Third Heaven, Southeast Front.

The scene here remains unchanged, the flames of war raging endlessly.

Looking out, countless valiant female warriors create an insurmountable grand wall with bronze barriers and the crisscrossing weapons that fill the sky.

The battle cries from the Nu Ying tribe, mingling with the flapping of the Faceless Jade Venerable's robes, fill the battlefield.

In one second, the Faceless Jade Venerable shattered like jade and died.

In the next, Nu Ying's minions painted the land with blood.

Victory and defeat, life and death.

Constantly alternating, like a needle against a wheat stalk.

On the defense line that stretched as far as the eye could see, stood a unique presence, identical in appearance to Nu Ying's minions but with an ethereal body, reaching an astounding height of two hundred and seventy-eight meters.

She was a giant who held up the sky, also a Stabilizing Needle on the battlefield—Nu Ying's Mirage!

This phantasmal mirage held an actual crimson blade in hand.

Whenever she charged alone deep into enemy lines, the great blade left a trail of scarlet across the world, slaying foes like cutting through grass.

A sight to make anyone's blood surge!

"Hmm?" Suddenly, Nu Ying's Mirage paused.

Under her heroic eyebrows, a pair of sharp eyes glanced at the blade in her hand—Chi Ji.

"Buzz~"

The nearly two-hundred-meter-long Chi Ji blade trembled softly.

Nu Ying retreated, her ethereal form passing through the defense line, her keen eyes gradually growing puzzled.

The Divine Weapon in her hand was always quiet.

Now what is this...?

Nu Ying's Mirage hovered in midair, allowing the Chi Ji blade to guide her hand, pointing into the northwest.

She finally knew, from that direction, a Divine Weapon had suddenly appeared.

A weapon daring to challenge the authority of Chi Ji, aiming to shatter it and seize its domain!

Full of aggressive intent!

"Let it come." Nu Ying was unafraid, instead, a hint of expectation appeared on her heroic face.

She turned to the frontline and charged again.

One minute... ten minutes... half an hour...

It was unclear how much time passed, Nu Ying once more broke through the enemy camp, retreating back to the defense line.

She squinted, turning to gaze northwest.

That Divine Weapon, wherever it came from, hadn't moved since it appeared.

It seemed to be waiting for their side to approach.

Chi Ji had early on fallen silent, only alerting its master once when the enemy Divine Weapon appeared, ignoring it thereafter.

Even though the opponent persisted in provocation.

The two Divine Weapons couldn't communicate spiritually, yet the enemy's weapon continued attacking Chi Ji's status through the domain.

Though futile,

as long as Chi Ji remained intact, the opponent would naturally not reign supreme.

Yet, Nu Ying's fighting spirit was boundless!

In tune with Chi Ji, she sensed the challenge.

Nu Ying's Mirage gazed at the northwest, quietly contemplating for some time, and suddenly a grand stone sculpture descended from the vortex above the Divine Mountain—Nu Ying's true form!

"Rumble!"

With deafening roars, the Divine Sculpture of Nu Ying fell heavily upon the Divine Mountain, and for a moment, the shouts of Nu Ying's minions at the defense line grew even more intense!

Nu Ying's Mirage took one glance at her true form, then wielded Chi Ji and swiftly flew toward the northwest.

Meanwhile, beyond a hundred kilometers from Nu Ying's Divine Mountain, in a desolate silent land.

Amidst the dim sky, a young man, shrouded in shadow, stood within a thick sea of fog.

In front of him, a finely crafted Black Luminous Stone Blade hovered.

Due to lack of tangible contact between the man and the blade, the Silent Night Blade was not included within the scope of effective concealment offered by the Divine Technique: Wolf Concealment, remaining exposed in aura and energy fluctuations.

Naturally, Silent Night was within Nu Ying's Divine Weapon's perception range.

[It's coming.]Rarely did Silent Night Blade pass along a thought.

"So it's just Nu Ying..." A soft sigh escaped Lu Ran's lips as he smiled and shook his head.

If it were Jade Talisman or Spiritual Fortune, given their nature, they would likely never readily go to battle.

As he pondered, Lu Ran glanced toward the southeastern sky.

The dim sky could not obscure his discerning eyes, nor could it hide the Evil Shadow Guardian's gaze.

[Master, Nu Ying is headed your way! Just as Cong Long anticipated, she's using her Divinity Mirage.]

[The defense line is too crucial, there's no way her true form would leave.] Lu Ran replied softly, then asked, [Any tails?]

[It appears there's none, only Nu Ying's Mirage.] Yan Shuangzi, also hidden, followed Nu Ying's Mirage all the way.

In her shallow palm lines, a small Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd was embedded.

Though small, the creature inside was certainly no less in size than the Evil Shadow Guardian!

Lu Ran claimed to go solo, but how could the Ran Sect's members allow their leader to take risks alone?

As no one was sure whether Nu Ying's Divine Weapon Domain could seal the entrance to the God Demon Sculpture Garden, several warriors of the Ran Sect were placed inside the little Fire Phoenix's belly.

If things went awry, the gods within the gourd would certainly emerge in full force.

"Hoo~" Lu Ran finally revealed his form.

Yet as he appeared, he seemed somewhat pitiable, as the thick fog of Third Heaven even submerged his chest.

And as Nu Ying's Mirage approached, the human clan appeared even more humble and insignificant.

"Wow..." Lu Ran looked up at the approaching Divinity Mirage, softly exclaiming in awe.

No matter how many times he looked, he never adapted to the visual impact brought by this battlefield general.

The severely damaged black armor, an exceptionally upright posture.

Her entire body was enveloped with a strong aura of heroism, filling the whole sky and earth.

Her flying speed was swift, and the long red ribbon tied behind her head fluttered, as if tearing a long wound in the overcast sky.

Beneath her sword-like brows, her sharp eyes gazed over, the look in them carrying endless pressure, enveloping the insignificant beings.

Lu Ran was observing the gods, and they were doing the same to him.

Nu Ying didn't recognize this human young man, but she could sense his considerable strength.

Heavenly Realm, without a doubt.

He also possessed quite a few Divine Weapons, and even owned two Fourth Rank Divine Weapons comparable to the Silent Night Blade.

Fourth Rank?!

It seems this is indeed the human the God Demons have been frantically searching for.

Nu Ying remained expressionless, only paying closer attention.

The young man was dressed in feather-like clothing and sashes, exuding an ethereal immortal aura, and the Blood Crystal Stone mask on his face added a touch of sinister allure.

Disregarding all external items, the young man in her eyes had already turned into a blade!

Extremely sharp, dazzling and radiant.

"Kneel."

Nu Ying looked down upon the tiny ant, her voice faintly speaking with a majestic heavenly might.

"Hehe." Lu Ran chuckled, raising his hand above the sea of mist, sweeping it across to his chest, "If I kneel, Lord God won't be able to see me."

Nu Ying silently looked at the dazzling blade.

Hmm... that's the attitude he ought to have.

Lu Ran's muffled voice came from the mask: "Since I dare to challenge you, why bother testing me?"

Nu Ying's phantom hand stroked the blood-colored giant blade, faintly saying, "Commendable courage."

"Likewise."

Nu Ying gazed downward.

Lu Ran shrugged his shoulders: "You know in recent months, God Demons have been wildly slaughtered by humans, and you still dare to come to battle?"

Nu Ying had always maintained a solemn demeanor, but now she also smiled.

In that distinctive stance, there was a unique pride, or some kind of warrior's honor, bright and dazzling:

"You dare to issue a challenge, how could I not honor the invitation?"

Undeniably, Lu Ran was indeed moved by such charisma, and the Ran Sect indeed used Nu Ying's unique background to formulate a series of plans.

But at this moment, Lu Ran's words were unforgiving: "Oh, that's right! You are a remnant shadow, you won't die whether you win or lose."

With that, he lightly sighed: "It's just a pity that your Divine Weapon, after you die, will be shattered by me."

Nu Ying suddenly narrowed her eyes, that sharp gaze stabbing into Lu Ran's heart like a knife.

Lu Ran couldn't help but shudder, suddenly gripping the Silent Night Blade tightly, changing the topic: "Those God Demons were all killed by me."

Nu Ying was silent for a moment, then faintly responded: "So?"

Clearly, Lu Ran's words did not surprise the other party.

Before Nu Ying came to battle, she had already considered this aspect, and when she realized a mere human possessed two Fourth Rank Divine Weapons...

Everything was already settled.

In this world, most Divine Weapons are akin to ordinary objects, almost all stopping at First or Second Rank.

A rare few are fortunate enough to reach Third Rank.

But to God Demons, they are still mere scrap metal.

Divine Weapons, being strongly connected to the Master of Divine Weapon, need the Master to elevate and enhance their growth potential to reach Fourth Rank.

Some things cannot be achieved through effort alone.

This requires tremendous luck, abundant experience, and insight.

It requires desires far beyond what all beings can comprehend.

It requires a heart and wish that can take you to the highest heavens, nurture you, shape you, and coat you with a sheen of divinity.

Some demands, some qualities, even the current God Demons no longer possess.

Over the long ages, such spiritedness had already been completely lost.

"You seem not to care much?" Lu Ran asked.

Nu Ying softly gazed at the human youth: "You came specifically to find me, didn't you calculate this?"

Lu Ran raised an eyebrow slightly.

It was obvious that Nu Ying came with the intention to negotiate.

It makes sense, another Divine Weapon causing domain conflict likely comes from the Human Clan.

And at the present stage, humans are also crazily hunting the God Demon faction. In this situation, suddenly a Divine Weapon appears more than a hundred kilometers outside Nu Ying's Divine Mountain, unmoving, boldly provoking...

Since Nu Ying gladly accepted the invitation, she must have stepped into the trap willingly.

"The more you kill, the more united they will become." Nu Ying lowered her eyelids, her fingertips gently stroking the Silent Night Blade.

"No matter how united, their nature is hard to change." Lu Ran spoke.

Nu Ying quietly polished the blade without a word.

Lu Ran: "I want to end this chaotic era, and I want to completely shatter the Faceless Jade Venerable! Lady Nu Ying, do you think you and I could fight side by side?"

"You, fight alongside me?" Nu Ying looked at the ambitious human youth.

"I have already accomplished many feats, isn't that enough to catch your attention? Do I need to go slay a First-class God?"

Nu Ying let her hand fall, the nearly two-hundred-meter scarlet giant blade, seemingly connecting heaven and earth, its tip pointing directly at the tiny life in the sea of mist:

"The First-class God you speak of, would likely not survive under my blade."

Lu Ran suddenly chuckled.

He stepped forward, his small figure standing under the blade tip, tilting his head slightly, looking along the long blade towards the sky, word by word:

"I'll try."

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