Chapter 89: Night of the Fang-faced Man

Chapter 89: Night of the Fang-faced Man

Day and night alternated, with the stars and moon traversing the sky.

In the blink of an eye, it was the 15th day of the 9th month of the Chinese Lunar Calendar.

In the early morning, the alarm bells ringing throughout the city disturbed Lu Ran, who was diligently cultivating.

"Ah~~~"

Lu Ran stretched his body with a scowl, having spent another sleepless night, leaving him feeling weary.

The mortal flesh and blood body continued to limit Lu Ran.

He yearned to cultivate endlessly, wishing to use divine energy to expand his meridians and strengthen his physique.

However, mental exhaustion compelled him to catch up on sleep.

It's like being addicted to a game system...

"Divine Sheep, good morning," Lu Ran said as he stood up and respectfully bowed towards the shrine.

Then, he walked to the window, gazing at the rainy scene outside.

The sky was filled with gray haze, and a light drizzle fell.

Rain Alley City was as usual, and on this night, the moon would likely remain hidden.

"Huh?" Lu Ran suddenly leaned forward and looked up at the sky, shrouded in dark clouds.

Dark Art of Malevolence, activate!

Lu Ran focused his eyes, witnessing a "Warrior Performer" flying through the air.

Yes, it was the kind of "Warrior Performer" seen in opera performances.

The person was dressed in elaborate opera attire.

Behind them, several command flags were inserted, fluttering in the slanting wind and drizzle.

"A First Rank God Wu Sheng's Follower?" Lu Ran was surprised.

Judging from their demeanor, the person's strength was undoubtedly exceptional!

Did a small city like Rain Alley City require the protection of a First Rank God's follower?

Even someone like Deng Yuxiang, a Second Rank God Northwind's Follower, would consider it a waste of talent to guard Rain Alley City.

After all, Rain Alley City had a small population, attracting weaker demons.

The night of the 15th, when ghosts roamed, was merely an anomaly.

However, Deng Yuxiang's situation was indeed special, as Rain Alley was her hometown.

From this perspective, the Divine Citizen Bureau did show some warmth, allowing the Great Nightmare to protect its hometown.

Generally, the highest-ranked Moon Gazers assigned to Rain Alley City were Third Rank God's disciples.

And this person flying in the air...

"No way," Lu Ran thought, sensing an ominous premonition.

So early in the morning, a follower of a First Rank God Wu Sheng was spotted.

Could something happen again tonight?

The more Lu Ran thought about it, the more anxious he became.

He immediately grabbed his phone and sent a message to Chang Ying:

"Chang Da Fu, do you have time to divine Rain Alley City's fortunes?"

Lu Ran waited patiently for a reply, but his mind couldn't help but recall the impressive figure of the Warrior Performer.

There were four First Rank Gods, not just the God Sword One.

The Capital City's Sword Immortal, Chang'an's Gun Saint, Songshan's Warrior Monk, and Guangfo's Warrior Performer.

These four stood at the pinnacle of the Xia Dynasty's divine sequence.

The locations where their divine sculptures stood were also the four most densely populated regions in the world of Xia.

Every 15th night, these four regions

were bustling with activity! It was a true demon-infested world, plagued by evil spirits.

In fact, there was a popular rhyme about the first three rows of Xia's divine sequence:

"A saint, a sage, and two martial heroes,

Four warriors guard the borders with might.

Eight celestial demons, ever-elusive,

Twelve earth fiends, slayers of evil spirits."

This short rhyme encompassed all the gods in the divine sequence's first three rows.

Xia's territory was vast, with nearly a hundred deities.

The 28 gods mentioned here were recognized by the Xia people as powerful deities!

They were the gods that every young person wished to summon upon ascending the Shrine.

As for the gods in the fourth row and beyond,

such as the Fourth-Class Deity Sword Lotus and the Fifth-Class Deity Red Handkerchief worshipped by Lu Ran's squad members,

they didn't even make it into the rhyme.

It's like they lacked prestige~

As for the Divine Sheep worshipped by Lu Ran himself, it was even more prestigious!

When students ascended the Shrine, no one would dare summon this "notorious" Ninth-Rank God.

"Buzz~"

Suddenly, Lu Ran's phone buzzed.

He immediately unlocked it and saw a message from Chang Ying: "I'm so sorry, my skills are lacking, and my divination might not be accurate."

Upon reading this reply, Lu Ran's heart skipped a beat.

Having interacted with Chang Ying before, he understood her divination style.

When Chang Ying drew an excellent fortune, she would confidently claim her accuracy!

So, when would she admit to being inaccurate?

Only when she drew a bad fortune!

This was similar to the superstition of "left eye twitching for wealth, right eye twitching for disaster."

If my left eye twitches, I'm bound to get rich.

What? My right eye twitched?

Come on, this is pure superstition. Who believes in such things?

Lu Ran tapped on his phone screen, advising Chang Ying: "Tonight, don't stand by the window like before.

Stay indoors with your parents by the shrine."

Chang Ying: "Yes, sir, Captain! I'll be well-behaved and listen to you!"

It was evident that she cherished this opportunity to join the team, at least when interacting with Lu Ran, she was obedient.

Everyone knew who the "True Sidekick" was.

Lu Ran scrolled through his phone and added a classmate in their grade's group chat.

The person quickly accepted the friend request and sent a message first.

Bai Manni: "What's the matter?"

Ran: "How do you feel? In your heart."

Bai Manni: "Not good."

Ran: "Try a heart-calming incantation and compare it to last month's ghostly procession. See if it feels better or worse."

After a moment, Bai Manni replied: "Feelings are hard to compare, but overall, it's similar.

But as you know, I'm naturally prone to anxiety."

Ran: "Being cautious is always good. Stay safe."

Bai Manni: "Wishing you safety too. By the way, take good care of Chang Ying.

She's a bit restless and unclear about her role.

I think she's better suited for a supporting role, but she prefers to charge ahead, which is a headache."

With a heavy heart, Lu Ran managed to force a smile.

Chang Ying's inclusion in Lu Ran's squad might very well incite jealousy and envy from his former teammates.

But Captain Bai Man Ni, being the considerate person she was, genuinely cared for Chang Ying without any trace of pettiness.

This had to do with their individual temperaments.

It was also influenced by the broader context of the times.

History has repeatedly shown that wherever there are people, there will always be endless conflicts and bloodshed.

Only in the face of immense disasters do most people cease their internal struggles and unite for survival.

Lu Ran heaved a deep sigh, placing his phone on the windowsill as he gazed at the dark clouds in the sky.

Time passed relentlessly, second by second, never stopping.

Day gradually turned into night.

Lu Ran had taken a nap in the afternoon, but it wasn't a restful sleep.

As night fell, Lu Ran returned to the window, still holding the lazy Little Li Hua in his arms.

The cabinet bearing the Divine Sheep Shrine was positioned against the window, leaning against the wall.

In other words, the divine statue was right beside Lu Ran, giving him a sense of reassurance.

"Wuuuuu~"

A strange roar, accompanied by the sound of intense explosions, echoed faintly in the distance.

Lu Ran placed Little Li Hua on the windowsill and patted her little bottom, "Go on, go play by yourself."

"Meow~" Little Li Hua looked up at Lu Ran.

You're so kind, letting me snuggle in your arms.

You've become so capable, you don't want to hold me anymore?

"It'll scare you." Lu Ran gently pushed her away, showing no mercy as he shooed the little cat.

Then, Lu Ran's eyes transformed into slanted pupils.

Divine Technique: Netherworld Eye!

A pair of lifeless sheep eyes appeared, exuding a deathly aura that sent shivers down one's spine.

In this world, no one would willingly stare into Lu Ran's eyes.

And no one would dare to open that door.

Behind it lay the God and Devil Sculpture Park, a hellish place where wandering souls roamed.

Lu Ran carefully observed his surroundings.

His field of vision wasn't particularly wide, as a residential building stood directly in front of him.

However, Lu Ran could look to the left of the building.

After a few minutes, Lu Ran placed his hands on the windowsill, intently staring at the left side.

The Evil Law of Malevolence seemed to coexist with the Divine Technique: Netherworld Eye.

Through the hazy night rain, Lu Ran spotted a transparent soul floating slowly into the night sky not far outside the neighborhood.

It was the soul of a Shadow Eye Ghost, and at this moment, it was wailing with its face covered, looking pitiful.

Having just died, it seemed to be still immersed in the agony of its final moments, unable to break free.

"Don't look." Lu Ran suddenly reached out to block the view.

Little Li Hua, who had jumped onto the windowsill again, didn't even have a chance to see her owner's face before Lu Ran covered her fluffy little face.

Unbeknownst to him, Lu Ran's strength had grown to the point where he seemed to possess the ability of foresight.

"You really are a rebellious one, aren't you?"

Lu Ran smiled helplessly, once again embracing Little Li Hua, his palm covering her eyes.

As the battle intensified, Lu Ran felt as if he had entered another world.

Those eerie slanted pupils witnessed a world that ordinary people couldn't see.

Another Dimensional World

Countless descending demons were being slaughtered by humans, and the wailing souls of the dead roamed the night.

It was a hundred times more terrifying than any ghost story in the world! Lu Ran experienced a tremendous visual and mental shock.

Yet, the Little Li Hua in his arms enjoyed the warmth, falling into a deep sleep under Lu Ran's caresses.

It was as if all the noises outside the window had nothing to do with her, blocked out by her owner's warm embrace.

As the night deepened, the darkness became more oppressive.

The rain grew heavier, washing away the blood on the streets and alleys of the small town, muffling the cries and howls of ghosts and wolves.

"Hmm?" Lu Ran suddenly turned his gaze back to the front.

Under a large tree in the neighborhood's lawn, a figure quietly materialized.

It was humanoid, tall and robust.

It wore a tattered bamboo hat on its head and a straw raincoat, resembling a valiant warrior from ancient times.

This attire perfectly suited the rainy night.

However, beneath the bamboo hat was a wild and ugly face, its skin turning blue.

Its mouth bore a pair of frightening fangs.

Demon Clan Fang-faced Man!

"Hmm?" The Fang-faced Man scanned the surroundings, then paused.

In this residential area, where each house glowed with a cozy light, one particular house on the first floor naturally caught its attention.

And it was at that moment that Lu Ran's black slanted pupils locked eyes with the Fang-faced Man's green eyes!

"Huff!"

The Fang-faced Man tossed its bamboo hat aside, exuding a formidable aura as it strode towards Lu Ran.

Lu Ran, however, remained motionless, showing no reaction.

He gently stroked Little Li Hua in his arms, coldly observing the approaching demon.

"Sigh" The Fang-faced Man, who had been walking with great strides, suddenly stopped in its tracks.

Clearly, it had sensed something! This house was not ordinary.

A powerful presence emanated an endless aura of dignity, conveying a clear message: This place is under my protection!

The Fang-faced Man's instinct to seek benefits and avoid harm was trying to save its life.

It dared not approach any closer, instead pacing back and forth, its inner struggle evident.

"Meow?" Little Li Hua seemed to have been awakened by the hoarse roar.

"It's okay." Lu Ran covered the cat's eyes and soothed it gently, "Sleep, sleep."

"Meow~" Little Li Hua snuggled in Lu Ran's arms, purring softly in a dazed murmur.

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