Chapter 290: Galaxy Bay

Chapter 290: Galaxy Bay

Lu Ran walked along the forest path with his hands in his pockets, gazing up at the fluffy clouds in the sky as he strolled alone.

This was only his second day in Immortal Sheep Mountain, and he had already fallen in love with the place.

The clear sky, the gentle breeze, and the warm-hearted villagers.

"Hmm~"

A cool breeze blew, ruffling his clothes.

Lu Ran suddenly stopped and looked at the fork in the road ahead.

Cheng Shixie had mentioned that this path led to a cliff where there was a pavilion. Lu Ran thought for a moment and headed towards the fork.

After a few minutes, Lu Ran indeed saw the cliff and a pavilion standing before it.

"Falling Immortal Pavilion," Lu Ran read aloud the three characters on the plaque, each one a masterpiece of calligraphy.

In the rear mountain's Taoist temple, Lu Ran saw a series of buildings, all incorporating the character "Immortal" in their design, but he would never dare to use the name "Falling Immortal."

Yet, when it came to Lu Ran, whether it was his mountain residence or this pavilion built for him, they were all named after "Falling Immortal."

Lu Ran couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head as he took a step forward.

The pavilion was made of wood, with a two-tiered roof and eight sides, meticulously crafted.

It was evident that the Immortal Sheep followers had put in a lot of effort.

Lu Ran entered the pavilion and looked towards the north, where he indeed saw the beautiful Erhai Lake.

To the west of Erhai Lake stood the equally famous Diancang Mountain, stretching like a screen.

Lu Ran's gaze became distant, and he leaned against a pillar, quietly gazing into the distance.

With such a beautiful view, he couldn't help but think of someone.

The more his thoughts wandered, the more they settled on his previous conversation with the Immortal Sheep:

"What makes you think she will follow you?

Is it because of your past together?

Or is it because of your human emotions?"

Each word pierced his heart like an arrow.

Lu Ran took out his phone from his pocket and opened WeChat.

Jiang Ruyi's profile picture was of a tall silhouette by the river under the night sky.

The moonlight shone brightly, casting a layer of ethereal glow upon her graceful figure.

The river's surface glistened with ripples, and as the night wind blew, it lifted her jet-black hair.

Lu Ran remembered every detail, as this photo was taken by him during their evening walk.

In the moonlight, Jiang Ruyi undoubtedly exuded a serene beauty.

Jiang Ruyi had a pleasant personality, often wearing a gentle smile on her face.

However, as she grew, her figure became even more slender, and her face lost its youthful innocence.

Her overall image was indeed that of a refined and aloof beauty.

Especially when Jiang Ruyi quietly gazed upon the river, a subtle sense of distance seemed to intensify.

Lu Ran still remembered how he had secretly taken this photo and then held her hand until she turned and smiled gently at him.

Lu Ran stared at the photo, editing a string of words.

Lu Ran: "Will we always be together?"

As soon as he sent the message, Lu Ran's expression turned a bit peculiar.

Why did this message make him feel a bit pathetic?

Before the screen could automatically dim, a reply appeared.

Jiang Ruyi: "What's wrong?"

Lu Ran raised his eyebrows slightly, as she had clearly stated that she wouldn't respond until he advanced to the next level.

His previous message to her, "Cloud Girl," had been left hanging without any response.

But this time, she replied instantly?

Lu Ran thought for a moment, and just as he was about to reply, another message appeared.

Jiang Ruyi: "Don't overthink, focus on your cultivation."

Lu Ran paused, wanting to tell her that he had advanced, but a sudden wave of annoyance washed over him, and his thoughts wandered again.

The Immortal Sheep had said that once she understood the true nature of the world, everything would fall into place.

So, what was the true nature of this world?

Lu Ran lifted his head and gazed into the distance at the lush Diancang Mountain under the summer sun.

After a long while, Lu Ran finally snapped out of his thoughts: "Alright, no more overthinking, time to cultivate."

He walked to the center of the pavilion, sat down cross-legged, and slowly closed his eyes.

In Immortal Sheep Mountain, the divine power was thick in the air.

In no time, wisps of immortal mist began to swirl around Lu Ran's body.

His body, having undergone the bone-cleansing and body-tempering process, was truly exceptional. His meridians were wide and exceptionally smooth.

Whether it was the speed of absorbing divine power or condensing the mist into a stream of water, there was a significant improvement!

If his body were a container, the amount of divine power it could hold now was far greater than before.

Lu Ran completely immersed himself in the sensation, enjoying this new body that felt like a rebirth.

He sat there for an entire day.

As the sun set and the stars and moon took over the sky, Lu Ran indulged in the delightful taste of cultivation and advancement.

His body could no longer contain more energy, yet he continued to absorb divine power, replacing the energy within him.

This was not a futile effort.

Lu Ran nourished his body, expanding his meridians, and took a significant step towards a higher cultivation level.

It wasn't until the birds in the forest chirped and the sky turned a pale dawn that Lu Ran felt a hint of fatigue and opened his eyes.

His dark eyes still glistened with a faint glow that hadn't faded yet.

Cultivating at the feet of the deity indeed doubled the results!

"Ahhh~"

Lu Ran stretched his body vigorously, accompanied by a few crisp bone-cracking sounds.

He stood up and walked to the long chair inside the pavilion, picking up his phone to check the time.

The screen had just lit up, and a notification caught his attention.

Lu Ran clicked on it and found a message from the previous night.

Jiang: "I will, forever."

The brief four characters made Lu Ran pause.

He stared at it for a long time, a delighted smile appearing on his face, and he strode out of the Falling Immortal Pavilion.

Three days later, fully geared up, Lu Ran followed Cheng Shijie's lead and headed downhill.

Their destination for this trip was, of course, the Nijing Demon Cavern.

However, the military camp guarding the demon cavern was not on the surface but inside the mountain.

The statue of the Sage Sheep stood firmly on the mountain, its feet planted on the ground.

Since the Nijing Demon Cavern was not open to the public, there was no need for reception, and the entrance to the military camp was also quite remote.

If it weren't for Cheng Shijie's guidance, Lu Ran would have had to search for it halfway up the mountain.

"Little Junior Brother, be careful," Cheng Rou said, standing outside the military camp's gate, watching Lu Ran's back.

"Yes, don't worry, Senior Sister," Lu Ran replied.

Cheng Rou's face was filled with concern as she waved goodbye repeatedly, "Come back early, and I'll make you your favorite mushroom soup."

Lu Ran stopped and turned to look at the gentle Cheng Shijie, nodding with a smile.

"Mr. Lu, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

A male soldier strode forward and extended his hand, introducing himself, "I'm Li Zhen, the commander here."

"Hello," Lu Ran shook hands with him, looking at the upright middle-aged officer, "And thank you for helping to guard the demon cavern and protect the Immortal Sheep Temple."

"You're welcome, it's our duty," Li Zhen smiled.

He could tell that Lu Ran was speaking from a certain perspective when he said those words.

Li Zhen was very polite to Lu Ran.

Firstly, Lu Ran was a Heavenly Talent from Da Xia, and secondly, he was a disciple favored by the Immortal Sheep Deity!

Since Lu Ran's arrival at Immortal Sheep Mountain, the military had conducted a series of investigations and obtained crucial information!

Lu Ran had moved into the Falling Immortal Residence!

After this news spread, everyone knew that the master of the mountain had returned.

In the territory of Da Xia, any area under the feet of a deity was considered special place.

For example, there was Boreas City, and also the Sword Heaven Pavilion.

These two ancient cities stood in Ice City and the Imperial City, but the ancient city areas were firmly controlled by the disciples of the deities, and the official government couldn't manage them entirely.

This was a unique product of the special era.

Unfortunately, the Immortal Sheep Sect didn't have the capability to guard the demon cavern, so the military was able to station themselves at Immortal Sheep Mountain to control and prevent any potential threats.

Because of this, the relationship between Lu Ran and the military at this location was rather delicate.

If one day Lu Ran insisted on taking over this demon cavern, with the support of the Immortal Sheep Deity, the military would most likely withdraw from the mountain.

After all, the Immortal Sheep was a deity.

No matter what people thought of it, the one who truly kept the Nijing Demon Cavern in check was the Immortal Sheep itself.

"Colonel Li, I'll go in by myself later," Lu Ran said as he followed Li Zhen, "Don't worry."

On their way there, Cheng Shijie had already introduced the leader of this military unit to Lu Ran.

She said that Colonel Li was a good person and that the soldiers in his unit were disciplined, helping the Immortal Sheep Sect drive away many people with ulterior motives.

It was common knowledge that the Immortal Sheep's followers were mostly soft-hearted and submissive.

Anyone could bully them, and they would endure it, allowing others to take advantage of them without resisting.

Of course, if someone truly caused a huge disturbance and forced Old Master Cheng, who cultivated in seclusion in the rear mountain, to come out, that would be a different story.

In any case, this military unit had guarded Immortal Sheep Mountain very well, and Lu Ran had a great impression of Colonel Li.

"Okay." Li Zhen didn't insist and reminded him, "Please be careful, Mr. Lu.

We are looking forward to seeing you shine again in 'Heavenly Pride' on the Mid-Autumn Festival!"

"Thank you," Lu Ran replied softly.

The military camp inside the mountain was like a secret underground research facility. The soldiers swiped their access cards one by one, eventually leading Lu Ran to a spacious area.

Huge stone pillars descended from the ceiling, piercing through the celestial veil below.

There was also a spiral staircase built on the stone pillar, but Lu Ran didn't take it.

He drew out the Radiant Light Saber and fell straight down.

"Huff!"

Lu Ran plunged into the celestial veil, feeling the surrounding light dim.

He continued to fall, looking around.

Below was also a Stone City, with flickering torches, but no torch-lit path.

The demon cavern was densely covered with forests, and it was said that many lakes were nestled within.

A dull thud echoed.

Under the soldiers' watchful eyes, Lu Ran landed steadily.

He looked up, and his heart trembled.

The night sky was dazzling with stars, like a ribbon shimmering with a strange glow, spanning the entire night sky.

It left Lu Ran dazzled and captivated!

Other demon caverns also had starry skies, but none could compare to the enchanting beauty of this galaxy.

No wonder the Nijing Demon Cavern was known as "Galaxy Bay."

It was just too beautiful.

If the Nijing Demon Clan could be as foolish as the Bamboo Demon Clan, this demon cavern would likely become a leisure and vacation sanctuary!

Lu Ran silently stood there for a long time, his saber pointing towards the night sky.

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