Chapter 401: I Came to See You!

Chapter 401: I Came to See You!

As night fell, deep within the mountain forest.

A man and a woman hurried along, finally stopping at the edge of a cliff.

"Lake!" Lu Ran said.

The view from the cliff was excellent, looking out to an endless expanse of forest in the distance.

In the dense woods, a large, relatively open area was hard to miss.

A lake on a high mountain?

Lu Ran was somewhat excited and lowered his voice, "We've been heading north all along. This might be the Night Fiend Lake that Lady Luo mentioned?"

He strained his eyes to observe the lake, trying to spot any Night Fiend Clan members playing in the water.

But after observing for a long time, Lu Ran saw no trace of any demons on the lake's surface.

"Seems not." Lu Ran was a bit disappointed, muttering, "Lady Luo said the Night Fiend Lake is located below a snow mountain. The mountains around here aren't high enough, and the peaks aren't covered in snow."

He talked to himself for a while before realizing that Deng Yuxiang hadn't spoken for a long time.

During the battle at dusk, Lu Ran had killed two Jade Talisman disciples and then withdrew. He and Deng Yuxiang communicated telepathically, finally meeting up in a dense forest over ten kilometers away.

At that time, Deng Yuxiang was visibly agitated, holding his arms and examining him from head to toe, asking if he was injured.

Lu Ran, wanting to comfort her, said with a bit of arrogance, "Heh, just a couple of Sea Realm practitioners."

Deng Yuxiang wasn't amused and didn't scold him. She just looked at him with a complex expression and fell silent.

They continued north, away from the conflict, planning to find the Night Fiend Clan's lair.

Now, Deng Yuxiang was still silent, and Lu Ran had forgotten when she last spoke.

"Nightmare?" Lu Ran turned around and saw her expressionless face.

He frowned slightly and extended his hands to hold her arms.

Just like when they reunited, she had checked him, he observed her closely.

"What's wrong?" Lu Ran asked softly.

Deng Yuxiang finally spoke, "I don't have night vision, so I can't give a judgment."

The night sky was filled with rolling clouds, and no stars were visible. The Holy Spirit Mountain Realm was pitch black, and she indeed had no vision.

Lu Ran comforted her, "The terrain has been so complex, and you've kept up with me the whole time! This proves that you're becoming more attuned to the Night Fiend Evil Sculpture, and your ability to locate by sound is getting more precise."

The Night Fiend Clan's ability to hear the wind didn't come from evil arts but from their racial traits.

Deng Yuxiang lowered her head slightly, "Mm-hm."

Lu Ran's smile faded, his eyes filled with concern, "Sis?"

The sudden change in address was quite impactful.

Deng Yuxiang smiled helplessly. Lu Ran had always been gentle and considerate, and she naturally felt his care.

She hesitated for a moment and then said softly, "I'm fine. I just couldn't help you, and it's frustrating."

Not just couldn't help, but she was a burden.

During the encounter at dusk, only by ensuring her safety first could Lu Ran fight freely.

Later, while waiting in the forest, the anxiety and helplessness made her hate it!

Proud as she was, she found it hard to accept.

Lu Ran raised his hand and patted her shoulder, his tone playful, "Stay in your place, Guardian! I'm the Demon Lord I'm the Demon Lord, and you're just a Little Demon Deity."

Deng Yuxiang: " Little DemonA Demon Deity is a deity, a supreme being in a certain domain! Is it fitting to add 'Little' to such a title? It sounds a bit cute, how is that possible?"

Lu Ran continued, "You need to recognize my strength! Not just anyone can challenge a Sea Realm Powerhouse in the River Realm! In this world, only I exist!"

Lu Ran raised his hand and ruffled her hair, "So don't be upset, Nightmare Guardian, you're already very capable."

Deng Yuxiang: ???

What was this gesture? It was completely backward!

Deng Yuxiang pushed away Lu Ran's hand, about to say something, but then heard his annoying voice:

"Hey! You're alive~"

Deng Yuxiang was both angry and amused, lifting a long leg and kicking at the black shadow ahead.

I'll dodge~

Lu Ran stepped back several steps, standing at the cliff's edge.

He turned again, his gaze piercing through the thick darkness, looking at the still calm lake far below in the forest.

"Are you mad at me for not binding you to the Evil Dog Evil Sculpture?"

Deng Yuxiang, not in a good mood, replied, "You're the Demon Lord, so naturally, I follow your instructions."

Lu Ran paused for a moment, then continued, "Actually, binding you to the Night Fiend Evil Sculpt was the Divine Sheep's decision."

Deng Yuxiang raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

She had assumed this decision was Lu Ran's own.

The Night Fiend Clan's techniques were similar to the Northern Wind Sect's, and their fighting styles were quite compatible. Deng Yuxiang didn't need to adjust; she could start fighting immediately.

Lu Ran's decision made sense.

But she didn't expect it to be the Divine Sheep's order.

Deng Yuxiang thought for a moment and lightly said, "The Divine Sheep must have a reason for this decision."

Lu Ran nodded gently, "Mm-hm, let's agree on this. Don't blame me.

There's a reason for everything~

If you can't teleport, don't have Demon Sensitivity and Perception, and can't challenge a Sea Realm Powerhouse, you should seek the Divine Sheep for an explanation."

"You scound fellow!" Deng Yuxiang lowered her voice, smiling and scolding, "Show some respect."

Lu Ran shrugged his shoulders. "Actually, I'm a bit curious too. Why did the Divine Sheep insist on choosing you? Never mind, it's water under the bridge, let's not talk about it anymore."

Deng Yuxiang's voice was stern. "Indeed, there's no need to bring it up again. I am very suitable for the Night Demon, and I don't regret binding with the Night Demon's Evil Sculpture."

"Alright!" Lu Ran nodded. "Let's rest for a while. When the night gets deeper, we'll go to the lakeside and take a look."

"Yes!"

The two retreated from the cliff area and sat down under a large tree.

Lu Ran focused his attention on his spiritual world, entering the Divine Demonic Sculpture Garden.

Soon, he found the Divine Sculpture of the Jade Talisman.

In the misty sculpture garden, Lu Ran stood quietly in front of the Jade Talisman, looking up at its majestic form.

His emotions were incredibly complex.

After all, in his childhood, he had once worshiped the God of the Jade Talisman with his father.

The young man's obsession had always troubled him.

He had fantasized about following in his father's footsteps, completing the unfinished business of his father.

Unfortunately, it was all his one-sided wish.

The God of the Jade Talisman had never taken a proper look at him.

Lu Ran gradually smiled, gazing at the solemn divine sculpture.

You won't even look at me, huh?

Fine, you just wait. Jade Talisman, I'll come to see you!

Through this false divine sculpture, Lu Ran's mind was filled with memories of the small Jade Talisman statue in the family shrine during his childhood.

Now, Lu Ran knew that not a single one of the countless gods was a good person.

The gods and demons worked together, overshadowing the human race, not allowing any change in the current situation, forever oppressing and exploiting the people, making the human race slaves and servants for generations.

Therefore, when Lu Ran thought about his former self, kneeling in front of the Jade Talisman shrine, devoutly worshipping day and night, he found it even more ironic!

"Buzz!"

The Jade Talisman divine sculpture suddenly trembled.

Successfully activated!

Mist Realm, First Stage... Second Stage, Third Stage

Stream Realm, First Stage... Third Stage, Fifth Stage

Under the tree, Lu Ran abruptly opened his eyes, both surprised and delighted.

Mei Ling'er was just a River Realm believer, and Yuan Ying was a River Realm believer.

Under normal circumstances, these two souls alone would not even be enough to activate the Jade Talisman divine sculpture.

After all, two River Realm souls are equivalent to about 2000 Mist Realm souls.

But this was the Holy Spirit Mountain!

Mei Ling'er and Yuan Ying's souls had collected a large amount of Holy Spirit Qi.

This primordial energy also flowed into the Jade Talisman divine sculpture along with the two souls.

River Realm, First Stage!

Could two souls actually push the divine sculpture to the River Realm, First Stage?!

Of course, in the early stages, the divine sculpture is relatively easy to cultivate.

For example, under the premise of activation, a single River Realm soul is enough to elevate it from the Mist Realm to the Stream Realm!

However, if you want to further cultivate the divine sculpture, the difficulty increases tenfold.

"Hmm," Lu Ran sighed deeply, calming his excited heart.

Tsk~

This little maid Mei Ling'er really found a strong supporter!

She must have benefited greatly from being with the Sea Realm powerhouse Lady Kong?

Lu Ran licked his lips, feeling increasingly excited.

If one day, he could bring Lady Kong's soul into the Divine Demonic Sculpture Garden,

wouldn't he soar to new heights?

Besides Lady Kong, there was also the main character Luo Tiantu!

How much Holy Spirit Qi is stored in their souls?

"Phew~"

Suddenly, a surge of energy appeared, and a faint light shone in the pitch-black forest.

Deng Yuxiang's eyes narrowed!

She saw Lu Ran sitting cross-legged under the tree, with four white jade talismans floating around him.

Jade Talisman Divine Art - Jade Talisman Grand Array!

The four white jade talismans were the Electric Restraining Talisman, Explosive Flame Talisman, Frost Talisman, and Sandflow Talisman.

The faint light was coming from the Electric Restraining Talisman and the Explosive Flame Talisman.

After all, one was surrounded by fine blue-purple currents, while the other emitted beautiful sparks.

"So, after Lietyen, it's the Jade Talisman, huh?" Deng Yuxiang whispered.

Although Lu Ran was still in the early stages of growth, his ambition was obvious!

As the saying goes: There can't be two suns in the sky!

In the same domain, there cannot be two supreme gods.

"Let's see how it goes. These two gods are of the same priority level," Lu Ran said casually.

His calm tone did not seem like he was discussing the slaughter of gods.

The powerful aura he unintentionally exuded made Deng Yuxiang secretly tremble.

Deng Yuxiang softly responded, "From now on, you don't need to fear Jade Talisman believers anymore."

What are electric restraining talismans, explosive flame talismans, frost talismans, and sandflow talismans?

In front of the Jade Talisman Divine Art - Jade Talisman Grand Array, they can all be absorbed!

For Jade Talisman believers to defeat Lu Ran, they would have to use their ultimate techniques.

Or rely on the absolute superiority of their realm and divine technique grade, supplemented by divine weapons and artifacts and martial arts, to fight Lu Ran.

Lu Ran reached out and grabbed the electric restraining talisman with currents swirling around it.

"Currently, the Jade Talisman divine sculpture is still at the River Realm, and the Jade Talisman Grand Array is only at the River Rank. It needs more cultivation."

Deng Yuxiang suggested, "The people of Heaven Follower Mountain are ruthless and commit all kinds of evil deeds. We can go and suppress the bandits. This will not only help cultivate your Jade Talisman divine sculpture but also weaken the enemies and strengthen ourselves. Of course, we need to avoid those two Sea Realm experts."

Lu Ran waved his hand, and the four white jade talismans disappeared.

He looked at Deng Yuxiang, whose eyes were cold and filled with killing intent, and advised, "No rush!

There's been an incident today, so Heaven Follower Mountain will certainly be on high alert. Let's first go and find Night Fiend Lake and cultivate you properly."

In the pitch-black environment, she listened to his gentle voice.

Her cold eyes gradually softened, and her heart became increasingly tender. She responded softly,

"Okay."

(End of Chapter)

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