Chapter 21
When Xiao arrived at the gate, Hua Jiu saw him. She cast only a faint glance before looking away, but the chill in her heart grew ever colder, eventually crystallizing into an icy shroud that encased her heart’s very beat. Layer upon layer of frost sealed everything away.
Ling Tian was merely a first-rank Martial Sect Master. Though his combat prowess was formidable, he stood no chance of resistance.
“Do not worry. Who said the last imperial bloodline has vanished? Did you see the celestial tribulation reduce that great dragon to ashes? Did you see its soul utterly destroyed?” The elder’s profound gaze pierced into the depths of the ocean, his expression endlessly serene.
“Your Majesty, why trouble yourself so? Wang Cairen is merely struggling on the brink of death. If you confront her directly, surely she cannot resist?” Ming Lu asked.
Emperor Jingkong was ruthless throughout his life, always eradicating threats completely. It was precisely this unyielding nature that kept him trapped in the late Emperor stage for over a century, unable to advance beyond that threshold.
At present, Elder Xue had just allied with a fellow elder from the Ten Thousand Paths Divine Sect to slay the Hell King, bringing the battle to a decisive end.
“No! The Emperor has commanded you to lead the troops directly to the frontlines!” Ao Lan’s voice was icy.
Hua Sheng tirelessly refined every single herb to perfection, time slipping by as he continued the intricate hand seals.
“Oh? Another formidable player? But if this is all you can muster, then you shall remain here with me!” The assassin leader’s eyes flashed with surprise before his attacks grew sharper, each strike aimed for Mike’s vital points.
If the appearance of Steward Ou had stirred unrest in the streets, Hua Sheng’s words made the distant onlookers feel as though they had swallowed a dead fly.
Sure enough, upon entering the office, Han You saw a face radiant with joy. Even the few wrinkles etched by recent worries vanished under the lightness of his mood.
“Stick the silver note to his face!” Maoshan Ming was currently dealing with a large ghost, wielding a magical umbrella. Wang Jin had seen a senior uncle use such an artifact before, but Maoshan Ming’s method was different—not merely capturing a hoard of spirits but controlling them to spin for amusement.
“System, where am I now? Can you take me to the town where Uncle Jiu is?” The system had dropped Wang Jin into a pitch-black forest, and he admitted he truly had no idea which way to go.
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At this moment, Han You’s blind monk was almost completely lost deep in the wilderness, turning tower pushing into a bystander's game, so much so that he might as well set up a temple in the bushes and become a monk.
A snake and a man both turned to glare at Chu Yun, unsure whether to attack. Just then, a rock fell. The snake and the mutated monster, startled, retreated in perfect unison. Chu Yun sensed an opportunity.
The land of Valhalla in the Divine Realm boasted a pleasantly stable climate, neither cold nor hot.
Held back by many ancient human warriors, the four great spirit beasts, no matter how enraged or anxious, ultimately failed to reach the monarch’s side to provide protection.
Perhaps by nature, the Nest was an extraordinary insect spirit beast, possessing abilities beyond its kin.
Fang Yu said, “We bear no grudge against you. Why do you relentlessly press us?” This was his concern. No matter how one looked at it, the man in black did not seem truly villainous nor a government official—could he be a government envoy?
The Independent Regiment’s 1st Battalion, 1st Company was ordered to advance to Cuijiakou, where the main forces were retreating, to strengthen and carry out anti-Japanese activities.
Le Chi nodded; indeed, this was also his analysis. It seemed this city was not a pushover.
“Dou Qi vortex!” With a low shout, he spun his hands before his chest, forming a vortex of fighting energy.
There was no one here—everything was desolate, many places draped with spiderwebs swaying faintly in the breeze. On the floor near the entrance and living room, spots of fresh blood were scattered.
Though the First-Grade Abbot was over seventy-five, his speed was like a hurricane. In an instant, he knocked Hui Ren to the ground, pinning his hands behind his back. In the blink of an eye, the abbot produced a thin hemp rope no thicker than chopsticks and bound him tightly.
The door opened again. Wukong casually tossed the few people to the floor, then clapped his hands, releasing their restraints before turning to approach.
Long Jingyu slowly slid the jade soul beneath his tongue into Ouyang Xiaoli’s mouth. To prolong this exquisite moment, Ouyang Xiaoli used her tongue to shield the jade soul. Thus, back and forth, their kiss grew ever more fervent.
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“Ten days? That’s far too long; the goods must sail soon. Time is money—who can wait ten days for you?” Lei Da Fatty, seeing the board members about to compromise, jumped in to seize the moment for a challenge.
The man rubbed his arm vigorously. Though he assented outwardly, judging by his condition, he would not hold out much longer.
Ji Ming also observed Xi Tianlei’s performance. Who wouldn’t appreciate a loyal and capable subordinate? Naturally, Ji Ming was willing to grant him an opportunity to prove himself.
Normally, with an old friend’s arrival and such respect shown, Meng Chengkang could have had three more drinks. Yet now, his complexion darkened further.
Though Elder Su Mi and Su Tong had taken the medicines provided by Gao Mingyuan, he had not given them the most potent ones, nor taught them the Martial Extreme techniques.
Today, she wore a pure white strapless gown, her face adorned with exquisite makeup, her hair meticulously pinned with pearl hairpins, appearing even more beautiful.
“W-what?!” Wang Naiying was utterly stunned, her bag dropped to the floor, her face flushed crimson as she struggled.
Everything could happen here. Since she had no intention of further contact, Feng Hua Juedai was too indifferent to bother debating with anyone.
Without various chemical reagents, long-term storage of fruit was difficult, especially southern fruit. Du Zhongxiao experimented multiple times before discovering that sealing them in cellars could preserve some. This was now the unique secret technique of agricultural operations, yielding substantial profits.