Volume 1, Chapter 34: Ah Gou

However, should the Tyrant Blade push its divine power any further, he himself would be unable to withstand the strain and would perish as his body burst apart.

Old Madam Luo tasted it with a skeptical attitude. While she admitted the flavor was acceptable, she simply did not care for such food, and after a single bite, she made no further move to eat.

The loan could be repaid through the guild’s backend system with a surplus left over; earning sixty or seventy thousand a day in gold meant one could live quite lavishly.

Liu Shilei was dazed as he was pulled into a base, and equally dazed as he took off his shirt and had several patches applied to his skin.

Yet, of the six dispatched by Mount Shu, only three made it inside, barely matching the number from Kunlun—a result that left everyone speechless.

Night descended quietly. A crescent moon hung like a hook, while stars, shimmering like bright lanterns, lay still against the cold backdrop of the sky.

Then there was the Philosopher's Stone, providing an infinite supply of energy, paired with He Chen’s extraordinary endurance as a meat shield.

Upon hearing these words, all the ministers, save for those who had ventured outside the city the day before, wore expressions of profound shock.

The atmosphere between the two grew silent. Li Xiang was frightened by his own actions, while the Gun God was pondering whether this game was worth such a massive investment and if it could ever turn a profit.

Li Zhiheng also helped me secure the services of Lawyer Song, the most authoritative attorney in all of Chuncheng, who met with me at the hotel.

Yet no one noticed this scene, for the phenomenon was far too subtle. Furthermore, the area was sparsely populated, so no one paid any mind to the nature of the smoke.

Blood-Drenched Point nodded. Unlike his younger brother, Blood-Unstained, he had spent years in brutal warfare against the demon race. A sense of composure and wisdom always clung to him; he was the very definition of power.

She questioned me against the wind, but I did not turn back. Let her beauty be as exquisite as a moon-obscuring flower or a golden bough; my heart remained unmoved, for truly, it was unmoved.

Jiu Shi’s expression remained blank, as if everything that had just occurred were merely a dream. She had begun her formal assassination missions three years ago; by now, she had grown accustomed to this life. Silently reaping lives had become as simple and routine for her as eating or drinking.

His entire cultivation, the poisons he had spent a lifetime researching, were now simply dissipating into the air.

I was momentarily struck dumb, then lay listlessly beside her. After all, she was the master of Cloud Palace—whatever she decided was final.

Had those enemies not invaded prematurely while they were caught unprepared, she would never have allowed her entire clan to perish in the Heavenly Valley. The horror of that day had remained a shadow in her heart, one that had refused to fade for so many years.

"Righteousness over family, is it?" Zhang Yue leaned against the windowsill and slowly opened her black-and-white pupils. A figure appeared in her field of vision—a person walking out of the wind. Only the wind could bypass the eyes and ears of the Heavenly Court to reach Zhang Yue's room entirely undetected, and such a phantom could only be seen by her black-and-white pupils.

"Let’s go!" Lei Yu regained his usual decisive manner. He made an instant decision to fly toward the city from the man’s memories, his heart set on the total destruction of the Blood Sect remnants.

When I fell into the Rebirth Pool, the divine talisman suppressing my spiritual energy was destroyed. I wrapped all my remaining power around Die’er, while I relied on my own demonic blood to endure the erosion of the pool, miraculously surviving.

He agreed with Old Hai’s assessment. In the Scarlet Flame Desert, the Crown Prince had colluded with the Blood Demon Sect in his attempt to kill him; such a man was a blight that had to be removed. Moreover, Old Hai had shown him kindness, making this a move that killed two birds with one stone.

Suddenly, the roaring whirlpool emitted a thunderous sound, more terrifying than a bolt from the heavens. The massive vortex expanded dozens of times in an instant, as if it intended to swallow the entire world.

It was different from riding on the back of a Black Cloud Bird or a Yoba Dragon. While those also took one to great heights, it felt nothing like the sensation of standing firmly on solid ground to gaze upon the scenery. Without the howling winds in one’s ears, the mind was undoubtedly much calmer.

Wei Qing lunged forward like a tiger, raising his sword to strike. It was a vicious blow; though the werewolf leader struggled to dodge, he was still struck in the shoulder, and one of his arms was severed.

"Set the fire, burn the camp, clean up the battlefield, and have the others descend the mountain." Bai Buxin gave the order slowly, his tone devoid of any excitement.

One could only let things take their course; how often do we rely on the word "fate"?

"Die!" A flash of silver gleamed in the bald middle-aged man’s hand, and a long black spear appeared. He lunged forward suddenly, and from the tip of the spear, a sky full of spear shadows manifested, enveloping Zhang Zhengfan.

When Yun Xiangtian reached the vicinity of Liao Zhixuan’s residence, Wang Qi reported the bad news: shortly after Yun Xiangtian had left, seven plainclothes officers had entered Liao’s home. It was likely that Liao Zhixuan had already been captured.

Yet, this time, the sound of the knocking reached the audience below, feeling piercingly sharp—as if a blade had been driven into their very chests. Some felt as though they had been struck heavily in the breast.

The suppression by the Competitive League had completely wiped away the shadow of the negative press surrounding the trio. More than that, by leveraging public sympathy, they had gained even more popularity.

"Go! We’ll hold off these clones! You and Jellymon leave the Crystal World Beast to us!" Kudo Taiki shouted from the side.

Ye Xian and Ye Wan looked at Ye Jinmu with curiosity, eager to know what had happened during their absence that prompted her to say such a thing.