Chapter 262: Words of the Past

Chapter 262: Words of the Past

Sun Zhengfang heaved a heavy sigh in his heart.

It's over!

There's no turning back now.

When Lu Ran personally uttered the words, "I have killed the Evil Dog," this Great Summer Talent had no choice but to join the battle.

"Uncle Sun?" Lu Ran spoke up again.

Sun Zhengfang pressed his hand to his ear, "004th Patrol Squad, calling the command center!"

"004, report," a deep male voice responded through the headset.

Sun Zhengfang's voice turned serious, "We request to proceed to the central square to provide support."

As Sun Zhengfang reported to the command center, his voice was also transmitted through the headset to the ears of the various squads.

For a moment, the Moonwatchers squads stationed in Rain Alley City were stunned.

004th Patrol Squad, the legendary team!

This squad had an illustrious record, having produced two powerful Human experts: Nuo Sha Follower Ge Bin and Northwind Follower Deng Yuxiang.

As the saying goes, the barracks may be permanent, but soldiers come and go.

The two had left the squad one after the other, taking up residence in the Wuli Building, transforming from guarding a district to defending the entire city.

Even though the experts had left the squad, the addition of the Heaven's Pride had once again propelled the 004th Patrol Squad into the top-tier combat sequence.

At this moment, hearing Sun Zhengfang's intention, was he planning to meet up with Captain Ge Bin and lead Lu Ran to confront the Demon Lord?

Unfortunately, Deng Yuxiang was not in Rain Alley City.

Otherwise, this confrontation with the Demon Lord would have truly gathered the entire 004th Patrol Squad!

The response from the command center was swift and decisive, "004, hold your position and continue patrolling!"

Sun Zhengfang's words were resolute, "Our squad member Lu Ran has experience in slaying the Jiang Realm Demon Dog.

He can also prevent the Demon Dog from escaping and wreaking havoc in the city.

The 004th Patrol Squad requests to proceed to the central square to provide support!"

His words carried weight and resonated with the Moonwatchers, leaving them in deep thought.

Lu Ran had slain the Jiang Realm Demon Dog?

Impossible!

Yes, Lu Ran was indeed a Heaven's Pride, and his impressive displays had not gone unnoticed.

But a River Realm Divine Sheep Follower had killed a Jiang Realm Demon Dog?

Setting aside whether he had the ability to kill a dog, how did this battle even happen?

After encountering the Demon Lord, instead of retreating immediately, you chose to confront it head-on?

Well, it did seem like Lu Ran's style.

From the Barbarian Nuwa to the Night Charm, and then to the Puppet Shadow, time and again, he faced the Ghost Night Walkers;

Whether it was the Ghost General, the Imprisonment Heaven Demon, or the Jade Face Snake, one after another, powerful demons with realms close to the Jiang Realm.

Lu Ran confronted them all, never backing down!

The command center did not respond immediately, seemingly considering the request to join the battle carefully.

Meanwhile, Lu Ran's channel had already erupted:

"What's this? Sister Ran killed a Jiang Realm dog?"

"If anyone else said this, I'd slap them! But when Sister Ran says it..."

"Are you crazy?"

"Charge! General Ran!! Slay the Demon Dog, and from now on, you'll be known as Ran Dog!"

"Don't go, please don't go!"

As everyone expressed their opinions, they suddenly realized that Lu Ran's expression had turned serious.

Finally, the command center's order came through the invisible headset:

"004th Patrol Squad, Lu Ran!"

"Present!"

"Objective area: Central Square. Assist our soldiers in slaying the Demon Dog!"

"Yes!" Lu Ran responded immediately.

"The remaining three members of the 004th Squad, hold your position and continue patrolling!"

Jiang Ruyi's expression changed, and she spoke up, "I was also involved in the slaying."

Sun Zhengfang was also anxious, "Report, our squad..."

"Silence!" The man's voice was stern, "Follow orders and execute the mission!"

As the words fell, the faces of the few turned grim.

The command center's decision was well-considered: Hunting the Jiang Realm Demon Dog did not warrant a human wave tactic.

At least for now, there was no need to sacrifice lives.

The Demon Dog possessed the long-range attack technique, Evil Fang, a genuine Jiang Realm evil technique!

The River Realm followers' Water Stream Armor would be as fragile as paper in front of the two rows of canine teeth.

Currently, at the central square, aside from the Human experts, there were no other Moonwatchers present.

Even if the Demon Dog was engaged in intense combat, it could take a moment to secretly bite someone, and the surrounding River Realm Moonwatchers would be torn in half!

"I'll go," Lu Ran said, his gaze sweeping over the group.

"Be careful!"

"Be extremely careful!" Sun Zhengfang and Wei Long said simultaneously.

"Lu Ran..." Jiang Ruyi's eyes were filled with complexity.

Just then, a flash of lightning tore through the night sky, illuminating her face.

Regret, self-blame, and sorrow filled her eyes, causing everyone to feel a pang of heartache.

"Wait for me," Lu Ran stepped forward and gave the girl a gentle hug.

Jiang Ruyi, on the other hand, raised her arms and tightly embraced Lu Ran, an unprecedented show of initiative.

This embrace lasted for a full 3 to 4 seconds, perhaps a bit too long.

"Boom!"

After the flash of lightning, the thunderous roar followed.

Amidst the continuous rumbling, Jiang Ruyi's voice was soft, lingering in Lu Ran's ear, "Take the Cool Night Sword."

"Thank you," Lu Ran whispered.

Both parties understood that Lu Ran's gratitude was not only for Jiang Ruyi giving him the Cool Night Sword.

After the thunder, Jiang Ruyi finally released Lu Ran and took a step back.

The Cool Night Sword flew upside down and landed in front of Lu Ran.

Lu Ran grasped the Cool Night Sword without hesitation and, without further ado, sprinted into the night sky.

Jiang Ruyi joined her palms together, fingertips pressed against her lips, gazing up at Lu Ran as he soared into the night sky, until his figure disappeared amidst the pouring rain.

"Whoosh!"

The wide yellow raincoat, its hem fluttering, rustled in the wind and rain.

Lu Ran gripped the Cool Night Sword and flew over the city, witnessing the Moonwatchers still fighting valiantly in the streets and alleys.

The towering Wuli Building, like a bright lighthouse, guided Lu Ran's direction.

In his earphones, the command center's voice spoke again, this time with a different person, their voice slightly older: "Mr. Lu, how did you manage to kill the Jiang Realm Demon Dog last time?"

Mr. Lu? It sounded like they were addressing his father, Lu Xing.

Lu Ran calmed his mind and replied, "I lured the demon dog into the Blazing Heaven Divine Art - Blazing Earth Thousand Flames by using myself as bait."

Command Center: "..."

Lu Ran continued, "Before that, I fought with the demon dog for a long time, adapting to their combat style. Rest assured."

"Things are different now. I will work with the Jiang Realm elders to find a way to defeat the enemy."

"Also, I will soon enter the battlefield area, and I need to listen to the sounds, so please keep quiet."

Command Center: "We have adjusted you, Ge Bin, and Liu Yunlan to the same channel. Mr. Lu, on behalf of this city, I thank you for your selfless help and dedication during this crisis. If you have any needs, please contact us immediately. May Rain Alley City make it through this long rainy night, and may we be blessed with good luck."

Lu Ran suddenly smiled.

Dad,

After so many years, I heard the same words they once said to you.

"Crack!"

A bolt of lightning suddenly struck, illuminating the night sky and striking the lightning rod at the top of the Wuli Building.

Lu Ran tightened his grip on the hilt of the Cool Night Sword.

Afraid?

At his age, having killed countless times on the Fifteenth Night, he was often accompanied by death.

How could he possibly fear the sound of thunder? He was still trapped in that thunderstorm from his youth.

"Boom!"

From the west bank to the east bank of the river.

From the dimly lit urban area to the bustling square filled with neon lights.

"Huff!"

Lu Ran plummeted rapidly, landing steadily on the tenth floor of the Wuli Building, in an outdoor restaurant.

He approached the railing and looked down at the square below.

At that moment, a huge Chinese Parasol tree stood tall in the center of the square.

Its branches lashed out continuously, creating a terrifying scene.

Based on the tree's specifications, it was undoubtedly a Jiang Rank Divine Art.

This Jiang Realm Green Phoenix Follower was probably the "Liu Yunlan" the command center had just mentioned.

Lu Ran's eyes narrowed, and in the northeast corner of the square, he saw two Moonwatchers who had died tragically.

One of them was cut in half at the waist, with an uneven incision, clearly the work of a dog's teeth.

His eyes were wide open, filled with terror.

Another female Moonwatcher's corpse had its head rolled to the side, and one of its legs had fallen far away, half-eaten.

Damn it! Lu Ran's anger surged.

The Demon Dog Clan's dark arts made it impossible for encirclement tactics to be effective.

It also meant that there shouldn't be a commander on this battlefield.

There were more human corpses at the scene, and among a pile of demon dog corpses in the northwest corner, there were also scattered limbs.

The scene was incredibly tragic.

Those Moonwatchers were most likely devoured.

It was hard to imagine the pain they must have endured before their deaths.

"Slap! Slap! Slap!"

The Chinese Parasol tree branches continued to lash out, covering an extremely wide area.

Just as a group of Blood Plague Dogs appeared on the east side of the square, countless Green Phoenix branches suddenly extended, lashing and piercing.

Several demons hadn't even had a chance to understand the human world before meeting their end.

In the left front area of the tree, a man and a dog were engaged in a fierce battle.

The man held a pair of daggers, his figure ghostly, nimbly dodging the whipping branches and entangled with the demon dog.

The size of that demon dog was not small!

Its body length was probably around three meters and forty-five centimeters, with a shoulder height of over two meters, and its claws were enveloped in thick black energy, like smoke and fog.

This size...

Was it a Jiang Realm Fourth Stage, or even a Fifth Stage? As the demon dog jumped around, the black mist around its claws would also create a trail of movement.

Lu Ran's heart grew heavy, and after observing for a moment, he leaped forward, holding the Cool Night Sword and plummeting towards the edge of the square.

The Wuli Building served as the command center and a shelter, and there were also ordinary citizens inside.

Lu Ran couldn't stay there for too long, or he might attract the demon dogs.

As Lu Ran approached, he clearly noticed a slight change in the force of the Chinese Parasol tree branches' lashes.

Lu Ran immediately spoke up, "Senior Liu, there's no need to hold back because of me."

He was here to fight, not to hinder others!

If it were any other River Realm follower speaking to a Jiang Realm powerhouse like this, it would be sheer audacity.

But Lu Ran...

He dared to challenge the Puppet Robe, so what were these countless branches to him? Moreover, Liu Yunlan's offensive target wasn't him.

"Mhm, prepare your special Compassionate Sound." The woman's voice was cold, carrying a hint of authority.

"I've heard of your reputation," came the man's voice, steady and powerful, undoubtedly belonging to Lu Ran's yet-to-be-met Captain Ge Bin.

Lu Ran walked through the endless branches, his gaze fixed on the entangled man and dog, "I've heard of you too."

Today, at midnight, 12, 18, 22.

(End of Chapter)

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