Chapter 219: Memories and Grudges

Chapter 219: Memories and Grudges

The sheep's cry had a startling effect!

Qianshaixing had just been mocking, but her expression changed in an instant as she glared angrily.

Her attention was completely drawn to Lu Ran, neglecting the Jade Flute Believer who was dragged into the illusion. She waved her palm towards Lu Ran.

"Huff~"

Five red silk threads pierced towards Lu Ran, but Lu Ran...

His expression turned grim as he witnessed another dimension.

Lu Ran activated the Divine Technique: Netherworld Eye, intending to conceal the Evil Technique: Cage of Flames within his pupil to restrict Qianshaixing's movements.

However, when he opened his eyes, he saw a heart-wrenching scene.

The Jade Flute Believer seemed to be alone.

But by his side, three phantoms were guarding him.

They were the vengeful spirits of three Moon Watchers, the Jade Flute Believer's comrades!

As spirits, they couldn't affect the real world.

Yet, the three heroic souls refused to leave, stubbornly staying by their comrade's side, even blocking in front of the Jade Flute Believer, trying to intercept the red threads.

The heroic souls got their wish.

Although they couldn't stop the red threads, the threads indeed changed direction, sparing the Jade Flute Believer.

Because

Lu Ran had arrived!

Not only did the red threads aim for Lu Ran, but the three heroic souls also felt a terrifying pulling force.

"Lu Ran!"

Sun Zhengfang watched as Lu Ran drew closer to the red threads, and he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Lu Ran's feet stirred up the mist, and a wave of wind propelled him sideways.

Night Phantom Technique: Night Dance Enchanting the City!

"Chh—"

Lu Ran made an almost 90-degree turn, startling Qianshaixing.

She was furious, her right hand still casting the Evil Spell: Silk Threads, while her left hand suddenly lifted.

Evil Technique: Thread Needles!

Red needles rained down like a shower.

"Baa~~~"

Lu Ran made another 90-degree turn, rushing towards the Jade Flute Believer with hollow eyes and a pained expression.

Seeing this, Sun Zhengfang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Killing the enemy was a pretense; saving people was the truth.

In fact, in a world unseen and unheard by others, someone had already warned Lu Ran.

"Child, don't be impulsive!"

"Be careful, be careful!!"

"Get back! Lu Ran, don't..."

Urgent and sorrowful voices came from the three heroic souls.

Everything happened as it had before, and although their efforts were in vain, the three souls still did their utmost.

Until they saw Lu Ran rescue the Jade Flute Believer from the illusion, their emotions grew more intense, and one of them even wept with joy.

The three souls didn't want to see their sole remaining comrade follow in their footsteps, nor did they want to witness the death of the "Rain Alley Champion," the Heaven's Pride, here.

"Baa!!"

Lu Ran grabbed the Jade Flute Believer and dashed wildly through the beautiful red rain.

The voices of the spirits, mixed with the pattering rain, reached his ears.

Lu Ran's heart grew more sorrowful as he listened.

He didn't recognize the few souls.

Setting aside their identities as Moon Watchers, divine believers, students, and more, on this Fifteenth Night, everyone shared the same name—Humans.

"Chh!"

The sound of the blade piercing flesh abruptly rang out.

The sword and knife struck together, piercing Qianshaixing's back of the head and instantly shattering her beautiful skull.

In the night sky, Jiang Ruyi's face was cold, her eyes icy, as she stared at Qianshaixing's corpse.

The plan hadn't changed as quickly as expected.

Jiang Ruyi didn't follow the plan step by step, and even the nearby Sun Zhengfang had already cast the Divine Spell: Green Phoenix Tree.

Jiang Ruyi seized the opportunity, and with a slight thought, she commanded the Cool Night Sword to deliver a fatal strike.

The Cool Night Sword, responding to its master's call, flew down from the night sky, and the Radiant Light Saber, sensing its companion's movement, followed suit.

Evidently, Jiang Ruyi's judgment was correct!

When everyone arrived at the battlefield, Qianshaixing had canceled the Evil Spell: Puppet Charm to capture the Jade Flute Believer.

But when Lu Ran entered, Qianshaixing was 'hard-controlled'!

Her attention was solely on Lu Ran, and she maintained an offensive stance, eager to torture the little lamb to death with her own hands.

Because of this, Qianshaixing hadn't recast the Evil Spell: Puppet Charm.

Without that defensive garment, Qianshaixing's life was frighteningly fragile.

"Well done!" Wei Long gave Jiang Ruyi great approval.

Sun Zhengfang, seeing this, immediately headed towards the corpses of the Moon Watchers.

At this moment, his heart was bleeding.

In the distance, Lu Ran slid forward on the wet asphalt for several meters before slowly coming to a stop.

He didn't look at the corpses; he had no illusions, for he had already seen the spirits.

"She's dead! She's dead!"

"Good! Well done! She died well! Haha!"

"We... Why are we... How come I'm not under control?"

Voices filled with mixed emotions, laced with confusion, drew closer to Lu Ran.

The cold night rain soaked Lu Ran's body, falling on his yellow raincoat and making a pitter-patter sound.

Lu Ran, head bowed, holding the Jade Flute Believer, spoke softly:

"I'll take him safely to the shelter."

"You?"

"Lu Ran? Can you...?"

"Can you see us? Can you see us?!" The three spirits drew closer to Lu Ran.

Lu Ran turned around, his gaze penetrating the ethereal spirits in front and focusing on the distant corpses.

Despite his excellent disguise, the previous words were indeed spoken to the three heroic souls.

Astonishment, longing, and hope.

Various expressions appeared on the faces of the three.

What Lu Ran least wanted to see was a glimmer of hope on the faces of the heroic souls.

It was an undeniable fact that the wandering souls would uncontrollably drift towards Lu Ran.

Based on this, the wandering souls would always harbor unrealistic fantasies, as if grasping at a life-saving straw.

Indeed, Lu Ran could see them.

But he could only see them, and nothing more.

"Lu Ran, help me! We can still fight! We can still fight!"

"You can save me, you can see me, Lu Ran, you can see me!"

"Don't let me go, Lu Ran, don't, I can't die yet! I still have a child, he's only 13 years old, and he hasn't become a believer yet, I haven't seen him get married and have children."

Lu Ran's heart trembled, and his breathing suddenly became rapid.

Before his father left,

Did he have the same thoughts?

"Huff~"

In another world, energy fluctuations rippled.

Countless wandering souls gathered and merged into Lu Ran's lifeless dead sheep eyes.

"Rest in peace."

Lu Ran's voice was low and carried a hint of sadness as it fell into the ears of the three heroic souls, and also through the mini camera, it reached countless households.

Of course, ordinary people couldn't see the heroic souls, but they could see the scattered bones of the Moon Watchers on the streets.

There was no more laughter in the channel, only the sounds of farewell:

"Rest in peace!"

"Rest in peace."

"Hero, rest in peace!"

"I can't bear to see this, it's making me cry, I really can't bear to see this."

"Kill! Lu Ran, kill! Kill those demons!!"

Lu Ran suddenly raised his eyes, and in his ears, he heard a sharp screeching sound.

The Puppet Shadow had a hideous appearance, with bared teeth and claws, and it too drifted uncontrollably towards Lu Ran.

"Let's go, to the shelter!" Sun Zhengfang said, holding back his grief and shouting loudly.

He also released numerous branches, wrapping the three corpses within them.

"Lu Ran?" In the night sky, Jiang Ruyi's voice called out, waking Lu Ran.

He looked up.

Lu Ran's pursed lips and reddened eyes made Jiang Ruyi's heart tremble.

The countless viewers behind the screen also felt a slight palpitation.

The death of the three Moon Watchers was a sad sight, and it was only natural for those present to feel sorrow.

But Lu Ran, standing in this cursed city, had experienced countless life-and-death battles and sent off numerous heroic spirits.

Was Lu Ran's reaction normal? The answer was no.

Everything was because of those few words.

"He's only 13 years old."

"He hasn't become a believer yet."

"I haven't seen him get married and have children yet."

"Lu Ran, let's go." Jiang Ruyi flew and landed beside Lu Ran, gently taking his arm.

Her eyes were gentle, and she said softly, "Let's take the injured back to the shelter."

"Yeah, let's go." Lu Ran shook his head vigorously, as if trying to shake off the lingering words in his mind.

The wandering soul of the Puppet Shadow had already entered the garden, and Lu Ran, carrying the injured, rushed towards the nearest shelter with his team.

Half a minute later, the group charged into a shelter.

When they came out, each person had a 'moon' symbol around their body.

However, they hadn't expected that as soon as they stepped out of the gate, just ten meters ahead, there was a surge of energy.

"Ssss—"

The mist beneath Lu Ran's feet churned, and he charged forward with the Night Silence Blade in hand.

His sad expression was gone, and all that remained was a face filled with gloom.

Beneath the Netherworld Eye, a faintly burning black fire was hidden.

The Crimson Phantom suddenly appeared, naturally sensing the overwhelming murderous intent behind her! Her energy surged, and she wanted to activate the Evil Spell: Puppet Charm, but—

"Sss!"

The sharp Night Silence Blade directly slashed across the Puppet Shadow's neck.

The beautiful head of the Puppet Shadow flew high, and she could be seen with her red lips slightly parted and her eyes wide open! The newly descended spirit hadn't had time to cause trouble before being swiftly beheaded.

Was it unjust?

No, it wasn't.

A mere ten meters away, and with her back turned to Lu Ran.

No matter if you're a demon or a fiend, as long as you dare to form, the blade in Lu Ran's hand will surely land on your neck.

"Pfft!"

The headless corpse stood still, and the blood spraying from its neck splattered onto Lu Ran's face and into the eyes of countless others.

"Kill!!!"

"Yes, Flame God! Kill like that! So satisfying!"

"Causing chaos in the mortal realm, invading our homeland, leave none alive!"

"Kill! Kill! Kill! Kill! Kill!"

On the screen stained with blood, lines filled with anger and murderous intent scrolled by.

The Crimson Phantom abruptly shattered into mist, and the blood also turned into wisps of blue smoke.

Lu Ran absorbed large amounts of energy into the divine power orb on his neck.

"Ahhhhh!"

The wandering soul of the Puppet Shadow screamed in anger, wishing to tear apart the person who was so close.

Lu Ran silently stared with cold, horizontal pupils, collecting the wandering soul into the Divine Demon Sculpture Garden.

Puppet Shadow,

You're just like the other demons, and you will eventually become my loyal servant.

And there are still more and more demon sculptures waiting.

Wait for me to bring my servants and visit each of you one by one.

Lu Ran led the dense mist, turned, and walked towards the team, looking at the others: "Let's go."

Sun Zhengfang waved his hand and said in a deep voice, "Go!"

Kill!

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