Chapter 402: Like Watching Blades, Do You?

"Two fellow Daoists, you look rather unfamiliar."

Among the six, a woman in white robes landed on a treetop, looking down at Lu Ran and his companion from above.

Lu Ran: "."

Do all you people from Luo Tiantu Mountain use the same opening line?

Come to think of it, while the woman did not recognize Lu Ran, Lu Ran certainly recognized her!

From the lingering souls of Lady Luo and the elderly Nuo Sha believer, Lu Ran and Deng Deng Yuxiang had gathered quite a bit of intelligence.

At this moment, the woman asking questions from the treetop appeared to be in her mid-forties.

Though past her prime, she still retained her charm.

Her long hair was pinned high, her demeanor dignified; coupled with her exceptionally powerful aura and the qualification to wear white robes, her identity was obvious.

Lady Kong!

One of Chief Luo's wives, effectively the principal spouse.

The Lady Luo whom Lu Ran had previously slain was merely the junior wife.

Although Lady Luo had been with Luo Luo Tiantu first, Lady Kong possessed remarkable methods and skill in controlling her husband, allowing a mistress to rise and become the legitimate wife.

The original principal wife, Lady Luo, dared not voice her anger and could only bow humbly and serve with a forced smile.

It was said that Lady Luo even had to pay her respects to Lady Kong from time to time.

When Lu Ran first heard this news, he was somewhat stunned.

It's already 2020... Hmm, well, this is Spirit Saint Mountain, isolated from the world.

There are no laws here whatsoever; it purely depends on strength to speak.

If they revert to ancestral ways, then so be it.

Although Lady Luo suffered humiliation, she dared not leave the Shanzhai of Luo Tiantu Mountain, after all, she needed someone to rely on and some protection.

Moreover, even as a junior wife, she was still a Chief's Lady!

Her status within the stronghold was lofty, so naturally, she could not bear to part with that power and influence.

The most fundamental reason behind the "mistress rising to power" was that Lady Kong possessed immense strength, having already reached the Sea Realm!

The Sea Realm!

Within the Shanzhai of Luo Tiantu Mountain, there were only two great experts of the Sea Realm: one was Luo Luo Tiantu, and the second was this Lady Kong.

"You two!" A young woman, with an arrogant expression, pointed a finger at Lu Ran and his companion.

Her tone was unpleasant as she shouted sternly, "Our Stronghold's Lady is speaking to you; are you deaf?"

Lu Ran raised his eyes to look, seeing only an ordinary-looking woman standing on the treetop behind Lady Kong.

Is this that sharp-tongued and mean maid, Mei Ling'er?

When mentioning this person, Lady Luo had gnashed her teeth in hatred, calling her things like "a mere River Realm little bitch" and "a dog relying on its master's power."

Now, Lu Ran finally matched the description to the person.

"It matters not." Lady Kong casually waved her sleeve.

Mei Ling'er immediately fell silent, though she continued to scrutinize Lu Ran and his companion with a hostile expression.

Lady Kong looked down at Deng Deng Yuxiang: "Have either of you seen the clan of Evil Mirror Demons nearby?"

Deng Deng Yuxiang remained silent on the surface but transmitted a voice into his mind: 【Two Sea Realm experts; we cannot contend with them by force.】

Lu Ran replied loudly: "We have not seen any Evil Mirror Demons."

While saying this aloud, he thought in his mind: 【Indeed, I fear neither of us can break through the defenses of Chief Luo or Lady Kong.】

The suppression caused by differences in cultivation realms is quite terrifying!

When a River Realm believer casts a River Realm divine technique, it is very difficult to break through the defense of a Jiang Realm great expert.

Similarly, it is also very difficult for a Jiang Realm individual to injure a Sea Realm great expert.

The human race's Tong Yong Ji Fa, Water Flow Armor, has almost completely eliminated the possibility of killing across realms!

Precisely because of this, the Divine Lie Tian sect stands out so distinctly.

It is worth mentioning that after a human advances to the Sea Realm, Water Flow Armor undergoes a qualitative transformation.

Sea-grade Water Flow Armor is not merely pure defense!

During the process of defense, Water Flow Armor can also convert a small portion of the enemy's output into divine power, using it to repair the armor itself.

Truly worthy of the name Sea Realm, it possesses the momentum of the sea accepting hundreds of rivers!

For a Jiang Realm individual to shatter this kind of "endless and ceaseless" Water Flow Armor is truly as difficult as ascending to heaven.

"Which great god are you two believers of?" Suddenly, the main figure spoke.

Luo Luo Tiantu floated in the air, his gaze enveloping the two of them.

His white robes fluttered, his long hair was disheveled, his countenance was stern, and his eyes were incomparably cold.

An overwhelming pressure descended, sufficient to crush all living beings into trembling!

The might of the Sea Realm is so terrifying!

Lu Ran shouted loudly: "If I say I am a disciple under Master Yu Fu, would Senior spare our lives?"

While speaking these words, he continued transmitting thoughts:

【Auras of four divine weapons; both the husband and wife, as well as the twins, possess them.】

【These must be the Weeping Blood Waist Blade, the Jade Flower Hairpin, the Heaven-Trace Sword, and the Earth-Trace Sword that Lady Luo mentioned.】

【These guys are really capable of robbing, aren't they?】

Whether divine weapons or magical artifacts, they are all extremely precious and rare items.

As a result, these six people opposite have started wholesaling them?

Clearly, the people of the Shanzhai of Luo Tiantu Mountain have been running rampant within the Spirit Saint Mountain realm for so long, snatching quite a few treasures from their fellow humans!

Luo Luo Tiantu remained expressionless, gazing coldly at Lu Ran.

This supreme Zun Hai Jing expert seemingly did not appreciate Lu Ran's attitude.

Instantly, the atmosphere between heaven and earth grew even more oppressive.

"Heh heh." Lady Kong pursed her lips and smiled. "I observe that you two are young; you must have arrived in this realm not long ago. Unexpectedly, you understand the rules quite well."

Below, in the forest, three men clad in black moved.

They formed a semi-encirclement, trapping Lu Ran and Deng Deng Yuxiang against the cliff edge.

Two of these black-clad men possessed equally stern dispositions and strikingly similar features.

A single glance from Lu Ran was enough for him to grasp the situation.

These two must be the brothers Yu Yu Lengshan and Yu Lenghe.

Rumor had it that these two were Luo Luo Tiantu's right-hand men; their strength was at the peak of Jiang Jing, and their combat power could not be underestimated.

Among the group of six, the only long-haired man whose name Lu Ran could not match was stepping closer to the cliff.

His gaze swept over the several sword hilts on Lu Ran's shoulder as he said with a smile that didn't reach his eyes:

"Since you understand the rules, why not present the blades one by one for our Master to inspect?

If you manage to please the Master, perhaps you might even be granted the mercy of an intact corpse."

"Heh heh." Lu Ran smiled as well.

Holy Lingshan truly has excellent rules!

There was no kindness toward others here, not even any pretense or subtlety.

As long as one was not from the same sect or faction, they were a rival; meeting meant a fight to the death!

Believers, in order to complete the tasks assigned by their gods and to seize more resources for their masters...

Every single one of them was truly willing to act like a dog-like slave!

"Whoosh!"

A startling aura suddenly surged forth from the long-haired man ahead.

His eyes were sinister and ruthless as he spoke in a chilling voice: "Brat, do you enjoy laughing so much?"

Lady Kong's beautiful eyes also enveloped the pair, scrutinizing them from above as she teased: "If he can still laugh, he naturally has some skill.

Yuan Ying, these two possess at least four divine weapons, possibly five.

You must be careful, heh heh~"

The long-haired man known as Yuan Ying immediately froze, halting his steps on the spot.

Yet moments later, his eyes brightened slightly as he struggled to suppress his excitement.

These two milk-scented youngsters carried four divine weapons beside them?

Possibly even five?

Today was truly a lucky day!

Accompanying the Master and the Master's Lady on an expedition, how could underlings like them ever obtain Holy Spirit Qi?

Never did they expect to encounter two young people along the way carrying so many treasures!

He must perform exceptionally well in a moment!

Perhaps if the master became happy and, considering his years of loyal service, rewarded him with one item, wouldn't his combat power ascend to another level?

Divine weapons!

These were the divine weapons countless people dreamed of obtaining!

Clearly, Yuan Ying had already fallen into a beautiful fantasy.

As for defeat, injury, or death...

What a joke!

With a full two Zun Hai Jing experts providing support, no matter what kind of believers this young couple before them were, it was impossible for them to turn the heavens upside down!

Kneeling to beg for mercy or being executed were the only outcomes for the pair.

"You wish to inspect them?" Lu Ran looked at the several people with a ambiguous smile, raising his hand to grip the sword hilt on his shoulder.

Simultaneously, he transmitted a voice into their minds, commanding: 【Run!】

"Hiss—"

Deng Deng Yuxiang did not hesitate; immortal mist swirled beneath her feet as she shot straight backward.

Although there was a cliff behind them, the charging momentum of the Immortal Hooves was sufficient to carry Deng Deng Yuxiang across the canyon and land on the opposite cliff.

"Immortal..." Yuan Ying's originally sinister eyes instantly filled with disbelief. "A believer of Xiang Xiang Xianyang?"

You little lamb, how dare you come to Holy Lingshan?

Are you seeking death?

It was common knowledge that believers of Xiang Xiang Xianyang generally lacked strength and their divine methods were merely passable, nothing to worry about.

However, strictly in terms of speed, these believers of Master Yu Fu truly could not be caught by disciples of Xiang Xiang Xianyang!

Instantly, the expressions of the several people turned somewhat ugly.

When it came to fleeing, the Xianyangyi Sect were true experts!

"Hmph." Lady Kong snorted coldly, her gaze disdainful.

Upon discovering that Deng Deng Yuxiang was a believer of Xiang Xiang Xianyang, Lady Kong felt genuine contempt from the bottom of her heart.

Suddenly, a jade hairpin flew out from within her high coiled tresses.

It appeared to be made of Bai Yu, with flower patterns carved at the tip, exquisitely beautiful.

"Swoosh~"

The magical treasure, the Jade Flower Hairpin, automatically locked onto its target, darting forward with great speed to stab directly at the fleeing Deng Deng Yuxiang.

At the same time, Yuan Ying stared viciously at Lu Ran and flung out a white jade token.

"Whoosh~" Lu Ran suddenly leaned back, and his figure vanished without a trace.

Yuan Ying's eyes bulged:???

The Art of Instant Movement?

Is this... is this the Spear-Rotten Divine Art · Cloud-Piercing Shadow?

You damn Spear-Rotten disciple, why are you wandering around with four swords on your back?

Where is your spear?

No wonder this young man and woman were so fearless.

One runs incredibly fast, while the other can teleport instantly!

It's no surprise these two managed to snatch so many good treasures!

Come to think of it, how does a proper First-Rank Divine Disciple mingle with a Ninth-Rank Divine Disciple... Hmm, actually, it makes sense.

That female disciple of Xiang Xiang Xianyang is indeed breathtakingly beautiful!

She must have been forcibly abducted by this Spear-Rotten disciple to be ravaged day and night, right?

Yuan Ying's thoughts changed three times in a second, and a lewd smile spread across his face.

"Ding!"

Lu Ran appeared above the canyon, wielding a blade, and slashed fiercely down onto the Jade Flower Hairpin.

At this moment, everyone finally realized they had encountered a tough opponent!

Even facing two great experts of the Wei Hai Jing realm, this young man didn't scurry away in defeat; instead, he attacked a Wei Hai Jing powerhouse's magical artifact?

Undoubtedly, this young man... was an exceptionally domineering character!

The Divine Arts of the Spear-Rotten Sect gave him ample confidence!

"Bastard!" Mei Ling'er immediately panicked; not only was she loyal to her mistress, but she also cherished her mistress's treasures dearly, and she shrieked abusively, "Stop! Do you want to die?"

Lady Kong's face flushed with anger; surrounded by a ring of jade tokens, her figure suddenly shot forward.

She reached out with one hand, attempting to recall her magical treasure, the Jade Flower Hairpin, while suddenly flinging her other hand forward.

A white jade token entwined with electric current was seen speeding forward.

"Crack!"

In an instant, Lu Ran slashed upward again with his blade.

His strike landed with extraordinary precision; both slashes hit the exact same spot!

The sharp Rosy Light Blade, combined with Lu Ran's terrifying strength, actually carved a notch into the middle section of the magical treasure, the Jade Flower Hairpin.

Consequently, a hairline fracture crawled across the entire Jade Flower Hairpin.

"Zzzt~ Zzt~"

The white jade token shattered; endless electric currents, like tiny snakes, writhed and crawled wildly in all directions.

The entire sky above the canyon was instantly engulfed by blue-purple electricity.

The vastness of its coverage was utterly breathtaking!

"Hiss!"

The blade edge pierced flesh!

Mei Ling'er's eyes widened as the cold blade pierced through the back of her skull and emerged from between her eyebrows.

Do not flash first, then strike.

Strike with the blade first, then teleport!

Ran Gate Blade Art, Third Form · Scintillating Star!

Almost simultaneously, Luo Luo Tiantu whipped his head around to look.

However, it was already too late.

Up on the distant treetops, Mei Ling'er had already been pinned through the skull by the blade!

The great formation of Yu Fu tokens surrounding her body had failed to provide any defense.

Even the eight Jin Yu tokens capable of autonomous combat hadn't even reacted!

And with their master dead, the jade tokens shattered and vanished one after another.

"Ling'er!!"

Above the canyon, amidst the brilliant electric currents, Lady Kong gripped the cracked Jade Flower Hairpin in one hand, her eyes fixed intently on Lu Ran.

Her earlier dignity and elegance had vanished completely, leaving only towering rage.

Lu Ran, however, seemed not to notice the gazes of the two Wei Hai Jing powerhouses.

He looked at Yuan Ying on the nearby cliff, grinned, and said, "She insisted on cutting in line."

"Didn't you just say you liked watching blades?"

Begging for some monthly votes.

(End of Chapter)