Chapter 251: Three Questions Under the Moon

Chapter 251: Three Questions Under the Moon

The Golden Armor Guardian's duration was eight minutes.

But before half the time had passed, the Ghost Moon Fox Clan had already been routed.

The Spirit Sign believer, known as the "Gambler," was in a state of divine prowess today!

"Crush them!"

On the battlefield, Chang Ying was all business, her demeanor bold and valiant, a stark contrast to her playful nature in daily life.

She held a mountain-splitting axe in her hand and stood alone in front of Tian Tian, while her other hand tightly gripped an invisible giant hand.

In the distance, the Golden Armor Guardian held a beautiful fox head in its hand, and following its master's will, the giant hand clenched tightly as well.

"Slap! Slap! Slap!"

Countless fox tails swept in, striking the giant's body.

The golden armored giant stood tall and majestic, seemingly impervious to harm, not yielding an inch! Since the start of the battle, he had endured countless attacks.

"Ha!"

Deng Yutang lived up to the Crimson Robe's reputation, becoming more courageous with each battle.

At the tip of his spear, red light flickered, shattering all in its path; a large flag fluttered, leaving no escape for the demons.

Moreover, the massive Crimson Robe illusion by his side amplified all his attributes, satisfying the surging battle intent within him.

It was no wonder that in Lu Ran's Divine Sculpture Garden, the souls of Crimson Robe believers were the most numerous.

The Crimson Robe Sect's bravery had led to their high mortality rate.

"Ya~!" Tian Tian let out a delicate shout and half-knelt on the ground.

Her petite body hid behind Chang Ying's tall figure, protected from the onslaught.

Additionally, two or three lotus petals guarded her on both sides, providing a stable environment for Tian Tian to cast her spells.

Tian Tian pressed her small hand to the ground, and a surge of energy rippled in her palm.

In the distant forest, a gigantic lotus flower bloomed! As the petals unfurled, a phantom sword hung upside down in its core.

"Swoosh~ Swoosh~"

A series of flying swords burst out from the illusory sword shadow.

These flying swords followed the footsteps of the Cool Night Sword and the Radiant Light Saber, weaving through the forest and recklessly slaying enemies.

Lotus Sword Divine Technique - Flying Sword!

Jiang Ruyi stood behind Tian Tian, her eyes filled with a hint of indulgence and even more satisfaction.

In the past, that timid little girl wouldn't even dare to speak loudly.

Jiang Ruyi remembered Tian Tian standing before her, her head bowed, nervously twisting her fingers, afraid to meet her gaze.

Now, Tian Tian had become a qualified disciple of the Lotus Sword Sect.

The Lotus Sword Sect was gentle on the outside but firm on the inside.

Her lotus petals could protect everyone, and the sword within the lotus could slay demons and eliminate evil!

The next step was to draw out the sword from the lotus.

Jiang Ruyi believed in Tian Tian! With continued growth, Tian Tian would surely gain the recognition of their deity and bloom a true Lotus Sword flower.

As Jiang Ruyi admired, her output and control never ceased.

Countless Lightning Shackling Talismans were released, unleashing thousands of thunder snakes.

One after another, Flowing Sand Talismans forced the invisible demon foxes to reveal themselves.

The Ghost Moon Fox Shadow Technique had a special characteristic:

While invisible, one could move freely, but the moment other techniques were used, the invisibility would be dispelled.

"That's amazing," He Wenjing said from the rear of the mountain forest as she watched the battle, speaking to herself.

"Hmm," Fang Lin, for once, didn't scold her team but nodded, "They are indeed an elite squad.

However, they are also quite lucky.

That Golden Armor Guardian has drawn the attention of most of the demons and endured the majority of the damage."

He Wenjing opened her mouth to speak, but in a soft voice, she said, "I was talking about Lu Tianjiao.

Did you see? He's been fighting with his eyes closed the whole time."

Fang Lin: "."

You little girl, do you only have eyes for him?

This squad is performing so well, frequently using divine techniques, and with just a few members, they've turned the Ghost Moon Fox Clan's blood into a river.

Aren't these accomplishments enough to catch your eye?

"Tsk—"

Fang Lin's ears twitched as she heard the sound of divine mist gushing and searched for Lu Ran.

As Fang Lin shifted her attention, the speed of her eyeball movements suddenly increased!

Fast,

It was too fast!

Ever since Lu Ran participated in the 'Heavenly Talents,' he had earned a nickname—'Flame Charm.'

Indeed, fame is not without reason.

Now it seemed that he was indeed charming!

"Squad Leader, did you notice?" He Wenjing exclaimed in admiration, "Lu Tianjiao has been fighting with his eyes closed.

Look! Has he ever opened his eyes?"

Fang Lin: "."

I can only see his figure; how can I see his eyes?

Do you think I have night vision too?

As Fang Lin silently criticized, she actually managed to get a clear view of Lu Ran's face.

Just as Lu Ran passed by a fox tail, the moonlight reflected from the tail illuminated his face.

Indeed, he was fighting with his eyes closed! It seemed that Lu Ran was afraid to see the Ghost Moon Fox's dual pupils.

"Sigh"

Fang Lin let out a soft sigh.

The Deity of Divine Sheep, you're quite good at keeping secrets, huh? Lu Ran's ability to discern sounds and locate their sources is no less impressive than the Northwind Divine Art · Listening to the Wind's Chant.

Ever since Lu Ran became famous, every detail of his past was thoroughly exposed.

This included his unique usage of the Divine Technique of Compassionate Sound (Wailing Sound) and his special application of the Divine Technique of Immortal Hoof (Demonic Technique of Soul Splitting Hoof).

However, from start to finish, no one has ever revealed the secret behind Lu Ran's exceptional ability to identify sounds and pinpoint locations.

On the contrary, many rumors claimed that this skill was an innate talent of Lu Ran himself, something he developed and honed on his own.

And this claim was supported by multiple sources within the Demon Abyss military.

It was said that during Lu Ran's training in the Demon Abyss, he constantly kept his eyes covered with a red handkerchief.

Fang Lin believed that her military colleagues wouldn't lie, and Lu Ran must have trained with his eyes covered.

But she still thought that this should be a Divine Art of the Heavenly Sheep Sect!

It's just that the Heavenly Sheep Master kept it hidden, never willing to teach it to his followers.

Speaking of which, teaching this technique to those cowardly followers of the Heavenly Sheep Sect wouldn't be of much use anyway.

Among the followers of the Heavenly Sheep Sect, only Lu Ran, that little lamb, dared to step onto the battlefield.

"Report the number of enemies killed!"

"Seven!"

"Eight." Voices echoed through the forest.

As the battle came to a complete end, Jiang Ruyi furrowed her brows slightly, "Even counting the ones killed by Divine Weapons, the numbers don't add up.

We don't seem to have encountered the clan leader yet."

"No," Lu Ran said gravely, "The Ghost Moon Fox Clan possesses the Moonlight Fox Heart Technique.

Since they can predict danger, they should have been aware that their end was near.

But instead of fleeing for their lives, they chose to engage us head-on, probably to buy time for their leader."

Jiang Ruyi spoke up, "There's no need to worry too much. The soldiers just mentioned that this forest is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with only one exit."

"Let's search the forest!" Lu Ran suggested.

"Let's go!" Deng Yutang was the first to respond.

Just as he finished speaking, the Golden Armor Guardian silently shattered and dispersed with the wind.

"Thank you." Chang Ying gazed at the golden light that filled the air, her heart filled with gratitude.

She then took out a sign tube while following the squad at full speed.

"Huala~"

Spirit Divination Technique · Eight Treasure Divination!

With a whoosh, a sign flew out.

The problem was that five golden signs were still in the tube, while one of the three original worn-out signs was missing.

"Huff~"

The wooden sign, broken and tattered, flew straight towards Chang Ying.

It wasn't just following her, but flying left and right in front of her, deliberately disrupting her vision.

Chang Ying: "..."

I just won a million in a bet and reached the pinnacle of my life!

In the blink of an eye, I lost my pants?

"It's okay, Yingying." Tian Tian quickly comforted her, "You're already amazing!"

Chang Ying scratched her short hair in distress, remaining silent.

"You guys, fly up!" Lu Ran suddenly spoke.

"Huh?" Deng Yutang looked at the figures ahead.

Lu Ran: "Your footsteps are too chaotic, affecting my ability to listen to sounds."

Everyone: "..."

During regular training, everyone would move slowly through the forest, staying alert to their surroundings.

But at this moment, led by Lu Ran, they were almost running.

The mountain forest was already difficult to navigate, and their running and jumping were indeed disturbing Lu Ran.

"Tian Tian."

"Master?" Tian Tian responded hurriedly.

"Activate the Nine-Petaled Lotus and fly with your squad into the sky, moving forward in the air!"

As Lu Ran gave the order, he raised his left hand, and the Radiant Light Saber soared high, "Follow it."

"Yes, Master." Tian Tian obediently agreed.

The squad members jumped onto the lotus petals and flew high.

Even Jiang Ruyi took to the air, fearing that she might disturb Lu Ran's search for demons.

In terms of scouting alone, the four squad members combined couldn't match Lu Ran's abilities.

Lu Ran sniffed and his Celestial Mist surged beneath his feet.

This move left the military squad behind him in awe.

"He Wenjing."

"Present!"

"Lead the team." As she spoke, Fang Lin's feet were wrapped in wind, and she flew forward.

Lu Ran walked and stopped ahead, sensing the scent growing stronger.

As he approached the foot of the mountain, Lu Ran finally realized something.

Damn!

He hadn't found the fox clan leader but had stumbled upon their previous gathering place.

No wonder the scent was so strong here!

"Lu Ran!" Suddenly, Jiang Ruyi's voice came through the invisible earpiece.

"Yes?" Lu Ran responded immediately.

"I saw a Ghost Moon Fox."

"Huh?" Lu Ran was a bit dazed.

"It climbed up the mountain and is very noticeable in the moonlight."

"Received!" Lu Ran approached a tree, and the mist beneath his feet surged upward.

With a few leaps, Lu Ran jumped onto a treetop, his Immortal Hoof ready to strike again.

Just then, a Radiant Light Saber flew towards him, and he grasped it firmly.

Using his keen eyesight, he spotted a white fox high up on a cliff, struggling to climb.

"Wow!" Lu Ran was truly amazed.

Foxes were not adept at rock climbing.

This Moonlit Fox, with its seven tails shimmering in the moonlight, repeatedly stabbed into the cliff, climbing in a peculiar manner.

Fortunately, its awkward posture and unrefined movements prevented it from escaping easily; otherwise, it might have gotten away.

"Baa!" Lu Ran let out a sheep's cry.

As one of the fox's tails reached the edge of the cliff, it froze upon hearing the sound.

"Baa!!"

The Radiant Light Saber swiftly weaved through the air, and Lu Ran tightened his grip on the hilt, his body nearly flying horizontally in the air.

"Wuuuuu~~"

The Moonlit Fox immediately let out a fox cry, responding to the attack.

Lu Ran approached the cliff, brandishing the saber and fiercely swinging it towards the lower left. The Radiant Light Saber shot downwards.

"Eek!" The Moonlit Fox heard the terrifying sound of the saber cutting through the air.

Having just climbed onto the edge of the cliff, it quickly leaped to the side.

"Boom!"

The Radiant Light Saber sliced through the cliff like tofu, causing the rocks to shatter.

Lu Ran landed steadily and slid horizontally on the barren cliff.

The Moonlit Fox, with its four limbs splayed out, also slid sideways, its eyes glowing with dazzling brilliance.

Moonlit Fox Sorcery - Moon Tracking Eye!

The next moment, the Moonlit Fox's expression changed.

Because the human sliding horizontally across from it had closed his eyes?!

The Moonlit Fox slowed down, and Lu Ran's feet were enveloped in a mist, suddenly coming to a stop.

Soon, the rest of the squad members flew up on lotus petals, hearing Lu Ran say,

"I'll take care of this!"

"Be careful," Jiang Ruyi reminded. "Squad Leader Fang said that this clan leader is about to advance to the Second Level River Realm."

"Mhm," Lu Ran replied, twirling the saber in his hand.

Even if it's a Second Level River Realm, I'll take it down! I need closure!

"Let's go," Jiang Ruyi called out to Tian Tian, and they flew towards the edge of the forest.

Tian Tian immediately controlled the lotus petals, carrying the rest of the squad to surround the barren cliff.

"Eek~"

The moonlight in the Moonlit Fox's eyes gradually faded, and it looked pitiful, its voice soft and weak.

But the human before it had a heart of stone! Although he didn't make a move, the Moonlit Fox could sense the constant trembling beneath its feet and the sound of shattering rocks.

"Eek!" The Moonlit Fox cried out, leaping backwards.

The Radiant Light Saber shot out from the ground, sending debris flying.

"Wuuuuu~~"

The Moonlit Fox raised its beautiful head and cried out again.

It seemed to want to use this sound to calm the human's anger and erase Lu Ran's murderous intent.

But Lu Ran didn't care.

Mist swirled beneath his feet, and his figure suddenly lunged forward.

"Ssss—"

The saber's light followed his shadow, flashing by.

One moment, the Moonlit Fox was looking up and crying out, and the next, it leaped sideways.

Lu Ran nodded in approval.

What a powerful demon, with incredible speed and reflexes! Indeed, it was about to advance to the Second Level River Realm, and it was much stronger than other Fifth Level River Realm Moonlit Foxes!

"Eek~" The Moonlit Fox whined, looking at Lu Ran with a pout.

But the insensitive human kept his eyes tightly shut, still gripping the saber firmly.

The Moonlit Fox quickly scanned the surrounding encirclement, and in its fox eyes, the moonlight shone once more.

However, Tian Tian held a Sacred Lotus in her hand, shattering the Moonlit Fox's dream.

"Eek!!"

After several unsuccessful attempts, the Moonlit Fox suddenly cried out in anger.

Finally, the fox spirit revealed its true nature!

Its eyes were filled with malice as it turned towards Lu Ran, the closest to it, seemingly giving up all hope and preparing for a final battle.

"Do we have a connection?" Lu Ran asked, circling the Moonlit Fox.

The sudden question startled the Moonlit Fox.

It couldn't understand human speech, and those in the distance couldn't hear Lu Ran's words either.

They could only see Lu Ran walking slowly, seemingly muttering to himself.

"Yes," Lu Ran whispered to himself.

"Eek~" Sensing a change in the situation, the Moonlit Fox quickly changed its expression, whining softly.

"Do we have a bond?" Lu Ran asked, changing direction and walking slowly, his mind filled with endless memories.

"Yes..." Lu Ran twirled the saber in his hand and paused.

And so, the final question:

Are you her?

No.

"Ssss—"

Lu Ran suddenly lunged forward, brandishing the saber and stabbing at the Moonlit Fox!

Vengeful bond,

False affection,

Fake person!

(End of Chapter)

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