Chapter 338: Spirit Peak Mountain

Chapter 338: Spirit Peak Mountain

As the stars and moon shifted, a fleeting moment of joy.

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

The Pride Celestial show was in a hurry, and attending such an official event naturally meant keeping his word.

Jiang Xianzi concealed her emotions well, seemingly not wanting to disturb Lu Ran because of herself.

But at the moment of parting, she took 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, and her emotions were unreadable.

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

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

It was after dinner.

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

He muttered something about "the sky as a canopy and the earth as a blanket, the Cangshan and Erhai seas by my side as I 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!

It was unknown if she slept that night.

Unfortunately, although the Falling Immortal Residence was spacious with large rooms, there was no guest room.

There was plenty of space in the master bedroom to fit ten beds.

But there was truly no place to put an extra light bulb.

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

Lu Ran's destination for this trip was just next door—the capital 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 activity, Lu Ran also met two other Tianjiao.

One ranked in the sixties and the other in the eighties, they were clearly here to play supporting roles.

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

As the top Tianjiao of Daxia, the two seniors were very friendly towards 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 days of the event, Lu Ran followed the team, promoting and distributing supplies, and even giving a speech at a high school.

It was a fulfilling experience.

On the 22nd of the tenth lunar month, the event came to an end.

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

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

The noble and pure Jade-faced Snake Clan was waiting for the arrival of the Lord of Demons.

How could Lu Ran bear to let the fairy 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 seat, wearing a gray fisherman's hat and a black mask, staring out the window at the scenery in a daze.

The early winter here was not cold enough.

Unlike his hometown, where snowflakes danced in the air.

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

Slowly, he lifted his eyelids and looked 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 the Second Rank Deity's exceptional strength and influence, Dong Ting had also occupied Suzhou City.

When Lu Ran first saw the statue of Dong Ting, a thought popped into his mind:

Lu Bu!

The statue depicted a majestic ancient general.

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

He wore a golden crown that held his hair in place, and his luxurious clothing resembled both a robe and armor, exuding an air of superiority.

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

Purple electric sparks also flashed in his eyes.

Majestic and valiant, his aura was awe-inspiring!

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

The grand stone statue before him did not have any electric 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 driver slowed down.

Ahead was a checkpoint, and several soldiers had already stopped the car, signaling for it to stop.

The Demon Den, Spirit Peak Mountain (Jade-faced Snake Demon Den), was not open to the public.

And unlike Rouge Village, which was not open to the public on the surface, but with some connections, the wealthy and powerful could still enter for training.

On the Spirit Peak Mountain side, it was truly difficult for trainees to set foot there.

Demon · Jade-faced Snake, as the arch-enemy of First Rank Deity · Warrior Monk, was extremely powerful and dangerous.

Letting people come here for training would result in significant casualties.

It seemed that Lu Ran, relying on his reputation as the top Tianjiao of Daxia and his absolute strength, had allowed Chen Jingjing to make the arrangements smoothly.

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

"Knock knock knock~"

"This way," Lu Ran pressed the button to open his window.

The soldier had a serious expression and didn't say a word. He first examined the driver, then came to Lu Ran's window.

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

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

His eyes, which had been stern, now burned with enthusiasm!

"Lu..."

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

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

A soldier immediately came over with an umbrella.

Lu Ran opened the door and got out of the car, unable to refuse. He felt very touched.

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

From now on, it was up to each person's abilities.

And on this stage, Lu Ran had made a name for himself.

He also gained the respect of the world.

Lu Ran retrieved his sword from the trunk and followed the soldiers into the military vehicle, passing through numerous checkpoints as they headed towards the army 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 wasn't considered a violation of the rules."

The Daxia Kingdom'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.

Aunt Liu, that 'local tyrant', must have recognized Lu Ran's nature and relied on his attachment to his hometown, using his unique advantage to act a bit too boldly.

In fact, Lu Ran could also guess this.

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

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

Lu Ran is willing to serve this land.

Rain Alley City, where he was born and raised, is also part of Daxia.

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

With Lord Sheep backing him, all problems will naturally be resolved.

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

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

"No need, no need. I'm used to cultivating on my own. 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 starry curtain but a 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 Forgetlessness, Li Rouyin.

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

I need to find an opportunity to go to Sister Li's place and ask for some help.

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

First, let's bring out Sister Crimson Paper~

Ever since the Crimson Paper Evil Sculpture was promoted to the Jiang Rank, 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 intentions.

The more Lu Ran thought about it, the stranger his expression became.

What if the Crimson Paper Person followed him around, filled with possessiveness, and her mind was full of marriage and consummation?

"Uh." 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 long time, listening carefully, confirming that there was no one around before reaching out with one hand.

"Whoosh~"

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, prepared for any situation!

In a few days, I can also bring out the Sinful Mirror Demon to test its quality.

Unfortunately, the Evil Gun Emperor's sculpture didn't make it to the Jiang Rank and couldn't be used to create a demon.

After the 15th, Lu Ran activated the Evil Gun Emperor's sculpture and witnessed its promotion to the River Realm's Fourth Stage.

To create the Evil Gun Emperor, he still needed some more time.

"Person, person, person..."

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

However, the only thing he found was 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 flower?"

He slightly raised his eyebrows and paused 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 minerals.

Some flowers and grasses have medicinal properties, and some minerals can be used to make weapons.

But those with inherent energy fluctuations are not common!

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

But these few jasmine flowers...

Lu Ran's eyes lit up even more.

He must have found a treasure!

He really wanted to call Jiang Ruyi,

To ask the academic genius what this thing was.

(End of Chapter)

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