CHAPTER 1107: CHAPTER 1034: BLACK ROSE

The name "Mending a Broken Mirror" is obviously inappropriate.

After Lu Ran firmly refused, Qiao Yuansi began to brainstorm again, thinking long and hard.

The mischievous one quieted down for the moment, and Jiang Ruyi aptly asked, "What did you discuss with Lord Immortal Sheep?"

With just one sentence, she rendered Lu Ran silent.

Jiang Ruyi keenly noticed that, at the sound of the words "Immortal Sheep," Lu Ran seemed to grow tense.

"What’s wrong?" Jiang Ruyi took a few steps forward and gently held Lu Ran’s arm.

Lu Ran gazed distantly at the battlefield, and after a moment of silence, he said, "Have you noticed that the Faceless Jade Venerable has made no unusual moves?

She is just as she was when All Gods controlled Da Xia, and remains so today."

Such a way of changing the topic is clumsy.

However, Fairy Jiang was willing to go along, softly saying, "Indeed, things are quite fine this way. The energy income of the soldiers stationed at each Divine Mountain far exceeds their expenditure."

Lu Ran spoke solemnly, "Do you think the Faceless Jade Venerable is waiting."

"Waiting?"

"Yes! The Burning Gate’s soldiers are united, having just unified Da Xia, the momentum is strong," Lu Ran said seriously, "but morale has its highs and lows, and so does enthusiasm."

Jiang Ruyi retorted, "With you leading the Burning Gate, it would be very difficult for anyone to desire complacency."

"Ruyi, we always consider things from the perspective of the Human Clan, believing that ten or eight years is already a long time, and forty or fifty years is a lifetime."

Jiang Ruyi immediately understood his meaning.

Lu Ran held her in his embrace, smoothing her long, waterfall-like black hair with one hand, "The Burning Gate is now united like iron, not something easily broken.

But time will wear us down, making our hearts gradually decay.

No matter how much disdain and contempt we harbor for the God Demon, one day, we may become just as deplorable."

Beside them, Qiao Yuansi’s face lost its smile, secretly listening to the heavy topic.

Jiang Ruyi rested her chin gently on Lu Ran’s shoulder, speaking softly, "Nu Ying has existed for so long and is still a warrior full of spirit and vigor."

This example is indeed excellent.

It strikes directly at Lu Ran’s heart!

In fact, Lord Immortal Sheep is also a good example.

The grave is also steadfastly guarded, persisting through eternal ages...

"You are that kind of existence, like Nu Ying, I’m certain of it," Jiang Ruyi’s voice was gentle, "The God Demons are each fighting on their own, but the Burning Gate is entirely different, with all the gods surrounding you.

Look at the composition of the Burning Gate disciples.

Those Divine Generals recruited in the Mountain Realm, the Heavenly Generals in the Heavenly Realm, your classmates and teammates in the Human World, and family with blood ties to you."

Jiang Ruyi displayed a gentle smile, "Each one of them has different stories with you, all closely connected to you as the Lord of Gods and Demons.

The Ran Gate Gods may decay, I won’t deny it.

But as long as you’re here for a day, they’ll exist by your will."

"Exactly!" Qiao Yuansi couldn’t help but interject, "Not to mention they all recognize you and are loyal to you. Let’s put it bluntly...

If any individual or group dares to have issues or rebel against you, the other groups won’t allow it!"

Lu Ran: "..."

It even reached equilibrium?

From this perspective, the elders of the Cheng Family on Luoxian Mountain, entirely belonging to the Immortal Sheep Sect and also having a direct line with Lu Ran, indeed should hold a Divine Position.

"No need to overthink," Jiang Ruyi softly advised.

Lu Ran felt rather helpless and said, "I think the battle between the Burning Gate and the Faceless Jade Venerable should happen sooner rather than later. What do you think?"

"Haha," Jiang Ruyi couldn’t help but laugh.

The plot reveals itself?

Turns out that’s what you wanted to say.

Lu Ran continued, "Now that the Heavenly Realm Battlefield has stabilized, we are united, with great cohesion and combat power!

We should seize the momentum and eliminate the greatest threat in this world!"

Jiang Ruyi pondered, "Uncle is still recovering, Aunt is also waiting for Sword One to step down. The few like Yutang, Manni, and Yiren in the Holy Spirit Mountain are at the Sea Realm Peak and could ascend to the Heavenly Realm at any moment."

"Hmm," Lu Ran contemplated briefly.

The more God Demons the Burning Gate has, the greater their chances.

Jiang Ruyi advised, "You should focus on the Heavenly Realm Battlefield and train the Venerable Slayer Blade. Your good friend Deng Yutang might inherit the Divine Position next month."

Lu Ran: "..."

Qiao Yuansi chimed in repeatedly, "Right, right, brother, fight at the Heavenly Realm Battlefield first, don’t explore beyond the world yet... it sounds terrifying there."

"Exploration is a must," Lu Ran’s tone was unwavering.

The sudden seriousness in his words silenced Qiao Yuansi.

Perhaps realizing his tone was harsh, Lu Ran reached out to ruffle her hair and added, "Let me tell you something, could you and Ruyi help me deliberate?"

"What is it?"

"The issue of Divine Positions for Cheng Yi and Cheng Li, those two elders..." Lu Ran discussed, acknowledging the plan of temporarily training the blade in the Heavenly Realm and shifted the topic.

Before the trio could deliberate further, a sudden wave of Divine Power surged from behind.

Lu Ran turned his head, seeing a Charm Shadow appearing on the empty stone fingers of the Immortal Jasmine Divine Sculpture, "Master, Lady."

The Evil Shadow has returned!

Lu Ran immediately showed interest, "Has the Eternal Night Rider come back?"

Yan Shuangzi stepped forward, taking a Magic Artifact-Hundred Treasures Bag from her bosom.

Lu Ran took it, just about to open it, then turned to look at Jiang Ruyi.

"What?" Jiang Ruyi slightly raised her eyebrow.

"This European knight is here for you, the Empress." Lu Ran stuffed the exquisite little golden purse into her hand.

Jiang Ruyi looked at Lu Ran with a half-smile, then glanced down at the purse and resumed her expressionless demeanor.

"Open it." She said calmly.

The cold tone made Lu Ran shiver.

Being in private contact too often would always unknowingly make him forget the nature of the Lady of Burning Gate.

The purse automatically opened, revealing a dim stone sculpture inside.

Evidently another Evil Sculpture of about 270 to 280 meters, yet placed in the Magic Artifact-Hundred Treasures Bag, it looked like a tiny toy soldier.

"Wow!" Qiao Yuansi edged closer, her eyes sparkling brightly.

Even though the stone sculpture’s color was dim, it didn’t diminish its captivating aura!

For Lu Ran and other purebred Great Xia people, this European knight exuded an exotic vibe from head to toe.

From his build, the Eternal Night Fallen Rider was a tall and burly man.

He wore ancient and ornate knight plate armor, covered in scars, seemingly proclaiming his bygone battlegrounds.

Qiao Yuansi knew this was pure black metal plate armor.

Because she had specifically checked the appearance of Evil Demon--Eternal Night Fallen Rider’s minions online and also read a lot of reviews.

European believers said that the armor of the Eternal Night Fallen Rider was forged from "solidified midnight," and at the moment you encounter the Fallen Rider, your life would also be forever solidified in the night.

It felt quite romantic~

The pure black armor, besides the scars, was also engraved with strange reliefs, perhaps some kingdom’s emblem or flag?

The entire body of the Eternal Night Knight was enclosed in armor, including the head.

The same pure black helmet was fully enclosed, with a T-shaped slit as the faceplate, hiding a pair of pupil-less pure black eyeballs inside.

Of course, all of the aforementioned "black" belonged to either the Evil Demon Minion or the remnants of the Evil God.

The stone sculpture of the Eternal Night Knight itself shares the exact same material as the Great Xia Gods and Demons, with identical hues.

"Tsk, quite cool actually," Lu Ran whispered, suddenly noticing a gaze always fixed on his face.

He turned his head, immediately locking eyes with Yan Shuangzi.

And saw the deep concern in her eyes.

Lu Ran was a bit puzzled, unaware of the source of such a gaze. Just about to ask, he suddenly realized something.

Heh,

are you guys truly best friends?

Deng Yuxiang has Smoke Green Gauze, Yan Shuangzi has the Shadow Guard Team!

The shadow guards secretly protecting Lu Ran were all believers from the Evil Shadow Sect.

[Are they my personal guards, or your spies?] Lu Ran calmly watched the Evil Shadow Guardian.

Yan Shuangzi’s heart tightened, lowering her head, she said: [Master, I...]

[Alright, alright, I know you’re concerned about me.] Lu Ran said helplessly, [Tell the Shadow Guards to keep quiet, my mind is muddled, haven’t figured some things out yet.]

[Yes.] Yan Shuangzi replied softly, swallowing all her concerned words back.

"Do you pledge allegiance to me?" An icy voice echoed, drawing Lu Ran’s attention.

He heard the faint sound of "creak, creak."

Lu Ran looked toward the purse, only to see the Eternal Night Fallen Rider placing a hand on his chest, kneeling down on one knee, his plate armor making a slight creaking noise.

"You dared to come alone, I see your capability and determination." Jiang Ruyi looked down at the small knight, saying blandly, "But my subordinates are not so easy to become."

"Creak, creak~"

The Eternal Night Fallen Rider slowly raised his hand, spreading fingers covered with armored gloves, and gently held a flower.

It was a rose.

But a pure black one, with petals in a semi-withered state, seemingly in a stage of gradual decay.

"Oh?" Qiao Yuansi blinked, instinctively looking at Lu Ran.

Lu Ran: ???

ber!

What are you doing?

Do you really think this ruler doesn’t exist?

[This is a Magic Artifact, a top-level one.] The Black Gold Emperor Robe suddenly transmitted a heart thought.

"Oh?" Lu Ran looked at the rose again, suddenly feeling more pleasing... Wait!

What if it’s a top-level magical artifact?

It’s still a rose!

"Master, Lady," Yan Shuangzi spoke up to introduce, "This is a Fourth-class Magical Artifact--Withered Rose, capable of withering all things.

Especially effective in polluting and corroding substances like Divine and Evil Sculptures, Faceless Jade Venerable.

The Eternal Night Fallen Rider is presenting it as a gift, expressing allegiance.

Also hoping this magical artifact can help the Ran Sect defeat the Faceless Jade Venerable."

The more he listened, the brighter Lu Ran’s eyes became!

They say it’s better to act on impulse, he directly reached into the small purse and said repeatedly: "Good! What a loyal Ran Sect Grand Knight!

This flower shall be presented to your king!"

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