Summit of the Old Gods

Night falls, the bright moon hangs high.

In the mountain forest south of Wuji Peak, a young man dressed in a green cloak and bamboo hat stands quietly, gazing at the towering mountain shrouded in thick mist.

"Whoo~"

The sound of robes fluttering awakens Lu Ran from his thoughts.

Looking up, he happens to see a figure sweeping across the night sky moon, slowly descending.

"Wow~" Lu Ran murmurs to himself.

He Qifeng is increasingly exuding the demeanor of a "female emperor".

The wide, gold-brown robe adds to her formidable presence, and the golden Divine Weapon, Son of Heaven Sword, given to her by Lu Ran, enhances her nobility immensely.

As she descends, terrifying pressure crashes down like raging waves.

Lu Ran feels slightly helpless, gazing at the woman: "Could you restrain your aura? Aren't you afraid of scaring me away?"

He Qifeng slowly lands in front of Lu Ran, teasing, "Most beings beg for mercy when they see me, who would dare to run away?"

Lu Ran: "..."

The environment can change a person.

Power indeed nurtures one.

Long not seen, Miss He Qifeng has changed greatly, living up to the title "Heavenly Emperor".

Lu Ran sizes up the woman, who also scrutinizes him under the moonlight.

With a hint of admiration in her eyes, He Qifeng says, "You're also Sea Realm·Third Rank."

Lu Ran shrugs.

He possesses powerful talent and has been favored by the Divine.

During his growth, Lu Ran always had clear goals and a steadfast Dao Heart!

Fulfilling his grand aspirations in mind, advancing ceaselessly in conquest of the Holy Spirit Mountain Realm, all of this has reciprocated to Lu Ran himself, taking him step by step to the peak.

"You finally caught up with me..." He Qifeng sighs lightly.

She is several years older than Lu Ran, already in her fourth year of university when Lu Ran was in his third year.

In the Human World, she advanced to the River Realm before him; in the Holy Spirit Mountain, she advanced to the Sea Realm before him.

Now, they seem to stand on the same starting line, but He Qifeng knows in her heart that no matter how competitive she is, she will eventually be surpassed.

Damn it!

He Qifeng pouts, suddenly reaches out, and lifts the brim of Lu Ran's bamboo hat, displeased: "Why wear this outfit?"

Lu Ran: "..."

Looking for a reason to quarrel?

I merely caught up with your strength and realm?

Ha, women!

"Hmm?" He Qifeng raises her nasal tone slightly.

"My outfit as a knight in the martial world, doesn't it match the moonlit night beautifully?" Lu Ran speaks matter-of-factly.

He Qifeng looks at Lu Ran with a scrutinizing gaze, saying, "Next time, wear that Black Gold Emperor Robe."

Lu Ran is thoroughly helpless: "Are you so used to being in power that everyone must follow your will? You want to control even what I wear?"

He Qifeng snorts coldly: "You are my Sect Leader! Looking like a country bumpkin every day, does that make me proud?"

Lu Ran: "..."

Seeing Lu Ran silenced by her reprimand, He Qifeng feels both physically and mentally at ease.

Ah~

That feels good.

He Qifeng stands with hands behind her, asking, "Tell me, what have you been up to lately."

Lu Ran looks uncomfortable: "Why does it feel like I'm reporting my work?"

He Qifeng reveals a slight smile, thoroughly enjoying the feeling of suppressing someone.

She slightly lifts her chin, sporting a superior demeanor: "Speak."

Lu Ran grins and says, "Cultivated a Second-rank Divine Weapon."

"Not bad!" He Qifeng comments, thinking about her own Nine-ring Golden Zen Staff, which has also comprehended the Divine Weapon Domain, advancing to a Second-rank Divine Weapon.

Lu Ran sees her demeanor and feels irritated, directly saying: "I found a reclusive Heavenly Realm Power and recruited him into the Ran Sect."

He Qifeng's expression freezes: "Ah?"

Lu Ran hums internally, continuing: "I took over the Wusheng Sect, absorbing seven original Sea Realm Hall Masters inside the sect, then I promoted an underling to be the Sect Master of the Pear Garden Sect."

He Qifeng hasn't recovered from the previous shocking news when she hears yet another incredible fact.

Her expression grows increasingly astonished: "Pear Garden Sect..."

Lu Ran gives no chance for the other to react!

He continues: "In your Wind Emperor sequence, there's now another Martial Emperor. Rest assured, he won't tarnish the Heavenly Emperor prestige.

The Martial Emperor is a Great Wu at Sea Realm Peak, and current Sect Master of the Pear Garden Sect.

I've already ordered him to build a Tiangang City at the foot of the sect mountain, corresponding to your Forbidden City."

He Qifeng gazes blankly at Lu Ran, the arrogance on her face disappearing.

Originally, she thought to take advantage of this Wuji Peak·Tufeng Master ascension to capture the Wuji Peak Sect.

To become this First-class Divine Sect's highest leader.

Unexpectedly, over at Lu Ran's side, he has already taken a First-class Divine Sect?

"Sigh..." Lu Ran looks up at the moonlit night sky with a remorseful expression, "Haven't done much in this period, I've still been too slothful."

The master of Ran Sect delivers a soul-crushing blow, utterly suppressing the Wind Emperor's brashness!

He Qifeng's gaze turns somewhat melancholic, looking at the youth pretending to be innocent.

Lu Ran no longer looks at the moon, turning his gaze on the dignified presence of the lady Emperor.

Then, he gives her a classic expression—pursed lips with a smile.

Little Heavenly Emperor, laughable laughable~

Doesn't that feel good now?

Tsk, anyways, this seat feels great...

He Qifeng's voice is faint: "That Martial Emperor, can he be trusted?"

"Don't trust my leadership skills?"

He Qifeng's expression is somewhat complex: "You're too soft... hmm, your temperament is too gentle."

Lu Ran curls his lips: "The Martial Emperor is much more obedient than you! Among the entire Ran Sect, you're the only one who doesn't see me as anything."

"Hehe~" He Qifeng is amused, but quickly puts on a stern face, "The Wusheng Sect is quite a mix with all sorts of people, after all, the Emperor is at Sea Realm Peak..."