Summit of the Old Gods

"Whoosh~ whoosh~"

At Heaven's Edge, Wind Blades were shuttling back and forth.

A woman dressed in a green raincoat and a bamboo hat was sitting at the edge of the sea cliff.

She seemed to have picked up someone's habits, letting her long legs dangle outside the cliff, swaying back and forth from time to time.

Such an innocent scene did not suit her imposing presence, nor the terrifying scene!

Dense Wind Blades were wantonly shuttling.

The sharp sound of cutting through the air sent chills down one's spine!

The Sea Grade Evil Technique·Night Charm Blade could allow the caster to summon 32 Wind Blades, and this technique, once reaching Heavenly Grade, doubled the number of Wind Blades.

A total of 64 Night Charm Blades crossed and weaved into a desperate "Domain".

Any creature entering it could probably not walk out alive.

Yet, Deng Yuxiang was leisurely sitting there, with Wind Blades brushing against her hat brim, waist, and arms, shuttling freely.

Deng Yuxiang closed her eyes, listening to the sound of the wind.

Her long fingers occasionally tapped, controlling the flight paths of each Night Charm Blade.

Supernatural indeed!

If Lu Ran saw this scene, he would undoubtedly be deeply impressed.

Not to mention 64 blades, even with 8 blades, Lu Ran couldn't manage them...

"Hoo~"

Deng Yuxiang suddenly raised her hand, and the momentum of the Night Charm Blades' flight sharply declined.

They turned their blade tips around, linking head to tail, slowly circling around their master.

Deng Yuxiang opened her eyes satisfied, although thick fog enveloped the world, the Wind Blades' paths could not escape her ears and heart.

Heavenly Grade Evil Technique·Night Charm Blade has 64 Wind Blades.

So should the Heavenly Grade Divine Technique·Flying Wind Order also have this number?

Deng Yuxiang thought secretly, looking forward to such a challenge. Before actually trying it out, she didn't dare boast that she could simultaneously control over a hundred blades.

At this moment, more than sixty Night Charm Blades were quite obedient, which was the result of her arduous training day and night for eight or nine days.

In the first two days, a large number of Night Charm Blades still clashed when in flight.

Of course, the reason Deng Yuxiang could achieve such training results was primarily due to her high talent and rock-solid foundation, being steeped in this path for years without ever slackening.

"Hmm?" Deng Yuxiang suddenly looked up.

A Heavenly Realm Great Power's perception was exceptionally sensitive. At the slightest decrease in the concentration of Divine Power around her, she immediately noticed.

Indeed, as time slowly passed, the fog gradually receded.

The world finally regained clarity.

Deng Yuxiang gazed at the sky filled with tumbling clouds; the scenery was indeed magnificent, but she had no intention of appreciating it.

Normally, she could already ascend to the Heavenly Realm.

However...

Deng Yuxiang turned to look at the island forest; since he wasn't leaving, she obviously couldn't leave either.

The hidden sentries scattered in the forest naturally also saw the astonishing scene at Heaven's Edge.

A string of Wind Blades circled the woman, slowly gliding.

They seemed like living creatures, with the large ring of blades suddenly disassembling, several or a dozen forming strings, floating and gliding like swimming dragons.

As Deng Yuxiang flew into the woods, the swarm of dragon-shaped blades roamed all around the lush mountains and forests.

"Lord Guardian."

"Great... Lord Guardian." The hidden sentries dared not hide anymore.

The disciples saluted and greeted this Heavenly Realm Great Power.

Deng Yuxiang ignored the crowd.

Her actions were not meant to intimidate Ran Sect disciples; she was just training her skill, the same as the past eight or nine days.

As to how others saw or thought of it, whether in fright or awe, none of that mattered.

This path of ascension indeed obliterates humanity.

When you stand at the clouds looking down, everything seems so small.

"Sister Deng!"

Finally, someone worthy of her attention appeared.

Under a big tree stood a girl in a black dress, her long black hair cascading over her shoulders like an elegant black swan.

"Hoo~"

Deng Yuxiang casually dispersed the strings of Wind Blades: "Aren't you afraid of me?"

"Afraid, but I'm especially good at enduring~" Qiao Yuansi smiled, her eyes curving, "Are you also here to see my brother?"

The girl's cute demeanor also brought a slight smile to Deng Yuxiang's face: "Yes."

"Then let's go together~" Qiao Yuansi headed towards the cave entrance, muttering, "My brother promised to take me to Mo Gu Peak to watch the sunset, but he's holed up here till now."

Deng Yuxiang slightly curled her lips but said nothing.

Quickly, the two of them saw the hidden Immortal jasmine tree in the forest, and behind one of the flowering trees, they found a concealed cave entrance.

Upon entering, Deng Yuxiang found Yu Changsheng had arrived before her.

In the hall, the Sect Leader and the Lady were seated at the highest positions on the Taishi Chairs.

The Dragon Guardian sat on the side below, and the three were chatting.

"Brother~" Qiao Yuansi ran over, her muttering demeanor disappearing without a trace, her face beaming with a sweet smile, "Finally reached the Peak!"

"Ding ding~ ling~"

As the girl moved, the Heavenly Sound Bell emitted a crisp and pleasant sound, making the atmosphere in the hall lively.

"Indeed!" Lu Ran grinned widely.

This is the Sea Realm·Peak!

Just one step away, and I can ascend the heavens!

The more he thought about it, the happier Lu Ran became, but from Qiao Yuansi's perspective, why did her brother seem... uh, silly?

"Sect Master." Deng Yuxiang stood in the hall, obediently kneeling on one knee, bowing her noble head belonging to the Majestic Heaven Realm.

"Sister, there are no outsiders here." Lu Ran marveled at her terrifying might, his heart secretly clicking his tongue.

Fu Feng, Bai Rao, and Yu Changsheng were all Heavenly Realm.

But Deng Yuxiang before him was much sharper than the three!

Click click~

No wonder she's my Big Nightmare...

Deng Yuxiang rose to her feet, reminding him: "Rest well, and continue your seclusion."

"Eh?" Qiao Yuansi blinked.

Lu Ran was also a bit confused.

Not even a word of congratulations, no concern for each other, just directly asking me to go into seclusion?

No wonder she's the woman who forced the little Blazing Phoenix to the Third Rank!

The way she treats the Sect Leader, it's hard to imagine how strict the first protector of the Ran Sect must be toward the disciples.

Deng Yuxiang gazed directly at Lu Ran with a slight eyebrow raise.

Lu Ran's eyes were deep: "It's a shame you're not a homeroom teacher."

Deng Yuxiang: ?

"Puchi~" Qiao Yuansi couldn't hold back and laughed out loud, quickly covering his mouth.

Seeing the situation, Lu Ran hurriedly changed the topic: "I still have to invite the Stone Sculpture out to fuse with you."

Hearing this, Yu Changsheng, who was sitting at the side, covertly glanced at Deng Yuxiang.

"The matter of fusing with the Stone Sculpture can wait for later."

"Huh?" Lu Ran looked a bit stunned.

Isn't this what she's been dreaming of?

"The Dragon Guardian has great power but can't easily use it, as the state is limited," Deng Yuxiang explained, "Let's talk about it when I ascend to the Heavenly Realm with you."

Lu Ran opened his mouth but couldn't find any words for a moment.

Deng Yuxiang continued, "All along, it's been those two executioners, Tuo Feng and Bai Rao, assisting you in your actions. I don't trust them."

Jiang Ruyi nodded silently, casting a glance at Yu Changsheng.

Yu Changsheng looked guilty: "I, as the protector, have indeed been somewhat negligent."

"Sir, you've got it wrong!" Lu Ran retorted, "You've solved many of my puzzles, and besides, you've always been present in my mind.

I just don't easily use it. If I really encounter a life-and-death crisis, I would naturally ask you to come out."

Yu Changsheng stood up, cupped his hands, and said: "Sect Leader, the Nightmare Guardian's consideration is not without reason! Having her in a Heavenly Rank form accompany you in ascending to the Heavenly Realm would also put the Ran Sect soldiers at ease."

"Indeed." Jiang Ruyi spoke softly.

Lu Ran: "..."

"Then it's decided." Deng Yuxiang found a Taishi Chair, sat down grandly upon it.

Lu Ran's eyes were dim as he gazed at the Big Nightmare who had already made the decision.

Deng Yuxiang smirked slightly, looking at Lu Ran: "Didn't you say there were no outsiders here?"

"Haha~" Jiang Ruyi chuckled, turning to look at Lu Ran, "Sect Master, just heed the advice of the two protectors."

"Oh." Lu Ran pouted, knowing they were all looking out for him.

Yu Changsheng stood up: "Sect Leader, I shall go cultivate now."

"Please feel free, sir." Lu Ran immediately nodded.

The flesh and blood body of Yu Changsheng, its inner soul was different from others, it was the remnant shadow of an Evil God!

The remnant shadow of the Evil God acts as the "spokesperson" for the Evil God Stone Sculpture, able to perform many tasks for the sculpture body.

Like signing contracts with believers, creating Evil Demon minions, and collecting Holy Spirit Energy that descends from the heavens, extracting it from Divine Power to supply to the sculpture body.

Another frightening function — consuming dead souls.

It sounds like Yu Changsheng has gained the same ability as Lu Ran?

No!

One thing needs to be clarified: Lu Ran is not capable of consuming dead souls, but rather it's the Stone Sculpture within his Sculpture Garden that can consume dead souls.

Now, Yu Changsheng is the stone sculpture itself!

While patrolling the nearby sea, every Evil Demon minion·Mo Li that Yu Changsheng killed could help him improve himself.

In fact, Yu Changsheng could forcibly consume the dead souls of Sea Merfolk, fishermen, and other Evil Demon minions he slew!

Because the souls of any race's Evil Demon minions are made of Origin Energy, as the saying goes, "Divine Power forms their body, Origin Energy constructs their soul."

Since it's Origin Energy, Yu Changsheng can, of course, absorb it to cultivate and strengthen himself.

Including the dead souls of the Human Clan who signed contracts with All Gods and were tainted with Origin Energy (Holy Spirit Energy), he can also consume.

From this perspective, after a fusion between the Human Clan and a Stone Sculpture, the flexibility and operability increase significantly!

When Lu Ran slays the Evil Demon minions, it's not like this!

The Evil Sculpture groups within the Sculpture Garden seem like "dead objects" operating on a set program.

Different Evil Sculptures would only choose to absorb the dead souls of their own race's Evil Demon minions.

Yu Changsheng is entirely different.

He is a thinking person!

He is a wandering Evil God in the Holy Spirit Mountain Realm!

He can seize every strand of Origin Energy he could see in any form.

It's just that the Angry Sea Flame Flood Dragon tribe is quite rare, so the Rebirth Money of Deng Yuxiang and others contains the dead souls of this tribe.

That was something Yu Changsheng specially left for Lu Ran while taking care of the Sect Leader.

For a long time, the dead souls of the Evil Demon tribes that came to disturb the Ends of the Earth were all swallowed up by Yu Changsheng's jaws...

"Brother~"

Lu Ran watched Yu Changsheng leave, and then turned to see the Little Yuanxi: "Hmm?"

Qiao Yuansi pouted: "The sun is about to set~"

Lu Ran looked slightly apologetic, as he had promised his sister to see the beautiful scenery a month ago, and he immediately nodded: "Alright, let's do it today!"

Let's not make her wait any longer.

Lu Ran reached out, summoning the Ancient Bronze Mirror, and casually looked at Deng Yuxiang: "Do you want to go to Mo Gu Peak to watch the sunset?"

Deng Yuxiang did not respond but got up and strode over.

Why bother to ask?

If I refuse to fuse with the Stone Sculpture, isn't it just to stay by your side?

The Landing Mirror quickly formed, and the Big Nightmare stepped into it.

From the Ends of the Earth to the deepest part of the Great Desert at Mo Gu Peak, Lu Ran even needed two transfers!

Finally, a Landing Mirror appeared on Mo Gu Peak, within the cave where Lu Ran often lived.

Deng Yuxiang still took the lead, and as she stepped into the cave, she sharply turned her head to the left front.

At the entrance of the cave, a silhouette was standing!

Here... there's someone?!

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