Chapter 338: Spirit Peak Mountain

Chapter 338: Spirit Peak Mountain

The stars and moon shifted, and a fleeting moment of joy passed.

Lu Ran arrived with the evening glow and departed as the morning sun rose.

The Pride Celestial team was in a hurry, and naturally, he couldn't back out of this official event.

Jiang Xianzi concealed her emotions well, seemingly not wanting to disturb Lu Ran with her own feelings.

Only at the moment of parting did she take the initiative to kiss Lu Ran's cheek.

This time, Xian'er didn't avert her gaze.

It was just a kiss on the cheek, what was there to hide?

Si Xianxian showed no expression, making it hard to discern her emotions.

Lu Ran believed that she should be very happy about his departure.

After all, this night, Si Xianxian had spent it on the bench at Falling Immortal Pavilion.

It was after dinner.

Jiang Shao'nan and Si Yashuang were chatting happily when Lu Ran suddenly picked up someone.

He muttered something about "the sky as a canopy and the earth as a blanket, the Cangshan and Erhai lakes as my companions in sleep."

Then, Lu Ran sent Xian'er to the ancient path outside the long pavilion.

Xian'er was so angry that she stomped her feet outside the pavilion!

No one knew if she slept that night.

Unfortunately, although Falling Immortal Residence had a large area and spacious rooms, there was no guest room.

There was enough space to fit ten more beds in the master bedroom.

But there was no place for an extra lightbulb.

Now, with the bothersome Lu Ran gone, the two beauties could stick together every day.

Lu Ran's destination was just next door—the capital city of Guiji Province.

It was just over an hour by plane, and in the morning, Lu Ran met up with the Pride Celestial crew.

During this event, Lu Ran also met two other Tianjiao.

One ranked in the sixties and the other in the eighties, clearly there to play supporting roles.

Lu Ran felt ashamed for not paying much attention to them.

As the first Tianjiao of Daxia, the two seniors were very friendly to Lu Ran.

Lu Ran was not arrogant, he was gentle and polite, and the three of them had a pleasant conversation, exchanging contact information.

Over the two-day event, Lu Ran accompanied the team in promoting and distributing supplies, and he even gave a speech at a high school.

It was a fulfilling experience.

On the 22nd of the tenth lunar month, the event concluded.

Lu Ran politely declined the invitations from the two seniors and immediately headed to Suzhou City.

Chen Jingjing had already arranged for him to visit the Demon Den.

The noble and pure Jade Serpent Clan awaited the arrival of the Lord of Demons for guidance.

How could Lu Ran bear to let the divine sisters wait?

The three knives on his back were already thirsting for action.

Outside Suzhou City, in a taxi.

Lu Ran sat in the back, wearing a gray fisherman's hat and a white mask, gazing out the window at the scenery in a daze.

The early winter here wasn't cold enough.

Unlike his hometown, where snowflakes danced in the air.

However, as Lu Ran looked at the cold drizzle outside the window, he felt even colder.

Slowly, he lifted his gaze, looking at the majestic divine statue standing tall in the rain.

Second Rank Deity · Dong Ting!

The main base of Divine Being · Dong Ting was in Shanghai City.

But with his exceptional strength and influence, Dong Ting had also occupied this side of Suzhou City.

When Lu Ran first saw the statue of Dong Ting, a thought immediately came to mind:

"Lu Bu?"

The statue depicted a majestic ancient general.

In terms of attire, Dong Ting had a touch of the "emperor" about him.

He wore a golden crown that held his hair in place, and his clothing was splendid, resembling both a robe and a cloak, exuding an air of superiority.

He held a Heaven-Spanning Halberd, and around it, purple electric currents swirled.

His eyes, too, flashed with purple electric sparks.

Majestic and valiant, his aura was awe-inspiring!

Of course, the purple currents on the halberd and in his eyes were all Lu Ran's imagination.

The grand stone statue before him had no such currents.

It was just that Lu Ran had seen the virtual image of Divine Being · Dong Ting online and knew how stunning the real one was.

"Sir, this is as far as we can go," the taxi driver slowed down.

Ahead was a checkpoint, and several soldiers were already blocking the road, signaling for the car to stop.

The Demon Den, Spirit Peak Mountain (Jade Serpent Demon Cave), was not open to the public.

Unlike Rouge Village, which was not open to the public on the surface, but with some connections, the privileged could still enter for training.

On this side of Spirit Peak Mountain, it was genuinely difficult for trainees to set foot.

Demon · Jade Serpent, as the arch-enemy of First Rank Deity · Warrior Monk, was incredibly powerful and posed an extremely high level of danger.

Allowing people to train here would result in significant casualties.

Apparently, Lu Ran relied on his reputation as the first Tianjiao of Daxia and his absolute strength to allow Chen Jingjing to arrange this smoothly.

"Here we are," Lu Ran scanned the code to pay as a soldier approached the driver's window and knocked on it.

"Knock knock knock~"

"Over here," Lu Ran pressed the button to open his window.

The soldier's expression was serious, and without saying a word, he first examined the driver before coming to Lu Ran's window.

"Hello," Lu Ran directly handed over his ID card and university student ID.

The soldier frowned slightly, but when he saw the ID card, his expression changed instantly.

His eyes, once stern, now burned with fervor!

"Lu..."

"Before the 15th, I had someone contact you," Lu Ran interrupted.

"Yes, we received the notification from above. Please get off the car," the soldier nodded and signaled to the checkpoint.

A soldier immediately opened an umbrella and approached.

Lu Ran opened the door and got out, unable to refuse. He was filled with emotion.

Pride Celestial had given him so much, building a stage that attracted worldwide attention.

From now on, it was up to individual abilities.

And on this stage, Lu Ran had established a formidable reputation.

He also gained the respect of the world.

Lu Ran retrieved his sword from the trunk and followed the soldiers onto the military vehicle, passing through layer after layer of checkpoints as they headed towards the military camp.

The person receiving Lu Ran was the second-in-command of this demon den.

He was very enthusiastic and said some special words, but it didn't violate any regulations."

Daxia's protection of the hundred Tianjiao was overly strong, and they didn't allow any official departments to make private arrangements.

Now that I think about it, it was actually the small Rain Alley City, where Aunt Liu and Captain Ge somewhat violated the rules.

It seems that Aunt Liu, the "local tyrant," recognized Lu Ran's nature and took advantage of his feelings for his hometown, relying on her unique advantage to act a bit rashly.

In fact, Lu Ran could also guess this.

Once 'Pride Celestial' ends, Daxia's officials will naturally have arrangements for these hundred students.

After a year of hard work, each of the hundred Tianjiao has exceptional influence, and they will naturally be utilized by Daxia.

Lu Ran is willing to serve this land.

Rain Alley City gave birth to him and raised him, and so did Daxia.

However, challenging the Divine Ruins is also something Lu Ran must do.

With Lord Sheep's support, all problems will be easily solved.

Fundamentally, Lu Ran's goal of "eradicating calamities in the mortal world" should perfectly align with the goals of his country and the people of Daxia.

"Lu Tianjiao, you really don't need any accompanying personnel?" The second-in-command smiled at Lu Ran.

"No, no, I'm used to cultivating alone. Before the 10th, I'll come out on my own."

Lu Ran said, standing next to a stone pillar, looking down to find the portal below.

Unexpectedly, it wasn't the starlit curtain but a crystal-clear water curtain.

It was like a clear lake, with immortal mist swirling above it.

Lu Ran had seen this type of portal before!

It was in Qiantangjiang Province, at the Bamboo Sea Demon Den beneath the Flower Festival.

Just thinking about the bamboo sea, Lu Ran remembered the Believer of the Well of Forgetfulness, Li Rouyin.

Since their last parting, he didn't know if she had been diligently collecting wraiths.

I need to find an opportunity to go to Miss Well of Forgetfulness and ask for a favor.

"Leader, there's no time to waste, I'm going to start cultivating now." Lu Ran said, drawing the Silent Night Sword from his back and leaping down.

The howling wind roared in his ears as Lu Ran plunged into the clear lake.

Suddenly, the sky lit up! It wasn't night here but daytime, the same as the Bamboo Sea Demon Den.

Lu Ran gripped the hilt of his sword, suspended in the air, looking around.

He was a bit dazed.

Spirit Peak, is it this beautiful? As far as the eye could see, the mountains undulated, and the forests were lush.

The trees in the other world were diverse, mostly of good quality, with leaves displaying colors like green, yellow, and red.

It was like autumn in the north, with the mountains painted in vibrant hues.

The vast sea of clouds enveloped the distant mountain peaks, creating a picturesque scene.

This was almost a sanctuary for rest and relaxation! Unfortunately,

the demon den was occupied by the Jade Serpent Clan.

They weren't those silly bamboo demons!

Who would dare to come here for rest and recuperation? Lu Ran looked down and saw a beautifully constructed wooden city.

Many soldiers were looking up, gazing at Lu Ran in the air.

They were clearly aware of Lu Ran's identity, and many of them were excited.

"Huff~"

Lu Ran first fell to the ground, politely negotiated with the soldier leader, confirmed the relevant matters, and then flew away from the wooden city.

Jade Serpent, here I come! Hmm... Before that, I need to find a helper.

This time, I won't summon the Night Charm or the Ghost General first.

Let's start by bringing out Sister Crimson Paper~

Ever since the Crimson Paper Evil Sculpture advanced to the River Realm, Lu Ran hadn't had a chance to summon the Crimson Paper Person or command her in battle.

He didn't know if the Crimson Paper Person he created would also harbor covetous desires.

The more he thought about it, the stranger Lu Ran's expression became.

What if the Crimson Paper Person followed him around, filled with possessiveness, and her mind was all about the wedding ceremony and the bridal chamber?

"Er." Lu Ran shook his head vigorously.

Probably not, right?

Lu Ran flew for a long time, descending deep into the forest.

He stood still for a while, listening carefully, confirming that there was no one around before reaching out.

"Huff~"

Along with a burst of energy, a beautifully crafted bronze mirror quietly took shape.

Evil Mirror Demon Art: Bonding Mirror!

River Rank: Bonding Mirror, can detect living beings within a 500-meter radius.

Double insurance, always be prepared! In a few days, I can also bring out the Evil Mirror Demon Miss and test her quality.

Unfortunately,

the Evil Spear Emperor Demon Statue didn't advance to the River Realm, so it couldn't create demons.

After the 15th, Lu Ran activated the Evil Spear Emperor Demon Statue and witnessed its advancement to the Fourth Stage of the River Realm.

To create the Evil Spear Emperor, he still needed a bit more time.

"Person, person, person..."

Lu Ran continuously swiped the mirror surface, like browsing a short video, searching for living beings within a 500-meter radius.

The results showed only himself.

In addition to Lu Ran himself, the Bonding Mirror naturally also locked onto his divine weapon and magical artifact.

Lu Ran continued to swipe, not believing in evil.

"Jasmine?"

He slightly raised his eyebrows, pausing his finger.

To appear in the Bonding Mirror, a person or object must possess a certain degree of energy fluctuations.

In various demon dens, there are many types of special plants, and there are also many types of mineral materials.

Some flowers and herbs have medicinal properties, and some mineral materials can be used to make weapons.

But those with self-generated energy fluctuations are not common!

Take Heavenstar Steel as an example; no matter how precious and rare it is, it doesn't produce energy on its own.

But these few jasmine flowers...

Lu Ran's eyes lit up!

Did he just find a treasure?

He really wanted to call Jiang Ruyi,

to ask the studious lord what this thing was.

(End of Chapter)

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