Chapter 153: The Sheep of Creek Five

"A believer of the Immortal Sheep?"

Behind him, the voice of Liu Shixiong rang out.

And this single question was almost the thought in the hearts of all the onlookers.

Previously, Lu Ran had never used divine arts, relying solely on his blade to speak.

While secretly admiring him, everyone couldn't help but guess which divine sect this black-clad youth belonged to.

Since he was strong to such an extent—

A believer of the First-Rank God, Martial Scholar?

A believer of the First-Rank God, Wu Seng?

It couldn't be helped; Lu Ran's prowess was enough to be described as shocking to the world!

Looking across the entire Great Xia, there were quite a number of divine sects specializing in martial arts.

As for those using a wide variety of weapons, with disciples whose martial arts were unparalleled, the top choices were naturally the two schools of "Northern Wu Seng, Southern Wu Sheng."

As for other powerful divine sects, most specialized in a single weapon.

Of course, a considerable portion of people believed that Lu Ran was the disciple of the Second-Rank God, Lord North Wind.

After all, Lu Ran's skill of listening to the wind to determine positions was exactly the same as the North Wind faction!

However, the moment immortal mist erupted from beneath Lu Ran's feet, everyone was stunned!

The martial arena, surrounded so tightly that not even water could leak through, saw its buzzing discussions cease abruptly; inside and outside the grounds, instant silence fell!

A believer of the Ninth-Rank God, the Immortal Sheep!

A believer of the Immortal Sheep??

Even if given ten thousand more chances, no one would ever guess that this heroic, fierce, and formidable youth was a little lamb.

"Holy crap, he actually nodded; he really is a believer of the Immortal Sheep?"

"This is ghostly..."

"Perhaps this kid bowed to two gods?"

The dead-silent snow forest, because of Lu Ran's single nod, erupted in discussion once again.

And this time the wave of sound was immense, with cries of shock and voices of doubt filling the air without end.

"So tough, Lu Ran!"

Si Si Xianxian hurried over, her fair face turning crimson from excessive excitement.

Unable to restrain her inner agitation, she reached out and gently patted Lu Ran's cheek: "Hehe~"

Lu Ran: "."

What kind of fierce words were those?

Besides, are you celebrating, or are you slapping me?

Hmm... it must be celebrating.

If it were a slap, I should already have a mouth full of blood and be searching the ground for my teeth.

"Young friend, impressive means." Liu Shixiong's expression was quite complex.

Whether he believed it or not, the reality stood right before them.

A dignified disciple of the Second-Rank God, Lord North Wind, had been beaten by a believer of the Immortal Sheep until he lost his helmet and armor, fleeing in panic and pissing himself!

The problem also arose:

This place was North Wind City, right beneath the feet of the god!

This was somewhat inappropriate.

Liu Shixiong spoke again, his voice deep: "Young friend, the victory and defeat have already been decided; are some actions really necessary?"

Lu Ran frowned slightly, looking at the young man: "Very necessary."

That Bu Bu Qingfeng kept being aggressive and bullying others by relying on his power; I must make my stance clear."

Liu Shixiong's face sank: "You—"

"You what you?" From afar came Deng Deng Shijie Yan's cold voice, "Be grateful that he showed mercy."

Liu Shixiong opened his mouth, hesitated repeatedly, but ultimately sighed.

Deng Deng Shijie Yan stepped forward and ordered: "Go, bring Bu Bu Qingfeng back."

"Yes." Liu Shixiong accepted the order and departed.

Seeing this, although both parties were experts of the same level, within the divine sect, did this Deng Deng Shijie Yan hold a higher status?

Deng Deng Shijie Yan scrutinized Lu Ran carefully, murmuring: "A believer of the Immortal Sheep..."

"Now that the duel has ended, we will take our leave." Lu Ran nodded.

Before Lu Ran could even take a step, he heard the other party's words: "Halt."

"What do you want to do?" Si Si Xianxian's tone was unfriendly as she looked at the young woman.

Love it or hate it, the disciples of the North Wind faction were all quite skilled at ignoring people.

Deng Deng Shijie Yan paid no attention to Si Si Xianxian, but looked at Lu Ran:

"I see that the believer of the Immortal Sheep possesses extraordinary skills; I wish to exchange a few moves."

Si Si Xianxian raised her eyebrows: "All of you, one after another, are you never going to stop?"

"Heh." Deng Deng Shijie Yan was quite straightforward, "Here in North Wind City, a North Wind disciple was disciplined in such a manner."

As the senior sister, I cannot stand by with folded arms."

"Good!" Si Si Xianxian suddenly changed her mind, "Then as the senior sister, I cannot stand by with folded arms either!"

Perfect, let's you and me fight!

Quick, quick, quick, I can't wait any longer!"

Lu Ran was utterly speechless; he yanked Si Si Xianxian behind him in one swift motion.

After glaring at Si Si Xianxian, he finally turned to the woman surnamed Yan: "You look very strong."

This young woman possessed jade-like bones and ice-pale skin, a perfect match for this snow-covered world.

While most North Wind Believers wore white tight-fitting garments, she was draped in a magnificent snow-colored cloak, radiating imposing authority.

She resembled a great blade standing tall amidst the ice and snow,

its cold gleam sharp and piercing, its aura domineering!

Deng Deng Shijie Yan's pitch-black eyes fixed directly on Lu Ran as her thin lips parted slightly: "You are not bad either."

Lu Ran guessed: "You are at the fifth stage of the River Realm?"

Deng Deng Shijie Yan behaved with grace and confidence, introducing herself: "Yan Yan Shuangzi of the North Wind Believers, fifth stage of the River Realm. Come on."

Lu Ran shook his head: "No, I've been disqualified; we cannot fight."

Yan Yan Shuangzi: "What?"

Lu Ran thought for a moment and said: "Strictly speaking, I am not qualified to engage in a sparring match."

Yan Yan Shuangzi: "Why?"

Lu Ran shrugged his shoulders: "I do not possess the Water Flow Armor."

Such a response truly caught Yan Yan Shuangzi off guard.

The Water Flow Armor is the Tong Yong Shen Fa of the Believers, and it is not considered a particularly profound technique.

Given the powerful talent Lu Ran had just displayed, it was impossible for him to be unable to learn this method.

Therefore, using this as an excuse to decline was truly laughable and deserving of scorn.

Yan Yan Shuangzi's expression turned cold, and she said lightly: "Are you afraid?"

Lu Ran spoke: "That Bu Bu Qingfeng kept pushing his limits step by step; I could not help but take action.

Swords and blades have no eyes; I took an enormous risk.

Under normal circumstances, I am not permitted to engage in sparring matches."

Yan Yan Shuangzi's voice grew even colder: "Why?"

Si Si Xianxian said impatiently: "Didn't we already tell you? Lu Ran doesn't have the Water Flow Armor!"

Yan Yan Shuangzi felt it was utterly absurd, and even more ridiculously comical!

Her voice was icy cold, causing the already frigid winter temperature to drop yet again: "Why didn't you learn it?"

At this question, Si Si Xianxian instead stopped feeling annoyed.

As if thinking of something amusing, her smile became quite strange as she looked at Lu Ran: "Because he can't learn it!"

Lu Ran nodded: "Indeed, I cannot learn it; I am at the fifth stage of the Stream Realm."

Yan Yan Shuangzi:?

Lu Ran watched with his own eyes as the other party's cold expression transformed into utter shock.

"Pfft-haha~" Si Si Xianxian ultimately could not hold back and burst out laughing.

Yan Yan Shuangzi's expression became even more spectacular.

She suddenly understood what Lu Ran had meant earlier by "disqualified."

She was at the fifth stage of the River Realm, while Lu Ran was at the fifth stage of the Stream Realm.

That was a full major realm difference!

The problem was, could this kid really be at the fifth stage of the Stream Realm?

Was it possible?

A fifth-stage Stream Realm Xiang Xiang Xianyang Believer beating a first-stage River Realm North Wind Believer until he cried for his father and mother?

If it were the other way around, perhaps someone might believe it!

Yan Yan Shuangzi had seen clearly that this youth had defeated Bu Bu Qingfeng in a single exchange.

That sharp and fierce single strike

had set the tone for the entire battle.

In Yan Yan Shuangzi's eyes, the subsequent fighting simply did not qualify as a sparring match.

It was conquest, it was trampling.

It was a one-sided, overwhelming crush by Lu Ran!

Precisely because this battle had departed from the scope of conventional sparring did Yan Yan Shuangzi step forward to issue a challenge.

After all, this was North Wind City, beneath the feet of Lord God.

From her perspective, if she turned a blind eye, how could she report back to her own Lord God?

However, Lu Ran's statement "I am at the fifth stage of the Stream Realm" directly rendered Yan Yan Shuangzi speechless.

First, Yan Yan Shuangzi possessed her own pride and would not deign to bully the weak.

Second, Bu Bu Qingfeng, a River Realm North Wind Believer, had been beaten so badly by a little Stream Realm lamb cub.

Who would still have the face to help save face for him?

"Str-Stream Realm?"

"No way, don't tell me it's true! Huh?"

"This is too bizarre! Where did this come from..."

"Damn it all! I must have woken up too abruptly; Laozi is going back to sleep for a while."

The volume of Lu Ran and the others' conversation was not loud, but unfortunately, the majority of the onlookers were North Wind Believers, most of whom possessed excellent hearing!

That single phrase "I am at the fifth stage of the Stream Realm" had silenced Yan Yan Shuangzi, but it caused the Snow Forest to explode into an uproar.

"Farewell." Lu Ran gave Yan Yan Shuangzi a slight nod, intending to leave this place of trouble.

Hit someone and run!

Now, you must finally believe I'm a believer of Xianyangyi Sect, right?

Although "hitting people" doesn't quite fit the style of Xianyangyi Sect, running away certainly does!

Slip away~

"Go." Without waiting for a response, Lu Ran dragged Without Si Si Xianxian and swiftly left the scene.

As for Yan Yan Shuangzi standing in place, her skin was already like ice and her bones like jade; coupled with her frozen posture at this moment, she resembled an ice sculpture carved from snow even more.

Lu Ran had no mind to admire her, yet he had only walked a few steps when he heard a cold voice come from behind him:

"Kneel."

Lu Ran's expression immediately sank, and he turned to look.

However, he had misunderstood.

He saw only Liu Shixiong, bringing Bu Bu Qingfeng with him, descending from the sky and landing before Yan Yan Shuangzi.

This command of "Kneel" from the woman was naturally directed at Bu Bu Qingfeng.

"Deng Deng Shijie Yan, I..." Bu Bu Qingfeng stammered, his face filled with shame and awkwardness.

Just moments ago on the battlefield, Bu Bu Qingfeng had been terrified out of his wits by Lu Ran's incredibly sharp offensive and terrifying aura.

Then, under Lu Ran's Divine Art · Immortal Pupil, the shock and fear in Bu Bu Qingfeng's heart spiraled out of control, causing him to completely collapse.

What can a person whose spiritual will has been crushed possibly retain?

Pride? Dignity? Life?

Everything Bu Bu Qingfeng possessed was there for Lu Ran to take or demand as he pleased.

The Divine Art of Xianyangyi Sect is not something to be trifled with.

When believers of Xianyangyi Sect cease fearing battle and instead actively engage it, the world will finally realize just how terrifying these fellows truly are!

And when Bu Bu Qingfeng fled the scene and gradually regained his senses, his heart was filled with shame and fury!

Yet, he dared not return.

His usual arrogant demeanor had been completely extinguished.

He simply lacked the courage to face that strange and powerful youth in black again.

Just as Bu Bu Qingfeng was at a loss and gradually becoming dazed, Liu Shixiong arrived and, without a word, brought him flying back.

Bu Bu Qingfeng dared not resist.

But returning to the martial arts arena now—what difference was there between this and a public execution?

What Bu Bu Qingfeng hadn't expected even more was...

When he was brought before Yan Yan Shuangzi, this senior sister opened her mouth with a single command: "Kneel."

"Wow." Without Si Si Xianxian whispered in admiration, gazing at the domineering Yan Yan Shuangzi from afar, "That move is good; I'll use it too in the future."

Lu Ran: "..."

"Can't hear me?" From a distance, Yan Yan Shuangzi said coldly, "I told you to kneel."

Bu Bu Qingfeng hung his head, his knees went soft, and he yielded before his powerful senior sister.

Yan Yan Shuangzi: "Where should you be kneeling?"

Already in a daze, Bu Bu Qingfeng finally realized his mistake, immediately adjusted his angle, and faced toward the direction of the divine statue.

Yan Yan Shuangzi looked down at Bu Bu Qingfeng, her expression icy, a hint of disgust in her eyes:

"Think clearly about why this battle started."

"Because, because that person showed disrespect to the divine, I, uh..." Bu Bu Qingfeng was stammering when he suddenly heard Deng Deng Shijie Yan sigh.

From that long sigh, one could hear that she was suppressing the emotions in her heart.

Bu Bu Qingfeng shrank his head back, dared not speak again, and lowered his head even further.

Only then did Yan Yan Shuangzi say coldly, "Think clearly again about how you lost this battle."

Bu Bu Qingfeng had learned his lesson; he merely listened to the command and dared not answer.

Yan Yan Shuangzi turned and walked away: "When you have figured it out, then you may rise."

"Yes," Bu Bu Qingfeng replied in a low voice.

In the distance, seeing Yan Yan Shuangzi walking toward him, Lu Ran immediately grabbed Without Si Si Xianxian and departed.

Damn, shouldn't have stopped to watch the show; should have left earlier.

"Lu Ran." As expected, Yan Yan Shuangzi's voice came from behind.

Lu Ran halted his steps and looked at the woman: "Must you fight me to save face?"

Yan Yan Shuangzi merely shook her head: "Once you revealed you are at the fifth stage of the Stream Realm, everything became unnecessary."

All responsibility and consequences should be borne by Bu Bu Qingfeng himself."

Lu Ran couldn't help but raise an eyebrow slightly.

This big girl is quite interesting, huh?

"Do me the honor of having a cup of tea together," Yan Yan Shuangzi said, arriving before Lu Ran.

Lu Ran: "Drink tea?"

Yan Yan Shuangzi spoke very plainly: "You are ridiculously strong; how could I not share a cup of tea and chat with you?"

Seemingly infected by her style, Lu Ran blurted out, "A trap at Hongmen Gate, then?"

"This is Lord Bei Feng City," Yan Yan Shuangzi smiled instead. "If I wished to deceive you, why would I need to change locations?"

Lu Ran: "..."

Yan Yan Shuangzi walked past Lu Ran: "If you leave on your own, you might instead invite greater trouble."

Lu Ran immediately understood the other party's meaning and quickly scanned his surroundings.

This place was surrounded so tightly that not even water could leak through, and most of the crowd were believers of the North Wind.

As long as there were enough people, naturally there would be those with different thoughts and different reactions.

Even though there was a reason for it, and Lu Ran was the one fighting back,

in the final analysis, Lu Ran was on the North Wind faction's turf, where he had beaten up a North Wind disciple.

"They've been spoiled with bad habits!" Without Si Si Xianxian immediately became displeased.

Her beautiful eyes, filled with extreme aggression, swept across face after face:

"I'd like to see who dares... Hey?"

"Let's go." Lu Ran dragged Without Si Si Xianxian along, striding quickly to catch up with Yan Yan Shuangzi's pace.

Without Si Si Xianxian was very unhappy: "Where did that domineering spirit of yours from just now go?

How did you turn back into this cowardly state again!"

"Speaking nonsense with your eyes open." Lu Ran grabbed Without Si Si Xianxian's arm and rudely shoved her forward, "Wasn't I quite domineering toward you?"

Without Si Si Xianxian: "..."

You really have thick skin!

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