Chapter 214: The Cursed City?

Chapter 214: The Cursed City?

The night rain fell gently, a constant drizzle.

Amidst the layers of rain, Lu Ran's figure appeared on the streets, diligently patrolling with his team.

He was unaware of the tremendous shift in public opinion about him since the battle by the lake.

In contrast to the previous ridicule and disdain, the channel was now flooded with words of praise.

The popularity of "Heaven's Pride" was no joke.

Lu Ran's channel was constantly flooded with new viewers, and when they saw the overwhelming praise, they were either curious or dumbfounded.

The atmosphere here was quite different from what he had expected.

Could this Divine Sheep Believer truly possess exceptional skills?

No, judging by the words of admiration, he was more than just skilled. People were calling him a "Flame Demon" and even a "Flame God."

While the term "Flame God" was used sparingly, it was evident that the trend had already begun. Undoubtedly, when a participating student was referred to as a "God," it was no small matter.

The top 100 Heaven's Pride students from Great Xia were all exceptionally powerful.

With such high standards, how extraordinary must one be to receive this honor?

In truth, Lu Ran had taken a different path, one that could be considered opportunistic.

In terms of results, he had only single-handedly killed a River Realm Night Demon of the Fourth or Fifth Stage.

Such a feat was indeed impressive.

But this was "Heaven's Pride"!

Was killing a Night Demon such a great achievement?

Who couldn't do the same? The newcomers were yet to discover the real reason.

Lu Ran had fought a Night Demon clan member specializing in swordsmanship with his own sword skills.

He had matched the Night Demon clan's renowned agility with his speed and body movements.

Humans were visual creatures.

Lu Ran's process of slaying the demons had provided a tremendous visual impact for countless citizens.

Amidst the swirling and piercing Night Demon blades, Lu Ran's agile movements, dodging and weaving, left the onlookers in awe.

This little lamb dancing on the tip of the blade not only had excellent auditory positioning but also exceptional agility.

He was even more Northwind than the Northwind Believers.

This Divine Sheep Believer, brimming with blood and vigor, had put his life on the line, challenging opponents beyond his level.

He was even more Fiery Heaven than the Fiery Heaven Believers.

Furthermore, Lu Ran's actions were all the more impactful due to the typical timid and weak nature of Divine Sheep Believers.

His actions had a powerful influence that others struggled to match.

Hence, a tiny minority had typed out the words "Flame God," like a spark that might ignite a prairie fire.

Whether this spark would spread into a blaze depended on Lu Ran's future performance.

Fortunately, the night was not over, and the people eagerly awaited Lu Ran's further proof of his abilities.

At this moment, Lu Ran once again arrived at West River Park and stepped onto the narrow, old footbridge.

"What's wrong?" Lu Ran asked with concern, turning to the girl beside him.

Jiang Ruyi was a little surprised and whispered, "What?"

"You've been unusually quiet."

"I'm not usually very talkative," Jiang Ruyi gently patted Lu Ran's arm, "Don't overthink it.

It's almost ten o'clock, and the frequency of demon invasions is increasing. We need to stay focused."

Time passed, and the city was filled with incessant roars and explosions.

"Hmm," Lu Ran hesitated for a moment, but due to the presence of cameras, he didn't ask further.

He decided to wait until the mission was over to ask her properly.

Lu Ran didn't think his instincts were wrong.

Ever since the battle by the lake, he had felt a subtle change in Jiang Ruyi's demeanor.

"Hmm?"

Lu Ran slightly tilted his head and faintly heard the sound of a wild beast hunting.

He quickly sidestepped, placing one hand on the footbridge railing and leaning over to look down.

Just then, he spotted several Malevolent Dogs appearing one by one.

1, 2, 3... 7! This situation would have been impossible half a year ago.

Having a group of two or three Malevolent Dogs together was already remarkable.

But now, seven of them had appeared in a row!

A crisp snap sounded.

Jiang Ruyi had already leaped off the footbridge and was standing in mid-air, tossing a Lightning Shackles Talisman downward.

The pack of Malevolent Dogs scattered rapidly, but two of them were caught and immobilized by the talisman.

The Cool Night Sword flashed by, consecutively piercing the heads of the two dogs.

Another Malevolent Dog failed to dodge in time and was impaled by the sword.

"Woof!"

"Woof!!!" The Malevolent Dog clan angrily barked, launching attacks with their Evil Fangs.

Jiang Ruyi immediately flew backward, tossing out two white jade plaques.

"Baa~"

Suddenly, a sheep's bleat rang out.

The remaining four Malevolent Dogs turned their heads in unison, looking behind them.

"Boom!"

The Inferno Charm exploded, engulfing two Malevolent Dogs in flames.

The Lightning Shackles Talisman shattered again, expanding into a vast area of lightning.

"Swoosh~"

The Cool Night Sword weaved through the air, claiming the lives of the two Malevolent Dogs.

The other two Malevolent Dogs had been blown to bits by the Inferno Charm, their flesh scattered in a gruesome sight.

The pair worked together seamlessly, effortlessly handling the situation within a few seconds.

Lu Ran looked at Jiang Ruyi floating in the air, "Remember half a year ago, when we first entered Evil Dog Village for training and encountered two Mist Realm Malevolent Dogs? We almost got wiped out."

Jiang Ruyi's cold expression finally softened, and a hint of a playful smile appeared on her face.

"It wasn't that dramatic."

Other participating students would have wanted to showcase their most brilliant moments.

Despite the public scrutiny, Lu Ran didn't care about his reputation and openly shared this "embarrassing" story.

Indeed, Lu Ran didn't pay much attention to what others thought.

Who hasn't gone through a rookie phase? At this moment, Lu Ran was more concerned about Jiang Ruyi in front of him.

He didn't know what was wrong with the girl, but he just wanted to help her feel better.

This special memory indeed made her face no longer cold.

A faint smile appeared on her face, and in this night of war, she looked astonishingly beautiful.

Suddenly, the number of bullet chats in Lu Ran's channel increased dramatically.

After all, Lu Ran was watching Jiang Ruyi, and the camera showed her tall figure and her fair, enchanting face.

"Mom, I'm in love. Her eyes are filled with me."

"Wake up, friend! That's the Flame Demon you're looking at~"

"This person's looks are too much! I wouldn't dare to look like this even in my dreams."

"Unbelievable, after killing the dogs under the bridge, you're going to kill the dogs outside?"

"Don't move, Flame Demon! Don't shake the camera, you're shaking like crazy!"

Lu Ran indeed tilted his head back slightly, and his body trembled as his brain suddenly buzzed.

Demon Sculpture Ascension?

Lu Ran was overjoyed.

When he finished his training this month and left the Evil Dog Village, the Evil Dog Demon Sculpture in the garden had already been cultivated to the River Realm, Fifth Stage!

In other words, the Evil Dog Demon Sculpture was about to advance to the Jiang Realm? In the future, he could summon the Evil Dog and secretly play with it at home?

Speaking of which, this clan had extremely low intelligence, and he wasn't sure if he could control it.

Lu Ran's unusual behavior made his teammates secretly wary.

They all misunderstood, thinking that Lu Ran had heard some noise again.

Sun Zhengfang was afraid of disturbing Lu Ran and didn't ask immediately, but the hidden earpiece suddenly transmitted the inquiry from the command center:

"At the entrance of the Transportation Building! Is there any team there?"

"Team 012 is nearby!" Another patrol team responded through the earpiece.

"Puppet Shadow, conservatively estimated to be above the River Realm, Third Stage. Go support immediately!"

"Yes!"

A sudden burst of words startled Lu Ran.

Demon Clan: Puppet Shadow?

Lu Ran rarely heard this name, and its rarity was no less than when he heard "Luo Tianmo."

"Buzz!!"

Lu Ran was caught off guard and felt his head go blank.

Since he had been using the Evil Art: Evil Perception, Lu Ran was closely connected to the Evil Dog Demon Sculpture.

The Evil Dog Demon Sculpture was advancing rapidly and trembling violently, causing some trouble for Lu Ran.

In a daze, he seemed to hear something again.

".Transport Management Station Residential Building, in the courtyard! Hurry!"

"Yes!"

Lu Ran snapped out of his daze and saw Jiang Ruyi falling beside him.

The girl's face didn't look good.

Lu Ran turned around and looked behind him, seeing Sun Zhengfang and Wei Long with solemn expressions.

His heart sank, and he had a vague sense of something.

As expected, the hidden earpiece transmitted another voice: "Rain Alley City Station, A District Cargo Yard!"

"Team 015 is here!"

"Puppet Shadow, River Realm, Third Stage and above. Go quickly!"

"Nan Jie Gas Station! Is there anyone at Nan Jie Gas Station?"

"Team 027 is here."

Before the voice could finish, the man in the earpiece spoke again, interrupting the other party:

"All teams proceed independently! Fu Li Street, left side of Flying Fishing Gear Shop!"

"Second Elementary School! On the roof of the second school building."

In the earpiece, the man's speech became faster, and he reported several locations one after another.

The urgent voices made everyone's hearts race and bodies tense!

"Brother Wei!" Lu Ran shouted, and Wei Long, who was on full alert, felt a chill down his spine due to Lu Ran's roar and the martial artist's intuition.

"Huff~"

Wei Long, wearing a large red robe, instantly dashed forward and turned around, searching for the target.

It was a red figure.

Red enough to make one's face blush.

This was a humanoid female, wearing a tattered red dress, revealing large areas of her snow-white skin.

The tattered red dress was torn into strips, even into threads, and it fluttered gently in the wind and rain, accentuating her alluring figure.

The lower half of her face was covered with a mysterious red veil, and her pitch-black long hair fell on her shoulders.

A pair of demonic red eyes, like rubies, were embedded in her beautiful face.

Demon Clan: Puppet Shadow!

Lu Ran's throat twitched.

Could this be broadcast?

Hmm. It should be fine.

Although the Puppet Shadow's dress was torn, the necessary parts were still covered.

She looked too much like a human woman!

If not for those demonic red eyes, who would mistake her for a demon?

"Wuuuu~"

Suddenly, a deep alarm sounded.

The man's voice in the earpiece abruptly stopped.

Jiang Ruyi's face stiffened, and she held Lu Ran's arm, her palm applying slight pressure.

What was coming, eventually arrived.

Was Rain Alley City truly a cursed city?

"Wuuuu~"

In the small city swaying in the wind and rain, an alarm echoed, weighing heavily on people's hearts and making them feel oppressed.

Long and short alternating,

Ghost Night Walk!

Thanks to blank_light, yohoho, Jiang Zhuyouqiao, Xue Zhifengyeyu Lu, and several other bosses for their rewards! Thank you for your support! The bosses are so generous!

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