Northwest of the Mountain Realm, within Mo Gu Peak.

Lu Ran held the Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd with both hands, absorbing the Evil Sculpture Soul Hooking Horse that he had just summoned into the gourd.

His mind was already clear, feeling both joy and worry.

The joy is,

Little Blazing Phoenix advanced to the Fourth Rank, becoming the top-tier Divine Grade Magic Artifact under the Divine Demon system!

It can purify the Holy Spirit Energy from the vast Divine Power to assist its master in cultivation.

The worry is,

Lu Ran is still uncertain whether the Treasure Gourd itself is strong enough to withstand the terrifying energy burst at the moment when the Stone Sculpture becomes a god.

"Don't worry too much."

"Hmm?" Lu Ran looked to his side.

"Little Blazing Phoenix was originally a magical artifact for absorbing and storing energy. Now that it has reached the highest level in the world, its ability to control energy must be the top-notch." Jiang Ruyi gently reassured someone.

She was also aware of how much Lu Ran liked this magical artifact.

The image and character of Little Blazing Phoenix are indeed endearing.

More importantly, this gourd is a testament to Lu Ran reaching the pinnacle of Da Xia's geniuses.

It holds significant meaning.

But if Lu Ran continues to pamper it like this, always worrying about any little mishaps, how can he manage?

Thinking about it, Jiang Ruyi's expression turned somewhat strange.

She always has full confidence in the future of Ran Sect and Lu Ran, believing that Ran Sect can pacify the war across the Three Realms.

Believing that Lu Ran and she, will eventually live a stable and happy life.

The two will marry in the presence of their parents and friends, and then have a lovely baby...

However, looking at Lu Ran's attitude, will he particularly pamper the child?

Wouldn't that little one become the Demon Lord of Mayhem?

"So small, yet able to hold such a large stone sculpture." Qiao Yuansi stretched out a finger, poking the chubby Treasure Gourd.

"Buzz~" The Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd rocked back and forth like a tumbler, making the girl's eyes curve with laughter.

Jiang Ruyi looked at Little Yuansi, who is also the child's future aunt, and then thought of the Ran Sect soldiers, each of whom is a god. If they all show extra favoritism to the Sect Leader's child...

Anyone growing up in this environment would be unrestrained, right?

"Now, it's your turn," Lu Ran said in passing.

This time, coming to Mo Gu Peak, Lu Ran specifically brought Qiao Yuansi and Hua Qingying, intending to lead them to merge with the Stone Sculptures.

The two naturally had no objection.

Before coming, Little Yuansi was even informed by Lu Ran that in the next four to five days, she would ascend from the First Level of Heavenly Realm straight to the Third Level.

Little Yuansi listened, bewildered.

"Brother, can I go into the gourd as well?" Qiao Yuansi asked softly.

"No need, you two aren't becoming gods, so it won't affect me much."

"Oh."

"Come on, your Sister Ruyi is already waiting for you in the Sculpture Garden. Once you arrive, she will transmit Origin Energy to help you advance." Lu Ran reached out a hand to summon the Evil Sculpture Black Lantern.

The last group battle made the Ran Sect gain greatly, enough to make any divine or demonic beings envious.

"Hmm..." Qiao Yuansi pursed her lips, secretly glancing to the side.

Jiang Ruyi smiled slightly, looking at the girl who was secretly peeking.

Their gazes met, and Little Yuansi immediately pouted, about to say something, when she suddenly heard Lu Ran's voice: "Come over."

"Okay!" Qiao Yuansi turned her head towards the grand stone lantern and flew over at once.

A few minutes later, the two were both in the garden.

Lu Ran's mind buzzed again, and he held his forehead with one hand.

Jiang Ruyi looked at the person pretending to be fine, ultimately saying nothing.

After all, the specific strength and abilities of Little Blazing Phoenix need to be gradually tested. It's indeed unsuitable to throw all the stone sculptures into the gourd at once.

"Go back and rest." Jiang Ruyi said softly, "I'll take Little Yuansi to break the Flower Lantern Divine Sculpture, hold on for a bit."

Lu Ran nodded, summoning the Ancient Bronze Mirror: "Our last mountain slaughter was extraordinary. I plan to return to the Human World and have a good chat with Immortal Sheep."

"Alright." Jiang Ruyi agreed with Lu Ran's decision and added, "Wait for two days, to see Little Blazing Phoenix's specific situation."

If this magical artifact can withstand the Stone Sculpture becoming a god, then the Pseudo God Stone Sculpture upgrading in the Sculpture Garden can safely be sent into the gourd.

Completely liberating Lu Ran's mind.

The actual situation shows: Little Blazing Phoenix did not disappoint their expectations!

This magical artifact, born for absorbing and storing energy, steadily withstood the impact at the moment the Stone Sculpture became a god.

Lu Ran's heart finally returned to his chest.

He summoned and absorbed the stone sculpture buzzing in his mind into the gourd, and felt totally relaxed, returning to the Human World on the eleventh day of the winter moon.

...

"Huff!!"

In Luoxian Residence, a Landing Mirror rudely tore through space-time and forcefully formed.

A young man, dressed in feather clothes with flowing ribbons, walked out, officially making this house a truly "Immortal Residence."

However, the central immortal in the residence differs slightly from the traditional image.

Because on the lower half of the young man's face, he wears an exquisite Blood Crystal Mask.

The shiny blood-colored crystal stone within aggregates and disperses blood mist, strands upon strands, eerie and fantastical.

It's undeniable, the birthday gift from Little Yuansi is truly outstanding!

Even with the ethereal Third-rank Magic Artifact Smoke and Mist Silk present, the half-face mask pulls Lu Ran's overall style from the world of Xianxia into the realm of fantasy.

A clever balance is struck between the two.

Lu Ran stepped out of the residence, into the little yard, and gazed at the towering Divine Sculpture: "Immortal Sheep, disciple has returned."

[Hmm.]

Lu Ran clasped his hands together and slightly bowed: "I have successfully fulfilled my mission, trampling all those like Star Official and Moon Spirit into the dust."

[Hehe...] A raspy laughter echoed.

It was evident that Lord Immortal Sheep was rather pleased.

Lu Ran patiently waited for a moment before he asked, "How is the Divine Demon camp now?"

[Why not first take a look at your own world?]

"Understood." Lu Ran immediately obeyed, his form turning intangible, flickering into the sky.

The natural scenery of Yeyu City remained as picturesque as ever.

Yet the essence of this city had changed.

No longer did each household hang lanterns and set off fireworks, the streets were devoid of the red paper remnants.

Lu Ran squinted slightly, seeing several brand new sculptures erected in a park in the city center.

They weren't very large, only about five or six meters.

Greedy Wolf, Star Official, Moon Spirit, Yema.

They were clearly not the avatars of the gods' statues, after all, Yeyu City was under Lord Immortal Sheep's jurisdiction, other deities couldn't interfere.

Moreover, these piles of stone had already been crushed by Lu Ran.

The divine souls completely devoured!

They no longer had the ability to create avatar stone sculptures, colluding with the Evil Demon Clan, pretending to suppress small Demon Caves, receiving people's worship.

Thus, these sculptures were man-made.

Surrounding the sculptures were clusters of white and yellow flowers, at this moment, many people were kneeling and worshiping them.

No need for instant teleportation, Lu Ran seemed to hear the sobbing.

"Ha." Lu Ran suddenly laughed.

When, one day in the future, the lies meticulously fabricated by the gods and demons are exposed, what reactions will people have?

At that time, when people recall today kneeling before divine statues and crying with heartache, what emotions will they feel?

Hmm?

Lu Ran shifted his gaze, looking toward the road on the north side of the park, where a truck carrying boulders slowly drove into the park.

This?

He scanned the park again to confirm that each deity only had one sculpture.

What does this mean?

Have people anticipated and prepared sculpture materials here, ready to carve when a deity falls?

Impossible!

With the Human Clan's devotion to All Gods, anyone daring to do so would be drowned in people's spit.

So... is another deity fallen?

Lu Ran immediately said, "Lord Immortal Sheep! During the days I fainted, were there casualties again in the Divine Camp?"

[Yao Qin, Immortal Zither.]

Listening to the names of two sixth-rank gods, Lu Ran was quite stunned: "I haven't slain these two..."

[Faceless Jade Venerable.]

The brief four words left Lu Ran in silence.

The inert transmission voice dropped: [These two stones have merged with their opposing counterparts, carrying the Demon Zither and Demon Pipa.]

Even the sixth-rank evil gods Demon Zither and Demon Pipa fell?

Lu Ran slightly furrowed his brows: "What happened? How did it occur?"

[I only know general news, you'll have to investigate the specific battle details yourself.]

Lu Ran pondered for a moment then suddenly remembered something: "What about the divine position?"

[Objects of such immense value, no one would miss them. Whether the divine soul was devoured by Jade Venerable or divided among the gods and demons arriving for support, that is unknown.]

Lu Ran's expression was solemn: "Without a divine soul, do the few stone sculptures in the disciple garden still have the qualifications to become gods?"

[The divine position is like the Divine Weapon Domain. When the godly weapon occupying the position falls, the next weapon can attempt to possess it.]

Lu Ran was greatly moved: "Now that two pairs of gods and demons have fallen, the divine position is vacant! Does this mean that stone sculptures in the Sculpture Garden can cultivate to obtain the divine position?"

Immortal Sheep gave a negative answer: [The stone sculptures in the garden lack self-awareness.]

Lu Ran immediately said, "Should I find someone from the Human Clan to inherit these stone sculptures?"

[That will depend on fate.]

"Fate?"

[Humans possess sufficient intellect; upon merging with stone sculptures, laying the foundation, perhaps after cultivating for millennia, they can ascend to the divine position.]

Lu Ran: "..."

[What, does the time seem long?]

Immortal Sheep appeared in a good mood, chuckled and continued: [Once your followers merge with stone sculptures, millennia will be but a brief moment in their life span, negligible.]

"But battles wait for no one! I've already begun fighting gods and demons, by the time Ran Sect soldiers gain the divine position, the day will be far gone..." Lu Ran suddenly paused.

Hold on!

A short segment of life?

After merging with stone sculptures, transforming into pure energy bodies, aren't the Human Clan's lifespans eternal?

If eternal, there shouldn't be a concept of length, so what does "a brief moment, negligible" mean?

Lu Ran suddenly realized he'd heard something incredible!

He slowly turned, gazing at the Immortal Sheep Divine Sculpture.

In his view, was that ever-smiling sheep face.

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