Chapter 220: Pride

Chapter 220: Pride

The rain grew heavier and heavier.

In Yuxiang City, Lu Ran moved through the streets with his team.

Ever since they had devised a suitable tactical plan, the four-man squad's efficiency in killing enemies had significantly improved.

Despite this, the atmosphere within the team had become increasingly somber.

Tonight, Yuxiang City was suffering heavy casualties.

The Qiansiying Clan was extremely dangerous, and their evil techniques were highly lethal.

In terms of human casualties alone, it was second only to the night of the 15th of October last year when the Wild Female Bo and the Straw Devil Clan's ghosts went on a rampage.

The Wild Female Bo was still able to maintain its lead, not because the Qiansiying Clan was weak.

It was because the Qiansiying Clan enjoyed playing with their prey and tormenting them.

To be honest, if not for their cruel mentality, the human casualties would likely have been several times higher!

"Everyone, gather at the Fragrant Cake City entrance!" Sun Zhengfang's voice suddenly rang out in the night sky.

Below, on the street, the Night Mirage, accompanied by Immortal Mist, rushed to the scene.

Lu Ran slid sideways, slowing down while keeping his eyes on the distant shop.

Once again, the sky was filled with red silk threads, and a group of people struggled to resist.

Lu Ran carefully examined the battlefield, confirming that none of the soldiers were entangled by the red silk threads. He breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, Lu Ran summoned the Divine Spell: Sorrowful Sound:

"Mee~"

In the dim night, a sheep's cry pierced through the layers of rain, reaching the ears of the Qiansiying Clan.

"Hmm?" The Qiansiying Clan's state changed, and their alluring appearance vanished without a trace.

Their playful eyes turned viciously sinister, and they abruptly turned towards the distant street.

In the heavy rain, under the streetlights, a figure clad in a yellow raincoat stood out.

"He's here, Lu Ran is here!"

"Hold on! The Patrol Team is here!" The four Moon Watchers rejoiced, their spirits lifting.

That unique sheep's cry had become a symbol.

Yuxiang City was indeed small.

It was so small that among the various types of believers in the Godly Bureau's Moon Watcher division, not all were present.

In this tiny territory, on the battlefield of life and death, when you heard the sheep's cry,

The person who arrived could only be that one individual—Lu Ran!

To be fair, even if you expanded the scope to Wulihe Province or even the entire Great Xia, the only Immortal Sheep Believer capable of fighting on the battlefield was probably Lu Ran.

The deity's characteristics, the Immortal Sheep Sect's rules, and the disciples' temperaments all combined to ensure that Immortal Sheep disciples would never engage in battle.

It was an undeniable fact that Immortal Sheep believers were softer than others.

Once they passed the novice protection period or graduated from high school, Immortal Sheep believers would avoid sparring or entering demon caverns for training.

In contrast, Lu Ran had fought his way out and was specially recruited into the Patrol Team.

He had fought through countless fifteenth nights, earning the title of 'Rain Alley Champion.'

Ultimately, he even made it into the ranks of the Great Xia Tyrant!

Therefore, this sheep's cry was indeed highly representative.

It could very well be the symbol of Yuxiang City.

"Ahhhh!"

A piercing scream escaped from the Qiansiying Clan's seductive red lips.

Sun Zhengfang had already fallen, and a Chinese Parasol tree shot up from the ground.

Wei Long, having dropped Sun Zhengfang, swiftly flew through the air, heading towards the Qiansiying Clan's back.

Jiang Ruyi flew to the side of the Qiansiying Clan and threw out one Inferno Charm after another.

What did it matter if the night rain poured down?

Although the Inferno Charms couldn't ignite the crimson long skirt, they could blow up the red cloth and red threads!

Jiang Ruyi's target was clear: like Sun Zhengfang, they were forcing the Qiansiying Clan to release as much red cloth and red threads as possible, engaging them in a standoff.

This provided Wei Long with an opportunity to advance.

It must be said that the Qiansiying Clan's red robe was incredibly powerful!

Sun Zhengfang had unleashed numerous tree branches, and Jiang Ruyi and other Moon Watchers were attacking from the side, yet the crimson long skirt stood firm, fighting against multiple opponents.

The crimson skirt helped its owner maintain her footing and ward off all disturbances.

"Despicable beast!"

Wei Long roared, charging into the Qiansiying Clan's defense.

Was Wei Long's bold war cry not afraid of attracting the Qiansiying Clan's attention?

The answer was no!

As long as Lu Ran was present,

The demons' eyes would be fixed solely on him!

"Swoosh~"

"Swoosh~!" Five silk threads shot towards Lu Ran.

In the Qiansiying Clan's beautiful eyes, a reddish glow flickered, revealing a hint of cruelty.

The once alluring beauty now resembled a twisted, sinister ghost.

"Mee~"

Lu Ran, holding the Night Silence Blade, gracefully twirled the blade, his legs slightly bent.

With a sideways movement, a bow of the head, and a flash of the blade,

Several red threads were slashed off by the Night Silence Blade, further infuriating the Qiansiying Clan.

Lu Ran, however, remained calm and composed.

His mouth emitted a soft, pitiful cry, while his hands displayed a fierce and ruthless swordsmanship.

A mere five red threads, and they thought they could entangle him?

They were mistaken!

They should go back and call the crimson paper figure.

If she held a small paper doll in her palm, perhaps he wouldn't be able to escape.

"Slap! Slap!"

"Boom! Boom!" The sound of tree branches whipping and explosions filled the air.

Despite numerous Moon Watchers casting spells to entangle the crimson long skirt,

When Wei Long charged in, some red cloth and red threads still attacked him.

The dignified River Realm Fifth-Rank Demon Confiner believer was no vegetarian!

Wei Long's crimson robe fluttered, and his feet stomped heavily on the ground.

"Huff!"

Beneath Wei Long's feet, it was as if a sea of blood was churning, surging and spreading in all directions.

Demon Confiner Divine Spell: Bloodstorm Chaos!

Wei Long struggled to hold back the crimson robe and red cloth strip, blocking the encroaching waves.

Within the blood-red mist, only this Demon Confiner disciple remained unaffected by the surging energy.

Suddenly, everyone noticed the countless red threads fluttering in the air, softening and drooping.

Then, the threads rose again, only to fall once more.

It was as if the signal reception was poor.

Clearly, the turbulent blood-red energy waves disrupted the energy within the Puppet Shadow's body, hindering her spellcasting.

"Go," Jiang Ruyi whispered, uttering a single word.

In the night sky, the Cool Night Sword swiftly stabbed down, followed closely by the Radiant Light Saber.

"Ahhhh!!!"

The Puppet Shadow screamed in anger, losing her heavy robe, and her fighting style changed as she charged straight at Lu Ran.

However, a chain suddenly appeared, blocking the Puppet Shadow and binding her neck.

The title of Demon Confiner was indeed well-deserved.

Within the Demon Confiner disciple's "domain," the evil demons had little chance of survival.

"Tsk!"

The sword and saber flashed past, leaving behind a long trail of blood.

Amidst the layers of rain, a pair of blades pulled out a long, crimson line.

Cruel, yet beautiful.

Those who paid close attention would notice that the blood chain wrapped around the Puppet Shadow's neck had already extended long, sharp spikes.

Demon Confiner Divine Spell: Blood Chain Stab!

Sharp chain spikes pierced the Puppet Shadow's neck, creating one bloody hole after another.

Whether it was the divine weapon that slew the evil demon or the Demon Confiner disciple who killed it, it didn't matter.

What mattered was the execution of the evil demon, adding another deadly move and ensuring greater safety.

The battlefield gradually quieted down, but Lu Ran's channel was filled with excitement.

"Clean and efficient, smooth as flowing water! Satisfying!"

"Damn, now whenever I hear a sheep's cry, my blood boils!"

"No, that sound is too eerie!"

"Something's wrong! Other Immortal Sheep Believers beg for mercy, but why is this one mocking us? There's definitely something wrong!"

"That's Lu Ran's special use of the sound of compassion. You bunch of little Karamis don't understand anything!"

In the rainy night, outside the Fragrant Cake City.

The Puppet Shadow's body shattered into mist and was sucked into Wei Long's Divine Power Orb.

Lu Ran slowly approached and absorbed the Puppet Shadow's soul into his eyes.

"Is everyone okay?" Sun Zhengfang emerged from the Chinese Parasol tree, surveying the group.

"We're fine."

"We're okay, Captain Sun!" Several Moon Watchers responded.

"Good." Sun Zhengfang nodded, "Stay safe, let's go."

At the captain's command, Wei Long took off with Sun Zhengfang.

Jiang Ruyi followed closely behind, while Lu Ran's feet stirred the mist, moving through the alleyways.

"Take care!"

"Take care!" Voices called out from behind Lu Ran, filled with concern.

Lu Ran sighed inwardly, quietly closing his eyes, and listened carefully to the sounds of this world before heading to the next battlefield.

With sound tactics, the group repeatedly crushed the evil demons.

The four-person squad's coordination improved, and their combat efficiency continued to rise.

Sun Zhengfang, Wei Long, Jiang Ruyi, and Lu Ran.

Each of them displayed formidable prowess, especially the Demon Confiner Disciple, Wei Long, who shone brightly in this unique tactical approach!

The night march of the Puppet Shadow's clan continued for nearly two hours.

As the time passed midnight, everyone clearly noticed that the frequency of the crimson phantoms' appearances decreased sharply.

Although the Puppet Shadow's presence diminished, other evil demons were still invading human cities, causing chaos for a while.

However, after the battle with the Puppet Shadow's clan, the group found it easier to fight against common evil demons like the Evil Dog, Ghost of the Gaze, and Soul Splitting Demons.

By 3 a.m., Yuxiang City gradually quieted down.

The heavy rain lessened, as if the small city was softly weeping.

Once again, the group arrived outside West River Park and stepped onto the narrow, small bridge.

Lu Ran took a deep breath and stepped onto the spot where the Puppet Shadow had appeared.

It was at this bridgehead that he saw the first Puppet Shadow.

In just one night, or more accurately, in just a few hours, Lu Ran felt like he had already experienced several days.

This night witnessed many events.

Some were injured, some died, and some wept in the rain.

Silhouettes lingered in Lu Ran's mind, refusing to dissipate.

Lu Ran stood at the bridgehead, and his teammates stopped, maintaining a quiet stillness.

At this moment, the group no longer needed to rush through the city. The invading evil demons had come like a tide, and now, like the tide, they had receded.

"Lu Ran," Sun Zhengfang finally called out after a long while.

"Yes!"

"Let's patrol, the night isn't over yet," Sun Zhengfang reminded softly.

"Mm." Lu Ran responded softly, feeling a hand gently caress his back.

Lu Ran turned to look, only to see Jiang Ruyi's profile.

The girl tilted her head, gazing at the night sky.

Lu Ran followed her gaze, and with a glance, he spotted the tallest building in Yuxiang City—the Wuli Tower.

The enveloping rain mist couldn't conceal the dazzling brilliance at the top of the tower.

This lighthouse-like existence, after enduring the night's wind and rain, still shone brightly.

"She would be proud of you," Jiang Ruyi whispered.

The girl knew exactly who had recommended Lu Ran to the "Heavenly Talents" list.

She spoke softly, adding, "Whether it's the patrol or the Heavenly Talents, she would be proud."

Lu Ran silently gazed at the Wuli Tower, at the bright glow under the night sky.

Would she?

She would.

(End of Chapter)

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