Chapter 82: Little Ruyi

Chapter 82: Little Ruyi



Lu Ran instinctively leaned back, but he was still splattered with blood.

He tapped his foot and lightly retreated, hovering in the air.

The demonic corpse collapsed with a loud crash, stirring up a cloud of dust.

"Hmm," Lu Ran slightly raised his head, savoring the moment.

The Soulshattering Demon's soul had already been captured and confined within the God and Devil Sculpture Park, swallowed into the belly of the demon statue.

Lu Ran reached into his neck, removed the Divine Energy Orb, and pressed it against the demonic corpse.

The Soulshattering Demon's physical body quickly dissolved, transforming entirely into energy and being sucked into the orb.

Only a magic crystal fell to the ground, which Lu Ran picked up and put into his pocket.

From flesh to soul, and even the magic crystal cultivated and condensed, everything was claimed by Lu Ran.

Such a scene, such actions... Who was the real "demon"?

Lu Ran embedded the Divine Energy Orb back into the red rope and pendant clasp around his neck, all the while listening intently.

Then, he turned and left.

Indeed, my human companions were holding me back!

In the darkness, in the corners, in places where no one was paying attention, that's when I could unleash my full power!

It turned out that I was the one who couldn't bear to be seen.

Lu Ran pursed his lips, his eyes scanning the surroundings, like a shadowy figure swiftly moving through the forest.

Finally, as he neared the depths of the forest, the sheep's bleating grew louder, eventually drawing the attention of the battle group and the Soulshattering Demons.

"Haha!" Iron Fang laughed excitedly, even a bit wildly.

He swung his battle axe forcefully, chopping down.

"Brother Lu is back!" Deng Yutang was equally exhilarated, and his attack speed increased.

At this moment, the battlefield was filled with demonic corpses.

The enemy had suffered over half casualties, and only six or seven demons remained defiantly resisting in front of a row of lotus petals.

Why were they becoming more courageous in battle, showing no signs of fear?

Because the Red Handkerchief believer, Deng Yutang, continuously unleashed the Divine Technique: Red Handkerchief Command!

His battle roars not only boosted his teammates' fighting spirit but also pushed the demons' combat will to the limit!

Wasn't this a form of overkill?

Listen to me: You can fight, you are strong, and you fear nothing!

So, come and die.

The Red Handkerchief believer's battle roars were incredibly powerful, with extraordinary effects!

But Lu Ran's appearance seemed to invigorate everyone even more than the Divine Technique: Red Handkerchief Command!

Even though Lu Ran remained in the darkness, unseen by others, that familiar sheep's bleat filled everyone with excitement!

"My brother is the best!" Qiao Yuansi cheered, suddenly spreading her fingers.

A Mystic Fire Lantern flew behind the enemy lines and exploded.

Along with it, a blast of flame from a Bursting Flame Talisman thrown by Jiang Ruyi also detonated.

"Boom!"

Jiang Ruyi stood in the air, her feet on a lotus petal, closely observing the battlefield situation without searching for Lu Ran.

But her heart felt greatly relieved.

"Swoosh! Swoosh!"

Flying swords weaved through the air, slaughtering demons according to their master's guidance.

Guan Yiren stood atop a long sword, hovering in the air, her expressionless face now with flickering cold eyes.

As a Sword One believer, she never thought that fighting Stream Realm and Mist Realm demons was anything worth boasting about.

The one who had single-handedly led away three River Realm demons was the true foundation of this victory!

As Guan Yiren thought this, her eyebrows furrowed slightly.

This feeling... was it a sense of security?

It was rather interesting.

All along, in Qiao Yuansi's trio, Guan Yiren was the one they relied on and looked up to.

"Flap, flap, flap!"

The black crow flapped its wings and landed on Lu Ran's shoulder. "Are you injured?"

"No," Lu Ran said, placing a hand in front of his face.

He tugged the red handkerchief that had slipped down to his nose bridge, pulling it up to cover his eyes again.

Cai Yunfei asked, "Where did you get all that blood on you?"

"You engaged in a head-on confrontation with the Soulshattering Demon?"

"Shh!" Lu Ran tilted his head to listen, signaling for silence with his mouth.

Cai Yunfei: ???

Did you re-cover your eyes just to prevent me from questioning you?

"We'll debrief after the battle." Lu Ran quickly moved towards the right front.

Cai Yunfei was choked speechless and immediately took flight.

Lu Ran arrived at the southwest side of the battlefield, positioned behind the Soulshattering Demon swarm.

Shouting here would be more effective; once the Soulshattering Demons were attracted, they would naturally turn around, exposing their backs to the Human squad.

Within a few short minutes, the remaining Soulshattering Demons were completely annihilated.

"Haha!" Niu Zhengzheng burst into laughter, slapping the back of his head, "That was satisfying!"

From the initial fear and trepidation to the valiant fight against the enemy, and then to the defeat of the enemy, nothing could be more exhilarating than victory after an intense clash.

"Where's my brother?"

Qiao Yuansi was the first to shout.

"He's here." A familiar voice sounded, and a pitch-black figure emerged from the darkness.

His clothes were disheveled, stained with blood.

In an instant, everyone's expressions changed.

"Brother!" Qiao Yuansi quickly summoned a Mystic Fire Lantern. This time, she held the lantern's handle with one hand.

The eight-faceted lantern, which emitted a dark red glow, abruptly turned a greenish color.

Lantern Divine Art: Firefly Cage!

This was a healing technique: the creatures illuminated by the light would have their wounds heal faster.

"I'm not injured." Lu Ran immediately spoke up.

Qiao Yuansi had already rushed to Lu Ran's side, her face filled with concern.

Holding the lantern, she carefully examined Lu Ran's body from top to bottom.

Jiang Ruyi's expression was rigid, and her voice, rarely, carried a hint of iciness:

"Didn't I tell you not to engage in close combat?"

"Mhm." Lu Ran slightly lowered his head, "The battlefield changes rapidly; I just arrived there."

Lu Ran didn't blame Jiang Ruyi.

After all, she was concerned and worried, fearing that Lu Ran might encounter an accident.

More importantly, the two had unequal information.

Jiang Ruyi only knew that Lu Ran was a Divine Sheep follower; how could she know that behind him stood a God and Devil Sculpture Park?

Everyone was clear about the Divine Art of the Divine Sheep sect.

Naturally, Jiang Ruyi believed that Lu Ran had fought the Soulshattering Demons head-on, and the blood on his body further confirmed this.

How could she know that Lu Ran had cast his spell from a distance?

Lu Ran had crushed the bull's eye with a dog's bite, and the evil teeth had torn apart the bull's head, devouring the meat.

The Soulshattering Demon struggled in its death throes, still wanting to fight to the death, but Lu Ran didn't give it a chance.

He took the initiative and stepped forward, unleashing the Soulshatter Demon Hoof Technique.

When it came to combat, Lu Ran was truly cautious.

"Did you kill the River Realm Soulshattering Demon?" Niu Zhengzheng stared at Lu Ran in disbelief, "Three of them?"

Everyone's gaze fixed on Lu Ran.

Especially Jiang Ruyi, who was genuinely angry and still felt apprehensive.

"No, no." Lu Ran quickly waved his hand, speaking softly, "Two of them fled."

Niu Zhengzheng: ???

What do you mean?

If those two hadn't fled, would you have killed them too?

"I was very careful, don't worry." Lu Ran defended himself, "There's no light source in the forest, so the Soulshattering Demons can't see clearly, reducing their threat significantly."

Suddenly, Qiao Yuansi reached out and pulled off the red handkerchief from Lu Ran's face.

Lu Ran was a bit taken aback and looked down at his sister.

Qiao Yuansi's beautiful eyes also carried a hint of annoyance: "Don't do this again next time; you're making me worry to death!"

"My mistake, my mistake." Lu Ran repeatedly apologized.

A cold voice suddenly rang out: "Extraordinary people naturally do extraordinary things.

There's no need for excessive worry."

"Hey, Sister Guan Yiren!" Qiao Yuansi stomped her feet in anger, turning to the female sword immortal, "Why are you speaking up for him?"

Guan Yiren slowly descended, remaining silent.

"Ahem." Lu Ran sensed the awkward atmosphere and coughed lightly.

He placed his hand on Qiao Yuansi's head, smiling, "Give your brother some face; let's discuss this when we get back, okay?"

"Hmph!" Qiao Yuansi shoved the Firefly Cage into Lu Ran's embrace and turned away.

"Pfft~"

The Firefly Cage suddenly shattered, turning into countless green specks of light that showered over Lu Ran's body.

Lu Ran carefully felt the sensation, as if bathed in a spring breeze.

"Let's clean up the battlefield and head back; we won't venture deeper into the forest." Lu Ran's gaze swept over the remaining few.

Niu Zhengzheng, Deng Yutang, and Tian Tian immediately followed his orders and sprang into action.

Even though Lu Ran wasn't the captain or the commander, his words carried significant weight.

Only Jiang Ruyi, still feeling apprehensive, remained angry, staring at Lu Ran.

Seeing Jiang Ruyi's stubborn expression, Lu Ran smiled awkwardly:

"You too, there are so many people here; let's discuss this when we get home, okay?"

Jiang Ruyi: ???

Who wants to go home with you?

Holding the Divine Energy Orb, Jiang Ruyi turned and went to absorb the Soulshattering Demon's remains.

Lu Ran twirled his hand, speaking softly, "Two of them fled."

Lu Ran's hand, and his voice carried a hint of helplessness.)



Niu Zhengzheng: ???

What do you mean?

If those two hadn't fled, would you have killed them too?

"I was very careful, don't worry." Lu Ran defended himself, "There's no light source in the forest, so the Soulshattering Demons can't see clearly, reducing their threat significantly."

Suddenly, Qiao Yuansi reached out and pulled off the red handkerchief from Lu Ran's face.

Lu Ran was a bit taken aback and looked down at his sister.

Qiao Yuansi's beautiful eyes also carried a hint of annoyance: "Don't do this again next time; you're making me worry to death!"

"My mistake, my mistake." Lu Ran repeatedly apologized.

A cold voice suddenly rang out: "Extraordinary people naturally do extraordinary things.

There's no need for excessive worry."

"Hey, Sister Guan Yiren!" Qiao Yuansi stomped her feet in anger, turning to the female sword immortal, "Why are you speaking up for him?"

Guan Yiren slowly descended, remaining silent.

"Ahem." Lu Ran sensed the awkward atmosphere and coughed lightly.

He placed his hand on Qiao Yuansi's head, smiling, "Give your brother some face; let's discuss this when we get back, okay?"

"Hmph!" Qiao Yuansi shoved the Firefly Cage into Lu Ran's embrace and turned away.

"Pfft~"

The Firefly Cage suddenly shattered, turning into countless green specks of light that showered over Lu Ran's body.

Lu Ran carefully felt the sensation, as if bathed in a spring breeze.

"Let's clean up the battlefield and head back; we won't venture deeper into the forest." Lu Ran's gaze swept over the remaining few.

Niu Zhengzheng, Deng Yutang, and Tian Tian immediately followed his orders and sprang into action.

Even though Lu Ran wasn't the captain or the commander, his words carried significant weight.

Only Jiang Ruyi, still feeling apprehensive, remained angry, staring at Lu Ran.

Seeing Jiang Ruyi's stubborn expression, Lu Ran smiled awkwardly:

"You too, there are so many people here; let's discuss this when we get home, okay?"

Jiang Ruyi: ???

Who wants to go home with you?

Holding the Divine Energy Orb, Jiang Ruyi turned to absorb the Soulshattering Demon's remains.

Lu Ran twirled the dagger in his hand, letting out a soft sigh.

In the end, it was still his insufficient strength... Hmm, maybe not?

No matter how powerful he became, she would still worry and be concerned, right?

Lu Ran looked at Jiang Ruyi's graceful figure, a smile on his face.

Little Ruyi,

I'll bring you home sooner or later.

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