Chapter 259: Rain Night, Understanding the Blade

Chapter 259: Rain Night, Understanding the Blade

Now, is this fair?!

The deep voice was like a bomb, completely detonating the live stream room.

"Refreshing! So satisfying!"

"Ghost General, why did you provoke him? Now look, your horse is gone~"

"Why is this lamb so fierce? It's unbelievable!"

"Bold! Who called this lamb? This is our Flame Charm! He's a man who's about to become a Flame General!"

"This side is much more exciting, with back and forth action. The battles on the other side are all one-sided, not very interesting~"

"Bro, your curses are so dirty."

"Quick! Everyone, go check out Jiang Goddess' perspective, it's so freaking cool!"

At this moment, Jiang Ruyi was standing at the edge of the battlefield, her hand pressed against the black hood, as close as she could get.

Through the semi-transparent hood, the miniature camera she wore captured a breathtaking scene.

A large black flag waved automatically without any wind, fluttering loudly.

On the battlefield, strands of black mist lingered, filled with a heavy ghostly aura.

Lu Ran stood on the burning horse's head, his posture proud.

The Tang sword in his hand, stained with blood, continued to drip blood droplets, pointing directly at the tall and mighty Ghost General in the distance.

"Summon and Duel!"

Lu Ran wasn't short, and with shoes on, he stood over 1.8 meters tall.

But the Ghost General was over two meters tall, his exceptionally robust build seemed capable of accommodating two Lu Rans.

In this contrast, the defiant appearance of the small human race made everyone's blood boil with excitement!

People frantically took screenshots, preserving them as wallpapers.

Many others had their attention diverted, focusing on Jiang Ruyi's hand.

The girl's hand, resting on the black hood, was delicate and fair, her jade-like fingers slender and green.

The rain drenched her wet hand, and droplets of water slid down, like a dynamic work of art.

Jade?

Calling everything jade will only make you go "hmm," and maintain a balanced diet!

Even more envy-inducing was the slight tension in her fingers, clearly showing her concern for the combatant.

For a moment, many felt a pang of heartache.

Undeniably, this was Lu Ran's channel.

But a significant portion of the audience was here to see Jiang Ruyi.

Ever since the night of February 15th, when this girl appeared on camera, countless people had been captivated by her beauty.

Unfortunately, the cameras of the squad members were all focused on Lu Ran, and there weren't many shots of Jiang Ruyi.

Only when Lu Ran looked towards Jiang Ruyi could everyone get a close-up view of her beautiful face.

And that's when the problem arose!

Lu Ran and Jiang Ruyi were always very close to each other.

And the way Jiang Ruyi looked at Lu Ran was completely different from how she looked at others.

The girl's gaze, with a hint of shyness and a touch of gentleness,

was simply unfair!

"Roar!"

The intimidating roar silenced the demons and monsters in the channel.

The viewers in front of the screen were fine, but those on the battlefield had slightly changed expressions, their hearts filled with unease.

The Crimson Mantle Divine Art - Crimson Mantle Decree would boost the fighting spirit of all beings!

The Ghost General's Technique - Ghost General's Might would intimidate all the petty villains!

The three people outside the black hood were indeed affected, but Lu Ran, inside the battlefield, didn't show excessive fear.

The black mist within the hood had already stirred up Lu Ran's anger, and his eyes were filled with murderous intent!

"Kill!"

Lu Ran roared and charged towards the Ghost General.

The Ghost General was furious and also charged forward with his sword.

"Chi—"

Suddenly, divine mist surged beneath Lu Ran's feet, and his speed abruptly increased.

The Ghost General was startled and immediately raised his sword to block.

A crisp "ding" sounded.

The Night Silence Blade aimed at the Ghost General's head but struck the blade's shaft instead.

Lu Ran's expression turned grim, and he spun, sliding backwards.

The Ghost General was already skilled, and the small battlefield restricted Lu Ran's movements.

Lu Ran didn't have enough time or distance to confuse his opponent, making it difficult to create a pre-set defensive scenario for the Ghost General.

The Flame Gate Blade Technique - First Move - Ask the Moon was created by combining Lu Ran's unique divine art characteristics.

When he killed the White Fox on Ghost Moon Mountain, he had to switch to the Divine Technique of Immortal Hoof three times before finally severing the fox's head.

But at this moment...

"Roar!"

The Ghost General was both surprised and angry, only he knew how dangerous the situation had just been!

With his roar, thick black mist suddenly emanated from his body.

In the blink of an eye, a massive shadow rose from the Ghost General's body.

The shadow also took the form of the Ghost General, enveloped in strands of black mist, with a pair of crimson eyes emitting a chilling glow.

Ghost General's Technique - Ghost General's Soul!

Once this technique was activated, the Ghost General's physical attributes would surge in all aspects!

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The Ghost General took large strides forward, and with each step, the asphalt road cracked and shattered.

Lu Ran's eyes were filled with murderous intent, and the divine power within him was almost boiling.

Soul Shattering Sorcery - Soul Shattering Power!

"Ding!!"

The Radiant Light Saber and the Azure Dragon Saber clashed heavily.

The sharp Radiant Light Saber, empowered by Lu Ran's strength attribute, managed to create a notch on the Azure Dragon Saber.

The Ghost General's eyes widened in shock: !!!

He took a backward step, quickly retracting his abdomen.

Lu Ran's left hand, holding the Radiant Light Saber, pressed against the Azure Dragon Saber, and as he took a step forward, the Night Silence Blade slashed across the Ghost General's waist.

"Chi!"

The Ghost General wore a beast-headed treasure belt, and on the ferocious beast's head, a shallow yet not too deep sword mark appeared.

"Roar!"

The Ghost General's anger was uncontrollable, his voice like thunder.

After activating the Ghost General's Technique - Ghost General's Soul, his attributes surged in all aspects, and the strike of the Azure Dragon Saber was powerful and heavy!

How could this small human block such a strike?

This...was...impossible!

The Ghost General retreated repeatedly, both hands gripping the Azure Dragon Saber's shaft. As he turned, he skillfully switched hands, swinging the large blade around his waist.

The battle was intense and flashy.

The Ghost General's clan truly possessed remarkable skills! If it were anyone else, they would likely wait for the sweep of the great blade and then engage again.

Unfortunately for the Ghost General, he was facing Lu Ran!

The Evil Dog's Dark Perception Art aided him in precisely assessing the enemy's offensive.

The Evil Dog's Dark Agility Art made his body nimble and swift, almost to the point of micro-manipulation.

Lu Ran charged forward!

The True Hard Charge! His charging posture was likely impossible for any other believer in the world to imitate.

"Chi——"

Lu Ran sprinted forward like a runner at the starting line.

His legs didn't move at all; he propelled himself forward with a single thrust of the Divine Technique of Immortal Hoof.

The next moment, blood splattered everywhere!

The Night Silence Blade slashed across the Ghost General's thigh, forcefully tearing through his armor, leaving a deep wound on his upper thigh.

"Ahh!!"

The Ghost General cried out in pain, and his entire body suddenly shattered into fog.

The Ghost General's Dark Art of Ghost Fog Body!

This technique allowed the Ghost General's clan to transform into a cloud of black fog, enabling them to move freely in the air and on the ground, and escape far away.

However, this technique contradicted the temperament and nature of the Ghost General's clan.

The Ghost Generals were innately fierce and exceptionally skilled in martial arts, preferring to conquer their opponents head-on, so they rarely activated the Ghost Fog Body.

When this clan used this technique, it indicated that the Ghost General was at a significant disadvantage and had to rely on it to rise from the ashes!

Witnessing this, countless spectators became even more excited:

"Is that a sheep? It's just a crazy dog!"

"Look at that! The Ghost General has activated the Ghost General's Soul, but it's like he hasn't at all!"

"He really doesn't believe in evil, and he's really going all out?"

"So what? The Divine Flame can even take on Night Charms, so what's the big deal about a little Ghost General?"

"Why did he stop? Keep going, stick to him like a shadow!"

Indeed, Lu Ran had stopped, and he was frowning, deep in thought.

The surging malevolence in his heart didn't make him lose his sanity, but it made it challenging to calm his mind.

Over a dozen meters away, a cloud of black fog smashed into the ground, and the Ghost General, along with his armor, materialized.

The cracks on his battle armor had already been repaired.

The wound on his thigh had completely healed!

This was why the Ghost Fog Body was often associated with the term "rising from the ashes."

Ultimately, the Ghost General's clan was composed purely of energy.

Similar to demonic races with "replacement body techniques," as long as they didn't suffer fatal injuries, these demons could replace their bodies by consuming energy.

"Lu Ran, don't space out!" Sun Zhengfang shouted.

Lu Ran spun his blades in a flourish and turned to look at the Ghost General not far away:

"I think I've realized something."

His words left everyone puzzled, and Jiang Ruyi's beautiful eyes lit up.

The last time Lu Ran spoke like this was under the moonlight on a cliff.

At that time, Lu Ran had learned a sword technique—Ask the Moon.

And now...

Jiang Ruyi's fingers pressed against the black mask, turning white from the pressure, as she felt both nervous and expectant. She watched as Lu Ran charged forward.

"Haha!"

The Ghost General swung his great blade with powerful, wide-arcing strikes.

Lu Ran wielded his twin blades with swift movements and fierce attacks.

The styles of the two combatants were vastly different, but in terms of speed, strength, and martial prowess, they seemed evenly matched.

For a while, the clanging sound of their blades clashing filled the air.

Some spectators watched with bated breath, while many others cheered with excitement!

Was this a real battle? No, it was a teaching session!

Jiang Ruyi quickly realized why the fight was so evenly matched—Lu Ran had abandoned the Divine Technique of Immortal Hoof.

So... what had he realized?

Was Lu Ran holding back again, waiting for the perfect opportunity to deliver a fatal blow?

After all, no matter how many wounds you inflicted on the Ghost General's body, it was meaningless; he would always rise from the ashes!

Only a fatal strike could ensure victory, right?

Jiang Ruyi's heart filled with dread, and the battlefield suddenly transformed!

Accompanied by the Ghost General's dignified and intimidating roar, he dragged his long blade behind him, sweeping it over his head and slashing forward with a half-moon arc.

But this time, Lu Ran didn't dodge!

Divine energy surged within him, and he desperately drove the power of Soul Shattering. His left hand, holding the Radiant Light Saber, swept upwards.

The blade of the Radiant Light Saber suddenly emanated a dazzling, colorful glow, meeting the half-moon blade light.

"Crack!!"

The Azure Dragon Crescent Saber was forcefully cut in half, leaving only a small section of the blade to graze past Lu Ran's body and strike the ground, emitting a piercing sound.

The might of the divine weapon was truly terrifying!

Lu Ran's movements were incredibly fluid; he stepped on the blade's shaft and closed the distance.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The Ghost General abandoned his blade and retreated, but Lu Ran's malevolent spirit didn't dissipate. Instead, he gripped the Night Silence Blade and fiercely swept it towards the Ghost General's head.

The Ghost General was exceptionally decisive, and just as he was about to fogify and retreat to regroup...

"Chi——"

Immortal Hoof suddenly activated!

Thunder from the Ground!

In an instant, Lu Ran and the Ghost General's bodies intertwined, and a head wearing a black helmet flew high into the air.

Spectators: !!!

Was this head severed by Lu Ran's blade?

No.

Lu Ran's blade was fast, but his starting and sprinting speed was even faster!

In that moment, you might even think that Lu Ran's hand movements were frozen.

He relied purely on his speed to sever the enemy's head!

Others used their hands to kill with sharp weapons, but Lu Ran...

He used his feet.

He used the Divine Technique of Immortal Hoof!

"Shatter!"

The black mask shattered, and the headless Ghost General's body fell to the ground.

Lu Ran continued his charge with the blade!

He charged out of the Ghost General's flag domain and into the hazy, fine rain.

"It's quiet now."

"Buzz!!"

The Night Silence Blade vibrated even more intensely.

(End of Chapter)

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