Chapter 236: Parting Under the Moonlit River

Chapter 236: Parting Under the Moonlit River

On the terrace, amidst the shadows and blade marks, the wind howled.

Yet, within a mere three minutes, both sides ceased their battle.

Lu Ran was cornered at one corner of the terrace, sitting on the ground with his hands covering his head, bleating, "Baa~"

Deng Yuxiang stood before Lu Ran, looking down at the pleading little lamb, and scolded with a smile,

"Little Lu Ran, are you trying to play dead?"

Lu Ran shook his head repeatedly, "Baa."

Deng Yuxiang couldn't help but feel a softness in her heart, glaring at Lu Ran with a mix of annoyance and amusement. She turned and walked to the side.

Lu Ran heaved a sigh of relief.

Ah, saved.

His body went limp, leaning against the stone railing, truly feeling like he was playing dead.

Beside him, Deng Yuxiang slung the Nightslayer Blade on her back and gazed into the distance once more.

The terrace fell silent.

After a long while, Lu Ran finally spoke, "Is it worth worrying so much? Do you really not want to go to Northwind City?"

Deng Yuxiang remained silent for a long time, but eventually, she said, "The Divine Weapon Realm of the Nightslayer Blade has merged with that of a senior's Divine Weapon."

"Ah?" Lu Ran was startled.

So, there was another hidden reason?

Deng Yuxiang: "That senior is in Northwind City."

Lu Ran's heart tightened as he recalled her words about being young and accomplished, catching the attention of a senior.

So, this so-called accomplishment was her Divine Weapon, the Nightslayer Blade?

Lu Ran hurriedly asked, "This isn't some kind of trap, is it? They call you over, and then they'll cripple you and shatter your weapon?"

"It won't come to that." Deng Yuxiang shook her head lightly, "Under the watchful eye of the Divine Lord, no one dares to cause trouble.

If I truly face any injustice, I can appeal to the Divine Lord.

No devotee can afford to bear the consequences of such an accusation."

"Oh." Lu Ran's heart settled slightly.

With Deng Yuxiang's exceptional talent, it was natural for her to attract the attention of Lord Northwind.

Even if the Divine Lord had no interest in the affairs of mortals, Deng Yuxiang's opponents should not dare to take such a risk.

Deng Yuxiang continued, "If this senior truly intends to harm me, he shouldn't have invited me to Northwind City.

It would be easier for him to make a move while I'm in this small Rain Alley City."

Lu Ran nodded thoughtfully.

Hopefully.

He always believed that when mortals fought among themselves, their methods were far more ruthless than those of demons.

Lu Ran thought of something and asked, "Sister, how did you know that the Divine Weapon Realm of the Nightslayer Blade merged with that of the other weapon?"

Deng Yuxiang was willing to clarify Lu Ran's doubts, "When your Divine Weapon is about to develop its Divine Weapon Realm, you can physically sense the presence of the other weapon."

As she spoke, Deng Yuxiang raised her hand and gripped the hilt of the blade behind her shoulder, "The Nightslayer can sense who is blocking its path.

It can also vaguely perceive where the other Divine Weapon is located.

The shared Divine Weapon Realm creates a subtle connection between the two weapons."

Lu Ran's expression turned grave, "In other words, both Divine Weapons can know each other's location."

Deng Yuxiang silently nodded.

Seeing the woman nod, Lu Ran couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

It was truly a case of 'carrying a treasure and inviting trouble'!

Divine Weapons were indeed desirable, a dream for all mortals.

However, if one didn't possess the matching strength, they couldn't protect their treasure.

It might even attract disaster due to the presence of a Divine Weapon!

Lu Ran's expression grew even more serious, "The demon camp also has many demonic weapons.

If a mortal's Divine Weapon unknowingly shares the same realm as a demonic weapon, wouldn't it attract the attention of the demon lord?"

Demonic weapons were, in fact, Divine Weapons.

It was just that these weapons were in the hands of demons, so people gave them a different name.

Deng Yuxiang lightly nodded but spoke, "How many people do you think would choke on their food? Take yourself as an example.

Would you discard the Radiant Light Saber because you're worried its Divine Weapon Realm might match that of the Night Charm Saber?"

Lu Ran immediately shook his head, "No way."

Deng Yuxiang slightly leaned forward, resting her hands on the terrace railing, her gaze into the distance slightly dazed,

"Fate."

Lu Ran looked up at the woman.

The evening breeze gently brushed her long hair, bringing him a hint of camellia fragrance.

This should have been a beautiful scene, but her face was filled with worry.

Lu Ran wanted to help ease the Great Nightmare's worries, so he analyzed the situation for a long time, eventually coming up with four words—a roundabout strategy!

"This senior inviting you is most likely to sincerely nurture and care for you.

Once you've received many favors, it won't be easy to challenge him again."

Deng Yuxiang smiled, "You kid, always thinking of ways."

Lu Ran shrugged, "The premise of all this is that you can rule out the possibility of them daring to make a move under the watchful eye of the Divine Lord."

Deng Yuxiang took a step forward and squatted in front of Lu Ran.

She curled her fingers and tapped Lu Ran's forehead, "Don't think so lowly of our Northwind Sect."

Lu Ran nodded and whispered, "Baa."

Deng Yuxiang: "."

Without any mental defense techniques, she always got hit first and then suppressed the abnormal state.

In other words, every time Lu Ran bleated, it echoed in her mind and reached deep into her heart.

Lu Ran felt anxious under Deng Yuxiang's stare and quickly averted his gaze, "So, what did this senior invite you for?"

Deng Yuxiang glared at Lu Ran with an unfriendly expression and hummed before saying, "The Northwind Sect is cunning and hypocritical, but they are few.

Since this senior is powerful, his temperament should align more with Lord Northwind, being even colder and stricter."

Lu Ran: "So?"

Deng Yuxiang: "According to custom, the senior will indeed nurture me.

Until I'm ready, I'll fight fairly under the Deity's feet."

Lu Ran: "Is this customary? Have there been such cases in the past?"

Deng Yuxiang nodded, "That's why I said I don't know when I'll be back this time."

Before determining the ownership of the Divine Weapon Realm, I'm afraid I won't be able to leave Northwind City."

This time, Lu Ran's face also showed a worried expression.

Deng Yuxiang spoke with civility, confirming the ownership of the Divine Weapon Realm.

The tragic situation behind it was imaginable.

One's weapon would inevitably shatter.

Even the wielder might lose their life.

Unless one party willingly retreats and withdraws from the contest.

But is that possible?

Even if the master agrees, the Divine Weapon probably wouldn't.

"It's a natural disadvantage," Lu Ran sighed heavily.

Deng Yuxiang was the challenger, and her Nightslayer Blade had no realm.

The opponent's Divine Weapon, on the other hand, possessed a Divine Weapon Realm!

Moreover, she had clearly stated that the opponent was a powerful senior.

Deng Yuxiang: "Yes, it's a bit of a disadvantage."

Lu Ran refuted, "Is that all? By the way, what's the opponent's cultivation level?"

Deng Yuxiang shook her head, "It's said to be River Realm, but no one knows the specific rank."

Lu Ran seemed to understand a little why his mother, Jing Jing Chen, and others didn't disclose their cultivation levels to the public.

After becoming a River Realm master, one's strength becomes a secret.

Only those in special positions, like the soldiers who led Lu Ran into the Demon Abyss for training, would publicly reveal their cultivation ranks due to various considerations.

"I'll go." Deng Yuxiang suddenly spoke.

"Are you going, Sister?"

Deng Yuxiang moved her hand down, gently pinching Lu Ran's cheek, "You just encouraged me to go, why did you change your mind?"

Lu Ran: "."

How could I have known you were going to fight for your life?

Deng Yuxiang: "You're right, advancing to a higher rank doesn't require a flash of insight.

In Northwind City, I can also enjoy more resources, feel more urgency, and naturally, my strength will improve faster."

Lu Ran remained silent.

Suddenly, he understood something.

Is Deng Yuxiang someone who would fear or back down?

Of course not!

Even for the sake of the Nightslayer Blade behind her, she wouldn't retreat.

So, her worry was truly just about leaving her hometown.

"It's fortunate to meet you here." Deng Yuxiang slowly stood up, looking down at Lu Ran, who was still sitting on the ground, leaning against the railing, "Are you going to take care of this city?"

"I'll do my best." Lu Ran raised his head, looking at the Great Nightmare, "This is also my home."

A faint smile appeared on Deng Yuxiang's face, and she reached out her hand.

Lu Ran immediately raised his hand and held that slender jade hand.

The two, rooted in Rain Alley, seemed to have fulfilled some kind of promise on this dilapidated terrace.

To be honest, regarding "protecting this city," Deng Yuxiang, as the River Realm master stationed in Rain Alley City, certainly had the right to say so.

But Lu Ran was merely a River Realm, Second Rank follower, and saying such words...

Didn't it feel like boasting?

Regardless of what others thought, Deng Yuxiang showed through her actions that she didn't think so!

How many special events had Rain Alley City experienced?

What important role did Lu Ran play, and how did he shine, Deng Yuxiang saw it all.

Not just her,

After the night of February 15th, the entire Great Xia witnessed a brilliant Great Xia Tyrant in this dilapidated small city.

"You said before that as long as your heart is here, it's enough?"

Deng Yuxiang turned her head and looked towards the south, gazing at the surging Wuli River under the moonlight.

Lu Ran also turned his head, looking through the gaps in the terrace railing, and gazed into the distance: "After my studies are complete, I'll return to give her the good news."

"Mhm."

"Remember to tell me before your challenge, I'll come to watch."

Suddenly, Deng Yuxiang's feet were wrapped in wind, and she slowly rose into the air: "I'll tell you after everything is settled."

"How can that be?" Lu Ran smiled, "If you win, I'll celebrate with you.

If you lose, I'll also collect your body."

Deng Yuxiang glared at Lu Ran with a smile and waved lightly.

"Whoosh~"

A wind blade suddenly took shape, piercing towards Lu Ran's face.

Lu Ran slightly tilted his head, and the wind blade grazed past his ear, pierced through the railing gap, and flew out of the terrace.

"You promised to tell me in advance," Lu Ran said, looking at the Great Nightmare's distant figure, his voice carrying.

"Huff!"

Suddenly, behind the woman, a human-shaped shadow spread out from the Nightslayer Blade she carried diagonally.

This was the weapon spirit, another Deng Yuxiang.

The ethereal woman nodded slightly at Lu Ran, as if bidding farewell, or perhaps expressing gratitude for his comfort to her master.

Her figure quietly dissipated, disappearing into the vast night sky along with her master.

Lu Ran finally stood up, gazing into the distance, and he too saw the surging Wuli River under the moonlight.

The scenery of parting was beautiful, and you will surely remember it.

Since it is so,

When I come to watch your life-or-death battle, for you,

I will bring this piece of heaven and earth, the crescent moon in the night sky, and this surging river, to watch you together.

Your hometown,

will surely bless you.

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