Volume 1, Chapter 34: The Gathering Storm

The merfolk were settled near Paradise Island, beginning a new life alongside the sea tribes that had come with them, no longer needing to fear the threat of the Lucifer family. Al was their greatest barrier, and he had also taught the merfolk how to develop the underwater regions of Paradise.

During his previous battle with the three thousand soldiers, he had realized that while he could control the flow of fire elements in the world, the amount he could gather in a single instant was ultimately limited.

The man nodded. "Of course I know you. Can't you tell who I am?" As he spoke, he struck a pose.

A true hero must first respect and understand their opponent before they can hope to defeat them.

Du Ziyuan high-fived Songzi; being able to complete this piece of music was a great sense of accomplishment for both of them.

What "warriors of the Liao Kingdom"? All that bluster and posturing was nothing more than the behavior of a bully who fears the strong and preys on the weak. Faced with absolute power, didn't they fold in an instant?

"Liuxing! Everyone! Good luck!" Aisha’s cheering came from behind. Liuxing turned and waved at her.

Afterward, Luota began to build a fire and focus on cooking. Preparing delicious food had become an indispensable part of his daily life. The only pity was that he couldn't get his hands on salt. While the forest was full of other seasonings, the lack of saltiness made it difficult to bring out other flavors.

Little did they know, a sneaky raccoon was watching the magical beasts roaming the land with glowing red eyes.

"That's right, we must act quickly to save Miss Nayi. We have no choice but to rely on a surprise attack and brute force," Qin Tianci said earnestly.

The city walls of the Southern Kingdom were not as magnificent as those of Tushan, and the name "Southern Kingdom" lacked the gravitas of "Tushan." It could be said that compared to Tushan, it was a slightly more backward power.

In the Pigsty Walled City—or the tenement building, as some called it—those who had lived there for a long time naturally developed deep bonds with the place. If one lived there for over a decade, the neighbors became like family, and the relationships between everyone were very harmonious.

"Cold Moon seems more confident than last season!" Liu Mengyun from the judging panel suddenly said to the other judges.

Zuo Kui hesitated for a moment before telling Youming how the Big Sister had helped them time and again. Youming listened carefully, his stern face gradually relaxing into an expression of surprise.

Amidst the chaos, only Bai stood his ground, eyes closed, forming hand seals while chanting rapidly.

Starting from their exploration of the Lost Lands, the group had accepted countless missions from Heloise, and this happened to be the final one.

"It’s actually Konoha... Damn it!" Sasuke gritted his teeth, his eyes bloodshot. The aura around him turned icy, as if he were ready to tear someone apart.

Right, first arrange for the guests to be seated; the closer the relationship, the further forward they should be. Rongrong can handle this.

"Sigh, if only there were more energy pillars." Wang Dong looked at the trash that hadn't been cleared away, feeling a sense of eager hope.

The engine made a normal sound as he shifted gears and took it for a spin. "Comrade Vasily, you’re amazing! We couldn't fix it no matter what we did, and you sorted it out in no time," the driver shouted.

Every examinee who walked through the door paused upon seeing Linyuan, then sat down with a look of disdain.

Some software was released publicly, while other parts required payment to download and use.

Han Lianyi looked coldly at the hypocritical flatterers and turned to head back to her room, but Han Ziye blocked her path.

Kabei was a child with an overly sensitive mind. A single gesture or glance from an adult could easily lead her to make assumptions, and she would wear her emotions plainly on her face.

With a bang, the vehicle struck another zombie. Severed limbs flew, and the windshield was smeared with a layer of mysterious fluid.

The old man remained calm in the face of danger. While steadily ordering people to investigate the situation, he took Chu Annuo by the hand and walked out without hesitation.

Lin Mo, coming into such close contact with this kind of corpse for the first time, felt a wave of nausea rush through his gut after the initial shock, nearly causing him to vomit.

Song Qianqian said nothing more after hearing this. She had her space and could survive anywhere. Tomorrow, she would take the child back to the Ji family; it would be very difficult to return once she left.

His constitution was strong, which prevented the alcohol from depleting the water in his body; otherwise, he would only become thirstier the more he drank.

Gu Beinian expressed her thoughts with a lighthearted remark: "That won't happen to me. If it ever did, it would only be Lu Nan-chen ending up in the ICU."

Yang Zhan’s mind couldn't quite process everything at once, and he didn't know which question to answer first, as his thoughts would immediately grow sluggish whenever he recalled that night.

Ji Fa wasn't thinking of anything else at the moment; his mind was entirely consumed with how to root out the hidden threat within him. Yet, no matter how much he pondered, he found no solution, leaving him utterly distraught, depressed, and frustrated.

"Three hundred paces, two hundred and fifty paces, two hundred..." Every soldier crouching on the city wall with a Yuanrong crossbow counted silently to themselves. From time to time, rocks launched from the catapults would crush soldiers who couldn't dodge in time, scattering their brains.

"Good! Tomorrow we shall fight once more! General Sun, you will lead the charge tomorrow, but do not press the attack. If anything goes wrong, retreat immediately. We must preserve our strength," Long Quan said.

At the same time, in a square within Rongchuan City, a figure suddenly flashed—Moyuan had appeared. The most striking sight in the square was a tall stone stele standing in the center, and it was toward this that Moyuan was heading.

Seeing Qi Tianhao gulp down the water, Chu Zimo tilted his head slightly, a soft smile on his face. Having exhausted himself to find the water, he felt a sense of relief now that his efforts had been affirmed.

Hearing Gu Fan’s words, Bai Siyao’s spirit was suddenly shaken. The countless thoughts that were supposed to lead to her self-destruction suddenly calmed down, but a massive opening appeared in her sword stance.

Yunze sat on the sofa, watching coldly; he wanted to see who was pulling the strings behind this child. Tong Guai-guai felt the child was pitiful and quickly grabbed some tissues to wipe the snot and tears from Zhao Yuquan’s face.

Tong Guai-guai didn't know if she had arrived home yet, and he sat in the car constantly checking her contact in his phone, waiting until he saw that taxi pull in.

Tong Guai-guai had no idea that she had been listed as the prime target for investigation by her scheming husband. Upon arriving at Zheng Shaoqiu’s home, she was surprised to find that the person opening the door was not Zheng Shaoqiu, but an old man of about fifty.