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Chapter 86: The Mysterious Top Ranked Master!

Faced with the curious gazes of the crowd, Li Ran remained quite calm, casually finding a seat. 

Hidden behind his pig-head mask, he freely observed those around him.

This so-called "Demon-Slaying Assembly" had gathered young disciples from various sects, with the highest cultivation level being only at the Golden Core stage, which belonged to Chen Zhutian, seated at the head. 

Coincidentally, Li Ran recognized him.

Back in Yunxiao Village, it was Chen Zhutian who tried to forcibly enter a house, only to be scared off by two of Li Ran's abilities. 

Now, he sat there with an air of righteousness, embodying the demeanor of a prestigious sect's disciple.

Many people surrounded him, flattering him with sycophantic smiles. 

There was no sense of slaying demons and defending the righteous; it was clearly more about making connections and establishing relationships.

Li Ran shook his head. ‘They all look so proper, truly the typical hypocritical faces of the righteous path…’

He had seen the so-called righteous sects in the secret realm before. 

Though their hearts were darker than anyone else's, they always pretended to be detached from worldly matters. 

It was utterly hypocritical.

Of course, there were some righteous and passionate heroes within the righteous path, but they were few and far between.

At that moment, a "ding" sound rang in his mind, signaling a system prompt.

【Mission Issued.】

【The Demon-Slaying Assembly is merely a means for self-promotion. Please expose their hypocritical faces in your own way.】

【The reward quality depends on the mission's completion!】

Li Ran chuckled.

‘I can trigger missions? Seems like this trip wasn't in vain.’

The system had always been generous. 

Though it didn't issue missions often, the rewards were always extremely generous. 

So, he definitely wouldn't pass up this mission.

However, there was no rush; he would observe for now.

...

"This fellow brother..."

A man sitting next to Li Ran started a conversation, "I am Luo Yong from the Qilin Manor. May I know how to address you?"

Qilin Manor, a second-tier sect.

Luo Yong had a bit of fame, with exceptional talent, having reached the middle Foundation Establishment stage at just twenty years old.

Li Ran nodded, "I am Ji Erbangying from the Hardness Sect. Nice to meet you, Brother Luo."

"So, you are Brother Erbangying. The pleasure is mine," Luo Yong cupped his fists.

"Ahem!"

Li Ran cleared his throat. "Brother Luo, just call me Bangying. It sounds more intimate."

"Alright, Brother Bangying."

Luo Yong smiled, "Your name is quite unique, Brother Bangying."

Li Ran casually made up a story, "My father's surname is Ji, and my mother's surname is Er. They hoped I could bring peace and prosperity to the world, fulfilling the will of Heaven, so they named me Ji Erbangying."

"Bringing peace and prosperity, fulfilling the will of Heaven? What a meaningful name! It seems your parents had great aspirations!" Luo Yong exclaimed.

"Great aspirations?"

Li Ran suppressed a laugh.

If Li Daoyuan heard this, he would probably faint from anger...

Luo Yong then asked, "Brother Bangying, forgive my ignorance, but I've never heard of your Hardness Sect before."

Li Ran replied, "It's normal that Brother Luo hasn't heard of us. Our Hardness Sect is just a small third-tier sect."

Luo Yong solemnly said, "Regardless of being third-tier or first-tier, we're all comrades in the righteous path, with the same goal of slaying demons and defending the way. There's no need for modesty, Brother Bangying."

Li Ran smiled.

This guy was pretty good with words.

He continued to make things up, "Even though our sect isn't large, it's full of determined individuals, especially our leader Jia Tengying, whose Eagle Claw technique is exceptional. He's known as the Golden Finger, defeating enemies in just three seconds!"

Luo Yong exclaimed, "What an impressive Golden Finger! It sounds formidable!"

As the two chatted, an announcement came from the entrance.

"Lin Langyue, Head Disciple of the Central Heaven Sect, has arrived!"

The room fell silent for a moment before bursting into excitement!

"She actually came?!"

"That's Lin Langyue!"

"With her joining the Demon-Slaying Assembly, success is assured!"

"Central Heaven Sect, Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion... this is a huge gathering!"

...

Everyone stood up and looked towards the entrance.

A few female cultivators stood on either side of the door as a white-robed Taoist nun slowly walked in.

She was a young nun, her pure white robe immaculate, gently fluttering as she walked, as if she could ride the wind at any moment. 

Her calm eyes were free of any impurities, seemingly indifferent to everything around her. 

She was like the moon in the sky—distant and unattainable.

Li Ran raised an eyebrow, ‘Central Heaven Sect? Isn't that the sect the old man mentioned... Quite a coincidence!’

Luo Yong, visibly shaken, whispered, "I never expected her to come!"

"Brother Luo, do you know her?" Li Ran asked curiously.

Luo Yong forced a smile, "Brother Bangying, please don't tease me. Who doesn't know Lin Langyue? She's the one who surpassed Yue Jianli and claimed the top spot on the Heavenly Prodigy List!"

"The top of the Heavenly Prodigy List?"

Li Ran wasn't aware.

On the one hand, he rarely left the mountain and wasn't interested in the Heavenly Prodigy List. 

Moreover, the Central Heaven Sect was aloof from the world, with few disciples involved in mundane affairs, so people knew little about them.

Li Ran stroked his chin, "I never thought the mysterious top-ranked master... would turn out to be a woman?"

"Watch your words!"

Luo Yong quickly stopped him, "It's rumored that she possesses an innate Dao body, with a cultivation speed comparable to the Holy Quality talent. Some say she's even stronger than Hidden Gauze Sect Holy Son Li Ran!"

"Stronger than Li Ran? That's impossible!"

Li Ran shook his head, "Do you know who Li Ran is? He's a peerless genius with Dao marks, a reincarnation of an Immortal Emperor, the most talented individual in a thousand years! Moreover, he's extraordinarily handsome, so handsome that it dazzles! How could someone like Langyue compare to him? It's truly laughable!"

Luo Yong: "..."

"Brother Bangying, her name is Lin Langyue, not Langyue... Also, why do I feel like you seem to admire that demonic cultivator?"

"Ahem!"

Li Ran coughed awkwardly, "I'm just stating the facts..."

...

After Lin Langyue entered, the entire restaurant fell silent.

Although everyone admired her, no one dared to approach her for a greeting. 

She was simply too aloof, and their statuses were not on par.

Finally, Chen Zhutian stood up and hurried over, excitedly saying, "I never expected the esteemed Fairy Lin to grace us with her presence! Your arrival truly elevates this conference! Please, have the main seat!"

Lin Langyue nodded and said calmly, "You're too kind."

"Not at all, not at all."

Chen Zhutian smiled like a blooming flower.

Lin Langyue walked to the head seat and sat down, while the other female cultivators from the Central Heaven Sect silently stood behind her.

‘Tch, quite the grand entrance.’

Li Ran despised this type of person who appeared to be above the mundane world.

If she were truly so detached, would she participate in such a conference?

She's probably a fake fairy but a real socialite!

He sneered inwardly, thinking, ‘The old man told me to beat up the Central Heaven Sect Head Disciple, and now she delivered herself to me? I wonder if this top-ranked lady can take a beating!’