Chapter 358: Delusional Dreams

Chapter 358: Delusional Dreams

"Brother, why don't we choose a Divine Weapon instead?"

Qiao Yuansi scrolled through the mouse wheel, showing a disdainful expression as he examined the three Magical Artifacts.

Lu Ran asked, "Aren't Magical Artifacts more precious?"

Qiao Yuansi replied, "But these Artifacts, their effects aren't that great!"

As he spoke, Qiao Yuansi grabbed Lu Ran's hand and rolled up his sleeve, "Take another look at your Life Redemption Coin.

It's just a fragment of a Magical Artifact, and it's so powerful!

It can absorb and refine wandering souls, and even create physical bodies for them and control them in battle.

That's what a true Magical Artifact should be like!"

Lu Ran looked at the fragment of the Magical Artifact, the Life Redemption Coin, on his wrist and nodded in agreement.

What does "comparing goods will make you want to throw them away" mean?

Suddenly, Qiao Yuansi asked, "By the way, brother, have you ever created physical bodies for wandering souls with the copper coins?"

Lu Ran hesitated for a moment before shaking his head, "No."

"No?" Qiao Yuansi exclaimed in disbelief.

If she had such a Magical Artifact, she would have long captured various Demons and wandering souls, creating physical bodies for them and playing with them one by one.

Lu Ran silently acknowledged his mistake.

Indeed, he had not used the copper coins to create physical bodies for Demons.

Instead, he used the Divine Fiend Sculpture Garden to directly create servants!

Lu Ran nodded, "After all, the Life Redemption Coin is just a fragment. The physical bodies it creates for wandering souls only last for a very short time.

The key point is that creating physical bodies consumes the original energy of the copper coins, and it's not worth it."

"Oh, I see." Qiao Yuansi's face filled with regret as she gently wiped the ancient copper coin with her finger, "Anyway, this is what I think a Magical Artifact should be like."

Lu Ran smiled and patted his sister's head, "Your starting point is too high."

When one is young,

it's not good to encounter people or things that are too dazzling.

Otherwise, it's easy to be trapped by them for a lifetime.

"Tsk!" Qiao Yuansi pouted.

Is my starting point really too high?

That Wind Shield Orb is just the North Wind Divine Technique - Shattered Wind Armor!

That Dragon Whisker Staff is just the Green Phoenix Divine Technique - Green Phoenix Tree!

That Fiery Phoenix Pattern Gourd is just the Divine Energy Orb!

I already have several of them hanging around my neck.

"This gourd looks pretty good." Lu Ran looked at the screen again.

Qiao Yuansi paused, then said, "Do you want the Divine Energy Orb?"

Lu Ran: "..."

What kind of question is that!

Qiao Yuansi looked at the Fiery Phoenix Pattern Gourd, and aside from its effects, its appearance alone was eye-catching!

The gourd seemed to be made of red jade, appearing smooth and delicate.

It was adorned with golden phoenix patterns, swirling and soaring.

The combination of red jade and golden patterns

was truly exquisite!

Lu Ran said, "You know, whether it's a Divine Weapon or a Magical Artifact, their growth is limitless."

Qiao Yuansi blinked.

Lu Ran continued, "For example, my Radiant Blade, after unlocking the Divine Armament Field - Auspicious Clouds, is that all there is to it?"

Of course not!

Unlocking the first field means you're on the right path!

Lu Ran and the Radiant Blade need to cultivate and research endlessly on this path.

Qiao Yuansi propped her elbow on the table, her small hand supporting her cheek, as she carefully read the introduction of the Fiery Phoenix Pattern Gourd.

Lu Ran continued, "What if I could cultivate the gourd to advance.

Changing its effect from 'absorbing Demon bones' to 'absorbing Demons', wouldn't that make a difference?"

This effect, this prestige!

It's not something you can achieve by just rubbing it a little.

Qiao Yuansi's expression turned strange as she looked at Lu Ran.

She really wanted to say that her brother was being delusional.

But seeing Lu Ran's expectant expression, Qiao Yuansi held back, not wanting to dampen his spirits, and didn't say anything to discourage him.

Divine Weapons and Magical Artifacts share certain commonalities.

Cultivating a Divine Weapon is already challenging.

Activating a Divine Armament Field is even more difficult!

To continue developing and evolving based on the initial effect is akin to a madman's dream.

Who can guarantee that the future path of Divine Weapons and Artifacts will be as you imagine?

Being passionate about it is not scary.

What's scary is assuming things, taking the wrong path,

and having deep obsessions and unfulfilled desires, creating demons in your mind.

However,

Qiao Yuansi's heart stirred.

Her brother was no ordinary person!

The Radiant Blade was the best example, as it was cultivated by her brother himself.

Moreover, he activated the Divine Armament Field under the watchful eyes of countless people.

He accomplished what others could not!

"What do you think?" Lu Ran looked down at his sister and blinked.

Qiao Yuansi nodded, and for once, she didn't retort, "If it didn't have the word 'bones', then in my heart, it would truly deserve to be called a Magical Artifact."

Whether it's a river or an ocean, whether it's a Demon Lord or a Malevolent Gun Emperor.

Just watch me absorb you~

There was another reason why Qiao Yuansi didn't argue further.

The ultimate technique of the Lantern Clan was to seal Demons within lanterns and refine them with Cage Fire.

The little girl was quite smart~

If she criticized the gourd, it would be like insulting her own clan's ultimate technique.

Lu Ran looked at the Fiery Phoenix Pattern Gourd, and the more he looked, the more excited he became, "Let's say, even if your brother is a madman with delusional dreams, and he spends his entire life without success."

Lu Ran paused, his eyes burning with passion, "At least it's a supporting Magical Artifact for cultivation!

It can absorb energy from the heavens and earth on its own.

After I fight a few battles, I can take out the gourd, tilt my head back, and pour the Divine Energy into my mouth."

How majestic and carefree would that be?

Do you really think I'm taking out a wine gourd?

No, I'm taking out a plastic bag."

"That's true," Qiao Yuansi nodded in agreement.

Among the three magical artifacts, this was the only one that could assist in cultivation and provide combat sustainability.

Regardless of the circumstances, choosing combat sustainability was always the right decision.

Qiao Yuansi thought so, but Lu Ran had more on his mind.

If the Fiery Phoenix Pattern Gourd's effect could be advanced to absorb demons, would this treasure gourd be considered a unique type of spatial magical artifact?

Could his servant squad be stored within it at any time? The thought made him feel delighted.

As for "refining" and such, Lu Ran wasn't worried.

Whether or not to refine the demons inside the gourd was, of course, up to the artifact spirit.

As long as he communicated with the spirit in advance, his servant squad would not only remain unharmed but also be nourished in the rich energy environment!

Ready to make an appearance at any time,

Always in peak condition! Of course, when there were demon servants inside the gourd, he had to be more careful if he wanted to drink.

He must be careful not to accidentally drink the Crimson Paper Person.

Hmm, can't let the reward go to waste.

"Are you sure about it, brother?"

"This one!" Lu Ran nodded firmly.

Beside them, the phone buzzed again.

During their conversation, Lu Ran's phone had been vibrating continuously.

It was likely that friends and family were sending congratulatory messages.

But this time, the continuous vibration indicated an incoming call.

"Buzz~ Buzz~~~"

Lu Ran glanced at the screen and saw that it was a call from the Pride Celestial program group.

He signaled to Little Yuansi to be quiet and answered the call, "Brother Zhang?"

Zhang Quan, one of the persons in charge of the Pride Celestial program group.

The previous two times Lu Ran participated in offline events, it was this man who made the arrangements.

"Congratulations, Lu Tianjiao, for topping the Heaven's Rank!" Zhang Quan's cheerful laughter echoed through the phone.

"Thank you," Lu Ran replied with a smile.

The call lasted for over ten minutes before Lu Ran frowned and hung up.

This was Lu Ran's last month before challenging the Divine Ruins.

He had originally planned to cultivate the Silken Shadow and the Savage Female Drought Demon Statue to the River Realm.

However, a phone call from Pride Celestial disrupted all of Lu Ran's plans.

It was all about event arrangements!

Personal interviews, award ceremonies, public speeches, celebration banquets, and book voiceovers. It was hard to imagine!

A Tianjiao who fought with real blades and guns on the battlefield was now going to voice a bedtime story? Hmm, it did fit the national situation.

At least when Lu Ran was an ordinary person, he would fall asleep listening to various programs with his headphones on.

It was clear that Great Xia wanted to make full use of this batch of Tianjiao's energy.

As the top-ranked individual, Lu Ran couldn't possibly be absent.

"Hehe~" Qiao Yuansi giggled, "Big brother is going to be a star again?"

Lu Ran mimicked his sister's expression and clicked his tongue.

Being a star was secondary.

What was more important was that during this series of events, there would undoubtedly be officials coming to negotiate.

In this unique historical context, Lu Ran's terrifying influence had become the spiritual support for countless people.

Great Xia naturally wanted Lu Ran to shine.

Lu Ran was more than willing to do so!

He had once been a weak individual and knew how painful and oppressive it was to survive in this dark world.

But the three-month period was approaching, and he was about to fight for his life in the Divine Ruins!

It seemed that he would have to use the Immortal Sheep Sect as a shield.

Compared to soothing people's emotions and encouraging them to carry on, Lu Ran leaned towards another path.

Fundamentally, Lu Ran was a warrior.

He wanted to exterminate all demons and eliminate the world's calamities! Only then could the problem be solved at its root.

A radical solution!

"Brother, brother?"

"Hmm?"

"What are you spacing out about?"

"Sorry, Yuansi," Lu Ran apologized, "Until New Year's Eve, the Pride Celestial events are fully scheduled. Tomorrow, when the city reopens, I'll have to report for duty."

Qiao Yuansi turned into a little pufferfish again.

Pouting, her face puffed up.

Lu Ran's voice softened, "You're going to Yeyu City first? After I'm done, I'll come to find you at Falling Immortal Mountain."

Qiao Yuansi suddenly said, ""I'll accompany you and be your little assistant!"

Lu Ran: "Huh?"

Qiao Yuansi spoke with conviction, "I have to help Sister Ruyi keep an eye on you!

You don't know how attractive you are; the women outside are like tigers, all eyeing you!"

Lu Ran: "Stop fooling around."

Qiao Yuansi's big eyes became misty, "I don't care! We already have so little time together, and now you're extending it until New Year's Eve."

Lu Ran thought for a moment and nodded, "Alright, then let's go together."

Qiao Yuansi opened her mouth to argue, "You just... huh? Agreed?"

Lu Ran gently ran his finger over Little Yuansi's eye socket and said with a smile, "You're more suited to be an actress!

You can cry on command without even needing a spell."

Qiao Yuansi, who had been overjoyed, glared at Lu Ran and ground her teeth in anger.

Lu Ran pretended not to notice and picked up his phone, looking at the schedule sent by the officials.

Before leaving, he would do his best and try to do something for the people.

As for the Savage Female Drought Demon Statue and the Silken Shadow Statue...

Thick-skinned, he would eat his fill.

It was time to pay a visit to the Forgetful Spring Follower, Li Rouyin.

He wondered how the chives were growing.

(End of Chapter)

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