Jiang Ruyi couldn't help but laugh.

It's like treating Bai Rao as a human-shaped Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd...

Lu Ran continued, "Before the division, let the warriors in the garden nurture the Feng Rao Stone Sculpture to ensure that after separation, both remain at the Third Heaven of the Heavenly Realm.

No need to divide the Feng Yan Stone Sculpture; just add a Yan God General to the task personnel list."

In such a large Holy Spirit Mountain, having four people carry out missions is certainly not too many.

Gao Yunyan and Xue Fengchen exhibit the same traits, both like ancient generals, following their lord Lu Ran.

Loyal and obedient, issuing orders and following through.

There is no problem.

"You should comfort them well," Jiang Ruyi reminded, "staying in the Mountain Realm to carry out missions means that, for a short time, the Ran Sect won't provide them with divine positions to seize."

Lu Ran sighed softly, "West Desolation, Barbaric, and Nu Ying are all rooted on the front lines, not easy to move. The Martial Monk is a First-class God, and we still need to accumulate strength."

Jiang Ruyi nodded gently, "That's a good argument."

Lu Ran grinned, "I didn't make up a reason; that's the reality."

He also wanted to directly confront the Spiritual Fortunes!

But all the unseparated gods and evil demons are stationed on the front lines.

Immortal Sheep, Spiritual Fortunes, Nu Ying, Blood Skull, Rou Paperman...

Lu Ran once asked Lord Immortal Sheep, why can some gods and demons remain united, and what is the cost?

At that time, Immortal Sheep coldly responded to Lu Ran, telling him to see for himself.

Now, Lu Ran has understood the battlefield situation on the Third Heaven. Those gods and demons who haven't split into two forms are fighting on the very front line!

This is probably the result of the gods and demons' struggle.

There is, however, one exception—Sword One!

Strictly speaking, Sword One is stationed in the second line, but her support for the front line is substantial.

Whether it's out of necessity or her own desire, that's another matter.

"Hmm, let's go back," Jiang Ruyi suggested, "Let's dispatch the warriors early."

"Okay."

...

After returning to Tianya Haijiao, Lu Ran was busy to the bone.

He entered the spiritual world, watching Jiang Ruyi lead the warriors to nurture the Feng Rao Stone Sculpture, then proceeded with the division of the Feng Rao Stone Sculpture.

Afterward, Lu Ran invited the Evil Shadow Guardian, allowing a true god and four fake gods—Wind, Dragon, Phoenix, and Yan—to sign a master-servant contract, equipping the four with invisibility and instant teleportation.

Now, they can carry out missions without being noticed.

Lu Ran spoke candidly with them, explaining the situation and detailing the tasks.

Besides searching for divine weapons, Lu Ran specifically mentioned East Thunder believer Hao Tian to them.

Even if there is little hope, why not give it a try?

Sigh...

By the afternoon, Lu Ran submerged three stone sculptures into the sea.

All four are not adept at water combat, moving in the sea is difficult, like blind men.

But as stone sculptures, there's no risk of drowning...

At Tianya Haijiao, disciples often advance, and the three stone sculptures staying here can also intensely purify the Holy Spirit Energy.

After settling the pseudo-god stone sculptures, Lu Ran activated the Transmission Mirror, sending off the flesh bodies of the four fake gods.

Gao Yunyan went to the northwest Mo Gu Peak, Xue Fengchen went to the northeast Sword Ridge Peak.

Wang Longxiang went to the southwest Soul-locking Mountain, He Qifeng went to the southeast Jingxian Mountain.

"Phew..." Lu Ran sat on the Taishi Chair, letting out a long breath.

Let's wait for good news.

On the side of the Taishi Chair, Jiang Ruyi's smile was playful, "Is the Sect Master tired out?"

Lu Ran replied, "Do you think, with gods and demons like this, they still have a mind to manage the Holy Spirit Mountain? Should we reclaim the lost land?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ruyi's smile faded.

"Ruyi?" Receiving no response for a while, Lu Ran tentatively inquired.

Jiang Ruyi softly said, "Gods and demons are probably more strict in control, the greater the disadvantage, the more they need the human clan."

"Hmm..."

"Why not have a chat with Lord Immortal Sheep to understand the specific situation?" Jiang Ruyi suggested, "With the fall of Greedy Wolf and Evil Dog, the gods and demons are likely to have a significant reaction."

Lu Ran nodded; this was a serious and weighty topic, yet his face suddenly broke into a smile:

"Fortunately, we have already acquired the Cross-level Slaughter Technique, and have now also seized Invisibility and Instant Teleportation."

Fully equipped!

No matter how the external world floods or how gods and demons react.

My Ran Sect now has the capital to stand firm in the Three Realms.

And with the ability to overturn the heavens!

"Phew~"

Lu Ran's heart surged with excitement, the Smoke and Mist Silk fluttering lightly around him.

"Heh." Lu Ran gently stroked the ribbon in his palm, "Smoke and Mist, when will you elevate to the Fourth Rank and help me bind the gods?"

[What about you?]

"Huh?"

[When will you advance to the Third Heaven of the Heavenly Realm?] Smoke and Mist Silk's voice was soft, like a strand of gentle, flowing silk, drifting through Lu Ran's mind.

Lu Ran: ?

It's simply Reversed Celestial Spirit!

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