December 7th, clear.

The mist shrouding Tianya Haijiao has finally dissipated.

Inside the Underground City, a young girl wearing a black dress, like a graceful black swan, walked with light steps.

All the Ran Sect disciples she met along the way reacted similarly, greeting her with trembling caution.

"Mm-hmm, you all too~" Yuanxi didn't carry the majesty of the Majestic Heaven Realm, or perhaps because she had just advanced, she was in a great mood, responding to the disciples all the way to the surface.

The sky was blue, with patches of white clouds.

Yuanxi took a deep breath of fresh air, thoroughly enjoying it.

"Bang!"

Just as Yuanxi took a step forward, her entire body froze.

She looked down and saw the solid ground beneath her had sunken in, with cracks spreading outward.

"Uh..." Yuanxi pursed her lips, a bit annoyed.

As she walked all the way here, she was getting increasingly used to the strength of this Heavenly Realm body, yet in a careless moment, she damaged the ground.

This world is so fragile, huh?

Never mind it.

Time to find my brother~

Yuanxi returned to her cheerful and happy demeanor, eagerly going to share the good news with someone.

However, as she arrived by the Immortal Jasmine Tree, she suddenly heard a scream.

"Brother?" Yuanxi's expression changed.

Even though Tianya Residence was not far away, she couldn't wait and hurriedly activated the Magic Artifact · Tear Star Pendant. A drop-shaped blue energy appeared out of thin air, enveloping its owner.

Then, in the bedroom of Tianya Residence, the girl in the black dress dropped out from the "teardrop."

With a cracking sound!

Once again, Yuanxi didn't control her strength well, her tender white feet directly crushed the bed.

"Brother?" Yuanxi naturally wouldn't care about mundane objects and immediately saw Lu Ran with a twisted expression.

"Ah..." Lu Ran frantically clutched his head, rolling back and forth on the bed.

In Yuanxi's heart, her brother has always been a strong person; it's hard to imagine what level of pain he's experiencing.

"Brother!" Yuanxi hurriedly knelt beside him, channeling gentle Black Fire into him.

Beside the bed, the little Blazing Phoenix anxiously spun around.

It desperately wanted to help but was powerless. As a third-rank Magic Artifact, Lu Ran worried it wouldn't withstand the intense impact at the moment of the Stone Sculpture's divine ascension, and thus refused to let it absorb the Stone Sculpture into its stomach.

"Brother... Sister Ruyi?" Yuanxi was astonished to discover Jiang Ruyi seated at the dressing table, facing away from the bed nearby.

The woman's indifferent posture made her elegantly curved back appear aloof.

"Mm." Jiang Ruyi replied flatly, her face expressionless, pressing the Blood Crystal Mask on the desk.

"Sister Ruyi... My brother..." Yuanxi was heartbroken beyond measure, continually sending Black Fire to Lu Ran.

She looked at that heartless silhouette, wanting to say something but hesitating.

"You have ascended to the Heavenly Realm." Jiang Ruyi's cool and piercing voice cut through Lu Ran's screams, reaching Yuanxi's ears.

Yuanxi pressed her lips tightly together, gazing at the indifferent Evil God.

For the first time in years, she had a slight grievance against Jiang Ruyi.

"Hu~" The Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd circled Lu Ran repeatedly, desperately anxious, ultimately nestling beside Lu Ran's hand, incessantly nuzzling.

Seemingly attempting to offer its owner a shred of comfort.

Jiang Ruyi finally turned slightly, glancing backward with her peripheral vision: "It'll soon be over. A Heavenly General has just Become a God in the garden and settled down."

Yuanxi pursed her lips but eventually looked down at her brother: "Oh."

Jiang Ruyi continued: "You'll get used to it, there are two more Stone Sculptures trembling in the garden, likely to ascend at any moment."

Upon hearing this, the Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd darted up and down in agitation.

Yuanxi's expression turned sour, and she gathered the courage to speak: "Sister Ruyi!"

"Hm?"

"You and my brother... did you argue?"

Jiang Ruyi turned back, her fingertips brushing over the transparent Blood Crystal Mask.

"Speak..." Yuanxi's words halted as she noticed Lu Ran's tense body relax, and he stopped wailing.

Yuanxi carefully moved Lu Ran's hand, seeing his vacant eyes, like a lifeless doll.

The room plunged into a silence.

After some time, Jiang Ruyi quietly said, "We can't take on the burden of the Stone Sculpture's ascension; we can't help him."

Yuanxi remained silent, maintaining a stern face, persistently channeling Black Fire to Lu Ran.

Jiang Ruyi then picked up the Blood Crystal Mask.

Helping him remove the mask to allow smooth breathing is the least they can do.

The room fell silent once more.

Yuanxi held Lu Ran's head, resting it on her lap, emulating many others, gently massaging his temples with her fingers.

But the tranquility was short-lived.

A few hours later, Lu Ran suddenly widened his eyes, his brain forcibly restarted.

"Hiss..." He inhaled sharply, once again shouting in agony.

The Leng siblings really put his life through wringer.

A few hours ago, Leng Tianyue finally merged into the Double Divine Position, transforming into a complete deity.

Now, Leng Tianxing followed closely, thoroughly blending the Star Official-Flash Star Demon Double Divine Soul, boldly entering the Hall of All Gods.

Amidst waves of howls, Yuanxi pursed her lips, her eyes moist.

The Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd frantically flew about.

By contrast, the lady who had long left the dressing table and was now sitting at the desk enjoying tea seemed overly indifferent.

Yuanxi even felt Sister Ruyi had been possessed by a deity.

Why is this happening?

Qiao Yuansi's expression was complicated as he turned his head to look into the distance.

His gaze swept past the side of the screen, looking outwards where the cool and graceful fairy sat quietly and elegantly, her expression impassive. The noble Phoenix Dignity of Nine Heavens Robe she wore only added an untouchable sense of distance.

Qiao Yuansi didn't dare to think what his brother would feel, would it be like a stab to his heart upon seeing those cold features?

He didn't know what was really happening.

He didn't know how, during this month of advancement, everything had changed.

From the looks of things, his brother had led the Ran Sect disciples to slay several God Demons, so the mission should have been smooth.

But why… huh?

Qiao Yuansi suddenly lifted his head, only to see the Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd, which had been flying erratically, suddenly freeze in mid-air.

"Buzz!!"

The Treasure Gourd vibrated violently, and a faint mist began to float inside the room.

Qiao Yuansi slightly gaped his little mouth, staring at the scene in disbelief.

Is the Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd about to advance?

With another advancement, it would become Fourth Rank! Comparable to Divine Grade.…

Jiang Ruyi's hand, holding the teacup, also paused as she turned to look at the Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd.

Finally!

If no strong measures are taken, the little one indeed doesn't know to strive diligently.

Recalling the growth path of the Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd, Lu Ran's pampering education did not really work very well.

The little Fiery Phoenix's last advancement, being able to absorb and refine living beings, was a result of being rigorously urged by the Nightmare Guardian.

Now, the little one advances again, it's also being forced through sheer pressure.

In comparison, the Phoenix Dignity of Nine Heavens Robe requires no urging; this garment even desires to reach greater heights more than its owner.

A dog and its leash.

The little Fiery Phoenix enters the upgrade mode, which is indeed a huge surprise and also the result that Jiang Ruyi had been striving to achieve all along.

She had specifically brought the little Fiery Phoenix from the study to Lu Ran's bedside, so the little one could witness all this.

The only surprise was the appearance of Qiao Yuansi.

Before the younger sister arrived, the little Fiery Phoenix had repeatedly sought out Jiang Ruyi, hoping to bring some physicians to alleviate his master's pain.

All such requests were ruthlessly rejected by Jiang Ruyi.

Would Lu Ran's condition really get any relief?

Such measures barely help the patient; more often, they're a psychological comfort to those standing vigil at the bedside.

Jiang Ruyi did not want to offer this kind of comfort to the little Fiery Phoenix.

When Qiao Yuansi suddenly appeared and offered help, Jiang Ruyi wanted to stop it, but.…

Lu Ran's cries were truly miserable.

Fortunately, the result was a good one.

The Fourth Rank Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd should solve the problem at its root and truly help Lu Ran.

Jiang Ruyi quietly pondered, taking a gentle sip of tea.

More than twenty minutes later, a fierce wave of wind spread out.

The mist on the island gradually dissipated.

Jiang Ruyi finally stood up, walking toward the bed.

The Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd floated in mid-air, its divine power fluctuated intensely, making people tremble with fear.

Jiang Ruyi casually caught the Treasure Gourd.

"Buzz!" The little Fiery Phoenix struggled a bit, seemingly a bit upset with its female owner.

Jiang Ruyi held on tightly: "There's still a Stone Sculpture advancing in the garden, later, try to consume it and see."

The Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd immediately ceased resisting.

Jiang Ruyi curled a long leg, her knee resting against the bedside as she slowly bent down.

Qiao Yuansi kept his head down, holding onto Lu Ran's head all the time, also saw Sister Ruyi's hand come down, gently combing through his brother's messy short hair.

"Lu Ran, Lu Ran?"

"Huh?" Lu Ran replied in a daze.

The Leng siblings finally got their wish, transformed into a complete deity; at this moment, only the Evil Sculpture - Soul Hooking Horse still buzzed in the garden.

Lu Ran finally escaped, able to regain his consciousness.

His unfocused gaze gradually regained focus, murmuring: "Ruyi… drink!"

Lu Ran had just seen clearly the woman in front of him, and was taken aback by this cold and captivating visage, instinctively exclaiming.

Jiang Ruyi: "..."

Lu Ran awkwardly shifted the topic: "Why do I feel the bed is a bit crooked… huh? Yuanxi?"

"Mhm." Qiao Yuansi softly responded.

Without waiting for the two to continue, Jiang Ruyi softly said: "The Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd has advanced to the Fourth Rank, later invite the Soul Hooking Evil Sculpture in and try throwing it into the gourd?"

"Huh? Fiery Phoenix advanced..." Lu Ran was a bit slow to react, his face gradually turning joyful, "Really?"

Fourth Rank?

Divine Grade!

Lu Ran looked over at the Treasure Gourd in her hand, only to see the golden phoenix pattern on it emitting a faint golden glow, mesmerizing and dazzling.

"What is the effect of the Fourth Rank?" Lu Ran quickly asked.

"Why don't you ask it yourself directly? It doesn't want to talk to me." Jiang Ruyi placed the Treasure Gourd in Lu Ran's embrace, her beautiful eyes seemingly glanced at Qiao Yuansi, "The little one is angry with me."

"Buzz~" The Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd trembled as if complaining.

Qiao Yuansi: "..."

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