Versatile Mage: Lord of the Styx, but Lord of the Living

Chapter 183: The Bridge of Life Lives, the Bridge of Death Falls, the Blood Throne!

"what?"

Fang Gu was dumbfounded. Shouldn't everyone have chosen together?

Why should I go first!

Fang Gu felt a surge of anger, but dared not show it.

The reason is simple: Lu Ran is a councilor with a superior position, while he is currently a criminal.

Moreover, Lu Ran was the strongest. The ancient teachings did not mention any method to destroy the Eternal Life Demon Lotus, yet he solved it all by himself.

Fang Gu hesitated for a long time before finally deciding to endure the humiliation.

He paced back and forth between the ten bridges, and finally chose the one that best fit the ancient teachings.

At this point, Lu Ran's eyes narrowed slightly.

Apart from Lu Ran, the others also silently made their choices in their hearts.

Just as Fang Gu was about to ask Lu Ran and the others if they had made their choices, he heard Lu Ran speak up:

"Fang Gu, you go into the bridge first. I still need to explain some things to Ning Xue and the others."

Fang Gu froze, a bad feeling welling up inside him.

But right now, there's no time to hesitate!
If he doesn't firmly choose this bridge, what if someone else picks it?
Then all his plans would be ruined!

Since it had already been agreed that only one person would cross each bridge, Fang Gu didn't think that Lu Ran, given his status and strength, needed to deceive him.

Fang Gu turned around resolutely and walked towards the bridge he had chosen.

The altar seemed to be right in front of them, and the legacy of the ancient king seemed within easy reach!
As long as we can seize the inheritance of the ancient king, it will be a piece of cake to make Lu Ran and the others wish they were dead!
After walking about ten steps, suddenly, a chop to the neck landed on Fang Gu!
Under the incredulous gazes of Mo Fan and the other two, Fang Gu collapsed in the middle of the bridge.

"Huh? Ah! Ah, this, this, this..." Mo Fan opened his mouth wide, trembling.

If it were before, Mo Fan would never have believed that Lu Ran would actually make a move against 'his own Fanggu'!
Even now, seeing it with their own eyes, Mo Fan, Zhang Xiaohou, and the others still find it unbelievable.

Mu Ningxue frowned slightly. She had been observing Fang Gu carefully along the way, but had not found anything unusual.

But she knew that Lu Ran must have his reasons for doing this!

Lu Ran's explanation then made the three of them realize the truth!

“Fang Gu is a descendant of the village chief of Huayang Village. He has been taught ancient teachings since childhood, and he is so familiar with the scenery inside the tomb that he can even be described as ‘familiar’,” Lu Ran said.

Mo Fan and the others recalled that Fang Gu clearly knew the inside story, whether in the connecting corridor or in front of the Lotus of Immortality. This was indeed the case.

“I cultivate the mind system, and my heart tells me that he is not as peaceful as he appears. If he seizes the opportunity, Fang Gu will definitely betray me.”

"so."

Zhang Xiaohou blurted out, "So, Brother Ran, you're going to strike first?!"

Mo Fan glared at Zhang Xiaohou: "What are you saying!"

"Brother Ran is eliminating evil by cutting the weeds!"

However, Mo Fan had no idea when Lu Ran had awakened his mind-based abilities.
One can only marvel at how increasingly mysterious Ran Ge has become.
Mu Ningxue's eyes lit up: "Then, was Fang Gu's suggestion to split up earlier not very reliable?"

Lu Ran nodded with relief and said, "That's right. If we split up, it would truly be a matter of life and death."

"Let's cross the bridge he chose!"

Mu Ningxue nodded slightly, following Lu Ran first, and pointed to the square valley path in the center of the bridge:

"Then what should he do?"

Lu Ran glanced at Fang Gu and said calmly, "Ignore him. Since he has the intention to harm us, he deserves to die a hundred times over."

Mo Fan and Zhang Xiaohou both nodded in support, deeply agreeing. As they passed Fang Gu lying on the ground, Mo Fan even spat out a few mouthfuls of white foam, expressing his indignation.

In less than a minute, they crossed the Bridge of Life and Death, and Lu Ran and the others all showed relieved smiles on their faces.

The bridge that Fang Gu chose is indeed a bridge of life!
Rather than saying he was the chosen one, it would be more accurate to say he knew all along that the bridge was the Bridge of Life.

"This Fang Gu is truly a vicious and ruthless man. If it weren't for Brother Ran discovering his treacherous schemes, we would probably have been killed by him!" Zhang Xiaohou said coldly.

Walk across Shengqiao Bridge, pass through the arched bridge, and step onto the platform on the other side.

The moment the four stepped onto the platform, the nine dead bridges behind them collapsed with a deafening roar, sending countless rubble crashing into the abyss below.

Mo Fan glanced down at the bridge subconsciously, then was so frightened that his scalp tingled!

The area beneath the bridge could be described as an abyss, shrouded in darkness, with howling winds and shadowy paths.

The Bridge of Life and Death: Of the ten bridges, only the Bridge of Life they just crossed remains, standing alone across the abyss.

This scene is even more spectacular than the fiery calamity of the Scorching Plains!
Mo Fan and Zhang Xiaohou were panting heavily, and Mu Ningxue's face was covered in cold sweat, making her already fair complexion appear even paler.

Mo Fan and Mu Ningxue are already at the high level, while Zhang Xiaohou is only at the mid level. It is really difficult for the three of them to venture into the Abyss of Fiends.

Lu Ran set up a spatial barrier to isolate the sound and prevent the surrounding black gales from disturbing the three of them as much as possible.

"You all rest here for a while, I'll go up to the altar first."

Before he finished speaking, Lu Ran's figure disappeared.

A faintly visible streak of dark lightning appeared on the steps leading to the crimson altar, rapidly leaping upwards.

At the top of the altar, Lu Ran turned back and glanced into the distance.

Mu Ningxue, Mo Fan, and Zhang Xiaohou remained seated at the foot of the mountain, cross-legged and deep in thought.

Setting up a spatial barrier serves two purposes: firstly, to block the strong winds, and secondly...
This was done to ensure that nothing unexpected happened in the upcoming operation, and also to prevent Mo Fan and the others from spying on them!
About a hundred paces in front of Lu Ran stood a crimson throne carved from blood-red jade!

The throne is crystal clear with sharp edges and corners, and countless sharp swords are stuck upside down on it. Just by looking at it, you can feel the overwhelming aura of a fierce and domineering king!

At the center of the throne sat a man in a black armor robe.

The armor was imposing and valiant, without a speck of dust on it. Even after more than two thousand years, it still gleamed coldly, as if it had just been forged.
There was no human body or corpse inside the armor, but Lu Ran felt as if it had its own life.

He supported the laurel wreath with one hand, his armor leaning slightly forward as he rested on the blood throne.

suddenly
"You've finally arrived."

A sound came from all directions, seemingly originating from the deepest hell.
The voice of the armored figure resounded from within the soul, carrying an irresistible pressure.

If Lu Ran hadn't possessed such strong mental power, he might have actually been intimidated by the sound of the armor!

But at this moment, Lu Ran remained expressionless, even a hint of mockery on his lips, calmly looking at the armor in front of him as he slowly walked towards it.

"Were you waiting for me?" Lu Ran asked.

"I am waiting for a successor who can carry on my legacy!"

Lu Ran's expression remained calm, showing neither anger nor joy: "But I... don't seem to be your descendant!"

After the words fell, the voice of the armored figure clearly fell silent for a moment, but quickly resumed:

"That doesn't matter. Put on the armor, and you will have everything I have, inheriting my unparalleled power!" the armored voice seductively proclaimed.

Lu Ran smiled:

"Did something get left out? Like, is there another powerful soul and its memories waiting for me?"

(End of this chapter)