Chapter 387: Divine Sheep Sacred Ruins

Chapter 387: Divine Sheep Sacred Ruins

In the winter of the capital city, the mornings were dark and cold.

As Lu Ran and his companions woke up early to catch their flight, the sky was frigid and dark, with howling winds and empty streets.

This desolate scene matched the sorrowful emotions of their departure.

The group carried this sentiment with them as they flew to Yeyu City in the province of Cainan.

In the airport arrival hall, the three met Deng Yuxiang and others who had come to greet them.

"Brother Lu!"

"Class Leader Jiang," Deng Yutang and Bai Man Ni greeted them.

However, it was evident that everyone's emotions were off, and they were putting on a brave front.

"What's wrong, Deng Shao?" Lu Ran smiled at Deng Yutang, "Why are your eyes red?"

"No, no," Deng Yutang quickly shook his head and came forward to take Lu Ran's luggage.

"Mr. Deng, I'll do it," said a Divine Sheep Follower named Wen Yang, rushing forward.

Suddenly, Lu Ran felt as if someone was calling out to him from the depths of his mind.

At the same time, he noticed the woman to his left, her beautiful eyes fixed on him.

[Is the Night Demon sculpture fixed?] Lu Ran communicated mentally with the Night Demon sculpture, which was closely connected to him.

[Yes, it's fixed.] Deng Yuxiang nodded slightly, her movements subtle.

[You've done a good job fixing yourself too.] Lu Ran looked at her beautiful face, radiant and bold.

"Come on," Jiang Ruyi linked arms with Lu Ran.

[Is that so?] Deng Yuxiang's lips curved slightly, and she turned to lead the group outside.

Lu Ran nodded silently.

Yes, it was a sense of pride and confidence.

It was the Great Nightmare he remembered!

Jiang Ruyi frowned slightly, sensing the subtle change in Lu Ran's expression.

Was he communicating with Deng Yutang?

And it seemed like they had a special connection, an unspoken understanding.

Without any words, they seemed to comprehend each other's thoughts through their eyes alone?

Was she imagining things? Jiang Ruyi wasn't sure, but she gently lowered her hand and lightly held Lu Ran's hand.

Fortunately, Lu Ran responded in kind, intertwining his fingers with hers.

[When we return, I'll bring Deng Shao into our group.]



Hearing the mental communication, Deng Yuxiang slowed her steps and turned to look at Lu Ran.

But as she turned, she found herself staring into a pair of burning eyes.

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Deng Yuxiang's gaze flickered slightly, and without responding, she turned and continued walking.

"Sister Yuxiang," Jiang Ruyi suddenly spoke.

"Hmm?" Deng Yuxiang stopped and looked at the Lady of Luoxian.

Jiang Ruyi said, "You'll be riding with me later."

Jiang Xianzi's tone was calm, but it carried an authoritative command.

Lu Ran was puzzled and turned to his fiancee, "Ruyi?"

"You and Yuansi will ride together," Jiang Ruyi's voice softened slightly.

Despite this, her noble and powerful aura showcased the authority of the Lady of Luoxian.

Lu Ran: "."

For this greeting, Wen Yang and the others provided three vehicles. Jiang Ruyi released Lu Ran's hand and walked towards the last car.

Deng Yuxiang followed with interest.

Lu Ran, on the other hand, was dragged and pulled by the rebellious Qiao Yuansi towards the second car.

Soon, the vehicles set off.

After enduring for a while, Lu Ran finally asked mentally: [What did she say to you?]



[For now, she hasn't said anything.]



In the last car, Deng Yuxiang sat in the back seat, glancing at Jiang Ruyi beside her.

Since getting in the car, Jiang Xianzi hadn't uttered a word.

This silence made Wen Yang, the driver, feel like sitting on pins and needles.

Deng Yuxiang had learned about Jiang Ruyi's past in detail from her brother, but the information was outdated.

The once gentle and docile girl had become unattainably high-ranking as the Sect Lady.

She possessed immense strength and influence to match her status!

Since Jiang Ruyi's arrival at Luoxian Mountain, her prestige had soared during the recent Fifteenth Nights.

The dense divine energy in the immortal mountain attracted hordes of demonic invaders.

Jiang Ruyi, as the Sect Lady, represented the Sect Master, Lu Ran, in battles against these forces.

From the mountain guardians to the city watchers, and even the Divine Sheep followers in the mountains, everyone respected her not only for her title but also for her actions.

Lu Ran had given her everything, and Jiang Ruyi worked tirelessly to maintain and solidify his legacy.

Her dazzling radiance illuminated the long journey, protecting the people of this land, and they, in turn, supported and elevated her to a divine pedestal.

A divine pedestal high above.

Perhaps her gentle side was reserved only for Lu Ran.

"You two have great chemistry," Jiang Ruyi's voice suddenly broke the silence in the car halfway through the journey.

"We've been through a lot together," Deng Yuxiang replied casually, gazing out the window.

Jiang Ruyi turned to look at Deng Yuxiang.

Instantly, Deng Yuxiang felt an overwhelming sense of pressure, causing her to frown slightly.

However, when Deng Yuxiang turned back, her expression had returned to normal.

Their beautiful eyes met once more.

Jiang Ruyi's lips parted slightly, "Use this chemistry to take good care of him."

Deng Yuxiang smiled, "Of course."

Jiang Ruyi's expression remained neutral, "You owe him."

Deng Yuxiang's smile gradually faded, and she nodded silently.

Jiang Ruyi turned to look out the window, saying no more.

The Jiang Jing Powerhouses had high requirements for mental state, and this reminder was enough.

The latter half of the journey was silent until the vehicles reached the foot of the mountain. As soon as the cars stopped, someone opened the door for Jiang Ruyi.

Seeing the person standing outside, her eyes softened, no longer cold.

"What were you chatting about?" Lu Ran wondered as he helped her out of the car, his curiosity getting the better of him.

Jiang Ruyi lifted her gaze, a smile that wasn't quite a smile on her face as she looked at Lu Ran.

It wasn't an exaggeration to say that this was the first time Lu Ran had seen such an expression on Jiang Xianzi's face.

Little Ruyi was so different today.

Was it because they were about to part ways?

Perhaps.

Jiang Ruyi took the initiative to hold Lu Ran's hand, "Don't tell me you're worried that I'll bully her."

Lu Ran: "..."

In the past, Lu Ran would have scoffed at these words.

But now...

"Lady Luoxian instructed me to take good care of you." A woman's voice came from the other side of the car.

On the other side, Deng Yuxiang leaned against the car door, watching the divine couple.

Lu Ran looked towards the driver's seat, where Wen Yang had just gotten out.

Wen Yang had a somber expression, keeping his head low as he quickly walked towards the trunk to get the luggage.

"Let's go, up the mountain. Don't waste any time." Jiang Ruyi gently tugged at Lu Ran's hand.

"Okay, let's go."

Today, Luoxian Mountain was not accepting any incense-offering visitors.

On the hike up, there was only a small group of people, all of them silent.

Upon reaching the summit, the group arrived at Luoxian Temple, where they saw numerous Divine Sheep disciples dressed in white training uniforms.

Leading the way were the two grandfathers of the Cheng family, followed by a group of Divine Sheep disciples, who respectfully bowed to Lu Ran and Jiang Ruyi.

The titles "Mountain Lord" and "Lady" were called out with unprecedented loudness and uniformity.

Lu Ran returned the bow.

Jiang Ruyi stayed half a step behind Lu Ran, standing quietly behind him.

"Mountain Lord," Cheng Yi stepped forward, holding a thick and long incense stick, which he handed to Lu Ran.

"Thank you, Grandpa Cheng," Lu Ran took the incense and lit it at the nearby incense burner.

Inside the vast Luoxian Temple, it was packed with people, yet an eerie silence filled the air.

The crowd watched as the Mountain Lord lit the incense and approached the incense burner, closing their eyes in reverence.

"Divine Sheep, I have returned to fulfill my promise."

"I believe I am ready to face the challenges of the other realm."

"I humbly request the Divine Sheep to open the path to our sect's Divine Ruins."

Lu Ran silently recited these words in his heart, bowed towards the main hall of the temple, and then inserted the incense into the burner.

"Roar~"

The peaceful Luoxian Mountain suddenly trembled lightly.

At the same time, a deep voice resonated in Lu Ran's mind, "Here to die?"

Lu Ran: "..."

The Divine Lord's voice carried a hint of mockery, "Final arrangements made?"

Lu Ran remained silent for a while, then spoke softly, "Those two Tranquility Beads are all the final arrangements I need to make.

Disciple, I am grateful for the Divine Sheep's blessings."

"Go and wait at the rear mountain." The voice grew fainter.

At 10:20 AM, in the eastern part of Luoxian Village, within the Jiang family manor.

Lu Ran was dressed in a black combat suit, black combat boots, and carried four long, thin Tang sabers on his back.

This time, the placement of the blades formed an "X" shape.

On the left were Radiant Light and Eight Directions Annihilation, and on the right were Silent Night and Cloud Sea Dustless.

Hanging at Lu Ran's waist was a beautifully crafted Fiery Phoenix Pattern Gourd.

Truly Fully Armed!

Jiang Ruyi and Qiao Yuansi stood by Lu Ran's side, the latter with red-rimmed eyes, repeatedly giving instructions.

Beside them, Deng Yuxiang was also dressed in a black combat suit and boots.

On her back, she carried a broken blade.

The 'repair' Deng Yuxiang mentioned did not restore the Night Slayer Saber to its original 2.8-meter length.

She had only fixed the cracks on the broken blade.

The Night Severing Blade now had a handle about 20 centimeters long and a blade about 1.1 meters long.

Both the handle and the blade were diagonally severed, still retaining the shattered appearance.

Deng Yu Tang and Bai Man Ni silently accompanied their sister, not uttering a word.

"Roar!!"

Suddenly, a surge of intense energy erupted in the heavens and earth.

Everyone looked towards the east.

In the ancient forest, a grand palace rose from the ground!

It was made entirely of pure energy, resembling an ancient palace, each brick and tile exuding a sacred aura.

An overwhelming pressure filled the sky, suffocating the creatures on the mountain!

"Gulp," Deng Yu Tang swallowed, gazing at the majestic palace.

The tightly shut palace gates alone were worthy of the description 'grand'.

So, were Lu Ran and his sister going to break through those gates and charge in?

How was this any different from an ant trying to shake a tree?

Last year in Northwind City, Lord Beifeng had descended the Divine Ruins.

To break through the Divine Ruins' gates, Beifeng's disciples had fallen one after another, spitting blood, severely injured, and unconscious.

"Let's go!" Lu Ran strode out of the courtyard.

A few dozen meters away at the village entrance, the two grandfathers of the Cheng family stood with fists clasped, watching the group approach:

"You are not of the Divine Sheep Sect, stop here."

Cheng Yi specifically bowed to Jiang Ruyi, showing the utmost respect, and slightly bowed, "Lady Mountain Lord, please stop here."

"Let's go," Lu Ran scanned the group with a smile, "See you later."

His casual and unbothered demeanor was incredibly graceful.

Deng Yuxiang continued walking without stopping, brushing past Cheng Li without even a glance back.

Deng Yu Tang watched his sister's departing figure, always so beautiful and bold.

But his heart felt incredibly heavy.

"Good luck, big brother! Please come back safely!" Qiao Yuansi's eyes were red and swollen, her small fists clenched.

Jiang Ruyi embraced Qiao Yuansi, pressing her crying face against her chest.

She looked directly into Lu Ran's eyes and said softly,

"Come back soon, I'll be waiting for you."

"Okay, good."

"Swoosh—"

The mystic mist churned, and Lu Ran flew backward.

(End of Chapter)

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