The cold wind still howled, and frost and snow drifted down.
Yet North Wind City was no longer as cold as before.
Under the burning gazes of countless people, the tiny human race figure standing upon the Goddess Statue's fingertips slowly descended.
His features grew clearer and clearer, while the crowd below became more and more restless, every face filled with greater fervor.
But the problem was, some people were truly only suited to be admired from afar.
As Lu Ran continued descending, an overwhelming pressure descended with him, crushing down like the sky itself.
"Ah!"
"Don't, don't push! Don't—"
"Don't panic, everyone! Careful!" Amid wave after wave of startled cries, the descending figure beneath the Lofty Heaven Realm suddenly stopped.
"Stop." Lu Ran spoke a single word. The Jade Tiger Tally hidden within his collar quietly glimmered.
The restless crowd below froze in place almost instantly.
Their movements were so uniform that it was unbelievable.
Lu Ran flew upward another dozen meters and looked down at the crowd.
Wherever his gaze passed, some people's eyes darted away, while others hurriedly lowered their phones and bowed their heads.
Yet Lu Ran said gently, "You may record this. Let more people see it."
The youth's attitude was mild. He did not use the tiger tally again; he was merely granting permission. But for the overwhelming majority of living beings present, it was still an order that could not be resisted.
For a time, countless people raised their phones.
Lu Ran fell silent for a moment before slowly saying, "You should all know me."
"God Ran!" An excited shout completely set off a chain reaction.
"God Ran! God Ran!!"
"Lu Ran! Lu Ran! Lu Ran!!" The cheers grew louder, the atmosphere more fervent, and the people bolder and bolder.
As Lu Ran