Chapter 393: A Pot of Wine Under the Clouds

Chapter 393: A Pot of Wine Under the Clouds

"Plop!" Gao Shan Jun knelt down, hugging the woman, and said to Lu Ran, "I'm sorry, sir. We were blind and foolish. Please spare our lives.

We have some information about this realm!

We are willing to serve you and be at your beck and call. Please, please spare our lives."

Lu Ran's eyebrows furrowed slightly.

He had lived for 19 years, and had never heard such words.

The person before him, a strong Jiang Jing expert, was acting so shamelessly!

Despite the other party's grand gesture, Lu Ran's anger did not diminish in the slightest.

Should I spare your lives?

When you ambushed and surrounded me, did you ever think of sparing my life?

Lu Ran asked directly, "Where is that old guy?"

Gao Shan Jun lowered his head, his face devoid of color. "We split up and ran in different directions."

"Which direction?"

"That way." Gao Shan Jun hesitated for a moment and pointed to the northeast.

The Nuo Sha female disciple looked at Gao Shan Jun in disbelief, as if she was seeing him in a new light, unable to understand why he would betray his companion.

However, Lu Ran felt that they were putting on an act. He spoke in a deep voice, "You want to die."

"It's true, I'm not lying to you! I swear by the name of the Nuo Sha leader!" Gao Shan Jun said anxiously.

Lu Ran felt contempt.

So, is the information this person provided accurate?

Was the woman's reaction genuine?

Lu Ran gave the command, "Activate the Nuo Sha Dance Divine Technique."

"Huh?" Gao Shan Jun was taken aback, raising his eyes to look at Lu Ran.

Lu Ran was in no mood for nonsense, "Either activate it, or die right now."

Gao Shan Jun's face changed repeatedly, and a layer of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.

"My patience is limited," Lu Ran said coldly.

Gao Shan Jun's heart trembled, and subconsciously cast the spell, creating a huge Nuo Sha residual shadow around him.

It's worth mentioning that this residual shadow doesn't move with the caster.

As a technique, the residual shadow only dances in place.

"Kneel here and wait for me to return."

Lu Ran left an order and flashed away.

In such a vast forest, finding someone was as difficult as climbing to heaven.

But the name "Lu Ran" wasn't given lightly!

As Lu Ran transformed into a police dog, he suddenly heard a loud commotion from behind.

He turned his head and his gaze slightly focused.

High in the sky, a massive blade appeared!

Is this the North Wind Sect's Jiang Jing Ultimate Move, the North Wind Divine Blade?

No!

I

The hundred-meter-long giant blade slashed down fiercely, creating a formidable momentum that shook the earth.

The terrifying wind and waves almost flattened the surrounding forests.

[Sister, are you okay?]



[Remember to collect the soul.] The woman's voice echoed in his mind.

Lu Ran's heart settled, and as he continued to track, he transmitted his voice, conveying some matters.

Deng Yuxiang did not immediately execute the command but asked in her mind:

[Which direction? I'll help you chase.]



[No need, I've found him!] Lu Ran licked his lips and stared at the figure fleeing in front of him. His figure flashed again.

"Ah!" The elderly Nuo Sha believer's face turned ashen, and he suddenly stopped in his tracks.

Right in front of him, that strange young man had finally appeared.

Lu Ran raised his hands and slowly drew out two blades from his shoulders.

One was 'Eight Directions Annihilation', and the other was 'Cloud Sea Dustless'.

His face darkened, and his anger surged, "Did the Nuo Sha teach you the Divine Ghost Bind Spell to help you escape?"

The Nuo Sha Dance Divine Technique, 'Divine Ghost Bind Spell', had an effect similar to the Evil Dog Technique's 'Evil Agility'.

Because of this technique, the Nuo Sha Sect was known for its 'swiftness'.

On the battlefield, the Nuo Sha believers' movement speed, attack speed, and other aspects were far superior to those of other sects!

"Young friend!" The old man's face was full of wrinkles, and he showed an ugly smile, "I was also coerced by those few Demon Sealing disciples, which led to this mistake.

Today, I rashly offended you, young friend. I apologize."

Lu Ran's heart turned cold.

Coerced?

You just say it so casually; do you even believe yourself?

Speaking of which, it's true that birds of a feather flock together.

This old guy's style is very similar to that spineless young man, isn't it?

The old man, seeing that Lu Ran didn't immediately attack, hurriedly said, "I've lived in this realm for decades and have gained some knowledge.

If you don't mind, I'm willing to tell you everything I know and follow you from now on, serving you like a loyal dog."

"Activate the Nuo Sha Dance." Lu Ran suddenly spoke up.

The old man's previously relaxed expression turned stiff again.

Once this technique was activated, it wouldn't take long for him to become a weak and helpless lamb, at the mercy of others!

It was like handing over his life completely to the other party!

Lu Ran stared at the old man, "Weren't you going to serve me like a loyal dog? Start now."

The old man's smile was forced, "Young friend, about today..."

"3!" Lu Ran interrupted without hesitation.

The old man's breath slightly stalled!

"2!" Lu Ran's legs slightly bent.

"Roar~" A figure suddenly appeared beside the old man, identical to him.

Nuo Sha Divine Technique, 'Slaughtering Shadow'!

This clone was clearly physical.

The clone took a step sideways, and its figure instantly vanished, merging with the old man.

Nuo Sha Divine Technique, 'Slaughtering Shadow Companion Spell'!

Without waiting for Lu Ran to finish the countdown, the old man had already given up hope and prepared for battle!

He was decisive.

Lu Ran's figure flashed, appearing behind the old man.

A crisp 'ding' sound rang out. The old man didn't turn around, but the blade Lu Ran slashed down was blocked by the old man's residual shadow.

The Shadow Clone held a pair of illusory Slaughter Blades, the short blades covered in energy, desperately blocking Lu Ran's attack.

However, Lu Ran's posture was exceptionally firm!

His Eight Directions Annihilation Blade remained dominant, and the blade's tip forcefully tore through the elder's Water Flow Armor.

A battle of strength?

One Shadow Clone was clearly not enough.

Only by having the Shadow Clone and the elder's main body work together to resist could they possibly make Lu Ran hesitate for a moment.

"Huff!" Suddenly, a terrifying surge of energy burst out from the elder's body.

Countless illusory short blades shot out from the elder's body.

Lu Ran instinctively reacted, instantly flashing back three hundred meters.

He stood beside a tree, gazing at the distant terrifying scene, his heart filled with apprehension.

Using an ultimate move right after meeting?

It was clear that this was the River Realm's ultimate move, Slaughtering Shadow Companion Spell!

"Old man, you're indeed decisive," Lu Ran said with a smirk.

Countless illusory short blades were madly ravaging everything around them.

Trees were pierced with countless holes, and the sounds of breaking and falling trees echoed continuously.

It's no wonder the Nuo Sha Sect doesn't have teammates.

Look at the Nuo Sha Dance Spell, it doesn't differentiate between friend and foe!

As long as you're within a certain range, everyone will be forced to dance along with the Nuo Sha Residual Shadow.

Now look at the Slaughtering Shadow Companion Spell.

Once activated, who cares about the lives of teammates?

Hmm, this spell is quite suitable for clearing the field.

Lu Ran leaned against the tree beside him, deep in thought.

With just one flash, he could directly charge into the enemy's heart and then unleash this ultimate move.

He would be a living Yama.

As Lu Ran pondered, the elder ceased his spellcasting and cautiously surveyed his surroundings.

Suddenly, there was a faint energy fluctuation behind him.

"Young friend!" The elder was startled and quickly shouted, "Spare me, I admit my mistake!"

Lu Ran had indeed opened his eyes.

Old man!

You want to kill someone and then beg for mercy?

"You're quite cute!"

Lu Ran appeared directly behind the elder and slashed down with his blade.

"Ding!"

The blade and the short blade clashed.

But this time, Lu Ran's blade unleashed four black mist lines.

Tyrant Evil Spear Clan's Evil Cloud Bind Spell!

This spell was truly evil!

Once entangled by the black mist lines, the target would be restrained and unable to move freely.

Even more terrifying was that these black mist lines could penetrate the Water Flow Armor and enter the target's body, interfering with their spellcasting!

"You! What are you doing?!" The elder immediately felt the changes in his body, his face turning extremely unsightly.

"Heh," Lu Ran smiled.

Aren't you quick and agile with your attack speed?

Aren't you known as the Divine Ghost Bind Spell?

Come,

Let my Evil Cloud Bind Spell give you a taste!

"I surrender, young friend! I surrender," the elder pleaded in fear, struggling to resist.

He even had the intention to use his ultimate move again.

But the black mist lines that had infiltrated his body were like vicious venomous snakes, running rampant and wreaking havoc inside him.

They stirred up the divine energy within his body, making it difficult to control!

"Too late," Lu Ran said calmly.

"You can't kill me, I have a lot of information!" the elder shouted in fear and panic, "I know who is fighting in the sky!

I also know an even bigger secret! I'm more valuable alive!

You can't kill me!"

As death approached, the other party's voice became shrill.

Lu Ran remained unmoved, his horizontal pupils cold as ice:

"Do you think the dead can't speak?"

The elder's pupils contracted violently!

Since the start of the battle, the strange young man in front of him had been using one evil technique after another!

He might very well possess the technique to imprison and torment the souls of the human race!

Lu Ran's light words, when heard by the elder, completely shattered his fragile nerves.

"Ding! Ding! Ding!"

The blade and the broken blade clashed repeatedly.

Lu Ran's offensive was fierce, the elder's face ashen, his spirit broken, leaving him no choice but to retreat step by step.

"Chh!"

The Eight Directions Annihilation Blade slashed horizontally, and a head flew high into the air.

Lu Ran raised his hand, offering the Rebirth Coin on his wrist, temporarily storing the elder's soul within the ancient coin.

"No! No!"

The elder's soul screamed in terror, reaching the peak of fear, but with no escape, he could only fly into the ancient bronze coin.

Lu Ran didn't even glance at the old man.

He twisted his wrist, examining the Eight Directions Annihilation Blade repeatedly.

"Huff~"

Lu Ran waved his hand downward, flinging the blood beads on the blade onto the ground.

"Now, the path to growth is clear."

"The so-called Eight Directions refer to distant places in all directions, but when I named you Eight Directions, I specifically meant the world beyond the Divine Ruins."

"Now, we are in this distant place."

Lu Ran gripped the hilt, gazing at the blade's cold, gleaming body: "Next, it's annihilation."

The Eight Directions Annihilation Blade remained silent, without any reaction.

Lu Ran didn't mind; he had all the patience in the world.

He fell silent, letting out a soft sigh.

The Divine Sheep always said that this realm was exceptionally dangerous.

I thought it was because of some powerful demonic presence or a natural disaster that could destroy the heavens and earth, making it difficult for the human race to survive.

But,

The so-called danger turned out to be humans.

People with no grudges or enmity.

People who were revered by countless others.

People who should have fought alongside Lu Ran, jointly resisting the invasion of foreign enemies.

"Huff~"

A gust of mountain wind blew by, messing up his short hair.

The corpse at his feet continued to bleed, staining his boots and bringing a pungent bloody smell.

"Chh!" Lu Ran sheathed his blade and picked up the Fiery Phoenix Pattern Gourd from his waist.

He looked up at the cloud-covered sky and took a big gulp.

Cheers to the naive and pure self of the past.

Farewell, for now.

(End of Chapter)

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