Summit of the Old Gods

Jingxian Island has changed.

A rain of golden arrows fell across the island, extinguishing some arrogant spirits and taking many lives.

Jingxian Island is also about to become history.

As powerful as the Ashan Sect is, staying on the island remains extremely dangerous, so Lu Ran plans to relocate.

This is undoubtedly a decision that defies "ancestral teachings."

The previous island masters of Jingxian Island have always deeply rooted themselves in the island and would never abandon their homeland.

After all, in the human world of Da Xia, the Divine Ash stands firmly on the southern island of the continent, and the most devout believers are bound to follow the steps of the Divine.

On the other hand, there is plenty of Holy Spirit Energy descending from the sea!

Stationed on Jingxian Island, occupying the surrounding islands, and controlling a segment of the sea, can provide the Jingxian Sect with abundant resources.

The resources that ordinary people cannot access are for the Ash disciples to consume, and the Holy Spirit Energy on land is not spared by the Jingxian Sect.

Lu Ran couldn't care less about that?

The Jingxian Sect now belongs to me! I'll move it, who can stop me?

He suspects that the Divine secretly manipulated the decision for the Jingxian Sect to root on the island.

After all, the sea is far more perilous than the land, and this way, it can accelerate the death rate of Ash believers!

Thinking back on the Pear Garden Sect, they also have unique "accelerating death" methods.

The sect's doctrine is a golden rule, allowing no changes, and under the fundamental principle of "the capable occupy," the positions within the sect cannot be increased or decreased, each role having its own place.

If you want to advance, you must start a life-and-death struggle!

If you don't want to advance and avoid conflict, your superior will also force a fight against you out of fear.

Various systems, under the pretense of cultivating vitality within the sect, urge the Pear Garden disciples to practice hard and ascend to the Heavenly Realm early.

In truth...

Was it perhaps just a way to make Sea Realm believers die faster?

Who knows.

The new location of the Jingxian Sect is a towering mountain, approximately fifty kilometers from the coastline.

This was personally selected by Lu Ran after exploring the mountains within a radius of two hundred kilometers.

From now on, Jingxian Island will be completely renamed "Jingxian Mountain."

The subsequent relocation, construction, including sect management and other matters, Lu Ran did not worry too much about. With the Lu Sect full of talent, of course, he does not need to do everything personally.

Only one task requires Lu Ran's involvement—accepting disciples!

However, Lu Ran decided not to cause any disturbance for the time being, planning to wait until the sect has completely settled down before proceeding.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Lu Ran held a small meeting, summoning the Nightmare and Cong Long Protectors, along with the two Divine Generals Xun Luo.

"Sect Leader!"

"Sect Leader, you called for us?" Xun Luo hurried over first, arriving at the quiet back mountain.

On Jingxian Mountain, disciples are enthusiastically building a new home.

The couple, as the sect master and the sect master's companion of Jingxian Mountain, have been overseeing the overall situation in the mountain these past few days and are a bit unused to suddenly coming to this secluded place...

"You two have worked hard." In a simply constructed pavilion, Lu Ran sat at the stone table, smiling at the two Divine Generals.

"It's not hard."

"It's just doing our part." The couple immediately responded.

Across the stone table, Jiang Ruyi softly said: "Master Lu just contacted the Deng Family, your children are well taken care of by Deng Yutang and Bai Manni, rest assured."

"Thank you, Sect Leader!"

"No need." Lu Ran waved his hand with a smile and asked, "How are the disciples within the sect, no trouble arising, right?"

Luo Ying shook her head, gesturing to the elegant phoenix robe still draped on her shoulders: "No one dares."

Feng Zhihuan is undoubtedly a ruler of the "comply and thrive, defy and perish" mentality, her oppressive control over the sect's disciples unimaginable for ordinary individuals.

Over the past few days, Luo Ying has felt a lot.

She has seen too many faces filled with trepidation, everywhere she goes, there are people kneeling and bowing.

It's even hard to tell if the Jingxian disciples are submitting to the new rulers or kneeling to the old master's worn clothes.

Perhaps it's both.

"Sect Leader."

Yu Changsheng and Deng Yuxiang arrived one after another, both standing outside the pavilion.

Lu Ran nodded, then looked back to the Xun Luo pair: "The development and construction of Jingxian Mountain are your responsibilities, consult more with the Lady, and discuss more with the protectors."

"Yes!"

"Yes!" The Xun Luo pair immediately took their orders.

Deng Yuxiang slightly raised an eyebrow, looking at Lu Ran: "Sect Leader, do you have other assignments?"

Anyone can hear that Lu Ran has plans to leave.

Lu Ran's expression turned slightly serious: "Over at Wuji Peak, Tufeng Master is undergoing a breakthrough, it should only take a few days for him to advance to the Heavenly Realm."

Upon hearing this, Yu Changsheng's expression also turned a bit solemn.

"Just now, the Wind Emperor urged me again, I plan to take Elder Lu Yuan and stay on Wuji Peak for a few days."

"Hmm." Yu Changsheng nodded thoughtfully.

With Elder Lu Yuan there, he can naturally handle many issues.

"It's better to be prepared." Lu Ran mused, "If nothing unexpected happens, once Tufeng Master ascends to the Heavenly Realm, the Wind Emperor plans to take over the Wuji Peak Sect.

At the right time, I'll assist her in boosting her influence."

Deng Yuxiang opened her mouth, and suddenly a telepathic message imprinted itself in her mind: [Your close friend is more mobile than you, let her accompany me instead, it's enough.]

Deng Yuxiang's eyes turned profound, looking at someone.

Lu Ran smiled: [Mainly that Jingxian Mountain here, you still need to hold the fort.]

Deng Yuxiang: "..."

That sounded more agreeable than the previous remark.

Lu Ran slowly stood up, his gaze sweeping over everyone, finally landing on the Immortal across the stone table, smiling: "Then I'll be the hands-off manager~"

Jiang Ruyi didn't respond directly, instead saying: "If there's any situation, inform us immediately."

"Definitely!" Lu Ran nodded firmly, summoning an Ancient Bronze Mirror.

The Landing Mirror had just formed, and Lu Ran suddenly turned his head, looking at Yu Changsheng, "Mr. Cong Long, would you like to go with me and borrow the cultivation environment?"

Yu Changsheng shook his head, "Thank you, Master Lu, but I am already close to hitting a bottleneck in my cultivation. It's best to upgrade on my own turf."

"That's true." Lu Ran nodded.

Breaking through within other sects is indeed not very prudent, and upgrading at one's own place allows other protector Divine Generals to enjoy benefits.

While the two were talking, a Charm Shadow appeared behind Lu Ran.

Deng Yuxiang turned her gaze, Yan Shuangzi noticed and turned to look, only to meet the wistful gaze of her close friend.

Yan Shuangzi was a bit puzzled.

What's happening here?

Deng Yuxiang coldly reminded, "Stay close."

Only then did Yan Shuangzi realize Lu Ran had already stepped into the mirror, and she hurriedly took a long stride to follow.

Seriously!

Yan Shuangzi grumbled inwardly.

If you didn't look at me like that, would I be distracted?

If you wish to follow him day and night, don't be a Night Charm!

You came before me, why didn't you choose to be an Evil Dog...?

"Oh?" Lu Ran looked at the bright woman coming out of the mirror, rather surprised, "What's wrong with you?"

"Nothing." Yan Shuangzi immediately shook her head.

As a competent Shadow Guard, she was always very restrained, her heart calm like a still water.

If her emotional fluctuations were too great, it would expose her position and disrupt Lu Ran's normal life.

But now, Lu Ran clearly noticed that the Evil Shadow Protector seemed to be in a bit of a mood?

This was indeed rare!

Quite amusing~

Noticing Lu Ran's curious gaze, Yan Shuangzi suppressed the urge to glare back and quietly disappeared.

There are few in this world who are qualified to affect Yan Shuangzi's emotions.

Deng Yuxiang is one, and Lu Ran is another.

"Don't go, we're about to open the mirror and head to Wuji Peak!" Lu Ran shouted towards the mountains and forests from Elder Lu Yuan's residence.

The next moment, the Charm Shadow obediently returned to stand in front of a certain person.

"Here!" Lu Ran took out a Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd and handed it over, "Drink some, cool off."

Yan Shuangzi: "..."

Lu Ran laughed, "Go ahead and drink, we need to make space for Elder Lu; after all, he's a Great Power in the Heavenly Realm, and we must hide him."

Only then did Yan Shuangzi take the Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd and drink it with her head tilted back.

"Gulp, gulp..."

"Tell me, who upset you?" Lu Ran asked curiously, "Do you want me to vent your anger?"

Yan Shuangzi paused her movements, slowly putting down the gourd, and with a half-smile looked at Lu Ran, "Deng Yuxiang."

Lu Ran: "..."

Why is my mouth so careless?

Moreover, Yan Shuangzi's little expression, her little tone... aren't you two a bit too alike?

Lu Ran hurriedly reached out, propping up the bottom of the gourd, signaling her to continue drinking, "Drink more, cool off! We won't stoop to her level."

"Haha~" Yan Shuangzi couldn't help but laugh, watching Lu Ran's timid appearance, she continued drinking.

Well... at least she's more reasonable than Big Nightmare, not making things difficult for Big Master Lu.

Lu Ran turned and walked away, shouting as he went, "Elder Lu! Is Elder Lu at home?"

"Master Lu, you're here."

"I'm sorry to trouble Elder Lu, you'll have to stay in the gourd for some time."

"It's no trouble."

"Just wait a minute, after she finishes drinking, I'll drink a few more sips, to make a bit more room for you."

Lu Yuan: "..."

"By the way! Little Blazing Phoenix, once we reach Wuji Peak, you can't be greedy, even if Divine Power is fed to your mouth, you mustn't eat it."

Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd: "..."

A few minutes later, within an empty room at Wind Emperor's residence on Wuji Peak, a Landing Mirror opened.

A man and a woman, both wearing bamboo hats and bamboo clothes, stepped out one after the other.

At that time, He Qifeng had already received the notification and was waiting inside the house.

"Why are you still in this fisherman's outfit?" In the thick fog, Wind Emperor's faint voice came through, carrying a hint of dissatisfaction.

Although the two couldn't see each other, they both had Divine Weapons; naturally, they could understand each other's situation.

Lu Ran grinned, "Aren't I afraid of stealing your spotlight! From now on, we two wearing bamboo hats and clothes are your dead soldiers.

Helping you seize power and... *cough*, don the yellow robe, and rule the world!"

He Qifeng couldn't help but raised an eyebrow, feeling suddenly much better.

Recruiting Lu Ran under her command?

He Qifeng suddenly felt like a dream come true!

Even better than taking down the Wuji Peak Sect and ascending the Peak Master's throne!

"I say, you being a mighty power, can you be a bit more reserved? Your emotions are too obvious!"

"Enough nonsense! Lu Dead Soldier, heed my command!"

"Uh?"

"Kneel down and receive the order."

Lu Ran was stunned for quite a while, and then with annoyance said, "I'm leaving, goodbye!"

"Heh, you don't keep your word, and you call yourself a man?"

"Eh?"

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