Chapter 578: Year-End

At the end of the year, many happy events arrived one after another.

On the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth lunar month, Jiang Ruyi successfully advanced, becoming a Sea Realm powerhouse.

She finally ranked among the top-tier powerhouses, becoming a king who could dominate the life and death of others.

And nine days after she advanced, Protector Evil Shadow successfully opened the advancement mode and caught this ride.

Therefore, the thick fog covering Cloud Sea Cliff didn't completely dissipate until the twenty-eighth day of the twelfth lunar month.

At that time, it was late at night.

Lu Ran sat on the edge of the sea cliff, cultivating diligently.

The sea breeze blew, messing up his hair and clothes, as if it also blew away the layers of fog.

*Swish~*

Suddenly, a figure flashed and appeared behind Lu Ran.

"Fourth stage of the River Estuary Realm?" Lu Ran didn't turn his head.

"Yes," Yan Shuangzi knelt on one knee, lowering her head in response.

"Why are you in such a hurry to come out of seclusion?" Lu Ran said, "You just advanced; you should consolidate your realm."

Look at little Ruyi!

She advanced yesterday, and today she's still in the seclusion room!

Yesterday at noon, Lu Ran waited excitedly at the entrance of the seclusion room, but after waiting for a long time without seeing anyone, he tentatively transmitted to ask.

As a result, the girlfriend directly returned a breathy sound, not even counting as articulation: 【Shh】

Thinking of this, Lu Ran curled his lips.

Unhappy~

Yan Shuangzi said softly: "I want to stay by your side."

Lu Ran: "..."

He turned around and looked at the woman helplessly: "Sister Shuangzi, I know you don't have other thoughts; everything is dictated by the Dao heart.

But you have to be clear, you are a beautiful and moving young woman."

Yan Shuangzi raised her head slightly and looked at Lu Ran.

Even if the night was pitch black, it couldn't hide the vision of two evil dogs.

Lu Ran nodded and confirmed: "You always talk like this, it will make people misunderstand.

If Ruyi hears it, you might have a clear conscience, but I'll be the one suffering the consequences."

Yan Shuangzi held back her laughter and lowered her head: "I know."

Looking at the slightly hooked corners of her lips, Lu Ran rolled his eyes.

He turned around and looked at the sea under the night sky, sighing in his heart.

Lu Ran knew very well that if he put on a straight face, or didn't be so easygoing, or released his aura slightly, she would definitely be solemn, or even tremble.

But there was no need.

Smile, it's quite good.

Yan Shuangzi's body had recovered as before, and her strength was improving steadily and rapidly.

Confidence comes from strength.

Comes from firm belief.

One day, she would regain her past style and become the young leader of North Wind City again.

As for that wild dog hiding in the dark abyss, licking its wounds alone...

It would eventually be driven away.

So... smile, it's quite good.

Come to think of it, after the wild dog in her heart dissipates, the title of "Master" should also become history.

Lu Ran was looking forward to the day she would call him "Sect Master."

Yan Shuangzi remained silent, stayed quietly for a long time, and asked tentatively:

"Is the Master angry?"

"No," Lu Ran shook his head with a smile and changed the subject, "You are already at the fourth stage of the River Estuary Realm, and you have the Dharma artifact sachet to assist in cultivation.

The day we agreed upon is not far."

"Hm," Yan Shuangzi lowered her eyes, and her expression turned gloomy.

"According to your current cultivation speed, it should be in the third month of spring."

"I hope so," Yan Shuangzi didn't want to contradict Lu Ran, so she had to respond like this.

She only used three months to advance from the third stage to the fourth stage of the River Estuary Realm; her cultivation speed was almost catching up to Lu Ran!

This wasn't just the result of her own hard work.

In the past hundred days, how many times had Yan Shuangzi experienced a powerhouse advancing?

Especially Yun Qianzhou advancing; that kind of blessing was hard to come by!

"Then April," Lu Ran smiled, "As the saying goes, the flowers of April in the human world fade!

Just right to take a good omen and let Knife Ridge Peak wither away completely."

Hearing this, the gloomy Yan Shuangzi revealed a hint of a smile again: "Hm, good."

*Whoosh~ Whoosh~*

Divine weapons flew back one after another, landing and lying flat on Lu Ran's lap.

There was no one advancing in the cliff, so they could stop patrolling.

"Going back," Lu Ran said casually, and his figure flashed and disappeared.

"Shadow One, follow me back to Cloud Sea Residence to keep watch," Yan Shuangzi ordered softly, and her figure disappeared as well.

Lu Ran returned to the study of Cloud Sea Residence and placed the blades one by one on the wall blade rack.

*Hum~*

When placing the Eight Desolations Blade, it trembled lightly.

"What's wrong?" Lu Ran's movements paused.

【The Master hasn't washed the blade for a long time.】 Eight Desolations All-Destroyer said in a deep voice.

Divine weapons were all very clean; the so-called "washing" of the Eight Desolations Blade spirit should be washing with blood.

【The eve of New Year's Eve, the day after tomorrow.】 Lu Ran's fingers wiped across the cold blade body lightly, 【After the New Year, I will take you on an expedition; the Holy Lingshan never lacks enemies.】

*Hum~*

【However, you've grown quite capable now.】 Lu Ran joked, 【Daring to blame the Master.】

【My divine weapon domain should see some blood.】

【Oh?】 Lu Ran's eyes lit up, 【In these days, have you had any insights?】

【My desire to destroy everything is getting heavier; does that count?】

Lu Ran: "..."

Sounds quite scary.

Well, I like it~

"Behave, endure for two more days," Lu Ran patted the blade body lightly and turned to walk out of the study.

Behind him, the lightly vibrating Eight Desolations Blade gradually fell into silence.

Lu Ran walked through the hall, returned to the master bedroom, took off the wide white robe he was wearing, threw it onto the wooden clothes rack, and fell headfirst onto the big bed, closing his eyes.

Just as he was about to fall asleep, he faintly sensed footsteps approaching.

Lu Ran woke up immediately and turned his head to look.

In the pitch-black bedroom, he saw a tall figure; her movements were very light, as if she was afraid of disturbing the person resting in the room.

"Yo~ Isn't this a Sea Realm powerhouse?" Lu Ran suddenly spoke.

Jiang Ruyi's footsteps stopped immediately.

In a daze, she thought the person lying on the bed was little Yuanxi.

They are indeed biological siblings!

This tone of speaking is too similar.

Lu Ran turned over and lay on his side, pillowing his arms, looking at the cold woman standing in the darkness: "Respected Vast Sea, finally willing to come home?"

Jiang Ruyi: "..."

She looked at the direction the voice came from speechlessly and glared at the other party.

Unexpectedly, Lu Ran turned over again, lying spread-eagled on the bed, humming a sad little tune:

"Falling in love with someone who doesn't come home..."

Jiang Ruyi:???

While Jiang Xianzi was astonished, someone's output continued!

And the voice was getting lighter, the atmosphere increasingly sad:

"Changeable eyes, tightly closed lips, why bother to beg bitterly..."

Jiang Ruyi was truly laughed at by anger, and her slender hand waved.

In an instant, two circles of white jade stone tablets spread from her waist, numbering 16 pieces!

Four Lightning Lock Talismans, four Frost Talismans, four Flame Explosion Talismans, and four Quicksand Talismans.

On the Lightning Lock Talismans, electricity flickered, and sparks burst from the Flame Explosion Talismans, slightly lighting up the pitch-black bedroom.

Sea-grade · Yu Fu Great Array!

She took a step forward, her whole body floating several meters forward, standing by the bed in one step.

Lu Ran was startled!

Jiang Ruyi didn't speak, just lowered her head, looking at him with a pair of beautiful eyes, raising her eyebrows slightly.

Lu Ran's momentum of questioning the crime weakened visibly.

But his mouth was very hard!

In the quiet bedroom, he weakly popped out four more words, completing the lyrics:

"Bitterly asking~"

"Heh," Jiang Ruyi was truly laughed at by anger.

She bent one leg, her knee resting on the bed, leaned over, and reached out to grab Lu Ran's ear.

"No, no, no, wrong, wrong..."

"Yin and Yang weirdness?" Jiang Xianzi's voice was cold, her fingers exerting a little force.

"No, no, just wanted to sing, reminding myself that I am a human, a Da Xia person... hiss..." Lu Ran gasped.

Good fellow~

Jiang Xianzi's strength is not smaller than the Great Nightmare's, right?

Sea Realm powerhouses are amazing, huh?

"Hmph," Jiang Xianzi gave him a look that was neither light nor heavy, and withdrew her hand.

After waving away the Yu Fu Great Array, she stood straight in the pitch darkness and undressed.

"I'll help you," a voice came from the darkness again.

Jiang Ruyi's movements stiffened slightly.

She also knew clearly that everything was self-deception.

Waving away the white jade stone tablets could only make her fall into darkness.

And that hateful guy possessed a pair of dog eyes and could see everything clearly.

A hot body pressed against her.

Surrounded by the familiar scent, Jiang Ruyi raised her head slightly and slowly closed her eyes.

The noble and cold Sea Realm powerhouse's voice also softened: "The day after tomorrow is New Year's Eve; are we going to celebrate?"

"Of course," Lu Ran said very firmly, "This can also remind us that we are humans, we have roots, and come from a civilized country."

"Hm," Jiang Ruyi nodded lightly.

Lu Ran continued: "And, there are nearly a hundred Ran Sect disciples; they trust us and followed us to Cloud Sea Cliff.

Take the opportunity to celebrate happily and sweep away the haze."

The days in the Holy Lingshan are too bitter.

Although the disciples' needs are extremely low, only having the most basic survival needs.

Even, as long as the Sect Master doesn't enslave them, it's enough for the disciples to rejoice in their remaining lives.

But Lu Ran doesn't think so!

He has higher requirements for himself.

"At that time, I will pick up Wind Heaven Emperor and Cai Divine General to join in the fun," Lu Ran hugged the warm and fragrant jade, placing her on the bed.

"Oh," Jiang Ruyi seemed a bit dissatisfied, reaching out to pinch Lu Ran's cheek lightly.

Lu Ran's considerations were naturally no problem.

But at a time like this, you're thinking of other women?

Lu Ran held her slender hand and kissed the back of it.

He found it quite interesting.

Cultivating until now, Jiang Xianzi has become a very cold person, not caring about many things.

Only when facing him does she return to the charming young girl from her student days.

And she always has some uncontrollable little emotions.

She is clearly already a Sea Realm powerhouse who can destroy the heavens and earth, and even more so a future god whose stone sculpture is erected in the Flying Immortal Hall and worshipped piously by people all day long...

Well... likes to eat a little vinegar~

It's indeed quite fun.

"

He remembered something else and suggested, "Should we go hunt some Mud Mountain Boars?"

Last time we attended the banquet at Misty Rain Lake, Lu Ran had the good fortune to taste the pork, and it was quite delicious.

Among the disciples of the Lu Sect, there are many Jiang Jing individuals who need to eat every day.

We can also improve their meals a bit.

Jiang Ruyi, however, thought a step further, not limiting it to just hunting: "The evil technique of the Mud Mountain Boar clan has very limited benefits for your improvement."

The judgment of the top student is naturally very authoritative.

Lu Ran replied, "These past two days, I have indeed been thinking about activating stone statues.

The Drought Sea Divine Statue, or the Sand River Doll Yemo Xiesu.

The two are mortal enemies, both can tunnel underground, and they can fill a gap in my abilities."

Jiang Ruyi was lost in thought.

The group is going to return to Ten Thousand Swords Mountain next, so a tunneling method can naturally be equipped.

The question is whether to choose a divine statue or an evil statue.

【By the way.】 Jiang Ruyi asked via telepathy, 【You have reached the Sea Realm, how many more stone statues can you activate?】

【15.】

Hearing this answer, a trace of joy rose in Jiang Ruyi's heart.

Next, the group will travel across the Holy Lingshan, carefully selecting and filling in the gaps for Lu Ran along the way, and after activating a dozen more stone statues...

Lu Ran,

would be even more like an omnipotent deity, right?

(End of chapter)