Chapter 245: Ghost Moon Mountain

Chapter 245: Ghost Moon Mountain

In the morning, Lu Ran and his classmates boarded the eastbound train, organized by the school.

Their destination was Serene Moon City, located at the border between Valiant River Province and Liao Dong Province, not too far from Rain Alley City.

On the train, the students chatted excitedly, clearly full of anticipation for the Demon Abyss known as Ghost Moon Mountain.

It was no wonder they were so enthusiastic.

Ghost Moon Mountain was a place of stunning beauty.

And the white foxes in the mountains were even more captivating!

Their beautiful fox eyes were enough to captivate anyone's heart.

There was a popular saying in Great Xia:

"If you don't believe in love, go to Ghost Moon Mountain.

The white fox under the moonlight will show you what love at first sight and deep, unforgettable love are all about."

Ghost Moon Mountain was an extremely unique Demon Abyss.

Those who went there were not only serious trainees but also cultivators seeking tranquility and ascetics tempering their willpower.

Hmm, perhaps there were also reckless lovers seeking their soulmates.

"Ah?" Lu Ran held his phone and sat in a window seat, "Aren't you coming?"

"I've been there already, so I'm not going. It's not that interesting," Scarlet Sun said awkwardly on the other end of the line.

Lu Ran furrowed his brows, puzzled.

Everyone knew about Elder Sister Scarlet Sun's eagerness for "leisure."

Ghost Moon Mountain was picturesque, and the Ghost Moon Foxes were captivating.

Why wouldn't she come? Lu Ran hesitated for a moment and asked tentatively, "Are you...attracted to the Ghost Moon Fox clan?"

"Dudu...dudu..."

Before Lu Ran could finish his sentence, the other party hung up the phone.

He looked at his phone with a strange expression.

Jiang Ruyi sat across from Lu Ran, gazing out the window, "Most of the Flamelord followers are emotionally unstable, and their mental state is their weakness."

It's normal for Elder Sister Scarlet Sun to have been charmed by the Ghost Moon Foxes and not want to harm them."

Lu Ran smiled and shook his head, "Alright then."

Jiang Ruyi's lips curved upwards, teasing, "You be careful too, don't fall in love with any of those white foxes."

Lu Ran: "..."

Tian Tian sat next to Jiang Ruyi, her small hands holding Jiang Ruyi's arm, and whispered, "I'll protect you both."

Tian Tian's words were filled with confidence.

The Lotus Blossom Divine Technique could release pollen with a peculiar fragrance. When people were within the range of this pollen, any abnormal mental states would be completely purified.

The charming method of the Ghost Moon Fox clan was to cast illusions through their beautiful fox eyes.

In front of the Sacred Lotus, illusions had no room to exist.

"Okay." Jiang Ruyi smiled and nodded.

Looking at Tian Tian's cute appearance, Jiang Ruyi couldn't help but reach out and gently stroke the girl's little nose with her finger.

Tian Tian's eyes became more determined, and she held Jiang Ruyi's arm tighter.

I will protect the love between Master and Ruyi Sister! No one is allowed to separate them.

I swear!

"I can help too." Chang Ying sat near the aisle and spoke up weakly.

The Lingqian followers were versatile, and the Divine Law · Eight Treasures Sign was known as the "Divine Law Variety Store."

Chang Ying had adapted to the Divine Law · Eight Treasures Sign in the Stream Realm, and one of the supporting signs had the effect of clearing one's mind.

However, to draw the supporting sign from the eight signs, one needed luck.

"After entering the Demon Abyss, just draw the signs." Deng Yutang spoke with confidence, "With Lu Ran and Jiang Ruyi by our side, you can draw without any worries!"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Chang Ying nodded repeatedly, understanding his intention.

If the Deng Tianchang trio were training, Chang Ying would most likely use the Five Treasures Sign continuously, as there were no bad signs among the five.

No matter what she drew, it would at least have a positive effect.

Now, with Lu Ran and Jiang Ruyi by her side, Chang Ying's chances of drawing a bad sign were incredibly low!

To be blunt, even if she kept drawing bad signs, it wouldn't matter.

After all, Lu Ran would be there to support her.

At 10:15 am, the group arrived at Serene Moon City and then boarded a bus, led by their teacher, heading south towards the suburbs.

As the bus approached the military camp, Lu Ran once again saw the Sixth Rank Deity · Barren Drum.

Previously, when Lu Ran went to Black Graveyard (Dark Lantern Demon Cave) for training, he had also seen the Barren Drum Deity's clone sculpture.

After getting off the bus, Lu Ran followed the custom and admired the deity's appearance.

The Deity · Barren Drum stood tall and mighty, his upper body bare, muscles bulging, long hair tied high at the back, exuding extraordinary valor.

He held a drumstick in his hand, poised to strike the large drum in front of him.

A strong sense of bravery filled the heavens and earth, stirring and overwhelming!

Did he even need to beat the drum?

Lu Ran's blood was already boiling!

Speaking of which, on this trip to Ghost Moon Mountain, those teams with Barren Drum followers could rest easy.

Illusions?

Haha!

Barren Drum followers had maxed out their mental defense attribute and were immune to such tricks.

One strike of my drumstick, and all these feelings of love and affection would be shattered!

Wake up, my friend!

Where in the world is there true love?

"Line up to receive weapons, no pushing!" The teacher stood by the side of the bus and shouted.

"Help me get a weapon." Lu Ran patted Deng Yutang's shoulder and whispered, "I'll go and ask if we can upgrade our training assignment."

"Okay." Deng Yutang nodded firmly, a hint of anticipation rising in his heart.

Indeed, upgrading training assignments was a rare opportunity.

But that was for ordinary students! Who was Lu Ran?

The Summer Pride!

Brushing his face, who knows, this might just work out? Deng Yutang stood in line, his eyes following Lu Ran as he headed towards the central building.

He immediately noticed that the soldiers on duty within the military camp turned their heads towards Lu Ran, their expressions varying.

"Hello." Lu Ran quickened his pace towards the registration desk and nodded at a female soldier.

"You... you're Lu Ran?!" The female soldier's eyes widened in shock.

"Our school has organized a training assignment here," Lu Ran smiled, "I'd like to inquire if we can get an upgrade to our task."

"Oh my goodness, you're really here!" The female soldier's eyes lit up, not even hearing Lu Ran's request.

She continued, "The higher-ups notified us that Rain Alley High School will be coming here for training."

"Mhm, mhm." Lu Ran nodded repeatedly and then reiterated his request.

"Task upgrade," the female soldier finally realized, her expression turning difficult as she subconsciously wanted to refuse.

But just as she was about to speak, she changed her words, "Please wait a moment, I'll ask for permission."

"Thank you," Lu Ran nodded in gratitude.

The female soldier stared at Lu Ran for a good two to three seconds before picking up the walkie-talkie.

The formidable reputation of the Summer Pride was well-known, and people's deepest impressions of him were often derived from the battlefield.

His gaze was cold and piercing, his attacks fierce and exceptionally brave.

But at this moment, Lu Ran carried no arrogance or aggression. His demeanor was gentle, and his smile was sunny.

He was so... Immortal Sheep, Sir!

Lu Ran didn't have to wait long before several soldiers approached.

The middle-aged male soldier at the front extended his hand towards Lu Ran, "Mr. Lu, pleased to meet you."

"Pleased to meet you," Lu Ran replied, his demeanor that of a humble Immortal Sheep follower.

"It's like this, we don't have a suitable task for you at the moment."

"Alright then, thank you," Lu Ran thought to himself, what a pity.

The middle-aged soldier changed the topic, "However, each time you return to the camp, you can inquire at the front desk of the inn.

We will notify the inn staff as soon as we have a suitable task."

"Thank you!" Lu Ran's heart leaped with joy.

Sure enough, brushing faces really worked!

Given the difficulty the other party had in refusing, if it weren't for Lu Ran's identity, they would have definitely declined!

"You're welcome," the middle-aged soldier smiled, "Best of luck in advance for your performance next month."

"Absolutely!" Lu Ran adapted to the local customs and said a line he had learned from Si Xianxian.

Middle-aged Soldier: ". "

The soldier beside him had a strange expression, suppressing a laugh.

Lu Ran lowered his head and quickly left.

At this moment, the students had already started lining up to enter, and they witnessed Lu Ran chatting and laughing with the military soldiers.

"He must have gone to request a task upgrade," Ma Tianchuan pushed up his rimless glasses, filled with envy.

There wasn't much jealousy, though.

People might feel envious towards those similar to themselves, but towards those far superior...

It's more like admiration.

Back in the opening tournament of senior year, Ma Tianchuan had been thoroughly defeated by Lu Ran.

After watching The Heavenly Talents, Ma Tianchuan was completely won over by Lu Ran, feeling only admiration.

Wu Shanshan spoke softly, "Should we give it a try too?"

At the back, Kou Yingquan's expression wasn't pleasant, and he didn't dare to respond.

He wasn't sure what the upgraded task would entail in this demon abyss.

But Kou Yingquan knew that the upgraded training assignment in Dog Village involved entering the buffer zone.

For the current group, that was a life-threatening endeavor! Undoubtedly, the upgraded task on Ghost Moon Mountain would be equally perilous.

Kou Yingquan didn't respond, and neither did Ma Tianchuan.

Another female teammate in the group, seeing no one speaking up, also chose to remain silent.

Everyone wanted those points.

But you had to stay alive to get them.

Seeing no response, Wu Shanshan didn't insist further.

In truth, she also possessed a purification technique, which was effective against the Moonlit Fox clan.

But the teammates...

Wu Shanshan silently turned her head, watching Lu Ran standing beside Jiang Ruyi.

If, in the beginning...

If she hadn't insisted on leaving, if she were still with Lu Ran...

This entire year, and the future, would have been so different.

Suddenly, her mind recalled Lu Ran's words from the opening tournament:

"You're great, but I'm not worthy.

Forget about me, next please."

"Sigh," Wu Shanshan sighed heavily in her heart.

At the same time, at the back of the line, Chang Ying asked softly, "Ruan Bao, what did they say?"

Amidst everyone's expectant gazes, Lu Ran shook his head, "There's no special task at the moment."

Deng Yutang frowned slightly, "You can't do it either?"

"What are you saying!" Lu Ran replied irritably, "Just wait."

"Wait?" Deng Yutang's heart stirred with a hint of anticipation.

This was a 20-point task, no joke!

Lu Ran nodded, "Yeah, just wait, they're arranging it for us."

Tian Tian slightly opened her small mouth, "Arrange?"

"Wow!" Chang Ying's eyes sparkled as if she wanted to cheer, but Lu Ran glared at her, and she quieted down.

"Awesome!" Deng Yutang put his arm around Lu Ran's shoulder, shaking him excitedly.

With this, the chances of getting into Valiant River University just got better!

(End of Chapter)

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