[Ruyi, what's going on?] Lu Ran lay facedown on the bed, covering the back of his head with a soft pillow and wrapping his ears tightly.
It was as if doing so could lessen the buzzing in his ears.
It was obvious that Lu Ran was truly in "idiot mode." After all, the root of his pain came from inside his brain, not from the outside world rumbling away.
[The Phoenix Nine Heavens Robe has advanced.] Jiang Ruyi seemed to know Lu Ran's condition, and her voice transmission became much louder and heavier.
[A ritual artifact advanced?] Lu Ran was stunned for quite a while before he finally reacted.
The Ran Sect Soldiers had been stationed in the Sculpture Garden for a long time. Yet throughout all this time, this was the first time a divine weapon or ritual artifact had advanced within the garden.
Was there enough energy?
Forcing himself to hold on, Lu Ran roughly scanned the garden. Sure enough, he sensed energy surging toward the Xianmo Stone Statue.
[Rest for now. We'll talk after things settle down in the garden.] Jiang Ruyi transmitted her voice again. Feeling the robe flutter about her, she was somewhat surprised as well.
After all, she had not actively guided the ritual artifact's advancement. Everything had happened naturally.
As everyone knew, divine weapons and ritual artifacts differed fundamentally.
When a divine weapon advanced, it needed its master's guidance. This included casting the Divine Weapon Domain, which also required the Master of Divine Weapons to join hands with it.
Ritual artifacts were entirely different.
Whether advancing, casting techniques, or simply existing in the world, they were far more independent and autonomous.
After pondering for a moment, Jiang Ruyi gained some understanding.
The Phoenix Nine Heavens Robe was an extremely special ritual artifact. It