Volume 1, Chapter 38: The Goal of One Hundred Thousand Reached, Time to Call It Quits!

Building upon this foundation, later generations summarized the concept of a "miraculous encounter"—that final event occurring before enlightenment is the very essence of such an encounter.

It was at this moment that Liyue sensed a flicker of internal energy outside the tent. She glanced toward the woods beyond the military camp, her willow-leaf brows knitting slightly above her beautiful phoenix eyes. When she turned back to look at the person on the bed, her expression softened once more. With a handkerchief in hand, she gently wiped those slender, calloused hands.

Meanwhile, he called again to discuss matters regarding the medicine, and Zhao Qingran’s heart could find no peace.

"Junior Brother Xiao, everyone has their own fate. You need not blame yourself. When you reach my age, you will see many things more clearly," Duan Wubing consoled.

Tao Xiu took a few deep breaths and closed his eyes. His trembling eyelashes revealed his current vulnerability; that childlike sense of helplessness deeply shocked Gu Qingkuang.

At this moment, watching Liu Erya stand motionless beneath the platform, still facing forward and quietly waiting for a potentially unfeasible result, the expectant gaze she cast upon these young students touched Chu Sanniang in a way she rarely experienced.

It was truly beyond expectation that such words had come from his lips. Did this mean he would not disturb her for the entire week?

To advance two realms in an instant, especially to the level of spiritual consciousness materialization, was extremely rare even within the Mysterious Sect.

"Who was it that just spoke of holding a selection?" Liyue glanced at the person on the dragon throne but said nothing, turning instead to face the officials below, her eyes seemingly capable of piercing through everything.

"Firstly, he is Lan'er’s grandfather; secondly, I hope you can receive his help and build a career. Lan'er’s first son will certainly bear the Li surname. If you succeed, he will one day be the emperor of a nation, which may serve to make up for the regrets of the Highness."

Looking at the person who appeared before him, he made out the figure in the night—a youth of seventeen or eighteen with a handsome face. There was a trace of familiarity, yet he could not place it. Could they have met at the Azure Dragon Sect?

Some had been tempted to surrender, but after these words were spoken, no one dared to bring it up again.

"Teacher Jiang, you are not dreaming. This is your sea of consciousness, and I am communicating with you." The domestic companion robot, identifying itself as Code Twelve, spoke once more.

After all, within half a month, Zhuang Mengdie had conquered her, and he in turn had conquered Jiang Yanjun. It was only through the help of those two aunts that she finally advanced to the Golden Core stage. Furthermore, the senior sisters of Yan Hui Peak circled Liu Kongya incessantly every day; during these two weeks, he had spent far more time without clothes than with them on.

White halos appeared on the bodies of the White Locust Leeches. Previously, the Black Locust Leeches had been black, so it seemed their origins matched their names, as the Red and Green Locust Leeches also bore colors consistent with their designations. It appeared they were all named after their hues.

"My gratitude to the Divine Master." The trembling in Jiang Lang’s body ceased as the divine light faded, and he seemed to finally recover his composure.

From Malf, she had learned of her ability: "Electric Prison," ranked 61st on the Soul Edict list. When she unleashed her full power, an area with a radius of one hundred meters would be completely covered in electric arcs, and no living thing would be able to escape this prison of lightning.

"Congratulations to Li Yan on achieving five consecutive victories. I invite the next contestant to take the stage," the referee’s voice boomed.

In the dream, the old man had also drunk the water Shi Nian poured for him, only to vomit blood and die in the lounge.

This Silver-rank B beast clearly refused to have its dignity trampled upon, throwing its head back and letting out a long howl.

"Everyone, there is no need to shout. The key is with them." The members of the Nangong clan suddenly pointed toward Weiwei and Xuanyuan Yinglan, who had arrived just a moment ago, wearing strange, shifting smiles.

Watching his face draw near, Weiyang smiled faintly. The slight curve of her lips was just like the sweet, warm smiles from a long, long time ago, though only she knew that her heart had plummeted to the freezing point.

Weiyang slowly closed her eyes. The image of the dark guard with the blood mole between his brows immediately surfaced. "Kill without mercy," is that it?

Sister Shangxiang’s decision was simple: meet force with force and water with earth. In any case, the itinerary could not be delayed further. They would take it as it came; she was not afraid of a fight.

"You don’t need to take off this ring." She looked at Yun Xie with vigilance, protecting her ring. This was the ring Lin Yiyun had placed on her finger himself—could he not even tolerate this?

"Go back and talk to the villagers. Strive for their voluntary consent. Do not force them. If it truly doesn't work, arrange for them to stay in another village first. Clear the land for my cardboard box factory. If they are unwilling, occupy some land outside the village. Do not get into disputes with them," Fusheng said softly.

The most stunned person was Ma Liang, who had been standing there in a daze. He had been present since the moment Lin Jiaren arrived, and yet, having spoken fewer than three sentences, he had been shocked repeatedly by Lin Jiaren’s words and actions. Even now, he remained at a loss.

After saying this, she gave a playful chuckle and darted out. Since she did not live in the courtyard, she could not eat in the dining room and had her own place to dine.

Xiao Wan was in a state of panic, his grip on the phone turning his knuckles white. He could not for the life of him remember anyone by that name.

The Great Elder Lu Dezhao, the Second Elder Lu Derong, and the Fifth Elder Lu Xuanyan had all arrived one after another to rendezvous.

The next second, shrill, miserable screams rang out in the forest. In just a moment, only a dozen blood-stained skeletons and one ferocious Taotie beast with half its face missing remained.

"Beijing is the best! That’s the capital! I’m envious, yet you’re complaining." Cao Cui and Su Zhaozhao had arrived first.

She had to catch a live captive first to interrogate them on who they were and how many there were, so she wouldn't accidentally behead too few and invite future retaliation.

"Shen Dongran accompanied me to see both Western and Chinese doctors. They all told me it was because my psychological pressure was too great and I needed to relax."