The air was filled with an eerie silence.
Everyone stared blankly at the scene, unable to come to their senses for a long time.
Could such a terrifying bear demon have died so easily?
With the toughness of its physical body, any ordinary Taoist technique would have been as effective as tickling it. Yet, it had been cleaved in half by Li Ran's spear!
This couldn't be a dream, could it?
The massive corpse on the ground, the continuous gushing of blood like a fountain, and the trees haphazardly collapsing around...
All of it told everyone what had just occurred.
Xiao Qingge looked at Li Ran, dressed in pristine white clothes, her throat tightening.
Compared to the bear demon, this man seemed to be the real monster!
Li Ran put away the Cloud Feather Spear, and the white light in his palm quietly dissipated.
That bear demon was indeed a formidable beast.
Ordinary Taoist techniques would never have penetrated its defenses, and even a Golden Core expert wouldn't dare to take its full-strength palm strike head-on, lest they face quite a high chance of taking a fatal injury.
In the outer perimeter of these Ten Thousand Mountains, it was undoubtedly a boss-like existence.
Unfortunately, it had encountered Li Ran.
The Demonic Light-Dispelling Fist was the bane of all demonic and evil entities, coupled with the sharp and unyielding spear intent of the Cloud Feather Spear.
With naught but a single spear thrust, a life would be taken!
...
The disciples of the Hidden Gauze Sect were the first to react, cheering as they rushed towards Li Ran.
"Lord Holy Son is too powerful!"
"Oh my god, I was almost scared to death just now!"
"That giant bear demon, it was actually cleaved in half directly!"
"Lord Holy Son is the best!"
...
Due to having survived almost certain death, their faces were filled with the joy of someone who can see the light of another day.
And due to what Li Ran has done, the way they looked at Li Ran was full of admiration and adoration.
If nothing unexpected happened, this batch of disciples would become his die-hard fans...
"Lord Holy Son!"
Lu Xinran plunged into his embrace, her delicate body trembling slightly. "Wuwuwu~ I was so scared just now. I was so worried about you..."
"Is that so?"
"Mmm!"
Lu Xinran cried with pear blossoms in her eyes and her right hand couldn't resist grabbing his chest.
"..."
Li Ran tugged at the corner of his mouth.
"At a time like this, your hand still has the time to roam around?"
Li Ran grabbed her collar and lifted her up, then tossed her away in a single throw toward the cheering disciple, who ended up catching her for him.
Lu Xinran: ┌(.д.)┐
...
Xiao Qingge listened to their cheers, and her heart finally settled. She walked in front of everyone and bowed deeply.
"I was attacked by the bear demon and fled here in panic, putting you all in danger... I'm sorry!" Her words were filled with remorse.
One person's actions, one person's responsibility. Even though she was just a mortal now, she wouldn't shirk her responsibilities.
But the disciples of the Hidden Gauze Sect didn't blame her. Her suicidal actions earlier had earned her the favor of many.
"It's okay, it's all in the past."
"You didn't do it on purpose."
"With the Holy Son here, there's no danger at all!"
"Are you alright?"
...
These inexperienced disciples were comforting her instead.
"Lord Holy Son?"
Xiao Qingge looked at Li Ran, who was studying how to eat the bear paw. Curiosity flashed in her eyes.
'I guess these people are disciples of a sect, and he is the chosen successor of their sect... I wonder which powerful sect it is. He's really strong!'
That dazzling spear strike was firmly etched in her mind.
Xiao Qingge walked up to Li Ran and bowed, saying, "I thank the senior for helping me. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I would have been buried in the bear's belly! Your great kindness, I will never forget!"
Although this person looked young, who knew if they were an old senior who had preserved their youth through some secret method? Xiao Qingge didn't dare to be presumptuous.
Li Ran glanced at her, his brows slightly furrowed. "You are a mortal?"
There was no sign of spiritual energy in her body, making it impossible for her to be a cultivator. The fact that a mortal dared to enter the Ten Thousand Mountains and survive to reach this place was simply unbelievable.
Xiao Qingge knew what he was thinking and whispered, "I had a reason to come here, and the fact that I'm still alive is purely because of good luck."
Li Ran nodded and said, "I see, I won't pry, I wish you good luck all the way."
Clearly, he wasn't interested in her background.
Xiao Qingge understood. He had already extended his hospitality by saving her life without blaming her.
However, just on the outskirts of the Ten Thousand Mountains, encountering such a terrifying bear demon, and with the secret realm still dozens of miles deeper inside, her chances of surviving until now were close to zero.
"What should I do..."
She hesitated for a moment.
Li Ran raised an eyebrow. "What's wrong, do you need me to escort you?"
Xiao Qingge gritted her teeth. "Senior, I apologize for my bold word, but I wish to make a deal with seniors!"
"I'm sorry, but I'm not interested," Li Ran replied.
"It's about the upcoming secret realm, which contains the inheritance of an ancient Immortal Emperor!"
She had realized that, on her own, she wouldn't even have a chance to approach the secret realm. Joining forces with someone with strength would at least increase her odds.
"Immortal Emperor's inheritance?" Li Ran shook his head. "You're not a cultivator. Why should I believe you?"
"Because..."
Xiao Qingge wanted to explain her origins but was afraid of inviting trouble.
Just when Li Ran was starting to get impatient, a prompt suddenly rang in his mind!
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