Chapter 267: Night Silence Blade, a Solitary Strike

Chapter 267: Night Silence Blade, a Solitary Strike

For the next two days, Lu Ran secluded himself at home, immersing in his cultivation.

Meanwhile, the online world was in an uproar.

It turned out that Lu Ran, this unique Celestial Sheep follower, was not a flash in the pan!

He could slaughter the Ghost Night Walkers and also battle the Demon Lord.

Lu Ran's battles, edited into exciting clips, set to rousing and passionate music, sent chills down the spines of people worldwide.

Among them, Lu Ran's solo battle against a Ghost General on the streets of Rain Alley was widely circulated.

Amidst a torrential downpour, a large black flag fluttered in the wind.

A semi-transparent black hood enclosed both sides, indicating a life-and-death battlefield where only one person could walk out alive.

Under the flag, the Ghost General rode a Flame Warhorse, looking down at the small human.

Lu Ran held his blade high, fearless and dignified, staring intently at the mighty Ghost General.

This standoff became the desktop background for countless people.

What happened next was even more exhilarating!

The human's double blades were sharp, his energy surging to the heavens.

First, he sliced the horse, then the general!

His movements were fluid and graceful, a feast for the eyes.

Especially midway through the battle, when Lu Ran slaughtered the Flame Warhorse, stepping on the burning horse's head, pointing his blade at the Ghost General, and uttering those words that went viral:

"Now, it's fair."

What screens did it go viral on?

It went viral on every platform's screens!

People passionately discussed Lu Ran's battle, and one topic emerged from the thousands:

"What is a Heavenly Talent?"

When Lu Ran faced the powerful Ghost General with such a stance, the outcome seemed to no longer matter.

At this unique juncture, even cultivation realms, divine arts, and martial skills took a back seat.

Lu Ran's display of spirit, integrity, and pride...

He was a true Heavenly Talent!

Unintentionally, Lu Ran raised the bar for what people considered a "Heavenly Talent."

The one hundred participants from Daxia would likely have to work even harder.

To be honest, when Lu Ran saw himself in the video, he was startled.

Was he this intense in battle?

Hmm, not bad. At least he didn't disgrace the name his parents gave him.

Another battle also went viral online.

It was the fight where Lu Ran teamed up with two River Realm Powerhouses to battle the Demon Lord.

Lu Ran acted as bait, helping the Green Phoenix Follower, Liu Yunlan, to pierce the Demon Dog with a thousand wounds.

Lu Ran then skillfully coordinated with the Nuo Sha Follower, Ge Bin, to heavily injure the Demon Dog and defeat the Demon Lord, leaving him defenseless.

The thrilling moments of the battle left people on the edge of their seats.

And in the end, when Lu Ran personally beheaded the Demon Dog, the world watched in awe.

It wasn't an ordinary strike.

It was a strike that brought thunder from the ground!

It was a strike that merged the night of heavy rain and thunder, using the sound of thunder in the night sky to deliver a joint blow!

This strike was undoubtedly a display of imagination and creativity.

Lu Ran utilized the natural environment, the Demon Dog's blinded condition, and his knowledge of the Demon Dog's Dark Art of Evil Perception to seize a fleeting opportunity.

This strike was a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence!

It also stirred up a huge wave among the countless martial artists of Daxia.

Was Lu Ran just lucky?

If Lu Ran were just an unknown high school student, people might have thought he was a blind cat that stumbled upon a dead mouse.

But Lu Ran stood on the battlefield of 'Heavenly Talent', and his opponent was an incarnated Demon Lord!

Could he have been just lucky?

He must have fought for it!

Admittedly, there was an element of luck.

This thunderstorm seemed like divine mercy.

But...

Heaven helps those who help themselves!

People raised doubts again, questioning why the Warrior Monk Sect and Northern Wind Sect didn't recruit Lu Ran, allowing the Celestial Sheep to pick up a huge bargain.

Even sects related to weapons were implicated.

How did the deities miss a swordsman of such caliber?

Lu Ran had watched a related video.

The most popular one indeed had some skills.

It not only showed Lu Ran's first-person perspective but also incorporated the official Rain Alley footage and the surveillance footage from various angles of the Central Plaza.

In the video, when Lu Ran's beheading of the Demon Lord was shown, the rousing background music suddenly disappeared.

Only the sound of wind, rain, and the Demon Dog's angry roars remained.

The raw battlefield sounds brought the video to its climax.

As thunder rumbled in the night sky,

The human's blade struck in the silent world.

Before the thunder had faded, the battlefield fell silent.

The incarnated Demon Lord's body was severed, blood gushing forth, while the swordsman who had left, cutting through layers of rain curtains, disappeared into the stormy night.

When the muted video played again, the only sound was the Night Silence Blade's vibrating hum!

Beheading the Demon Lord and the emergence of the divine weapon were seamlessly connected.

It left even Lu Ran stunned!

This, my friend, is called professionalism!

After the 15th, Lu Ran became an overnight sensation.

Among the 50 participants, eight cities where the contestants resided experienced special events.

Even with eight top-tier examination venues, Lu Ran was the most dazzling.

Lu Ran's strike shattered all doubts and forged a formidable reputation.

It also secured him the crown for this session!

The results of the second round of 'Heavenly Talent' were announced on the 18th day of the fourth lunar month.

On the top 50 leaderboard, Lu Ran, bearing the title of Celestial Sheep Follower, ranked first!

He scored a staggering 149 points.

Nearly perfect!

The second-place finisher was just one point behind.

The second-ranked young lady was the same female Warrior Monk Follower, a once-in-forty-years talent.

She had a beautiful name: He Qifeng.

He Qifeng also experienced a special event, opening her third eye and once again piercing through the long night.

In the first season of "Heavenly Talents", Lu Ran achieved a score of 143 points.

With this addition, his total score reached 292 points.

On the overall leaderboard, Lu Ran climbed from seventh to third place.

At the top of the leaderboard, the female warrior monk remained in first place.

Her overwhelming strength left her peers in despair, but it also greatly inspired the citizens of Daxia.

As soon as the results were announced, Lu Ran's phone started ringing non-stop.

At that moment, Lu Ran was checking the scores and saw his sister's name on the phone screen. He immediately answered the call.

"Brother!!!"

His sister's voice was so sharp and loud that it reminded Lu Ran of the thunderous night when he killed the Demon Lord on the Fifteenth Night.

In the future, when killing Jiang Jing Evil Dogs, would he still need to wait for the night's thunder? He could just take his sister with him.

"Huh?" Lu Ran tilted his head in surprise, feeling his head buzzing.

"First place! Brother is in first place! Yay~"

Qiao Yuanxi was overjoyed.

Lu Ran had wanted to say something to her, but feeling her sister's joy, he didn't want to dampen her spirits.

"Third place on the overall leaderboard! Third! The top two aren't much higher than you, haha!"

Qiao Yuanxi continued talking to herself, her voice filled with pride and delight.

"Brother? Are you going to say something?" Qiao Yuanxi had been celebrating happily for a while before she realized that Lu Ran hadn't said a word.

Suddenly, Qiao Yuanxi became unhappy, "My cold and indifferent brother~

Now that you're famous, you don't want to acknowledge your own sister anymore."

Lu Ran: ???

Qiao Yuanxi sighed, "Sigh, my brother is now a Heavenly Talent, so precious."

"Only the sisters on the Heavenly Talents list are worthy of my brother's attention."

Lu Ran replied irritably, "Are you talking nonsense? These past few days, we've been messaging each other every day. How can you say I don't think of you?"

Qiao Yuanxi continued her monologue, her voice filled with melancholy, "How can I compare to them? With their gold and jade, I'm just a commoner."

Lu Ran's mouth hung open, and his whole body went numb!

Qiao...Qiao Daiyu?

"I know that my brother still has me in his heart, but after meeting them, he forgets about his sister."

"Qiao! Yuan! Xi!"

"Pfft hahahaha~"

"Talk properly!" Lu Ran said through gritted teeth.

"Congratulations on your third place on the overall leaderboard, and for obtaining another divine weapon!" Qiao Yuanxi became much more well-behaved.

Perhaps she was genuinely afraid of making her brother angry.

"Oh, right! Niu Tou really admires you now, and even wants to worship you as his master!" Qiao Yuanxi interrupted, "Even the quiet Yi Ren sister has praised you several times in our group chat!"

"Hmm." Lu Ran acknowledged, not engaging further. Instead, he asked, "Is Mom still at Jing Hong Peak?"

Qiao Yuanxi pouted, "Of course! She's almost caught up with you, and still hasn't come home."

"I'll call her later." Lu Ran sighed inwardly and instructed, "Also, the college entrance examinations are next month.

Tomorrow is the last day of the trial, so make sure you and your teammates complete the assignment safely."

Lu Ran wasn't worried about Qiao Yuanxi's performance at all.

Firstly, Qiao Yuanxi, under the leadership of Guan Yiren and Niu Zhengzheng, had been scoring points like crazy, and her results were already quite good.

Secondly, this team had taken a different path by completing several special assessments, and they had already obtained the qualification to take the Capital University's independent recruitment examination.

For Qiao Yuanxi at this stage, the college entrance examination wasn't the exam that would determine her fate.

The independent recruitment examination of Capital University was the crucial one.

Qiao Yuanxi's tone became melancholic again, "How can I compare to the sisters on the Heavenly Talents list?"

Before she could finish her sentence, Qiao Yuanxi heard a busy signal.

Qiao Yuanxi pouted again, muttering, "That annoying guy, I'm going to tell Sister Ruyi about this!"

Lu Ran flipped through his contacts and landed on his mother's name.

He knew that his mother was in seclusion for cultivation and shouldn't be disturbed.

But

Lu Ran hesitated for a moment before dialing his mother's number.

Unexpectedly, Chen Jingjing answered the call.

Lu Ran blurted out, "Mom," which made Chen Jingjing feel extremely nervous and quickly explained.

"Sister Jingjing," Lu Ran scratched his head, "Is my mom available to talk?"

"I'll check," Chen Jingjing didn't dare to guarantee, "Please hold on."

Lu Ran felt helpless. To talk to his mother, he had to be transferred.

After a while, a gentle voice came from the other end of the line,

"Ranran?"

"Mom," Lu Ran put aside his chaotic thoughts and tried to cheer himself up, hoping to infect her with his happiness, "This time on Heavenly Talents, I got first place!"

"Oh?" Qiao Wanjun was pleasantly surprised.

The calm wellspring of her heart finally stirred with ripples.

She knew her child was strong and had a strong desire to excel.

In the previous season of "Heavenly Talents," Lu Ran had already achieved remarkable results.

Qiao Wanjun was already satisfied, but she never expected Lu Ran to make even more progress!

Lu Ran smiled and said, "It's the real deal, and there's video proof!"

Qiao Wanjun's eyes dimmed, and she felt guilty, "I'm sorry, Ranran, I didn't watch your performance."

"That's great!" Lu Ran interrupted her directly.

"Hmm?" Qiao Wanjun was puzzled.

Lu Ran said excitedly, "I'll tell you about it. Is Mom available now?"

Qiao Wanjun slightly lowered her head and softly said, "Yes, tell me carefully."

Lu Ran organized his thoughts and slowly began,

"The story starts on a stormy night..."

Qiao Wanjun: ""

(End of Chapter)

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