Majesty!
Lin Ran, carrying Luo Qingyan, reappeared about several hundred meters from where they had entered the divine might space.
Using the divine might space to transfer position in the real world was an extremely, extremely magic-consuming endeavor.
This mere few hundred meters had depleted half of Lin Ran's current significantly strengthened attributes.
If it were Lin Ran before obtaining the Heart of Nature, he would likely have been completely drained.
Fortunately, the Heart of Nature, newly acquired, contained a portal that did not consume his own magic, only its internal energy.
Otherwise, Lin Ran would have truly struggled to cope.
Moreover, he figured that something that could serve as the eye of a super-large teleportation array should not have difficulty with long-distance teleportation.
As soon as the two emerged from the divine might space, they couldn't help but feel disoriented.
Was this still the place where they had entered the divine might space before?
The surrounding stone pillars and trees had all been razed, and even this mountainside had a gaping hole in it.
Lightning and thunder continuously surged within the breach, creating a fearsome spectacle.
"It seems that hero unit from the Thunder Element tribe, named Destruction Razor, went on a rather futile rampage after we disappeared."
Lin Ran smiled heartily.
Luo Qingyan nodded:
"That must be it..."
"And he probably hasn't even left the Fulong Mountain Range yet!"
"This Heart of Nature, imbued with the power of space-time, is an absolute treasure to the Thunder Element tribe."
"To lose it so unceremoniously, they would surely not accept it."
"If he were to return home in such a dejected state..."
"Failure of the plan + loss of a treasure..."
"He should be able to rejoice if he isn't executed."
Lin Ran stretched lazily, unconcerned:
"We aren't afraid of him anyway."
"I've already transcribed and sealed our respective divine mights, and inscribed one for each of us."
"Even if he were to appear before us now, we could easily escape."
Luo Qingyan excitedly shook Lin Ran's arm:
"In that case, what are we waiting for?"
"Quick, bring out your space-time gate and let's take it for a spin!"
"I've lived this long, and I've never even ridden a long-distance portal or teleportation array!"
Lin Ran's mouth twitched:
"You think it's a dog on a leash? 'Take it for a spin'..."
"But since I want to test its capabilities anyway, I'll reluctantly let you have a look."
Saying that, Lin Ran spread his arms, making a summoning gesture.
Luo Qingyan suddenly seemed to recall something and hurriedly called out:
"Wait, wait, wait!"
"Uh... there are no biological chips now, can you accurately gauge the path?"
"Don't end up opening a teleportation array underground!"
Lin Ran gave Luo Qingyan a look as if she were an idiot:
"Don't always try to gauge me with your imbecilic logic..."
"I can communicate with nature, how could I get lost?"
"Just watch obediently!"
As he spoke, Lin Ran listened to the sounds of the wind and plants, and summoned twelve pale purple gems from the void.
These twelve gems formed a circle and rotated slowly and elegantly.
A purple glow emanated from them, gradually outlining a circular portal about two meters in radius.
"This speed is a bit slow..."
"It's been five minutes, and the portal is only just being created."
Lin Ran was not very satisfied with this speed.
Luo Qingyan gave Lin Ran a helpless look:
"Big brother, you don't actually think creating a portal is a simple matter, do you?"
"Honestly, this speed is already unbelievably fast..."
"Anything related to space-time consumes a great deal of time and magic."
"Your so-called divine might, being able to transfer in one second, is a complete bug!"
"Don't think other space-time abilities are weak because of it!"
Lin Ran laughed heartily:
"Then let's go. It's a good chance to test its stability."
With that, Lin Ran took Luo Qingyan and stepped into the purple portal.
The surging space-time tunnel immediately engulfed them. After about ten seconds, the two reappeared at the location Lin Ran had previously set.
"The transfer speed is acceptable."
This time, Lin Ran showed a somewhat satisfied expression.
Luo Qingyan, however, looked around the surroundings with some surprise:
"Isn't this still within the Fulong Mountain Range? Are you sure the direction is correct?"
Lin Ran smiled:
"The direction is definitely correct..."
"After all, my teleportation destination from the very beginning was not outside the Fulong Mountain Range."
"An old score with an old friend remains unsettled, how could I leave so easily?"
Luo Qingyan was momentarily unable to react:
"You mean?"
Lin Ran pointed to a small hilltop not far away:
"Of course, it's Captain Zhao Wudi!"
"While I was using various natural elements to search for a way out, I suddenly detected a familiar scent."
"Zhao Wudi hasn't left the Fulong Mountain Range..."
"Oh no, we've been in the divine might space for over ten days, he might have returned..."
"After all, how could he clear his name without reporting the situation?"
Luo Qingyan's eyes narrowed upon hearing this:
"On that hilltop?"
"So what do we do, rush up and kill him? That doesn't seem quite right, does it?"
"Acting against military personnel without direct evidence might cause a major dispute..."
Lin Ran shook his head:
"He's not on the hilltop, but inside the mountain."
"There's a cave entrance there, but he's hidden it with an illusion array. A pity, it can't fool me."
"Regardless, this person is definitely problematic. We'll apprehend him first, and I'll naturally find a way to interrogate him."
"Won't that provide the evidence?"
"And at worst, even if everything on his end is perfect, we can just make a clean getaway with the evidence!"
Luo Qingyan then revealed an excited smile:
"Good!"
"I've long been annoyed by that old fox who's been faking it for so long!"
"Let's go! We'll go apprehend him!"
The two soon arrived at the mountainside.
With his Eternal Mangekyo activated, Lin Ran easily pinpointed the eye of the illusion array laid by Zhao Wudi. With a cast of 'Magical Mirror World Reversal', he successfully assimilated the illusion array.
Transcription Seal!
Thanks to the Heart of Nature's ability to convert life force into elemental energy, Lin Ran indulged in extravagance, inscribing Amaterasu on all nodes of Zhao Wudi's illusion array.
Finally, he planted a divine might at the eye of the array and clapped his hands with satisfaction.