Summit of the Old Gods

The arrival of Ran Sect calmed the Thousand Boat Alliance's army!

The alliance members felt more confident that they would be able to smoothly survive the coming month, as the forces opposing the Thousand Boat Alliance had already been completely destroyed.

Without the encirclement of the Thunder Shock Sect, all they had to guard against were the wandering humans.

The various island masters didn't believe anyone could break through the defenses of the Thousand Boat Alliance.

What about the Sea Realm Peak Sect Master Lv Xiao?

Wasn't he personally slain by Da Xia's genius?

Back then, Lu Tianjiao was only in the River Realm; now he has reached a high rank in the Sea Realm!

In fact, when the island masters followed Alliance Leader He to welcome the Ran Sect members, what shocked everyone the most was the young master of Ran Sect!

Sea Realm, Fourth Rank?!

At the time of their last separation, Master Lu was merely at the peak of the River Realm!

This... damn...

In less than a year and a half, Lu Tianjiao had transformed to such an extent; what had he gone through?

Everyone was filled with confusion and awe.

More importantly, they felt relieved!

Indeed, standing behind Alliance Leader He Yingcai was Lu Tianjiao! With this, the Thousand Boat Alliance could be stable and secure for a long time.

Lu Ran couldn't fully grasp everyone's thoughts but could infer a rough idea from the faces filled with admiration or excitement.

He was naturally pleased to see this scene and, under the arrangement of Divine General Cai, led his team to settle in Thousand Boat Island.

This trip was indeed to protect Dragon Guardian Cong Long.

But everyone also came to take advantage of the cultivation benefits!

Yu Changsheng's advancement to the Heavenly Realm brought about a mist so dense it was shocking! With Central Island at the center, within a radius of eight hundred meters, it was virtually impossible to see one's hand.

Who wouldn't cultivate quickly at Mist Rain Lake?

Lu Ran specifically brought Tian Tian, Niu Zhengzheng, and others, hoping they could make breakthroughs.

Including Yan Shuangzi from Sea Realm, Second Rank, Gao Yunyan, Qin Yanzhi, among others all possibly rising rapidly like a gust of wind!

Once Mr. Cong Long completes his advancement, Lu Ran's next plan is to continue heading north, advancing towards Ten Thousand Blade Mountain in the northwest region of the Holy Spirit Mountain continent.

By then, let the two generals Feng Yan, who reached a high rank in the Sea Realm, serve as the Sect Master of the West Desolation Sect, Tianhuang Mountain...

Wouldn't that be wonderful?

Lu Ran dreamed of a beautiful future and activated the Evil Sculpture of Ash Destruction Demon as soon as he settled in the Qianzhou Islands.

The Evil Technique of this clan is excellent for both attack and defense.

But what appeals to Lu Ran is only one skill—Ash Destruction Body!

This technique allows Lu Ran to ignore high-temperature environments, even immunizing and absorbing all fire attribute outputs.

Thus, Lu Ran has one less weakness.

Indeed... even harder to kill~

The strength and realm of the Evil Sculpture of Ash Destruction Demon in the garden finally settled at Sea Realm, Second Rank.

Fell short of expectations.

Unfortunately, the Divine Weapon, Eight Desolate Blade, took too long to advance, and many Dead Souls of Ash Destruction Demon went to heaven; otherwise, the level of this Evil Sculpture could be raised another notch.

Still, it's no big deal!

The Evil Nest of the Ash Destruction Demon clan is right there; it won't run away; for Lu Ran, it's like a fixed resource refresh point.

Thus, Lu Ran diligently stationed himself at Mist Rain Lake, also taking advantage of the cultivation benefits in a timely manner.

Striding towards the Sea Realm Peak!

Meanwhile, far in the south of the Holy Spirit Mountain continent...

In the dead of night, southwest of Tiangang City, in a lush mountain forest.

A woman with long hair worn high, dressed in snow-white clothes, stood on the mountain top, slightly surprised as she gazed at the ancient city that had risen from the ground.

Under the pitch-black night, this majestic city was actually lit brightly with torches?

It wasn't hiding itself!

On the contrary, a large number of torches seemed deliberately lit for travelers, guiding the lost.

The expression of the woman in white gradually changed, becoming intrigued, as she carefully examined the towering ancient city.

In her impression, Holy Spirit Mountain was an exceedingly harsh place.

Even the strongest First and Second-class Divine Sects would build their sects in the deep mountains, making them easy to defend and hard to attack.

At least, they wouldn't dare to be so conspicuous!

The woman in white slightly narrowed her beautiful eyes, her gaze subtly shifting.

Without an accident, this should be the territory of the Pear Garden Sect, right?

After leaving the Mountain Realm, it had been only a few years, and had the overall atmosphere of Holy Spirit Mountain already changed to this extent?

How could it be!

Regardless of whether this ancient city belongs to the Wusheng Sect or not, its existence philosophy must run contrary to that of the entire Mountain Realm.

Therefore...

This city was indeed established single-handedly by the legendary "Pride of Da Xia"?

A heavenly pride entered the Pear Garden Sect and became the de facto ruler?

"Whew~" The woman in white gracefully took to the air.

She silently approached Tiangang City, stealthily traversing the forest, observing around the city.

Suddenly, the woman in white stopped her steps, gazing at the torch-lit city walls, observing the somewhat sleepy soldiers on it.

She slowly raised her hand, two fingers reaching into her high piled-up hair, extracting a small embroidery needle.

"Go." The red lips of the woman in white lightly opened.

The embroidery needle, less than an inch long, thin and small, flew out from her fingertips, instantly merging into the night.

The woman in white quietly retreated, disappearing into the forest.

At the watchtower, a guard gazed at the dozing "veteran," feeling stifled but not daring to wake him.

If all went well, it was another peaceful night, with no differences from the past months.

Who dared to cause trouble in Tiangang City under the rule of Pear Garden Sect?

If there were refugees coming, wouldn't that be a matter for the city gate, unrelated to this side... hmm?

Suddenly, the guard felt a stabbing pain at the back of his head!

An embroidery needle, thin and small, easily pierced through the Jiang Grade·Water Armor, directly drilling into the man's skull.

Seemingly not like a solid entity piercing through.

More like the tip of the needle merged into the man's brain the instant it touched the back of his head.

"Uh." The man let out a muffled sound from his throat, his eyes becoming vacant.

The night grew deeper, the forest quieter.

In the mountain forest outside Tiangang City, a woman in white quietly waited, not knowing how long...

She suddenly turned her head, a faint smile playing at her lips.

Only to see a man with empty eyes and a dazed expression, step by step, arriving behind the woman.

"Whoosh~" A faint sound echoed.

A fine embroidery needle, darted out from the man's forehead.

Strangely, there was no needle hole at his brow, and the water flow armor covering his forehead regarded the embroidery needle as nothing.

"Uh..." The man again made a muffled sound, gradually coming to his senses, suddenly shivering.

He abruptly widened his eyes, faintly seeing the woman's face in front of him through the hazy moonlight.

The woman was very beautiful, bearing an extremely unique temperament.

At first glance, she seemed like a noble and holy fairy.

At second glance, however, she appeared somewhat alluring, very contradictory.

And at this moment, the woman's temperament and appearance no longer mattered; the terrifying aura emanating from her made the man tremble involuntarily, instinctively lowering his head.

From her red lips, she uttered a sentence with a hint of amusement: "Planning to speak to me while standing?"

"M-Madam." His legs gave out, hurriedly kneeling on the ground, "Madam, spare me, I..."

"Shh."

The man dared not make another sound.

"What disciple are you?"

"Shanwei, I am a Shanwei disciple..."

"Perfect, if you discover anyone nearby, notify me." The woman casually instructed.

"Yes...yes, Madam." The Shanwei disciple said, trembling slightly.

"What is the name of this city?"

"Tiangang City, Madam, Tiangang of Tiangang Earth Fiend."

"Why are the torches bright, not afraid of anyone coming to pillage?"

"We... we Tiangang City accept refugees, shelter weak god disciples, so we light torches... Tiangang City is under Pear Garden Sect, no one dares to have ill intentions."

The woman gently nodded, then asked: "Who is your city lord?"

"Wu...Wu Xiao! The City Lord of Tiangang City, the Sect Master of Pear Garden Sect·Master Wu Xiao! He is at Sea Realm Peak, and has a second-rank divine weapon..."

The Shanwei disciple spoke shakily, pouring out information in a flood.

Emphasizing how powerful Wu Xiao was, perhaps thinking that this might increase his chances of survival.

"Da Xia's genius?"

"Ah?" The man hesitated a moment, then quickly shook his head, "No, not Da Xia's genius."

The woman in white slightly furrowed her brow.

Not a genius huh?

Just a powerful and righteous martial believer?

She suddenly asked, "How do you know Da Xia's genius? Have you seen them?"

"We... supposedly our Lord Wu belongs to Ran Sect! The Master of Ran Sect is indeed a Da Xia's genius!"

Upon hearing this, the woman in white's beautiful eyes lit up.

Indeed!

In this dark and cruel Holy Spirit Mountain, able to light up an ancient city and shelter fellow people could only be Da Xia's genius of this unique group.

And this genius is so powerful!

Even able to incorporate the Sect Master of the first-class Divine Sect·Wusheng Sect into their ranks?

Truly impressive...

"Tell me about this Master of Ran Sect." The woman in white slightly raised her head, gazing at the distant night sky.

The vast city, with flickering firelights, dyed that part of the sky a faintly fiery red.

"It's said that the Master of Ran Sect is named Lu Ran, Da Xia's first genius!"

The woman in white couldn't help but raise her eyebrows slightly.

Her slender jade fingers gently pinched the embroidery needle, her thoughts nimble.

Da Xia's first genius?

Sounds indeed like an extraordinary figure.

"...I heard he helped Lord Wu to kill the previous Pear Garden Sect Master, support Lord Wu's position, rectify Pear Garden Sect's ethos, and then established this Tiangang City."

The Shanwei disciple narrated exhaustively, his voice becoming increasingly soft.

"Continue." The woman in white looked down upon the trembling creature beneath.

"Madam, I...I only joined after Tiangang City was established, I am a later one..." The man was extremely frightened; his intermittent words carried a hint of sobbing.

As a high-rank in River Realm, he was acutely aware that the mysterious woman before him, her power and realm were certainly beyond Sea Realm!

Under her gaze, he shook like a leaf, unable to muster a shred of resistance.

"Later one." The woman murmured softly as if somewhat disappointed.

"Madam!" The Shanwei disciple's heart tightened, suddenly thinking of something, quickly said, "I heard that this Da Xia's first genius is incredibly powerful, and can even help people defy fate and alter destiny."

"Oh?" The woman in white was slightly stunned.

"Yes, Madam! It's said many strong god disciples within Tiangang City, Jade Talisman believers, Fierce Heavenly believers... were originally weak god disciples!"

The woman in white's expression turned increasingly shocked.

"I asked them, though they wouldn't say, their personalities and conduct are completely different from the disciples of Fierce Heavenly Sect and Jade Talisman Sect, even their divine techniques seem problematic! I probed... ah!"

The Shanwei disciple let out a small cry, enveloped and crushed under the terrifying pressure.

The noble yet enchanting woman in white extended her long red tongue, licking her lips.

Her beautiful eyes sparkled with a peculiar luster, she softly spoke:

"Slowly, meticulously..."

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