Chapter 443: Dividing the Spoils

Chapter 443: Dividing the Spoils

Over the next two days, Lu Ran lived in constant fear.

As time passed, Lu Ran truly realized that the Cloud Sea Cliff, where Flame Gate was located, was indeed a treasure trove!

Firstly, the only two nearby forces had gone out to sea in search of immortal islands.

Secondly, from the perspective of the entire Holy Spirit Mountain World, the Cloud Sea Cliff was situated in a remote border area.

The vast majority of Daxia's believers were "land creatures" and were unwilling to approach the dangerous sea.

Therefore, very few people actually came here!

The Shi siblings had only stumbled upon this place by chance.

The nearby sea had also been sealed off by Flame Gate, with nine River Realm Ink Carps working together to keep the bandits at bay.

Given all these factors, the area around the Cloud Sea Cliff was relatively peaceful.

If this were inland, Lu Ran couldn't even imagine how many villains would be drawn to Yan Shuangzi's advancement.

By the morning of the third day, the fog in the sky gradually dissipated.

At that moment, Lu Ran and the Blaze Phoenix Pattern Gourd were feasting and absorbing energy from the heavens and earth.

He immediately sensed something unusual.

Lu Ran's face lit up with excitement as he transmitted his voice: "Sis?"

Deng Yuxiang responded immediately: "Shuangzi has succeeded and is now at the River Realm."

"Great!" Lu Ran felt a sense of relief.

The River Realm, the first step to becoming a deity.

Yan Shuangzi, who had fallen from grace, was back!

Lu Ran immediately activated a teleportation mirror, and two figures of similar stature and formidable presence emerged.

"Door Master," Yan Shuangzi slightly bowed her head, her voice low.

Lu Ran's heart trembled as he examined the woman.

Where was the withered, worn-out appearance of Yan Shuangzi?

Her grace and aura were back!

But there was also a major problem!

When they first met, Lu Ran could see the shadow of Deng Yuxiang in Yan Shuangzi.

They were both proud, bright, and dazzling individuals.

Now, Deng Yuxiang still had her grace.

But Yan Shuangzi gave off a dark and gloomy vibe, as if her entire being was shrouded in darkness.

The malevolent aura emanating from her made even Lu Ran feel a chill down his spine.

"Door Master," Deng Yuxiang gently reminded.

Throughout the entire advancement period, Deng Yuxiang had been by her friend's side and naturally noticed the significant changes in her friend.

The Yan Shuangzi of the past was dead.

Now, the one who lived was a vicious dog that had crawled out from the depths of the abyss.

Deng Yuxiang saw all of this and felt very uneasy.

However, she couldn't change anything.

"Good," Lu Ran patted Yan Shuangzi's shoulder, inadvertently speaking his true thoughts, "In any case, it's good that you're alive."

Yan Shuangzi remained silent, slightly lowering her head.

Lu Ran paused, then continued, "Congratulations on returning to the River Realm. Your spirit and energy are excellent; I approve!

From now on, you will be the third guardian of Flame Gate."

"Yes!" Yan Shuangzi immediately knelt and bowed her head.

"Choose a codename for yourself," Lu Ran immediately supported her lonely arm.

"Evil Dog," Yan Shuangzi said without hesitation.

Lu Ran frowned slightly.

It seemed she was really determined to take revenge, to tear apart her enemies' flesh and crush the bones of those on Blade Ridge Peak.

Lu Ran helped her stand up and said, "Choose another one."

Yan Shuangzi remained silent.

She was a stubborn person, but she didn't want to defy the Door Master's orders.

Lu Ran thought for a moment and said, "You and the Evil Dog evil sculpture under my command did not sign a master-servant contract, but an inheritance contract.

My sister should have told you all about this, right?"

Yan Shuangzi nodded lightly.

Lu Ran continued, "Ultimately, you are to replace the Evil Dog evil sculpture and take the position of the evil deity.

That statue will eventually be your own image. You will always be you, not an Evil Dog."

Yan Shuangzi pressed her thin lips together, still saying nothing.

Seeing this, Lu Ran decided, "Let's compromise. Your codename will be Evil Shadow."

A good person, and one who would become a powerful evil deity in the future!

Why call her a dog?

"Yes," Yan Shuangzi responded in a deep voice.

Lu Ran nodded in satisfaction.

Nightmare, Evil Shadow.

These two guardians' codenames had a certain style to them?

Hmm, not bad.

"Notify Jing Hong to bring all the spoils of war to the council hall, then inform everyone to gather in the council hall," Lu Ran gave Evil Shadow her first command.

"Whoosh~"

Yan Shuangzi's figure flickered and disappeared.

Lu Ran: "."

Usually, it was him who would disappear, leaving others in a state of shock.

Now, the tables had turned!

It was his turn to stand there, dumbfounded.

After Yan Shuangzi left, Deng Yuxiang no longer hid her inner worries and sighed deeply, "Sigh."

Lu Ran comforted her, "A few days ago, Mr. Conglong reminded me that extreme individuals will do extreme things.

Fortunately, Teacher Yan recognizes me.

Don't worry too much, Sister. I'll keep her in check and guide her well."

"Okay," Deng Yuxiang felt a bit relieved.

"Give me the soul of the Blazing Heaven Follower," Lu Ran said casually.

Over the past two days, Lu Ran had interrogated and absorbed the souls of Phoenix Sky Followers and Crow Followers, but he hadn't touched the soul of the Blazing Heaven Follower.

Deng Yuxiang immediately raised her hand, and the ancient coin on her wrist trembled slightly. Lu Ran then absorbed the soul into his eye.

"Buzz!"

Sure enough, the Blazing Heaven Sculpture in the sculpture garden began to tremble and gradually expanded.

River Realm Stage Four to River Realm Stage Five

Lu Ran's mind buzzed, but it didn't interfere with his elation!

The Blazing Heaven Sculpture was already at River Realm Stage Five and was still advancing?

Heading straight for the River Realm?

No wonder, with all the Holy Spirit Qi Shi Guangwei had collected during his travels?

River Realm Blazing Heaven Sculpture, indicating the River Grade Divine Technique Blazing Heaven Tyrant!

At that time, was it possible to break through Yu Changsheng's defense?

Lu Ran's heart leaped with joy.

A cross-level slaughter!

What an enticing phrase.

Deng Yuxiang watched Lu Ran's excited expression and also guessed, he had quite the harvest.

"Sect Leader!" Yan Shuangzi's figure suddenly appeared, reporting, "Everyone's here."

"Let's go." Lu Ran, full of vigor, led the two Guardians straight to the Council Hall.

The Council Hall was located in the central area of Cloud Sea Cliff, hidden in the mountain forest, so the building wasn't too big. There were a few wooden chairs and a large square table, with very simple furnishings.

A wooden board hung on the wall, which was quite unique.

Because the date was written on it: March 26, 2020.

Up to now, Lu Ran had only been in this realm for a little over two months.

His journey so far had a relatively clear timeline.

As early as half a month ago, on the day Cloud Sea Cliff started construction, Lu Ran calculated the days and reported the date.

Every day, Jing Hong would come to rewrite the date.

"Sect Leader."

"Sect Leader!" When Lu Ran arrived, everyone was indeed there.

"Sit, sit, sit." Lu Ran repeatedly gestured, and everyone sat around the large square table.

On the table, a pile of spoils of war was laid out.

Lu Ran looked at the woman who had just taken her seat at the end: "Jing Hong, tell us about it."

Jing Hong immediately reported, like a prized possession: "In the last battle, Sect Leader led everyone to capture a Magical Treasure Orb, two Divine Weapons, and a Zen Staff.

There were a total of 57 Divine Power Orbs.

Among them, there were 5 River Grade Divine Power Orbs, 49 Sea Grade Divine Power Orbs, and 3 Creek Grade Divine Power Orbs."

Lu Ran's gaze swept over everyone at the table: "This time, Evil Shadow Guardian has advanced, thanks to everyone's efforts in protecting her! I'll express my gratitude on Evil Shadow's behalf for everyone's help!"

Several people responded politely, also knowing that Yan Shuangzi had her own code name in Flame Gate.

Lu Ran turned to the two generals, Xun Luo and Luo Ying, and apologized: "According to reason, we should reward according to merit, but our Flame Gate has just started."

Luo Ying, in a non-combat state, carried a hint of gentle temperament.

Especially when facing the young Lu Ran, her speech was also gentle: "Sect Leader, don't worry. You don't need to bestow rewards on us as a couple.

Moreover, Yifei and I don't have time to cultivate a relationship with the Divine Weapons and Magical Treasures."

The couple sincerely followed Lu Ran, of course, it wasn't for these external objects.

Moreover, the situation of the Xun Luo couple was indeed special. Every time they returned home, they would never carry Divine Weapons, as the auras between Divine Weapons were relatively sensitive.

The couple couldn't afford the risk of being discovered!

All along, the couple kept their Divine Weapons hidden in the sea.

"Hmm." Lu Ran nodded, not being polite, "This Cold Moon Saber, I'm going to give it to Evil Shadow."

A swordsman, naturally, needed a sword.

"Come, Evil Shadow." Lu Ran took the Divine Blade, "Both the Cold Moon Saber and Sword were snatched by Shi Yali, and their original names weren't Cold Moon.

Ever since their master's death, the blade spirit chose to seal itself, cutting off all contact with the outside world."

He turned to look at Yan Shuangzi and handed her the Divine Blade.

Lu Ran added in his mind: Get my Silent Night back soon~

"Yes." Yan Shuangzi didn't show any humility, nor did she have any thoughts of not accepting rewards without merit.

Lu Ran ordered her to take the blade, and she took it.

"Hu~"

Yan Shuangzi released a Divine Power into the blade.

As the energy surged, she also envisioned the outline of the Cold Moon Blade.

This was a curved blade.

The blade's arc was not small, like a crescent moon.

"Since Long Sir accompanied us through life and death, planning and strategizing for Flame Gate, his hard work deserves great merit."

Speaking, Lu Ran picked up the Cold Moon Sword and handed it to Yu Changsheng beside him: "Sir, take this Divine Sword for protection."

Yu Changsheng took the Cold Moon Sword with a smile: "Thank you for the Sect Leader's reward."

Lu Ran also smiled and said, "This sword's spirit is quite interesting. I hope you can get it to open up soon and use it for yourself."

"Yes." Upon hearing this, Yu Changsheng also became interested.

Lu Ran then looked at the pile of Divine Power Orbs on the table and started distributing them.

5 River Grade Divine Power Orbs the size of quail eggs, Lu Ran gave one to Xun Luo and Yifei each, and the remaining 1 Sea Grade Divine Power Orb, he gave to Deng Yuxiang.

After that, dozens of Sea Grade Divine Power Orbs were divided among everyone in Flame Gate.

Finally, Lu Ran picked up the Magical Treasure of Wind Barrier and told its story.

Everyone also knew Flame Gate's next plan.

"Then let's do it!" Lu Ran glanced at the date plaque, "We'll rest for a few days. Xun Luo, you can go home and rest.

Evil Shadow, you return to the Seclusion Chamber to consolidate your realm and get along well with the blade."

As for Jing Hong leading the Evil Demon Troop, guarding the mountain post, and other matters, Lu Ran didn't specifically instruct her, because she was Deng Yuxiang's person.

The Great Nightmare had already exited seclusion, so he would naturally handle it well.

Lu Ran arranged everything and announced, "Everyone disperse. We'll carry out the mission again in early April."

The people in the room stood up one by one and bid farewell.

Lu Ran looked at the Golden Chan Staff remaining on the table, his thoughts drifting far away.

Should we build a treasure chamber? In the future, Flame Gate's spoils of war will increase.

Hmm. A small stone chamber can be built directly below Cloud Sea Cliff, deep into the ground.

As long as it's deep enough and far enough from the surface, even if a Divine Weapon is placed in the treasure chamber, there's no need to worry about the enemy's Divine Weapon sensing it.

"Uh." Lu Ran rubbed his buzzing head.

Let's do it!

(End of Chapter)

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