This night, Lu Ran was immersed in the joy of having learned the Instant Teleportation technique, unable to fall asleep for a long time.

The following morning, when Lu Ran, clad in Huang Yuyi and carrying dual blades, stepped out of his house, he was still grinning foolishly...

The Evil Technique·Evil Shadow Flash was not only a lifesaving trump card but also could substantially leapfrog Lu Ran's combat capabilities.

It wasn't an exaggeration to say: this technique was Lu Ran's capital to conquer thousands of Evil Demons!

The only downside was, the River Grade·Evil Shadow Flash could only blink a distance of a hundred meters.

But no matter, the grade of the Evil Technique could still be raised.

Jiang Pin, Sea Grade...

And possibly even higher grades that might exist.

By then, the world would be vast, and where couldn't we go?

"You seem so happy?" A female voice came from afar, tinged with a hint of curiosity.

"Hm?" Lu Ran came back to his senses and looked over.

He saw a tall figure standing at the entrance of the Shui Yifang residential area.

She was still wearing a large black raincoat, a few strands of long hair peeking out from the raincoat hood, gently swaying in the slanting wind and drizzle.

"What's the good news?" Jiang Ruyi asked with a smile.

However, Lu Ran quickened his pace, wrapping one arm around her waist with practiced ease.

The large black raincoat, constrained by Lu Ran's arm, outlined the young girl's graceful curves.

"Uhm." Jiang Ruyi's face flushed, with butterflies fluttering in her heart.

She, who had been kissed several times, should not be so overwhelmed.

Especially now, her mother should be standing on the balcony, watching over this way...

Naughty guy, he's really becoming more and more presumptuous!

Jiang Ruyi thought to herself and gently pushed Lu Ran away, taking two steps back.

"Let's go~" Lu Ran hadn't noticed anything amiss.

He held the girl's hand and walked off into the misty drizzle in the distance.

Jiang Ruyi lowered her eyes but ultimately couldn't resist sneaking a look at the ninth floor.

She just saw her mother standing on the balcony, sending them off with a beaming smile.

Although it was just a quick glance, Jiang Ruyi was sure that her mother was smiling.

"Umm..." Jiang Ruyi was so ashamed she couldn't lift her head, her cheeks burning like fire.

That damn Lu Ran!!!

Causing trouble at home wasn't enough; now in the streets, he... hmm, why was he so happy?

Today was the fifteenth of the lunar month, a very solemn day.

If others saw Lu Ran's state, what would happen if they blew it out of proportion?

Thinking of this, Jiang Ruyi couldn't care less about anything else and asked again, "Lu Ran, you seem to be in a really good mood?"

"Because I saw you~"

Somebody lied as easily as breathing.

Ever since mastering the Evil Technique·Evil Shadow Flash, Lu Ran's mind was filled with thoughts of teleportation; how could he spare room for anyone else?

Regarding mastering the technique, the last time Lu Ran was this happy traced back to when he learned the Divine Technique·Immortal Hoof.

Back then, he "zipped" non-stop around the area, frolicking recklessly in the rain.

He was like a joyful little pencil~

Lu Ran seemed to have made sense of his preferences.

No matter how strong the output, defense, or control techniques were, they could only make him happy.

Only high-speed movement, instantaneous movement techniques like "movement technique," could make him ecstatic!

It appears,

I was born to show off!

"Nonsense." Jiang Ruyi retorted softly, and, turning the tables, she pinched Lu Ran's palm, reminding him, "It's okay if you don't want to say.

But today is the fifteenth of the lunar month, the day of the Heavenly Pride, and later we will have to wear cameras.

Everyone's life is hard enough, so manage your expressions."

"Oh." Lu Ran suddenly realized, his mood immediately dampened.

The thought of combat under the watch of countless eyes made him sigh helplessly.

Who knew when he'd be able to fight without constraints and unleash his true power!

The "other world" mentioned by Lord Immortal Goat should let him roam freely, right?

Hmm... I must perform well to earn the approval of the deities sooner.

Of course, one must look far ahead!

There will come a day when I will willingly or be forced to lay all my cards out to the entire world.

And when that time comes, upon unlocking all my power...

I shall turn this world upside down!

"You pinched me," whispered Jiang Ruyi, her voice reaching Lu Ran's ear.

"Ah, sorry." Lu Ran quickly released her hand.

Jiang Ruyi hesitated, seemingly wanting to ask something, but ultimately she didn't.

She didn't know what Lu Ran was thinking.

Lu Ran was behaving too unusually today.

Especially his intense gaze and the formidable presence he unintentionally emitted were enough to unsettle Jiang Ruyi.

He seemed to have made some significant decision, reminiscent of someone heading to the battlefield or the front lines.

The saying goes, the more you care, the more you worry.

Now that Lu Ran had advanced to River Realm·Third Rank and acquired the lifesaving technique Body of Substitute, it was only natural for Jiang Ruyi's thoughts to run wild.

Who knows what Lord Immortal Goat told him?

With the deities doting on him so, perhaps there was some deeper reason.

Jiang Ruyi's thoughts were simple: Lu Ran was a unique talent that the Immortal Sheep sect had been waiting for nearly forty years to find.

Given this, Lu Ran should have some important mission, right?

Jiang Ruyi slowly reached out and took the initiative to take Lu Ran's hand.

"Does it still hurt?" Lu Ran carefully held the girl's delicate hand, gently kneading it.

Cool and soft.

It was even more fun to squeeze than a cat's paw.

Jiang Ruyi whispered, "If you have any major decisions to make, you have to tell me in advance, okay?"

"Major decisions?" Lu Ran looked puzzled.

"Mhm." Jiang Ruyi gripped Lu Ran's hand tighter, obviously not wanting him to go it alone.

Her gaze towards Lu Ran was tender and firm.

After a moment of silence, Lu Ran smiled, "Okay."

Rain Alley City remained overcast, with a persistent drizzle.

However, Lu Ran's smile was as bright as sunshine, providing Jiang Ruyi with a semblance of peace.

She lowered her head, allowing Lu Ran to lead her, step by step, towards Hexi Park.

Along the way, the two were somewhat silent.

It wasn't until they reached the familiar spot, in front of the lakeside dock cottage, that the atmosphere was broken.

"Yo?" Sun Zhengfang opened the door and chuckled at the young couple outside, "Had a fight?"

"A fight?" Lu Ran was puzzled, "No, we didn't."

"Your Uncle Sun is an experienced man," Sun Zhengfang said cheerfully, "Having a little conflict with friends is normal.

Who doesn't argue now and then?"

Arguing is one thing.

But we really didn't fight!

Lu Ran picked up the girl's hand and shook it vigorously, "She's been so gentle, how could we fight?"

"Go." Jiang Ruyi spat at Lu Ran and quickly withdrew her hand.

"Alright, alright." Sun Zhengfang nodded, "No conflict is good, tonight we still have to unite and overcome the difficulties."

As Sun Zhengfang's expression became more serious, Lu Ran frowned slightly.

This morning, he forgot an important thing.

He forgot to ask Chang Ying for her prediction and also forgot to ask Bai Manni for her premonition.

Lu Ran's voice was hesitant, "Uncle Sun, is there a great power from outside coming to Rain Alley City today?"

"There isn't," Sun Zhengfang responded crisply, "But Rain Alley City always has great powers stationed here."

Lu Ran pondered and ventured, "Are you talking about Captain Ge?"

"Yo?" Sun Zhengfang was quite surprised, "You still remember Captain Ge?"

"Of course." Lu Ran stepped into the house, donning equipment while he said, "Last July fifteenth, Sister Yuxiang scolded me.

She told me it's best not to always think of seeing Captain Ge, whenever he appears, it means trouble."

Sun Zhengfang nodded lightly and patted Lu Ran's shoulder, "Just face it with an everyday mindset.

How many trials have we been through together?

Whether it is the Night of Ghosts or Demon Lord's advent, didn't we live well and get through it all?"

Lu Ran: "..."

Don't say this kind of thing before a big battle, hey!

Wei Long, who had been sitting quietly, suddenly asked, "How is the progress of your two's training lately?"

Lu Ran smiled, "We're both at River Realm·Third Rank now."

"Oh?" Sun Zhengfang's interest piqued, "So soon?"

"I'm not doing well, I just advanced last night." Lu Ran humbly waved his hand, "Ruyi advanced long ago.

We were training at Ghost Moon Mountain, and while she was at it, she just broke through her realm."

The light words nearly made Sun Zhengfang laugh.

Wei Long remained silent, not wanting to speak further.

"There are cameras here, don't talk nonsense." Jiang Ruyi lightly patted Lu Ran's arm.

"Just lightening the mood," Lu Ran said nonchalantly.

Watching the two Heaven's Chosen, Sun Zhengfang swiftly adjusted his mindset, exclaiming, "Good, very good!"

This meant there was a greater chance for everyone's survival.

"Let's go, patrol the city!" Sun Zhengfang commanded with a swing of his arm, leading the group.

As per the norm, the team patrolled their designated area twice in the morning and afternoon.

The group visited shops along the street and inquired about the number of residents in the apartment complexes, all of which Lu Ran and Jiang knew like the back of their hands.

The day flew by amidst the hustle and bustle.

The intermittent drizzle was utterly annoying.

Night began to fall.

The faraway lights atop Wu Lie Building shone brightly again.

Like a lighthouse, they illuminated and comforted the hearts of the inhabitants of Rain Alley.

"Is it about time?" Lu Ran asked casually.

He gazed into the distance, and below the dim sky, the ruined and diminutive Rain Alley City lit up with thousands of lights.

"It's time. Evil Demons could invade the city at any moment. Stay vigilant!" Sun Zhengfang strode at the center of the team, responding gravely.

"Bring it on." Lu Ran muttered to himself, recalling a sword technique he grasped at Ghost Moon Mountain.

Let's enlighten the world with this Heavenly Pride event!

"Zi..."

Lu Ran lifted his hand and grasped the hilt of the blade on his shoulder, slowly drawing the Silent Night Blade.

"Lur..."

Before the blade was unsheathed, Lu Ran suddenly turned his head toward a pharmacy on the street corner.

The large "Pharmacy" sign had already turned a fiery red.

Without Lu Ran having to alert them, the team members all noticed the fire on the corner of the street!

"Charge!" Sun Zhengfang shouted.

Keeping formation, the four-man group sprinted nearly twenty meters.

"What's this?" Lu Ran was shocked, his gaze shifting upward.

He saw a towering horse, suddenly materializing on the side of a building.

It was pitch black, with lines of flames burning across its body like wounds!

With flames swirling around its hooves and eyes ablaze, snorting scorching breaths, it was truly majestic, compelling awe.

Evil Demon·Wu Huoju!

"Quick, Divine Weapons!" Sun Zhengfang's expression changed, "Finish it quickly, we can't let the Ghost General find..."

Before he could finish, Lu Ran and Jiang Ruyi simultaneously made their move, not daring to delay.

It was clear to them both the serious nature of the problem.

The Dawn Blade and Cold Night Sword thrust directly at the fiery steed.

"Xilulu!"

The horse let out a piercing neigh, its already restless behavior intensified as it heavily stamped the ground with its front hooves.

"Whoosh!!"

The flames surged like a tidal wave, billowing forth with a fearsome intensity.

"Ting ting ting," a series of sharp sounds filled the air, the noise of metal clashing echoed incessantly.

Lu Ran's eyes narrowed!

Within the roaring flames, he dimly spotted a Green Dragon Yanyue Blade zooming at high speed...

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