Summit of the Old Gods

Three days later, Soul-locking Mountain.

On the mist-covered cliff, a man and a woman stood silently, saying nothing.

Wang Longxiang gazed at the peaks shrouded in cold fog, a trace of sorrow rising in his heart.

She knew that Lu Ran was about to leave.

He was the Master of Ran Sect, with ambitions to conquer the entire Holy Spirit Continent, and even pierce through the Cloud Sea that ruled over all beings and sweep away the dust within it.

How could he linger within this small Soul-locking Mountain?

"Phew~"

A chilly wind blew by, bringing with it the damp, cold mist.

Wang Longxiang raised her hand and tucked a strand of disheveled long hair behind her ear.

The noble disciple of Nu Ying, she ought not to crave a moment of peace.

The Nu Ying sect, born to honor!

To battle on the battlefield all her life, wrapped in a horsehide shroud, that's the fate of a Nu Ying disciple.

It's just...

Wang Longxiang slightly turned her head to look at the young man in straw raincoat beside her.

His eyes remained bright, utterly out of place with the gloomy Soul-locking Mountain.

Peace and tranquility,

seemed not so bad after all.

Long ago, Wang Longxiang was the reliance of all, with expectant eyes on her, and lives of companions on her shoulders.

Since Lu Ran arrived here, everything changed.

Wang Longxiang discovered that she too had someone to rely on, and this perilous Soul-locking Mountain didn't seem as frightening anymore.

Unfortunately, he was about to leave.

"I will awaken the Divine Sculpture of Nu Ying as soon as possible and return to sign the Inheritance Contract with you," Lu Ran spoke softly.

Of course, he sensed the gaze of the red-robed female general.

In just three days of contact, this eminent Sea Realm Nu Ying had undergone some changes.

She was once like a child struggling alone outside.

Vajra Unbreakable, immune to a hundred poisons.

Until one day, the child returned home or saw their family, that strong outer shell gradually crumbled...

"Longxiang?" Lu Ran called.

"Thank you, Sect Leader." Wang Longxiang snapped back to reality, bowing her head in acknowledgment.

"Yesterday you personally visited Tiangang City and saw the living conditions and atmosphere there firsthand. Your brothers will live well there; you need not worry."

"Yes." Wang Longxiang's expression was filled with gratitude.

Those brothers who followed her and shed blood and tears, now had a peaceful home.

"Your Nu Ying sect is known for its noble virtue, I won't force you to leave, and staying here is very beneficial for your growth as well."

Wang Longxiang's ability to reach Sea Realm·Third Rank was indeed surprising to Lu Ran.

"In a word: This was a height only He Qifeng could achieve!"

Looking at it this way, Wang Longxiang willingly stationed here, dedicating herself to her cause wholeheartedly, and her Dao Heart was polished to an exceptionally brilliant shine by this Soul-locking Mountain!

Of course, Lu Ran had to lend her a helping hand, to escort her safely.

"Stay here, and be sure to stay safe. If there's any need, let me know promptly," Lu Ran said while untying the scabbard at his waist.

Wang Longxiang, like an ancient general, knelt and bowed, her words resonant: "Thank you, Sect Leader, for bestowing the blade!"

Lu Ran: "..."

He held the Silent Night Blade and looked at the red-robed female general, stunned for a while.

A moment later, Lu Ran squatted down and whispered a negotiation: "Um... would it be okay if you just borrowed it? If you want a Divine Weapon, I'll go find one for you."

Wang Longxiang then realized why Lu Ran was hesitant.

She quickly replied, "Yes, just borrowing! Longxiang does not seek the Sect Leader's Divine Weapon, and the Sect Leader has already gifted us the Divine Weapon Halberd."

In the past, the Divine Weapon Halberd of Jingxian Island's Feng Zhihuan was always left in Niu Zhengzheng's care.

The day before yesterday, Lu Ran brought over that Sky-piercing Halberd and gifted it to Wang Longxiang.

The Nu Ying sect primarily practices sword skills, but they are also proficient with other weapons, and their sect's ultimate technique was the Hundred Thousand Strong Armament Tomb, mastering all sorts of arms including swords, spears, and halberds.

Now that Divine Weapon Halberd was in the hands of Yue Yi.

Making full use of resources.

"Mm-hmm." Lu Ran handed over the blade, "The blade's name is Silent Night, it enjoys quiet, so don't disturb it in ordinary times."

"Understood." Wang Longxiang received the Silent Night Blade with both hands and nodded obediently.

Lu Ran stood up: "Well, I'm off then."

Wang Longxiang abruptly raised her head, her beautiful eyes locking onto Lu Ran.

Lu Ran looked towards the back, where, not far in the forest stood seven Nu Ying disciples and eight Wu Huo steeds.

These were the warhorses Lu Ran gifted to Longxiang's Eight Riders.

And what Dragon's Eight Riders received wasn't just powerful mounts, but a total of eight Ghost Moon Foxes as well!

The Evil Demon Ghost Moon Foxes could foresee danger and also had healing skills.

What's commendable is that the Ghost Moon Fox clan was highly intelligent, able to follow Lu Ran's intentions and cooperate wholeheartedly with Longxiang's Eight Riders!

Such a strong support would also increase the survival rate of Longxiang's Eight Riders.

"Farewell to the Sect Leader!"

Seeing Lu Ran look over, led by Yue Yi, the crowd saluted in unison.

Lu Ran smiled and nodded, a bronze mirror forming by his side."

Wang Longxiang looked at Lu Ran's silhouette and opened her mouth, eventually murmuring softly, "Take care on the journey."

"Mm." By Lu Ran's side, the Landing Mirror took shape, and two women in straw raincoats arrived one after another, immediately stepping out.

Lu Ran turned to look at the red-robed female general: "Wait for me, take care."

"Yes." Wang Longxiang nodded gently, watching Lu Ran step into the mirror.

The Landing Mirror silently shattered.

This Soul-locking Mountain seemed to revert to its sinister form once more.

"Sigh..." Wang Longxiang let out a deep sigh, feeling a void in her heart.

For a long time, Yue Yi stepped forward: "Valley Master."

"Don't call me Valley Master." Wang Longxiang, holding the Silent Night Blade, looked at the nearby riders, "He gave us a name."

A Sea Realm Third Rank General Wang Longxiang.

Three people at the Peak of River Realm, and four at higher sub-levels of River Realm.

The unit name—Dragon's Eight Riders!

Meanwhile, west of Soul-locking Mountain, at the mountainous entrance.

Lu Ran had just prepared two more Wu Huo steeds, and rode off.

Deng Yuxiang waved her hand, and the black crow on her shoulder fluttered into the sky. She looked at Lu Ran beside her and uttered four words:

"Casting affection everywhere."

"Huh?" Lu Ran turned to look at the Big Nightmare.

But saw Deng Yuxiang clamp her legs around the horse's belly and head west.

"No, when did I?" Lu Ran spurred his horse to catch up.

"Humph." Deng Yuxiang snorted coldly, a light sigh in her heart.

Deng Yuxiang could understand Wang Longxiang's gaze towards Lu Ran.

In this cruel Spirit Mountain, especially within the perilous Soul-locking Mountain, Wang Longxiang and others struggled daily, and now suddenly met someone like Lu Ran...

Changing the fate of the disciples in the valley, relieving her worries, gifting divine weapon warhorses, guarding her ideals and career.

Not letting her fight alone, being her most loyal and powerful support.

Who could remain indifferent if it were anyone else?

No need to involve any romantic entanglement.

These overly outstanding Da Xia's genius, all have their fervent passion and grand aspirations.

But who made her, Wang Longxiang, a valiant and spirited young woman?

"Sis?" Lu Ran hurriedly caught up, "Don't say such things!"

"Hmm?" Deng Yuxiang looked at Lu Ran's anxious appearance, and her gaze became playful.

Lu Ran pleaded, "Stop joking, I haven't even married yet, and you want me to get a divorce..."

Deng Yuxiang glared at him, "Look at you being so useless!"

"Pfft~" A light laughter faintly came through.

Lu Ran: "..."

Deng Yuxiang also held back her laughter, turned her head to look ahead: "Let's go, we should visit Bee Elephant Valley."

"Oh."

About a hundred kilometers away, in a picturesque rainforest.

Deep in one valley, many Humans were industriously building a quite magnificent palace.

It was clear that the palace had taken shape, and the busy Humans around were diligent as worker ants, continuously transporting stones and wood.

"Snap! Snap!"

The crisp sound of a whip echoed, accompanied by a man's stern shout: "Hurry up! It must be completed in three days!"

In the depths of the rainforest, a dark-skinned, excessively tall girl, wearing shabby, ill-fitting clothes, was diligently chopping down trees with a Mountain Opening Axe.

Towering trees were unable to withstand two of the girl's swings before crashing to the ground.

"Huff... huff..." The dark-skinned girl panted heavily, carrying her axe forward to chop branches.

Soon, a few Bi Wu disciples approached, releasing vines to bind the logs, quickly transporting them to the palace.

The dark-skinned girl, eyes expressionless, carried the Mountain Opening Axe, walked towards the next big tree.

"Chang Ying."

A faint call traveled through.

The dark-skinned girl's steps paused, slightly turned her head, looking towards the bushes beside her.

"Rustle~" The bushes swayed, revealing a delicate face.

"Yingying, come!" The delicate young woman called softly, waving her hand.

Chang Ying glanced at the young woman for a moment, that pair of lifeless eyes held no vitality, carrying her great axe continued towards the big tree.

"Yingying!" The delicate young woman navigated the bushes with her petite body, "Yingying, I have something to tell you."

Chang Ying ignored her, arriving under the big tree, looked up.

Hmm... maybe two axes.

She swung the great axe, slashing fiercely at the trunk.

"Thud!"

Sawdust flew, spraying on her face, yet because of the Water Flow Armor, she remained unscathed.

And her dull eyes did not even blink.

"Yingying~" The small woman sneaked out of the bushes, speaking softly, "I just drew a lot, can you guess what it says?"

"Thud!"

Another axe fell, bringing the tree down.

The delicate young woman dodged aside, a hint of excitement in her eyes: "It's a great fortune! A great fortune!"

Chang Ying remained expressionless, carrying her axe and walking in the direction of the trunk, as if intending to walk right over the woman.

"You..." The small woman hurriedly moved aside, then quickly followed after, "Really, Yingying! Since entering Holy Spirit Mountain, I've never drawn a great fortune before!"

"Thud! Thud!"

Chang Ying, carrying the great axe, silently pruned the branches.

"I drew three times, every time was a great fortune!" The young woman crouched beside Chang Ying's leg, "Why don't you draw once? You draw too..."

Chang Ying's movements paused, she looked down.

"Gulp." The petite woman swallowed.

Chang Ying's towering size, those lifeless eyes, and the great axe in her hand gave the petite woman immense pressure.

Finally, Chang Ying spoke: "If we don't work, we'll be whipped."

"Yingying." The woman cautiously reached out, tugging at Chang Ying's ragged pants, "Just draw once, since entering Holy Spirit Mountain, I've never drawn a great fortune, just now I got three in a row!

Maybe... maybe..."

The petite woman's eyes were full of unrealistic dreams, her heart brimming with hope.

She raised her small face, pleading, "Yingying, please, just draw once!"

The upward-looking eyes and her pretty face made Chang Ying daze for a moment.

In a trance, she seemed to see an old acquaintance.

"Yingying, please! Just this once, okay?"

Slowly, Chang Ying's hand descended, resting on the woman's head.

The large hand easily held the woman's head.

"Ying... ah!"

"Whoo~"

Chang Ying casually tossed the woman aside, picked up the Mountain Opening Axe, and once again diligently chopped branches.

"Thud! Thud!"

Chang Ying expressionless, axe after axe fell, sending wood chips flying.

Great fortune?

Ha.

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