377: Chapter 377 The Nine Lotus Fairy's Unexplained Kindness, and the Elder's Changed Attitude

"Pfft!"

Yu Xi was sent flying backward by this round of Bright Sun, coughing up large mouthfuls of blood, with extensive burns on her body.

Fortunately, she was a Divine Beast Qingluan with extremely strong vitality. After a layer of greenish-blue flames adhered to her delicate body, those extensive burns disappeared.

But even so, she was heavily injured and no longer had any combat strength.

"I surrender!"

Yu Xi gritted her teeth and gave Lin Ran a resentful glare.

From their first exchange, she already had a general understanding of Lin Ran's strength; it was not something she could contend with.

What she was angry about was that Lin Ran hadn't held back at all!

If she weren't a Divine Beast Qingluan, her end would likely have been much worse.

"Thank you for the match, Miss Yu."

Lin Ran smiled and cupped his fists.

It was precisely because he knew Yu Xi was a Divine Beast Qingluan and possessed such strong vitality that he dared to strike without restraint.

Otherwise, he would have definitely held back a bit, at least not making her look so embarrassed.

"Hmph!"

Yu Xi gave a huff and turned to fly toward Fairy Jiulian.

Fairy Jiulian first looked at her with heartache, then rubbed the top of her head, a faint smile hanging on the corners of her mouth.

"In this round, Lin Ran wins!"

The Green-robed Elder looked at Lin Ran with a smile in his eyes and announced loudly.

His face carried an endless excitement.

If he hadn't sensed it wrong just now, that should be the Innate Pure Yang Immortal Body!

The Innate Pure Yang Immortal Body was a top-tier Immortal Body, a supreme Physique second only to the Great Dao Immortal Body.

For such a powerful Special Physique to join their Zifu Holy Land was truly a rare sight in ten million years!

Clearly, it wasn't just the Elders who noticed Lin Ran's Innate Pure Yang Immortal Body.

Those sharp-eyed young Prodigies also noticed Lin Ran's Innate Pure Yang Immortal Body.

Each of them had a solemn expression, their eyes filled with importance and wariness, none of them wishing to encounter Lin Ran too early.

Lin Ran's strength remained a mystery until now.

The only thing they knew was that Lin Ran possessed the Innate Pure Yang Immortal Body and had defeated Fairy Jiulian's maid, Yu Xi, in a single move.

As for how strong Lin Ran truly was, no one knew for the time being.

"Lin Ran, my Young Miss is looking for you!"

Yu Xi walked up to Lin Ran with her head held high and said huffily.

Lin Ran was slightly stunned, not knowing why Fairy Jiulian was looking for him.

"Could it be she's come to seek revenge for her maid?"

After a moment's thought, he decided to go over and see what was happening.

The so-called Fairy Jiulian, a Heavenly Palace Realm Expert under a thousand years old, was someone he didn't actually take seriously.

Fairy Jiulian was indeed very strong, being a Heavenly Palace Realm Expert under a thousand years old, but he would only be stronger than Fairy Jiulian!

Lin Ran arrived before Fairy Jiulian and quietly looked at this immortal-like, beautiful, quiet, and gentle Fairy.

Fairy Jiulian didn't speak; she only made a series of hand gestures toward him.

Lin Ran was bewildered!

What did this mean?!

What was the meaning of Fairy Jiulian not speaking and just making hand gestures at him?!

Seeing Lin Ran standing there in a daze, Yu Xi huffed and said with a complex expression:

"My Young Miss says that you are very impressive. Although you heavily injured me, she won't blame you."

"Additionally, she said that with your talent, entering the Zifu Holy Land will surely be easy."

"But the Zifu Holy Land is a place of crouching tigers and hidden dragons, with no shortage of Prodigies. She hopes that after you enter the Zifu Holy Land, you won't become idle or lazy."

These words, no matter who heard them, sounded like concern for Lin Ran.

But no matter how much he racked his brain, Lin Ran couldn't understand why he and Fairy Jiulian, who were strangers, would suddenly receive such concern from her?!

"Then I thank the Fairy for the reminder. I will keep it in mind."

Lin Ran cupped his fists slightly.

At the same time, he glanced at Yu Xi and sent a secret transmission:

"Miss Yu, your Young Miss doesn't speak, could it be..."

"That's right. My Young Miss suffered an injury when she was young. Not only can she not speak, but even her Divine Soul is in a damaged state, and she can't even use her Divine Sense."

"In other words, my Young Miss not only cannot speak but also cannot use voice transmissions."

Yu Xi explained via transmission.

Lin Ran nodded slightly, gave Fairy Jiulian a meaningful look, and then turned to leave.

He didn't care what Fairy Jiulian's situation was, nor did he want to care.

He had too many trivial matters of his own and couldn't be bothered, nor did he want to be bothered.

"Young Miss, I told you, this person is a blockhead and can't understand our meaning at all!"

"And to think you care about him so much; this is truly a blessing he must have cultivated for several lifetimes!"

Yu Xi said indignantly.

Fairy Jiulian covered her mouth and chuckled, while making hand gestures to tell Yu Xi to calm down.

She knew Yu Xi was still angry about what happened just now.

She turned her watery eyes and quietly fixed them on Lin Ran, a layer of inexplicable light flickering in the depths of her gaze.

She wanted to see just how far Lin Ran, who had awakened a top-tier Immortal Body—the Innate Pure Yang Immortal Body—could go!

The first round of combat soon ended. Fully half of the people left dejectedly; they were the losers defeated by their opponents and had no qualifications to step into the Zifu Holy Land.

But even after eliminating half of the people, there were still thousands of young Prodigies remaining.

By the end of the first round, Lin Ran had indeed seen several very promising young Prodigies.

For example, there was a young Prodigy who had awakened a top-tier Divine Physique—the Spatial Void Divine Physique. His movements were truly untraceable, and combined with his mastery of assassination techniques, he was like an unpredictable ghost, capable of taking lives without anyone noticing.

If this weren't a Recruitment Ceremony but a battlefield, the young Prodigy he faced would likely have been decapitated long ago.

There was also a young lady who had awakened a top-tier Divine Physique—the Sea God Physique. With every movement, she could condense towering waves, and her surging Aura seemed capable of swallowing everything in the world.

These were all very extraordinary Prodigies. Barring any accidents, they would certainly break into the top hundred and successfully join the Zifu Holy Land.

"Everyone, the rest period is over! Next is the second round of combat!"

"Who will come to draw lots first?!"

The Green-robed Elder smiled.

There were many young Prodigies appearing this year, and those with monstrous Aptitude were even more numerous than in previous years.

To be honest, he was indeed very gratified.

The more and more monstrous the young Prodigies who joined, the more it heralded that their Zifu Holy Land was steadily becoming stronger.

"Wasn't this a good thing?!"

"I'll go."

Lin Ran didn't want to waste time. He walked forward with a calm expression and casually picked up a piece of paper.

On the paper, a large number "1" was written!

"Alright, Lin Ran, go wait to the side for now."

The Green-robed Elder said with a smile.

After knowing that Lin Ran had awakened the Innate Pure Yang Immortal Body, his attitude toward Lin Ran had also undergone a 180-degree change compared to before.

After all, who doesn't like a monstrous Prodigy?!