Chapter 196: The Play

Chapter 196: The Play

This sheep's bleat was enough to take Jiang Ruyi's life!

Her heart raced, and her movements naturally slowed.

However, the Cool Night Sword was not slow!

As a divine armament, its existence was unique, unaffected by the Deity Spell: Compassion Sound.

"Swoosh!"

The Cool Night Sword tore through the air with a piercing sound, sending chills down everyone's spines.

In fact, as soon as Lu Ran leaped from the edge of the Sand Tide, the Cool Night Sword had already left the battle and rushed to her rescue.

"Hmm?" Lu Ran's heart tightened.

As he kicked Jiang Ruyi, he slashed sideways with his sword.

Lu Ran held divine armaments in high regard! He desperately channeled the Demonic Spell of Soul Splitting Power, fearing his weapon would be knocked away and his body pierced through.

"Ding!"

The clashing of the sword and knife was painfully loud.

The Cool Night Sword was indeed knocked away.

Rather than being slashed by Lu Ran, it was the Radiant Light Saber that had intercepted it.

"Ah!"

"Get away, quickly!"

On the side of the Judges' Podium, the crowd parted once more.

Jiang Ruyi, who had been kicked away, did not turn into a pebble like Wu Shanshan, bouncing repeatedly on the ground.

She remained floating above everyone's heads, rapidly flying backward.

The Jade Inscription Array granted her the ability to fly, but her renowned defensive capabilities were not on display.

Lu Ran was genuinely fast and accurate!

His kick extended between the two white jade tablets, landing heavily on Jiang Ruyi's arm.

"Wow~"

"Look at Jiang Ruyi's eyes."

"Damn Lu Ran, how can he be so ruthless!"

After being kicked by Lu Ran, Jiang Ruyi's senses returned to her.

Her gaze, filled with sorrow, fixed on the figure standing at the edge of the Judges' Podium.

The slightly injured appearance and the hint of resentment in her eyes made everyone's hearts ache!

Indeed, beauty was justice! The audience below was stirred, creating a lively atmosphere.

When Lu Ran fought Wu Shanshan, he didn't incite such public anger. It seemed that Jiang Ruyi's beauty and demeanor were indeed exceptional.

"Baa~"

Lu Ran stood at the edge of the Judges' Podium, gazing at the white-robed girl flying backward, and spoke again.

Jiang Ruyi's breath hitched slightly.

Again?

"Hmm," she said, supporting her forehead with one hand, trying to use reason to suppress her surging emotions.

"Huff~"

The Cool Night Sword immediately rushed over, hilt extended, and slipped into the girl's palm.

"Master!"

A voice almost identical to Jiang Ruyi's resonated in her mind.

Jiang Ruyi's body trembled slightly, and she struggled to calm her mind.

Jiang Ruyi felt a surge of excitement, but the students below suffered.

They weren't as familiar with Lu Ran, nor did they have the same deep emotional connection.

The problem was that these students were mostly from the Stream Realm! They weren't evil spirits, and without extreme emotions like cruelty and violence, they quickly fell under the spell of the "Enchanting Sheep" on stage.

"Everyone, gather towards the Precious Lotus!"

"Class Monitor Wu has the Azure Dragon here, so this is fine too!"

"Wuuu~"

Suddenly, a horn sounded, echoing inside and outside the school.

For a moment, everyone's minds were stabilized, and those who had been captivated were rescued.

"Hmm?" Lu Ran turned his head, looking at the other side of the Judges' Podium.

A male teacher held a virtual horn, having just finished playing it.

"I'm still fighting!" Lu Ran said with dissatisfaction.

The male teacher, expressionless, replied, "If you keep shouting, the students will join forces to beat up Jiang Ruyi."

Lu Ran: "..."

The crowd, now clear-headed, looked at Lu Ran again, feeling indignant, as if their emotions had been deceived!

"Scoundrel, you scoundrel!"

"Beat him, Jiang Ruyi, give him a good thrashing!"

"You're playing with me again, wuuu~ I'm just a spectator, and you're mocking and toying with me. I won't watch anymore, wuuu~"

Indeed, Lu Ran was a scoundrel.

As a River Realm devotee, given enough time, he could indeed toy with the hearts of Stream Realm boys and girls.

As for ordinary people, they didn't stand a chance.

In front of Lu Ran, they were like little foxes, devoid of any personal will.

Fortunately, the Judges' Podium was located in the center of the playground, and the surrounding crowd only heard a faint sheep's bleat.

Otherwise, some might have been overwhelmed with love and rushed in to protect Lu Ran.

Perhaps the teacher blew the horn to protect the spectators outside the school as well.

"Huff~"

Lu Ran suddenly sensed a surge of energy.

He quickly turned to look sideways.

Jiang Ruyi, holding the Cool Night Sword, slowly floated towards him.

She extended her slender fingers and gently caressed the sword's body.

In an instant, the pitch-black Cool Night Sword glowed with a fiery red sheen, and countless sparks burst outward.

The Jade Talisman Spell of Explosive Flame! At this moment, Lu Ran witnessed his late father's fighting style.

Enchantment!

Lu Ran whispered, "Baa~"

Jiang Ruyi's sorrowful gaze met his, and her thin lips parted, "Bad guy."

Lu Ran: "..."

Lu Ran fell silent, and the audience below was stunned!

Lu Ran's sheep's bleat could be masked by the horn and various supporting deity spells.

But Jiang Ruyi's gentle voice?

That wasn't a deity spell, yet it evoked feelings of compassion in people's hearts.

Today's audience had indeed suffered greatly! The students' emotions rose and fell, swayed left and right, manipulated repeatedly by the couple on stage.

"Huff!"

Jiang Ruyi, sword in hand, charged at Lu Ran.

The boy was forced into close combat. Although the girl was from the River Realm, she couldn't resist the Compassion Sound.

Jiang Ruyi had to find another way, wielding a divine armament.

As the spirit within the weapon roared, alerting her, she still had a fighting chance!

Otherwise, she would eventually be worn down by Lu Ran, her fighting spirit extinguished, and completely fall under his spell.

"Ya~!"

Jiang Ruyi let out a charming rebuke, brandishing the Cool Night Sword, and slashed out a crimson moon.

Countless sparks flew, scattering like stars, a truly beautiful sight.

"I'm done for!" Lu Ran's feet stirred the Immortal Mist, rapidly creating distance between him and Jiang Ruyi.

The Jade Inscription Sect was particularly adept at the art of enchantment.

Jiang Ruyi could detonate this enchanted black ice sword at any moment!

In that case, a raging inferno would erupt around her, spreading in all directions.

Jiang Ruyi was indeed at the center of the explosion, but as the caster, she had a significant damage immunity.

The Jade Inscription Array around her waist contained a white jade tablet bearing the Explosive Flame Charm, capable of absorbing the incoming flames.

This was why Jiang Ruyi dared to crush the Frost Charm with her bare hands when facing Lu Ran's charge.

Once the talisman shattered, Lu Ran might be frozen, but Jiang Ruyi wouldn't be!

"Mee~" Lu Ran quickly retreated, once again emitting the Voice of Mercy.

"Buzz!" The Cool Night Sword in Jiang Ruyi's hand vibrated.

The girl's expression was complex, biting her lip, and suddenly raising her left hand.

From the Jade Inscription Array, the Frost Charm shot directly at Lu Ran.

"Puff!"

A burst of frost exploded, spreading layers of cold mist that invaded the surrounding environment.

"Lu Ran is too fast, Jiang Ruyi can't catch up!"

"Don't you see Class Monitor Jiang setting up the Frost Charm? The field will eventually be covered in frost, and Lu Ran's movements will slow down."

"Brother Lu is being countered! Jiang Ruyi is holding an enchanted sword, like a bomb, he can't even touch her."

"Touching is fine, as long as Jiang Ruyi holds back and doesn't detonate it."

"What? Is Brother Lu being countered again?"

"The Celestial Sheep Sect only has the Immortal Hoof, and even though Lu Ran is fast, he has nothing else. Everyone counters him!"

"No, Lu Ran must be throwing the match! With his recent kills of the Azure Dragon and his aggressive move on Wu Shanshan, I don't believe he can't get close to Jiang Ruyi!"

"Brother, open your eyes and see what Jiang Ruyi is holding! That's a Divine Armament! How can Wu Shanshan compare to Jiang Ruyi?"

Lu Ran: "..."

The constant murmurs from the audience below made Lu Ran grit his teeth.

If it weren't for you spectators, I'd just throw out a string of Night Demon Blades.

I'd impale Jiang Ruyi, along with her Jade Inscription Array, and shatter them all!

Hmm, forget it. Let's keep the beauty alive.

She's useful.

Under the bright sky, a petty person like Lu Ran wouldn't dare to act recklessly.

Moreover, the outcome of this battle wasn't that important.

As long as the school leaders were satisfied and awarded some points, it would be a great success!

More importantly, Lu Ran was genuinely delighted with Jiang Ruyi's growth.

"Chi~~"

As Lu Ran frantically fled, his mind raced.

He was about to participate in the Heaven's Pride tournament.

With Jiang Ruyi's performance, could she follow him as a "photographer"?

That way, her abilities would surely be recognized by the public.

Jiang Ruyi didn't have many Devotee Points, and if she could be recruited by a prestigious school based on her strength, that would be perfect.

In the past,

It was Jiang Ruyi who took on the enormous risk, disregarding the school's advice, and stubbornly insisted on teaming up with Lu Ran.

Now,

Lu Ran should repay her kindness!

He didn't have the ability to make up for the points Jiang Ruyi had lost over the past five months.

But Lu Ran could try his best to provide her with a platform!

This match was being recorded by a teacher.

Later, the video could be submitted to the Divine Folk Bureau, with the school leaders' endorsement, requesting the bureau to allow Jiang Ruyi to join the Patrol Team.

If that didn't work, they could seek help from the Great Nightmare.

The mighty Grand Master of the River Realm should have a lot of influence.

"Dong!" A dull sound echoed.

Lu Ran's fleeing figure suddenly stopped, and with dual blades in hand, he charged at Jiang Ruyi.

The seemingly cornered little lamb no longer chose a slow death; instead, she boldly rushed forward.

"Swoosh~ Swoosh~"

Jiang Ruyi waved her left hand, and two white jade tablets flew towards Lu Ran.

"Chi~~"

Lu Ran's feet stirred the mist, revealing his determination!

Although his body was covered in frost, hindering his movements, he still dodged the charms with quick sidesteps.

Amidst the thick mist, a pair of figures drew closer, blades clashing!

Demonic Spell of Soul Splitting Power, activate!

I can fly, but you can't stand on the platform.

The Burnt God, of course, cares about his reputation, and mainly, we don't want to lose points~

"Mee~~~"

Lu Ran stomped his foot, causing a surge of energy.

Demonic Spell of Soul Splitting Hoof, activate!

"Ding!!"

The blades collided, creating an ear-piercing sound.

Unexpectedly, there was no explosion, no flames.

Only one person was sent flying.

Lu Ran was stunned.

Damn! This is bad, bad, bad!

My intention was to make her hesitate, to prevent her from detonating the Cool Night Sword early and blasting me away.

But I ended up "meeing" too much!

Did Jiang Ruyi hold back from detonating the Cool Night Sword? That can't be!

"Chi~~"

Lu Ran leaped, aided by the Immortal Hoof, slashing through the air towards the flying Jiang Ruyi.

Go ahead and detonate!

"Boom!"

Energy surged, and flames erupted.

Ah~

I feel much better.

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