Lu Ran welcomed a rare moment of leisure.
Ever since he entered the realm of the Holy Spirit Mountain, he had been continuously on the move, leading everyone to the north and south, performing tasks everywhere.
Now, taking the opportunity to establish a base, he could finally take a rest.
When he said rest, in fact, Lu Ran was devoting himself to cultivation.
He planned to set out to sea once Cloud Sea Cliff took shape.
Cloud Sea Cliff.
This was the name Lu Ran gave to the base.
The realm of the Holy Spirit Mountain was often shrouded in a sea of clouds, especially in coastal areas, where the sun, moon, and stars were rarely seen. The name seemed quite fitting.
But the words "Cloud Sea" did not originate from the natural scenery.
Rather, it came from Lu Ran's sword—Cloud Sea Dust Clear.
Lu Ran also wanted to use these two words to constantly remind himself of his lifelong pursuit.
What is the significance of the Ran Sect's existence?
In the blink of an eye, half a month passed, and under Xun Yifei's efforts, several buildings were added to the base.
The general direction of Cloud Sea Cliff was high in the east and low in the west.
In the central area, a council hall was built.
Further west were two camps belonging to the Ghost General Clan and the Night Charm Clan, cleverly hidden within the mountains and forests.
Lu Ran's residence was situated at a higher spot, but it was within a small mountain depression, surrounded by rocks on three sides, with lush trees in the forest, and a small courtyard in front of the house.
Quiet and secluded.
Not far from the door, one could see the cliff overlooking the sea.
The cliff was named Cloud Sea, so naturally, the residence was called Cloud Sea Residence.
The residences of Cong Long and Nightmare, the two guardians, were located in the woods near the Cloud Sea Residence.
According to Yu Changsheng, a guardian could have many powers and duties, but most importantly, they were to be a good bodyguard.
And on this day, the movement caused by the bodyguards disturbed Lu Ran's focused cultivation.
"This?"
Lu Ran walked out of the house, looking up at the sea of clouds in the sky.
At this moment, a large amount of mist was descending from the sky, rushing towards Cloud Sea Cliff.
A breakthrough advancement?
Lu Ran first felt a surge of joy, then a hint of confusion.
Looking at the exact location where the mist gathered, it seemed like it was at Big Nightmare's residence?
Deng Yuxiang advanced again?
It can't be that fast... Oh, right! Yan Shuangzi!
Lu Ran was overjoyed, cursing himself for being slow. How could such a big commotion be caused by a small rank advancement?
[Big Nightmare?]
[Shuangzi has entered a breakthrough state.] Deng Yuxiang's tone carried a hint of delight, immediately reporting the situation.
Hearing this, Lu Ran was equally delighted.
This powerful swordsman who had fallen to the River Realm·Fifth Rank was about to return to the River Realm?
[I'll take you to the seclusion room] While conveying this message in his mind, Lu Ran directly flashed into Deng Yuxiang's courtyard.
Just as Deng Yuxiang was supporting Yan Shuangzi, hurriedly walking out the door.
"Come!" Lu Ran hurriedly summoned the Ancient Bronze Mirror, transforming it into a full-length mirror.
The three stepped into the mirror one after another, and behind the mirror was the mountain's interior.
Inside the mountain of Cloud Sea Cliff, several seclusion rooms were hidden!
This too was proposed by Yu Changsheng.
In the realm of the Holy Spirit Mountain, whenever one makes a breakthrough, it might bring about a huge disaster!
The previous incident during Deng Yuxiang's breakthrough was the best example.
A disciple of the Sword One One Sect was just passing by. Upon detecting the abnormal energy in the heaven and earth, they immediately came over to search the mountain painstakingly, determined to ruin others' prospects!
But the commotion caused by the Human Clan's advancement couldn't be concealed.
This turned the joyous event of a breakthrough into a cause for universal worry.
Many have fallen due to breakthroughs and advancements.
What the Ran Sect could do was to hide Yan Shuangzi, to protect her as much as possible.
[You just stay here with her.] Lu Ran ordered, [Just like last time, don't come out no matter what happens outside, protect her well.]
[Yes!] Deng Yuxiang immediately responded.
Lu Ran opened the Transmission Mirror directly and went to find Luo Divine General.
When Lu Ran returned to Cloud Sea Cliffs with Luo Ying, the anomaly in the sky was already quite substantial!
Streams of mist, resembling "Fog Dragon Rolls," slowly rotated, connecting the sky and the sea cliff.
"Sect Leader!"
"Sect Leader!" In front of the council hall, the Ran Sect members finally awaited Lu Ran.
Lu Ran directly issued orders: "Luo Divine General, head over there, where the highest tree on the cliff, there's a specially built perch for you.
Anything attempting to approach here, no need to question, kill them without mercy!
Xun, you guard the sea in the east!"
Lu Ran simultaneously opened two Transmission Mirrors, sending Xun Luo and his wife to their respective garrison spots.
Then, he led the people towards the west side, arranging the Evil Demon troops.
As the leader, Jing Hong, led ten Ghost Generals and eighteen Night Charms to various sentry spots.
"Such a scale of the sky phenomenon, it's too conspicuous." Yu Changsheng sighed.
Even a small rank advancement in the River Realm or Sea Realm would at most attract a lot of mist.
But for a breakthrough advancement in the Great Realm, the mist even twists into Fog Dragon Rolls, pointing particularly clearly.
"Who can blame it for being the first step towards becoming a god." Lu Ran felt helpless but had to accept.
The River Realm·Fifth Rank to the River Realm·First Rank indeed marked the transition from a human to a god.
Yan Shuangzi was even more special, she fell from the Divine Altar and ascended again...
Even at this moment, Lu Ran found it unbelievable!
Why?
Back then, when Yan Shuangzi was forced to tear up the contract, her body suffered quite a severe backlash!
This...?
Was it because, for more than half a month, with the help of Yu Changsheng, a great physician of the Sea Realm, Yan Shuangzi's body and mind were healed daily?
No matter how skillful Yu Changsheng was, he couldn't help Yan Shuangzi reconstruct her Dao Heart!
In just over half a month, had Yan Shuangzi stabilized her Mental Realm?
"Simply incredible." Lu Ran murmured.
"What?" Yu Changsheng asked, puzzled.
"The quality of Yan Shuangzi is too terrifying and too resilient! After enduring so much suffering, she's so quickly back on her feet..."
"Has the Sect Leader considered that it might be because of you?"
"Hmm?" Lu Ran looked at Yu Changsheng.
Yu Changsheng gazed at the sky phenomenon, sighing: "Without you, Ms. Yan might never have gotten back on her feet in this lifetime."
"Hmm..."
"I also heard that previously in the Human World, the interaction between the Sect Leader and Ms. Yan wasn't much, and the friendship wasn't deep, but until now, the Sect Leader should realize one thing."
"What is it?"
"Ms. Yan has already signed a contract with the Sect Leader, following and worshipping you. Her level of faith in the Sect Leader may be deeper and more devout than even the Nightmare Guardian."
Lu Ran: "..."
Yu Changsheng softly said: "How difficult is it to regain confidence? It's even more difficult to reunite the Dao Heart.
But Ms. Yan did it.
This naturally requires extreme emotions and an extreme psychological state."
Lu Ran opened his mouth but didn't know what to say.
Yu Changsheng analyzed: "This situation indeed can occur with Ms. Yan because she has had an extremely special experience, which we cannot empathize with or understand."
Undoubtedly, Yan Shuangzi is someone who was completely torn apart.
Whether in body or mind.
And Lu Ran's appearance pieced her back together.
The so-called extreme psychological state originated from this, didn't it?
Yu Changsheng looked at Lu Ran, half as a caution and half as a suggestion: "Extreme people will naturally do extreme things!
She obeys the Sect Leader's every command, and the Sect Leader still needs to guide and restrain her well."
"I understand." Lu Ran, with complex feelings, gazed towards the western sky.
Yu Changsheng then shifted the topic, saying: "Cloud Sea Cliff is located at the boundary of the Holy Spirit Mountain. Most creatures engage in activities inland, and few are willing to approach the sea.
There are no power organizations around us, perhaps, Ms. Yan can advance smoothly."
"Thank you for your kind words, sir." Lu Ran nodded.
Yu Changsheng's words were indeed effective.
Lu Ran's feelings were no longer complex, leaving only concern!
He silently absorbed the abundant energy from heaven and earth, waiting for any possible invaders.
And this wait lasted until nightfall...
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