Chapter 371: Blood-Red Camellia
Chapter 371: Blood-Red Camellia
In an instant, the entire venue fell silent.
Then, the sound of "dong dong" echoed.
Inside and outside the arena, the Northwind disciples knelt one after another.
Throughout Northwind City, including the streets outside the ancient city, people were kneeling in groups.
In previous years, only on the first day of the sixth lunar month could people catch a glimpse of the gods at the altar.
But today, on the third day of the new year, the Divine Incarnation had actually appeared?
High above, a colossal divine shadow loomed, exuding overwhelming divine might!
He wore a snow-white cloak and a silver crown that held his hair in place.
Majestic and stern, his aura was overwhelming, crushing the insignificant human race.
Divine Incarnation of Northwind!
"Lord Northwind, Lord Northwind!"
Liao Wushuang was both shocked and delighted, gazing up at the sky and muttering to herself.
It was common knowledge:
The lofty gods regarded mortals as insignificant ants.
How could they possibly stoop to be judges for these lowly ants?
Moreover, the Divine Incarnation of Northwind was known for his cold and ruthless personality.
Therefore, when Liao Wushuang called upon the gods, she didn't hold out much hope.
But Lord Northwind had arrived!
When Liao Wushuang mentioned the "Life and Death Contract," the Divine Incarnation showed no reaction.
Even when she spoke of her thirty years of devout worship, the god remained unresponsive.
However, when she mentioned her thirty years of fighting in the Demon Cavern and shedding blood for her sect, the Divine Incarnation of Northwind finally responded!
It seemed that devoting oneself to the sect could indeed earn the gods' compassion.
"Please, Lord Northwind, be my judge!"
Liao Wushuang was so overwhelmed with joy that she nearly wept, and her head knocked heavily against the snow-covered ground.
Under the overwhelming divine might, everyone knelt in reverence.
Even Hu Cheng, the pinnacle of human power, knelt on the understanding of customs and etiquette, showing respect by bowing his head.
In the entire world, it seemed only two people remained standing.
Lu Ran and Deng Yuxiang.
Strictly speaking, Deng Yuxiang should also be kneeling in reverence.
However, she was currently in a daze, her mind and body suffering from a tremendous blow, leaving her unresponsive to her surroundings.
"Huff!"
Lu Ran inhaled the pungent smell of blood from the blood-soaked person in his arms and then took a deep breath.
This matter,
could be settled with Liao Wushuang.
Lu Ran was willing to accept punishment and make amends, even if it meant owing a favor and providing compensation.
However, Liao Wushuang was not open to negotiation! Lu Ran felt that Liao Wushuang's intentions towards Deng Yuxiang went beyond pure malice; there was something else in her heart.
It was simply impossible to negotiate!
This matter,
could also be escalated to the sect level and settled with Hu Cheng.
Hu Jiaojiao and Deng Yuxiang were sworn sisters, and Hu Jiaojiao was Hu Cheng's granddaughter.
With this connection, along with his identity as the sect leader, everything could be resolved.
Hu Jiaojiao had revealed that the Life and Death Contract was signed before the Divine Sculpture, leaving no room for negotiation. At least during the battle, standing tall, and Deng Yuxiang, with a slender figure, were both enveloped by the white jade robe, which naturally included the Northwind City Lord and the surrounding disciples in the arena.
(End of Chapter)I never imagined that a conflict among humans would escalate to this level.
Not even the Grandmasters of the two sects could resolve it.
The Divine Incarnation himself has arrived!
High above, the God of the North Wind looked displeased, gazing at the suddenly appearing Celestial Ram.
The Celestial Ram, on the other hand, smiled warmly, appearing gentle and friendly, and bowed slightly towards the North Wind.
One in the sky, one on the ground.
The two Divine Incarnations stared at each other from a distance.
The deities remained silent, and no one knew what they were communicating.
Humans, of course, dared not speak, only trembling as they knelt, not daring to make any other movements.
The sight of the two Divine Incarnations meeting caused the entire ancient city, both inside and out, to come to a standstill.
Especially in the more distant areas of the city.
The citizens, in the streets and alleys, behind the windows of skyscrapers, far from the ancient city, also felt a psychological relief.
Many people didn't kneel; instead, they stared in disbelief at the scene.
"Is the deity in the sky the North Wind?"
"Yes! The one standing in the city is the Celestial Ram!"
"My eyes have truly been opened! What are these two deities doing here?"
"I have no idea!"
"Right, today is the third day of the first month! Perhaps the Celestial Ram is here to pay a New Year's visit?"
"Hmm..."
The God of the North Wind's expression turned cold, returning to its usual impassive state.
The Celestial Ram, standing in the city, smiled warmly and bowed slightly once more.
Is this the result?
"Huff~"
As expected, the Celestial Ram's shadow quietly dissipated, like a dream.
"Let's go." A telepathic message suddenly entered Lu Ran's mind.
"Huh?" Lu Ran was taken aback.
Is it over? Is the Celestial Ram's influence so great?
The Celestial Ram said indifferently, "Leave Northwind City."
Lu Ran couldn't care less about anything else; he hurriedly expressed his gratitude: "Thank you, Celestial Ram. But what about my sister?"
At the same time, not far away, Liao Wushuang, who had been bowing her head, whispered: "Northwind, this is everything I've experienced.
Wushuang, with the Divine Armament, has been loyal to you and has fought for the Northwind Sect for thirty years.
I implore you, Northwind, to be the arbiter of this unfinished life-and-death battle."
The God of the North Wind glanced coldly downward, sensing Deng Yuxiang, who was severely injured and had lost half her life.
That Life and Death Pact,
was signed in front of him.
Since the outcome of this battle had been decided, life and death had also been determined!
The God of the North Wind looked at Deng Yuxiang as if she were just an ant.
What about the mighty River Realm cultivator? What about the exceptional talent?
Just an insignificant ant.
Subsequently, the North Wind's eyes turned slightly colder.
He looked at the Celestial Ram believer who had challenged the Divine Authority and disregarded the Life and Death Pact. Slowly, the North Wind reached out his hand.
"Pfft!" In Lu Ran's embrace, Deng Yuxiang suddenly vomited blood.
"Sister? Yuxiang?" Lu Ran's expression changed abruptly, and he looked up at the North Wind in shock.
"Huff!!!"
Within Lu Ran's body, the Celestial Ram's shadow suddenly expanded.
The aura became incredibly majestic, reaching the heavens and standing firm on the earth!
"Ahhhh!!!"
As the Celestial Ram appeared, Deng Yuxiang suddenly screamed in agony, her voice piercingly sharp.
Her eyes rolled back, and she tightly covered her head with both hands.
If not for Deng Yuxiang's River Realm body, she would have died from blood loss.
Even though she had undergone a rebirth and was no longer an ordinary person, at this moment, she was already half-dead!
In this state, Deng Yuxiang shouldn't have been able to make any sound or movement.
It was hard to imagine the intense pain she was enduring!
"Buzz!!!"
A vibrating sound came from high above.
The energy fluctuations around the North Wind's shadow were particularly intense.
Earth-shattering!
And in the eyes of the God of the North Wind, there was a hint of anger as he looked at the God of the Celestial Ram.
The Celestial Ram, who had reappeared, still smiled warmly and bowed slightly towards the North Wind.
No one knew what had happened in those brief few seconds.
People simply knelt, shivering.
Once again, the two Divine Incarnations, one in the sky and one on the ground, stared at each other from a distance.
The atmosphere seemed somewhat tense.
No, it was the God of the North Wind who unilaterally revealed his anger.
The God of the Celestial Ram maintained his benevolent demeanor, smiling as he looked up at the sky.
"Celestial Ram?"
"Hmph, the North Wind wants to take the life of the one in your embrace and reclaim her soul and energy origin."
Lu Ran's heart tightened. Did the North Wind want to take Deng Yuxiang's life?
So, that's why she suddenly vomited blood?
Another telepathic message entered his mind: "You've caused such a commotion to protect her life.
I will help you protect this person!
I forcibly severed her contract with the North Wind, and he can't take her away!"
Lu Ran: !!!
So, that's why Deng Yuxiang covered her head and screamed? It was because the contract between the believer and the deity was broken?
"I know the one in your embrace is exceptional, and she can join your ranks, becoming your future aide.
But there's one thing, Lu Ran."
"Disciple is here!"
The Celestial Ram's voice was hoarse, and his tone was somber: "In a moment, I will offer the energy origin as compensation.
After all, this is the North Wind's territory, and I have disgraced him.
Remember this, Lu Ran! Today, I want you to get a hundredfold revenge for me!"
Lu Ran looked at Deng Yuxiang in his embrace, whose life had almost been taken away, and whose soul had nearly scattered.
He lowered his head, and a hint of hatred flashed in his eyes:
"Yes!"
The Celestial Ram looked at the North Wind with a hearty smile, sensing the turbulent emotions in Lu Ran's heart.
The Celestial Ram's smile grew even broader, and he sent another telepathic message:
"If, in the future, the one in your embrace can replace the North Wind...
That would be even more interesting."
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