I speedrunned the fairies' game!

Chapter 37 Fairy, Don't Look Back

"Holy crap! It's Chief Jill again!"

"No, our leader is not only proficient in formations, but his movement skills are also so formidable!?"

"The true Flying Thunder God!"

As expected, the crowd erupted in cheers and adoration once again.

Chen Ran, who was focused on speedrunning, found it all very noisy.

He bypassed the crowd and went straight to Xiao Xiyue's side: "Xiyue, I'm going now. Do you want to come with me?"

Xiao Xiyue didn't reply, her gaze fixed on the crackling lightning surrounding Chen Ran, her brows furrowed with worry: "Young Master, what's wrong with your posture?"

"It doesn't matter."

Chen Ran shook his head, about to give a brief explanation.

A hearty laugh came from the side: "Hahaha, are you the young hero who slew the demon fox yesterday?"

The newcomer was handsome and elegant, dressed in brocade robes and carrying a long, emerald-green sword.

It was none other than Liu Mubai, the dashing swordsman of the Qinglan Immortal Sect.

At this moment, the effects of the twenty Grade 9 Divine Mechanism Pills were fermenting in his body to their peak.

Chen Ran ignored the clown, took a step forward, and his figure instantly transformed into a swift bolt of lightning, disappearing into the air!

Under the astonished gaze of everyone present.

"Boom!"

The azure lightning trail streaked across the void like a meteor.

Just for a moment.

The young gang leader appeared on the lotus platform at the entrance to the secret realm!

The ten golden Buddhist wheels surrounding him, each imbued with killing intent, didn't even have time to rotate an inch because his movements were too fast!

On the other side of the lotus platform.

Zhang Ruoxu and Shen Yufeng were stunned for several breaths before they reacted.

"Hello, Chief."

Both of them simultaneously put on fawning smiles.

Chen Ran nodded indifferently.

He had absolutely no interest in showing off in front of nobody.

He now only wants to complete the "search, attack, and withdrawal" within half an hour—take away all the treasures and secrets hidden in the secret realm, and incidentally dig out the master of the secret realm who is hiding behind the scenes, and give him a good beating!

Of course, if the awkwardness of that final hurdle is unavoidable, he only hopes it will be with...
"Ahem, plans can't keep up with changes, let's just take it one step at a time."

Chen Ran calmed himself down and looked down.

At this moment, with his arrival as the most popular player...

More and more cultivators and martial artists came to the front row, eager to try their luck.

In an instant.

Several other prodigies from the Xuanmen sect followed suit, leading their disciples to break through the encirclement using formations and successfully ascending to the next realm.

As the number of people on the lotus platform increased, the secret realm portal behind it also changed from its previous vertical pupil shape to a completely open oval shape.

"When I went in just now, the Holy Maiden gave me a vague promise. She's a woman of her word, so she'll definitely come. As for Xi Yue..."

Chen Ran's gaze swept downwards.

next moment.

Three beautiful figures flew towards the lotus platform from different directions!

Naturally, these were Saintess Luo, Fairy Xiao, and...
"No, wasn't she trapped in sword silence?"

Looking at the white-clad female swordswoman who was ahead of Luo Yuling and Xiao Xianzi, Chen Ran was filled with doubt.

Immediately afterwards, the three women landed on either side of him.

Chen Ran, beaming with joy, said, "Aunt Luo, Xi Yue, Senior Pei, now that you're all here, let's do something big together in the secret realm!"

Xiao Xiyue lowered her head and remained silent, her gaze turning to Luo Yuling with a complex expression, her hostility almost overflowing.

Luo Yuling had obviously noticed this as well, and she snorted coldly, her tone carrying a hint of provocation: "That's right, Saintess Xiao, it was I who personally killed your senior sister Lin Yuewei. This matter has nothing to do with this brat. If your Cihang Sword Sect wants revenge, feel free to come at me."

"you!"

Xiao Xiyue gripped the hilt of her sword, her usually gentle and serene face now contorted with rage.

"Forget it."

Chen Ran quickly stepped forward and stood between the two, saying, "You two fairies are all family, please give me some face."

Luo Shenggu was taken aback at first, then her eyebrows furrowed and she scolded, "Bah, who's related to you, you little thief!"

Xiao Xiyue saw this and her heart was filled with turmoil.

"So it seems that Luo Yuling is not Young Master Chen's biological aunt? Then who are they?"

She was lost in thought.

A gentle male voice came from beside me: "She's my godmother, but now, well, our feelings have changed slightly."

"what."

Xiao Xiyue's beautiful eyes widened as she looked at the young man, wanting to ask him something.

At this moment, another short figure passed through the golden wheel of Buddha light and landed steadily on the lotus platform.

It was none other than the Thousand-Leaf Demonic Monk of the Cangming Demonic Sect.

"This old monk pays his respects to the Holy Maiden."

The old monk Qianye stepped forward and bowed.

"Master Chiba, you don't need to come."

Chen Ran clasped his hands together and smiled, "For the upcoming journey to the secret realm, I will travel with the three fairies. It would be inconvenient for you, a monk, to follow behind and handle many things."

The old monk Qianye was taken aback, then chuckled dryly, "Very well, since you've said so, young master, I shall excuse myself!"

After saying that, he looked at the black-robed Holy Maiden beside him: "Holy Maiden, what do you see?"

"You are no longer a member of the Cangming Cult, and you no longer need to obey my orders."

Luo Yuling said calmly, "Of course, if you are willing to follow this Mr. Chen's arrangements, you are welcome to do so."

"Yes!"

With tears streaming down his face, the monk Qianye bowed three times to Young Master Chen and the Holy Maiden before leaping off the lotus platform.

"Senior Pei."

Seeing that Xiao and Luo had temporarily ceased their conflict, Chen Ran approached the white-clad female swordswoman and asked, "Do you still have any obsessions? You saw it yourself earlier; I have no interest in that Azure Nether Sword at all."

"Let's not talk about the Azure Destiny Sword for now."

Pei Qingyan gently shook her head, her clear, bright phoenix eyes fixed on the young man: "I helped you obtain the treasures of the secret realm, and you—"

"Would you like to take me to experience that 'process'?"

When she said "How are you?", her tone, usually so detached, became surprisingly earnest.

Chen Ran shook his head, then nodded emphatically.

"let me try."

There's no way around it, Chen is just too much of a warm-hearted guy.

"By the way, where's Ping'er?" Chen Ran looked behind her, but didn't see the adorable girl.

"You know her name?"

Fairy Pei's voice was slightly surprised, then she said, "She hasn't finished her cultivation yet, so I've asked her to wait at the foot of the mountain."

"Yes, that's good." Chen Ran nodded.

Just then, the portal to the secret realm suddenly emitted a rapid red light.

This is a sign that the portal is about to close.

Chen Ran immediately reached out and grasped both Xiao Xiyue's and Luo Shenggu's soft, white hands.

"Let's go, three fairies."

"Let's enter the secret realm and have a big fight!"

As the much-anticipated leader of the sect, Jill, led the three fairies into the portal to the secret realm.

The rest of the people on the lotus platform followed closely behind.

soon.

The portal to the secret realm collapsed and shrank to only a few feet wide.

At this moment, on the lawn below.

Aside from the monks of Jintan Temple and the righteous heroes who were unable to complete the task and had to leave with regret, only the monks remained.
"Senior Brother Liu! The gate to this secret realm is about to close, shouldn't we leave?" an inner disciple of Qinglan asked anxiously.

"No hurries?"

Liu Mubai downed the wine in his cup in one gulp, his tone tinged with arrogance, "Let them be the guinea pigs first. From this moment on, it's time for our Qinglan Immortal Sect to take the lead!"

"Here comes the sword!"

Having said that, he let out a loud shout.

His true energy surged throughout his body, and his lifelong sword intent was catalyzed to its extreme at this moment!

"Changlang——"

A deafening sword cry rang out.

The jade sword on his back suddenly broke free from its sheath, soaring several feet into the air and transforming into a giant sword with a chilling light that seemed to reach the sky!

The disciples watching were filled with excitement and admiration: "What a magnificent Azure Sky-Piercing Sword! Only Senior Brother Liu could unleash the full power of this sword technique!"

"Alright, enough talk." Liu Mubai raised his hand. "Quickly get on, your senior brother will guide you through the Finger Flicking Ascension Realm!"

"Yes!"

The disciples responded in unison, and were about to leap onto the giant sword.

Just then, two figures strolled by and blocked their way.

They turned out to be two disheveled and ragged beggars!

"Hey! Where did this beggar come from? Get lost!"

"You blind bastard, how dare you block my senior brother's elegant sword? You're asking for death!"

Before the senior disciple could speak, the disciples began to curse.

The tall, burly beggar slowly turned his head, his cloudy eyes completely unmoved.

Then, he slowly raised his arm and gently placed his palm on the blade of the greatsword.
next moment.

A deafening bang was heard!
The colossal sword that had been floating in the air was actually forced back to the ground. The sword trembled violently, and even the ground beneath its feet cracked with several fine lines!
This
It all came from the power of that beggar's single palm strike!
"Young man, don't be too angry."

The tall, burly beggar's voice was deep and resonant, carrying a terrifying and oppressive aura.

After saying that, he took the hand of the short, fat beggar next to him and walked into the depths of the dense forest.

"This beggar is terrifying; he should not be underestimated."

Liu Mubai took a deep breath and tried his best to speak calmly: "Alright, let's go. We'll act according to the situation after we enter the secret realm."

"Yes!"

In the dense forest, two beggars whispered to each other.

"Sect Master, aren't we going in?" asked Wang Long, the short, fat beggar known as the Right Protector of the Tomb Raiders Hall.

"I previously infiltrated the Demon-Locking Tower of Mount Shu, but my vital energy was severely damaged, and my cultivation has not yet recovered. How can I risk my life again?"

Shangguan Longying, the leader of the Tomb Raider Sect, ripped off his filthy beggar's felt hat and stared at the slowly dissipating teleportation portal. His eyes were sharp as a hawk's. "The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. Let's wait here in comfort and catch them off guard. When they've searched and filled their coffers—"

"Isn't this the time to prepare our magnificent wedding dress?"

"The sect leader is truly brilliant!"

The heroes stepped into the teleportation portal. In an instant, they were enveloped by a wave of scorching heat, and then their feet landed on a huge rock platform.

Looking up, one is greeted by a giant cavern with a dome over a hundred feet high.

Countless milky-white stalactites hang from the cave ceiling, their tips adorned with glistening water droplets that refract a warm, precious aura.

On the rock wall in the very center, there are eight ancient seal characters: “Xuanfan Yichong · Baoyan Dongtian”.

Looking along the edge of the platform beneath their feet, eight black rock bridges stretched out to the other side like swimming dragons.

At the end of the bridge, a purple teleportation portal appeared faintly.

Clearly, that was the portal to the second level.

I could faintly hear the gurgling sound of liquid flowing in my ears.

Everyone went forward to check, and then they were shocked to discover—

The two sides of the rock bridge are not empty space, but scorching, boiling, crimson magma!
"Could the challenge of this level be to reach the portal on the other side along the rocky bridge? As long as you don't fall, you'll succeed?"

"It can't be that simple, can it? This is much easier than getting past those terrifying bladed wheels!"

Everyone was talking about it.

But the next second, all sound stopped abruptly!

Everyone's attention was drawn to the treasures piled up on both sides of the platform!
At a glance.

The stupa contains relics, and the robe is gilded. The jade sutra pillar and agate rosary are also present.
The Buddhist treasures of all kinds are so numerous and dazzling that one cannot take it all in!
"Wow! So many treasures on the first floor! Guys, I can't take it anymore! Let's go!"

"This ancient Buddha is quite a kind person. If we don't take more, wouldn't we be letting him down?"

"Fellow Daoists! We are righteous cultivators, let's be more reserved!"

"Exactly! Show some manners! Line up!"

"I'm queuing for NMLGCB!"

Tempted by the dazzling light of the treasure.

With gleaming eyes, the crowd surged toward the stone platforms on either side like madmen.

For a moment, no one was in a hurry to step onto the rock bridge and enter the next level.

The scene descended into chaos.

Some fellow disciples got into a fight over a string of prayer beads.

Some people had already filled their storage bags, but they were still unwilling to give up and swallowed the food whole.

Amidst the stirrings of human nature.

Even several self-proclaimed aloof geniuses from major Xuanmen sects, such as Liu Mubai and Zhang Ruoxu, joined the treasure hunt.

"Young master, what do you think?"

Looking at the bewildered crowd around her, Xiao Xiyue frowned, her face filled with worry: "I have a feeling that these treasures came too easily. This matter is definitely not that simple."

"Of course it's not that simple."

Chen Ran pointed to a purple-robed cultivator in the crowd, "Look at him."

The three women followed his gaze.

This person was none other than the purple-robed monk who had been the first to rush forward and seize the pagoda.

At this moment, he was mechanically repeating the same actions: bending down, picking up the stupa, and stuffing it into his storage bag.

Each time he finished stuffing the stupa, an identical stupa would reappear on the stone platform in front of him, but he was completely unaware of it. His eyes became increasingly dull and empty, like a walking corpse.

“They’ve fallen under an illusion.” Luo Shenggu crossed her arms, her expression grave. “No, it doesn’t seem like it’s entirely that. They’ve been blinded by their own greed.”

“The Holy Maiden is right.”

Chen Ran leaned against the rock wall behind him, looking relaxed.

Now that he was alone, this transmigrator could finally be a proper scriptwriter. "Within this Xuanfan Secret Realm, there are five trials: 'Greed,' 'Anger,' 'Ignorance,' 'Pride,' and 'Doubt,' which correspond perfectly to the Buddhist 'Five Obscurations.'"

"The so-called Illusory Realm of Precious Flames before us is the Greed Realm, one of the Five Dull Envoys."

"What has clouded their judgment is their own greed. It's just that at this moment, this greed has been amplified infinitely by the evil Buddha's trickery."

"Look down!" Luo Yuling flashed to the edge of the nearest rock bridge and looked down at the lava below: "When we first landed, the lava was only three feet below the rock bridge, but now it's almost touching the bottom of the bridge. In other words, if they don't wake up from their greed soon, they will perish here once the lava overflows the rock bridge."

“Yes.” Chen Ran shrugged. “But that’s none of our business—”

He looked at Pei Jianxian, who was staring blankly to the side: "What do you think, Senior Pei?"

Pei Jianxian seemed to be shrouded in an invisible barrier; no matter how chaotic the surroundings were, her white robes and eyes remained spotless.

Her beautiful eyes slowly swept over the young man. "What do you plan to do next?"

"Well, that's what you call professionalism."

Chen Ran gave a thumbs up and praised him in front of everyone. Then he pointed to the rock bridge on the far right, about twenty feet away: "On the stone wall on the left at the end of that bridge, there is a mural of a pagoda. There is a restriction hidden in the texture of the mural. If you break it, you can enter a dark room. Inside is the most precious and unique S-grade treasure of this Treasure Flame Illusion. Oh no, I mean, the top-grade secret treasure."

Hear the words.

Luo Sheng Gu and Xiao Xian Zi seemed to be deep in thought, but did not respond.

Only that figure in white, after listening, turned and walked towards the rock bridge without looking back.

"No, Senior Pei, where are you going?" Chen Ran quickly chased after him.

"You want it?" Fairy Pei looked at the young man with her phoenix eyes vacant.

"Of course I do."

"If you want it, I'll give it to you."

"."

Chen Ran remained silent.

Depend on.

What domineering female CEO and her adorable young husband?

"Senior Pei, please hear me out!"

Chen Ran stepped forward again and stopped the other party: "This matter can only be resolved by strategy, not by force!"

He knew, of course, that the female swordswoman wanted to shatter the restrictions on the mural with a single sword strike.

Her stats are certainly sufficient.

However, her current underlying code has bugs that do not support it.

Yes.

With that sword strike, she exhausted too much of her true energy and will surely fall into sword silence once again!
Then I'll have to carry her all the way to the last floor!
"How about that?"

Fairy Pei stopped and looked intently at the young man.

"Senior, to be honest, I never expected you to come. You..."

While Luo Shenggu and Xiao Xianzi were locked in a cold standoff, Chen Ran couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Why are you so nice to me?"

Upon hearing this, Fairy Pei's phoenix eyes narrowed.
Then she tilted her head, as if thinking seriously for a moment, and said, "Because I have never been genuinely kind to anyone, I want to try."

This sincere confession stirred even Chen Ran, a Sigma man, in his heart. "Then why me?"

Fairy Pei pondered for a moment longer.

But this time, she didn't seem to have expected the answer.

After a full three breaths.

She frowned slightly, a rare hint of impatience appearing on her usually aloof and beautiful face: "You have too many questions. I'm too lazy to answer them."

puff.

It’s time to say it or not.

The AI ​​fairy was actually quite cute at this point.

Chen Ran shook his head and smiled wryly, then looked at Luo Shenggu who was walking slowly towards him, "Shenggu, do you understand Sanskrit?"

"Nonsense." Luo Yuling raised an eyebrow, her tone tinged with offended anger. "Half of the unique skills of my Cangming Holy Sect are derived from Buddhist and Taoist scriptures. How could we not understand them?"

"Senior Pei, what about you?" Chen Ran asked again, knowing the answer already.

He was, of course, very clear about the attributes of this orthodox female protagonist.

"Mm." Pei Qingyan nodded gently.

“Excellent! In that case, I'll temporarily entrust the task to you two fairies to help me decipher the Sanskrit! After it's done—”

"I promise!"

"This is absolutely a priceless treasure that you have never seen before, and everyone who sees it will get a share!"

He finished speaking with great enthusiasm.

The two women, however, remained calm.

Luo Shenggu even seemed somewhat unwilling, "Are you ordering me around?"

"Oh well," Chen Ran laughed, "If the Holy Maiden is unwilling, it's alright. I have Senior Pei to help me, so I have nothing to worry about!"

"Mm." Fairy Pei nodded humbly in support.

"You guys"

Luo Yuling's pretty face suddenly darkened. She bit her red lips and flew towards Yanqiao like a streak of light. "Hmph! I'd like to see if this woman understands Sanskrit better than me, the Holy Maiden of Cangming!"

Before she could finish speaking, she caught a glimpse of the figure in white following her, hanging side by side with her above the rocky bridge.

At this moment, the heat waves of magma, carrying sulfurous fumes, rushed in, but the female swordswoman's white robes remained as flowing as ever.

"You can give it a try." The female swordswoman's voice was as faint as if it were melting into the wind.

Luo Yuling composed herself and couldn't help but ask in a hoarse voice, "What exactly is your relationship with this petty thief?"

Pei Qingyan lowered her eyes to look at the churning lava below the bridge and gently shook her head: "I don't know. But I want to know."

at the same time.

Fairy Xiao stared blankly into the distance, her expression somewhat wistful.

"That's right. That Saintess Luo Luo is revered as the Heavenly Demon of the Eastern Lands, possessing formidable strength. Senior Pei is also an unparalleled legendary sword immortal. With the two of them protecting you, Young Master Chen probably won't need me."

"That's why he didn't ask me."

"So, on this trip of the four of us, I'm the one who's superfluous."

Thinking of this, Fairy Xiao felt a void in her heart, as if a piece of her soul had been ripped out.

"No, that's not right. I only met Young Master Chen by chance. Even if he ignores me afterward, what does it matter? We meet in the world of martial arts, and in the end, we'll just forget each other."

Fairy Xiyue tried her best to comfort herself with reason.

His palms were tightly clutching the "Heart of the East Sea" hidden in his sleeve, unwilling to let go.
Her eyes were getting increasingly red.

Yes.

If they were truly just casual acquaintances, then the kiss last night that she would never forget, and the accidental touch of his fingertips on hers, would all have made her unforgettable.
As such.

Even if that young master had a beautiful woman by his side, he would forget her in an instant.

How will she find peace for the rest of her life?
The more Fairy Xiyue thought about it, the sadder she became. But her grief turned into courage!
She clenched her fists, her gaze regaining the resolute determination of the Holy Maiden Cihang!
"Yes!"

"Didn't Senior Pei, like me, only get to know you later, young master? And..."

"Clearly, I was here first! She can lend Young Master Chen a hand, so why shouldn't I give it a try?"

With this thought in mind, the Holy Maiden of Cihang Sword Sect felt no more hindrance. She took a step forward, her long, slender legs poised to take flight—

A pair of familiar large hands reached out from behind her and tightly embraced her waist!

"Fairy, don't look back."

Chen Ran pressed close to Fairy Xiyue's pert buttocks and kissed her soft, reddened earlobes.

at the same time.

With his freed right hand, he materialized a bright pink flower from the Xuanwu Cauldron and handed it over:

Here, I'll give you a little red flower.

Xiao Xiyue: ╭(⊙o⊙)╮

(End of this chapter)