Jiang Ruyi's premonition was correct.

It was indeed a month before Lu Ran had another opportunity to sleep.

At this moment, on the bed in the bedroom of Tianya Residence, Lu Ran was peacefully asleep, embracing Xian Mo's Heavenly Realm body from behind.

The warm breath fell on Jiang Ruyi's ear, making her feel at ease.

In the thick fog, Jiang Ruyi dared not move at all, fearing she might disturb someone's peaceful dream.

The rapid growth of her and the soldiers of the Ran Sect was all thanks to Lu Ran fighting tirelessly day and night!

Speaking of which...

Lying on her side, resting on Lu Ran's arm, Jiang Ruyi's eyes flickered slightly.

Since her successful reverence of the deity, she had been trying to catch up with Lu Ran, yet at this point, in terms of strength and realm, she had truly surpassed him.

Xian Mo's Stone Sculpture is of the Heavenly Realm·Second Layer!

Following Mr. Cong Long's theory and her own intuition, Jiang Ruyi knew that the real combat strength of her stone sculpture body far exceeded others of the same realm.

She couldn't even imagine how powerful she would be if she released all her strength...

So far, she hadn't participated in a battle in her true form. On the contrary, she was more familiar with her physical body of the Heavenly Realm·First Layer.

"Huh?" Jiang Ruyi suddenly sensed something unusual.

The fog brought by the Wind Emperor's promotion was naturally white, but in the bedroom, the fog was suddenly replaced by black mist.

Is this the Black Lamp Evil Technique·Smoke Fire Cage?

The image of Little Yuanxi immediately appeared in Jiang Ruyi's mind. Only she would dare to cause such a scene within the sect.

"Whew~"

Jiang Ruyi's figure abruptly voidified, penetrating Lu Ran's embrace, gradually floating upward, and passing through the stone wall above.

This was neither a Divine Technique nor an Evil Technique, but a trait from the Evil God·Ghost Talisman Doll!

How powerful is this trait?

And how rare is it?

In a word: this is a terrifying trait that only a top-tier Evil God·Yin Flower Dan has!

"Uh." Qiao Yuansi hurriedly took a step back.

Beside her feet, a beauty's skull slowly floated upwards until the phantom form fully emerged from the ground, and then Jiang Ruyi turned into a body of flesh and blood.

"Ru... Sister Ruyi." Qiao Yuansi called softly, looking as if she had done something wrong.

Jiang Ruyi couldn't see the person in the fog, just placed a hand on Qiao Yuansi's head, playfully scolding, "Naughty."

"It wasn't me, it was Sister Xian'er who made me do it!" Qiao Yuansi immediately reached out a small hand, pointing to the side.

"Hey?" Si Xianxian's eyes widened immediately, almost laughing in anger.

What the heck!?

I thought you dragged me here to meet the master and the lady and catch up with them.

Unexpectedly, you dragged me here to take the blame?

Si Xianxian was about to say something when she felt a surge of pressure approaching, her heart pounding violently, and she instinctively shrank her neck.

The dense fog environment amplified Si Xianxian's fear infinitely.

Although, Jiang Ruyi just glanced this way...

"Let's move a bit further, your brother's resting." Jiang Ruyi's voice was soft, as she gently tousled Little Yuanxi's hair.

"Oh." Qiao Yuansi pouted, taking a step forward.

Behind her, Si Xianxian followed with a downcast look, accepting her fate.

The three walked in the woods for a while before Jiang Ruyi spoke again, her voice slightly louder: "You're at the Third Rank of the Sea Realm now."

"Uh-huh, it was last month. I heard from Sister Que'er that my brother returned two days ago, so..." The more Qiao Yuansi spoke, the smaller her voice became.

As if realizing she was wrong, with a hint of grievance.

Lu Ran had indeed returned for two days. He could sleep peacefully now because the vibrating from the Tu Feng Stone Sculpture in the garden had just ceased.

Jiang Ruyi smoothed Little Yuanxi's long hair: "Missed him?"

"No."

"Don't miss him?" Jiang Ruyi raised an eyebrow slightly.

"No! Not at all." Qiao Yuansi stubbornly insisted.

"But he does miss you." There was a playful look in Jiang Ruyi's eyes.

"Ah? Really?" Qiao Yuansi asked hastily.

"I asked him to take me to the Moon Shadow Heavenly Pool, and he actually refused me."

Qiao Yuansi blinked her eyes.

Jiang Ruyi continued, "He said some little girl had already booked it, saying she wanted to go alone to see it after she ascends to the Heavenly Realm."

Qiao Yuansi's expression instantly brightened, her smiling eyes like crescent moons.

Jiang Ruyi teased, "Since you don't miss him, why are you here?"

"The Underground City is too stuffy, so I came out for some fresh air~" Qiao Yuansi hugged Jiang Ruyi's arm, "Ah~ Sister Ruyi, stop teasing me."

"Hmm." Jiang Ruyi revealed a faint smile, turning to look behind her.

Si Xianxian immediately felt her heart tighten, even her steps felt stiff.

She didn't have Qiao Yuansi's talent, unable to interact normally with Heavenly Realm Great Powers.

"Sister Xian'er is already at the Fourth Rank of the Sea Realm." Jiang Ruyi sensed carefully for a moment and added, "You should be able to keep up with the third team of the Ran Sect."

Si Xianxian wore a bitter face.

It had been so long since they interacted closely as best friends.

Apart from the objective impact brought by their realm differences, now the Lady of the Flame Gate had her mind focused entirely on her strength, on Lu Ran's career and development, seemingly having no spare thoughts.

The remaining bit of warmth was reserved for her younger sister, while for her, there were only expectations and demands from a superior to a subordinate.

Jiang Ruyi suddenly stopped walking.

Si Xianxian hurriedly followed suit.

"Sister Xian'er?"

"Yes, madam, I will... I will try my best." Si Xianxian's voice trembled, increasingly filled with grievance.

Watching her close friend ascend to greatness, leaving her behind step by step...

The feeling of powerlessness was utterly terrible.

For the past few years, this feeling had always been with her.

"I'll wait for you, and then we'll go together." Jiang Ruyi smiled and said.

Si Xianxian inherited the Lie Tian Stone Sculpture! Its output explosion level is definitely beyond comparison to other Fake Gods.

To say the least, the Mad Immortal Guardian alone can carry the entire team's output!

As Jiang Ruyi was pondering, she finally noticed Si Xianxian's low mood.

Humble weaklings are not even worthy of attention.

The deep emotional foundation laid down previously allows for charity to become possible.

"Sister Xian'er." Jiang Ruyi's voice softened considerably.

"Hm?"

"In a future day when gods and demons are all vanquished, perhaps everything will return to its original state." Jiang Ruyi waved her hand.

The Divine Weapon Mad Hammer strapped on Si Xianxian's back indeed helped greatly.

It informed its owner of the Lady of the Flame Gate's actions, making Si Xianxian tread carefully: "Return... to original state?"

A cold jade hand caressed Si Xianxian's cheek:

"The Human World, us."

"Hm." Si Xianxian lifted her hand, grasping the palm gently caressing her face as if wanting to feel something.

To savor something.

Yet, the strict god and demon systems prevent her from going back to before. Apart from upgrading as quickly as possible, she has no better solution.

However, this psychological state can be carefully preserved.

Several months later, when she ascends to the Sea Realm Peak and attempts to step into the Heavenly Realm, she can revisit and reminisce.

Helping her ascend faster!

Si Xianxian trembled slightly, stubbornly holding Jiang Ruyi's hand, refusing to let go for a long time.

Until...

The fog in the sky seemed to have cleared somewhat.

Jiang Ruyi was the first to notice the abnormal environment!

The dense fog had indeed reduced slightly, but not completely dispersed, indicating only one person has successfully ascended.

This person, likely He Qifeng?

After all, she fired the opening shot.

Originally thought that Feng Yan would be the first duo to fuse in the Flame Sect.

Now it seems highly possible it will be He Qifeng and Bai Rao.

I also wonder what form the collaboration between the Martial Monk and the Jade-faced Snake Fake Gods will take?

Jiang Ruyi pondered secretly, simultaneously in the master bedroom at the Tianya Residence, Lu Ran suddenly opened his eyes.

Someone is calling him!

Very intensely!

Who could it be? Could it be...

Lu Ran searched carefully within the Spiritual World, ultimately locking onto the Martial Monk Stone Sculpture: [Wind Emperor?]

[Lu Ran, I've reached the Heavenly Realm! The Heavenly Realm!] The woman's resolute voice carried thick joy.

Lu Ran's slight morning drowsiness immediately vanished into smoke.

With a smile on his face, his transmitted voice was not forgiving: [Congratulations, finally eh?]

He Qifeng's smile froze.

A certain person's annoying words echoed in her mind: [This is only the first step in the journey of tens of thousands of miles, your counterpart Evil God Bai Rao is already at the second level of the Heavenly Realm.

If I let her fuse with you, you'd be utterly consumed~]

He Qifeng: "..."

[Why aren't you speaking? Hey? Are you still there?]

[I'll catch up to her as soon as possible!!] Although He Qifeng was transmitting sound, Lu Ran could hear the grinding sound of gritting teeth.

[Heh, how many years has she been ascending to the Heavenly Realm? What do you have to chase her?]

[I...] He Qifeng's face lost all traces of joy, filled with words that she couldn't say.

[Okay, okay, I'll help you! Give me... hmm, roughly half a month, I'll help you catch up to Bai Rao.]

He Qifeng: ???

The information possessed by the two was clearly unequal.

Ever since He Qifeng ascended to the Sea Realm Peak, she had been immersively comprehending, rarely paying attention to outside matters.

Her understanding of everything about the Heavenly Realm, Heavenly Realm Battlefield, etc., was only superficial.

Lu Ran went to the Heavenly Realm Battlefield on the fifteenth of September, only three months ago, He Qifeng was unaware of how far he had advanced these months.

Now with this one sentence from Lu Ran, he directly confused her...

[Only... half a month?] He Qifeng asked.

Half a month compares to others' several years?

Honestly?!

[Can't be any shorter, the Sect Leader's life matters too...]

He Qifeng wanted to rush out from the Underground City and fly to Lu Ran, giving him a punch.

Does the City Lord think half a month is long?

[Come on, I'll take you to Mo Gu Peak and first fuse with the Martial Monk Stone Sculpture.]

[Are you at Holy Spirit Mountain?]

[Nonsense! If I were elsewhere, could our communication be this smooth?]

He Qifeng "thumped" and stood up, clenched fists: [Where are you? I'll come find you right now!]

On the bed in the bedroom, Lu Ran suddenly shivered.

This tone, why does something feel off?

Oops,

Pushed the plastic bag too hard!

That Martial Monk big girl isn't planning to deal with me, is she?

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