Summit of the Old Gods

Following the usual naming convention, the residence of Lu Ran at the ends of the earth was naturally named "Tianya Residence."

After returning from Mo Gu Peak, Lu Ran went back to Tianya Residence and collapsed onto the bed.

The fusion of Luoshen and Divine Sculpture was causing him immense distress!

Lu Ran had a bit of a devil-may-care attitude; since he was going to act foolishly, he might as well go all the way.

He took the opportunity to activate the Sword One Divine Statue and Night Charm Evil Sculpture.

The Evil Demon, Night Charm, is a sworn enemy of the Huang Que Sect, and Lu Ran had already prepared to deal with Sky Sparrow Pavilion's Pavilion Master, Golden Sparrow.

As for the Sword One Divine Sculpture...

On one hand, it was prepared for his mother; on the other hand, Sword One possessed a Divine Technique: Frost Sword Heart!

This technique was quite extraordinary!

As everyone knows, Divine Cold Plum and the Evil God Ice Plum Demon Queen are both known as "Little Sword One."

This pair of God Demons can only allow their disciples to ignore harsh cold environments, enhancing their bodily attributes in an icy and snowy environment.

Whereas the true Sword One not only possesses the above abilities but can also be immune to ice and snow skills!

Admittedly, Lu Ran is not a swordsman and cannot master the various divine techniques of the Sword One Sect, but this actively opened passive skill will undoubtedly make Lu Ran harder to kill!

He certainly needed to equip it.

And let's not forget, a First-class God Demon possesses a Heavenly Realm move!

However, Lu Ran still did not know how powerful this sect's Heavenly Realm move was.

Because he was still acting foolishly.

Lying on the bed...

On the 8th day of September, a guest arrived at Tianya Residence.

Although the leader of the Shadow Guard Team, Yan Shuangzi, allowed this person in, the one guarding the hall, Chou Nu, stopped the visitor.

"The Young Master is still resting, Nightmare Guardian, please return." Yan Chou sat on the Taishi Chair, looking at the woman in the raincoat as sharp as a knife.

"Ha." Deng Yuxiang snorted coldly, "If you can let him rest more, I would thank you."

Yan Chou looked at the woman expressionlessly.

Deng Yuxiang: "Every time he activates a Stone Sculpture or nurtures one to upgrade, his brain buzzes, he suffers greatly, and he can't sleep."

Yan Chou nodded silently, certainly aware of the Stone Sculpture matter, after all, Lu Ran had already granted him the Evil Sculpture, Evil Spear Emperor.

However, he did not know Lu Ran would also experience this situation.

"Your approach is correct, in the future, protect him when this happens."

"Thank you for your guidance, Nightmare Guardian." Yan Chou wasn't concerned about the woman's attitude and nodded lightly.

Deng Yuxiang turned and walked towards the bedroom.

"Whew~"

Yan Chou flew like the clouds swiftly blocking the bedroom door.

Deng Yuxiang looked at the "Emperor" in front of her, uncertain whether to be angry or pleased.

Perhaps a bit of both.

The First Protector of the Ran Sect held a position of high prestige.

Few within the Ran Sect dared to oppose her.

However, Aunt Qiao's old troop in Cloud Sea forcefully entered the ends of the earth and evidently did not follow the Ran Sect's leadership, recognizing only the Young Master.

"Outside, what's the noise?" A young man's voice suddenly emerged from within the bedroom.

The two Heavenly Realm powers facing each other simultaneously turned towards the bedroom direction:

"Sect Leader."

"Young Master."

"What's going on?" Lu Ran rubbed his temples in frustration.

"Sect Leader, I came to see you."

Upon hearing a familiar female voice, Lu Ran's fingers paused, immediately saying: "Come quickly."

Outside the bedroom, Deng Yuxiang glanced lightly at Yan Chou before stretching her long legs and walking into the bedroom.

"Come in." From behind the screen, the young man's voice came through again.

Deng Yuxiang took off her leather boots and stepped onto the soft fox fur carpet; just after bypassing the screen, her expression turned a bit strange.

Lu Ran was lying across the bed, with his head hanging off the edge.

Deng Yuxiang, naturally understanding the situation, couldn't help but shoot him a playful glare.

Yet she came to the bedside, knelt down, and lifted Lu Ran's head with her hands: "Is the fusion with Luoshen not complete yet?"

"It was done long ago; it's mainly the Sword One Divine Sculpture," Lu Ran muttered, "That troublesome Sword One reached the First Level of Heaven Realm and only recently stopped, causing me severe misfortune."

"With this upgrade, how many Stone Sculpture activation slots did you gain?" Deng Yuxiang inquired.

"28 slots."

Hearing this, Deng Yuxiang nodded with satisfaction.

Now it's like a fish leaping into a vast sea.

She gently pressed Lu Ran's head, then asked: "What is Sword One's Heavenly Realm move?"

"One Sword from Heaven!" Lu Ran, looking at the woman's inverted face, exclaimed excitedly, "This technique summons an incredibly grandiose Frost Great Sword suspended in mid-air.

Within the Frost Great Sword, endless flying swords are unleashed, annihilating all creatures within a certain range, and they automatically lock on to enemies!"

Deng Yuxiang nodded again, sounds formidable?

Unfortunately, a Heavenly Realm move is only available to First-class Gods.

Like her, a Second-class God, only has River and Sea moves.

Third-class God Demons fare worse, possessing only River Realm Techniques.

The worst of all are the Fourth Rank and below God Demons, who have no great moves, only small skills...

"By the way, Sis!" Lu Ran's expression turned peculiar, "Can you imagine? Asher's opposition is indeed the Fishman Fisherman!"

"Oh?" Deng Yuxiang was indeed a bit surprised.

In the Human World of Da Xia, after Asher's disciples slay the Evil Demon, Fishman Fisherman, they indeed can claim rewards from the God Lord.

But the problem is, the old fisherman is really weak!

The Evil Technique consists only of broken fishing nets and worn-out fishing boats, not even having a single powerful move.

And what kind of existence is Ash?

One of the Four Heroes of War!

A dignified Second-class God, with all the great techniques of Jianghai at her disposal.

Is the old fisherman fit to be Ash's (South Sea Bow) opponent?

The answer is... indeed fit!

"Just now in the Sculpture Garden, I went with Divine General Luo to find the old fisherman. She confirmed both sides are of the same origin, two sides of the same coin, and has now already devoured the old fisherman's Evil Sculpture, currently digesting it."

Deng Yuxiang pondered, "If I have to say, there are indeed a few similarities in their skills, but the difference in strength is vast."

Lu Ran thought for a moment and said, "Lord Immortal Sheep told me that the Evil Demon wasn't created by the gods but was originally one being, split into two entities."

"So?"

"I am wondering, during the split, did Ash take the proactive side? Did she seize most of the power and cast away the unfavorable parts?"

Deng Yuxiang didn't really understand how God Demons "split the family."

If possible, she'd really like to see it.

Lu Ran continued, "Look at Ash! She's wearing the Canglong Treasure Armor and holding the Sea Suppressing Bow, capable of shooting Canglongs one after another.

And look at the old fisherman! He's wearing old fishing clothes and holding a broken fish spear, only able to summon a school of small fish."

Deng Yuxiang: "..."

Please, no more.

The more you say, the worse it gets...

Compared to other gods and demons who are well-matched, it feels like there's something special between Ash and the old fisherman?

"Actually, it's fine." Lu Ran suddenly changed the tone, "At least Divine General Luo can travel on the fishing boat in the sea in the future... Aren't you envious?"

"Hmm?" Deng Yuxiang looked down at Lu Ran.

Only then did she realize what his abrupt change in topic was intended for.

"Do you want to merge with the Night Charm Evil Sculpture? I'll activate the Divine Sculpture of the North Wind, and your North Wind Divine Skill will return to you!"

"I heard Shuangzi say, you've already decided to ascend to the Heavenly Realm on the fifteenth day." Deng Yuxiang gently shook her head, rejecting him straightforwardly, "We should get familiar with the environment there first before discussing the merging."

"Actually, having you living in my mind is quite nice too." Lu Ran whispered.

To be honest, ever since Luo Ying settled in the Sculpture Garden, Lu Ran felt a profound sense of security!

Yu Changsheng was the first to reside in Lu Ran's mind, offering him stability.

But From Dragon Guardian is, after all, a supportive type.

Who is Luo Ying?

The top killer of Ran Sect!

Her arrival made Lu Ran feel confident! It was like carrying a mighty weapon with him at all times, ready to summon her at any moment.

"Hiss..." Lu Ran suddenly inhaled sharply, "Lighter, please, it hurts~"

He was indulging in a massage, naturally not activating the Water Flow Armor, and the fingertips of the Big Nightmare exerted a slight force, causing his little head to ache.

"Let's not talk about this anymore." Deng Yuxiang gently spoke, her fingers easing up.

"Oh." Lu Ran pouted his lips.

Seeing his little expression, Deng Yuxiang suppressed her laughter and said nothing more.

Lu Ran quietly enjoyed the moment for a while before saying, "What brought you to me?"

"Lingyi."

"What happened to her?" Lu Ran was a bit panicked.

The little one is such a precious darling, nothing must happen to her.

"I've spoken with Yutang, planning to send the child back to the Human World and let her parents help raise her." Deng Yuxiang gently massaged Lu Ran's temples.

"Isn't Lingyi not even two years old? Being separated from her parents, will it be okay?"

"It will just urge Yutang and Manni to work harder." Deng Yuxiang's actions were gentle, but her words were rather ruthless, "If they want to see the child sooner, they'll need to train even more diligently."

Lu Ran: "..."

You really are a tough aunt~

"Once they've ascended to the Heavenly Realm and can create a physical body, they'll be able to return to see the child." Deng Yuxiang looked into Lu Ran's eyes, "What do you think?"

Lu Ran shifted his gaze, remaining silent.

This is a matter for your Deng Family... Wait, there's also the Bai Family.

Taking the great-granddaughter away from Elder Bai seems a bit cruel to the old man.

"Did Elder Bai agree?" Lu Ran inquired.

"Just about to talk about him." Deng Yuxiang's face became a bit serious, "Are you planning to have him continue fighting with you, or will you let him retire in peace?"

Hearing this, Lu Ran furrowed his brows slightly.

Elder Bai has lived a drifting life, it's been too hard for him in this lifetime, and now he has the chance to indeed enjoy his later years and family joy.

But, personally, Lu Ran still wants to grant Bai Yanhui a Divine Position.

The Deng Family and the Bai Family are undoubtedly his own people.

Now, with Bai Yanhui over seventy, Lu Ran doesn't want him to continue aging as a human until passing away.

Lu Ran pondered for a long time and finally said, "Let's respect Elder Bai's decision and ask him."

Deng Yuxiang: "Just follow your heart, no need to consider others."

Lu Ran, however, smiled, looking at the inverted beautiful face before him, "If it were up to me, you would already be residing in my mind now."

Deng Yuxiang's face slightly froze, feeling only a slight lightness in her arms.

Lu Ran sat up, rubbing his messy hair, "You send Elder Bai and Gold Sparrow to Heaven's Edge, I'll be waiting for them there."

Deng Yuxiang watched his back, and after a moment, she couldn't help but lower her head and smile:

"Alright."

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