Summit of the Old Gods

Chapter 121: 108 Tigers fall into the sheep's mouth


The group had idled away the time in the Snow Alley cabin, the atmosphere growing warmer, dispersing yesterday's gloom.

The four-person team reached a unanimous decision, to forgo further trials this month and instead concentrate on intensive training.

Once they achieved Stream Realm Third Rank, Deng, Tian, and Chang would each be able to learn another Divine Technique, which would naturally greatly enhance the team's combat power.

Most Believers in the world could learn only 4 to 6 Divine Techniques in their lifetimes.

After all, those who could cultivate to River Realm were already excellent.

And those who reached River Realm, they were truly rare!

It's worth mentioning that after reaching River Realm, there were no two Divine Techniques to be learned.

Most God Demon factions had only one Divine Technique to learn at River Realm.

While fewer in number, the quality was exceptional!

The Spells suitable for River Realm were mostly of the earth-shattering kind...

There were also some gods who did not have Divine Techniques suitable for River Realm!

Unfortunately, Immortal Sheep was one of them.

However, Lu Ran, as an Immortal Sheep Believer, didn't care about that at all.

After all, he owned a God Demon Sculpture Garden and could take whichever type of technique he wanted.

In terms of techniques alone, Lu Ran was the undisputed "kaleidoscope".

And he was the only one in the world!

For that title, Lu Ran had to train hard too.

He was eager to equip himself with the Evil Technique suited for when he reached River Realm First Rank, from the Black Lantern Clan.

Evil Technique·Yin Fire Cage!

By then, Lu Ran's eyes would burn with Black Fire, and wherever his gaze traveled, all enemies would be controlled, forced to quietly stay in place...

Wouldn't Lu Ran be ecstatic?

After returning home, Lu Ran sat cross-legged in front of the shrine, and immediately entered training mode.

But the next afternoon, Lu Ran, deep in rigorous training, was disturbed.

"Knock, knock, knock~"

"Huh?" Lu Ran opened his eyes, puzzled.

A visitor at home?

Oh, right!

Lu Ran remembered that yesterday, while having a cold dessert, both Deng Yutang and Tian Tian had mentioned Aunt Si visiting his home.

He immediately got up and went to open the door.

Sure enough, there stood a mother and daughter outside.

"Aunt Si." Lu Ran smiled at the two, noticing the presents in the lady's hand.

"Good afternoon, little Lu." Si Caiqin smiled and nodded, "Auntie came to see how you're doing."

"Auntie is too polite, please come in." Lu Ran stepped back to make room.

"Meow?" The little tabby cat came to Lu Ran's feet, tilting its head curiously at the guests.

"Is your family home?" Si Caiqin asked.

"It's just me at home." Lu Ran took out two pairs of slippers and placed them on the floor.

"Meow~"

Lu Ran looked at the little tabby cat affectionately rubbing against his ankle and chuckled, "And one cat."

Si Caiqin, worried she had misunderstood, probed further, "Your family?"

Lu Ran smiled, "My mom lives in Beijing, my dad is gone."

Si Xianxian hesitated for a moment as she was about to put on the slippers.

Lu Ran, ever perceptive, noticed this detail.

And the observer was also being observed.

When Si Xianxian saw that Lu Ran smiled as he spoke, a faint smile, almost self-mocking, appeared on her delicate, fair face.

Si Caiqin, not wanting an awkward atmosphere, hastily said, "Is there a God Demon in the house?"

"Yes, in my room." Lu Ran led the mother and daughter to his small bedroom.

This world had its own rules.

Visitors, out of respect for the head of the household and reverence for the Divine, would first pay their respects.

Si Caiqin showed no odd reaction to the presence of Nine-level God·Immortal Sheep.

Before the shrine, she clasped her hands together reverently, uttering phrases like "I hope I'm not bothering you."

Si Xianxian also offered her respects, and since entering the house, she had been like any normal person.

"Auntie, please take a seat, I'll get you a glass of water," Lu Ran invited them to the living room.

"No need, little Lu. No need to trouble yourself," Si Caiqin said, sitting on the sofa and watching Lu Ran's departing back.

Si Xianxian looked around the house curiously.

From the outside, the building looked old and weathered, with peeling paint, but inside it was clean and tidy.

"Meow?" The little tabby leaped onto the armrest of the sofa, gazing curiously at the beautiful young lady.

Si Xianxian stretched out a slender finger and gently tapped its nose.

Just as Lu Ran came back with the cups of water, he caught this tender moment.

Honestly, he found it hard to reconcile this fair, quiet young lady with the violent and ferocious Fierce Heavenly believers in the Demon Cave.

"Thank you!" Si Caiqin accepted the plain water, "Sit down, little Lu. Don't fuss."

"It's no fuss." Lu Ran was slightly embarrassed, "It's just a glass of boiled water, I really don't have anything at home to entertain guests with, not even tea."

Si Caiqin shook her head, smiling, unconcerned, but inwardly sighed.

Look at this young man, self-reliant and strong, and already so capable at such a young age.

And then look at her own...

She didn't dare let Si Xianxian out of her sight, for fear her daughter might cause great trouble at any moment!

Lu Ran suddenly said, "Do you like eating canned food? We've got canned food at home."

"Pfft...Haha~" Si Xianxian first tried to hold back, then laughed unrestrainedly.

That haughty and indulgent demeanor finally allowed Lu Ran to glimpse a shadow of her behavior in the Demon Cave.

"Act your age," Si Caiqin said sharply to her daughter.

Si Xianxian ignored her mother, instead turning her head to look at the little tabby cat that had gone to eat.

Lu Ran brought over a stool and sat facing across the coffee table, "Auntie, you're too kind, bringing so much stuff."

"Auntie has a question," Si Caiqin said softly.

"What is it?"

"I've met other Immortal Sheep Believers before, and you seem a little different from them?"

Hearing this, Si Xianxian also pricked up her ears in interest.

"Are you referring to combat?" Lu Ran brought out his rehearsed story, "I haven't even graduated from high school yet, so I'm considered a newbie.

During this stage, Lord Immortal Goat allows His followers to train and grow."

Si Caiqin remained silent, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

Clearly, this excuse was not convincing.

Even if Divine·Immortal Goat allowed newcomers to train and refine Divine Techniques...

It definitely did not resemble Lu Ran's actions, venturing alone into the lantern formation to rescue others at great risk.

Immortal Sheep Believers were also generally weak and cowardly.

Being disliked for this was an undeniable fact.

Even if a team was forcibly assembled at school, Immortal Sheep Believers would still be on the fringe.

But back in the Demon Cave, Lu Ran was the absolute leader of his team, and a very assertive one at that!

The combat prowess, leadership, and strong warrior presence Lu Ran exhibited...

Was well beyond what a high school student should possess!

At the end of the day, Lu Ran simply did not fit the profile of a 17-year-old student or an Immortal Sheep Believer.

"Maybe I'm just more devout," Lu Ran suddenly said.

"Oh?" Si Caiqin looked at Lu Ran.

Lu Ran shrugged, "Lord Immortal Goat might prefer me, indulges me, and allows me to fight."

Si Caiqin looked astonished, as if she had heard something incredible.

Si Xianxian suddenly spoke up, "He even managed to serve Evil Demon·Yan Zhi, nothing is impossible.

His talents nearly exploding, isn't it normal to be favored by the Divine?"

The little Divine Sculpture in the house clearly limited Si Xianxian's impudence.

In her mind, a god at the very bottom, despised by everyone, would probably not attract a single good disciple in a thousand years.

Suddenly one day, Immortal Sheep hits the jackpot, scooping up such a treasure...

Of course, he'd pamper him extensively!

Reflecting on it, what were those higher-ranking gods doing!

It's understandable that they wouldn't want me, but how could they let a Believer like Lu Ran slip through?

Looking at Lu Ran's growth now, having pledged to the lowest-ranked god, and he becomes this formidable.

If it were a higher-ranked god, wouldn't he soar even higher?

Lu Ran was surprised, "You've heard stories about me?"

Si Caiqin, "These past few days, when visiting your teammates' homes, I heard some."

Lu Ran chuckled, "I was scared to death when I first saw Yan Zhi."

Si Caiqin put down her cup on the coffee table, looking earnest, "Little Lu, I have a favor to ask."

Lu Ran, "Hm?"

Si Caiqin, "My daughter has been spoiled rotten and she gives me a real headache.

When she was younger, she had two friends, but as she grew up, no one would be around her."

Si Xianxian sneered, not finding that appealing.

Si Caiqin, "She's a Fierce Heavenly believer, and after starting university, no teams wanted her, so she has been training alone."

Si Xianxian nonchalantly said, "Training alone is fine, you're free.

Saves the trouble of worrying about smashing fragile teammates when swinging my hammer."

"Stop talking!" Si Caiqin scolded, visibly aggrieved by her daughter's attitude.

Turning back to Lu Ran with a gentle, pleading expression:

"For years, I've never seen her willingly follow anyone's command."

Saying this, Si Caiqin extended her hands, grasping Lu Ran's, "During battles, I have to beg and coax her.

I had no idea she would listen to you like that."

Lu Ran, "..."

Si Xianxian, "..."

This time, it was Si Xianxian who looked unsatisfied.

Doesn't a goddess need face?

She looked at her mother, "He saved my life, shouldn't I be a bit nicer?"

Si Caiqin, "I gave birth to you, raised you for 18 years, and I've never seen you so nice to me!"

Si Xianxian became exasperated, "You... I... I..."

"Auntie," Si Caiqin turned her eyes back to Lu Ran, pleading, "My daughter is very strong, already River Realm Second Rank and you've seen her capabilities.

In the future, if you need external assistance during your trials, could you consider taking her with you?

Auntie's talents are limited, I can only reach Stream Realm in this lifetime, I can't accompany her any further..."

From the earnest and pleading expression, Lu Ran gleaned one message—such is the heart of a parent.

Lu Ran looked towards Si Xianxian.

The explosive output of the Fierce Heavenly believer had been witnessed by his own eyes.

If she could be controlled and used for his purposes, wouldn't she be a powerful asset?

What intrigued Lu Ran even more was that Si Xianxian didn't listen to others, only to him...

Didn't this count as a form of unusual "loyalty"?

"What are you looking at?" Si Xianxian felt uncomfortable under his gaze.

Lu Ran just smiled, "No one wants you?"

Si Xianxian's eyebrows shot up, "Who doesn't want me? It's that I don't care for them!"

Lu Ran nodded, "You talk tough."

Si Xianxian stood up abruptly, "What are you saying?"

"I am your lifesaver, you know. Be nice," Lu Ran gestured with his hand, "Don't be angry, sit down."

Si Xianxian trembled slightly within!

She opened her mouth, and looked at Lu Ran for a long time, but couldn't bring herself to say anything.

Si Caiqin was also slightly stunned, watching her daughter's demeanor, she remained silent too...

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