Chapter 150: The Sword and the Heart

Chapter 150: The Sword and the Heart

"Hmm?" Si Xianxian turned her head and her expression changed instantly, "It's not over, is it?"

Lu Ran also turned to look and saw an ashen face.

The people around them, of course, heard the commotion and looked over.

Some were curious, some were puzzled.

Others frowned when they saw the white-clad youth, as if they recognized him.

The white-clad youth paid no attention to Si Xianxian and instead stared intently at Lu Ran, saying each word slowly, "Didn't you just tell me you wanted to speak with your sword?"

When Lu Ran said "speak with your sword" at the city gate, the white-clad youth didn't react at first and stood there in a daze.

To others, it seemed like he was stunned.

It was truly a humiliating moment!

The youth, having realized this, was not about to let it go.

At this moment, someone else on the field also felt insulted—Si Xianxian!

At the city gate, she had already been ignored once.

This white-clad youth who was looking for trouble had eyes only for Lu Ran and didn't even notice her.

This was truly outrageous!

"I'll teach you some manners!"

Si Xianxian swung her right hand, and her slender hand gripped an enormous war hammer out of thin air.

The three-meter-long illusory war hammer had cracks all over it, with crimson light flashing and containing terrifying energy, as if it might explode at any moment.

"Blazing Heaven!"

"Holy shit, a Blazing Heaven Follower?"

"A three-meter war hammer, this is a River Realm Blazing Heaven Follower." The crowd was in an uproar.

Originally, the training ground was packed with spectators, shoulder to shoulder.

But when someone summoned the Blazing Heaven Hammer, the crowd quickly dispersed!

Obviously, no one expected that this girl with a cute rabbit-ear bag would be a patient.

A patient with a bad temper and extremely dangerous!

"Don't push!"

"You stepped on my foot."

This was indeed Boreas City, and a mere River Realm Blazing Heaven Follower couldn't cause much trouble.

The problem was that before this Blazing Heaven Follower was restrained, she could definitely make the crowd drink a few pots.

As the saying goes:

The strong fear the bold, and the bold fear those who don't value their lives!

The crowd became more crowded, but the area around Si Xianxian was unusually spacious, making the scene quite amusing.

Only a boy in black, holding two swords, still stood behind the Blazing Heaven Follower, unaware of the danger.

"You!" The white-clad youth's expression changed.

This time, he couldn't ignore Si Xianxian anymore.

Si Xianxian took a step forward, and her beautiful eyes were almost spitting fire:

"It's not over, is it?

You've been causing trouble since the city gate, and you're acting like a punk?"

Si Xianxian, who was full of anger, was suddenly pulled back by Lu Ran.

The crowd around them secretly marveled at this scene.

Was this boy really that strong?

To dare to stop an enraged Blazing Heaven Follower, one must have some skills.

The question was, how high could his strength and realm be at such a young age?

"Don't stop me!"

Si Xianxian's anger, directed at Lu Ran, seemed more like a playful pout.

The people around them became even more confused.

"He's targeting me." Lu Ran spoke up.

"If he's targeting you, isn't he also targeting me?" Si Xianxian said angrily.

Lu Ran shook his head, "You've gone to prison twice after coming out with me. How can I face Aunt Si again?

In the future, how can I show my face and take you out again?"

Si Xianxian opened her mouth, not knowing how to refute.

To Si Xianxian, Lu Ran was no different from a savior.

Only by staying by his side could she temporarily escape her mother's control.

Only then could she say what she wanted and go wherever she pleased.

Otherwise, she would have to go home, be disciplined and restrained by her mother, and continue her dull and troubled life.

"You two! What's going on?"

A stern voice came from behind them.

The sparring pair on the field had stopped.

The man seemed to have some status and was quite responsible.

Most people would avoid a Blazing Heaven Follower, but this man proactively stepped forward to handle the crisis.

"From now on, I'll do the talking." Lu Ran's tone softened as he patted Si Xianxian's shoulder, "Put away your hammer."

Si Xianxian pouted, her face full of reluctance.

Lu Ran said, "Listen."

"Oh." Si Xianxian clenched her palm unhappily, and the illusory war hammer quietly shattered.

This scene truly relieved the crowd.

Everyone knew how dangerous a River Realm Blazing Heaven Follower could be.

"Bu Qingfeng, what's going on?" The man looked at the white-clad youth and asked sternly.

The white-clad youth, called Bu Qingfeng, said to the man, "Senior Brother Liu, this person was making a loud fuss at the city gate and was disrespectful to the deity after entering the city!

I told him to follow the rules, and he said he wanted to speak with his sword."

Si Xianxian was quite angry, "Where were we disrespectful to the deity? Don't talk nonsense!"

Lu Ran pulled Si Xianxian behind him and stared coldly at Bu Qingfeng, "I thought you practiced the sword, but it turns out it's your mouth?"

Bu Qingfeng's face turned ashen, "You..."

"Silence!" Senior Brother Liu maintained a calm expression, his gaze shifting between the two.

He had some understanding of this new junior brother, Bu Qingfeng.

The common flaw of the Heaven's Pride was arrogance, to the point of being conceited.

Based on the reactions of these two tourists, this matter required further investigation.

"Then speak with your sword." Suddenly, a female voice came from behind.

The crowd looked back and saw the other person who had been sparring earlier.

Hearing this, Bu Qingfeng quickly said, "Senior Sister Yan?"

Senior Sister Yan didn't pay attention to her junior brother and instead walked towards the edge of the field.

She seemed to like Lu Ran's words and savored them, "Speak with your sword."

"Good!" With the senior sister's words, Bu Qingfeng took large strides towards the center of the field.

After being labeled as "practicing his mouth," Bu Qingfeng suppressed his anger and spoke briefly, looking at Lu Ran, "You! Come!"

Si Xianxian looked at Lu Ran, "Since this coward wants to spar, he must have the Water Flow Armor and is definitely from the River Realm."

It was clear that she really wanted to fight for Lu Ran.

"River Realm." Lu Ran gripped his twin swords and coldly humphed, "If you want to kill, then kill."

Si Xianxian's lips curled upwards, her beautiful eyes sparkling with anticipation. She couldn't help but reach out and gently pat Lu Ran's cheek.

She found his defiant and arrogant demeanor utterly adorable!

It was truly baffling how easygoing he was in his daily life.

He lacked the arrogance befitting of a Heaven's Pride, and it was a shame given his exceptional abilities.

Lu Ran: ". . ."

As expected of a Blazing Heaven Follower, always eager for a spectacle, no matter how grand.

"Sparring ends with victory or defeat," Senior Brother Liu, with his keen hearing, reminded them sternly, "This is Northwind City, under the feet of deities!

No deaths are permitted within the city!

Think of your future and don't treat your path lightly."

"Mm." Lu Ran took a step forward.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the youth in black was equally fearless, cradling his twin blades as he stepped into the arena.

"I am Bu Qingfeng of the Northwind Sect!" The white-robed youth exuded arrogance as he introduced himself.

As he spoke, energy surged in his hands, and he grasped a wind blade.

Lu Ran didn't introduce himself. Instead, he gazed at the youth from a distance and asked, "Why do you have a sword name if you're a knife wielder?"

"You! You..." Bu Qingfeng was seething with anger, but he couldn't get the words out for a long time.

"Hahahahaha!" Si Xianxian burst into laughter, her pride overflowing.

"Both of you, put on your Water Flow Armor, and we can begin," Senior Brother Liu instructed.

Bu Qingfeng immediately released his divine energy, and streams of water coiled around his body, becoming increasingly dense.

The endless streams of water formed a water veil, covering his entire body.

Lu Ran, however, remained as he always had.

He had just broken the rules by not introducing himself.

And now, he continued to break the rules by not donning his armor.

"You're asking for death!" Bu Qingfeng, infuriated, managed to squeeze out three words through gritted teeth.

He clenched his wind blade and swung it forward forcefully, then charged straight at Lu Ran.

"Swoosh!"

The sharp blade sliced through the air, aiming directly at Lu Ran.

Lu Ran took a step back, slightly sidestepped, and let the wind blade pass harmlessly in front of him.

This single scene caused the surrounding spectators' eyes to widen in surprise.

Lu Ran's move wasn't particularly profound.

After all, he had merely dodged a flying blade.

The key was Lu Ran's expressionless face, his calm and composed demeanor, and even a hint of disdain for his opponent.

"Swoosh! Swoosh!"

As Bu Qingfeng rushed forward, he unleashed four more wind blades.

But Lu Ran's twin blades in his hands seemed like mere decorations.

He sidestepped, tilted his head, and shifted sideways.

One by one, the wind blades grazed past Lu Ran as if outlining his body.

"Ah?"

"What the...?" Not only did the onlookers' eyes widen, but they also exclaimed in astonishment.

The increase in wind blades meant a sudden escalation in danger.

Many people noticed that as Bu Qingfeng secretly controlled the flying blades and approached Lu Ran, at least two wind blades slightly changed direction.

However, Lu Ran remained unhurried and unperturbed, dodging one deadly attack after another.

It seemed he had a deep understanding of the Northwind Divine Art: Flying Wind Command.

"You're quite the show-off, aren't you?!"

Bu Qingfeng roared in anger, having already reached Lu Ran's front, his wind blade slashing down fiercely.

Whether through words or actions, Lu Ran repeatedly provoked Bu Qingfeng.

A dignified Northwind Follower was being goaded like a Blazing Heaven Follower.

The question was, was your divine art as reckless and explosive as the Blazing Heaven Sect's?

Did you have the same resolve as a Blazing Heaven Follower, willing to sacrifice everything for mutual destruction?

"Huff!"

Lu Ran's eyes darkened, and his divine energy surged.

Using the Evil Art of Evil Perception, his senses became incredibly sharp.

The Evil Art of Evil Agility made his movements incredibly swift.

And the Evil Art of Soul Shattering Power further boosted his strength!

"Tsss—"

Lu Ran lightly tapped his foot, and as he sidestepped, the Jieye Sword in his right hand directly sliced across Bu Qingfeng's neck.

The two figures intersected, flashing past each other!

The Jieye Sword's blade flickered, piercing through the Water Veil Armor.

The layer of water veil armor encasing Bu Qingfeng's neck had a shallow yet noticeable gash!

The crowd: !!!

The buzzing murmurs in and around the arena abruptly ceased, and the crowd fell into an awkward silence.

Everyone's eyes widened as they witnessed this fleeting yet chilling moment.

Was it over?

In one round?!

Just like that?

If not for the protection of the Water Flow Armor, Lu Ran's blade would have beheaded Bu Qingfeng.

Even with the Water Flow Armor, Lu Ran's strike, in terms of technique, mindset, and overall momentum, had already shattered Bu Qingfeng.

Senior Brother Liu's expression turned solemn, and he whispered, "Impressive blade."

Yan Shijie, standing on the sidelines, nodded in appreciation, "Impressive intent."

These two individuals engaging in a friendly spar were naturally of the same caliber.

However, their assessments of Lu Ran's strike were vastly different.

"Huff"

A flurry of frost and snow danced in the air.

After their brief encounter, Bu Qingfeng frantically charged forward, quickly creating distance between himself and Lu Ran.

"Heh."

Bu Qingfeng panted heavily, then abruptly turned to face Lu Ran, his face a mix of shock and anger!

In his line of sight, Lu Ran stood amidst the swirling frost and snow, without turning around.

He had exposed his back to his opponent.

It was both a show of disdain and endless mockery.

Lu Ran's voice drifted over:

"Indeed, your mouth is tougher than your blade."

"You..." Bu Qingfeng's face alternated between paleness and purpleness!

His extreme anger couldn't conceal the fear in his heart.

Everyone had experienced life-and-death moments in the demon lair, to varying degrees.

Lu Ran's previous strike, even now, left Bu Qingfeng trembling with fear!

Bu Qingfeng had never felt so close to death.

Lu Ran even had the leisure to twirl his blade, yet he was still too lazy to turn around:

"It seems the blade in your hand can't speak for itself."

"Bastard! Don't insult me!" Bu Qingfeng's face turned crimson with rage, and he finally roared.

Lu Ran remained expressionless: "The blade is suffering in your hands.

Let it go and switch to a sword. Don't hold back your sword name."

"Hiss!"

Yan Shijie took a light breath.

This youth,

So fast with the blade, and so ruthless in his heart!

Not only did he aim to win, but he also targeted Bu Qingfeng's "Dao Heart"?

(End of Chapter)

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