"Hoo~~~"

The jade robe fluttered.

The Faceless Jade Venerable looked at the human woman and charged straight towards her.

"Lantern Shadow Shroud." The woman's red lips slightly parted as she shook the green lantern in her hand, a shadowy lantern light opened up, encasing her within.

Lu Ran frowned slightly, not believing that such a defense could stop the Faceless Jade Venerable.

Yet the human woman neither dodged nor evaded, allowing the enemy to approach.

"Whoosh!"

Just as Lu Ran was puzzled, the woman wielded the umbrella with her white hand and pushed forward.

An illusory umbrella shadow appeared and, at the moment it touched the lantern shroud, it coincided with the Faceless Jade Venerable stepping onto the shroud.

"Crack! Crack!"

The consecutive sounds of shattering made Lu Ran's heart tremble with fear.

The lantern shadow and umbrella shadow shattered almost simultaneously, yet the forcefully advancing Faceless Jade Venerable was momentarily halted.

What a great technique!

Lu Ran's eyes lit up.

Neither the Evil Technique of the Green Lantern's Lantern Shadow Shroud nor the Divine Technique of the Chenghua's Umbrella Shadow Layered could fend off the enemy alone.

But combining both defense techniques perfectly halted the Faceless Jade Venerable's offensive.

This woman's timing and control were exquisite!

The woman did not disappoint Lu Ran's expectations; she indeed had more tricks up her sleeve! She raised the paper umbrella again above her head and gently twirled the handle with her white hand.

"Swish~ Swish~"

The oiled paper umbrella spun rapidly, scattering a ring of water droplets outward.

Chenghua Divine Technique - Thousand Drip Rain!

Lu Ran heard the "drip-drop" sounds, droplets falling on the Faceless Jade Venerable's body with incredibly swift attack speed and a dense barrage, but...

What was the use?

The Chenghua Sect was not known for its attacking prowess.

Were these dense raindrops just tickling the Faceless Jade Venerable?

Sure enough, the Faceless Jade Venerable faced the raindrops head-on, reaching to grab the woman's head.

The woman's clothes fluttered as she swiftly flew to the side, shaking the green lantern with her other hand: "Green Lantern Ash."

"Whoo!!"

The Evil Demon of the Green Lantern Lamp was indeed not very bright, feeling quite foolish.

But it was obedient!

As soon as the woman's voice fell, thick lantern ash scattered, quickly engulfing the battlefield and obscuring the Faceless Jade Venerable's view.

Lu Ran, however, could see through the ashes clearly.

He saw the woman spin the oiled paper umbrella again, the rain droplets she flung penetrating the lantern ash, sweeping through the scattered embers...

"Bang! Bang!"

"Rumble!"

Firelight burst forth, flames roiling.

The violent wave of explosions spread out, echoing across the sky.

Within the range of the lantern ash, the scattered embers triggered a chain reaction, the raging fire completely engulfing the Faceless Jade Venerable.

And during the first round of attack, those water droplets that fell on the Faceless Jade Venerable's body finally awaited the opportunity and exploded with a roar!

Damn~

Lu Ran cracked a grin.

He forgot that the Green Lantern Lamp - Chenghua Sect had this kind of combination.

The lamp alone might only obscure vision, allowing perception within the ashes.

But if rain droplets from the Chenghua Sect rained upon the lantern ash, they would transform into fuel and detonator oil, causing violent explosions!

In the fierce sea of fire, an oiled paper umbrella plummeted straight down.

Until it exited the explosion range, the oiled paper umbrella abruptly opened, and a woman inside grew larger, once again grasping the umbrella handle.

Lu Ran's eyes narrowed!

Only then did he realize that the umbrella in the woman's hand was not the Chenghua Divine Technique - Oiled Paper Umbrella.

Could it be a Magic Artifact?

It seemed to be of the defensive type.

Judging by its function, it appeared to have a size-reducing ability akin to the Blazing Phoenix?

"Swish~ Swish~"

The graceful woman held the umbrella with her slender hand, continuously twirling and scattering droplets of rain.

Adding fuel to the fire, aiding ignition and explosion!

In the rumbling explosion sound, a silhouette dashed out, escaping far away.

"What the..." Lu Ran was utterly shocked, observing the Faceless Jade Venerable resolutely retreat.

This clan's dominance was evident in all aspects!

The last time Lu Ran saw the Faceless Jade Venerable flee was over at the Divine Mountain of Floral Sea, when North Wind - Night Charm minions attacked en masse.

And now, the Faceless Jade Venerable was forced into retreat by a Chenghua female disciple?

Lu Ran clearly saw shallow fractures crawling across the Venerable's body; if they remained on the battlefield, they'd likely meet their end soon!

Tsk~

This woman was extraordinary!

No wonder she was so fearless, no wonder she wasn't afraid of attracting more enemies.

Given the extent and density of the Green Lantern Ash coverage, killing one was the same as killing a hundred!

The umbrella-wielding woman didn't pursue.

Maybe her speed wasn't sufficient, knowing pursuing would be futile.

She maintained an elegant posture, unmoving like a maiden, quietly standing in the sky, bidding the enemy farewell.

But Lu Ran couldn't hold back.

He wasn't some maiden; in the context of the times, he'd long fulfilled human duties, and if he hadn't embarked on this gods-slaying path, he'd likely already have children several years old.

Hmm... they'd be at least as old as Deng Yu's children, wouldn't they?

Lu Ran was a fled rabbit!

His figure flashed suddenly, appearing a hundred meters behind the Faceless Jade Venerable, vigilantly surveying all directions.

The Second Heaven was unusually dark, severely limiting the vision of living beings.

Without the corresponding pupil skill, truly spotting distant enemies was difficult.

Lu Ran took advantage of this, confirming the Faceless Jade Venerable had fully withdrawn from the battle, and he lifted the butcher's knife in his hand.

The Chenghua lady let you go; but I won't!

"Swish!"

Ran Sect Blade Technique Third Form·Shuo Star!

The fire from the Fierce Heavenly Sect burned on Lu Ran, concealed by the caster's invisibility.

The Third Rank Eight Desolates Blade dragged out the slender sword trace of North Wind - Night Charm, slicing horizontally through the waist of the Faceless Jade Venerable!

"Crack!"

The Faceless Jade Venerable's body, already crawling with cracks, was now cut in two, neat and clean.

Lu Ran flamboyantly flicked a knife flourish.

He was secretly delighted inside!

Indeed, after advancing to the Second Heaven of the Heavenly Realm, when Lu Ran employed the Heavenly Grade·Evil Shadow Flash again, the teleportation distance had not improved at all.

But his speed of disappearing and appearing was just a bit faster!

If it were novice battles or beginners pecking at each other, one second faster or slower might not matter much.

But on the battlefield of the Heavenly Realm's intensity, this tiny change means the difference between life and death!

The Lu Ran of the past, upon teleporting directly in front of the Faceless Jade Venerable, emitted a preemptive Divine Power ripple that could give the Venerable time to react.

Now, although the Faceless Jade Venerable noticed something, Lu Ran was quicker.

Quick enough that the enemy's forward momentum couldn't halt!

Quick enough that the Faceless Jade Venerable's hand couldn't block the blade!

This tiny change achieved an effect almost reaching a "qualitative transformation."

Even when facing the Faceless Jade Venerable at full strength, could Lu Ran strike down the enemy in one move?

One slash to finish it?!

Lu Ran suppressed the excitement in his heart, blinked his eyes and reopened a pair of cold horizontal pupils, seeing the Jade Venerable who died inexplicably.

[Ruyi, dinner time.]

[Mm.] Immortal Jiang replied softly, then asked with concern, [How are you, is everything alright?]

[Pretty good.] As the dead soul entered his pupils, Lu Ran exercised his Extreme Eye Power, seeing the tiny figure flying away in the dim sky.

[Be careful... um.] Jiang Ruyi paused.

With it, Lu Ran's brain buzzed for an instant.

Has the Xian Mo Stone Sculpture advanced?

How many dead souls did the Faceless Jade Venerable, which was just devoured, contain?

The Faceless Jade Venerable minions are probably not divided into the First, Second, and Third Levels of the Heavenly Realm.

The Human Clan will distinguish, and the Pseudo God Stones in the Sculpture Garden will too.

From a growth perspective, the Divine Demon originals should also separate, as they likely climbed step by step when becoming gods.

However, Divine Demon minions, like the Faceless Jade Venerable minions, all belong to the Heavenly Realm, without distinction of levels.

Why is Lu Ran so assured?

Months ago, the Nightmare Stone Sculpture advanced to the Heavenly Realm·Third Level. Based on past experience, Deng Yuxiang should be able to create Evil Demon minions at the Heavenly Realm·Second Level.

The situation surprised everyone!

The Evil Demon minions she summoned still each consumed only a hundred strands of Holy Spirit Energy.

No different than before!

And all the fake gods' bodies come from Evil Demon minions, leading to an issue: despite the Nightmare Stone Sculpture indeed upgrading, the body she left outside to carry out tasks did not actually improve.

In contrast, the human Lu Ran saw more than slight body strength enhancement after advancing!

[Alright, alright.] Lu Ran murmured, feeling the buzzing vibrations of the Xian Mo Stone Sculpture.

Pain and joy together.

He was one step closer to god-slaying, now only lacking the Mad Immortal Stone Sculpture.

[Sorry, I'll try to be gentler.] The cool voice imprinted in his mind.

Lu Ran: "..."

What kind of talk is this!

You... yes, indeed, gentler.

Lu Ran rubbed his head, looking in the direction where the umbrella-holding woman flew, his figure flashed again.

Where would she go?

Following her all along should lead him to the Divine Mountain, right?

Lu Ran thought secretly, trailing behind from a distance, secretly.

Since she is a human compatriot, and such a powerful presence, Lu Ran was certainly very interested.

Unfortunately, Lu Ran knew nothing about her, not her identity, nor her character, making him hesitate to approach rashly.

Along the way, the gentle woman again clashed with a Faceless Jade Venerable.

Lu Ran repeated his method, exploiting the situation once more.

Soon, under the woman's guidance, in the distant southeast direction, Lu Ran saw a magnificent Divine Mountain.

Even before the heaven-connecting Divine Mountain, what first caught Lu Ran's eyes was the drizzling rain.

Not an illusory scene, but something truly existing!

Slowing his forward drive, Lu Ran saw in the cascading rain the freely swimming Sea Merfolk.

As purely underwater creatures, the rain provided freedom of movement for the Sea Merfolk Clan.

Luxurious silver fish tails shimmered with beautiful silvery light in the dim sky, matched by the Merfolk's robust bodies, graceful faces...

Such an enchanting scene left Lu Ran dumbstruck.

He dared not go further.

This uncanny rain was likely a Divine Technique of the Master of Rain sect, with each droplet possessing a vague perception effect.

Though obscure, it existed.

The rank Eight God·Master of Rain was a weaker support flow, its Divine Technique's effects were just so, in the Holy Spirit Mountain Realm, Lu Ran hadn't even seen a disciple of the Master of Rain sect.

The strength of this sect could be imagined.

However, as a new arrival, Lu Ran was not intending to act too freely yet.

This Divine Mountain's surroundings also had Faceless Jade Venerable activity.

Lu Ran watched the umbrella-holding woman approach the Divine Mountain, expecting another fierce battle upon breaking through the blockade.

The Qing Deng clan had the unique Evil Technique·Qing Deng Guide, capable of capturing dead souls.

He wondered how many dead souls were collected in the Qing Deng she held, worth her special journey to greet them.

Lu Ran stood in midair, slowly raised his eyes.

The towering Divine Mountain seemed to pierce the sky, thick dark clouds surrounding the mountain body.

No, something's wrong!

Lu Ran suddenly realized.

His mother had said, in the Second Heaven Divine Mountain region, the sky's cloud sea is rather thin.

Beings from the Lower Realm could roughly glimpse the Upper Realm's situation!

Thus, the dark clouds over the Divine Mountain weren't true "sky clouds," but the rain-bringing clouds conjured by the Master of Rain sect's divine rituals.

Since it was a Divine Technique, Lu Ran could see through it!

He immediately opened a pair of Simurgh's Eyes, looking towards the distant sky.

"Ah?" Lu Ran's pupils slightly contracted!

That...that is...

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