Summit of the Old Gods

The reconstruction of the Pear Garden Sect is not something that can be completed in just a few days.

Not only is the central main peak scorched earth, but the four peaks to the southeast, northwest, and north are also in disarray.

Lu Ran acted like an absentee manager, leaving Jiang Ruyi to take charge of the overall situation, and then brought the Nightmare Evil Shadow dual protectors to Wu Xiao's residence on the East Peak.

This rather grand three-courtyard mansion was almost undamaged.

The backyard garden looked as if time had stood still, with lush green trees and blooming flowers, as if welcoming a triumphant return.

"Phew..."

Lu Ran exhaled deeply, flew into the gazebo, and plopped down on the bench.

Yan Shuangzi came to Lu Ran's side and said, "There are two dead souls in the coin, one is Sect Master Xie, and the other I do not recognize."

"Hmm." Lu Ran opened a pair of Pupil of the Dead World and picked up a misty black orb in his hand.

Yan Shuangzi shook her wrist, releasing the souls from the Rebirth Money.

Lu Ran saw the dead soul of a strange young man, who unexpectedly cried out, "Ran Shen! Ran Shen save me! Ran... no!"

It wasn't surprising that this person recognized Da Xia's genius.

Lu Ran remained silent, as he really did not have the ability to raise the dead.

"Ran Shen! I have information..." The young man continued to cry out, his substantial Soul Body about to converge in front of Lu Ran's eyes.

Lu Ran's heart stirred slightly, and he still raised his palm.

The Soul-splitting Demon Evil Technique·Soul Prison forcibly grabbed the dead soul, the young man's face appearing in the black mist orb.

At the same time, Lu Ran picked up another black mist orb with his other hand, collecting Sect Master Xie's dead soul within.

Lu Ran looked at the strange young man, "What is your name?"

"Lin... Lin Koutian! My name is Lin Koutian!" The young man looked dazed and confused, not knowing where he was.

"What information do you have?" Lu Ran asked.

At this moment, Lin Koutian saw the Soul Prison in Lu Ran's other hand, and saw a hideous face in the black mist orb.

Immediately, Lin Koutian's eyes were filled with boundless hatred!

He shouted, "Ran Shen! Xie Wusheng is treacherous and extremely vicious! To consolidate his own position, he colluded with an external sect..."

"You ungrateful child! Shut up!" Xie Wusheng reprimanded severely.

Deng Yuxiang frowned slightly.

If she could, she wanted to be the caster of the Soul Prison, so she could be the first to ignite the Soul Fire and impose severe punishment on this yelling sect master.

"Phew~"

Fortunately, Master Lu's thoughts were in agreement with hers, and eerie Soul Fire ignited in his hand.

"Arghh...ahhh!" Xie Wusheng immediately screamed in agony, unable to continue berating his unfilial child.

Witnessing this, Lin Koutian was first shocked, then his expression changed again.

It seemed quite satisfying?

"Unfilial child?" Deng Yuxiang keenly caught a word.

She sat beside Lu Ran, holding his hand up and down as if her hand was supporting the black mist orb.

Lu Ran: "..."

He didn't say anything, after all, he specifically brought Deng Yuxiang here to help interrogate the prisoners.

"Let..." Before he could finish the sentence, Lin Koutian suddenly awoke.

Xie Wusheng was being burned, and the shrill screams were satisfying to those who harbored resentment, but also served as a warning to Lin Koutian.

Lin Koutian hurriedly changed his tone, "Sorry, sir, I was cursing that old scoundrel! He insisted on making me his adopted son, wanting me to be his child!"

Deng Yuxiang nodded gently, uninterested in digging deeper, and turned to say, "You just said Xie Wusheng colluded with an external sect, what's going on?"

Lin Koutian quickly said, "A while ago, Xie Wusheng led a team out, ostensibly to collect Holy Spirit Energy, but in reality, he went to Jingxian Island!"

Jingxian Island, the base of the Ashan Sect.

Traveling south from the Pear Garden Sect for another five hundred kilometers, you reach the end of the Holy Spirit Mountain Continent.

Traveling south over the sea for about seven or eight kilometers, there is a series of islands, the largest of which is called Jingxian Island.

The island is full of believers of the Second-class God·Ash.

"I didn't originally know why the Pear Garden Sect Master went to find the Ashan Sect! Now I know, he wanted to use outsiders to eliminate dissent!" Lin Koutian shouted loudly.

"What makes you say that?" Deng Yuxiang raised an eyebrow slightly.

Lin Koutian continued to narrate, "On the way back, I overheard Xie Wusheng and Elder Tian having a conversation, saying things like 'Lingyun Mountain will be his burial place' and 'Jingxian Island will definitely shoot this villain.'

Xie Wusheng must be plotting to eliminate Hall Master Wu, he is afraid that Hall Master Wu will usurp his position as sect master!"

"Lingyun Mountain?" Lu Ran heard a familiar place name.

In the human world of Da Xia, there is a Demon Cave called Lingyun Mountain, inhabited by the Jade-faced Snake tribe.

Lu Ran had even brought back a weeping immortal camellia from that Demon Cave.

And within the Holy Spirit Mountain Realm, the main base of the Jade-faced Snake tribe is located three hundred kilometers southwest of the Pear Garden Sect.

There it is also like an Immortal Realm, with lush exotic flowers and herbs.

In the words of Lu Yuan and Qin Yanzhi, that place is called the "Glazed Realm."

This name is of significant origin!

According to Qin Yanzhi, the mountain is often shrouded in Immortal Fog, the flora and trees immaculate, and the lake and streams as clear as glazed glass.

Interestingly, the Jade-faced Snake tribe often stands by the lakes or streams, gazing at their incomparable beauty reflected in the water, lost in thought...

The Jade-faced Snake tribe is inherently noble and sanctified, unlike Evil Demons.

When they daze by the lakeside, there is no trace of Evil Demon fierceness, even their eyes are as clear as glazed glass.

Therefore, the Lu family disciples named the place the Glazed Realm.

"Xiao Lu Ran."

"Hm?" Lu Ran snapped back to reality and looked to his side.

Deng Yuxiang slightly raised his head, gesturing to the black mist in his other hand.

At this moment, Xie Wusheng was still crying out.

Utterly miserable.

"Oh." Lu Ran extinguished the soul fire, looking at Xie Wusheng whose expression was filled with pain.

Deng Yuxiang said blandly, "I ask, you answer."

"Yes! Yes... I'll answer... I'll answer..." Xie Wusheng replied trembling, having been tortured to the point that he dared not have any defiant thoughts.

"Why did you go to Jingxian Island?"

"To... to ask them to deploy troops and kill Wu Xiao."

"How to kill?"

"Pear Garden Sect regularly clears surrounding evil demons, searches for newly entered martial artist disciples, and captures slaves. I would arrange this task for Wu Xiao and have Jingxian Island ambush in the mountains..."

"Jingxian Island just listens to you like that?"

"Wu Xiao has a Second-rank Divine Weapon, the Fangtian Halberd. The Island Master of Jingxian Island is also skilled with halberds. Once the task is done, the divine weapon naturally belongs to her. Additionally, using Lingyun Mountain as the boundary, for one year, my sect won't cross the line one step, and all slaves descending upon the southern mountains will go to Jingxian Island."

"Hah." Deng Yuxiang let out a cold laugh, "You really have some nerve, don't you?"

The Sect Master of Pear Garden Sect, a disciple of a First-class God, moreover at the Sea Realm Peak!

To eliminate Wu Xiao, he really exerted a lot of effort.

"Good chance." Lu Ran's heart moved, looking at the woman beside him.

Deng Yuxiang immediately understood Lu Ran's intention; since Jingxian Island was setting out, wanting to ambush Wu Xiao and kill and rob...

Then why not use their plan against them?

Deng Yuxiang glanced at the black mist, continuing to ask, "When will Jingxian Island's people go to the mountains to lie in wait?"

"Jingxian Island should have already gone," Xie Wusheng spoke without reservation, "I originally planned to adopt a foster son today, after the banquet, arrange the task for Hall Master Wu, let him go to Lingyun Mountain..."

"Just right!" Lu Ran's eyes lit up, "The Martial Artist Stone Sculpture and Ash Stone Sculpture can be activated together."

People from Jingxian Island, wanting to ambush Sea Realm·Peak Wu Xiao, would definitely deploy many Sea Realm Great Powers!

The Fake God·Ash Stone Sculpture, isn't it right there?

A sheep herds as one, two sheep also herd as one.

Since I inevitably will play the fool, why not activate two sculptures together, making them buzz simultaneously?

Moreover, Lu Ran's Jade-faced Snake Evil Sculpture is still at the River Realm.

This time heading south, the Glazed Realm (Lingyun Mountain) was one of his targets, just right to get everything done together!

"Hm." Deng Yuxiang nodded approvingly, placed a hand on Lu Ran's shoulder, suggested softly, "I'll ask for more details."

Lu Ran: "..."

It's as if I'm too impatient and want to rush to the Glazed Realm right now.

The interrogation continued until dusk.

Everything Xie Wusheng knew, from his years in the mountains, he spilled in one go.

Until Deng Yuxiang had no more questions, he signaled Lu Ran to consume the dead soul.

"No, sir, I beg you..." Amid constant pleas, the Sect Master of Pear Garden Sect was finally absorbed by Lu Ran into his pupil, becoming nourishment for the stone sculpture.

Lin Koutian felt immense satisfaction!

The more terrified and humbly pleading Xie Wusheng was, the more delighted Lin Koutian felt!

But then, Lu Ran turned his gaze to him.

Instantly, Lin Koutian's smile froze, stammered, "Ran... Ran Shen! Ran Shen, save me, you're Da Xia's genius! You certainly can save me!"

Lu Ran shook his head, "I can't."

"How can it be! You know all techniques, you definitely have a way!"

Lu Ran sighed silently.

"You can't do this! I contributed, I gave you intel! I'm a hero! You... you just don't want to save me! You're ungrateful, a disgrace to Da Xia's genius! You damn..."

Lu Ran's heart jolted.

Deng Yuxiang's face turned solemn, said coldly, "Shut up!"

However, the other continued cursing.

A collapsing mind and extreme emotions exposed true thoughts and nature.

"You damn just don't want to save me! You're afraid for people to see your real face, not as bright and great, isn't it?"

Cursing and questioning suddenly turned into pleading:

"Or are you afraid to expose secrets? I won't tell, Ran Shen, I won't say anything! You must save me! You're Da Xia's genius!"

Pleading turned hysterical, angrily shouting:

"I'm of Da Xia! Damn it, you should save me, it's your duty! Protecting me is your responsibility! You must... you should ah! Ah ah ah..."

The loud shouting abruptly changed to a piercing scream.

Lu Ran's face was expressionless, the black mist in his hand igniting with dim soul fire.

"No, don't burn... ah! Ah ah ah... sorry, I was wrong, begging... no, boo hoo hoo..."

Lu Ran pressed his lips, looking at the dead soul in his palm.

To protect you,

Is what I should do?

...