Chapter 152: Stream Realm, Fifth Stage, and the Sheep

Chapter 152: Stream Realm, Fifth Stage, and the Sheep

"A Celestial Sheep Follower?"

From behind, Senior Brother Liu's questioning voice echoed.

This single question seemed to resonate with the thoughts of the surrounding crowd.

Previously, Lu Ran had been using his sword without any divine spells, relying solely on his blade to speak for him.

While the crowd secretly admired his skills, they couldn't help but wonder about the identity of this black-clad youth and which deity he followed.

With such formidable abilities, was he a follower of the First Rank God of Martial Artists? Or perhaps the First Rank God of Martial Monks?

There was no denying that Lu Ran's prowess was awe-inspiring and extraordinary!

In the vast Great Xia, there were numerous divine gates renowned for their martial prowess.

Among those who used a variety of weapons, the disciples of the Northern Martial Monks and Southern Martial Artists stood out as the top choices due to their exceptional combat skills.

As for the other powerful divine gates, they tended to specialize in specific weapons.

Of course, a significant portion of the crowd believed that Lu Ran was a disciple of the Second Rank God, Lord Northwind.

After all, Lu Ran's ability to discern sounds in the wind was identical to the skills of the Northwind Sect!

But the moment Lu Ran's feet emitted celestial mist, everyone was left dumbfounded!

The crowded martial arena, where people were packed like sardines, suddenly fell silent as the buzzing discussions abruptly ceased.

A Ninth Rank God, a Celestial Sheep Follower!

A Celestial Sheep Follower?

Even if given a million chances, no one would have guessed that this spirited and fierce young man was a little lamb.

"Holy shit, he really nodded, he's a Celestial Sheep Follower?"

"This is insane!"

"Maybe this kid paid respects to two deities?"

The once silent snow-covered forest erupted with discussions once again due to Lu Ran's nod.

This time, the voices were loud, filled with both astonishment and skepticism.

"You're so stubborn, Lu Ran!"

Si Xianxian hurried over, her fair face flushed with excitement.

Unable to contain her excitement, she reached out and gently patted Lu Ran's cheek, "Hehe~"

Lu Ran: "."

What kind of nonsense is this?

Are you celebrating or slapping me?

Hmm, it must be a celebration.

If it were a slap, I'd be bleeding from my mouth and searching for my teeth on the ground.

"Impressive skills, young friend," Senior Brother Liu said, his expression complex.

Whether he believed it or not, the reality was right before him.

A disciple of the Second Rank God, Lord Northwind, had just been thoroughly defeated by a Celestial Sheep Follower, losing his armor and dignity in the process.

However, a problem arose:

This was Boreas City, right under the deity's feet!

This situation was inappropriate.

Senior Brother Liu spoke up again, his voice heavy, "Young friend, the victory has been decided, is there a need for such actions?"

Lu Ran furrowed his brows slightly and looked at the young man, "It's very necessary.

Bu Qingfeng kept pushing and bullying me, so I had to make my stance clear."

Senior Brother Liu's face darkened, "You—"

"Don't you dare," came the distant icy voice of Yan Shijie, "Be grateful that he showed mercy."

Senior Brother Liu opened his mouth, hesitated for a moment, and finally sighed.

Yan Shijie approached and instructed, "Go and bring Bu Qingfeng back."

"Yes," Senior Brother Liu acknowledged and left to carry out her order.

It seemed that although both were equally powerful, within the divine gate, Yan Shijie held a higher position.

Yan Shijie scrutinized Lu Ran, murmuring, "A Celestial Sheep Follower..."

"The duel is over, so we'll take our leave," Lu Ran nodded.

Before Lu Ran could take a step, he heard the other party's voice, "Stop."

"What do you want?" Si Xianxian's tone was unfriendly as she looked at the young woman.

It seemed that disciples of the Northwind Sect were quite adept at ignoring others.

Yan Shijie paid no heed to Si Xianxian and focused on Lu Ran, "I see that the Celestial Sheep Follower's skills are extraordinary, and I wish to learn a thing or two."

Si Xianxian's eyebrows shot up, "Are you guys ever going to stop?"

"Heh," Yan Shijie was straightforward, "Within Boreas City, a Northwind disciple has been bested like this.

As his senior, I cannot stand idly by."

"Good!" Si Xianxian suddenly changed her mind, "Then as his sister, I can't stand idly by either!

Come, let's fight!

Hurry, I can't wait!"

Lu Ran was speechless and pulled Si Xianxian behind him.

After giving her a glare, he turned to the young woman, "You seem quite strong."

This young woman had a graceful figure, her skin as white as the snowy landscape around them.

Most Northwind followers wore white martial attire, but she donned a majestic snow-white cloak, exuding a formidable aura.

She stood there like a towering sword amidst the icy landscape, her aura piercing and domineering!

Yan Shijie's pitch-black eyes fixed on Lu Ran, her thin lips slightly parting, "You're not bad either.

Lu Ran guessed, "You're a Fifth-Stage River Realm practitioner?"

Yan Shijie introduced herself confidently, "Yan Suangzi, a Fifth-Stage River Realm practitioner from the Northwind Sect. Let's begin."

Lu Ran shook his head, "I can't. I'm not allowed to spar."

Yan Suangzi was taken aback, "What?"

Lu Ran thought for a moment and said, "Technically, I'm not qualified to spar."

Yan Suangzi's face turned cold, and she asked, "Why?"

Lu Ran shrugged, "I don't have the Water Flow Armor."

This response was unexpected for Yan Suangzi.

The Water Flow Armor was a common divine art among believers, and it wasn't considered a highly advanced technique.

Given Lu Ran's powerful talent just displayed, it was impossible for him not to learn this skill.

Such an excuse was laughable.

Yan Suangzi's expression grew colder, and she said indifferently, "Are you afraid?"

Lu Ran replied, "That Bu Qingfeng kept pushing his luck, so I couldn't help but take action. Sabers and swords have no eyes, and I took a huge risk. Normally, I shouldn't be sparring."

Yan Suangzi's voice turned even colder, "Why?"

Si Xianxian, growing impatient, said, "I told you, Lu Ran doesn't have the Water Flow Armor!"

Yan Suangzi felt this was utterly absurd and even more hilarious! Her icy tone made the already cold winter day feel even colder, "Why didn't you learn it?"

This question made Si Xianxian less annoyed.

She seemed to recall something amusing, and with a smile, she looked at Lu Ran, "Because he can't learn it!"

Lu Ran nodded, "Indeed, I can't learn it. I'm a Fifth-Stage Stream Realm practitioner."

Yan Suangzi: ?

Lu Ran watched as her expression turned colder, becoming increasingly bewildered.

"Hahaha!" Si Xianxian couldn't hold back her laughter.

Yan Suangzi's expression became even more fascinating.

Suddenly, she understood what Lu Ran meant by being "not allowed to spar."

She was a Fifth-Stage River Realm practitioner, while Lu Ran was a Fifth-Stage Stream Realm practitioner.

That was a whole realm higher! But how could this boy be a Fifth-Stage Stream Realm Celestial Sheep Follower?

It was hard to believe. Could a Fifth-Stage Stream Realm Celestial Sheep Follower defeat a First-Stage River Realm Northwind Follower?

If the situation were reversed, perhaps someone might believe it!

Yan Suangzi had witnessed how the youth had taken down Bu Qingfeng in just one exchange.

That fierce saber strike

set the tone for the entire battle.

In Yan Suangzi's eyes, the subsequent sparring wasn't even a contest.

It was a conquest, a trampling.

Lu Ran's one-sided, overwhelming dominance! It was because this bout had gone beyond the scope of a typical sparring session that Yan Suangzi stepped forward to challenge him.

After all, this was Boreas City, under the feet of the deity.

From her perspective, if she ignored it, how could she face her deity?

However, Lu Ran's statement, "I'm a Fifth-Stage Stream Realm practitioner," left Yan Suangzi speechless.

Firstly, Yan Suangzi had her own pride and wouldn't stoop to bullying the weak.

Secondly, Bu Qingfeng, a Fifth-Stage River Realm Northwind Follower, had been beaten by a Stream Realm lamb.

Who would have the face to help him regain his composure?

"Stream... Stream Realm?"

"No way! Ah?"

"That's too outrageous! Where did this guy come from?"

"Holy sht! He's so fierce, I'm going back to sleep."

Lu Ran and his group's conversation wasn't particularly loud, but most of the onlookers were Northwind believers with excellent hearing!

The words "I'm a Fifth-Stage Stream Realm practitioner" left Yan Suangzi speechless but set off an uproar in the snowy forest.

"Farewell." Lu Ran nodded politely to Yan Suangzi, intending to leave this place of trouble.

Running away after a fight! Now, surely you believe I'm a Celestial Sheep Follower?

Although fighting didn't quite fit the style of the Celestial Sheep Sect, running away did!

Lu Ran quickly left with Si Xianxian, not waiting for a response.

Yan Suangzi, already as cold as ice, stood frozen in place, resembling an ice sculpture.

Lu Ran had no interest in admiring her, but as he took a few steps away, he heard a cold voice from behind:

"Kneel."

Lu Ran's expression darkened, and he turned around.

However, he had misunderstood.

Senior Brother Liu descended from the sky with Bu Qingfeng, landing in front of Yan Suangzi.

The woman's command to kneel was naturally directed at Bu Qingfeng.

"Sister Yan, I..." Bu Qingfeng stammered, his face filled with embarrassment.

On the battlefield, Bu Qingfeng had been overwhelmed by Lu Ran's relentless offense and terrifying aura, shattering his courage.

Under Lu Ran's Divine Art of the Immortal Eye, Bu Qingfeng's fear surged uncontrollably, and he completely broke down.

What could a person with a shattered mental fortitude retain?

Pride? Dignity? Life?

Everything Bu Qingfeng possessed was at Lu Ran's mercy.

The Celestial Ram Sect's Divine Arts were not something to be trifled with.

When the Celestial Ram followers no longer feared battle and instead took the initiative to engage, the world would come to know just how terrifying these people were!

As Bu Qingfeng fled the scene and gradually regained his composure, he felt nothing but shame and anger within!

Yet, he dared not return.

His previous arrogance had been thoroughly extinguished.

He also lacked the courage to face that bizarre and powerful black-clothed youth again.

Just as Bu Qingfeng was at a loss and gradually becoming more confused, Liu Shixiong arrived and, without a word, brought him back.

Bu Qingfeng dared not resist.

However, what difference would it make to return to the Martial Arena now? It would be no different from a public execution.

What surprised Bu Qingfeng even more was that when he was brought before Yan Suangzi, the senior sister, her first words were, "Kneel down."

"Wow," Si Xianxian whispered in admiration, gazing at the domineering Yan Suangzi, "That's a good move, I'll use it in the future too."

Lu Ran: ". . ."

"Can't you hear me?" Yan Suangzi's voice carried a chill from a distance, "I told you to kneel."

Bu Qingfeng hung his head, his knees buckling, and he submitted before the formidable senior sister.

Yan Suangzi: "Where should you kneel?"

Bu Qingfeng, who was already in a daze, finally reacted and adjusted his position, facing the direction of the Divine Statue.

Yan Suangzi looked down at Bu Qingfeng, her face cold and her eyes carrying a hint of disdain:

"Think clearly about why this battle started."

"Because, because that person disrespected the deity, and I..." Bu Qingfeng stammered, and suddenly, he heard Yan Shijie's sigh.

From that long sigh, it was evident that she was suppressing her emotions.

Bu Qingfeng shrank his head, afraid to speak again, and lowered his head even further.

Only then did Yan Suangzi say coldly, "Think clearly about how you lost this battle."

Bu Qingfeng learned his lesson and obeyed without replying.

Yan Suangzi turned and walked away: "When you figure it out, then you can get up."

"Yes," Bu Qingfeng replied in a low voice.

In the distance, Lu Ran, seeing Yan Suangzi approaching, immediately pulled Si Xianxian away.

Damn, those who shouldn't have watched the spectacle should have left earlier.

"Lu Ran," as expected, Yan Suangzi's voice came from behind.

Lu Ran stopped in his tracks and turned to the woman: "Do we have to fight to save face?"

However, Yan Suangzi shook her head: "When you declared yourself as a Fifth Stage Stream Realm cultivator, everything became unnecessary.

All responsibility and consequences should be borne by Bu Qingfeng himself."

Lu Ran couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly.

This big girl was quite interesting.

"Do me the honor of having a cup of tea together." Yan Suangzi approached Lu Ran.

Lu Ran: "Tea?"

Yan Suangzi spoke bluntly: "You're incredibly strong, how could I not have tea and a chat with you?"

Lu Ran seemed to be influenced by her style, and a phrase escaped his lips: "A Feast at Hongmen?"

"This is Boreas City," Yan Suangzi smiled, "If I wanted to deceive you, why would I need to change locations?"

Lu Ran: ". . ."

Yan Suangzi walked past Lu Ran: "If you leave on your own, you might attract even more trouble."

Lu Ran immediately understood her meaning and quickly looked around.

The area was surrounded, and Northwind followers were in the majority.

With enough people, there would naturally be those with different ideas and reactions.

Although there were reasons for Lu Ran's actions, he was, after all, a retaliator.

But ultimately, Lu Ran had disciplined a Northwind disciple on their own turf.

"They've become spoiled!" Si Xianxian was instantly displeased.

Her beautiful eyes were full of aggression as she scanned the faces:

"I want to see who dares... Hey?"

"Let's go." Lu Ran pulled Si Xianxian and quickly caught up with Yan Suangzi's pace.

Si Xianxian was unhappy: "Where's that arrogant attitude of yours?

Why have you become so timid again?"

"Open your eyes and talk nonsense," Lu Ran tugged at Si Xianxian's arm and pushed her forward unceremoniously, "Am I not being arrogant towards you?"

Si Xianxian: ". . ."

You're shameless!

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