CHAPTER 1096: CHAPTER 1023: THE FIRESEED?

"So heavy..."

Lu Ran weighed a pair of swords and knives, got out of bed, and walked toward the South Balcony.

This knife is modeled after the Tang Blade, similar in specifications to Lu Ran’s previous blades, yet this seemingly thin blade weighs as much as ten Cloud Sea Blades!

How many times was this blade forged?

And how much Tianchen Steel has been integrated into it?

Under the sunlight, Lu Ran carefully examined the weapon and silently marveled: Indeed, when the Lord God personally steps in, the result is extraordinary.

Is this a knife and sword?

Compared to slashing and piercing, it’s better to turn the blade sideways and directly strike the enemy, right?

Crush the opponent into mush with its weight...

"What are the names of these blades?"

"How could Tianchen dare to name the master’s blades?" Yan Shuangzi couldn’t help shaking her head with a smile, always feeling that Lu Ran was overly modest.

It’s unclear if he is consistently principled, or if he simply can’t find his own place.

The domain of a Divine Weapon is likely related to its name.

If Tianchen named the blades, it would signify setting the growth path for the Master of Ran Sect and the lady’s weapons!

Isn’t this the Reversed Celestial Spirit?

Lu Ran: "..."

He roughly understood why Tianchen dared not personally present the blades.

During the conquest of the Northwest Gods and Demons, there was a battle, and Lu Ran was quite ruthless towards his enemies!

The Lady of Ran Sect is a complete empress.

She is of the same level as the Evil Spear Emperor, with a temperament far more cold-blooded, especially with her sky-reaching means, one after another Phoenix Soul Brand...

Though not imprinted in the souls of weak gods and demons, it’s almost as if they were engraved.

The tone has been set!

In the hearts of all gods and demons, there is an image and judgment for these two human leaders of the Ran Sect.

Later, Lu Ran took the Cloud Sea Dust Clearing Blade to consult Tianchen about the domain of the Divine Weapon.

Lady Mother’s Cloud Sea Dust Clearing Sword has always held firm the domain of the Divine Weapon; Lu Ran couldn’t protect the Cloud Sea Sword enough, let alone do anything harmful.

So the Cloud Sea Blade remains a First-class Divine Weapon.

Lu Ran naturally wanted to find a path forward for the Divine Weapon.

Yet the domain of the Divine Weapon is a one-spot-per-pitch situation! As honorable as Tianchen is as the god of forging weapons, he had no solution.

At that moment, Lu Ran was beyond disappointed upon hearing such a response.

And with Tianchen just bowing to the new power, he had already displeased the new leader, who happened to be the one who personally slew the Evil Spear Emperor...

How could he not be anxious?

"A blade this heavy deserves an appropriate name," Lu Ran muttered.

Heavy,

Indicates a massive consumption of materials and extensive forging.

It also means that Lord Tianchen has delivered the most satisfying work within his capabilities, surpassing all other smiths in the Three Realms.

So, what should it be called?

Seeing Lu Ran’s pensive look, Yan Shuangzi suddenly suggested, "How about asking Little Yuanxi?"

"No way!" Lu Ran shook his head repeatedly, "The names she picks are too grandiose; I couldn’t live up to them..."

Little Yuanxi never had an ordinary name, each one more sophisticated than the last.

Yan Shuangzi smiled, her face particularly cheerful today, "I heard she named the Eight Desolate Blade."

"That is true." Lu Ran nodded.

Yan Shuangzi walked to the bedside, making the bed as she spoke, "The master has skillfully wielded the Eight Desolate Annihilation Blade, from which several divine weapon domains have evolved, all top-tier."

Lu Ran felt a bit numb.

You only see people’s glamor in public, not the hardship behind the scenes, huh?

To cultivate this Eight Desolate Blade, I’ve been through quite the ordeal...

The steps of conquest were fundamental, the challenges never ceased, and the ambitions in my mind soared day and night, and even then, I have to thank luck for being on my side.

Aside from the First Divine Weapon Domain, which was realized with the help of the Martial Emperor.

The second and third divine weapon domains were one achieved through awakening over a thousand miles at Jinmie Ridge, and another "triggered" above the water surface of the Moon Shadow Heavenly Pool.

If Lu Ran could relive his memories, he wouldn’t dare say he could succeed again!

"So, how about it?" Lu Ran turned to the woman, quipping, "Pushing yourself a bit more?"

Yan Shuangzi shrugged and smoothly tucked in the bed corners.

Lu Ran couldn’t help but blink.

Be it due to being in the Human World or the private exchanges between the two, the Evil Shadow Guardian felt particularly lively.

Watching her improved Lu Ran’s mood.

Turning back to look out the window, at the peaceful neighborhood under the sunlight, listening to the cicadas’ song, his mood lifted even more.

Since unifying the God-Demon Camp, Lu Ran occasionally returned home, so the area around the house had been tidied up.

The lawn outside the window, the neighborhood paths and benches, and the lush tree were just like his memories.

At night, the dim streetlights by the road would still light up.

Lu Ran didn’t let the people who left Rain Alley City move back; that was too willful, but providing water and electricity for the family shouldn’t be too much.

After all, after so many years of conquest, he deserved to come home and have a hot meal and shower.

To this day, the place that brings Lu Ran the most comfort is still the old home in Rain Alley City.

Luoxian Residence on Luoxian Mountain ranks second, and Cloud Sea Residence on Cloud Sea Cliff ranks third.

As for other residences, Lu Ran isn’t picky, but he doesn’t genuinely find comfort there.

Thinking of Cloud Sea Cliff, Lu Ran naturally recalled Holy Spirit Mountain.

The three thousand disciples of Ran Sect left Tianya Haijiao and returned to their previous sect locations, such as Liyuan Sect, Jingxian Island, Wuji Peak, Mist Rain Lake, and others.

Fully taking over Holy Spirit Mountain, thoroughly rectifying the mountain’s atmosphere.

Stop gathering Holy Spirit Energy, instead, let the Ran Gate Gods specifically create minions to absorb scattered energy in the Mountain Realm, so as not to harm human lives, and to recover Origin Energy.

The disciples have not been brought back to the human world for now. On one hand, it’s due to the complexity and the fear that, once the lies of the God Demon are exposed, the rest of the four major battle areas’ gods and demons might react unpredictably.

On the other hand, Mr. Cong Long proposed a theory - the fire seeds of the Human Clan.

Currently, the Ran Gate Gods have replaced the former Great Xia God-Demon Camp, becoming the main force against the Faceless Jade Venerable Clan, while maintaining a stable battlefield situation.

In the future, Lu Ran will of course have a direct confrontation with the true body of the Faceless Jade Venerable.

Plan for the worst, strive for the best direction.

In the future, if the Ran Sect can truly defeat foreign enemies, conquer other war zones, subdue all gods and demons in the world, and transition in the most stable and smooth manner, bringing people back, opening a new era...

That would be the right thing to do.

Lu Ran followed Mr. Cong Long’s advice.

As for the face-off against the Faceless Jade Venerable, Lu Ran is still patiently waiting, hoping for a hint from the only god in his heart.

"Sigh..." Lu Ran sighed lightly.

When will Lord Immortal Sheep appear?

Since the third day of the twelfth lunar month last year to the first day of June now, it has been almost six months.

"Could be related to the Faceless Jade Venerable," came a whispered voice from behind.

"What?" Lu Ran turned his head to look.

Yan Shuangzi evidently misunderstood, thinking Lu Ran was worrying about the name of the blade, so she finally expressed what she had in mind: "The major future foe of the Ran Sect is the Faceless Jade Venerable.

The gods and demons in other battle areas are not to be worried about. As the master mentioned before, the combined strength of those gods and demons is not stronger than that of the Great Xia gods and demons.

So, this heavy blade could be used specifically to slay the Faceless Jade Venerable."

"Great idea!" Lu Ran’s eyes lit up.

Naming with a specific purpose and cultivating it will naturally give the weapon a greater advantage while growing.

And on the Heavenly Realm Battlefield, there is no shortage of minions of the Faceless Jade Venerable!

Isn’t that all experience?

"You’ve been a great help." Lu Ran twirled the blade with joy and immediately said, "How about ’Jade Shatter’?"

Yan Shuangzi: ???

Are you looking to commit suicide?

Today she thoroughly understood the naming skills of the Sect Master.

Yan Shuangzi did understand what Lu Ran was trying to express, but the name... well, it seemed ominous.

She hesitated and then reminded, "Phrases like ’Better jade shattered than pot whole’ tend to appear only in specific contexts."

"Uh." Lu Ran was instantly stuck.

Seeing Lu Ran’s embarrassed demeanor, Yan Shuangzi’s lips curled slightly: "Perhaps you should listen to the suggestions of the Lady or Mr. Cong Long."

Just as her words fell, a wave of Divine Power emanated from the living room.

Yan Shuangzi flashed out to check, just in time to see a Landing Mirror.

Only to see the unrivaled charm of the Empress breaking through space to come.

Followed by Tian Tian Guard.

"Lady."

"No need for that in private." Jiang Ruyi gestured for the Evil Shadow Guardian to rise, intentionally lowered her voice, "What is he doing?"

"On the balcony outside the master bedroom, pondering the names of swords and blades," Yan Shuangzi replied truthfully.

A hint of a smile appeared on Jiang Ruyi’s cold face. She stepped towards the bedroom only to be embraced by someone ambushed at the doorway.

"You." Jiang Ruyi looked at Lu Ran, both angry and amused.

"Have some time now?" Lu Ran couldn’t resist planting a gentle kiss on her soft, red lips.

"Um!" Jiang Ruyi made no sound, but behind her, Tian Tian stretched out her little hands to cover her eyes.

Jiang Ruyi gently broke free from Lu Ran’s embrace, her cheeks flushed, eyes a bit reproachful:

"Tian Tian wanted to visit home, she just came along with me."

Lu Ran tilted his head, looking through the girl’s fingers at her eyes, teasingly said, "Hello there, Lord God?"

Tian Tian’s little face turned red instantly.

Perhaps when facing the multitudes, she is the high and almighty Divine, but to Lu Ran and Jiang Ruyi, she seems to still be that adorable female classmate.

Lu Ran didn’t tease her anymore, and said with a smile, "Now, Rain Alley City is empty. If you revisit an old place, you must be prepared for the feeling of emptiness."

"Mhm," Tian Tian responded softly, nodding repeatedly, "Well... I’ll head over first, goodbye Lu Ran and Sister Ruyi."

Lu Ran: "..."

Such a polite and proper farewell.

Used to be a good girl, now a good god?

Beside him, Jiang Ruyi softly asked, "Have you decided on a name for the sword and blade yet?"

Lu Ran’s face immediately soured.

"Hehe~" Jiang Ruyi chuckled lightly, letting Lu Ran off, "No rush, take your time to think about it. How about the Emperor Robe? Have you got it?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Ran’s expression turned even more bitter.

In the battle with the Evil Spear Emperor, the Hair Binding Golden Crown shattered along with its owner, but the Emperor Robe escaped unharmed and was taken by Lu Ran.

Now it’s kept inside the Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd and has been resistant to contact for almost three months.

"Don’t worry." Jiang Ruyi softly comforted seeing Lu Ran so troubled, "Since the Emperor Robe chose to stay, it means it acknowledges your ability and status.

The Emperor Robe knows too, its old master recognizes you as well.

Give it more time and invest some effort, help it cross that emotional barrier."

"Mhm..." Lu Ran nodded.

"I have something to tell you."

"What is it?"

"There is an Evil God from Europe who contacted me, wanting to join the Ran Sect."

"Huh??"

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