Summit of the Old Gods

Big Nightmare, truly deserving of the title as the first protector of the Ran Sect!

At the time when the Sect Master needed it the most, provided him a helping hand.

Just like on that rainy day years ago, when Lu Ran shamelessly got into her luxury sports car after walking out from the high school gate.

Comfort is all that matters~

This time, returning to Tianya Haijiao, Lu Ran was prepared to immerse himself in cultivation for a month or two. Yet, on the 21st day of Deng Yuxiang's advancement, which happened to be the fifteenth of the seventh lunar month, he broke through the cultivation shackles in a grand manner.

Was Lu Ran only advancing to the Sea Realm Peak?

What if he could seamlessly connect and reach the Heavenly Realm?

July 19th, Nightmare was fulfilled!

In an underground city of Ranmen Island, in a stone chamber, Deng Yuxiang opened her eyes.

The brilliance flowed, revealing complete divinity.

The radiant light couldn't hide her sharp gaze. Deng Yuxiang looked forward, as if she could pierce through the darkness and the thick stone door, piercing the lurking villains behind.

"The sir is not guarding outside, what are you doing here." Deng Yuxiang spoke slowly.

"Rumble..."

The heavy stone door was slowly pushed open.

In the mist, a graceful gentleman walked in and said with a smile, "Congratulations to Nightmare Guardian for advancing to the Heavenly Realm."

"Likewise." Deng Yuxiang nodded lightly, then continued, "What brings Mr. Cong Long to me?"

Yu Changsheng, knowing her temperament, went straight to the point: "I remember, the Nightmare Guardian is not only a Night Charm Evil Sculpture but also an Immortal Sheep Believer?"

"Yes."

"During this advancement to the Heavenly Realm, did the Nightmare Guardian have any interaction with Lord Immortal Sheep?"

"No." Deng Yuxiang shook her head, "I am not qualified."

Yu Changsheng smiled: "The Nightmare Guardian need not belittle yourself."

Advancing to the Heavenly Realm naturally qualifies you.

It's just that the Immortal Sheep Lord is different from the All Gods, not poisoning followers, not luring disciples to ascend to the Heavenly Realm, nor forcing her to commit acts of slaughter, etc.

"Are there any other matters, Mr. Cong Long?"

Yu Changsheng closed the stone door with his backhand, and said seriously, "I came here to discuss the matter of the Fusion Stone Sculpture with the Nightmare Guardian."

"Oh?" Deng Yuxiang was somewhat surprised.

"I, Yu, am the first person under the Sect Master to advance to the Heavenly Realm."

Deng Yuxiang snorted softly: "No need for Mr. Cong to repeatedly emphasize."

Yu Changsheng was helpless and amused.

Does she treat me as someone here to mock?

He went straight to the point: "I am somewhat of a test subject, and my greater role is to help the Sect Master solve some puzzles regarding the stone sculpture layer."

Deng Yuxiang raised her eyebrows slightly, vaguely sensing something.

Yu Changsheng continued: "Since combining with the stone sculpture, I have encountered many inconveniences, which I believe the Nightmare Guardian has seen."

Deng Yuxiang nodded secretly.

Yu Changsheng, despite having advanced to the Heavenly Realm, could only exist in the world with the power of the Sea Realm Peak.

Whether it's the body or the Divine Technique/Evil Technique he performs, they all belong to the Sea Realm, Sea Grade.

"I, Yu, believe that I can overpower ordinary Heavenly Realm believers! But I need to bring out my original stone sculpture, which is extremely consuming of Origin Energy..."

"Is Mr. Cong Long suggesting I temporarily not merge with the Night Charm Evil Sculpture?" Deng Yuxiang asked directly.

"Exactly so."

"Hmm." Deng Yuxiang thought for a moment, if not merging, she could exist in her normal form.

Having the power of a normal Heavenly Realm and without many restrictions.

"The Sect Master has sufficient capital and unparalleled personal charm, attracting two Heavenly Realm Executioners. But with me, they are not yet considered part of us." Yu Changsheng stepped forward slowly.

Deng Yuxiang quite agreed with this.

Not only Tuo Feng and Bai Rao, many in Ran Sect don't meet Deng Yuxiang's standards either.

Her requirements for loyalty are indeed extremely high.

Only people like Yu Changsheng and Wu Xiao are deserving of Deng Yuxiang's acknowledgment.

Yu Changsheng came next to Deng Yuxiang and sat down: "Now that the Sect Master is advancing to the Sea Realm Peak, it won't be long before he ascends to the Heavenly Realm.

The dangers of the Heavenly Realm, you and I have also heard about a lot.

I wonder if the Nightmare Guardian could accompany the Sect Master in ascending to the Heavenly Realm, adapting to it, assisting the Sect Master in gaining a foothold, before proceeding with the merging."

The stone chamber fell into silence.

Seeing Deng Yuxiang silent, Yu Changsheng continued: "I also know that this method might delay the growth of the Nightmare Guardian..."

"Alright." Deng Yuxiang suddenly spoke.

"Oh?" Yu Changsheng looked at the woman; unfortunately, the stone chamber was pitch black, and mist shrouded them.

A faint voice came through the dark stone chamber: "When we first came to the Mountain Realm, I accompanied him. This time to ascend to the Heavenly Realm, it should be the same."

Yu Changsheng smiled.

As for Deng Yuxiang's choice, he had long expected it, and cupped his fists: "I thank the Nightmare Guardian."

"No need." Deng Yuxiang shook her head, "If thanks should be given, it should be me thanking Mr. Cong Long for the reminder."

"I shall not disturb the Nightmare Guardian any longer."

"Did Lu Ran bring this mist?" Deng Yuxiang suddenly asked, as the other just mentioned that little Lu Ran was advancing.

"Exactly."

"Good." Deng Yuxiang replied softly.

Thinking of someone, her previously emotionless face finally showed a hint of a smile.

So close.

Just a little bit more, and you would have caught up.

"Rumble..."

The sound of the heavy stone door resounded, and Yu Changsheng quietly left.

Deng Yuxiang did not pay attention, instead reaching down her side, pulling out an exquisite short knife from the boot.

Her fingers stroke over seven beautiful gems.

Little Lu Ran...

Letting you catch up seems inevitable.

Deng Yuxiang didn't think that when Lu Ran advanced to the First Layer of Heaven, she could reach another level.

Thus, the two shall finally converge at the "First Layer of Heaven."

After that, he would be leading, I suppose.

As she thought about this, Deng Yuxiang's smile became a touch more gentle.

Suddenly, Deng Yuxiang paused her hand that was playing with the short blade, suddenly realizing that all of Lu Ran's soldiers had Stone Sculptures to fuse with.

Yet Lu Ran himself, owning an entire Sculpture Garden, had no Stone Sculpture to inherit?

Will he always remain in his flesh form?

Or perhaps, the Stone Sculpture he has inherited... is the Immortal Sheep?

Deng Yuxiang's expression gradually became solemn. Ever since she learned of Lu Ran's secret, she had thought of the Divine·Immortal Goat matter more than once.

What is the true origin of the Immortal Sheep?

What is its purpose?

Did the Immortal Sheep really give Lu Ran the Sculpture Garden to cultivate a successor?

If there is some conspiracy behind all this, then in the future, once Lu Ran has eliminated many "obstacles," will the Immortal Sheep also turn against him?

In the past, Deng Yuxiang thought of many things, but after all, she was weak, and survival was the utmost priority.

Now, having reached the First Level of Heaven Realm, some situations are ultimately unavoidable.

Just like how the two, Lu and Deng, would eventually meet in the First Layer of Heaven.

One day in the future,

Lu Ran will also "meet" with the Immortal Sheep, won't he?

"Nightmare Guardian?" A young man's voice came from outside the door.

Deng Yuxiang naturally recognized who the visitor was and frowned: "What is it?"

"Nothing...nothing, I just...came to congratulate you on successfully advancing to the Heavenly Realm."

Upon hearing this, Deng Yuxiang's expression softened a bit: "Come in."

"No need, I still have to patrol..."

"Come in," Deng Yuxiang interrupted her brother's words.

Deng Yutang swallowed hard, forcing himself to hold back his fear, and alone, turned into mist.

Ghost General Evil Technique·Ghost Fog Body!

"Whoosh~"

A black demonic wind seeped through the gap in the stone door, morphing into a kneeling figure bowing low, respectfully greeting: "Nightmare Guardian."

"There's no one else here," Deng Yuxiang said with indifference.

"Sis," Deng Yutang called softly.

"How's Lingyi?"

"She's doing well. Brother Xun and Sister Luo Ying often take Manni and Lingyi out for drives and sunbathing," Deng Yutang immediately replied.

The Xun Luo couple has rich parenting experience and has a pair of children growing robustly.

Since the young couple Deng Bai arrived at the Mountain Realm with their child, the two families, under Lu Ran's guidance, have grown closer and closer.

"Hm, your brother is advancing to the Sea Realm Peak, and the next step is the Heavenly Realm."

Deng Yutang: "..."

"You've been in the Mountain Realm for almost a year, right?"

"Almost."

"Are you now in the Third Rank or Fourth Rank of the River Realm?" Deng Yuxiang carefully perceived, but couldn't be too sure.

In front of her, Deng Yutang seemed truly insignificant.

If Deng Yuxiang were also in the River Realm, she might be able to sense it more accurately.

"Fourth Rank of the River Realm," Deng Yutang responded, adding another line, "Soon...soon I'll advance to the Peak."

From a cultivation perspective, Deng Yutang truly doesn't slack off.

When he first entered the mountains, he was merely in the River Realm!

Deng Yutang worked very hard and did not waste the Sacred Spirit Mountain environment rich in Divine Power, while the Ran Sect has consistently offered Deng Bai's small family rides upon rides.

"Mm," Deng Yuxiang replied faintly.

Deng Yutang lowered his head, expecting to receive admonishment again, but then heard Deng Yuxiang say: "When Lu Ran ascends to the Heavenly Realm, he should be able to move freely between the Mountain Realm and the Human World."

Deng Yutang's heart slightly stirred.

The creatures within the Sacred Spirit Mountain, one by one, couldn't remain indifferent when mentioning the Human World.

"By then, I will go back to see, and if conditions allow, take Lingyi to our parents."

Deng Yutang opened his mouth, hesitating: "But Grandpa Bai..."

Deng Yuxiang suddenly stood up.

Deng Yutang's face changed, hurriedly standing to retreat a few steps until his back hit the stone door.

"Let's see what Lu Ran decides," Deng Yuxiang said casually.

If Lu Ran intends for Bai Manni (the Ghost Moon Fox) to devour the Caster Divine Sculpture, Elder Bai naturally can retire in peace and enjoy family happiness.

In the Human World, Bai Yanhui's excessively powerful realm can also protect the Deng Family.

If Lu Ran needs Elder Bai to become the Divine Sculpture·Caster, then Elder Bai must stay in the Ran Sect and continue to shine.

At least from Deng Yuxiang's standpoint, there's no room for negotiation.

"Open the door," Deng Yuxiang ordered.

"Ah? Ah!" Deng Yutang hurriedly turned around, pushing the stone door firmly.

"Where is Lu Ran advancing?"

"He...he is not in the Underground City, should be in his own cave dwelling."

A cave dwelling?

Deng Yuxiang couldn't help but smile, have you taken your brother for a spirit?

She stepped forward, passing by Deng Yutang, making an exceptionally rare intimate gesture, lifting her hand to ruffle his hair:

"Do not mention Human World affairs to anyone."

"Yes."

"Carry on with your work," Deng Yuxiang said as she walked away.

As she gradually walked away, Deng Yutang's violently trembling heart finally stabilized a little, and his breathing smoothed out a bit.

Unexpectedly, a woman's voice came faintly from afar:

"Before I ascend, you best advance to the Sea Realm."

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