Chapter 465: Chapter 465

Six-Path Flower can talk?

He tried summoning it but failed.

“It’s the Limit Breaker trait. Although I can’t be summoned, I’ve bypassed some restrictions, like spectating and mental communication. Exit the secret realm now!”

After crippling Sudden Death King, the Golden Rooster God turned its gaze toward Lu Ran, who hastily shouted, “Withdraw!”

In the next instant, Lu Ran and Sudden Death King were teleported out.

Lu Ran used a lot of energy to heal Sudden Death King’s wounds. Soon, its abdomen, head, and shoulder regenerated, but the effort left Lu Ran drained. He collapsed to the floor, exhausted.

Six-Path Flower emerged from the contract space, eyeing the bewildered Sudden Death King and Shield. “I told you so. It only reached Low-Legendary combat power through skill talent. It just isn’t there yet, and its energy control is lacking.

“That Golden Rooster God not only mastered hundredfold energy compression but also combined faith power with third-stage energy projection, tempering weapons for over a century. This is a skill gap. Even with Sudden Death King’s potential, it hasn’t had enough time to convert it into strength.

“Also, this shield, though well-evolved, is under level 40. It was born too recently, so its foundations are shaky. It needs to match its master’s level to unleash full power. Just give up. Even at my peak, defeating that Golden Rooster God would’ve taken more effort than the Wind Dog God.”

Lu Ran sighed. “I get it, I get it. Fine, no more fighting. It seems we still need training. Right now, it’s all about species and level. Our combat skills are lacking.”

Sudden Death King wiped its tears. It had learned its lesson not to be arrogant, and that Six-Path Flower was still the strongest.

However, Sudden Death King seemed unwilling to concede. The Golden Rooster God was just sick and cheated more than Baby Cloud. Spending centuries tempering energy weapons until they materialized was just unfair. It suggested switching opponents; maybe the Fengyuan Sheep was a better fit.

“Really? You sure?” Lu Ran asked.

“Suit yourselves.” Six-Path Flower shrugged, leaving them to it.

With Legendary Flames, Sudden Death King’s defense, and Six-Path Flower watching over them, they wouldn’t die. Even if they did, its reincarnation markcould resurrect them.

“One last try.” Lu Ran scratched his cheek.

Half a day later, after consuming a Treasure-grade recovery item, Lu Ran and Sudden Death King embarked on their Goat Secret Realm challenge.

[Name: Field of Abundance]

[Difficulty: Mythical]

[Secret Realm Introduction: The Leafy Flock is a Grass-attribute transcendent sheep species living on bountiful grasslands. With a population exceeding a hundred million, they sit at the bottom of the food chain, surviving on grass. A calamity once withered the field’s vegetation, starving the Leafy Flock. As they were hunted by predators, they faced extinction.

[Then, a mutant Fengyuan Sheep of Legendary rank was born. Blessed with the flock’s collective faith, it swiftly transformed a barren land into a Field of Abundance, ushering in unprecedented prosperity. (Fengyuan Sheep, Grass attribute, Low-Legendary species. Level matches the participant’s.)]

“Seems like the most harmless boss.”

Lu Ran and Sudden Death King entered the Mythical secret realm. In fact, it wasn’t just harmless, it was easy! This was mainly because Sudden Death King’s Drunken Dragon Mode nullified all of the plant-based debuffs like sleep and paralysis, and the toxins were burned away by Lu Ran’s Legendary Flame Spirit.

The secret realm was surprisingly simple. Lu Ran didn’t understand why it felt so effortless. All the while, Six-Path Flower was laughing.

[Congratulations on completing the secret realm mission.]

[You have obtained an Epic amplification card.]

[You have obtained an Epic resource: Dragonblood Fruit (It was grown with the blood of a Legendary dragon. It strengthens dragon lineage).]

[You have obtained an Epic resource: Epiphany Fruit (It enhances learning and comprehension).]

[You have obtained a Legendary resource: Faith Fruit (It grants mastery over faith energy. With enough believers, evolution into a faith god is possible).]

[You have obtained beastmaster skill @#￥...%￥#]

As Lu Ran and Sudden Death King happily collected rewards, the skill announcement buzzed incoherently, giving Lu Ran a headache. His ears rang as if he were drunk.

“Exit the secret realm first,” Six-Path Flower told Lu Ran.

Following its instruction, Lu Ran left.

“Check your backpack.”

Lu Ran did and froze. None of the announced rewards were there.

Six-Path Flower materialized while grinning. “Figure it out yourself.”

Lu Ran’s eye twitched. “My head feels heavy and tired, like I was hypnotized. Were we in an illusion the whole time?”

Six-Path Flower laughed. “Exactly. That cat’s intel was incomplete. Besides abundance, that sheep excels in potent illusory techniques. From the moment you entered, you were trapped in its illusion. Without Limitless City’s authority overriding the secret realm’s power, other participants would be stuck forever.

“I suspect all of the participants faced illusions, but they just never realized it. Thanks to Limitless City’s teleportation, they escaped. The only difference is, while they couldn’t even beat the illusion, you at least defeated it.

“However, that means nothing. Once the real Fengyuan Sheep noticed you’d overcome its illusion, it would’ve stepped in personally. Sudden Death King’s mental resilience is worse than that doofus’, let alone the spirit-specialized Dark Crow.”

“Roar?” Sudden Death King and the shield were stunned.

We’ve been fooling around in an illusion? After all that excitement over winning?

Lu Ran was speechless.

Six-Path Flower said, “Just accept it. Sudden Death King, now can you see the gap between us? You still want to challenge me? You can’t even clear a Mythical secret realm like me. It’s embarrassing. Just quit!”

Sudden Death King squirmed as its face flushed red.

Don’t let Captain Doofus and Dark Crow find out about this!

Six-Path Flower turned to Lu Ran. “Don’t feel bad. It’s just an experience issue. Those bosses have centuries of energy accumulation. Even when their levels are capped, they outclass newcomers. Evolving from Transcendent to Legendary too fast leaves one’s foundations lacking. It’s normal. However, with their potential, they’ll surpass those faith gods eventually.”

“I know, I know.” Lu Ran sighed.

He had thought a new Legendary familiar would let him clear different Mythical secret realms. It turns out that he had overestimated himself, but he would conquer those secret realms someday.

“For now, let’s head to the Void God and find Captain Doofus’ evolution opportunity. I’m not sure why, but I feel something there is calling to me,” Six-Path Flower said.

After the Mythical secret realm setback, Lu Ran didn’t linger in Limitless City. Mounting Baby Cloud, he headed for the Void Divine Court’s coordinates.

Unlike the Divine Turtle and Divine Deer, who lived in the open world, the Void God and Ghost Mother resided in isolated dimensions. Thankfully, Squirrel God’s letter, which was enchanted with spatial power, could summon the Void God. Otherwise, Lu Ran would’ve struggled to find it like he had with Ghost Mother.

The easiest method he could think of was having Captain Doofus slash at Stellar Moon’s spatial barriers, but given the Void God’s temper, which was reportedly worse than Ghost Mother’s, that might not end well.

High above the sky, standing on the mechanical castle, Lu Ran activated the letter with a trace of spiritual energy. The paper glowed with intricate patterns. Its sealed power stirred the surrounding space.

The air trembled. Then, a vertical spatial rift tore open nearby. From it emerged a two-meter-tall black mantis, its scythe-like arms wreathed in a deathly aura, gleaming like divine weapons. If not for knowing this was the Void God, Lu Ran would’ve mistaken it for the Death Dragon God’s subordinate. Despite its compact frame, it exuded an aura that could split continents.

“The squirrel sent you?” The mantis deduced Lu Ran’s identity from the letter’s energy.

Lu Ran bowed, presenting the Divine Deer’s Broken Horn. “Lord Void God, I am the Divine Deer’s messenger, though the Squirrel God facilitated this meeting.”

“The Divine Deer’s messenger... State your purpose,” The Void God said.

“I have a Space-attribute familiar nearing evolution. Hearing of your unparalleled prowess, I seek guidance to strengthen its foundation before entering a Legendary realm. As a late-appointed messenger, my familiars don’t align well with the Divine Deer. It couldn’t provide adequate training.”

The Void God paused, eyeing the formidable Baby Cloud.

A strong messenger, yet mismatched with the Divine Deer’s attributes. Why would the Divine Deer’s messenger come here with the Squirrel God’s referral?

After a moment, it understood.

Ah, so that's how it is. My messenger previously mentioned that the World War will be fought in faction-based teams. The Divine Deer and Squirrel God must have realized this as well. To ensure Stellar Moon's victory and guarantee that the divine messengers secure their Limitless City authority, strengthening the messengers’ combat power is absolutely crucial.

The thought of Lu Ran potentially becoming its own messenger’s teammate crossed the Void God's mind. To prevent Lu Ran from dragging its messenger down, the Void God reluctantly agreed.

If the Divine Deer had any other options, it wouldn’t have sent him to me in the first place. Fine. I’ll put him through training for a while.

“Very well. However, my training methods are... unorthodox. Prepare yourselves mentally. My approach is simple. I will grant you unique enhancement skills, and then throw you into a suitable Void Battlefield.

“There, you will hone your strength by slaughtering void beasts. Combat breeds combat prowess. However, danger lurks everywhere, so I cannot guarantee your survival. Think carefully. Will you accept this training?"

“Huh?” Lu Ran was taken aback.

Wait, didn’t Squirrel God say there’d be some kind of trial to earn recognition? Why skip that step? The Void God isn’t as cold as I thought.

The Void God added indifferently, “Oh, one more thing. My messenger is also training in the Void Battlefield. Given your similar levels, you may cross paths. As fellow divine messengers and teammates in the Limitless City World War, you should get acquainted.”

Lu Ran and his teammates were flustered.

Wait... Hold on. Did the Void God misunderstand something? We’re not teammates... we’re opponents!