In the spirit world, within the God Demon Sculpture Garden.

Lu Ran stood before a towering stone sculpture, watching as Divine·Lie Tian absorbed the Origin Energy into its body.

Without a doubt, Lu Ran is the master of the Divine Sculptures and Evil Sculptures.

He can command them, control them, even fully represent them!

Following the philosophy instilled by the Immortal Goat, over half a month ago, Lu Ran became the full representative of the Night Charm Evil Sculpture and completed a contract signing with Deng Yuxiang.

And now, Lu Ran, accompanied by the Divine Sculpture·Lie Tian, has absorbed this wisp of pure Origin Energy.

"Immortal Goat? Are you here?"

After completing all this, Lu Ran looked around, searching for the figure of the deity.

However, the Black Fire Sheep Head, which always stayed within the Sculpture Garden, was now missing.

"Immortal Goat?" Lu Ran called out loudly.

The garden was filled with Divine Sculptures, standing silently.

Lu Ran waited for a moment and couldn't help but sigh slightly in his heart.

Is it disconnected?

Don't, I still need you to oversee it, help activate the statues... Hmm, wait.

I am the Evil Demon Lord and also the Master of Gods.

More accurately, currently still the "Master of Pseudo-God."

Shouldn't I also be able to activate the statues?

Just not sure, how much of my mental resources will be needed to activate the Divine Sculpture·Lie Tian?

Currently, I have activated a total of 11 Evil Demon Sculptures.

The Immortal Goat clearly stated: In the Mist Realm, I can activate 1 statue.

In the Stream Realm, an additional 2 can be added, 5 more in the River Realm, and 8 more in the Jiang Realm.

Currently, I am in the Jiang Realm.

1+2+5+8...

Total of 16 activation slots.

Subtracting the 11 slots used, I still have 5 slots?

In that case, should I try to activate the Divine Sculpture·Lie Tian?

The Immortal Goat often had this phrase on its lips: "Your own path, you walk it yourself."

So...

Give it a try?

Just earlier, when Lu Ran absorbed the Origin Energy, he indeed hastily made a decision.

But choosing to let Divine Sculpture·Lie Tian receive the energy wasn't a random choice either.

First, in Lu Ran's heart, the second protector of the Ran Sect·Mad Immortal has already been reserved!

Currently, Si Xianxian is still managing to stay alive, seemingly without much trouble.

But as she advances to the Jiang Realm, things could become troubling!

Secondly, Lu Ran was also considering himself.

Among all the Divine Sects, if you must choose one capable of crossing realms to slay, which would you choose?

The first choice for most people would undoubtedly be the Fierce Heavenly Sect!

The explosive output of the Fierce Heavenly Sect is just the foundation.

The fundamental reason lies in that the Fierce Heavenly Sect possesses a unique Divine Technique—Fiery Fire Heavenly Leader!

This technique ignites the body with fierce fire, continuously consuming Divine Power and energy, greatly enhancing the output of the Divine Technique!

This is the greatest assurance for crossing realms to slay!

The Immortal Goat has said it countless times, the world beyond the Divine Ruins is very dangerous.

Lu Ran naturally desires a piece of assurance!

"Activate!"

Lu Ran shouted in his heart.

Yet, the Divine Sculpture·Lie Tian remained motionless.

Lu Ran: "..."

He carefully sensed for a moment, feeling capable of activating the statue.

It's just that the Origin Energy of the Divine Sculpture·Lie Tian was still insufficient to operate.

Lu Ran had been battling in the human world for so long, absorbing many souls of the human clan believers.

But among them, there weren't any Fierce Heavenly believers, as the Divine People Bureau rarely recruits such "explosive barrels."

Hmm... Then I'll go and gather some more Origin Energy!

Thinking silently, Lu Ran opened his eyes.

Beside him, Deng Yuxiang silently stood guard, protecting Lu Ran.

"Sister."

"Hmm?" Deng Yuxiang turned her head to look, "All dealt with?"

Lu Ran nodded, the joy on his face not yet faded.

Deng Yuxiang asked, "What was that energy?"

Lu Ran began to explain, "That is the energy cultivated by all gods and evil demons, the fundamental force supporting the Divine Sculptures and Evil Sculptures.

It is what has allowed the Evil Sculptures in my garden to grow to this extent.

You can call it 'Qi.'

"Qi." Deng Yuxiang was thoughtful.

"Let's call it Source Energy." Lu Ran settled on the name, "Actually, both you and I have a trace of Source Energy in us."

Deng Yuxiang listened attentively, awaiting further explanation.

Lu Ran said, "When we became believers, the deities gave us a trace of Source Energy.

Source Energy is the foundation for signing the contract, also a mark.

On usual days, it hides within our soul, we can't use it.

Upon our death, the Source Energy will guide our soul towards the deity, to nourish the divine statue."

Deng Yuxiang frowned slightly.

She suddenly remembered, after the Battle of Beifeng City, as she woke up on the hotel bed, Lu Ran had said to her:

The North Wind wants your life, wants to take your soul, nourish their stone sculpture.

At that time, Deng Yuxiang's mind was in turmoil, she only heard the first part before losing focus.

Now recalling it...

That day, Lu Ran truly revealed many secrets to her.

"After people die, do their souls have to be taken too?" Deng Yuxiang's expression wasn't good.

When it comes to souls, most people are quite apprehensive.

Everyone knows that death is definitely not the worst outcome.

Many evil demon races have techniques to imprison and torment souls, their methods are unimaginably cruel!

Lu Ran shrugged: "Deities must really enjoy human souls.

Otherwise, why would the various Divine Sects rarely have soul-harming techniques?

Heh,

Perhaps the deities are worried about their 'food' being damaged."

Deng Yuxiang's expression turned even more unpleasant.

She was silent for a long time before quietly advising, "Watch your words."

After all, they were believers under the command of Divine·Immortal Goat.

"Oh." Lu Ran chuckled.

To this day, he hadn't told Deng Yuxiang that the so-called Evil Demon Sculpture Garden is actually the "God Demon" Sculpture Garden.

After all, Deng Yuxiang grew up in a unique era, the concepts instilled from a young age weren't something that could be changed overnight.

Hmm... Take it slowly, there will be suitable opportunities in the future.

Lu Ran shifted the topic: "Ordinary believers can't cultivate Source Energy, but you should be able to."

Deng Yuxiang thought for a moment and said, "Because I'm a Night Charm?

Essentially, I'm an Evil Sculpture?"

"Right!" Lu Ran nodded repeatedly, talking to smart people was indeed easy.

Deng Yuxiang pondered, "I didn't feel anything when facing that wisp of Source Energy earlier; perhaps it's because my compatibility with the Night Charm Evil Sculpture isn't high enough yet."

Saying that, she turned to Lu Ran: "Did you just absorb the Source Energy into the Sculpture Garden to nurture the Evil Sculptures?"

Lu Ran remained calm: "Yes, I used it to nurture the sculptures, the effect is pretty good."

Deng Yuxiang immediately said, "Then let's keep searching."

"Alright!" Lu Ran immediately summoned the Connection Mirror, swiping it, but found no Source Energy.

He then tilted his head up, utilizing Extreme Eye Power to search the skies.

Unfortunately, after searching for a long time, Lu Ran still couldn't find the drifting Source Energy.

He said, "Let's expand our search range."

"Which direction do you want to go?"

"East, purple energy comes from the east." Lu Ran said with a smile, summoning a black cloud beneath his feet.

Deng Yuxiang naturally had no objection, and the two immediately headed east.

Just a few minutes later, while riding on the clouds, Lu Ran suddenly turned around.

As he flew backward, he looked at the running Deng Yuxiang with a sad expression on his face:

"Poor Big Nightmare, still has to run so hard~"

Hmm... Guess the long legs aren't wasted?

Deng Yuxiang: ???

"Here." Lu Ran drew out the Dawn Blade, handing it backward.

"Whoosh~"

Deng Yuxiang suddenly summoned two Night Charm Blades, stabbing them into her ankles.

She leaped lightly, stepping onto the twin blades, flying forward while leaning her head towards Lu Ran.

Lu Ran: "..."

Alright, you're skilled, you know how to play.

Lu Ran retracted the Dawn Blade: "Then why didn't you use it earlier?"

Deng Yuxiang, seeing his deflated look, curled her lips: "Just warming up, stretching a bit."

Lu Ran suddenly felt the urge to transform into Yuanxi, nodding knowingly: "Stretching a bit~"

But he didn't dare.

Lu Ran looked up at the sky, occasionally swiping the Connection Mirror in his hand.

Though they had a target, their search was aimless.

After a long journey, Deng Yuxiang commented, "This world is abnormal, there aren't any birds or beasts."

"Indeed." Lu Ran nodded.

Endless trees adorned the mountains, appearing lush and vibrant, yet there wasn't any sign of animals among them.

It was truly eerie.

Just as Lu Ran was about to say something, suddenly his eyes brightened!

"It came up!"

Lu Ran was very excited, seeing the Source Energy in the mirror, he immediately altered the nature of the Connection Mirror.

Evil Mirror Demon Technique·Mirror Flower Moon!

He swiftly entered the ground mirror, his gaze fixed on the low shrubs, observing a wisp of Immortal Fog flowing continuously downward along the lush leaves.

Lu Ran immediately activated the Pupil of the Dead World, bending down, his face probing towards the shrub.

The next moment, Lu Ran's ears twitched: "There's movement!"

"Hmm?" Deng Yuxiang was rather surprised, turning her head to look.

In this deathly silent world, is there finally a living creature?

That's...

Deng Yuxiang's eyes slightly widened, expecting to see birds and beasts.

Unexpectedly, a few figures appeared?

People?

The dense forest obstructed their view.

As a man approached and saw this pair of man and woman, he was visibly taken aback.

"Two Daoists, you seem unfamiliar." From a distance, a middle-aged man spoke.

Lu Ran had long withdrawn various Evil Techniques, not responding, but focusing on absorbing the last trace of Source Energy into his eye.

As the man shouted, the rest of the searchers were drawn over.

"May I ask which deity's esteemed disciples you two Daoists belong to?" The man smiled amicably, stepping forward.

He wore a black robe, seemingly worn and tattered, with long hair draping over his shoulders, indicating he had been residing in this world for some time.

Deng Yuxiang observed for a moment and replied, "Immortal Goat."

"Imm... Immortal Goat?" The man's face showed surprise.

Deng Yuxiang was displeased: "What about it?"

"Ah... Haha." The man looked apologetic, smiling and cupping his hands, "In this realm, it is rare to see esteemed disciples of the Immortal Goat."

"Stand back." A woman's voice came from the forest.

Deng Yuxiang turned her eyes and saw a graceful middle-aged woman, draped in a big red robe, slowly descending.

The man lowered his head and respectfully backed away a few steps.

The woman looked at the duo, smiling: "Two young Daoists with such demeanor at a young age, you must be highly talented, having reached the Jiang Realm, my respects!"

As she spoke, she continuously observed the expressions of Deng Yuxiang and Lu Ran.

She continued, "I observe your states, perhaps you are new to this world?"

Deng Yuxiang didn't reply, instead, she asked, "Who are you?"

"Haha." The woman chuckled, shaking her head, her face showing a touch of bitterness, "Just a group of ignorant ones, challenging the Divine Ruins.

You two have just arrived here, so you must have many questions about this realm.

If you don't mind, you can come to the mountains for a talk."

[Eight people, four in front openly, four behind in the shadows.]

Suddenly, Lu Ran's voice conveyed into Deng Yuxiang's mind.

The woman approached, her smile gentle: "It's understandable if you're cautious.

I genuinely wish to befriend young talents.

To express goodwill, feel free to ask any questions, and I'll speak frankly."

Lu Ran's voice delivered again, sounding serious: [The four in the back are signaling, something's off!]

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