156: Chapter 156: Eighteen Pictures

Eternal Night Palace.

As soon as Xiao Ran landed, he saw a group of people standing at the entrance.

Domestic Manager Liu Qingqing, Zhao Ying, and several underlings he had recruited over time were there.

Among them was Shi Hao, who had been with the Blood Fiend Sect back then.

A year ago, Xiao Ran had brought him to the Eternal Night Palace. After a year of diligent cultivation, his cultivation level had already reached the Peak Golden Core stage.

At this moment.

They were all crowded at the entrance, looking at Xiao Ran expectantly.

“Lord Demon Seed has returned!”

Domestic Manager Liu Qingqing was the first to rush forward, her eyes filled with adoration.

“My Lord, have you achieved a Soul Transformation Breakthrough?”

Xiao Ran smiled and nodded.

“You’re quite well-informed!”

Domestic Manager Liu Qingqing didn't say anything, but her face was already flushed with excitement.

“Heavens, a Soul Transformation expert in his twenties! There probably aren't many in the entire Northern Border, right?”

Zhao Ying also leaned in, his face full of agitation.

“My Lord, when you broke through just now, the entire Eternal Night Demon Sect was shaking!”

“I even saw that pillar of light piercing the sky from the outer Sect!”

Xiao Ran’s Breakthrough had triggered a phenomenon of heaven and earth, and everyone in the Eternal Night Sect had witnessed it.

After all, if the Breakthrough of a top-three ranked Saint Body didn't cause a stir, wouldn't that be too pathetic?

“The commotion was indeed quite large.”

Xiao Ran gave a faint smile.

At this moment, looking at the worshipful gazes around him, he felt extremely satisfied.

Seeing this, Zhou Hao squeezed through the crowd, smiling sheepishly.

“My Lord, will you be an Elder from now on?”

“Then does that mean I can be considered an Elder's Disciple?”

Xiao Ran burst out laughing.

“Don't worry.”

“As long as you follow me, there will be plenty of benefits.”

As the few of them were talking, a powerful Aura suddenly approached.

Xiao Ran looked up and saw a flash of bloody light descending from the sky.

It was Li Tianxing.

He still had that cold and stern appearance, with blood-fiend energy swirling around him without dissipating; his Aura was even stronger than it had been two months ago.

He made no effort to hide the pressure of his Early Stage of Spirit Severing.

“Junior Brother Xiao.”

Li Tianxing spoke, his voice flat.

Xiao Ran hurriedly stepped forward and cupped his hands.

“Senior Brother Li.”

Li Tianxing sized him up and down, then nodded.

“Not bad. Your Foundation is solid, and your Aura is profound.”

“Your Soul Transformation is the real deal.”

Xiao Ran replied modestly.

“Senior Brother Li, you flatter me.”

Although Li Tianxing didn't seem overly aloof, those familiar with him knew he rarely praised others.

By saying this, it meant he already viewed Xiao Ran as an equal rival.

“Junior Brother Xiao, when shall we have a spar?”

Xiao Ran was taken aback.

“Huh?”

Li Tianxing looked at him, a flicker of Battle Intent flashing in his eyes.

“You broke through to Soul Transformation, and I broke through to Soul Transformation as well.”

“A battle within the same Realm is fair, isn't it?”

The corner of Xiao Ran's mouth twitched.

This Senior Brother of his really was a combat maniac.

“Once I have stabilized my Realm, I will certainly accompany you.”

Li Tianxing nodded.

“Good.”

He turned and left without the slightest hesitation.

Xiao Ran watched his departing back and shook his head.

At that moment, another Aura approached.

White Bone Scholar.

He was currently dressed in white robes, holding a bone fan, with a smile on his face, looking refined and elegant.

“Senior Brother Xiao, congratulations.”

White Bone Scholar had not yet broken through to Soul Transformation, so he changed his form of address to show respect.

Although Xiao Ran had a history with him, the man had come to congratulate him, so he couldn't exactly slap him in the face.

Thus, he also cupped his hands and said,

“Senior Brother White Bone, you are too kind.”

Upon hearing this, White Bone Scholar took a jade box from his sleeve and handed it over.

“A small congratulatory gift, nothing much.”

Xiao Ran took it and swept his Divine Sense inside.

Inside was a High Grade Earth Rank Medicinal Pill, a Spirit Concentration Pill.

This pill was of great use for stabilizing the Divine Soul.

“Thank you, Senior Brother White Bone.”

White Bone Scholar waved his hand.

“We are fellow Disciples, no need for formalities.”

He paused, then added,

“Junior Brother Xiao's Breakthrough to Soul Transformation this time is truly a joyous occasion.”

“The Sect has gained another pillar of strength.”

Xiao Ran smiled.

“Senior Brother White Bone isn't far off either.”

A strange look flashed in White Bone Scholar's eyes, but it quickly returned to normal.

“I'll take your word for it.”

He cupped his hands and turned to leave.

Xiao Ran watched his back, sneering in his heart.

This guy was all smiles on the outside, but he was probably cursing him up and down on the inside.

But it didn't matter; he was now at the Soul Transformation stage.

His Realm already crushed the other's; who was afraid of whom?

Just as he was thinking this, another fragrance wafted over.

It was Poison Lady.

Dressed in colorful robes, she walked over with a beaming smile.

“Junior Brother Xiao, congratulations.”

Xiao Ran looked at her.

“Senior Sister Poison, you've come too.”

Poison Lady walked up to him and sized him up.

“Not bad. After breaking through to Soul Transformation, you have even more... flavor.”

Xiao Ran: “...”

“Senior Sister, can you be more serious?”

Poison Lady licked her lips.

“ I am being very serious.”

She took a Jade Slip from her sleeve and handed it to him.

“A gift for you.”

Xiao Ran took it and probed it with his Divine Sense.

Inside was a set of... erotic diagrams.

There were eighteen in total, representing eighteen kinds of 'knowledge'.

“This is...”

Xiao Ran looked up in surprise.

Poison Lady looked at him, a hint of desire flashing in her eyes.

“I spent a fortune to buy this, and I'm prepared to practice them one by one with you, Junior Brother!”

Xiao Ran immediately felt a stir of emotion and could only forcibly suppress it.

He then leaned into Poison Lady's ear.

“You're going to have a hard time tonight.”

Far from being afraid, a flash of excitement appeared deep in Poison Lady's eyes.

“Then I shall have to experience your brilliant moves, Junior Brother.”

“Besides, didn't you say that once I mastered the second level of the Ten Thousand Poisons True Scripture, you would teach me the third?”

“Now that you've broken through, it's time for you to teach me.”

The hidden motive was finally revealed.

Poison Lady was indeed lustful, but she was always very clear about her goals.

“Is this a gift or a debt collection?”

Poison Lady: “Both. Why? Unwilling?”

Xiao Ran put away the Jade Slip.

“I would be more than happy to.”

Poison Lady nodded in satisfaction and turned to leave.

When she reached the door, she suddenly looked back.

“By the way, now that you've reached Soul Transformation, the Sect should grant you a fief.”

“Remember to tell me when the time comes; I'll go and warm your house for you.”

“Fine.”

Poison Lady departed.

Xiao Ran stood in place, looking at the Jade Slip in his hand, his heart burning.

The wealth of knowledge inside was so vast that even he, who had watched countless videos in his previous life, felt like he was touching upon a blind spot in his knowledge.

But it was just as well; someone would be practicing with him.