Currently, only two people in Xia knew Lu Ran’s true identity. While everyone else laughed and marveled at the commotion he had caused, Gu Qingyi’s expression began to twitch—this matter simply couldn’t withstand scrutiny.
In The Other Shore, many surely knew who Lu Ran really was. If his identity were traced back there, it would be impossible to hide that he was the son of a high-ranking member.
Even if no one could confirm he was the Undead Cult’s Holy Son, his ties to the Other Shore would be undeniable.
But Gu Qingyi quickly shook her head.
Forget it—even if they found out, what could they do?
Lu Ran’s bold actions showed he didn’t care, and there was no need to worry. After all, everyone knew that the International Beastmaster Alliance only controlled small countries.
Gu Qingyi dialed Lu Ran’s number and headed out to meet him.
Meanwhile, Manager Ying’s eyes lit up at the mention of selling information.
What kind of information?
The prospect of valuable intelligence was too enticing to pass up.
“About the Legendary level!” Lu Ran said mysteriously. “I’ve figured out why there are only level 8 beastmasters on the Stellar Moon Continent—and no level 9 beastmasters!”
“Huh??? Tell me, what do you want for this information? I’ll buy it!” Manager Ying was stunned.
“Come on, we’re friends! I wouldn’t really charge you,” Lu Ran replied with a laugh. “I’ll tell you for free.”
Manager Ying curled its lips; free things were always the most expensive. Judging by Lu Ran’s demeanor, it looked like it’d end up owing him several favors in the future.
“Actually—” Lu Ran had just opened his mouth when his phone rang. This frustrated Manager Ying, but since the caller was Gu Qingyi, it couldn’t tell him to hang up.
“Take it, take it,” it said.
Why does Gu Qingyi always call at the worst possible moments? Manager Ying thought, speechless.
“Hey, Lu Ran. What’s with that video? Is it real? The Undead Holy Son— that’s fake, right?” Gu Qingyi asked, puzzled.
Clearly, she didn’t believe it. Even though Lu Ran’s parents were high-ranking members of The Other Shore, he wasn’t their Holy Son. How could he suddenly become the Holy Son of the far more dangerous Undead Cult? It was obviously a misunderstanding.
“Actually, there’s a bit of a misunderstanding,” Lu Ran explained. “While the process was incorrect, the result was correct.” He went on to share the same explanation he’d just given to Manager Ying.
Dr. Gu was baffled, while Manager Ying smirked mischievously as it stood beside Lu Ran.
“Speaking of which, the leader of the Undead Cult is at least a level 8 beastmaster. What did they see in you to accept you as a disciple?”
That question had puzzled Manager Ying earlier as well. Even first-generation geniuses found it extremely difficult to forge connections with legendary beastmasters.
Take Gu Qingyi, for example. Despite her dragon-type contract and prominent genius status on Blue Planet, contracting a dragon-type was something many top second-generation beastmasters on the Stellar Moon Continent could accomplish with ease.
Even Lu Ran’s current remarkable status as a Dragon Chef wasn’t enough to make a legendary beastmaster invest in him as a personal disciple within the Beastmaster Empire.
Although being a Dragon Chef was rare, it still wasn’t enough to earn the personal mentorship of a legendary beastmaster.
Every legendary beastmaster was a top-tier combat force on the continent, capable of slaying dragons and demolishing cities with ease. Becoming the heir to a legendary sect—especially in such a short time—would be nearly impossible without talent far beyond the current era.
“You didn’t abduct the leader’s daughter, did you?” Gu Qingyi asked suspiciously over the phone.
“Of course not! I just resolved the Undead attribute’s soul-consumption flaw in the secret realm,” Lu Ran replied cheerfully.
At his words, both Gu Qingyi and Manager Ying froze.
“Long story short, I’ve given the Undead attribute a chance to follow a proper path,” Lu Ran explained. “Someday, thanks to my efforts, necromancers will stand on equal footing with mainstream beastmaster systems. Let the online rumors continue to spread—free publicity shouldn’t go to waste. By the time I vindicate the Undead attribute, all of this will have laid the groundwork.
“By the way, when is Xia going to establish its undead division? I’ve got a head full of undead knowledge with nowhere to use it,” he added.
Would I gain another title after being the King of Green Sea and the Clan Leader? he mused silently.
“You...” Gu Qingyi was stunned. Countless words filled her mind, yet none could come out. She was utterly confused—it seemed Lu Ran hadn’t entered the ascension realms to train but rather to exploit some kind of cheat code!
The president had assigned her the task of establishing an undead division and researching the Undead attribute, but several obstacles had delayed her progress.
And now, Lu Ran claimed that in a single trip to an ascension realm, he’d resolved all the Undead attribute’s challenges?
“Are you the illegitimate child of Limitless City’s consciousness?” Manager Ying blurted out in shock.
Lu Ran’s sheer luck was overwhelming. From mastering the Dragon attribute to achieving breakthroughs in the Undead attribute, how could he keep making such gains in these uncharted domains?
Both Gu Qingyi and Manager Ying were rendered speechless by his revelations.
“Hello? Hello? Dr. Gu, where are you?” Lu Ran asked. “The value of the Undead attribute is immense—it even ties into the Legendary level. I was just about to explain it to Manager Ying when your call interrupted me.”
What followed was a relentless torrent of information from Lu Ran.
He detailed why beastmasters on the Stellar Moon Continent couldn’t break through to the Legendary level, as they were constrained by the limits imposed by Legendary creatures. He also explained the origins of the Undead Cult on the Stellar Moon Continent and the ambitions of its leader!
The Undead attribute wasn’t inherently evil. In fact, it was a power developed by two exceptional geniuses to help humans surpass the restrictions of Legendary-level breakthroughs by mimicking the Death Dragon and harnessing the strength of its subordinates.
Not only was it not evil, it also stood firmly on the side of righteousness.
Now, Lu Ran had resolved the crucial issue that had once branded the Undead attribute as sinister. If these historical revelations surfaced, they would undoubtedly cause massive chaos on Blue Planet.
Gu Qingyi and Manager Ying were utterly shocked. They feared that the already chaotic internal structure of the Other Shore could spiral further into disarray—and that a faction might even defect to Lu Ran, the legitimate authority of the Undead attribute!
At that moment, Manager Ying struggled to process the explosive revelations. It slumped on the sofa like a drunkard, its tail swaying aimlessly, and its expression dazed.
Dr. Gu remained silent for a long while before finally speaking softly, “Wait for me. I’ll be in Green Sea soon.”
Compared to the forbidden knowledge Lu Ran had uncovered and his research outcomes, the online rumors seemed trivial.
Right now, people online were having a field day, shouting for strict investigations. But when Lu Ran clears the reputation of the Undead attribute, the reversal will be just as dramatic.
“I wonder what surprises await you in your next ascension realm.”
After Lu Ran ended his call with Dr. Gu, Manager Ying’s whiskers twitched as it looked at him with an aggrieved expression.
This kid is truly extraordinary.
A level 1 beastmaster had entered such a dangerous ascension realm, where merely surviving in Ming An City was already impressive and yet had managed to rise as the Holy Son of a Legendary sect and acquire such critical information.
“Let me take a moment to analyze this calmly,” it said, already strategizing how to maximize its profits during the upcoming undead wave.
“You go ahead and analyze all you want. By the way, where are Xia Ri and Dark Crow?”
“That little girl? She got tricked by Dark Crow into training the Green Sea Army. She’s been out cooking meals every day for an entire month.”
Lu Ran was speechless.
Well done, Dark Crow. Judging by this, Xia Ri’s Spear Intent will likely be fully developed after a month of practice.
“By the way, give me the egg,” Lu Ran said.
“It’s on the balcony. Just take it out of the cultivation fluid, and it’ll hatch. When you decide to hatch it is entirely up to you.”
“Huh?” Lu Ran paused momentarily before rushing to the balcony.
There, he saw a square cultivation container filled with transparent liquid, with a white familiar egg floating inside.
Do I even need to think about this? he wondered.
Without hesitation, Lu Ran reached into the cultivation container, ready to hatch the little creature that had been incubating for over half a month.
He was curious to see what species this familiar egg contained. The Rock Monarch that belonged to the Princess of Light had already impressed him; its infinite regeneration and elemental transformation abilities were comparable to immortality.
Soon, Lu Ran carefully retrieved the familiar egg and looked at it expectantly. Moments later, the egg began to emit a dazzling glow. It was really happening! His dark eyes fixed on the familiar egg as his heart surged along with the radiant light.
In the next moment, cracks appeared on the eggshell. As they spread, the egg gradually broke apart. However, the emerging life form didn’t hatch in the usual way. Instead, as the egg shattered, the light grew even stronger and bright rays shone through the cracks.
The entire egg, enveloped in a luminous aura, transformed directly into a new being—no remnants of the eggshell were left behind.
The newly born creature let out a soft, melodic sound. Lu Ran stared at it in astonishment.
The white being floated midair, swaying gently like a veil in the breeze. Soft and delicate, it drifted gracefully, its pure white form emanating serenity, resembling a tiny sprite.
“Is this... a cloud?” Lu Ran murmured as he gazed at the being that had emerged from the familiar egg.
The little sprite, as white and fluffy as a cloud, turned to look at Lu Ran. At the same time, its information appeared before him.
[Name: Weather Sprite]
[Attribute: Water (Ice, Lightning)]
[Species Rank: Intermediate-King]
[Species Talent: Weather Blessing (The Weather Sprite has three forms which were Rain Cloud Form, Ice Cloud Form, and Lightning Cloud Form. In each form, it can exert maximum control over heavy rains, blizzards, or thunderstorms.
[Additionally, it can bestow Weather Blessings upon specific individuals or groups, enhancing the power of their corresponding attribute skills, energy recovery speed, and more.)]
Lu Ran’s eyes lit up as he looked at the Weather Sprite in delight.
This was exactly the area-of-effect spellcaster familiar he had been hoping for! And it even seemed to possess powerful support capabilities!