Chapter 437: A Dao Heart
Chapter 437: A Dao Heart
Lu Ran finally had a rare moment of leisure since entering the Holy Spirit Mountain Realm. He had been working tirelessly, leading a group of people on missions, traveling south and north, and exploring every corner.
Now, with the opportunity to establish a base, he could finally take a break.
But instead of resting, Lu Ran was dedicated to his cultivation.
He planned to explore the sea after the Cloud Sea Cliff base was initially established.
Cloud Sea Cliff.
This was the name Lu Ran gave to the base.
The Holy Spirit Mountain Realm was often shrouded in clouds and mist, especially in the coastal areas, where the sun, moon, and stars were rarely visible. This name seemed quite fitting.
However, the two characters "Cloud Sea" did not come from the natural landscape.
Instead, they originated from Lu Ran's blade – the Cloud Sea Dust Cleansing.
Lu Ran also wanted to use these two characters to constantly remind himself of his lifelong pursuit and the meaning of the Flame Gate Sect's existence.
In the blink of an eye, half a month passed, and with Xun Yifei's efforts, several more buildings were added to the base.
The overall layout of Cloud Sea Cliff was higher in the east and lower in the west.
In the central area, a council hall was built.
Further west, there were two barracks belonging to the Ghost General Clan and the Night Charm Clan, cleverly hidden among the mountains and forests.
Lu Ran's residence was located at a high point but within a small mountain hollow, surrounded by mountains on three sides and lush trees in the forest. There was also a small courtyard in front of the house.
Peaceful and concealed.
Not far from the house, one could see the seaside cliff.
The cliff was named Cloud Sea, so this residence was naturally called Cloud Sea Residence.
The houses of the two guardians, Long and Nightmare, were located in the mountains near the Cloud Sea Residence.
According to Yu Changsheng, guardians had a lot of power and responsibilities, but the most important thing was to be a good bodyguard.
On this day, the commotion from the bodyguard's side disturbed Lu Ran, who was quietly cultivating.
"What?"
Lu Ran stepped out of the house and looked up at the sky, which was covered in clouds and mist.
At that moment, large patches of fog were descending from the sky and surging towards the Cloud Sea Cliff.
A breakthrough and advancement?
Lu Ran was initially delighted but then became a bit puzzled.
Looking at the specific direction of the gathering fog, it seemed to be coming from the residence of the Great Nightmare?
Could Deng Yuxiang have advanced again? It's impossible for it to be so fast. Oh, right! Yan Shuangzi! Lu Ran was overjoyed and silently cursed himself for being slow, wondering how such a big commotion could be caused by a lower-ranked advancement?
[Great Nightmare?]
[Shuangzi has entered the breakthrough state.] Deng Yuxiang's voice carried a hint of surprise as she immediately reported the situation.
Upon hearing this, Lu Ran was also delighted.
This powerful blade master, who had fallen into the River Realm Fifth Stage, was about to return to the River Realm?
[I'll take you to the seclusion chamber.] Lu Ran transmitted his thoughts and instantly teleported to the courtyard of Deng Yuxiang's house.
Coincidentally, Deng Yuxiang was supporting Yan Shuangzi as they hurried out of the house.
"Come!" Lu Ran quickly summoned the bronze mirror, transforming it into a ground mirror.
The three of them stepped into the mirror one after another, and behind the mirror was the interior of the mountain.
There were several seclusion chambers hidden within the mountains of Cloud Sea Cliff! This was also advocated by Yu Changsheng.
Inside the Holy Spirit Mountain Realm, whenever someone broke through their realm, it might attract a huge disaster!
Previously, Deng Yuxiang's experience during her breakthrough was the best example.
The disciples of the Sword One Sect were just passing by, but after sensing the abnormal energy between heaven and earth, they immediately sought out the sect, searched the mountains persistently, and were determined to ruin someone's future!
However, the commotion caused by human advancements was impossible to conceal.
This also turned the joyous occasion of breakthroughs into a cause for concern for everyone.
The number of people who fell due to breakthroughs and advancements was not small.
The Flame Gate Sect could only hide Yan Shuangzi and protect her as much as possible.
[Just stay here with her.] Lu Ran ordered, [Like last time, if there's any disturbance outside, you don't need to come out, just protect her.]
[Yes!] Deng Yuxiang responded immediately.
Lu Ran directly activated the teleport mirror to look for Luo Shen Jiang.
By the time Lu Ran returned to Cloud Sea Cliff with Luo Ying, the celestial phenomenon in the sky had already taken shape!
Streaks of mist, like "fog dragons," slowly rotated, connecting the sky and the sea cliff.
"Sect Leader!"
Finally, at the council hall, the Flame Gate members had been waiting for Lu Ran.
Lu Ran issued a direct order, "Luo Shen Jiang, go over there. That's the tallest tree on the cliff, and a resting place has been specially set up for you."
"Anyone attempting to approach this side, kill anyone who attempts to approach this area without question!"
"Xun, you go and guard the east side!"
Lu Ran opened two teleport mirrors and sent Xun Yifei and his wife to their respective posts.
Then, he led his group westward, arranging the demon forces.
As the captain, Jing Hong commanded ten ghost generals and eighteen ghost soldiers.
"It's incredible," said Yu Changsheng, gazing at the sky. "Even the promotion of lower-ranked River Realm and Sea Realm cultivators would only attract a lot of mist. But a promotion to a higher realm can even twist the mist into a fog dragon, pointing directly at the target."
"It's the first step to becoming a deity, after all," Lu Ran sighed, feeling helpless.
"Indeed, the promotion from River Realm Fifth Stage to River Realm First Stage is a phase of transforming from a human to a deity."
Yan Shuangzi's situation was even more special. She had fallen from the divine altar and climbed back up.
Even at this moment, Lu Ran found it hard to believe!
Why is that?
Initially, when Yan Shuangzi was forced to tear up her contract, her body suffered a severe backlash.
This...?
For the past half a month, Yu Changsheng, the Sea Realm's Grand Physician, had been healing Yan Shuangzi's body and mind every day.
No matter how skilled Yu Changsheng was, he couldn't help Yan Shuangzi rebuild her Dao Heart.
In just half a month, Yan Shuangzi had stabilized her mental state?
"It's unbelievable," Lu Ran muttered.
"What?" Yu Changsheng asked in confusion.
"Yan Shuangzi's quality is terrifying, and she's so resilient! After suffering such devastating blows, she's back on her feet so quickly."
"Did the Sect Leader consider this because of you?"
"Hmm?" Lu Ran looked at Yu Changsheng.
Yu Changsheng gazed at the sky and sighed, "If not for you, Miss Yan might never have risen again in this lifetime."
"Hmm."
"I also heard that in the mortal realm, the Sect Leader and Miss Yan didn't have much interaction, and their relationship wasn't particularly close. But at this moment, the Sect Leader should realize something."
"What is it?"
"Miss Yan has already signed a contract with the Sect Leader and is following and worshipping him. Her faith in the Sect Leader might even surpass that of Nightmare Guardian in depth and sincerity."
Lu Ran: "..."
Yu Changsheng spoke softly, "Regaining confidence is difficult, and reuniting with one's Dao Heart is even more challenging."
But Miss Yan had achieved it.
This naturally requires an extreme emotional state, an extreme mental state."
Lu Ran opened his mouth but didn't know what to say.
Yu Changsheng analyzed, "This situation can indeed happen to Miss Yan, after all, she has had a very special experience that we can't fully comprehend or understand."
Undoubtedly, Yan Shuangzi is a person who has been completely shattered.
Whether it's her body or her mind.
Lu Ran's appearance had put the broken pieces back together.
The so-called extreme mental state is probably born from this.
Yu Changsheng looked at Lu Ran, half advising and half suggesting, "Extremists will naturally perform extreme actions!
She follows the Sect Leader's orders without question, but the Sect Leader still needs to guide and restrain her."
"I understand," Lu Ran said, his emotions mixed. He gazed into the western sky.
Yu Changsheng changed the subject, "Cloud Sea Cliff is located at the border of Holy Spirit Mountain. Most cultivators are active inland, and few dare to approach the sea."
"There aren't many influential organizations around us, so perhaps Miss Yan can smoothly advance."
"Thank you for your kind words," Lu Ran nodded.
Yu Changsheng's words were indeed effective.
Lu Ran's emotions were no longer complicated; only worry remained!
He silently absorbed the dense energy between heaven and earth, awaiting potential enemies.
And as he waited, night fell.
(End of Chapter)
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