The Poison Bee female disciple kept recounting the intelligence, leaving Lu Ran both shocked and furious.
Last October, Ran Sect had intercepted Jingting Mountain at Yanyu Lake, slaying the sect master, First Madam, Third Madam, and many other Sea Realm powerhouses.
After Jingting Mountain retreated, Xue Fengchen had still been advancing in rank, so Lu Ran could not leave.
When the matter at Yanyu Lake had concluded and Ran Sect and Great Wind Hall headed to Jingting Mountain, the remnants had already fled without a trace. Everyone had searched diligently, yet not a single clue could be found.
Only today did Lu Ran learn that the remnants of Jingting Mountain, including Second Madam and Fourth Madam, had fled to the continent's southwest!
They had even seized Starry Sky Valley.
"Leave." Having obtained the intelligence he needed, Lu Ran released the back of the Poison Bee female disciple's head and said gravely, "After today, Starry Sky Valley will never trouble you again."
The Poison Bee female disciple did not even dare turn her head. Her Bee Wings trembled as she sped into the distance.
"You cannot save everyone." Deng Yuxiang came to Lu Ran's side, placing one hand on his back and gently stroking it up and down.
She could sense the fury and agitation in his heart.
Lu Ran said softly, "Boren died because of me."
Deng Yuxiang's voice was unusually gentle. "You have already worked very hard. You uprooted many gangs, conquered one sect after another, and built ancient cities. Little Lu Ran, do not be too harsh on yourself.
"Every minute and every second, people die on Holy Spirit Mountain.
"This twisted world was not created by you. The true culprit is the gods."
Lu Ran patted the back of the woman's hand on his shoulder. "We'll go