[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-at-the-summit-of-the-old-gods":3,"chapter-at-the-summit-of-the-old-gods-at-the-summit-of-the-old-gods-chapter-999":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","At the Summit of the Old Gods",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2363127,4618,"Chapter 999: Victory Night","at-the-summit-of-the-old-gods-chapter-999",999,"\u003Cp>When the Ruan Sect members returned to the island, the battle had not been as fierce as imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mist over the battlefield was so thick that one could not see their hand before their face, severely hampering both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some Jingting Mountain disciples were taking advantage of the chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people were mostly diehard loyalists of Master Lü Xiao, still fantasizing that Grand Master Lü would destroy the Ruan Sect, emerge victorious, and lead them to carve through the Thousand Boats Archipelago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many others, sensing the tide had turned, quietly fled the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The choice of this second group was undoubtedly correct!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For as Lu Ran and his party entered, the battle became a one-sided massacre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one understood how to exploit chaos better than Lu Ran!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After temporarily entrusting the Rank-Two Divine Weapon · Purple Thunder Furious Dragon Spear to General Yan, he activated his slaughter mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A piece of news spread across Yan Yu Lake, galvanizing the Thousand Boats Alliance troops and shaking Jingting Mountain’s morale:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Xiao is dead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Xiao is dead??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All who heard it were shaken to their core!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This invasion war, pitting followers of a strong god against disciples of a weak one, ended in the total rout of Jingting Mountain’s forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fighting gradually subsided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Ran reclaimed the Artifact Fragment · Soul-Rebirth Coin from Deng Yu, then patrolled above Yan Yu Lake, frantically absorbing the souls of the fallen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mist was thick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with his Eyes of the Afterlife, Lu Ran could not see souls at a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Soul-Rebirth Coin’s range perception, his soul-collecting efficiency improved greatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Ran was full!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had eaten his fill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not activated any of the statues in the Sculpture Garden: the Dongting God Statue, the Chenghua God Statue, the Bihe God Statue, or the Jianlian God Statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he still did not know their ranks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the Dongting God Statue!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Ran was filled with anticipation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On some future day, when he activated this statue, how terrifying a rank would it reach?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would it ascend to the Heavenly Realm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hope so!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then again, if these statues truly could reach the Heavenly Realm, how long would my head keep buzzing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a happy problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Lu Ran was greedily gathering souls, some foolish Jingting Mountain soldiers fled to the lakeshore and attempted to unleash the Dongting Sect’s ultimate technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the Thousand Boats Alliance always maintained the sky defense net.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this thick mist, with proper coordination, the believers’ divine power would never run short!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the patrols and encouragement of the Twin Island Lords of Tianya and Mingyue, the Thousand Boats Alliance stood united, collectively guarding their Lord’s ascension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Ran would never allow such petty mischief to continue—he patrolled the lake with the Evil Shadow Guardian, slaying numerous Jingting Mountain troops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This invasion war had finally come to an end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather, the war had ended the moment the Ruan Sect Lord slew the Jingting Mountain Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When news spread across the Thousand Boats Archipelago that the Ruan Sect Lord had slain the Jingting Mountain Lord, whether either side believed it or not—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One side had collapsed, the other surged with momentum; this was an undeniable fact!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As night fell, Lu Ran assigned Ruan Sect officers to guard the four corners of Fuyao Island, then dispatched Xiaguang, Jiyè, and Bahuang Dao to patrol around Fuyao Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After arranging everything, he returned to Qinghedao with Jiang Ruyi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Ran let out a heavy sigh and slumped helplessly into his chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tired?” Jiang Ruyi stood beside him, gently brushing his damp hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.” Lu Ran wrapped his arms around her slender body, pulling her onto his lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was indeed physically exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his heart swelled with accomplishment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thousand Boats Archipelago had been held!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Lü and his two ladies were both dead; only scattered remnants fled back to Jingting Mountain—would they return?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would they dare return?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they dared,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ruan Sect would be ready for them again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ve already slain Master Lü—what’s left of you Jingting Mountain leftovers?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they don’t dare come,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the Ruan Sect will go to them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, we will pay them a visit and thoroughly tour Grand Master Lü’s Jingting Mountain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he thought this, Lu Ran tilted his head slightly and captured his fiancée’s soft lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.” Jiang Ruyi closed her beautiful eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did not push him away; instead, she extended a cool, soft jade hand to caress his cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Ran’s great duel with Lü Xiao stirred many hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ruyi did not appear because she knew well that in such a battlefield, facing an opponent of that caliber, she could hardly aid Lu Ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To rush in recklessly might only make her the enemy’s point of breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ruyi was calm enough to know what best served Lu Ran—she immediately ordered Yu Changsheng and He Yingcai to rush to support him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Master Long had strongly dissuaded the Sect Lord’s Lady and temporarily lent her the Divine Weapon · One River Mist and Rain Fan, asking her to remain by the Lady’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Yu Changsheng vanished into the mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Lu Ran and Yu Changsheng returned safely, Jiang Ruyi and He Yingcai finally let out the breath they’d been holding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet since the war was not yet over, Jiang Ruyi remained silent—whether proud or worried, everything would wait until the battle ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Lu Ran’s greedy actions gave her an opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the dark hall, amid thick mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ruyi lavished her tenderness upon him, feeling the joy and restlessness in his heart from victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though this was only a temporary victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Jiang Ruyi truly doubted whether Jingting Mountain still had the courage to cause trouble again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long moments passed before Lu Ran finally released her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Immortal Jiang’s cheeks were flushed, her head buried in Lu Ran’s neck, breathing softly, savoring the quiet warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hm?” Jiang Ruyi felt her hand seized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she felt a cool, icy sensation settle upon her wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this the Ice Heart Bracelet?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have spiritual defense techniques—the effects overlap.” In the darkness came Lu Ran’s quiet whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Ran spoke truth—he possessed the Will of the Ghost General, the Will of the Evil Cloud, the Will of the Sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is it to have great ambition?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Artifact · Ice Heart Bracelet constructs a spiritual defense system for its wearer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No one else has spiritual defense,” Jiang Ruyi whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some drown, others starve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Ran has a pile of spiritual defense techniques; others don’t even possess one “Will.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.” Lu Ran cradled his fiancée’s wrist before his eyes, examining it closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darkness could not blind his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how thick the mist, as long as the distance was close enough, he could see clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ice Heart Bracelet was exquisitely beautiful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like crystalline ice, translucent and pure, with faint streams of energy drifting slowly within, like floating snowflakes, radiating a unique purity and cold elegance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It suited her snow-white wrist perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly a perfect match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You wear it well,” Lu Ran murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guardians and several Divine Generals either had purification or perception abilities, granting them more leeway and allowing them to detect danger earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better to leave the Ice Heart Bracelet with the Immortal Jiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Ruan Sect, she held a supreme status and was always the backup to Lu Ran’s command position. As the brain of an army, she must remain clear-headed and calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.” Jiang Ruyi softly clasped the bracelet on her wrist and whispered, “Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Blood Jade Ring and the Moonlight Flowing Scent Pouch are also with me,” Lu Ran breathed in the scent of her hair, imagining the faint jasmine fragrance, pondering the distribution plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Artifact · Blood Jade Ring grants its wearer immense strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Lu Ran possesses techniques like Fiery Heaven Power, Soul-Rending Power, and Wildland Power to enhance strength, wearing this artifact does not overlap with their effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the morning, Lu Ran had already tested this while controlling the Purple Thunder Tyrant Spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, with the power of Lie Tian, Lu Ran could already tear through the water-armored defenses of peers with force exceeding his own level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this perspective, it’s undoubtedly a waste of resources!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Artifact · Blood Jade Ring were worn by Deng Yu, she would effectively gain an additional Divine Art: Lie Tian Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Mengyan should also be able to shatter the water-armored defenses of peers (Sea Realm) with a single slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I plan to give the Blood Jade Ring to Da Mengyan. What do you think?” Lu Ran asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine,” Jiang Ruyi nodded lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither her identity as Yemo’s true form nor as Xianyang’s devotee had granted Deng Yu any technique to amplify her power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his fiancée agree, Lu Ran nodded: “Earlier today, Master Conglong gently suggested to me—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That the Moonlight Tassel Scent Pouch could assist those of lower rank.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Jiang Ruyi fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her thought was the opposite—she felt Master Conglong was the one best suited to carry the pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Changsheng is already Sea Realm, Fourth Stage. If he could reach the peak sooner, might he have a chance to ascend to Heaven Realm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or is Master Conglong’s cultivation level so high that he dismisses this slight increase in divine power absorption speed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you have a different thought?” Lu Ran sensed it and asked softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ruyi thought again, then whispered: “You decide.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, then give it to the Evil Shadow Guardian.” Lu Ran was decisive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ice Heart Bracelet, for the aloof Jiang Immortal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blood Jade Ring, for the assertive Deng Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Moonlight Tassel Scent Pouch for Evil Moon—yes, the Evil Shadow Guardian who wields the Evil Moon Blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s settled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Second-Rank Divine Weapon · Purple Thunder Tyrant Spear—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does the Ran Sect really have no one who uses a spear?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our group’s strength is still far too thin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll have to personally wait for one!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Master Cheng Xin, who was stranded on Sacred Spirit Mountain—does he use a spear or a spear?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, Old Master Cheng Yi, stationed at the Human Realm’s Luoxian Mountain, definitely specializes in the spear!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These are precious assets left by Xianyang, utterly loyal subordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Master.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Hm?】 Lu Ran suddenly heard Yan Shuangzi’s telepathic voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Someone’s coming.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Oh?】 Lu Ran knew Jiang Immortal had a shy nature; even in darkness and thick fog, he lifted the girl in his arms and placed her on a nearby chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Knock knock knock~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A knock came, followed by a familiar voice: “Lu Ran?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Qifeng?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this Lord of the Forbidden City really that eager?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman’s strong voice came again: “The Ran Sect soldiers stationed around Fuyao Island said you and your lady returned to rest—didn’t I disturb you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Ran: “.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What do you think?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Qifeng wore the Son of Heaven Sword, feeling the divine weapon’s inner thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With sheer strength and powerful charisma, she won the Son of Heaven Sword’s acceptance in just one day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s this?” He Qifeng stood with arms crossed at Lu Ran’s door, “Hiding? Not answering?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Ran rolled his eyes: “My lady and I are going to sleep. We must take over night watch after midnight—let the Ran Sect soldiers rest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Creak~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Qifeng pushed open the wooden door and said casually, “Good, no disturbance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Ran: ???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Qifeng stepped inside and shut the door behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the darkness, Lu Ran’s low voice came: “The Lord of the Forbidden City, the Second Great Prodigy of Great Xia, a Sea Realm powerhouse—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t you even wait a little longer?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph.” He Qifeng snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Ran Dog was gushing praise earlier—he’s up to no good!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the fifth day of the New Year, welcoming the God of Wealth—may all have abundant fortune!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1990,"2026-06-21T06:13:01.220Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","9f49374e886cb2a9915a47ee32f5beddab67b39735c5564a5ee1008380901ad1","at-the-summit-of-the-old-gods-chapter-1000","at-the-summit-of-the-old-gods-chapter-998",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fat-the-summit-of-the-old-gods-cover.jpg"]