Volume 1, Chapter 23: Rising to the Challenge

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Jiang Liechen said, “Nonsense.” He took one end of the scroll and examined it carefully. The two of them were almost shoulder to shoulder, appearing intimate, which made Cheng Jiaxuan turn green with envy again.

Both their families were wealthy, so they understood what the Phoenix Business Club represented in Modu. The owner of the Phoenix Business Club was someone they dared not provoke.

Pan Ning opened her mouth slightly, glanced at her father, and knew him well enough to realize that once he made a decision, it was unchangeable. At that moment, a man’s shadow involuntarily surfaced in her mind.

However, the He and Lei families were not so relaxed. They all drew their weapons, ready for battle.

The clash of the Tang saber against the snake tail blade rang out with a crisp metallic sound, sparks flying bright. A tremendous force burst forth, surging through the Tang saber in Xiao Shan’s hand and instantly flinging him backward. Caught off guard, Xiao Shan slammed heavily against the wall, the air thick with dust and chaos.

The blacksmith’s calloused fingers, ignoring the rough rust that might cut him, flicked the longsword, producing a sharp, ringing sound that echoed in the ear.

The two bought some pastries from a bakery. Lan Zi ate in the car and said, “I don’t want to go straight to Hangzhou; I want to visit Xitang first. The Ctrip travel guide says the scenery in Xitang Ancient Town at night is very beautiful.”

Could it be that she had been creating opportunities all along, waiting for him to strike at Song Yunjie’s faction while secretly steering the situation’s development?

Song Sisi liked tea, so when guests came, she would show off by personally brewing it. Her movements were skillful and fluent, and her qipao gave her a natural beauty. To my surprise, Feifei was a tea connoisseur; after just one sip, she identified it as Dafo Longjing tea.

“What do you think of the strategy of striking while moving to annihilate the enemy’s living forces? This actually aligns with the Chairman’s tactic in Shaanxi and Gansu, where he did not mobilize reinforcements but engaged in a protracted battle with the Xi’an defenders!” Upon hearing this, Hou Yuanshan’s eyes glittered as he then looked earnestly at Xiao Shan.

Chen Zheng’s true energy surged, the power unleashed causing everyone’s gaze to shatter. The expressions of all present in the hall changed involuntarily.

But even such a single tree was terrifyingly large. Even from miles away, looking at this giant tree gave one the feeling of gazing up at a mountain peak.

Though Fire Thunder knew this place, he had never entered. After all, it was the forbidden ground of the Three Elders, where they hid their treasures. Therefore, Fire Thunder was not entitled to enter.

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A series of urgent assembly signals rang out in the temporary camp of the Far East Legion. About five minutes later, a mobile unit roughly the size of a regiment was moving along the road.

But he would never have guessed that everything Helena did had long been secretly arranged with Louis.

Qiu Shaoze was not at ease with these assassins running amok in his hometown. These killers were like ticking bombs, and who knew when one might explode.

With a backward sweep of his divine perception, Xiao Rang snorted coldly again. “Li, you sure have guts! Even if I die today, I’ll drag you down with me as a stepping stone!” Xiao Rang flipped his hand and took the token given by the Demon King Aoli. He casually infused a wave of immortal energy into it, causing the token to hum and glow.

Master Liu Er chose the latter. Someone who could still be lively and active under the wanted notice from the Demon God Palace must possess astonishing skills. Having such a master accompany them would surely smooth the journey.

Ye Zhengfeng was about to nod but suddenly raised an eyebrow and glanced outside Dao Ran’s residence.

Lei Li looked up at the golden orb he was wrapping. The bluish-purple protective shield seemed to have only a dozen layers left. Lei Li quickly conjured hundreds more layers to envelop the golden orb.

Shining the flashlight slowly ahead, the wildcat’s screams were gradually weakening, and a pungent stench of blood hung in the air.

In other words, apart from him, there were no other patients on the seventh floor. Moreover, the seventh-floor wards were the most luxurious in this cosmetic hospital, each lavishly decorated and bearing no resemblance to a typical hospital. Equipped with computers, televisions, air conditioning, and more, the daily cost was several thousand.

Tao Di had never experienced such loneliness. Even when suffering the greatest blow in his life, he was never this desolate and hopeless. He buried his face in his hands, allowing himself to sink into despair.

Though Shi Er and his group could contend with the powerful Earth Spirit Clan, they were not confident of victory. However, with Shi Yi—an almost invincible figure at the world realm—these Earth Spirit Clan elites could not pose a threat to Shi Yi and his companions.

Suddenly, every member of the Xia clan felt a surge of anxiety, as if their bloodline power was boiling, or as if an invisible force was pressing down on them.

As they spoke, a delicate hand moved, and seven beams of light flickered between the fingers—seven indestructible souls obtained from the Soul First Tower.

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Meng Yi unceremoniously snatched the menu from Gao Xiu’s hand and boldly ordered the most expensive rose vinegar.

After speaking, the Six-Fingered Ancestor flicked his fingers, and a jade pendant flew directly into Zhang Qianqian’s hand. The moment she grasped it, Zhang Qianqian felt a surge of energy throughout her body, invigorating her spirit. Realizing it was a mystical treasure that aided cultivation, she hurriedly bowed in thanks to the Six-Fingered Ancestor.

After over a hundred attempts, Xia Chen had become numb from pain. Even though the particles were broken, the pain still persisted, but to him, it had become habitual—or rather, he was numb to it. He continually summarized his experiences through repeated failures.

The Great Bear’s eyes were blood-red. Having suffered such a humiliating loss before so many people, he was now filled with rage. Ignoring his half-injured ear, he dove forward and slapped the Blood Wolf across the mouth.

Only later did the crowd realize this point, proving that sometimes overthinking is not beneficial. Thinking simply can reveal more.

Du Shiyun could tell that when Jiang’s mother heard Du Shiyu mention her mother’s car accident, her voice suddenly turned sharp and tense. It seemed Du Shiyu truly knew about her mother’s accident all those years ago.

I reached into my pocket for a cigarette, flicked the lighter several times before it caught flame, and took a deep drag.

Qian Ruoning, usually decisive and cold as ice, now showed a bashfulness in her eyes that carried a different charm.

Leng Wanxin suddenly felt grateful she had not been with Jiang Yifeng. Otherwise, Jiang Yifeng would treat her as he now treated Du Shiyu.

“Of course, it’s not just the few of us. I have a sect of roughly two to three hundred thousand people. By now, we probably have several Dou Zun masters, over fifty Dou Zong, and hundreds of Dou Wang. We should be able to compete,” Ye Tianxiu said earnestly.