Chapter 382: Ran Sect's First Guardian?

Deng Deng Yuxiang's trembling body gradually calmed down.

A profound silence filled the Hall of Quiet Virtue.

Lu Ran took a step back, sizing up the silent Great Da Da Mengyan.

Come to think of it, should the Ye Mei clan change its name to the Da Da Mengyan clan?

"Whoosh~"

A sudden surge of energy roused Lu Ran.

He saw Deng Deng Yuxiang open her palm; above it, a wind blade assembled and slowly rotated.

Ye Mei Xie Fa · Ye Mei Blade!

Seeing this scene, a smile spread across Lu Ran's face.

It was brilliantly bright.

"Swoosh~ swoosh~"

One Ye Mei Blade after another materialized out of thin air, rotating slowly around Deng Deng Yuxiang.

Lu Ran couldn't help but silently admire: The one who understands you best is indeed your opponent!

Just look at Deng Deng Yuxiang!

The way she handles these blades is truly at will.

A full sixteen blades, each attended to perfectly; they circled Deng Deng Yuxiang without the slightest collision or bump.

"Whoosh~"

Another faint ripple of energy surged.

A black night-traveling garment draped over Deng Deng Yuxiang's body.

The tight-fitting night gear perfectly outlined her incredibly proud bodily curves.

"Tsk." Lu Ran clicked his tongue.

Indeed, women's clothing must be worn by women.

How could a man achieve such an effect?

A wide-brimmed bamboo hat and soft, flowing black gauze concealed Deng Deng Yuxiang's true features.

What difference was there between this and a Ye Mei?

Upon closer inspection, there was indeed a difference.

Deng Deng Yuxiang was a few centimeters taller than the Ye Mei clan.

"Hum!"

Deng Deng Yuxiang's body suddenly trembled, her figure splitting into three.

With his sharp eyesight, Lu Ran immediately discerned which two were Ye Mei and which one was the Da Da Mengyan.

"Why can't I switch?" Deng Deng Yuxiang asked.

"Because those two Ye Mei clones are essentially bodies of energy, while you are a body of flesh and blood."

"Oh." Deng Deng Yuxiang nodded lightly.

Though she secretly regretted it, she was not discouraged.

She cast the spell several times in succession, confirming her suspicion:

She could still achieve a blinking effect at the instant her body "split into three."

Suddenly, a voice transmission descended, imprinting itself in Deng Deng Yuxiang's mind: "It will be fine in the future."

Deng Deng Yuxiang abruptly lifted her head to look at Lu Ran.

However, the bamboo hat and black gauze obscured her vision.

Deng Deng Yuxiang was certain that Lu Ran's voice had not entered through her ears but had been imprinted directly into her mind!

She lifted the black gauze to look at Lu Ran.

Lu Ran pressed his lips together in a smile, looking back at her.

The moment Deng Deng Yuxiang signed the "Inheritance Contract" with the Yemo Yemo Xiesu in Lu Ran's mind, she had become equivalent to the Yemo Yemo Xiesu.

In other words, when Lu Ran was closely connected to the Yemo Yemo Xiesu,

he was mentally connected to Deng Deng Yuxiang!

Lu Ran sent another voice transmission: "You will gradually replace the Yemo Yemo Xiesu.

By that day, when you split into three again, your main body will be able to switch freely between the other two clones."

"Oh?" Deng Deng Yuxiang raised an eyebrow slightly. "Are you saying that if I follow you in cultivation, I will gradually become a body of energy?"

Lu Ran shrugged his shoulders: "Just like the humanoid evil spirits we encountered on the night of the fifteenth.

Most of them had flesh and blood, yet upon death, they turned into mist and dissipated between heaven and earth.

In the future, when you fully succeed, you can also manifest a body of flesh and blood.

But in essence, you will be a terrifying entity of energy."

Lu Ran paused, then continued: "Furthermore, the four words 'entity of energy' cannot fully define the height you will reach in the future."

Deng Deng Yuxiang, intrigued, asked: "Then what should it be called?"

This time, Lu Ran did not speak aloud but simply gazed quietly at her.

Yet his words were clearly imprinted in her mind: "A God."

Deng Deng Yuxiang's eyes narrowed slightly.

That sexy and gorgeous face, enhanced by the Ye Mei set, possessed a beauty of extreme aggressiveness.

Lu Ran stepped forward, lowered the black gauze she had lifted from her bamboo hat, and covered her face again:

"You will gradually become a deity."

The continuous process of Deng Deng Yuxiang merging with Ye Mei Yemo Xiesu is the process of becoming a "Demon God."

This is also the benefit of becoming a "Successor."

Other humans cultivating also climb step by step toward heaven, walking the path to godhood.

But all people in the world grow up wildly.

After reaching a certain height, humans are barred from the Hall of Gods; wanting to improve further becomes nearly impossible.

Which god would willingly let their own believer replace their position?

What a joke!

You wouldn't even need to reach the hall's entrance!

Once you go too high, the gods can casually employ some tricks to cause human believers to perish.

Deng Deng Yuxiang is completely different!

There are no shackles three feet above her head!

Led by Ye Mei, she stepped directly into the Demon God Hall.

The false god Ye Mei within Lu Ran's Sculpture Garden will exhaust everything to fully cultivate Deng Deng Yuxiang, giving her all that he possesses!

Until Deng Deng Yuxiang completes the monumental feat of replacement and transcendence,

she can then raise her slaughtering blade against that original Demon Body, Yemo Yemo Xiesu, inside the Demon God Hall!

And finally take his place!

"I understand." Behind the black veil, Deng Deng Yuxiang excitedly licked her lips.

Becoming a god?

She loves a challenge.

She is even more willing to follow Lu Ran and fulfill all his expectations for her.

Ultimately helping him achieve that grand goal!

Lu Ran nodded satisfactorily: "You should know better than I that the Ye Mei clan possesses no Xie Fa for locating sounds by hearing.

This clan's sensitivity to wind stems from racial traits.

Now that you are covered by a black veil, fighting might be quite inconvenient for you.

However, as your compatibility with Yemo Yemo Xiesu deepens, you will become increasingly sensitive to the wind."

Speaking, Lu Ran twisted the soft black veil between his fingers: "You can pay attention to this aspect.

It can also be considered a way to personally experience your fusion process with Yemo Yemo Xiesu."

From behind the black veil came Deng Deng Yuxiang's soft whisper: "What should I call you now?"

"Huh?"

"Lord of Demons?"

"That's unnecessary; there's no need for such titles between us, and it could easily expose us," Lu Ran refused.

Deng Deng Yuxiang slowly knelt on one knee, bowing her head respectfully.

She said nothing, her posture and demeanor resembling a Ye Mei to an extreme degree!

It even made Lu Ran feel dazed.

No!

If titles aren't needed, then rituals certainly aren't either!

Hmm... it's acceptable; at least she knelt on one knee and didn't intend to shorten my lifespan.

Lu Ran immediately helped her up: "What are you doing?"

But Deng Deng Yuxiang said: "Without rules, there can be no order."

Lu Ran felt completely numb: "Sister, don't mess with me."

"Whoosh~"

Deng Deng Yuxiang's attire changed; the conical hat and night-traveling clothes quietly vanished.

She casually smoothed the wrinkles on her collar: "In the future, more and more people will follow you, looking to you as their leader.

Little Lu Ran, since you are going to accomplish great things, I hope that those under your command—"

Lu Ran interrupted her words, his expression serious: "I do not wish for our relationship to change."

Deng Deng Yuxiang paused mid-sentence.

Her gaze softened slightly as she gently patted his shoulder: "It won't."

Seeing her like this, Lu Ran felt somewhat reassured.

He said: "You continue practicing here; Jiang Ruyi is breaking through over there, so I'll go back to keep her company."

"Yes." Deng Deng Yuxiang nodded lightly.

Lu Ran: "..."

He hesitated for a moment but ultimately said nothing, turning his head to leave.

However, just as Lu Ran reached the hall's entrance, he suddenly sensed something.

Somewhere in the void, it seemed someone was calling out to him?

Lu Ran stopped, his face filled with suspicion, and turned to look deep into the hall.

Deng Deng Yuxiang was watching him from afar.

Lu Ran asked: "Were you calling me?"

Hearing this, Deng Deng Yuxiang said thoughtfully: "It seems I am not devout enough for you to hear my voice."

Lu Ran explained: "I must be closely connected to the Yemo Yemo Xiesu in my mind to communicate with you spiritually.

Just now, my attention wasn't on the Ye Mei statue at all."

Clearly, the two parties were not equal.

Lu Ran could contact Deng Deng Yuxiang anytime, anywhere, his voice transmission landing clearly in her mind.

Whereas for her to contact Lu Ran, she had to try very hard and put in great effort before she might even catch his attention.

【Now, speak.】 Lu Ran activated voice transmission mode, connecting with Ye Mei Yemo Xiesu.

【Tomorrow, I plan to seek out the Tianchenyi believers; before the fifteenth, I will have the Zhan Ye Dao repaired.】 Deng Deng Yuxiang gazed at Lu Ran from afar.

【Heavenly Chen steel is not easy to buy, and powerful Heavenly Chenyi believers are not easy to hire; do you have connections?】

【I do.】 Deng Deng Yuxiang's response was crisp and decisive.

Lu Ran nodded.

Deng Deng Yuxiang was genuinely a wealthy young lady; she did not lack money.

Moreover, she had once been a disciple of the North Wind Sect; such a sect specializing in weapons maintained extremely close ties with those "blacksmiths" of the Tianchenyi Sect, so she surely possessed relevant resources.

【Do not expose the Ye Mei Xie Fa; stay safe, go early and return early.】 Lu Ran pushed open the hall doors and walked out.

【Yes!】

Hearing the exceedingly respectful response in his mind, Lu Ran shook his head helplessly, reached back, and closed the hall doors.

"Whoosh—"

Lu Ran took a deep breath, exhaling fully.

Finally, a major task was completed!

Recalling all that had happened over the past two days, it truly felt like a dream.

Who would have thought that the first great general under the Ran Sect would be the Great Da Da Mengyan!

Should I establish some prestigious titles within the Ran Sect?

The gods of this world possess titles such as "One Immortal, One Saint, Twin Martial Heroes," "Four Directional Warlords," "Eight Heavenly Demons," and "Twelve Earthly Fiends."

We can create a set too!

How about Four Great Guardians, Eight Divine Generals, Twenty Celestial Lords, and the like?

First Guardian of the Ran Sect · Da Da Mengyan!

Second Guardian of the Ran Sect · Mad Immortal!

Tsk tsk~

Sounds quite good, doesn't it?

In high spirits, Lu Ran indulged in pleasant fantasies as he made his way toward Lady Luo Sister Xian Pavilion.

By the way, the challenge of the Divine Ruins is imminent!

There is still one preparation task remaining.

Lu Ran pulled out his phone, scrolled through his contacts for quite a while, and dialed a number.

Soon, a bewildered voice came from the other end: "God Ran?"

Lu Ran smiled warmly, his tone even warmer: "Brother Hao!"

Hao Tian, a gentleman from the Qiantang River region.

The question arose: What merit or ability did He Deheneng possess to be in God Ran's phone contacts?

It was because Hao Tian had a good younger sister—Li Li Rouyin, a believer of Lady Lady Wangquan!

"Happy New Year, God Ran." Hao Tian was somewhat dazed, unsure if Lu Ran had dialed the wrong number.

Ever since the two had exchanged contact information, not a single message had been sent.

Hao Tian had always silently followed and watched as Lu Ran climbed step by step to the peak of the prodigies.

To be acquainted with such a great figure filled Hao Tian with immense pride.

No matter how he thought about it, he could never imagine that one day he would actually receive a call from Lu Ran!

Lu Ran asked with concern: "Brother Hao, has our little sister been eating well lately?"

Hao Tian: "."

You aren't even willing to say "Happy New Year" to me.

Seeking monthly tickets!

(End of Chapter)