Chapter 445: Evil Moon, Evil Shadow
Chapter 445: Evil Moon, Evil Shadow
Chamber One, located at the very center of the Cloud Sea Cliff mountain.
The stone chamber was not large, about thirty to forty square meters, and was empty except for a young man sitting cross-legged in the center.
"Is everyone here?" Lu Ran asked, playing with the exquisite Blaze Phoenix Pattern Gourd.
"We're ready," came Deng Yuxiang's voice in his mind.
"Okay, then I'll begin. Don't you wish me success?" Lu Ran said.
"Focus on your advancement," the Great Nightmare's voice was cold.
Lu Ran pouted and picked up the magical treasure gourd, "Little Blaze Phoenix, I need your help."
"Buzz~" The Blaze Phoenix Pattern Gourd trembled slightly.
Immediately, the pitch-black stone chamber was illuminated, and a delicate little phoenix flew out.
It was woven from golden flame lines, like a dream.
Lu Ran held the gourd in both hands, "Help me break through the bottleneck and assist me in activating the advancement mode! At that time, the energy surging from the heavens and earth, we'll share it together."
"Huff~ Huff~" The little Blaze Phoenix flapped its wings happily.
It flew up and down, circling around Lu Ran continuously.
"Gudong, Gudong"
Lu Ran no longer hesitated and raised the gourd to drink.
In fact, he didn't need to drink; he just needed to command the little Blaze Phoenix to release the energy from the gourd and integrate it into his body.
Just like the Divine Power Orb around Lu Ran's neck, he could directly absorb it without needing to put it in his mouth.
But
Drinking like this, how refreshing!
Lu Ran drank heartily, feeling the dense energy entering his body, surging and flushing through his meridians.
Trying to help him break through the shackles.
"Open!"
Lu Ran shouted in his mind, the divine power flowing orderly within his body, its speed rapidly increasing.
Not enough, still a little short.
Lu Ran felt like a balloon about to burst.
Just a little more, just a little!
"Gudong! Gudong" Lu Ran drank with more effort.
Break through!
"Buzz!!"
Lu Ran's body stiffened, and even his breathing stopped, fearing any slight movement would cause his body to explode.
"Huff~ Huff~" The little Blaze Phoenix was delighted, flapping its hollow, beautiful wings, circling around Lu Ran.
The mist in the room became denser.
A smile appeared on Lu Ran's face.
As expected of a powerful magical treasure, the little Blaze Phoenix was truly amazing!
The bottleneck was broken!
Next was the advancement stage, lasting for several days, during which Lu Ran would reap the benefits and be nourished.
Of course, he must focus solely on this, leaving everything outside to the capable generals of the Flame Gate.
Since entering the Holy Spirit Mountain, Lu Ran had been fighting and recruiting talents, continuously expanding his influence.
Wasn't this the moment he had been striving for?
Lu Ran slowly closed his eyes, absorbing the energy from the heavens and earth.
Time passed as he worked hard to improve himself.
One day, two days...
Perhaps it was because Lu Ran was too focused, or perhaps it was because Chamber One was hidden deep within the mountain, isolated from the world.
In any case, with the Evil Awareness Technique sealed, Lu Ran was not disturbed in the slightest.
Until the third day.
Just as Lu Ran was about to finish, feeling that he was about to succeed, the mountain suddenly shook.
"Boom!"
The earth trembled, quite terrifying.
Lu Ran kept his eyes tightly shut, forcing himself to ignore everything outside at this critical moment.
Fortunately, Cloud Sea Cliff only shook for a moment and then stopped.
Lu Ran maintained his focus, undisturbed, still gradually expanding his meridians and nourishing his body, constantly enhancing his physical strength.
The Blaze Phoenix Pattern Gourd had no messy thoughts.
This little glutton was always carefree, nestled in Lu Ran's embrace, feasting away, truly enjoying the "glory and wealth."
Including the several blades that Lu Ran carried with him, they also benefited from the energy bestowed by the heavens, thanks to their master.
The divine weapons naturally gained from this.
The Eight Wastelands Annihilating Blade and the Cloud Sea Cleansing Blade, as ordinary weapons, also benefited from this advancement environment.
"Huff!!"
In the afternoon, Lu Ran suddenly opened his eyes wide.
His pitch-black pupils seemed to be surging with power.
River Realm, Third Stage!
Lu Ran felt the surging divine power within him, overwhelming and mighty.
He clenched his fists, feeling the power within, and had the urge to punch and shatter the ground.
"Nightmare."
"I'm here!" Deng Yuxiang responded immediately.
"I've advanced successfully. What's the situation outside?" Lu Ran asked.
"Congratulations." Deng Yuxiang's voice carried a hint of joy, and she continued, "This morning, a Sea of Fury Flame Dragon came searching. It should be at the initial stage of the Sea Realm.
Cong Long led Xun Luo's two generals to battle, and everything went smoothly. The Sea of Fury Flame Dragon has been shot and killed by Luo Shen Jiang."
Lu Ran: "..."
Sea of Fury Flame Dragon?
If nothing unexpected happened, it should have come from the sea.
With the Nine Great Fish blocking the sea, the Ink Carp Clan's control over the sky above the sea seemed insufficient.
Not to mention, the opponent was a Sea Realm demon.
And it was Luo Shen! Such a terrifying artillery, truly capable of destroying heaven and earth.
As I recall, it was precisely because of Luo Shen's overwhelming strength, which could easily disrupt the balance of the mortal realm, that he was banished to the Holy Spirit Mountain.
As a mere chess piece, Luo Ying would transform into a butcher in this realm, aiding the gods in eliminating exceptionally powerful humans.
There would also come a day when Luo Ying would be slain by another butcher.
Ending her life of servitude.
[I have collected the vengeful spirits of the Sea of Fury Flame and placed them in coins for you to retrieve.] Deng Yuxiang transmitted her message again.
[Have there been any humans causing trouble for us these days?]
[No.]
[Hmm, let's have Cong Long arrange the rest. I'll stay in the seclusion chamber for a while longer.]
[Yes.]
Lu Ran did not slack off in the slightest and reentered his cultivation state, consolidating his power while stabilizing his mental state.
When he emerged from seclusion, it was already the dead of night.
The sky was shrouded in cloud mist, making the night as dark as it could be.
Lu Ran did not disturb the others in the cliff, returning to Cloud Sea Residence alone. But as soon as he appeared, he sensed a hidden presence!
He did not perceive it with his eyes or nose.
Instead, Lu Ran felt a faint yet violent aura in the darkness, extremely sinister!
"Evil Shadow?" Lu Ran suppressed the feeling of his bones turning cold and called out softly.
"Master." A shadow appeared and knelt down, bowing his head.
The sudden address left Lu Ran stunned.
He corrected, "Sect Leader!"
Yan Shuangzi spoke softly, "Sect Leader."
Lu Ran helped the woman up, and an idea struck him, "You're my sister's best friend, so I'll give you a special privilege! When no one's around, you can call me Little Lu Ran."
Yan Shuangzi's lips moved slightly, but in the end, she said nothing.
Lu Ran naturally noticed this and, seeing the potential for drama, his heart secretly rejoiced.
He wasn't in a hurry and changed the topic, "Have you been here all this time? What did you want to talk to me about?"
Yan Shuangzi presented the Silent Night Blade, "I've established a connection with the divine weapon gifted by the Sect Leader, and now I'm returning the eyes to you."
Lu Ran was quite surprised and took the blade, "You've already chatted with the Cold Moon Saber? What's today's date?"
"April 19th," Yan Shuangzi replied softly, then added, "This blade is now named Evil Moon."
It was already April 19th.
Lu Ran walked to the side, "Come, let's sit and talk."
In the southeast corner of the courtyard, there was a stone table and several plump stone stools, like big drums.
"Is that so, Teacher Yan?" Lu Ran smiled, trying to lighten the atmosphere, "How did you do it?"
Yan Shuangzi sat properly on the stone stool, "This blade has been in a dormant state, and I've been trying to communicate with it.
Until a few days ago, it finally showed a hint of movement and asked me, questioning why I was in such a mental state."
Lu Ran listened silently, looking at the woman with sunken eyes.
Yan Shuangzi placed the Evil Moon Blade on the stone table, "I told it about my past experiences."
Upon hearing this, Lu Ran sighed deeply in his heart.
Reopening old wounds and reliving those dark days must have been extremely painful.
Yan Shuangzi should have been extremely reluctant!
Yet, she received the order to subdue and tame this divine weapon.
Thinking of this, Lu Ran felt a sense of unease.
Yan Shuangzi extended her slender fingers and gently wiped the blade, which curved like a crescent moon, "Evil Moon said that someone like me is worthy of it."
"You are worthy of everything," Lu Ran said solemnly.
It had nothing to do with power or whether she was a swordswoman.
Yan Shuangzi had a resilient heart and an incredibly powerful soul.
Yan Shuangzi slightly raised her head, her sunken eyes looking towards Lu Ran, "Can I stay by your side, Sect Leader?"
Lu Ran: "Huh?"
Each guardian of the Flame Gate had their own small courtyard, all located around the Cloud Sea Residence.
He pondered for a moment and said softly, "You've just returned to the River Realm. Your primary task is to stabilize your mental state and cultivate."
Yan Shuangzi lowered her head, "Sect Leader should know how I returned to the River Realm and the path I took."
Lu Ran: "..."
He already understood what she was trying to say.
"I implore the Sect Leader to let me stay by your side."
"Fine, fine," Lu Ran finally nodded.
"Thank you, Sect Leader, for granting my wish!"
Silence fell upon the courtyard.
The evening breeze blew, carrying the salty humidity of the sea.
After a while, Lu Ran spoke up, "You are now in the River Realm, and your emotions will affect the surrounding environment. Your violent aura is too strong, and you must suppress it.
Only when you're on a scouting mission or executing a task can you hide it well."
Yan Shuangzi immediately agreed.
Lu Ran muttered softly, "Hurry up and change!
You're content, but I can't sleep a wink with this."
In the pitch-black darkness, a menacing figure lurked, watching from the shadows.
Who could bear it? Yan Shuangzi's lips moved again, and after a moment, she lowered her head even further.
"Alright, I'm going to rest now."
"Do as you please."
(End of Chapter)
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