Summit of the Old Gods

The moon rises and sets, the sky gradually brightens.

On the large bed in the master bedroom of Cloud Sea Residence, a couple is sleeping soundly.

Suddenly, a young man opened his sleepy eyes, his brow furrowed slightly as if he had heard something.

Through the carved wooden window, Lu Ran saw the dim light outside, the sky covered with thick sea of clouds, making him feel oppressive.

The breathing beside him was very light, yet could not escape Lu Ran's ears.

The long and rhythmic breathing of his fiancée seemed to have a magic that gradually calmed his heart.

Lu Ran stared at the sky outside for a moment, listening carefully, then cautiously got out of bed.

Passing by the screen, he casually picked up the large white robe hanging at the corner of the screen and put it on.

When Lu Ran stood at the door of Cloud Sea Residence, he indeed saw a woman sitting at the stone table in the courtyard.

"So early?" Lu Ran wrapped his robe tighter and stepped into the courtyard.

"Did I wake you up..." Si Xianxian whispered, "I didn't mean to."

Just now, when the hammer handle knocked against the stone table, Si Xianxian realized that things were not going well.

Sure enough, not long after, Lu Ran came out.

"It's okay." Lu Ran smiled, rare to see, Xian'er sister being embarrassed.

He sat at the stone table and looked at the woman opposite: "Impatient?"

"Woke up early, staying at home felt boring, so I came here." Si Xianxian muttered softly.

Mouth was quite stubborn.

Lu Ran slightly raised his head, watching the clouds churning at the horizon, "Don't have too high expectations for this battle."

"Hmm?" Si Xianxian looked at Lu Ran, somewhat confused.

Lu Ran nodded and said, "You've just been promoted to Sea Realm, you don't know how strong you are. The epic battle you fantasize about is unlikely to happen.

Your enemies can't even withstand a strike from you."

Si Xianxian: "..."

Lu Ran continued: "We are different from other Fierce Heavenly believers, we don't have fatal flaws, and we're not poisoned by Divine·Lie Tian."

Si Xianxian silently nodded.

The strength of the Fierce Heavenly Sect is obvious to all.

But the flaws are also very clear, extremely emotional!

This is undoubtedly quite fatal for a warrior! Most Fierce Heavenly believers play themselves to death.

"The method of our cross-rank slaughter·Fiery Fire Heavenly Leader, is even more open and close, so..." Lu Ran sighed lightly, "you really haven't figured out how terrifying you are."

Si Xianxian pursed her lips, remaining silent.

Lu Ran also realized that this girl was indeed hurt.

In the past, Xian'er sister might have been playful and carefree... in short, she was lively, even crazy.

But now, Mad Immortal protector has finally been promoted to Sea Realm, achieving her dream, yet becomes even more silent.

"What are you thinking?" Lu Ran asked with concern.

"Happy, I suppose." Si Xianxian smiled.

"Tsk tsk~" Lu Ran cheerfully looked at the girl, "You've really grown up."

"Ah?"

"Learned to put on a strong front."

"Humph." Si Xianxian rolled her eyes unamused, it seemed more normal this way.

She fiddled with the Mad Hammer, muttering, "Talk about it all fancy, but in front of the True God, I'm still like a dog..."

Moreover, there's no need to face True God!

Si Xianxian knows well that in front of Lu Ran, she had no power to resist.

Lu Ran was silent for a moment, then said, "We are indeed insignificant ants, wanting to shake the God Demon, always need some time to grow."

"You're not an ant!" Si Xianxian retorted.

She may belittle herself, but wouldn't let Lu Ran do the same.

Lu Ran laughed: "Why not? Last time I went back to the Human World, I was cautious, couldn't see even a bit of light. Just hiding and secretly watching Rain Alley City."

Lu Ran knew, her issue was in the Human World, he was willing to speak openly, not deliberately avoiding it.

Si Xianxian opened her mouth, half a day, muttering: "Then you are the biggest among ants."

Lu Ran: "..."

Thank you for defending me!

He recalled their actions in Beifeng City back then when welcoming the Divine Ruins Fragment.

Xian'er sister didn't understand much but Xian'er sister cared for you!

Lu Ran reached out for the heavy Black Luminous Stone Hammer, weighed it in his hand, and changed the topic: "All along, how did you cultivate the Mad Hammer?"

To cultivate an Artifact Spirit, and for it to become a Divine Weapon, indeed requires the owner's guidance.

Lu Ran also planned to clarify before the battle.

Si Xianxian's answer was crisp and clear: "Maintain inner desire."

"Oh?"

"Mr. Conglong guided me, I found it very true."

"I see." Lu Ran nodded, "What kind of desire? To smash everything? Or the desire for victory?"

Si Xianxian pursed her lips, seemingly hard to say.

Lu Ran felt puzzled: "Hard to say?"

Si Xianxian took a deep breath, saying: "Completing the task you gave."

Lu Ran: "Huh?"

How come this has something to do with me?

Si Xianxian saw Lu Ran's perplexed look, explained: "Last time in Red Rain Valley, when we wiped out the Tangled Silk Shadow clan, you ordered me to blow up that group of Evil Demons.

That was the time when Mad Hammer vibrated the most strongly."

Lu Ran: "..."

Si Xianxian whispered: "After you gave the order, I really wanted to blow up that group of Tangled Silk Shadow, wanted to be more useful, Mr. Conglong helped me analyze the psychological activity.

He told me to maintain this inner desire, and let me... let me..."

Lu Ran's expression was odd: "What?"

Si Xianxian lowered her head, picking at her nails: "Mr. Cong Long told me that in every battle from now on, whenever I face an enemy, I should imagine it's you telling me to blow them to bits."

Lu Ran: "..."

Si Xianxian whispered, "When we get to the Hidden Wolf Forest, you can give me more orders, and use a heavier tone.

The more anxious and eager I am, the more the Mad Hammer can benefit from a wild barrage, right?"

"Uh." Lu Ran scratched his head, cautiously saying, "If I really push you to the brink and you turn around and hit me with a hammer, then what?"

"You fool, can't you dodge?" Si Xianxian blurted out, looking up at Lu Ran.

Lu Ran felt a bit numb.

Clearly it's your job to cultivate the Divine Weapon, so why are the requirements for me so high?

Not only do I have to push you like crazy, but I also have to be careful of you flipping out and getting killed by you...

If it were anyone else, Lu Ran wouldn't be so apprehensive, but facing Si Xianxian in her Fiery Fire Heavenly Leader state?

If Lu Ran even got grazed by the Hammer Shadow, it would end in pulverization!

"I..." Si Xianxian realized her words were inappropriate and quickly said, "I won't attack you, don't worry, I promise!"

"Oh." Lu Ran looked at the girl with suspicion.

"Really!" Si Xianxian was anxious, "How could I harm you... um."

She quickly shut her mouth before finishing her sentence.

An inadvertent raise in her voice made it particularly jarring in the tranquil morning.

Sure enough, not long after, a graceful silhouette appeared at the entrance of the house.

Jiang Ruyi, draped in a loose white robe, lazily ruffled her long hair, looking at the two by the stone table: "What, were you two fighting?"

Lu Ran pointed at the Mad Immortal protector: "She said she wants to smash me and expects me to dodge on my own!"

Si Xianxian: ???

Jiang Ruyi couldn't help but laugh, softly saying: "Save some strength for the enemies."

Si Xianxian stood up, glaring at Lu Ran with her large, beautiful eyes: "You! You wronged me!"

"Then can you control yourself, and not smash me?"

"Of course!"

"Hmm, nevermind, it's too scary, I'll just shut off your Divine Technique."

"Hey? Hey don't! Master, master good master..."

...

Over ten minutes later, in a forest in the south-central part of the Holy Spirit Mountain Continent, a Landing Mirror quietly opened.

"Clop, clop, clop..."

Five jet-black divine steeds, their hooves wrapped in flames, stepped out.

Lu Ran, Mad Immortal protector.

Jiang Ruyi, Xuan Shuang Guard.

And a middle-aged man named Shangguan Hongfu.

This Sea Realm Third Rank disciple, Lu Ran found increasingly handy. Hall Master Shangguan not only possessed an array of powerful supportive methods but also had a nice-sounding name.

Hongfu!

Truly a good omen.

Although Shangguan Hongfu belonged to the Qianhua Gang, which was slaughtered; later joined Langhua Village, which also got wiped out.

But that was because the leaders of Qianhua Gang and Langhua Village had weak fates!

Having taken Shangguan Hongfu under his wing for a while, the Ran Sect developed smoothly.

"Wait here, I need to scout ahead." Lu Ran said.

Si Xianxian gripped the Mad Hammer tightly: "What's there to scout? Just charge in!"

Lu Ran had just finished telling her about how strong she was, beyond her imagination.

What's there to dread?

Flatten it, flatten it all!

When she first entered the mountains, she was chased and fled in embarrassment by the people of the Hidden Wolf Forest. That feeling of despair and powerlessness still makes her furious to this day.

These greedy wolf pups deserve to be blown to smithereens!

"I told you to stay put, so just stay put." To everyone's surprise, Lu Ran shot a glare at Si Xianxian.

Si Xianxian was stunned!

The two often bantered, but Lu Ran had never been this firm.

"I brought you here to blast the Hidden Wolf Forest to pieces, but now you'll hold back! I'll scout for a day, and you'll hold it in for a day." Lu Ran coldly said, his figure vanishing, leaving behind a lone warhorse.

The lush forest was quiet.

Jiang Ruyi looked at Si Xianxian to the side, seeing that Sister Xian'er had her head down, seemingly very upset and frustrated.

"Buzz~" The Mad Hammer suddenly vibrated.

Si Xianxian clutched the Mad Hammer tightly, muttering: "You bastard, how effective you are! Fierce and glaring at me, I'll gouge your eyes out..."

Jiang Ruyi: "..."

Sister Xian'er seemed to have figured out Lu Ran's intention.

However, the anger in her heart did not diminish at all.

With the Hidden Wolf Forest right in front, Si Xianxian was pinned down by Lu Ran's order, unable to move an inch.

As time passed, everyone could feel the flame in the Mad Immortal protector's heart burning more intensely.

Burning intensely...

Making Shangguan Hongfu's heart leap with fright.

This was the authentic Sea Realm·Lie Tian!

If enraged, is there any creature in this land that could survive?

Shangguan Hongfu struggled to maintain his composure, feeling like crying inside.

Sect Leader, please come back soon...

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