Chapter 703: Wind Heavenly Emperor and the Dog

Night falls, the bright moon hangs high.

In the mountain forest on the south side of Wu Jifeng, a young man wearing a green straw cape and a bamboo hat stands quietly, gazing at the towering mountain peak shrouded in thick fog.

"Hoo~"

The sound of robes fluttering wakes Lu Ran from his contemplation.

He looks up and happens to see a figure sweep across the bright moon in the night sky, slowly flying down.

"Good fellow~" Lu Ran mutters in his heart.

He Qi Feng is increasingly displaying the demeanor of a "Female Emperor."

That wide, golden-brown robe gives her an imposing aura, and the golden divine weapon—the Son of Heaven Sword—that she holds, which Lu Ran gifted her, makes her appear even more noble.

As the woman flies downward, a terrifying pressure, like a surging wave, crushes down fiercely.

Lu Ran feels somewhat helpless, looking up at the woman: "Can't you restrain your aura a bit? Aren't you afraid of scaring me away?"

He Qi Feng lands slowly in front of Lu Ran and jokes: "Most living beings kneel and beg for mercy when they see me; who would dare to run?"

Lu Ran: "."

Environment can change a person.

Power, indeed, nurtures a person.

It has been a long time, and Miss He Qi Feng has changed significantly; she has not disgraced the title of "Heavenly Emperor."

Lu Ran is sizing up the woman, while she, borrowing the moonlight, is also carefully sizing him up.

There is a trace of admiration in He Qi Feng's eyes: "You really have reached Sea Realm, Third Stage."

Lu Ran shrugs his shoulders.

He possesses powerful innate talent and has been blessed by the gods.

Throughout his growth, Lu Ran has always had a clear goal and a firm Dao heart!

He is fulfilling the grand wish in his heart, his footsteps in conquering the Holy Lingshan Realm moving ever forward, and all of this feeds back into Lu Ran himself, carrying him step by step toward the heavens.

"In the end, you still caught up to me," He Qi Feng sighs softly.

She is several years older than Lu Ran; when Lu Ran was in his third year of high school, she was already in her fourth year of university.

In the human world, she promoted to River Estuary Realm before him; in the Holy Lingshan, she promoted to Sea Realm before him.

Now, both sides seem to be standing at the same starting line, but He Qi Feng knows in her heart that no matter how competitive she is, she will eventually be surpassed.

Dog!

He Qi Feng purses her lips, suddenly reaches out, lifts the brim of Lu Ran's bamboo hat, and says with dissatisfaction: "Why are you wearing this outfit?"

Lu Ran: "."

Looking for trouble for no reason?

Didn't I just catch up to you in strength and realm?

Heh, women!

"Hmm?" He Qi Feng's nasal tone rises slightly.

"Doesn't this wandering hero outfit of mine match tonight's moonlight perfectly?" Lu Ran says as if it were a matter of course.

He Qi Feng inspects Lu Ran with a critical gaze and says: "Next time, wear that black-gold imperial robe."

Lu Ran is completely helpless: "Are you so used to being in power that everyone has to follow your wishes? You even have to manage what I wear?"

He Qi Feng snorts coldly: "You are my Lu Zongzhu! Acting like a rustic villager day after day, does that make me look good?"

Lu Ran: "."

Seeing Lu Ran silenced by her lecture, He Qi Feng feels physically and mentally refreshed.

Ah~

Comfortable.

He Qi Feng stands with her hands behind her back and asks again: "Tell me, what have you been doing lately?"

Lu Ran looks uncomfortable: "Why does it feel like I'm reporting for work?"

He Qi Feng reveals a smile, enjoying the feeling of being one step ahead of someone.

She lifts her chin slightly, looking high and mighty: "Speak."

Lu Ran grins: "I cultivated a Second-Grade divine weapon."

"Not bad!" He Qi Feng comments, though in her heart she is thinking of her own Nine-Ring Golden Zen Staff, which has also comprehended the divine weapon domain and promoted to a Second-Grade divine weapon.

Seeing her demeanor, Lu Ran feels a surge of irritation and says directly: "I found a hidden Heaven Realm expert and brought them into the Lu Sect."

He Qi Feng is stunned: "Ah?"

Lu Ran snorts in his heart and continues: "I took down the Wu Sheng faction, recruited the seven original Sea Realm Hall Masters in the sect, and later I supported a subordinate to become the Lu Zongzhu of the Pear Garden Sect."

He Qi Feng hasn't even recovered from the previous shocking news when she hears another incredible thing.

Her expression becomes even more astonished: "Pear Garden Sect..."

Lu Ran doesn't give the other party a chance to react!

He continues: "In your Heavenly Emperor sequence, there is now one more Martial Heavenly Emperor. Don't worry, he won't tarnish the Heavenly Emperor's prestige.

The Martial Heavenly Emperor is a peak Sea Realm Great Wu Seng and is also the current Pear Garden Lu Zongzhu.

I have already ordered him to build a Heavenly Gang City at the foot of the sect mountain, echoing your Forbidden City from afar."

He Qi Feng stares blankly at Lu Ran, the arrogance on her face disappearing without a trace.

She had originally thought that by taking advantage of the ascension of the Wu Jifeng Lu Zongzhu, she could take down the Wu Jifeng faction.

And become the highest leader among this first-class divine sect.

She didn't expect that Lu Ran had already taken down a first-class divine sect?

"Sigh," Lu Ran looks up at the bright moon in the night sky, looking ashamed, "I haven't done much these days; I am still too lazy."

The Lu Lu Zongzhu delivers a soul-crushing blow, fiercely suppressing the arrogant aura of the Wind Heavenly Emperor!

He Qi Feng's eyes become somewhat resentful as she looks at the posturing young man.

Lu Ran stops looking at the moon and looks back at the imposing Female Emperor.

Then, he gives her a classic expression—a pursed-lip smile.

Little Heavenly Emperor, laughable, laughable~

Feeling comfortable now?

Tsk, anyway, this lord is quite comfortable.

He Qi Feng says faintly: "That so-called Martial Heavenly Emperor, can he be trusted?"

"Don't you trust my methods of governing subordinates?"

He Qi Feng's expression is somewhat complex: "You are too soft... well, your temperament is too gentle."

Lu Ran curls his lips: "The Martial Heavenly Emperor is much more obedient than you! In the entire Lu Sect, you are the only one who doesn't take me seriously."

"Heh~" He Qi Feng is amused, then hurriedly straightens her face, "The Wu Sheng faction is a big hodgepodge, with all kinds of people, and that Heavenly Emperor is, after all, at the peak of Sea Realm..."

It is clear that she is indeed worried for him.

"Don't worry." Lu Ran's expression becomes a bit more serious, and he nods gently.

Although it is only two short words, his clear attitude indeed puts He Qi Feng's mind at ease.

But then she hears Lu Ran say: "Besides, what is peak Sea Realm? I've even taken down a Heaven Realm expert."

He Qi Feng asks: "This Heaven Realm expert... why do they owe allegiance to you? To seek a divine position?"

Lu Ran shakes his head slowly.

Senior Lu Yuan really didn't come for a divine sculpture.

"What does this person seek?" He Qi Feng frowns slightly, "When recruiting personnel, you must be very careful; you absolutely cannot have any fluke mentality."

What Lu Ran is doing cannot tolerate any carelessness!

A Heaven Realm expert, no matter which sect they come from, is enough to cause a devastating blow to Lu Ran and the Lu Sect.

Lu Ran possesses a divine demon sculpture garden; he himself is a priceless treasure!

He Qi Feng is terrified that others might have ulterior motives toward Lu Ran and use him. She is even more worried that such people are deep-thinking and well-hidden, baring their fangs when the time is ripe to take away everything Lu Ran possesses.

He Qi Feng is high-ranking and powerful, with a transcendent status in Wu Jifeng and even more absolute power in the Forbidden City.

Precisely because of this, all kinds of people with ulterior motives appear around her.

To others, the Holy Lingshan is absolutely cruel, but to He Qi Feng, she almost lives in a world where all living beings bow their heads and she alone is supreme.

In this special environment, it is difficult to maintain one's original intention.

Extremely difficult!

He Qi Feng has always believed that having that sculpture garden with Lu Ran is the best situation.

If anyone else possessed such a supreme treasure, even she herself might gradually lose her way.

"Thank you." Lu Ran looks into the Female Emperor's beautiful eyes, where there is no longer competitiveness, only pure concern.

He Qi Feng rolls her eyes at Lu Ran: "Don't easily trust anyone."

"This one can be trusted."

"So certain?"

"His wife and daughter are in my hands." Lu Ran shrugs his shoulders.

"Heh." He Qi Feng laughs.

"What are you laughing at?"

"If you're going to lie to me, think of a better reason." He Qi Feng shakes her head, "Do you think you are that kind of person?"

Lu Ran: "."

He Qi Feng pinched the brim of Lu Ran's bamboo hat with two fingers and lifted it up, staring intensely into his eyes:

"The Pear Garden Sect was taken down for you by this Heaven Realm great expert, right? Be careful, don't let yourself be used!

I will also ascend to the Heaven Realm. Whatever that person can do, I can do for you too! Don't ruin the big picture just because you're eager for quick success."

To say Lu Ran wasn't moved would be a lie.

But he still pulled out a plastic bag: "The Pear Garden Sect, I took it myself. I personally beheaded the previous Lu Zongzhu, Xie."

He Qi Feng's words came to an abrupt halt.

Lu Ran smiled: "Heavenly Pride He, don't you forget, I am above you."

In the entire Great Xia, Lu Ran was the only person qualified to say such a thing.

He Qi Feng felt annoyed, pinched the brim of the bamboo hat with two fingers, and pulled it down, covering that person's detestable gaze.

Lu Ran: "."

I told you!

In the entire Ran Sect, you're the only one who doesn't take me seriously!

Lu Ran said slowly: "In the human world, I found the wife and daughter of this Heaven Realm great expert."

"What?" He Qi Feng's expression changed, and she lifted Lu Ran's hat brim again.

Lu Ran nodded slightly and gave a brief account.

He Qi Feng's heart, which had been beating violently, gradually calmed down.

Even if you have a home, you can't go back; you'll be executed by the gods!

Is the only correct path to walk toward the heavens?

He Qi Feng looked up at the starry sky, as if trying to see through the night curtain to that mysterious world.

After a long silence, Lu Ran raised his hand, pried off the fingers she was using to pinch his hat brim, and whispered, "Don't be anxious, let's give each other more time."

"Mm." He Qi Feng nodded gently.

"Now that I've found a way to tear up the contract without injury, in the next stage, I plan to cultivate the Wu Seng God Statue and bind it to you. I've already had people help guard the Holy Spirit Qi falling near Cloud Sea Cliff and the Pear Garden Sect."

He Qi Feng thought for a moment and said: "Should I save the Holy Spirit Qi near the Forbidden City for you too?"

"Will there be any problems?"

"Mm." He Qi Feng pondered for a moment.

Although the Forbidden City has a large population, no one dares to defy He Qi Feng. The main concern is that the River Sea great experts of the Martial Extreme Peak faction might be dissatisfied with He Qi Feng's domineering behavior.

Everyone is indeed a disciple of the Martial Extreme Peak faction, but their true colors are all Wu Seng believers!

Who among these people who don't know the truth isn't fantasizing about one day harvesting enough Holy Spirit Qi, gaining the favor of the gods, and being allowed to go home?

If He Qi Feng didn't allow the Wu Seng disciples to collect Holy Spirit Qi, it would shake the very foundation of these people's survival!

If such an administrative order were issued, she would very likely end up with everyone betraying her.

In the final analysis, it's because the Wind Heavenly Emperor hasn't completely controlled the Wu Seng faction.

Cloud Sea Cliff and the Pear Garden Sect, however, belong entirely to Lu Ran, from the sect's fundamental purpose of existence down to the life and will of every disciple.

He Qi Feng turned to look at the mist-shrouded Martial Extreme Peak and muttered: "If I can become the Martial Extreme Peak Master, I can make this faction follow my will as the standard.

Completely used for my Ran Sect!"

Lu Ran stood behind He Qi Feng, looking at the Empress's back: "How should I help you?"

He Qi Feng stood with her hands behind her back, filled with emotion: "I had some concerns before, but I didn't expect that you and the Ran Sect had already developed to this point."

Lu Ran chuckled.

Hearing that person's smug laughter, He Qi Feng couldn't help but turn her head and glare at him.

Lu Ran was completely innocent.

This woman is really hard to please!

Being strong doesn't work, not being strong doesn't work... so troublesome!

My little Jiang Ruyi is still the best~

He Qi Feng sighed softly: "With you here, I can actually have a more transcendent mindset.

Since you can take down the Pear Garden Sect,

why can't I take down Martial Extreme Peak?"

"Mm." Lu Ran nodded.

That's the logic!

He Qi Feng looked at Martial Extreme Peak again and suddenly asked: "Do you think Peak Master Tu will go into a cultivation deviation?"

This question really stumped Lu Ran.

He couldn't give an accurate answer and could only suggest: "You choose two people, and I'll let them become Ghost Moon Fox believers to prevent any accidents."

He Qi Feng, however, said: "Inside my Forbidden City, there are Curse Master believers."

"Oh."

"How about you send that Heaven Realm senior over to sit in command, and if you find that Peak Master Tu's situation is wrong, you teleport him away directly?" He Qi Feng suggested.

"Mm." Lu Ran nodded slightly, feeling that this method was feasible.

Before, Lu Ran might have arrogantly thought that he still had the strength to fight.

But after he had been to the Glazed Realm, he had become completely humble.

If a Sea Realm Jade-Faced Snake is already so powerful, can he really shatter the Golden Body of a Heaven Realm Wu Seng believer?

How could Lu Ran dare to boast?

Since he has Lu Yuan as a trump card, there is no need to confront him head-on; just solve the problem from another angle.

Two big words: Go away~

He Qi Feng: "That's the worst-case scenario. Peak Master Tu is full of righteousness and has benefited and protected countless human compatriots; it shouldn't come to that."

Lu Ran nodded secretly; that was true.

Actually, Lu Ran did have some thoughts about Peak Master Tu, but he wasn't sure if he could control this kind of "god-like man."

Lu Ran didn't know enough about Peak Master Tu, and after being in contact with He Qi Feng for so long, the Empress had never considered Peak Master Tu as a potential Ran Sect soldier.

He Qi Feng continued: "If everything is normal, I will follow the original plan and do my best to ascend to the position of Peak Master!

The momentum that needs to be built and the people who need to be won over—all these matters have already been prepared.

Peak Master Tu and I have the same philosophy for governing the sect, but if he doesn't pass the position to me, or if there are any other changes in the peak after he ascends..."

Lu Ran's voice was low: "Then let Martial Extreme Peak have some changes."

He Qi Feng stood with her back to Lu Ran, the corners of her mouth slightly raised.

She liked this sentence.

The seemingly plain words contained an attitude of calmly dealing with everything and facing all variables; it was a kind of incomparable self-confidence.

And self-confidence comes from absolute strength.

You dog!

This time, I'll count it as you winning.

4,100 words, asking for some monthly tickets.

(End of chapter)