Chapter 198: The Divine Armament, Ruyi
Chapter 198: The Divine Armament, Ruyi
"You don't seem too surprised about the Heaven's Pride incident."
Lu Ran couldn't hold back and turned to look at Jiang Ruyi.
The girl nodded slightly, "Yuansi told me."
"Oh." Lu Ran silently mocked to himself, "You're quite the chatterbox, aren't you?"
Tian Tian asked timidly, "Ruyi, have you been chatting with Yuansi all this time?"
Jiang Ruyi smiled at Tian Tian and teased, "What's this? Jealous?"
Tian Tian's face turned slightly red, and she immediately lowered her head, realizing that her thoughts had been noticed.
"Not too often," Jiang Ruyi said softly.
"Mhm, mhm," Tian Tian responded in agreement, not daring to look up at Jiang Ruyi.
Jiang Ruyi's gaze swept across the group, "Let's go to the Demon Grotto for training tomorrow."
"Alright!" Deng Yutang agreed decisively, reacting quickly, "Then we'll head back first."
"Oh, oh!" Chang Ying also realized, and as she spoke, she pulled the petite Tian Tian into her embrace, "Ran, we'll be off then!"
"Goodbye, Ruyi."
The trio left swiftly, leaving only two figures in the classroom.
"Ran?" Jiang Ruyi turned to look at Lu Ran, a faint smile playing on her lips.
Lu Ran felt a bit embarrassed, "It's a leftover issue from the past.
When we went to the Demon Grotto for training, I overdid it with the Compassion Sound Spell."
Jiang Ruyi raised her eyebrows slightly, "The Blacklight Clan can't hear your voice."
Lu Ran waved her hand, "I wasn't trying to control the lights, but the people.
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Jiang Ruyi's expression was peculiar, and she seemed to have gained an unexpected reward.
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Lu Ran: ". . ."
Jiang Ruyi's smile didn't fade as she gazed at Lu Ran, "It seems like a lot has happened since I left."
Lu Ran shrugged, "Well, life always has its stories."
This time, Jiang Ruyi didn't respond.
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Jiang Ruyi was a bit surprised, "A little girl?"
"No, she's a year older than us."
"Then why do the two of us need to take her?"
Lu Ran laughed, "If I didn't say that, I would have to go to the Ice World with her alone."
Upon hearing this, a hint of sweetness rose in Jiang Ruyi's heart.
"Hmph." She didn't show it, but instead, she hummed lightly and took a step towards the window.
Indeed, it wasn't in vain that you thought of her.
Lu Ran remained seated on the desk, gazing at her graceful silhouette, "Later, when we went to the Northwind City for training, we happened to catch the Divine Ruin created by the Northwind Elder.
My Radiant Light Saber gained a fortuitous opportunity, which allowed me to advance smoothly.
Your Cool Night Sword..."
Jiang Ruyi raised her hand, gripping the hilt of the sword that protruded from her shoulder, feeling the icy coldness at the hilt:
"No need for fortuitous opportunities. When you gave me the Cool Night Sword, it was already brimming with spirituality."
Lu Ran nodded thoughtfully, "That's right, this is my family's heirloom."
Before he could finish, Jiang Ruyi looked out the window and suddenly spoke, "The people have left, let's head home too."
Lu Ran hesitated for a moment but went along, "No rush, I want to find the school administration for some help."
"Hmm?"
"I'm planning to participate in Heaven's Pride, and I was thinking, can we do it together?"
"Me?" Jiang Ruyi slightly lifted her head, looking at Lu Ran's illusory image through the classroom window.
"I don't have the ability to get you a spot, but you can be the photographer!"
"Photographer?"
"Yes, you'll be seen by more people." Lu Ran nodded, "You've been missing out on Believer Points for over five months.
Even if the school makes up for it, it will only be average points, not high scores.
It's so difficult to get into a good university!"
Lu Ran paused before continuing, "We can take a different approach! The people of Daxia pay a lot of attention to Heaven's Pride.
As long as we have strong abilities and put on an impressive performance, we should be able to receive offers from various colleges."
"Mhm," Jiang Ruyi pursed her lips.
She raised her hand, and her slender fingers landed on the window, tracing Lu Ran's transparent silhouette and gently sketching his features.
Indeed, it wasn't in vain that you thought of her.
"Do you want to participate?" Lu Ran asked, "Don't worry, your strength is definitely sufficient.
You're already at the River Realm's first level, and with a Divine Armament by your side, there won't be any problems."
Jiang Ruyi spoke softly, "I'm not at the first level of the River Realm."
"What?"
"I'm at the second level of the River Realm."
Jiang Ruyi looked at Lu Ran's stunned expression in the window.
Unconsciously, a faint smile appeared on her face, and she lightly poked his nose with her fingertip.
Unfortunately, her fingertip touched the window, and Lu Ran couldn't feel it.
"You're at the second level of the River Realm?" Lu Ran was indeed a bit bewildered.
The Great Competition had already ended, yet Lu Ran hadn't realized that his opponent was at the second level of the River Realm!
It was because the girl had been flying, and Lu Ran couldn't directly sense her speed.
Moreover, Jiang Ruyi had a Divine Armament by her side.
When she swung her sword, Lu Ran indeed found it challenging to distinguish whether it was her strength or the power of the Divine Armament.
"I've been training very hard," Jiang Ruyi's voice was soft and light, "Afraid of falling behind you.
"Falling?" Lu Ran pouted, "Your cultivation realm is even higher than mine! Is it so nurturing under the Divine Statue?"
"Indeed." Jiang Ruyi spoke softly, "I'm also very lucky. After advancing to Stream Realm Fifth Stage, it only took me two days to break through and enter the River Realm."
Lu Ran's mouth formed an 'o' shape.
Theoretically, this shouldn't be a problem.
Not to mention two days, even if you had just advanced to Stream Realm Fifth Stage two minutes ago, you could still have a sudden enlightenment and enter the advancement mode again.
But
Two days, that's a bit too fast!
How long did it take me?
Lu Ran clearly remembered that he had achieved Stream Realm Fifth Stage on the 23rd of the lunar winter month and only had a sudden enlightenment on the 8th of the last month!
That's a full half-month!
If he hadn't gone to the Martial River Bank on the 8th, and hadn't seen that rolling river, he would have remained stuck.
However, if time could flow backward, and Lu Ran had another chance, even if he went to the Martial River Bank
It still wouldn't work!
The so-called "sudden enlightenment" is a person's insight, a sudden realization after accumulating a lot.
Lu Ran's experience in Beifeng City was indispensable.
Especially the stories of Yan Shuangzi and Deng Yuxiang, which greatly touched Lu Ran's heart.
Two former close friends had chosen completely different paths.
One stayed under the Divine Statue, always listening to the teachings of the Supreme Deity.
One gave up the path to heaven and stubbornly returned.
Lu Ran happened to witness the creation of the Divine Ruin by Beifeng, personally witnessing Yan Shuangzi's entry into the Divine Ruin and obtaining that tremendous resource!
And then thinking about Deng Yuxiang, who was in Rain Alley, practicing alone.
This layered progression of emotions and reflections surrounding "home" was undoubtedly a significant influence on Lu Ran's "enlightenment by the river."
"I advanced by relying on the protection of my hometown, gazing at the Martial River." Lu Ran calmed his emotions and asked, "What about you?"
"Buzz~"
The Cool Night Sword trembled slightly.
Jiang Ruyi lowered her head and smiled, "I and Cool Night Sword mutually achieved our goals.
She condensed her weapon spirit, advancing to Divine Armament, and I broke through, advancing to the River Realm."
Hearing this, Lu Ran couldn't help but feel deeply moved. It sounded so wonderful, didn't it?
But as someone who had experienced it, Lu Ran naturally knew the difficulty of advancing to the River Realm and the challenge of condensing a weapon spirit.
Jiang Ruyi spoke casually, her voice gentle and soft.
But her personal goals, spiritual will, and the heart hidden beneath this gentle and beautiful physical form
were undoubtedly extremely clear and firm.
Lu Ran couldn't help but ask curiously, "What was your insight with the Divine Armament?"
Jiang Ruyi looked at someone's shadow in the window, then suddenly tilted her head slightly and smiled, "I won't tell you~"
Lu Ran: "."
He could feel that Jiang Ruyi was becoming more and more like a "person."
At least she seemed more lively and playful than when she had just returned.
Or... hmm, because there was no one else in the class?
Jiang Ruyi's gaze gradually shifted, no longer focused on the shadow in the window, but gazing into the distance, her eyes slightly misty.
In the future, I still can't tell you.
What if you become fearless and unrestrained after knowing?
"Then, do you want to be a photographer?" Lu Ran asked.
"Sure." Jiang Ruyi didn't hesitate and joked, "I'll take beautiful photos of you."
"There's no need to take special photos." Lu Ran hummed, "I'm naturally beautiful, and my foundation is right here."
Finally, Jiang Ruyi turned around and gave Lu Ran a glance.
"Let's go and talk to the school administration." Lu Ran tilted his head slightly, indicating the direction of the classroom door.
"Mhm." Jiang Ruyi took a step forward, her faint jasmine fragrance wafting as she passed by Lu Ran's desk.
However, just as she was about to step out of the classroom, she suddenly stopped.
Jiang Ruyi lowered her head and looked at her right hand, "You..."
It turned out that Lu Ran had secretly held her index and middle fingers.
He shook them lightly and said, "I'll try to see if I can wield it."
Jiang Ruyi: ???
In just a few seconds, she had imagined many things Lu Ran might say.
Her face even turned slightly red.
But what was all this?
Jiang Ruyi said with a mix of annoyance and amusement, "Are you treating me like a Divine Armament?"
Lu Ran still held her fingers, shaking them left and right, "It's okay, I can wield it."
She didn't resist or pull her hand away.
Lu Ran took advantage of the situation, moving from holding her two fingers to holding her palm.
This fair and slender hand was cool and soft.
Holding it felt just right.
Jiang Ruyi's eyes widened slightly, and her face turned red in an instant.
Lu Ran chuckled, "You've been gone for over five months, and there have been big changes here. I'm afraid you'll get lost."
Jiang Ruyi: "."
Is this the most reasonable explanation you could think of?
Lu Ran hurried out of the classroom.
As it turned out,
He could wield the hand, and he could also lead the person away.
Jiang Ruyi lowered her head, her face flushing with embarrassment.
She remained silent, allowing Lu Ran to lead her, and they ran through the corridor.
Thanks to Gzc for the 5000 reward!
Thanks to the bosses, including Qiheji, Luoguokafei, and others, for their support! You're so generous!
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