Summit of the Old Gods

It was clear, she indeed worried for him.

"Don't worry." Lu Ran's expression grew slightly serious, and he nodded lightly.

Despite being only two brief words, his clear attitude indeed set He Qifeng's mind at ease.

Yet Lu Ran continued, "Besides, what is Sea Realm Peak worth, even the Heavenly Realm I've conquered."

He Qifeng inquired, "This Heavenly Realm Power... why does he pledge allegiance to you? To gain a Divine Position?"

Lu Ran slowly shook his head.

Senior Lu Yuan, truly wasn't here for the Divine Sculpture.

"What does this person seek?" He Qifeng lightly furrowed her brow, "When recruiting people, you must be cautious, harbor not even a shred of wishful thinking."

The deeds Lu Ran undertakes allow no margin for sloppiness!

A Heavenly Realm Power, regardless of his origins or faction, is enough to deliver a devastating blow to Lu Ran and Ran Sect.

Lu Ran possesses a God Demon Sculpture Garden, he himself is a priceless treasure!

He Qifeng feared others harbor ill intentions toward Lu Ran, using him. More concerned that such people, shrewd and well-hidden, might bare their fangs once the time is ripe and seize everything Lu Ran possesses.

He Qifeng holds a high and mighty position, with an extraordinary status in Wuji Peak and wielding complete authority in the Forbidden City.

Due to this, a variety of people with their own ulterior motives surrounded her.

To others, Holy Spirit Mountain is surely brutal, but to He Qifeng, she practically lives in a world where all beings bow their heads low, and she's the only one revered.

In such a unique environment, wanting to always maintain one's original aspiration... is hard.

Extremely hard!

He Qifeng always believed that the Sculpture Garden is best kept with Lu Ran.

If anyone else possessed such ultimate treasure, even herself, they might gradually lose their way.

"Thank you." Lu Ran gazed at Her Majesty the Empress, seeing in her beautiful eyes not rivalry, but pure concern.

He Qifeng gave Lu Ran a sidelong glance, "Do not easily believe anyone..."

"This one can be trusted."

"So determined?"

"I have his wife and daughter." Lu Ran shrugged his shoulders.

"Haha." He Qifeng laughed.

"What's so funny?"

"To deceive me, you should think of a better reason." He Qifeng shook her head, "Do you think, you're that kind of person?"

Lu Ran: "..."

He Qifeng pinched the brim of Lu Ran's bamboo hat with two fingers, lifting it upward, her gaze blazingly looking into his eyes:

"Pear Garden Sect was taken down by this Heavenly Realm Power for you, right? Be cautious, absolutely don't let yourself be used!

I will also ascend to the Heavenly Realm, what he can do, I can also do for you! Don't spoil the overall situation because you rush for quick success..."

To say Lu Ran wasn't moved is false.

But he still pulled out a plastic bag, "Pear Garden Sect, I took it myself, the former Sect Master Xie, I personally conquered."

He Qifeng immediately halted her words.

Lu Ran smiled: "Heavenly Pride He, you certainly must not forget, I am above you."

Throughout Da Xia, Lu Ran is the only one qualified to say this.

He Qifeng was angry in her heart, pinching the brim downward to shield the person's annoying gaze.

Lu Ran: "..."

I said it!

Throughout Ran Sect, you're the only one who doesn't treat me like a scallion!

Lu Ran slowly said, "In the Human World, I found this Heavenly Realm Power's wife and daughter."

"What?" He Qifeng's expression changed, lifted Lu Ran's hat brim again.

Lu Ran nodded gently, briefly explained.

He Qifeng's wildly jumping heart gradually calmed down.

Even with a home, it's a place not to return, risking death by divine will!

The only right path is to ascend the heavens?

He Qifeng looked up at the starry sky, seemingly wanting to see through the night, to witness that mysterious world.

After a prolonged silence, Lu Ran raised his hand, pried off her fingers clutching his brim, gently advised, "Don't rush, give us both some time."

"Hmm." He Qifeng lightly nodded.

"Now that I've found a way to annul contracts harmlessly, the next phase, I plan to cultivate Martial Monk Divine Sculpture, binding with you. The Holy Spirit Energy fallen near Cloud Sea Cliff, Pear Garden Sect, I've already had someone watching over."

He Qifeng thought for a moment, said, "The Holy Spirit Energy near Forbidden City, should I leave them for you too?"

"No problem with that?"

"Hmm..." He Qifeng pondered briefly.

Though many in Forbidden City, none dare oppose He Qifeng, mainly the Great Powers of Wuji Peak Sect's Jianghai, might be dissatisfied with He Qifeng's overbearing approach.

Indeed, everyone is a Wuji Peak Sect disciple, but their roots are Spellcaster Believers!

Among these oblivious people, who doesn't fantasize about one day gathering enough Holy Spirit Energy, gaining divine favor, and being allowed to return home?

If He Qifeng forbids Martial Monk disciples from collecting Holy Spirit Energy, it shakes the foundation for survival of this kind of person!

She very likely faces a betrayal outcome with decrees issued.

Ultimately, it's because Wind Emperor hasn't completely grasped Wuji Peak Sect.

Cloud Sea Cliff, Pear Garden Sect, on the other hand, wholly belongs to Lu Ran, from the sect's existence mission down to each disciple's life and will.

He Qifeng turned to the mist-shrouded Wuji Peak, murmured, "If I can ascend to become Wuji Peak Master, I can set this sect at my will.

Fully serving Ran Sect for me!"

Lu Ran stood behind He Qifeng, gazing at Her Majesty's back, "How should I help you?"

He Qifeng stood with arms folded, deeply lamented, "Earlier, I had concerns, never thought, you and Ran Sect have progressed to this extent."

Lu Ran chuckled softly.

Hearing someone's smug laughter, He Qifeng couldn't help but turn, glaring at him.

Lu Ran was innocent.

This woman, really hard to please!

When strong, no good, when not strong, no good... tricky!

Still, my Little Ruyi is better~

He Qifeng sighed softly, "With you around, I could truly have a detached mindset.

Since you can take Pear Garden Sect...

Wuji Peak, how could it be unattainable?"

"Hmm." Lu Ran nodded.

That's reasonable!

He Qifeng, again looking far into Wuji Peak, suddenly asked, "Do you think Tufeng Master will fall into deviation?"

This question truly rendered Lu Ran speechless.

Unable to provide a precise answer, he could only suggest, "Pick two people, I'll have them become Ghost Moon Fox Believers, in case of anomalies."

He Qifeng replied, "In my Forbidden City, there are Spellcaster Believers."

"Oh."

"Why not, you station that Heavenly Realm elder here, if Tufeng Master's condition seems unfit, immediately teleport him away?" He Qifeng proposed.

"Hmm." Lu Ran nodded lightly, finding the method feasible.

Previously, Lu Ran might have pridefully believed himself to possess fighting capabilities.

Having visited Glazed Realm, he was thoroughly subdued.

Sea Realm's Jade-faced Snake is so formidable, can I really shatter Heavenly Realm's Martial Monk Believer's Dharma Protector Golden Body?

Lu Ran dared not boast recklessly.

Since he holds Lu Yuan as a trump card, no need for direct confrontation, solving the problem from another angle would suffice.

Two words: Step aside~

He Qifeng: "That's the worst-case scenario, Tufeng Master is upright, benefiting and protecting countless Human Clan compatriots, should not be so."

Lu Ran silently agreed, indeed.

Actually, Lu Ran held ideas about Tufeng Master, just unsure if he could command such a "divine person".

Lu Ran lacked ample knowledge of Tufeng Master, despite long contact with He Qifeng, Her Majesty never considered Tufeng Master as potential Ran Sect military.

He Qifeng continued, "If everything proceeds smoothly, I'll exhaust my efforts to ascend as Peak Master!

The momentum needed to create, the people to win over... all affairs, I've made complete preparations.

Tufeng Master shares my sect governance philosophy, but if he doesn't pass the position to me, or if after he ascends, peaks undergo other changes..."

Lu Ran's voice deepened, "Then let Wuji Peak undergo some changes."

He Qifeng's back to Lu Ran, she slightly raised her lips.

She liked this line.

Seemingly plain words, containing calm handling of everything, confronting all variables, a kind of immensely powerful self-assurance.

And this confidence, stemming from absolute strength.

Scoundrel!

This time, let's say you won...

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