Chapter 429: Rescue Mission

Chapter 429: Rescue Mission

In a newly excavated cave at the bottom of the Snow Mountain Valley, Jing Hong stood guard at the entrance, trembling with fear. The enemies outside the cave were one concern, but the person inside the cave terrified her even more.

Leaning against the wall, Deng Yuxiang exuded a terrifying silence, like a wild beast ready to unleash its fury.

"Sect Leader," Yu Changsheng whispered, breaking the deathly stillness.

It was as if he was giving Jing Hong a chance to breathe and gather her wits.

"Hmm," came a response from the depths of the cave. Lu Ran sat leaning against the stone wall, his hands holding two black mist balls.

Within the Soul Prison, the faces of Bu Ming and Kong Jingqi appeared.

The two kept their heads down, remaining quiet and still, afraid to make a sound that might further anger the Flame Gate Sect members.

Kong Jingqi answered truthfully about everything that had happened to Yan Shuangzi on Blade Ridge Peak.

Her words, one after another, filled the listeners with grief and fury!

"Yan Shuangzi spread heretical words, causing unrest among the troops. She claimed that Holy Spirit Mountain is a slaughterhouse for the Human Race," Kong Jingqi said.

"She said that powerful humans are constantly thrown into Holy Spirit Mountain, not to gather Holy Spirit Qi, but because the Deities make people kill each other, wanting them to die!"

"Yan Shuangzi dared to question Elder Northern Wind!"

"She said that if things continue like this, the Human Race will never have a chance to rise."

"She thinks she's so smart and noble, while everyone else is blind!"

"When she couldn't convince others, she tried to seek out the Peak Leader, but Elder Xing stopped her. She was punished to kneel and then sentenced to three months of servitude."

"Yan Shuangzi didn't give up. She secretly tried to persuade a fellow disciple to leave Blade Ridge Peak with her, but the disciple reported her, which completely enraged Elder Xing."

"While trying to escape, she was captured and brought back. She was forced to kneel outside the temple and publicly tortured as a warning to others!"

"Elder Xing didn't kill Yan Shuangzi but imprisoned her, subjecting her to continuous torture. He wanted all the disciples on Blade Ridge Peak to witness the consequences of betraying the Deities and the sect, as well as the fate of those who spread heresy and influenced their peers."

Each of Kong Jingqi's words stabbed at Deng Yuxiang's heart like a knife.

Pain.

Deng Yuxiang felt suffocated.

Was what Yan Shuangzi said wrong?

Had everyone gone blind? The people had revered the Deities for too long. The stronger their cultivation realm, the deeper their faith, and their minds had been thoroughly brainwashed.

Or perhaps, some of them weren't blind at all.

They had simply chosen to cover their eyes and block their ears.

"Sect Leader," Yu Changsheng said as he approached Lu Ran, looking down at him. "Blade Ridge Peak is the main base of the Northern Wind Sect.

The two captives also mentioned that there are seventeen Sea Realm Powerhouses residing in the peak, not to mention the Peak Leader, who has been in seclusion, making his strength unfathomable. The Northern Wind disciples themselves don't know his cultivation realm. What if he is..."

Yu Changsheng paused, then continued, "In any case, we must not engage them head-on!"

Elder Northern Wind was a Second-Rank Deity, and the Northern Wind Sect was indeed a formidable sect. Their disciples were naturally gifted, and their success rate was even higher.

Compared to the Northern Wind Sect, a powerful and influential sect, the Ten Thousand Mountain Sect was like a joke.

"Hmm," Lu Ran muttered, toying with the black mist balls, his expression as dark as a bottomless pool.

Yu Changsheng advised, "We must save the captives, but we need to proceed with caution."

His voice was gentle and persuasive, as he knew that Lu Ran's future held great potential, and he feared any premature setbacks.

Lu Ran asked, "Does Mr. Conglong have any good strategies?"

Yu Changsheng turned his head to look at Luo Ying, who sat alone, silently polishing her divine bow.

Luo Shenjiang, a Second-Rank Deity disciple, was a terrifying existence in the Fourth Stage of the Sea Realm, possessing explosive offensive capabilities.

Indeed, Luo Ying alone could not match the might of numerous Sea Realm Powerhouses.

Moreover, the Asha Sect lacked battlefield techniques or teleportation skills for escape.

The Northern Wind disciples were incredibly fast, and if Luo Ying wasn't careful, she might find herself surrounded and meet a tragic end.

But the Flame Gate Sect had Lu Ran!

He possessed the Mirror Flower Moon technique, an incredibly versatile skill.

"Sect Leader, how about we..." Yu Changsheng whispered, discussing a plan with Lu Ran.

After a while, Lu Ran's face turned gloomy. "We'll follow Mr. Conglong's plan."

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The giant ink carp also emits a continuous 'pop' sound, causing a mental shock to all creatures.

Unfortunately, Lu Ran is only in the River Realm and can only use River Realm techniques.

The Evil Sculpture·Ink Carp in the sculpture garden is already in the Sea Realm. If Lu Ran were also in the Sea Realm, it would be perfect.

Let's crush those dogs from Blade Ridge Peak!

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This would provide Lu Ran with an opportunity to execute the rescue.

"Sect Leader, at dusk today, we killed four Northern Wind disciples. Blade Ridge Peak must be on high alert. How about we..." Yu Changsheng trailed off as he saw Lu Ran shake his head.

Lu Ran interrupted, "We'll take action tonight!"

Let them be on high alert or not!

The current strength of the Flame Gate Sect was indeed no match for Blade Ridge Peak.

The Sea Realm Powerhouses loomed over Lu Ran like dark clouds.

The Peak Leader of Blade Ridge Peak, whose strength was unfathomable, seemed like a sharp blade hanging over everyone's heads.

Lu Ran was genuinely concerned.

But what he feared most was further delay. What if the Peak Leader of Blade Ridge Peak emerged from seclusion?

Lu Ran's face remained stern.

We must save the captives!

The sooner, the better!

Yu Changsheng hesitated, but in the end, he said nothing more.

Now that Lu Ran knew Yan Shuangzi had been suffering, he couldn't afford to wait any longer.

"Everyone," Lu Ran's gaze swept over the group, "come."

Including Jing Hong, who was on guard at the cave entrance, she quickly approached at Lu Ran's gesture.

Lu Ran nodded lightly at Yu Changsheng, "Mr. Yu."

Yu Changsheng immediately spoke, arranging the group, "For this rescue mission, Jing Hong will make the first move."

Jing Hong nodded immediately, "Yes!"

Among the Flame Gate Sect members, Jing Hong was the weakest in terms of combat power. However, as a believer of the Battle Horn, she was extremely functional! Out of the six techniques of the Battle Horn Sect, five involved blowing a horn.

There was the Charge Horn, which boosted morale; the Echo Horn, which explored terrain.

The Soul Calming Horn, which soothed the mind; the Heart Shock Horn, which instilled fear and the desire to retreat.

And the Thunder Horn, which caused dizziness and mental confusion!

The only Divine Technique, Battle Horn Will, was a defensive technique that protected the user from any mental damage.

Lu Ran looked at Jing Hong and said in a serious tone, "Isn't the Northern Wind Sect known for their keen hearing?

I will open the Bronze Mirror directly on the peak, and you will blow the Thunder Horn to rupture their eardrums!"

Jing Hong bowed respectfully, "Yes!"

Given the special abilities of the Northern Wind Sect, it would be almost impossible for Lu Ran to sneak into the mountain undetected. Therefore, Yu Changsheng devised a plan to create chaos.

Based on the information provided by the captives, the Blade Ridge Peak leader's seclusion area was not on the mountain but inside the mountain, in the middle to lower part, isolated from the outside world.

Thus, Lu Ran and Yu Changsheng felt confident enough to have Jing Hong cast her spell.

Once the people on Blade Ridge Peak start moving, Lu Ran would have the freedom to wreak havoc.

Yu Changsheng added, "The Sect Leader will act with you, using the Inkfish Malevolent Technique. With Battle Horn Will, you have nothing to worry about."

He then turned to Luo Ying, "We need your arrows to help us withdraw safely."

Luo Ying nodded lightly.

Luo Ying had some feelings about Yan Shuangzi's experiences, but not too much. She had been in this realm for too long and had heard and seen countless tragic stories. She had become numb.

If not for her children, whom she had to raise, Luo Ying believed she would have long lost herself and become a mere shell of a person.

Now, Luo Ying only wanted to serve her master loyally, hoping that one day, the Sect Leader would fulfill his promise, granting her children the qualifications to cultivate divine energy and bestowing them with life-saving divine techniques.

Yu Changsheng continued, looking at Luo Ying, "Prepare in advance. Once the Sect Leader returns with the rescued person, he will open the Flower and Moon Mirror again.

We need your arrows to inflict casualties on the enemy, delay their counterattack and search, and lead them in the wrong direction."

Luo Ying looked at Lu Ran for instructions, "Sect Leader, do you need the Canglong Divine Arrow or the Ten Thousand Dragons Calming Sea Arrow?"

The River Realm ultimate move, Canglong Divine Arrow, is a massive water arrow. Two Canglong dragons entwine around the arrow, increasing its speed and impact, making it incredibly destructive!

As a second-tier divine disciple, Luo Ying was naturally superior. She also possessed the Sea Realm ultimate move, Ten Thousand Dragons Calming Sea Arrow.

This technique was even more terrifying. She could truly shoot a massive Canglong dragon! The dragon would break into thousands of smaller Canglong dragons mid-flight, roaring as they charge at the enemy, creating a "thousand arrows" effect.

Thinking of Luo Ying's capabilities, Lu Ran couldn't help but be moved.

People often say that human great powers can destroy heaven and earth. This is indeed true. The Vast Ocean, especially strong divine disciples like Luo Ying, cannot be too numerous in the human world.

If a few more Luo Shenjiangs were to unite and protect the Great Xia, how could the evil demons and their minions cause "tons" of panic on the 15th night of each month?

What would the evil demons eat? Without sufficient crisis levels, how would the gods gain batches of extremely devout, loyal followers?

It seems that being thrown into the Holy Spirit Mountain to fend for themselves is the ultimate fate for people like Luo Ying.

Here, she would not disrupt the balance and structure of the human world. The grand play between gods and demons could continue indefinitely.

Lu Ran suppressed his heavy thoughts and looked at his divine generals, saying in a serious tone, "Can I have both?"

Luo Ying bowed, "As you command!"

It was deep into the night, with the sky filled with stars. The continuous snow mountain was silent.

The Flame Gate Sect members moved swiftly, and as one ground mirror after another opened, they quietly advanced northward.

"Right here!" Lu Ran suddenly spoke.

On a snow mountain peak, Lu Ran used his Farsight to gaze at the Blade Ridge Peak, dozens of kilometers away, his eyes growing colder.

"Whoosh~"

Lu Ran summoned three ancient bronze mirrors.

He gazed at the Blade Ridge Peak piercing the night sky under the brilliant stars, "Get ready."

Jing Hong had already summoned a phantom beast-tooth horn. She stepped forward to one of the hovering oval bronze mirrors.

Yu Changsheng also stepped forward, standing in front of another ancient bronze mirror, preparing to release the Dragon Carp Heavenly Vessel to attract the enemy's attention and create more chaos.

"3, 2, 1!"

Energy surged in Lu Ran's palm, and the three oval ancient bronze mirrors transformed into ground mirrors in sequence.

At the top of Blade Ridge Peak, a ground mirror suddenly opened in the crevice between rocks.

Jing Hong leaned forward immediately!

She extended her upper body through the mirror, gripping the horn tightly to her mouth, and blew fiercely:

"Crack! Bang!!"

The sound of the horn, which should be melodious or deep, was like a thunderclap when blown by Jing Hong!

Divine Technique of the Battle Horn, Thunder Horn!

The silent night was completely shattered.

The thunderous sound was deafening, shaking the brains and eardrums of the people on Blade Ridge Peak, signaling the start of the battle!

The Flame Gate Sect had come to rescue.

(End of Chapter)

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