He Qifeng's eyes were blazing.

Her slightly leaning forward body exuded an immense sense of pressure.

This appearance of seeking talent was even more fervent than Lu Ran's.

Seeing this, Yu Changsheng sighed inwardly.

This famous Heavenly Pride was unlikely to be recruited.

She clearly was not a subordinate but a "master."

He Qifeng had the capability, means, and heroic ambition to change the world's order!

More importantly, she had the backing of a prestigious sect like Wuji Peak, and had met a Peak Master equally eager for change.

He Qifeng was already a towering figure, and others should follow her, not the other way around.

Why would she join the Ran Sect?

From another perspective, if He Qifeng were to abandon Wuji Peak's top resources and switch allegiance to the Ran Sect, that would be truly irrational.

If she couldn't be recruited, then cooperation would be the next best thing.

Yu Changsheng quietly pondered.

He Qifeng's identity was rather troublesome, best to find another opportunity later...

Both she and Lu Ran were working for the Human Clan, but their paths differed.

He Qifeng, backed by a giant entity like Wuji Peak, possessed strength apparent to all, allowing her to act openly.

As she said, she aimed to use the influence of the Heavenly Pride to widely recruit Believers across sects to change the overall dynamic within Holy Spirit Mountain.

Lu Ran, on the other hand, had the backing of a deity!

His actions were like stealing firewood from the cauldron, targeting the top-tier rulers.

Lu Ran aimed to solve the problem at its root!

If successful, his change would not only affect Holy Spirit Mountain but alter the fate of the entire Human Clan.

Unlike He Qifeng, Lu Ran could only act in the shadows, requiring utmost caution.

As the saying goes: secrecy leads to success, and leaks to failure!

This also determined that the Ran Sect had to take the "elite" route.

Lu Ran recruited absolutely loyal subordinates, potential individuals capable of slaying gods and demons, not vast numbers of Sect Members.

"A top achiever, a second best," Yu Changsheng murmured to himself.

This pair standing atop Heavenly Pride, regardless of vision, courage, or their breathtaking ambition...

were indeed very similar.

"Heavenly Pride, let me ask you a question," Lu Ran suddenly spoke.

"Call me Qifeng."

"Alright, Qifeng, have you ever considered the consequences if you actually succeeded in changing the structure of Holy Spirit Mountain and if the Human Clan no longer slaughtered each other?"

"The ice of three feet does not form in a single day." He Qifeng replied.

"Hmm?" Lu Ran raised an eyebrow slightly.

He Qifeng slowly lowered her hands, "Holy Spirit Mountain, this hell for the Human Clan, wasn't formed overnight. The structure of this world cannot be changed in just a day."

Lu Ran, feeling her astonishing aura, didn't hold back, "You're avoiding my question."

"Of course I know, the gods want people to die here. Once the Human Clan stops killing each other..."

He Qifeng gazed up at the Cloud Sea in the sky and continued, "What I do will provoke the wrath of the gods."

Lu Ran: "So?"

He Qifeng's eyes were resolute: "The forces within the Holy Spirit Mountain Realm are numerous, and the Believers of the gods are stubborn and extremely loyal, perhaps it will take ten years or even decades to achieve real change.

So, the task must still be done!"

With those words, He Qifeng turned her gaze to Yu Changsheng.

Lu Ran realized something and said, "He is my companion, someone who shares my ideals and is absolutely trustworthy."

He Qifeng remained silent.

Lu Ran thought for a moment and still nodded towards Yu Changsheng.

Yu Changsheng: "..."

With the Sect Leader's order, he had no choice but to obey and walked into the distance.

Seeing this scene, He Qifeng calculated internally.

She had obviously sensed that the exceptionally handsome young man possessed a very high-level Realm of power!

It must be that Lu Ran was able to reclaim the Wind Barrier Treasure Pearl, owing much to this man's help.

And judging by their interaction, even though Lu Ran was in the River Realm, he seemed to hold the dominant position?

Unexpected, yet reasonable.

After all, this was Lu Ran...

He Qifeng thought quietly, returning to the previous topic: "So, the task must still be done. For the benefit of the Human Clan, and to accumulate power!"

Lu Ran: "Accumulate power?"

"Accumulate power." He Qifeng raised her head, looking towards the swirling Cloud Sea, and declared word by word, "To ascend to the skies."

She didn't say it blatantly, but the meaning was clear.

Lu Ran also understood why she asked Yu Changsheng to leave.

He Qifeng no longer looked at the swirling Cloud Sea but gazed intently at Lu Ran, "I firmly believe, on my path forward, I will meet one 'you' after another!"

"Oh?" Lu Ran raised an eyebrow slightly.

Once again, He Qifeng laid her hand on Lu Ran's shoulder, "On our road striving for our cause, we will undoubtedly meet many 'us'!"

Her hand gradually gripped tightly, word by word: "Perhaps I will fail, perhaps we'll shatter into dust.

Just like this Holy Spirit Mountain, it can't be changed overnight. And what I'm truly trying to accomplish might not be reached in one generation, or even two generations.

But it's okay!

I, we, many of us, will forge a spirit!"

Lu Ran stared blankly at He Qifeng.

With every bit of interaction, as she gradually exposed her heart and soul, Lu Ran realized the height of thought in this female Martial Monk...

was quite astonishing?!

He Qifeng spoke in a low voice, "This spirit will pass on.

Our next generation, and every generation thereafter... one after another, will inherit this spirit and complete the unfinished task!

Lu Ran, it's been forty years since the God Demon descended, and forty years since the Human Clan was enslaved. It's time for change.

Why not let you and me be the ones to raise the flag?

Shake off the chains of thought on all beings, and pave a way for our descendants with a banner?"

Lu Ran appeared expressionless, yet emotions surged within.

What an ambitious Heavenly Pride!

She wasn't looking for instant success; she was even prepared for sacrifice.

From He Qifeng's viewpoint, such a grand vision indeed couldn't be achieved in just one or two generations.

Each generation naturally has its own mission.

And He Qifeng saw herself as the one to sound the horn!

"Lu Ran." He Qifeng's tone suddenly softened, "I can't accomplish these things alone."

She released her grip and the straw leaf on Lu Ran's shoulder was slightly deformed by her grasp.

The remarkably imposing He Qifeng's movements unexpectedly became gentle as she tidied the straw leaves on his shoulder and smoothed his clothes, "I need you."

At this moment, what was called leadership charisma and personal magnetism were embodied in Lu Ran's eyes.

This girl... truly had a knack.

"What a coincidence." Lu Ran composed himself and spoke, "What I wish to accomplish can't be done alone either."

He Qifeng's eyes lit up!

Lu Ran smiled a little, "To be honest, this time I came here to recruit you."

He Qifeng was taken aback.

Listening to Lu Ran's speech just now, she thought he was going to follow her, but now this...

"Mr. Cong Long." Lu Ran waved to the distance.

Yu Changsheng came immediately, respectfully saying, "Sect Leader, may I have a word?"

"Mm." Lu Ran first nodded to He Qifeng, then turned and walked over.

Sect Leader?

He Qifeng remained silent, her mind racing.

It seemed her guess was correct.

What an impressive Lu Ran!

Such a terrifying High Rank expert from the Sea Realm showing such deference...

To know, there was no base from the Immortal Sheep faction here, and Lu Ran had no backing!

Thinking of this, He Qifeng looked at Lu Ran with complex emotions.

"Sect Leader, we can ally with her, but recruitment should not be rushed now," Yu Changsheng whispered.

Lu Ran pondered for a moment and said, "After you left, she said this...

As Lu Ran detailed the conversation, Yu Changsheng nodded quietly.

However, he maintained his stance, "I still think this is not the right time for recruitment."

"Please enlighten me, sir."

"If this young lady finds her ambitions unfulfilled or encounters difficulties, we should naturally win her over."

Yu Changsheng paused and continued, "But she has an excellent position! With Wuji Peak behind her and the support of the Peak Master, she has ambitions and immense self-belief, how can she settle for being below others at this stage?"

Lu Ran agreed and nodded.

Yu Changsheng's expression was solemn, "And what the Sect Leader is doing absolutely allows no room for error! Those aware of your secrets must be either absolutely loyal to you or firmly under your control."

Lu Ran nodded again.

Yu Changsheng: "Currently, Heavenly Pride's actions strongly depend on Wuji Peak, inevitably deeply connected with the sect.

The Sect Leader's cards are not suitable to reveal to her at this time."

"Indeed." Lu Ran lightly sighed, "Then let's cooperate first, it's a good chance for deeper assessment."

Yu Changsheng immediately said, "What the Sect Leader says is entirely correct! If her words come from the heart, she will eventually belong to the Ran Sect!

After all, the goal she hopes takes generations or even tens of generations to achieve, for us...

...is the goal we should accomplish in our generation!"

Lu Ran agreed greatly.

In this world, only he could grant He Qifeng a "Divine Position," infinitely raising her potential limit!

From this perspective, He Qifeng would sooner or later join the Ran Sect.

Yu Changsheng continued, "As for the current stage, the Ran Sect can cooperate with her, to survive and develop within Holy Spirit Mountain Realm."

"Good." Lu Ran nodded slightly and turned to walk toward He Qifeng.

Meanwhile, He Qifeng, with her hands behind her back, smiled lightly at Lu Ran.

As he approached, she chuckled, "Did you establish your own force?"

"Yes."

"What's the name?"

"Ran Sect," Lu Ran answered truthfully.

"Haha," He Qifeng laughed, "What vanity."

Lu Ran: "..."

He Qifeng turned and walked toward the mountain peak.

Lu Ran naturally noticed, her attitude had subtly changed.

When they reached the heights, He Qifeng, gazing out at the distant mountains, softly asked, "How has the Ran Sect developed?"

"It's alright, a few Sea Realms, several River Realms," Lu Ran casually said.

"Ah..." He Qifeng sighed deeply, feeling lost.

"Why sigh?" Lu Ran questioned.

"Sighing that you've moved away from me..." He Qifeng's gaze was distant, somewhat dreamy.

Lu Ran: "..."

Her thin lips parted slightly, "When you discovered I had become a Hall Master with some authority, you'd feel similarly, wouldn't you?"

Lu Ran looked at her spirited profile and couldn't help but silently praise her.

What an intriguing person.

Since coming back from the talk with Yu Changsheng, he hadn't said anything yet, but she seemed to know everything.

"Woosh~"

The mountain wind blew, gently lifting her short hair surrounding her ears.

He Qifeng retracted her gaze, turned to Lu Ran, and slowly reached out her hand, "Shall we work together?"

Lu Ran looked at her slender and strong hand, hesitating for a moment without moving.

"What, you don't want to?"

"I do." Lu Ran said immediately, "Let's skip the handshake; your suitor might get jealous."

"You brat, is this all you're capable of?" He Qifeng teased, gripping Lu Ran's hand firmly, "Do you think I don't know what you're thinking?

Still holding on to me pinching you once, aren't you?"

"Uh." Lu Ran grimaced, as expected, his hand bones creaked under her grip.

He Qifeng: "I bet, my hall will definitely develop better than the Ran Sect!"

Lu Ran sneered.

This girl, her competitive spirit flared up again.

"Whoa!" Lu Ran felt a massive force pulling him forward.

He Qifeng leaned in, her lips close to his ear, whispered, "Listen carefully, the gates of Wuji Peak are always open for you.

When you can't make it, come find Sister Qifeng.

Sister will protect you."

Lu Ran: "..."

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