[Mom, do you have time?]

A sudden heart thought caused the woman in a white dress on Sword One Divine Mountain to slowly open her eyes.

Her eyes, like a deep cold pool, rippled lightly: [Tired, aren't you?]

[Uh... still okay.]

[The Sword Spirit said you worked hard and fainted from exhaustion.]

[Indeed a bit aggressive, but speed is the key in war! I also wanted to gather more leverage before the negotiation with the God Demon Camp on the fifteenth of the twelfth lunar month.] The Cloud Sea Sword Spirit mimicked a child's tone, sounding a bit shy.

On the fifteenth day of the winter month, the God Demon Camp tried to force the mysterious Human Clan through countless tragedies in the human world.

It resulted in the Ran Sect's frantic retaliation!

Completely changing the structure of the Three Realms.

[Accidentally exerted too much force and slept for six or seven days...] The Sword Spirit's voice grew smaller.

Though it didn't mimic perfectly, Qiao Wanjun could imagine her child's mutterings.

But this time, the child didn't manage to make her laugh.

Qiao Wanjun silently lowered her eyelids, overlooking the chaotic battlefield below.

For Ran Sect to successfully complete the task, Qiao Wanjun surely played an indispensable role; she pressed Sword One, even sought to win Sword One over.

Such a crucial move was strategically valuable for the future development of Ran Sect.

But Qiao Wanjun didn't think she did enough, especially when she heard the nearly heartbroken voice of the Cloud Sea Sword Spirit, saying the child passed out...

[Mom? Are you still there?]

[She wants to see you.] Qiao Wanjun suddenly said.

[Who?]

[Sword One.]

"Sword One." Within the Demon Cave Galaxy Bay, Lu Ran murmured thoughtfully, "Alright, I'll head over as soon as possible."

The day of showdown is almost here, Lord Jian Yi's decision is, of course, extremely critical.

Must strive to win her over.

After making up his mind, Lu Ran looked up at his Evil God girlfriend.

Qiao Wanjun communicated quietly with the Sword Spirit, whereas Lu Ran had been conversing with the Cloud Sea Sword.

Jiang Ruyi naturally heard it all and analyzed: "It seems you've obtained the Blood Skull and gained Sword One's approval."

Lu Ran nodded: "I'll have a look! By the way, now that I'm back, you should also consume the Jade Talisman Divine Soul, will you enter the gourd?"

Once the Divine Position is complete, Jiang Ruyi's physical strength and various attributes naturally can be elevated, and the study of merging the Jade Talisman Divine Skill and the Ghost Talisman Evil Technique can begin.

The strength increase will be significant.

"Mm, alright." Jiang Ruyi slightly turned her head toward the Xuan Shuang Guard, "You continue guarding this place, everyone on Divine Mountain is temporarily under your command."

"Yes, Lady." Leng Xushuang bowed with lowered head.

Afterward, Jiang Ruyi picked up the Rebirth Money given by Lu Ran, her figure continuously shrinking.

Just after entering the Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd, she suddenly sent a message: [Don't you have anything left to say to the Jade Talisman?]

[No.] A solitary word, cold and heartless.

Whenever related to the Jade Talisman, Lu Ran always showed a particularly cold side, which was rare.

Consequently, Jiang Ruyi's eyes also turned cold as she activated the Rebirth Money to release the Divine Soul within.

"Jiang... Disciple, wait! I still have important information... stop, stop!!" The dead soul's tone went from flattering to urgent, then to a desperate scream.

Unfortunately, they were separated by two realms.

The expressionless Fairy Jiang couldn't hear Lord God's despairing cries.

The powerful Divine Soul would only serve as a stepping stone for her to ascend to the supreme Divine Position.

Several minutes later, in the northern part of the Third Heaven.

Lu Ran, hiding invisibly, held a delicate golden pouch, standing twenty kilometers south of Sword One Divine Mountain.

He unexpectedly found that Sword One Divine Mountain not only carried drifting frost and snow, but below the mountain, thin wisps of mist swirled.

What is that...?

Lu Ran blinked as he noticed at the foot of the mountain stood a distinct humanoid stone sculpture.

Other humanoid stone sculptures had indistinct features, but this one had no features at all!

In terms of shape, it... well, he seemed to mimic a male.

He was tall and slender, with long hair draped over his shoulders, wearing a wide robe made of white mist, emitting a holy glow, surrounded by lingering mist.

His overall presence was akin to a "Misty Immortal."

The lack of facial features only added to his mystery.

Ninth-level God·Holy Mist?

Lu Ran hadn't interacted much with this god, but he was very familiar with its demonic side—the Fog Shadow Man!

These weak Evil Demons often invaded Rain Alley Town, leaving a deep impression on Lu Ran.

Why has the Holy Mist come to Sword One Divine Mountain?

Seeking refuge?

The key is, did Lord Jian Yi really take it in?

This clearly wasn't Sword One's style... probably Mother had a hand in this.

Lu Ran looked down toward the battlefield, indeed spotting a few large-bodied white mist figures among Sword One's minions.

It seems that the Ninth-level God Demon Holy Mist - Fog Shadow Man has already merged into one.

The Holy Mist minions were also donned in flowing white mist robes, emanating a faint white mist, providing slight healing effects to Sword One's minions.

Lu Ran flew around the Divine Mountain and on the north side saw a different world.

Here, there was no trace of mist, but there were silver-white flower leaves gently falling.

Ninth-level God Demon·Cold Silver Flower - Moon Laurel?

This group of God and Demon had also merged into one, and the minions formed a beautiful scenery.

Row upon row of Moon Laurel trees were stunningly beautiful, their branches full with Cold Silver Flowers resembling full moons.

Goodness~

Sword One truly was magnanimous, taking in two of the lowest-level God and Demon.

On the other hand, the mountain top and below were like two different worlds.

The peak was peaceful, while below the mountain was incredibly chaotic, with swords weaving, petals and mist drifting.

It's clear, Lord Sword One truly loves tranquility!

Not even the Faceless Jade Venerable Clan flies up the mountain anymore! They wisely engage in battle below, drawing upon the Dead Souls of the God Demon Minions right where they stand.

Their behavior seemed as if they feared angering Lord Jian Yi, worried she might personally act and reclaim all the resources...

"These two Gods and Demons are weak and have no support; they've come seeking protection from Lord Jian Yi," Cloud Sea Sword Spirit suddenly spoke up, "Jian Yi's attitude remains unchanged—cold and indifferent, ignoring them."

Lu Ran: "..."

They certainly were without support!

Moon Laurel and Cold Silver Flower originally belonged to the Star Moon Divine Mountain, whose leaders such as Star Official and Moon Spirit were destroyed by your son...

Sword Spirit: "I exchanged a few words with Lord Jian Yi; she neither agreed nor opposed, so I stepped forward to keep the Holy Mist and Cold Silver Flower."

Indeed, the Ninth-level God Demons were truly humble.

Practically like dogs without a home.

The forces of the Northwest and Central South should be recruiting heavily, yet in this situation, both forces disdain to even glance at them?

Of course, it can't be excluded that the two have decided to pledge allegiance to the strongest God.

Lu Ran's heart stirred: "Could they be spies sent by the other two forces?"

"I had them display their God and Demon Residue, and questioned their pasts; they should be clean." Sword Spirit relayed Qiao Wanjun's words, "And besides, even if they were before, they won't be in the future."

Before Lu Ran could say anything, Qiao Wanjun spoke again:

"If Ranran doesn't like them, I'll cut them down."

Lu Ran's mouth formed an O shape!

So ruthless?

For a moment, Lu Ran almost thought he was conversing with Lord Immortal Sheep.

No, that's not right!

Lord Immortal Sheep's voice was deep, often accompanied by a cold sneer, sending shivers down the spine.

Whereas mom's voice is pleasant to the ear~

Moreover, her coldness is toward Gods and Demons, whereas to me, isn't this love... Well, perhaps a bit doting.

To execute Gods and Demons, she said she would...

"No need, no need!" Lu Ran quickly replied, "This is fine, the Sword One Divine Mountain accepting Gods and Demons is a good signal."

[Yes.] At the Divine Mountain Peak, Qiao Wanjun nodded gently with satisfaction.

She thought so too.

That's why she personally stepped forward to take in the Gods and Demons.

Clearly, the child has grown considerably, even if still holding deep-seated resentment towards the Gods and Demons, he understands the wisdom of his actions.

[Follow me.] As Qiao Wanjun's thoughts transmitted, she sensed an Energy Fluctuation beside her.

Qiao Wanjun slowly turned and walked toward the mountain.

Lu Ran followed closely, soon spotting a narrow entrance.

The two walked one after the other into the tunnel, suddenly, Qiao Wanjun's naturally lowered hand brushed against a sword hilt.

The residual warmth of his palm still lingered on it.

But quickly, in her cold palm, the warm sword hilt crystallized with a thin layer of Frost Snow.

"Buzz~" The Cloud Sea Dust Clearing Sword suppressed its surging emotions, gently humming.

Qiao Wanjun lowered her head, extending two slender fingers to softly stroke the blade: "At last."

"Buzz!" The Cloud Sea Dust Clearing Sword could no longer contain its excitement, trembling more and more violently.

"I will first take him to talk with Lord Jian Yi." Qiao Wanjun said in a low voice.

Only then did the Cloud Sea Dust Clearing Sword gradually calm down.

Qiao Wanjun habitually wore the sword at her waist, saying, "Let's go."

As her words just fell, another small money pouch was handed into her grasp.

The Third Heaven is inherently dark, the long and narrow mountain tunnel even blacker, yet the dark golden money pouch emitted a faint gleam.

Qiao Wanjun furrowed her brow slightly: "Ranran..."

Her words abruptly halted.

Using the glow of the dark gold, Qiao Wanjun saw inside the money pouch, filled with little Stone Sculpture figures.

Each upturned face appearing both strange and familiar.

"Sect... Sect Master!" Yan Chou spoke with a trembling voice.

The man, over forty, instantly reddened his eyes, looking at the one whom countless Cloud Sea Sect disciples deeply revered and also dearly missed.

"Master Qiao!" The Leng siblings and Wuya respectfully knelt in reverence, gazing up at the massive face overshadowing the pouch opening.

"Sect Master!" A sincere smile graced the weathered face of Huangfu Zhao.

"Hahaha! Sect Master!" Xiang Wang raised both hands high, waving repeatedly, bursting out in laughter.

The laughter wasn't as mad as before, containing only pure joy.

Infecting everyone around.

"Yes." Qiao Wanjun's voice was small and soft, that resilient yet utterly cold heart unexpectedly filled with a pang of sorrow.

Friends of old.

After so many years apart, seeing these figures once more made her hand holding the pouch tremble ever so slightly.

The last meeting... it felt like a lifetime ago.

Qiao Wanjun closed the pouch, holding the small money pouch in her palm, then turned, with the light from the Blood Crystal Mask, gently gazed into her child's eyes.

"There is a woman you might not know; she is Uncle Zheng Qingshan's wife, named Yin Yan."

Qiao Wanjun raised her hand, gently touching Lu Ran's face, her eyes filled with complexity, her thumb brushing repeatedly across the uneven Blood Crystal Mask.

"I'm sorry, but these are all I have." Lu Ran spoke in a muffled voice.

"Yes." Qiao Wanjun's face hidden behind the veil forced a faint smile.

It was strained.

And bitter.

She slowly stepped closer, gently embracing Lu Ran, her thin lips nearing his ear, whispering with icy words:

"There won't be many Gods and Demons left either."

"Buzz!!!"

The Third-tier Divine Weapon at Qiao Wanjun's waist, the Cloud Sea Dust Clearing Sword, suddenly trembled violently.

In the sky thick with clouds, Fog Dragon Rolls howled downward.

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