Summit of the Old Gods

"Alliance Leader Yun! Please stay, the Thousand Boat Alliance cannot be without you!"

"Leader, say something, all the brothers and sisters are very worried..."

"Yes, Alliance Leader Yun..."

High in the sky, numerous Island Masters of the Sea Realm earnestly pleaded.

They followed Yun Qianzhou's ascending figure, but none dared to get too close, as the oppressive aura of a Heavenly Realm's Great Power deterred any disrespect.

Many also silently followed, accompanying the Alliance Leader's final journey.

For the peace of the Thousand Boat Alliance, Alliance Leader Yun had been in seclusion on the island for a year since ascending to the Heavenly Realm.

Should they keep trying to stop him?

Ascending to the heavens, perhaps there is a path home!

Many pondered deeply; if it were them, they might have long ascended to the Heavenly Realm, leaving behind this dreadful place.

Home, who wouldn't want to return?

Hidden in the forest, Lu Ran furrowed his brow.

Should he go forward to stop him?

Judging by Yun Qianzhou's demeanor, his mind was clearly made up to leave.

If he wanted to retain Alliance Leader Yun, he would certainly have to show some "sincerity"!

What if Yun Qianzhou remained unmoved and still ascended to the Heavenly Realm? Then all the "sincerity" he showed, including the information on Divine Sculpture and Evil Sculpture in his possession, would...

Lu Ran's expression shifted repeatedly, caught off guard by Yun Qianzhou's sudden departure after emerging from seclusion.

"Alliance Leader Yun! Please speak..." The clamor abruptly ceased.

Because Yun Qianzhou suddenly lowered his head and opened his tightly closed eyes, scanning those below.

His lips were pale, and when he spoke, his voice was even fainter:

"The sky is high, the clouds are vast, take care of yourselves."

His calm voice penetrated deeply, lingering beneath the dark clouds, ringing in everyone's ears, silencing the Sea Realm's Great Powers for fear of offense against heavenly might.

No one dared to pursue further.

For one, it was the decisiveness of his farewell; on the other hand, they had already ascended too high, and further ascent might be met with invisible energy that would reduce them to dust.

In a moment, Yun Qianzhou had disappeared into the rolling dark clouds.

The world fell into silence, not a sound remained, but the Thousand Boat Alliance clearly knew that the Alliance Leader had departed.

The oppressive force over their heads suddenly vanished, their bodies were no longer tense, and they could breathe smoothly once again.

[Leader, the Divine Color General said...]

[Yes, I saw it.] Lu Ran stood silently in the forest, witnessing the final farewell.

Thus, the ascension of a Heavenly Realm person to the Heavenly Realm is permitted by the rules.

No mysterious energy would strike down from above.

"Alas..." Lu Ran sighed inwardly, gazing up at the cloud-filled sky.

May you return to the Human World.

Perhaps, before long, we may meet again in the Heavenly Realm?

Who knows.

[Leader, where are you at Mist Rain Lake? Is it convenient for me to come over?]

[Mr. Conglong, you should focus on your seclusion.]

[I should still come by and take a look. Polishing the Dao Heart is not a day's work.] Normally obedient Yu Changsheng was insistent this time.

[Hmm...] Lu Ran pondered for a moment, retreating behind a large tree, summoning the Ancient Bronze Mirror.

As the Landing Mirror opened, the elegant gentleman arrived.

Yu Changsheng first saluted Lu Ran with folded hands, then stepped from behind the tree, intending to gaze at Mist Rain Lake, but was drawn by the spectacle in the sky.

Nearly twenty Island Masters of the Sea Realm still stood in the sky, gazing at the dark clouds.

No one spoke, and no one left.

Some were silently grieving, some were despondent, while others clasped their hands in prayer, seemingly offering blessings for the Alliance Leader Yun.

Yu Changsheng played with the folding fan in his hand, his mind agile.

How difficult it is to step into the Heavenly Realm?

Having been in seclusion for a month, Yu Changsheng had a very clear understanding of this.

Likewise, Yu Changsheng had a clear understanding of himself, knowing he had given everything to Lu Ran, dedicated to his noble cause and ideals.

Thus, at this moment, gifting the unclaimed Thousand Boat Islands to Lu Ran, allowing the four sects of Sky Phoenix, Bi He, Chenghua, and Sword Lotus to willingly belong to the Ran Sect, resonated infinitely with Yu Changsheng's Dao Heart.

This seemed to be a path toward ascension?

Yu Changsheng slowly spoke, "Leader, are you willing to protect the Thousand Boat Islands?"

"It's my duty."

"Then allow me to stay at Mist Rain Lake for a while."

"Isn't sir going to continue his seclusion?"

He preferred Yu Changsheng to focus solely on introspection and breakthrough; as for matters at Mist Rain Lake, Lu Ran could communicate with He Yingcai.

Yu Changsheng smiled, closed the folding fan, and saluted, "I hope the Leader will permit me to take full responsibility for the integration of the Thousand Boat Alliance."

"Well... alright then." Lu Ran nodded.

Since Mr. Conglong requested so earnestly, Lu Ran couldn't deny his courtesy.

Lu Ran thought for a moment and said, "Taking this opportunity, I'll give the Divine Color General a Stone Sculpture, the arch-enemy of Bi He, Tangled Silk Shadow, how does sir find it?"

Yu Changsheng pondered for a moment and nodded, "Good."

The two waited for about another ten minutes, darkness enveloping the sky, and a gentle rain began to fall.

It also awakened those who were reluctant to part.

After Alliance Leader Yun left, Tianya Island Master and Mingyue Island Master of the Sky Phoenix Sect naturally became leaders; no one knew what words they spoke to everyone in the air, but they dispersed one by one.

Yu Changsheng looked at Lu Ran: "Sect Leader, please wait a moment, I have contacted the Divine Color General to clear out the wooden house on the island."

"Hmm."

Soon, with a reminder from Yu Changsheng, Lu Ran summoned the Ancient Bronze Mirror again.

The other side of the Landing Mirror opened directly in the wooden house amidst the lush forest on Green Lotus Island.

"Sect Leader." He Yingcai saw the two walking out, her beautiful eyes lit up, then lit up again.

One was the leader she followed, her admired younger junior.

The other was the person who was always in her thoughts.

"It's been a long time, Senior Sister He, you're as graceful as ever," Lu Ran said softly.

"It's been a long time, Junior Brother Lu's words have become even sweeter." He Yingcai replied with a faint smile, her attitude and address changing with Lu Ran.

As she spoke, He Yingcai placed her hands together in front of her, slightly bent her knees, and performed a graceful curtsey.

Throughout the entire Ran Sect, only the Divine Color General performed this ritual.

"Senior Sister doesn't seem too saddened by Alliance Leader Yun's ascension?" Lu Ran sat heavily in the Taishi Chair beside the Eight Immortals Table.

He Yingcai gently shook her head: "Alliance Leader Yun has already been kind and benevolent to us. No matter if he is returning home or going to a place closer to home, it is only right.

He has escaped from this purgatory, which is something to be blessed, and shouldn't be held back selfishly by us."

Lu Ran remained silent, looking at the highborn and elegant woman.

It was really hard to imagine her in a flamboyant red dress, seductive and sensual.

The room fell into a silence, He Yingcai waited for a while, then softly probed: "Is there something I said that displeased the Sect Leader?"

"No." Lu Ran smiled, then said, "You are now the leader of the Seven Islands of Bi He, right?"

"Thankfully, I did not fail." He Yingcai nodded lightly.

Lu Ran gestured to Yu Changsheng nearby: "I'll give you Mr. Cong Long, next, take down the entire Thousand Boat Alliance."

"Understood." He Yingcai felt a surge of joy in her heart, immediately turning her gaze to the silent Yu Changsheng.

Seeing him fiddling with a paper fan, looking carefree, He Yingcai's eyes showed a trace of complaint.

Originally, there was always contact between the two.

In this cold Holy Spirit Mountain, they talked about a warm distant relationship.

Yu Changsheng was simply a treasure, always saying things that would make He Yingcai smile knowingly.

However, ever since Yu Changsheng ascended to the Sea Realm Peak, she dared not disturb him much.

Now that they finally met again, this guy didn't express anything at all!

He just kept playing with that broken fan!

Really...

She really wanted to shoot a Lotus Silk over and lift him up directly!

"Ahem." Yu Changsheng gave a light cough.

He Yingcai came back to her senses and quickly said, "Sect Leader, I will brew tea for you."

"No need, come here." Lu Ran beckoned.

He Yingcai was somewhat puzzled, but still stepped forward.

Lu Ran looked at the radiant Divine General and sighed, "It's time to present you with a Divine Sculpture, are you willing to replace the Tangled Silk Shadow?"

He Yingcai's beautiful eyes brightened, nodding without hesitation: "I am willing."

She was well aware of what binding with a Stone Sculpture meant.

Improving cultivation talent, breaking through the cultivation limit!

Ever since she ascended to the Middle Sea Realm, she had noticed her cultivation speed slowing down. Lu Ran granting her a Stone Sculpture at this time was like receiving a pillow when sleepy.

And this pillow was an invaluable treasure.

It was a divine position!

Lu Ran then thought of something, turning to Yu Changsheng beside him: "Sir, after the Divine Color General transitions to Tangled Silk Shadow, will your work in the Thousand Boat Alliance proceed smoothly?"

Yu Changsheng seemed to have already devised a plan and strongly endorsed it: "Don't worry, Sect Leader, leave everything to me and the Divine Color General."

"Good." Lu Ran summoned the Ancient Bronze Mirror, "Let's return to the contract within the cliff, the shadow of the Evil God is too large."

He led He Yingcai to the backyard of Cloud Sea Residence, where amidst a light drizzle, a seductive and alluring shadow of an Evil God descended.

With enchanting charm and infinite grace.

The Tangled Silk Shadow, dressed in a revealing red dress, her eyes carrying a playful smile, slowly bent down, her huge palm overlapping with Lu Ran's, pressing towards the top of He Yingcai's head.

In matters of signing inheritance contracts and breaking master-servant contracts, Lu Ran was already skilled.

Within minutes, Lu Ran saw off the Divine Color General, as she took her last step back into the mirror, she performed a graceful curtsey for Lu Ran.

Seeing this, Lu Ran shook his head and smiled.

"Phew~"

The Landing Mirror quietly dissipated, Lu Ran let out a long sigh.

Now, Old Bai Yanhui's eyes can only wait for Mr. Cong Long to ascend to the Heavenly Realm.

Yu Changsheng, being bound to a Stone Sculpture in Lu Ran's Sculpture Garden, if by any chance he breaks through and ascends, he naturally won't be swayed by the divine's allure.

Thus, if Yu Changsheng, Wu Xiao, Luo Ying, and others can ascend to the Heavenly Realm, they can naturally establish their dominance in the Mountain Realm!

"Ah!" Lu Ran suddenly slapped his forehead.

Over at Ink Sea Bay, Mo Li and the Sea Shark Team have not completed their preparations. During this grand New Year, better not let any demons or evil spirits come in.

Lu Ran hurriedly flickered away.

"Heavenly Realm, Heavenly Realm..." Lu Ran mumbled as he traveled.

After the New Year, meet the Evil Demon Leader at the Blood Pool, and thereafter he himself ought to retreat to impact the Fourth Rank of the Sea Realm.

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