Chapter 312: Jiang! The Mighty River!"

Chapter 312: Jiang! The Mighty River!"

On the seventh day of October,

A light drizzle began to fall in Rain Alley City once again.

Along the banks of the Wu Lie River, two slender figures stood hidden within the thick mist, enduring the bone-chilling cold rain.

Two human cultivators were advancing to the River Realm, and naturally, no one dared to disturb them.

There was no need for anyone to offer an umbrella.

Poor Lu Ran was being thoroughly drenched by the early winter drizzle.

The first step towards ascending to divinity—enduring hardship!

Speaking of "ascending to divinity," it was not an exaggeration.

What is the essence of cultivation? To transcend the mortal body!

From this perspective, breaking through and ascending to a higher realm, and receiving divine blessings, have the same effect.

They are all about nurturing and transforming the human body.

Lu Ran had received divine blessings from the gods on Falling Immortal Mountain, so he understood this even better.

That pillar of light from the heavens had tempered and transformed his body, helping him undergo a rebirth.

And at this very moment, his breakthrough to the River Realm was also a process of "rebirth"!

Looking back, breaking through the Stream Realm and the River Realm seemed like mere child's play.

Ascending to the River Realm now, the transformation and enhancement of the human body, was simply unimaginable!

No wonder those in the River Realm were called powerhouses!

Only after experiencing it yourself, would you look upon the Mist Realm, Stream Realm, and River Realm followers with a clear understanding in your heart.

You would know that you have completely set yourself apart from these ordinary mortals.

This was not just an improvement in physical fitness or the strengthening of the mortal body.

It was a distinction of high and low, noble and humble, at the species level!

No wonder the powerhouses of the River Realm all carried a certain air of superiority.

This so-called air of superiority should be based on this noble and humble gap, resulting in a condescending gaze from above.

As the Moonlight Radiance, how would you face the Fungus Glow? Lu Ran also realized this later.

He then understood that Deng Yuxiang, Liu Yunlan, Ge Bin, and Zhao Zhenren had been looking at him from such a high position.

Deng Yuxiang's attitude towards him remained unchanged before and after her ascension, as they were very close.

Liu Yunlan and Ge Bin were also friendly towards Lu Ran, perhaps due to their status or their sufficient cultivation.

As for Zhao Zhenren, standing at such a height, he indeed had the qualifications to be aloof.

If any other River Realm Fifth Stage follower dared to speak arrogantly before Zhao Zhenren, they would truly become a laughingstock!

Poor Lu Ran,

Whoever he encountered would have been fine, but he had to meet the master of the demonic path.

"Mm~" Jiang Ruyi's delicate body trembled slightly, and a seductive sound escaped from her nose.

Lu Ran's heart raced, and he quickly focused his attention.

As they advanced together, Lu Ran could empathize with everything Jiang Ruyi was experiencing.

When ascending to the River Realm, the comfort brought by the nurtured flesh and blood was unimaginable to ordinary people.

In the River Realm,

Divine power flowed within people's bodies like a gentle stream.

But now,

The stream within their bodies had transformed into a surging mighty river!

It was a complete and qualitative leap.

It gave one the feeling

That this majestic and vast river could easily engulf everything around it and crush the masses.

Of course, this was not an illusion; the powerhouses of the River Realm could indeed achieve this.

Interestingly, everything about the River Realm seemed to push one's mental state off-balance.

This time, the mental fluctuations were much more intense than those experienced by ordinary people when they first succeeded in worshipping a god and becoming a follower!

And even more terrible!

There was no way; this all-encompassing qualitative transformation was truly terrifying.

It wasn't that Lu Ran didn't want to remain human,

But his strength and realm no longer allowed him to be an ordinary human.

No wonder the Heavenly Pride gave such low scores to River Realm cultivators.

Being this strong, one must have the corresponding performance to match.

"Huff!"

A fierce gust of wind and waves surged from within Lu Ran's body, spreading out in all directions.

Lu Ran had been hugging Jiang Ruyi, and he held her even tighter.

He was afraid that his girlfriend would be blown away by his own power.

He had thought that his advancement might affect Jiang Ruyi to some extent.

But unexpectedly, this victorious horn had become a boost to her success.

Yes, it made sense.

Jiang Ruyi's insight into advancement was unique.

So unique that it belonged to another person.

"Huff!"

In just three to five seconds, another fierce gust of wind and waves stirred.

This time, it spread out from Jiang Ruyi's body.

In the overcast sky, two vortices gradually stopped spinning.

On the desolate city street, a quiet couple opened their eyes at the same time.

First Tier of the River Realm!

Human Vanguard!

Lu Ran saw a pair of autumnal eyes, shimmering with light, and a hint of joy in their depths.

However, she looked quite disheveled overall.

The cold rain drenched everyone who didn't hold an umbrella.

Jiang Ruyi was soaking wet from head to toe, with crystal-like raindrops hanging from her face, and her long black hair was drenched, with a few strands sticking to her cheeks.

Yes, she looked disheveled, but also especially charming.

"Hehe~"

Jiang Ruyi was also observing Lu Ran.

Seeing his bedraggled appearance, she couldn't help but laugh out loud, reaching out to brush his short hair.

Lu Ran's hat had long been blown away, and his mask had been removed early on.

Regarding advancement, he was, of course, extremely serious. He needed to breathe rhythmically and didn't want to be affected in the slightest.

Lu Ran held her wet face in his hands, gazing at her moist and alluring lips, and gently kissed them.

"Mm!" Jiang Ruyi's beautiful eyes widened slightly.

The once slightly pale cheeks, now chilled by the cold, quickly flushed with a rosy hue.

Under the icy rain,

Two frozen individuals passionately embraced, their kiss echoing through the downpour.

Their style, as always, stood in stark contrast to the gloomy and desolate atmosphere of Rain Alley City.

As mentioned before,

They seemed to be defying the world.

"Oh~~~"

"It's the youth, hahahahaha!"

"Swoosh~!"

"Clap! Clap! Clap!" The sound of applause thundered, cheers erupted, and whistles pierced through the air.

Lu Ran was startled and quickly looked around.

In every direction, at every street corner, Moon Gazers in raincoats were gathered.

All eyes were on them, each with a different expression.

Some wore broad smiles, some with a hint of jest, and others with a motherly grin.

Some faces beamed with joy, their eyes filled with endless admiration.

Many more gazed with profound respect, admiring the pride of Rain Alley City from afar.

They were looking at the number one Tianjiao of Daxia!

"Congratulations, Mr. Lu!"

"Congratulations, congratulations." Several figures approached.

Lu Ran recognized these individuals who had the privilege to offer their congratulations first.

Recently, when he received the National College Entrance Exam Topper award, he naturally participated in the city's promotional activities alongside the leaders.

It was just a photo-op, not too much trouble.

What surprised Lu Ran even more was the presence of two seniors, Liu Yunlan and Ge Bin.

Previously, when Deng Yuxiang ascended to the River Realm in Wu Lie Riverbank, there wasn't such a grand spectacle!

"Thank you, thank you."

Lu Ran repeatedly expressed his gratitude, and despite his wet palms, he shook hands with the leaders.

Zhuang Jingyi was graceful and didn't shake hands with the leaders; she merely smiled and nodded.

After some small talk, Liu Yunlan took the initiative to step forward and extended her hand to Lu Ran.

Lu Ran naturally shook her hand, and Liu Yunlan offered her other hand, patting Lu Ran's back encouragingly.

"I won't say much in terms of congratulations. I hope you both stay true to yourselves and maintain a good mindset.

From what I can see, you're doing well."

As fellow River Realm cultivators, Lu Ran and Zhuang Jingyi understood what she meant.

Ge Bin stepped forward, gazing at the exuberant Tianjiao of Daxia, and deliberately lowered his voice.

"Treat people as people."

Lu Ran: "..."

Zhuang Jingyi: "..."

Such straightforward words, indeed.

Ge Bin's bluntness was likely due to the fact that Lu Ran and Zhuang Jingyi were incredibly young!

They were only eighteen, freshmen in college.

In the prime of their youth, they now possessed the audacity and arrogance to match.

Lu Ran and Zhuang Jingyi weren't Moon Gazers, unlike Deng Yuxiang, who was bound by the strict discipline of a related organization.

Therefore, a gentle reminder was indeed necessary.

"Heh." Liu Yunlan smiled at Ge Bin and then turned to Lu Ran, "From another perspective.

There are always people who will look down on us, as if we were mere ants."

Upon hearing this, a familiar figure flashed through Lu Ran's mind—Qiao Wanjun!

Family ties allowed Lu Ran to face his mother without much pressure, even daring to defy her wishes.

He had repeatedly rejected her arrangements.

But for others,

Like Chen Jingjing, who followed his mother closely, they probably wouldn't dare to breathe a word.

The River Realm had truly opened the doors to a new world for Lu Ran.

Just like studying,

The deeper one delves, the more one realizes how little they know.

At this moment, the stronger Lu Ran became, the more insignificant he felt.

So...

The stronger one's strength, the weaker it becomes?

"Thank you for your guidance, seniors." Zhuang Jingyi spoke softly, noticing Lu Ran's deep contemplation.

Liu Yunlan's smile was kind as she looked upon the heavenly beauty of Zhuang Jingyi.

The girl had reached the River Realm, and no longer needed the external embellishments of fluttering sleeves or ethereal mist to accentuate her elegance.

Zhuang Jingyi had changed, a transformation from within.

Even though she was currently soaked and a bit disheveled,

The graceful demeanor emanating from her very bones was enough to make anyone feel ashamed in comparison.

Liu Yunlan silently praised her, whispering, "Adapt well to the new world and your new life.

You can drink water and eat as needed.

Although it's a bit troublesome, these small actions help us maintain our identity as members of the human race."

Zhuang Jingyi nodded lightly.

The changes brought about by the River Realm were all-encompassing.

At this moment, she indeed required less frequent meals.

The formidable River Realm body, sustained by the energy drawn from heaven and earth, was sufficient to maintain normal bodily functions.

The mighty river within her was not just for show.

It was a sign of preliminary liberation from the mortal coil! Compared to divine blessings, the human race's self-improvement had a more profound impact on the physical body.

At this thought, Lu Ran snapped back to reality and turned to look at Zhuang Jingyi.

He had reached the River Realm!

Having met the minimum requirement of Immortal Ram, he could now take Little Ruyi to Falling Immortal Mountain to receive the divine blessing! A genuine divine blessing could enhance a person's innate talent!

The cultivation limit was the primary concern! Originally, the highest level you could reach was level 60, and that was your cap.

After the blessing, you could cultivate up to level 100!

What did this mean?

With this opportunity, Lu Ran could also enhance himself further! The thick pillar of light would allow him to bathe in its radiance and fully enjoy its blessings.

It was simply delightful!

(End of Chapter)

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