Chapter 379: The First Protector of Flame Gate

Chapter 379: The First Protector of Flame Gate

Deng Yuxiang's trembling body gradually calmed down.

A sense of quiet filled the Revering Immortal Hall.

Lu Ran took a step back, observing the silent Great Nightmare.

Speaking of which, should the Night Demon clan change their name to the Nightmare clan?

"Huff~"

A sudden energy fluctuation startled Lu Ran.

Deng Yuxiang opened her palm, and above it, a wind blade slowly took shape, rotating gently.

Night Demon Sorcery: Nightshade Blade!

Seeing this, a smile appeared on Lu Ran's face.

It was a radiant smile.

"Swoosh~ Swoosh~"

One after another, Nightshade Blades appeared out of thin air, floating around Deng Yuxiang in a slow rotation.

Lu Ran couldn't help but admire silently: The one who understands you the best is indeed your opponent! Look at Deng Yuxiang!

The way she wields those blades is truly at her whim.

A total of 16 blades, each one cared for, rotating around Deng Yuxiang without a single collision.

"Huff~"

Another faint energy fluctuation occurred.

Deng Yuxiang's body was now draped in a black night-traveling outfit.

The tight-fitting outfit perfectly outlined her incredibly alluring curves.

"Tsk," Lu Ran clicked his tongue.

Indeed, women's clothing looks better on women.

Men just can't achieve the same effect.

The wide-brimmed straw hat and soft black veil covered Deng Yuxiang's true appearance.

How is this different from the Night Demons?

Upon closer inspection, there were differences.

Deng Yuxiang was a few centimeters taller than the Night Demons.

"Buzz!"

Deng Yuxiang's body suddenly trembled, and her figure split into three.

Lu Ran's sharp eyes instantly identified which two were Night Demons and which was the Nightmare.

"Why can't I transform?" Deng Yuxiang asked.

"Because those two Night Demon clones are essentially energy bodies, while you are a flesh and blood being."

"Oh." Deng Yuxiang nodded slightly.

Although she secretly felt it was a pity, she didn't lose heart.

She cast spells several times in a row, confirming her guess:

She could still achieve the effect of teleportation by splitting her physical body into three.

Suddenly, a voice resonated in Deng Yuxiang's mind: "It'll get better from now on."

Deng Yuxiang abruptly lifted her head, looking at Lu Ran.

However, the hat and veil obstructed her vision.

Deng Yuxiang was certain that Lu Ran's voice didn't enter through her ears but was imprinted directly into her mind!

She lifted the veil, gazing at Lu Ran.

Lu Ran smiled, also looking at her.

When Deng Yuxiang and Lu Ran's mental image of the Night Demon Idol signed the Succession Pact, she became one with the Night Demon Idol.

In other words, when Lu Ran was closely connected to the Night Demon Idol,

he was mentally connected to Deng Yuxiang!

Lu Ran sent another mental message: "You will gradually replace the Night Demon Idol.

When that day comes, and you split into three again, your main body will be able to freely transform between the other two clones."

"Oh?" Deng Yuxiang raised an eyebrow slightly, "Are you saying that by following you in cultivation, I'll gradually become an energy body?"

Lu Ran shrugged, "Just like the humanoid demons we encountered on the Night of the Fifteenth.

Most of them had flesh and blood, but after death, they turned into mist and dissipated into the heavens and earth.

In the future, when you achieve ultimate success, you can also take on a flesh and blood form.

But essentially, you will be a terrifying energy entity."

Lu Ran paused, then continued, "Additionally, the term 'energy body' doesn't fully capture the height you will reach in the future."

Deng Yuxiang showed interest, "Then what should it be called?"

This time, Lu Ran didn't speak but silently observed her.

However, his voice clearly resonated in her mind, "A god."

Deng Yuxiang's eyes narrowed slightly.

Her sensual and enchanting face, enhanced by the Night Demon outfit, exuded a highly aggressive beauty.

Lu Ran stepped forward, lowering the black veil back over her face, "You will gradually become a divine spirit."

The process of Deng Yuxiang's continuous merging with the Night Demon Idol is the process of becoming a 'Demon God'.

This is also one of the benefits of being an 'Heiress'.

Other human cultivators are also climbing step by step towards the path of godhood.

But ordinary people grow up in a barbaric manner.

After reaching a certain height, humans are rejected by the halls of the gods, and further progress is almost impossible.

Which deity would willingly allow their followers to replace them?

It's a joke! You won't even be allowed to approach the divine halls!

Once you rise too high, the gods can easily use their powers to make human followers fall.

But Deng Yuxiang is completely different!

With no shackles above her, she is led by the Night Demons directly into the Demon God Hall.

The False God of Night Demons in Lu Ran's sculpture garden will dedicate everything to nurture Deng Yuxiang and give her all he has!

Until Deng Yuxiang accomplishes the feat of replacement and transcendence,

she can then turn her blade towards the Demon God in the Demon God Hall,

the Night Demon Idol, and eventually take its place!

"I understand," Deng Yuxiang said excitedly from behind the black veil, licking her lips.

Godhood?

She relished challenges.

And she was even more willing to follow Lu Ran, fulfilling all his expectations of her.

In the end, she would help him achieve that grand goal!

Lu Ran nodded in satisfaction, "You should know better than me that the Night Demons don't have any sound-based perception sorcery.

This clan's sensitivity to wind stems from their racial traits.

With your face covered by the veil, it might be inconvenient during combat.

However, as your connection with the Night Demon Idol deepens, you will also become more sensitive to the wind."

As he spoke, Lu Ran's fingers gently twisted the soft black veil, "You can pay attention to this aspect."

It's also a way to personally experience the fusion process between you and the Night Demon Idol."

From behind the black veil, Deng Yuxiang's soft voice carried a question, "What should I call you now?"

"Huh?"

"Demon Sovereign?"

"That's not necessary. There's no need for such formalities between us, and it might easily expose us," Lu Ran refused.

Deng Yuxiang slowly knelt on one knee, bowing respectfully.

She remained silent, her posture and demeanor resembling that of a Night Demon! It even made Lu Ran feel a bit dazed.

No!

Not even using a title, let alone any other formalities!

Hmm. That's fine, at least she knelt on one knee; she didn't want me to shorten my lifespan.

Lu Ran immediately helped her up, "What are you doing?"

But Deng Yuxiang said, "Without rules, there's no order."

Lu Ran was stunned, "Senior Sister, don't mess with me."

"Huff~"

Deng Yuxiang's clothes changed, and the straw hat and night travel attire quietly disappeared.

She casually straightened the creases on her collar, "In the future, more and more people will follow you, and they will look up to you."

Little Lu Ran, you have a great undertaking ahead of you. I hope that the people under your command..."

Lu Ran interrupted her, his expression serious, "I don't want our relationship to change."

Deng Yuxiang paused.

Her eyes softened a bit, and she gently patted his shoulder, "It won't happen."

Seeing her like this, Lu Ran felt a bit relieved.

He said, "You can continue training here. Ruyi is about to advance, and I'll go back to accompany her."

"Yes," Deng Yuxiang nodded slightly.

Lu Ran: "..."

He hesitated for a moment but ultimately didn't say anything and turned to leave.

However, as Lu Ran reached the front of the grand hall, he suddenly sensed something.

In the darkness, it seemed like someone was calling out to him. Lu Ran stopped, his face filled with doubt, and he turned to look into the depths of the hall.

Deng Yuxiang was gazing at him from a distance.

Lu Ran asked, "Is that you calling me?"

Upon hearing this, Deng Yuxiang spoke thoughtfully, "It seems I'm not devout enough to let you hear my voice."

Lu Ran explained, "I need to be closely connected with the Night Demon Idol in my mind to communicate with you spiritually.

Just now, my attention wasn't on the Night Demon Idol at all."

Clearly, they were not on equal terms.

If Lu Ran wanted to contact Deng Yuxiang, he could do so anytime, anywhere, and his voice would clearly reach her mind.

But for Deng Yuxiang to contact Lu Ran, she would have to put in a lot of effort and concentration to possibly catch his attention.

[Speak now.] Lu Ran activated the sound transmission mode and connected with the Night Demon Idol.

[Tomorrow, I plan to find a Heavenly Zen follower and repair the Nightshade Blade before the fifteenth.] Deng Yuxiang gazed at Lu Ran from a distance.

[Heavenly Zen Steel is not easy to buy, and powerful Heavenly Zen followers are not easy to find. Do you have any connections?]



[Yes.] Deng Yuxiang's response was crisp and concise.

Lu Ran nodded.

Deng Yuxiang was indeed a wealthy young lady, and she didn't lack money.

She was once a disciple of the Northwind Sect, a specialized weapon sect, and they had close ties with the Heavenly Zen Sect's group of "blacksmiths." She must have access to related resources.

[Don't expose the Nightshade Sorcery, be cautious, and return early.] Lu Ran pushed open the hall door and walked out.

[Yes!]



Hearing the respectful response in his mind, Lu Ran shook his head helplessly and closed the hall door.

"Huff!"

Lu Ran breathed a deep sigh of relief.

Finally, a major task was completed! Recalling the surreal experiences of the past two days, it was indeed quite fantastical.

Unexpectedly, the first general under Lu Ran's command turned out to be the Great Nightmare!

Should they create some prestigious titles within the Flame Sect?

In the world, deities have titles like "One Immortal, One Saint, Two Martial Heroes," "Four Great Warriors," "Eight Divine Beasts," and "Twelve Celestial Beings."

Why don't we come up with something similar?

How about the Four Great Protectors, Eight Divine Generals, and Twenty Celestial Beings?

Flame Gate First Protector · Nightmare!

Flame Gate Second Protector · Mad Immortal!

Tsk tsk...

Doesn't it sound pretty good? Lu Ran was in a great mood, dreaming as he walked towards the Falling Immortal Pavilion.

Oh right, the challenge of the Divine Ruins was coming up soon!

There was one more task to complete.

Lu Ran took out his phone and searched through his contacts for a while before making a call.

Soon, a surprised voice came from the other end, "Flaming God?"

Lu Ran's smile was warm, and his voice even warmer, "Brother Hao!"

Hao Tian, a man from the Qiantang River.

The question was, what made him worthy of being in Flaming God's phone contacts?

Because Hao Tian had a good younger sister—Spring of Forgetfulness Follower · Li Ruyin!

"Happy New Year, Flaming God," Hao Tian was a bit dazed, unsure if Lu Ran had dialed the wrong number.

Ever since the two of them exchanged contact information, they hadn't even sent each other a single message.

Hao Tian had been silently observing and watching Lu Ran's step-by-step rise to the peak of Lu Tianjiao.

Being acquainted with such a prominent figure made Hao Tian extremely proud.

He never imagined that one day, he would receive a call from Lu Ran!

Lu Ran asked with concern, "Brother Hao, has our little sister been eating well lately?"

Hao Tian: "..."

You're not even willing to talk to him, let alone...

(End of Chapter)

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