Chapter 286: Tempering the Body and Cleansing the Marrow?

Chapter 286: Tempering the Body and Cleansing the Marrow?

"Heh!"

Within the pillar of light, Lu Ran trembled slightly, his breathing ragged and shaky.

This was so embarrassing!

After all, he was a proud Heavenly Talent, and now he was reduced to a borderline live streamer?

Fortunately, Lu Ran was wearing a hat and a mask, which could slightly hide his shame.

He lowered his head, leaning against the incense burner with both hands, struggling to stand steady.

Within the pillar of light, torrents of violent energy poured into Lu Ran's body, overwhelming him!

"Umm..." Lu Ran closed his eyes tightly, emitting an incoherent sound.

His body was filled to the brim with energy, and it wasn't his first time experiencing the blessing of a deity.

But the small divine statue in his home only released more divine mist, which enveloped Lu Ran's body and continuously expanded his meridians.

Lu Ran had never experienced such an intense and rapid infusion of energy.

Was this the true blessing? The energy injected into his body didn't follow the conventional pathways, surging like a mighty flood, sweeping away all obstacles.

Lu Ran suddenly realized that this blessing wasn't just for expanding his meridians but was also thoroughly transforming his human body—blood, flesh, skin, and bones.

It felt like a "cleansing of the marrow."

"Cough, cough, cough," Lu Ran coughed as he knelt before the incense burner, inhaling the fragrant mist through his mask.

The originally quiet courtyard was now filled with many people.

There were incense worshippers, Immortal Sheep followers, and many soldiers.

Normally, the location of the deity's true form wouldn't have military personnel stationed there.

Take Boreas City as an example.

Under the feet of the Deity of Boreas, there were rarely any officials from Da Xia, and even the Demon Cavern guarded by the Deity of Boreas was protected by his disciples.

The fees for entering the Demon Cavern for training naturally had to be paid to the Boreas faction, which was used to better develop Boreas City.

But in the Immortal Sheep Temple,

Hmm, it was indeed appropriate to have military personnel stationed here.

The Immortal Sheep disciples didn't have the ability to guard the Demon Cavern.

"Is that really Lu Ran?"

"It must be him. Who else could receive such favor from the Immortal Sheep Sage?"

"The online rumors were right. The Immortal Sheep Sage really dotes on his little junior brother."

"Don't call him that yet. What if Lu Ran doesn't like that title? Don't upset him."

"Everyone, be quiet. Don't disturb Lu Ran."

The whispers quickly died down, and the Immortal Sheep followers in their Tai Chi uniforms spontaneously spread out, urging everyone to be quiet.

The pillar of light descending from the sky lasted for a full hour!

"Huff!"

Suddenly, a gust of wind and waves emanated from Lu Ran's body.

The incense ashes in the burner swirled in the air, creating a misty haze.

Lu Ran tightly pressed his hands against the incense burner, his head feeling dizzy.

River Realm·Fourth Stage!

Lu Ran had advanced to the Third Stage of the River Realm on the fourteenth day of the fourth lunar month, taking more than two months.

Today was the sixth day of the sixth lunar month, which meant that this advancement took less than two months!

Additionally, the difficulty of advancing from the Second to the Third Stage was naturally different from advancing from the Third to the Fourth Stage.

Lu Ran should have spent more time and energy, but with the strong intervention of the Immortal Sheep Sage, he was directly advanced.

"Thank, thank you, Immortal Sheep, for your blessing."

Lu Ran spoke incoherently, relying on his barely conscious mind.

At the beginning of the cleansing, Lu Ran could still think, but now his brain was dizzy, and his body felt weak and limp.

"Plop!"

Lu Ran, who had endured for an hour, finally collapsed to the ground after the blessing ended, like a pile of mud.

"Lu Ran!"

"Lu Ran?" The Immortal Sheep followers rushed forward.

But in the next moment, everyone's faces changed, and their footsteps halted.

Accompanied by a crisp sound, two swords appeared behind Lu Ran, guarding his left and right.

The master's consciousness was blurred, but the divine weapons were alert and energetic.

They, too, had received the deity's blessing, and the energy-filled swords even emitted a faint glow.

"Xiao Rou," a hoarse voice sounded.

"Grandpa?"

"Go and negotiate with the divine weapons to help Lu Xiao You up and send him to the rear mountain for rest."

"Okay." A woman pushed through the crowd, "Everyone, make way."

She was a little over one meter and sixty centimeters tall, appearing to be twenty-four or twenty-five years old, also wearing a Tai Chi uniform with her hair in a bun.

Her demeanor was gentle, and her expression was soft as she looked at the two divine weapons protecting their master:

"Under the feet of the deity, no one dares to harm Lu Tianjiao. Rest assured."

The Radiant Light Saber and Night Silence Blade floated around Lu Ran, their cold light awe-inspiring!

This scene made everyone envious.

First, for the power of the divine weapons, and second, for their loyalty.

Who would dare to harm Lu Ran?

Without him even lifting a finger, these two divine weapons alone could bloodily cleanse the Immortal Sheep Temple.

This scene was also captured by many incense worshippers.

In comparison to the divine weapons, the pile of mud on the ground looked truly pathetic. Hmm, it was indeed pathetic.

The woman approached step by step, her voice gentle, repeatedly persuading.

The two divine weapons finally flew outward, expanding their defensive range and allowing the woman to enter.

"Cheng Shimei, the ground is cold. Quickly help Xiao Shidi up."

"Xiao Rou, don't move him yet. First, ask about Lu Tianjiao's condition."

People chattered, but the divine weapons didn't allow anyone to approach.

"Lu Tianjiao?" Cheng Rou knelt on one knee and gently patted Lu Ran's shoulder.

Lu Ran didn't respond at all, as if he had already fainted.

Cheng Rou looked up at the Night Silence Blade, "There are many people here, and it's chaotic. Can I take your master to the rear mountain for rest?"

The Night Silence Blade hovered silently, motionless.

"Buzz~" Behind Cheng Rou, the Radiant Light Saber trembled slightly.

Cheng Rou immediately supported Lu Ran's arm and stood up.

Although the woman appeared delicate, she was a true believer with physical qualities far surpassing ordinary people.

She held Lu Ran's arm, looped it around her neck, and supported his waist, quickly walking towards the exit.

"Huff~"

The Radiant Light Saber and Night Silence Blade circled around the two, clearing the crowd ahead and preventing others from approaching.

Divine Weapons leading the way, the scene was impressive!

Cheng Rou felt a novel experience and secretly glanced at Lu Ran.

Although Lu Ran wore a mask, Cheng Rou could imagine his profile.

After all, she had seen this face countless times online.

Cheng Rou never imagined that one day, she would be so fortunate to support this Great Summer Pride.

"Uh." Lu Ran's body trembled slightly.

The deity's blessing had ended, but its aftermath continued.

Lu Ran's mortal body seemed to be undergoing a slight change?

Cheng Rou quickly averted her gaze and quickened her pace towards the rear mountain.

Behind her, hundreds of Immortal Sheep followers closely followed, marching towards the rear mountain.

The sun and moon passed, and the next morning arrived.

Lu Ran opened his eyes drowsily and looked around in confusion.

Where was this place?

Lu Ran was puzzled, gazing at the ancient-style room.

After a while, he realized that he had come to the Immortal Sheep Temple, and his memory remained at the moment after the Immortal Sheep Deity's blessing.

"Wow!"

Lu Ran propped himself up on the wooden bed and immediately noticed something amiss.

A robust energy filled his body, brimming with strength.

The vibrant life force made Lu Ran extremely delighted, as if he had acquired a new body.

At 18 years old, Lu Ran was already in his prime, with abundant energy and vitality.

But at this moment, Lu Ran could clearly feel that his physical qualities had improved.

Was this the power of a "genuine deity's blessing"?

"Immortal Sheep Deity?" Lu Ran called out softly, "Are you there?"

A deep voice echoed in his mind: "Too weak."

Lu Ran's face, initially filled with joy, froze upon hearing these words.

Immortal Sheep Deity: "Your mortal body is too fragile to withstand the nourishment for long.

Pitiful, indeed."

Lu Ran: ". . ."

A moment?

Why do I feel like I stood in that pillar of light for so long?

It must have been at least two hours, if not three?

Lu Ran, who was in a daze, had indeed lost track of time, but in reality, he had only bathed in the pillar of light for one hour.

The deep voice echoed again: "Your mortal body has been tempered by me.

Now your body is stronger, your meridians widened, and your tendons and bones are more resilient.

Your cultivation speed will also increase significantly."

"Gulp." Lu Ran swallowed, not knowing how to express his gratitude.

Every word from the Immortal Sheep Deity was deafening! Just the phrase "stronger body" alone encompassed so much information.

Moreover, even his cultivation speed would increase?

"Thank you, Immortal Sheep Deity!" Lu Ran suppressed the surging emotions in his heart, his eyes filled with gratitude.

"First, adjust your physical and mental state, stabilize your strength, and in a few days, I will arrange for you to enter the Demon Cavern."

"Yes!" Lu Ran responded immediately, then remembered something, "Immortal Sheep Deity, should I activate the Sinful Mirror Demon Idol?"

The Demon Cavern guarded by the Immortal Sheep Deity was not open to the public, and the demons it produced were of the Sinful Mirror Demon clan.

This clan was quite rare and possessed a remarkable technique—Flower and Moon Illusion!

The effect of the Evil Technique: Flower and Moon Illusion could be described in two words: teleportation!

The only drawback was that the requirements for cultivating this technique were quite strict; Lu Ran needed to advance to the River Realm to qualify.

"Hmm, decide for yourself." The divine message was brief.

The deity's tone was not cold, and upon careful listening, it seemed to carry a hint of approval.

What else is there to say?

We must activate it!

With the Immortal Sheep Deity's attitude, this action would surely earn further recognition.

Lu Ran himself coveted the teleportation technique.

Previously, in the Demon Cavern's Ghost General Grave, Lu Ran had been thinking of finding a storage bag or ring to store Night Charm.

If he possessed the teleportation technique, Lu Ran could also solve this problem! When he didn't need Night Charm, he could teleport her to a hidden corner.

And when he needed her, he could retrieve Night Charm.

Wait a moment!

Lu Ran frowned slightly.

After all, the Evil Technique: Flower and Moon Illusion was a technique compatible with the River Realm.

Did this mean that the Immortal Sheep Deity would wait until Lu Ran advanced to the River Realm before sending him to another world?

Hmm, this would require diligent cultivation.

Lu Ran pursed his lips; he had always assumed that once he understood the "Paper Puppet" and "Substitute Sheep," the Immortal Sheep Deity would relent.

Now it seemed that he needed to focus on cultivation.

Lu Ran raised his hands, clenched them into fists, and then slowly relaxed, carefully sensing his transformed body.

The Immortal Sheep Deity clearly stated that after the blessing, his cultivation speed would also improve.

"If I had known, I would have come here earlier to receive the blessing." Lu Ran muttered to himself.

"Heh." A cold laugh echoed in his mind, "At this stage, you can only withstand the blessing for a moment.

Come earlier?

Do you want to bleed from the seven apertures and destroy your mortal body?"

"No, no." Lu Ran was startled and shook his head repeatedly.

(End of Chapter)

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