Summit of the Old Gods

Lu Ran finally had the chance to change into his fourth outfit—Fox Fur Cloak!

The cloak was entirely snow-white, without a trace of color, resembling the snow on a mountaintop that hadn't yet melted, carrying a hint of chill.

A soft circle of fur at the collar covered half of Lu Ran's face, hiding his lips within and highlighting those cold eyes even more.

The long hem of the cloak gently rippled under its owner's aura, rolling like waves.

Noble, luxurious.

Clearly a warm fox fur, yet the young man's naturally cold gaze made him appear even more aloof.

When Bai Rao saw Lu Ran's outfit, her entire snake... hmm, her entire being was captivated!

Previously, she had already imagined a melodrama in her mind.

Now, the heartbroken, bitterly cold noble youth seemed to have walked out of the story she imagined and stood before her.

"Lu Lang~" Bai Rao twisted her enchanting figure and quickly crawled to Lu Ran's feet, circling upwards.

Lu Ran: "..."

She thinks I'm a pole again?

"Don't change your look!" Bai Rao circled in front of Lu Ran, examining his eyes closely, "Keep your cold demeanor, we're going to seek revenge."

"Aunt Bai, we've discussed how to address each other."

"I couldn't help it~" Bai Rao's eyes were full of admiration as she appreciated Lu Ran up and down, "If you could get your heart broken a bit, it would be even better, giving you more flair."

Lu Ran: ?

"Hehe~" Bai Rao laughed charmingly, "So, little Master Lu, why are you so protective of those sword cultivators?"

"My mother is a Sword One disciple."

"Oh!" Bai Rao realized, "So Miss Lu is a sword cultivator! What's her name, and how strong is she?"

"I'll tell Aunt Bai when she's opened her heart to me." Lu Ran turned and raised his hand, summoning the ancient bronze mirror.

"I've long opened my heart to little Master Lu~" Bai Rao leaned forward, rubbing her face against the furry fox fur, closing her eyes in enjoyment.

Lu Ran snorted and called to three nearby cloaked men and women: "Let's go."

The three protectors stepped forward.

Bai Rao quietly opened her eyes, her gaze moving back and forth on Yu Changsheng and Deng Yuxiang's faces.

One was at the Sea Realm Peak, the other without any imposing presence.

But Bai Rao knew well that both were at the First Level of the Heavenly Realm!

Thinking about it now, it's quite incredible.

She had come to the Mountain Realm on a mission to hunt down the young geniuses, but how much time had passed?

Lu Ran had already personally nurtured two Heavenly Realm beings!

And even joined forces with Deng Yuxiang to slay a Heavenly Realm executioner!

Indeed, following him wasn't wrong.

Only regret she was born a few years too early…

Bai Rao sighed in her heart, rubbing her cheek again against the snowy white, soft fox fur.

"Aunt Bai, if you like it, I'll have one made for you."

"Really?" Bai Rao's beautiful eyes brightened.

"Just a piece of clothing, why would it be fake." Lu Ran said casually, walking into the mirror with Deng Yuxiang.

Deng Yuxiang looked around, raising an eyebrow slightly: "Where is this?"

Yu Changsheng simply smiled.

This collapsed mountain peak is where Deng Yuxiang once advanced, isn't it?

It was also where he helped Lu Ran out of a predicament.

But those Sword One disciples were determined to suppress Deng Yuxiang, even unleashing the Sea Realm Technique—Frost Sky Sword Cascade.

One must know, once the Frost Sky Sword Cascade is unleashed, it can't be stopped!

And that terrifying stream of frost sword waterfall blasted the entire mountain into a thousand wounds, traces of which can still be seen today.

"We're heading north into the snow mountain region, we'll soon see Sword Mountain Peak." Lu Ran gazed towards the north.

If he remembered correctly, they should proceed towards the north-west direction.

Lu Ran once chased from afar that female disciple wielding the Frost Sky Sword Cascade, near Sword Mountain Peak, but at that time, with his insufficient strength, he could only watch from afar.

Deng Yuxiang looked at the shattered mountain body, feeling a bit emotional.

I wonder if Sword Mountain Peak still stands?

She felt uncertain.

After all, Holy Spirit Mountain has been updated.

The executioners descending from the Heavenly Realm are searching everywhere for Da Xia's geniuses, surely they would seek out Sword Mountain Peak sect too?

Deng Yuxiang furrowed her brow slightly, suddenly said: "After Jiao Lie Mountain returned to the Mountain Realm, did it go back to the sect."

Everyone naturally understood her meaning.

In that case, the Sword One disciples who came from the Heavenly Realm should also return to Sword Mountain Peak?

"There probably won't be any Heavenly Realm·Sword One believers on Sword Mountain Peak." Bai Rao suddenly spoke.

"Why does Aunt Bai say that?" Lu Ran asked in confusion.

"Lord Sword One is at the top among all gods, the only pinnacle existence, how could these trivial matters in Holy Spirit Mountain Realm bother her elderly self."

Yu Changsheng's heart stirred: "Senior Bai means Divine Sword One wouldn't send Heavenly Realm executioners down?"

Bai Rao looked at Yu Changsheng, suddenly said: "My age should be younger than yours."

Yu Changsheng: "..."

Indeed, women!

Even when reaching the Heavenly Realm, they still care about age?

Deng Yuxiang, however, sensed a slight difference in treatment.

When Bai Rao spoke with Lu Ran, she always referred to herself as "this humble lady," whereas when speaking with Yu Changsheng, she called herself "this immortal."

Yu Changsheng immediately said, "There is no seniority in knowledge, only the learned are respected! Senior Bai has advanced to the Heavenly Realm earlier than I have, certainly worthy of being called senior."

"Hmm." Bai Rao reluctantly accepted the title of senior, "Lord Jian Yi probably wouldn't send an executioner; she's standing too high.

The dirty and laborious tasks should be handled by other Divines."

Lu Ran nodded thoughtfully.

Yu Changsheng probed, "Senior Bai, do you have any intelligence to support these claims?"

Bai Rao smiled, "There are indeed some Divines who consider themselves aloof. Those who haven't identified with the Evil Demon facet likely fall into this category.

For example, Lord Jian Yi, Lady Ying...

This type of Divine probably despises the idea of using the Evil Demon side to invade the Human World."

"The Evil God camp, was it formed by the Divines themselves?" Lu Ran asked immediately.

Seeing Lu Ran's serious demeanor, Bai Rao dared not assert confidently and instead replied softly, "Most likely."

Deng Yuxiang asked solemnly, "Isn't the arch-enemy of Divine Sword One the Evil God Blood Skull?"

"Because the Sword One Divine Statue suppresses the Demon Cave Blood Pool, that's why the world thinks so," Bai Rao shook her head gently, "This immortal doesn't see it that way."

"Why?"

"This immortal has stayed in the Heavenly Realm for so long and has never seen Jian Yi and Blood Skull join forces against an enemy." As she spoke, Bai Rao noticed Lu Ran's earnest listening expression again.

She immediately tugged at Lu Ran's sleeve, softly saying, "This is just the humble lady's own opinion, not necessarily accurate, Little Lu, just use it for reference.

Perhaps they are just two sides of the same coin; due to their strong powers, they rarely cooperate."

Lu Ran then asked, "Is Spiritual Fortune really aloof?"

Bai Rao raised an eyebrow lightly.

"Spiritual Fortune has no arch-enemies either, does he also disdain invading the Human World of Da Xia on the full moon's night?" Lu Ran voiced his doubts.

Spiritual Fortune being aloof?

Nonsense!

That scoundrel can't wait to devour the Human Clan whole, always dropping the ball at critical moments, fervently forcing Human Clan believers to pray madly, extracting their Power of Faith.

Seeing Lu Ran's reaction, Bai Rao agreed, "Little Lu is right, we must analyze specific situations specifically.

This humble lady knows very little about the secrets of God Demons and must follow Little Lu to uncover them one by one."

Yu Changsheng speculated, "Spiritual Fortune's disposition and methods are despicable, stopping at nothing for energy.

Instead of calling him aloof, isn't it more that he is unwilling to part with energy, reluctant to divide an Evil Demon side?"

This conjecture made Lu Ran feel completely enlightened!

Exactly!

This aligns with Lu Ran's impression of Divine·Spiritual Sign!

Likewise, Jian Yi and Ying might just be hypocrites in disguise.

That said, if Bai Rao's observations and speculations are correct, and Evil Gods are indeed voluntarily divided from the Divine camp...

Then if other Divines have done the same, what price do those unwilling to do so have to pay?

The Immortal Sheep Sect also has no arch-enemies!

What price did Lord Immortal Sheep pay?

Lu Ran secretly pondered while following the group, soon entering the vast snow mountain region.

Jian Mountain Peak is really quite easy to find.

Despite the towering mountains, the highest peak on the mountain, capable of slightly probing into the skies, is the only one in this world.

"It seems...nothing's wrong?" Lu Ran observed Jian Mountain Peak from afar.

It stood proudly between heaven and earth, appearing unscathed by any severe damage.

"I ask the Sect Master to remain cautious." Yu Changsheng spoke, reminding him.

Lu Ran's inherent nature prevented him from acting directly, having Bai Rao blow a breath of Immortal Qi to extinguish the beings on Jian Mountain Peak.

"Swoosh~"

Lu Ran's figure turned invisible, then instantly teleported away.

With the Sect Master's departure, Bai Rao stood upright, the charming and enchanting demeanor disappearing altogether.

She transformed back into a noble posture, resembling a sacred goddess statue.

This scene made Yu Changsheng secretly admire.

Suddenly, the statue turned to look, speaking softly, "What does it feel like to be turned into a stone sculpture?"

Yu Changsheng pondered for a moment, then smiled, "It gives me hope."

Bai Rao looked at Yu Changsheng lightly, her mouth hinting at a faint smile.

One might have expected him to talk about the differences and advantages between a stone sculpture body and the Human Clan's flesh body, yet he responded like this.

"Mr. Cong Long certainly understands the heart of people," Bai Rao said softly.

"Senior Bai, you overpraise," Yu Changsheng cupped his hands.

"It would not be a loss to open your heart to Master Lu earlier," Deng Yuxiang suddenly spoke.

Once, she didn't have the right to speak.

In a world under the God Demon system, the hierarchy was particularly strict.

Now, Deng Yuxiang had reached the First Level of Heaven Realm, finally having enough confidence to engage in the topics of great power in the Heavenly Realm.

Bai Rao turned her gaze to the spirited and heroic Night Charm herself.

Deng Yuxiang also turned her gaze, saying seriously, "Master Lu is a very pure person, chosen by Lord Immortal Sheep and by all of us likely because of this.

In dealing with him,

sincerity outweighs all means."

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Brothers, I'm taking a leave tomorrow because I need to go out. I'll be back by tomorrow night, and the day after tomorrow, updates will resume as usual.