Chapter 547: I Killed Them!

The Biheyi Sect is truly extraordinary!

They are the sworn enemies of the Demonic Shadow-Thread Clan!

How could they possibly be inferior?

The Biheyi Sect possesses the technique of summoning lotus leaves to shelter all things—Heaven-Touching Leaves; they also have powerful defensive attire—the Lotus Leaf Robe.

They have the technique of shooting lotus threads to control living beings' bodies—Lotus Thread Connection; and the technique of disrupting the energy within an enemy's body—Lotus Thread Chaos.

There is also the healing technique of sprinkling a single drop of crystal-clear lotus dew to treat injuries—Green Dew Cleansing.

And finally, the mental defense technique—Lotus Intent, Lotus Heart!

What kind of divine support is this?

Add to that an extremely powerful offensive technique, namely the Biheyi Sect's Jiang Jing ultimate move—Ten Thousand Feet of Pure Lotus.

Even if Lu Ran gains nothing else from this southern journey, successfully recruiting the Sea Realm expert He He Yingcai would already count as completing the mission!

"Lu Xuedi brother, you—"

He He Yingcai stared blankly at Lu Ran.

Lu Ran still wore a gentle smile: "Call me Sect Master."

He He Yingcai: "..."

Is this really the time to discuss titles?

The whole world knows you are a believer of Xiang Xiang Xianyang!

Yet, you actually unlocked the Shun Yi Zhi Fa?

Is this right?

"Sect Master Lu," the Sea Realm Island Lord obediently changed her address.

He He Yingcai preferred to believe that Lu Ran's Shun Yi Zhi Fa came from the realm of divine weapons or was an effect of a magical artifact.

But Lu Ran's next sentence made her head spin:

"I can steal the power of gods and demons."

"S-s-steal the power of gods and demons?" He He Yingcai felt as though she were listening to a fairy tale, her speech becoming somewhat halting.

Since becoming a great expert of the Sea Realm, she had never lost her composure like this!

Lu Ran shrugged his shoulders: "For example, your sworn enemy."

As he spoke, his eyes transformed into eerie red pupils.

Demonic Shadow-Thread Technique—Shadow-Thread Pupils!

Lu Ran dared to use the Shadow-Thread Pupils on He He Yingcai precisely because the Biheyi Sect possesses the refined defense technique—Lotus Intent, Lotus Heart!

He He Yingcai is immune to all mental attacks.

Lu Ran grinned and winked his left eye.

Gazing at Lu Ran's beautiful eyes, He He Yingcai completely lost herself.

Those deep red pupils...

Were truly beautiful!

Amidst the eeriness, they revealed a hint of seductive charm.

Coupled with Lu Ran's slightly playful smile, He He Yingcai felt as if she were truly seeing an evil believer of the Shadow-Thread Clan!

"Senior sister must keep this secret for me," Lu Ran whispered softly.

He He Yingcai opened her mouth, hesitating to speak.

Lu Ran added: "Senior sister has many questions; you can ask Mr. Cong Long in private."

Mr. Cong Long is beautiful in appearance and kind in heart; he will surely answer you."

Yu Fish Changsheng:???

Originally, he was still gently waving his paper fan and smiling as he watched the fun, but now even his movements froze.

I... You said what about me?

Beautiful in appearance and kind in heart?

He He Yingcai calmed her surging emotions and turned to look at Yu Fish Changsheng.

She happened to catch the incomparably handsome man wearing an expression of deep grievance.

To He He Yingcai's eyes, it looked exceptionally amusing.

"Very well, I will go ask Mr. Cong," He He Yingcai nodded lightly; she also understood in her heart that Lu Xuedi Brother Lu was creating an opportunity for her.

Just at that moment, Lu Ran's expression turned solemn, and he suddenly lifted his head slightly.

Immediately, a shouting voice came from outside the door:

"Sect Master Lu! Sect Master Lu?"

The voice was extremely urgent, making one feel irritable and disturbed.

"Enter!" Lu Ran gently patted He He Yingcai's arm.

He He Yingcai immediately stepped aside.

A man dressed in black walked in and reported hastily: "Sect Master Lu! A large group of people has appeared thirty kilometers to the west, numbering over two hundred!

Many are carrying long and short halberds; they must be the main force from Thunder Shock Mountain!"

"Oh?" Lu Ran was instantly startled in his heart. "Go immediately and inform Qi Feng of this news, then continue scouting!"

"Yes!"

The man in black transformed into a pitch-black crow and flew backward out of the room.

"It's finally time for battle." Deng Deng Yuxiang gripped the magnificent Seven-Star Short Knife, which had been spinning and dancing between her fingers, firmly in her palm.

Was there a hint of excitement hidden within the woman's voice?

"Try to present yourself as a follower of the Xiang Xiang Xianyang." Lu Ran said as he walked out, giving instructions.

"Yes." Deng Deng Yuxiang replied softly.

Lu Ran stepped into the courtyard, casually drew a divine weapon from his waist, and sent it flying straight into the sky.

He did have many flight techniques, but in full view of everyone, Lu Ran also claimed to be a follower of the Xiang Xiang Xianyang.

Lu Ran flew higher and higher, looking around in all directions.

The sky was overcast, with continuous drizzle.

The distant, rolling mountain ranges were all shrouded in misty rain.

They appeared and disappeared, full of artistic conception.

Yet they also obscured one's vision.

Suddenly, Lu Ran's eyes narrowed; he saw a group of people treading on lotus petals, flying towards the west of the Misty Rain Lake amidst the swirling fog.

The Tianluan Sect's Tianya Island Lord!

The leaders of the Chenghua Sect, the Biheyi Sect, and the Jianlian Sect.

And He Qi Feng and others from the Dafeng Hall!

Lu Ran watched as this group of people flew to the westernmost island of the Misty Rain Lake.

It was an empty island, considered a buffer zone, only fifty-plus meters from the shore.

What are they going to do?

Lu Ran sized up the core leadership team of the Yun Qianzhou Alliance.

Seeking peace?

Since the Tianya Island Lord didn't notify the Ran Gate to come, perhaps there is some intention in that regard.

However, Lu Ran knew He Qi Feng quite well.

The Wu Seng young lady is a person of great wisdom and courage; she would not harbor illusions. By her style of conduct, she will most likely offer courtesy before using force.

On Qinghe Island, He He Yingcai also welcomed allies from various sects, arranging work with great urgency.

And on the westernmost island of the Misty Rain Lake, the core leadership team of the Yun Qianzhou Alliance whispered among themselves, the atmosphere incredibly Grim.

"They're here." He Qi Feng narrowed his eyes slightly.

Accompanied by the faint sound of electric current, the vanguard of the Mount Jingting Sect arrived at the lakeside.

The two groups were less than fifty meters apart, staring at each other.

Swords drawn and bows bent!

"Yun Qianzhou Alliance!!" A roar exploded.

A rough-looking man, holding a Fangtian Fangtian Huaji and wrapped in electric currents, suddenly appeared by the lake.

His face showed anger; he pointed the halberd from afar at the Tianya Island Lord: "Why don't you all kneel down and die?!"

On the island, no one responded.

"Are you deaf?" the Tiger-Faced He Tangzhu was furious, shouting angrily, "You killed our Ling Feng He Tangzhu, and then ambushed our Tiger Whisker He Tangzhu!

You bunch of dog bastards, have you grown tired of living?"

The Tiger-Faced He Tangzhu had a rugged face and dark skin; combined with the terrifying momentum of the Yi Hai Jing, he was purely a ferocious demon!

"Speak!" The Tiger-Faced He Tangzhu, getting no response for a long time, flew into a rage, "Speak to me, you damn fools!"

The Tianya Island Lord finally spoke: "Lu Lu Zongzhu, long time no see."

It turned out that the main force of the Mount Jingting Mountain had arrived at the lakeside.

Among them were three men and women dressed in purple robes; anyone could see their noble status.

Wearing a wide purple robe, tall and majestic, was the Mount Jingting Mountain Lu Zongzhu, Lu Xiao!

Wearing a magnificent purple robe, with long hair piled high, fully displaying elegance and nobility, was Lady Lu.

And there was the one wearing a purple combat suit, with long hair draped over her shoulders, domineering: the Third Lady Lu.

She not only held a divine weapon, the Fangtian Fangtian Huaji, but also carried six short halberds on her back, their blade edges flashing with cold light!

It is said that this Third Lady Lu possesses a flying halberd technique that is incredibly skillful.

Aim where you point, hit every time!

Since entering the mountain, those six short halberds have taken countless lives.

At this moment, Lu Xiao looked at the crowd of the Yun Qianzhou Alliance with a blank expression, his gaze also falling on He Qi Feng.

This girl was the youngest, yet her aura was the strongest among everyone.

She wore a long golden-brown robe, subtly revealing a kingly demeanor, which made people silently admire her.

Clearly, this woman was not some kind of Tianluan follower or Chenghua disciple.

"Why must Lu Lu Zongzhu be so aggressive?" the Tianya Island Lord spoke again, "Must you really go against our Yun Qianzhou Alliance?"

Lu Xiao, as always, turned a deaf ear to the Tianya Island Lord's words.

But a sharp female voice came through, her words shocking the world:

"Tianluan lowly disciple, do you know your crime?"

Immediately, the Yun Qianzhou Alliance crowd looked at the Third Wife of Lu Lu Zongzhu.

The Third Lady's expression was arrogant, the upturned corners of her eyes fully showing her nastiness.

The Shengling Mountain is indeed a lawless place.

If it were in the human world, even if two people had a blood feud, one side would absolutely not dare to curse the deity revered by the other side.

But here, the Third Lady Lu directly linked "Tianluan" with "lowly disciple."

It was simply treason!

"You!" The Tianya Island Lord's face stiffened.

Lady Lu San raised her divine weapon halberd, pointing it at them from afar: "You dare touch people from our Fang Lingfeng Hall and Huxu Hall?"

"Tianluan, you lowly disciple, you have immense audacity!"

Even a clay figure has a bit of temper; how much more so a great expert of the Sea Realm?

Island Master Tianya spoke in a deep voice: "If your sect hadn't repeatedly invaded our Yun Qianzhou Alliance, none of these incidents would have occurred."

"Heh." Lady Lu San let out a cold laugh. "Tianluan, you lowly disciple! You actually dare speak to your Auntie like this today; it seems you've truly found a backer?"

Island Master Tianya forcibly suppressed his rage, while He Qi, standing tall beside him, loudly declared:

"He He Qi Feng, He Tangzhu of the Great Da Da Feng Tang of Wuji Peak, greets everyone."

"Wuji Peak?"

"Is the He Tangzhu of the Great Da Da Feng Tang that city lord of the Forbidden City?"

"It seems so!"

"Indeed, it's the Wusengyi Sect! They are disciples of the First-Rank God, Wu Seng!" Buzzing sounds of discussion arose everywhere.

It was clear that whether it was the status of a Wuji Peak He Tangzhu or a believer of the First-Rank God, both were enough to make people feel apprehensive!

Lady Lu San whipped her head around, her sharp gaze sweeping over the crowd.

In an instant, the area fell silent; everyone held their breath as if chilled cicadas.

Only then did Lady Lu San look at He He Qi Feng, demanding harshly: "What a fine Wuji Peak! A bunch of hypocritical bald donkeys!"

"Didn't you claim to be neutral?"

"Why did you kill our two Hall Masters?"

He He Qi Feng remained unangered, speaking with perfect openness: "Our Great Da Da Feng Tang has never laid a hand on the Mount Jingting faction."

Lady Lu San frowned, stubbornly retorting: "If it wasn't you, then who was it?"

The members of Huxu Hall who had escaped back earlier had spoken quite clearly: among the team that ambushed Huxu Hall were disciples from the Western Wastes, disciples of Master Yu Fu, and a figure who appeared and disappeared like a ghost.

Clearly, it wasn't this group of monks.

The First Lady spoke from the side: "I am willing to believe Hall He Tangzhu. Since that is the case, you should not wade into these muddy waters."

She paused, then added: "The Yun Qianzhou Alliance annihilated our hall members and killed our Hall Masters; this is an indisputable fact! Today, we of Mount Jingting Mountain have come to demand an explanation."

"Hall He Tangzhu, your sect claims neutrality and must not start conflicts with other sects or factions."

"You had better not violate your sect's rules."

Her words were laced with barbs, truly making one's blood boil with anger.

He He Qi Feng looked at the dignified woman with a faint smile, declaring loudly: "The Great Da Da Feng Tang was invited by the Yun Qianzhou Alliance this time to visit Misty Rain Lake for leisure."

"If a fire breaks out in the host's home, guests naturally ought to lend a hand and offer assistance."

"Why don't you all return first? Come back to argue after we of the Great Da Da Feng Tang have departed?"

"Ridiculous!" Lady Lu San's expression turned ugly. "As long as you don't leave, we can't avenge our dead even for a single day?"

"Do you really think our Mount Jingting Mountain fears your Wuji Peak?"

"Hall He Tangzhu is truly domineering!" The First Lady likewise wore a grim face, her voice icy cold. "A life for a life is justice under heaven!"

"You should not meddle in this matter."

"Hall He Tangzhu, do not be momentarily confused, defying Peak Master Tu's decree and betraying the entire Wuji Peak faction."

He He Qi Feng couldn't help but raise an eyebrow slightly.

What a huge label to pin on someone!

No wonder she is the Sect Master's First Lady of Mount Jingting Mountain; she truly has some skill.

"Lady Lu speaks in jest," Island Master Tianya replied, his words equally cold. "It was your Fang Lingfeng Hall and Huxu Hall that invaded the Yun Qianzhou Alliance first; where does this talk of 'a life for a life' come from?"

Lu Xiao, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke: "Hand over the culprit, and I will spare your lives."

Island Master Tianya stood with his hands behind his back, facing the massive army of Mount Jingting Mountain, displaying an incredibly unyielding attitude: "There are no murderers on my Yun Qianzhou Archipelago!"

"Here there are only soldiers protecting their homeland, and only righteous individuals who helped us guard our home!"

His words landed with force and resonance.

High in the sky, Lu Ran, who was slowly flying over, couldn't help but glance a few more times at Island Master Tianya.

This gentle and refined middle-aged man actually has such a tough side?

Tsk~

I like it!

As the crowd of the Ran Sect flew onto the island, the Mount Jingting Mountain forces on the shore naturally looked over.

Deng Deng Yuxiang, Yu Fish Changsheng, Gao Gao Yunyan.

The three great experts of the Vast Sea, all wearing conical hats and draped in wide straw raincoats, exuded terrifying aura and a mysterious presence as they stood behind Lu Ran.

Additionally, a great expert of the Sea Realm, He He Yingcai, stood treading on a lotus leaf in mid-air, accompanying the Lady of the Ran Sect, Jiangjiang Ruyi.

The spot where the soldiers of the Ran Sect landed was deliberately dozens of meters away from He He Qi Feng and the others.

Lu Ran's gaze swept over the three men and women dressed in purple; finally, his eyes met Lu Xiao's, and he spoke:

"The He Tangzhu of Fang Lingfeng Hall—I killed him."

"Hiss—"

"Holy crap?!"

"This... this kid?" A series of soft gasps, discussions, and sounds of inhaling cold air came from the crowd.

Everyone wore different expressions as they looked at this young man draped in a wide white robe, possessing an imposing and majestic bearing.

Some looked at him as if he were a fool, while others looked at him as if he were already a corpse.

Equally, some were utterly astonished, not believing that this young man was lying.

At this moment, several great experts of the Sea Realm were clustering around the young man, standing obediently behind him; this alone explained quite a lot!

Lu Ran spoke again, his voice piercing through the continuous fine rain and drifting into the ears of the crowd:

"He Tangzhu Hu Xu was also killed by me."

At this, silence fell over the lakeside.

Only a deathly stillness remained!

Lu Xiao, who had always been expressionless, finally changed color, rage surging up within his heart!

Terrifying pressure billowed out from his mighty and burly body, spreading across the sky and earth, frightening the surrounding disciples until they trembled.

How was Lu Ran merely provoking them?

With such an attitude, he was practically stomping on Lu Lu Zongzhu's face, flaunting his power!

"Ling Feng Hall and Hu Xu Hall, twenty or thirty people in total, were all killed by me." A slight upturn touched Lu Ran's lips, carrying a hint of arrogance.

This type of smile rarely appeared on his face.

But at this moment, he seemed to have inherited the true teachings of the Barbaric Nuba clan!

Lu Ran stared straight at Lu Xiao, a reckless smile playing on his lips, speaking word by word:

"And then?"

(End of Chapter)