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At that moment, members of the Celestial Knight Order emerged from the door. Seeing the Celestial Guard depart, they promptly followed, leaving only two knights standing by the entrance to guide those who had just stepped outside.

Gu Bei’s sudden appearance sent shockwaves through the entire Martial Soul City; none had ever witnessed such a true form of a Martial Soul.

“You…” Zhao Yang’s follower paled, utterly unprepared for the other’s ruthless decisiveness in killing.

Moreover… what does Nascent Soul mean? What, did you eat something bad? No, you must have some kind of cheat—can cultivation grow this fast? The last time we met, you were on par with a Golden Core cultivator; just a few days later, you’re already at Nascent Soul level. In a few more days, will you be standing shoulder to shoulder with a Transformation Spirit cultivator?

Normally, he wouldn’t dare speak such words, but now, emboldened by the wine, he blurted them all out.

The Sacred Celestial Master of the Celestial Master Path commands thousands of Celestial Master guards in the Immortal Realm. They are far more than mere wandering cultivators; even a single decision from him can profoundly influence the entire Heavenly Domain.

What’s more, she was unexpectedly placed in the same class as Yu Sheng. Classes one through three are advanced classes, reserved for the top students. It was surprising that Yu Sheng’s relationship with Nian Hua hadn’t affected her studies; she even made it into an advanced class.

Huang Feiyu remembered Fu Junjue; they had met once in the Wind Kingdom, and Fu Junjue had also taught them some lessons.

Though the independent cultivators were prepared to act, once reminded of Master Su’s identity, their urge dissipated.

If… if not for that explosion, if she hadn’t died, would Nian Hua have persisted or would her heart have been broken forever, causing her to give up?

Beyond the television station, reports about the An family’s affairs flooded every media platform online, overwhelmingly praising them. Clearly, it was the An elders who had worsened the situation yesterday, but there was no choice—after all, they were like selfless heroes who did good deeds without seeking recognition, professionally “cleaning up messes” for a century.

She distinctly recalled that when Xu Li confirmed her pregnancy, that person had solemnly discussed work matters with her family’s man. He was so nervous that Chen Sijin dared not let Xu Li hold the child.

***

The elderly lady turned over with some difficulty but said nothing more, soon falling into a deep sleep.

Since the item was deliberately hidden, it was only right not to pry. After all, it was a secret, and looking at it wouldn’t do any good.

Hu Dingqing had anticipated her questions but was unwilling to tell the truth, choosing instead to evade the core issue.

Ling’s father lightly tapped the burnt tobacco remnants from the pipe into the ashtray, then used the pipe tool to extract the remaining tobacco.

Banxia’s smile froze, her figure halted; suddenly, she felt utterly at a loss.

“Cover,” Su Xiyan looked at Xiao An’s expression and inexplicably felt a pang of pain, though it was so subtle she barely noticed it herself.

Just as he was about to take Chen Sijin to find a towel, Xu Li, carrying bags for Wu Meizi, walked into the kitchen. She gasped in surprise at the flour on Chen Sijin’s face.

Over the years, they had faced many setbacks, but fortunately, Lu Xiuyan had persevered; otherwise, they would now be strangers upon meeting again.

Upon hearing this, Nian Shi choked, swallowing desperately as tears streamed down her face. She suddenly felt dizzy, her throat burning sweetly before spewing bright red blood into her mouth. Within just one night, she vomited blood twice; now utterly drained, she collapsed face-first onto the ground.

“What a massive Hell Demon Dragon! How can its head be so huge? It even blocked the entire waterfall,” Lu Ming said in disbelief, overwhelmed by the demon’s imposing body.

Not a single footprint marred the yellow mud, as if they had never been there at all.

Huo Tong glanced over the fearless expressions of the Five Elements group; her eyes paused imperceptibly when passing over Mu Feng and Shui Ruohan.

***

“Is this true?” If so, it would be excellent; the Five Elements Alliance Leader would be like a king of the Five Elements Nation, wielding immense and enticing power.

A gray mist drifted beside Dongfang Xue. As she looked on in confusion, the gray aura suddenly surged forward, enveloping and binding her tightly.

On Qin Yi’s body surface, the water-blue radiance seemed overwhelmingly powerful, and the deep-blue electric arcs flickered faintly amidst the crowded glow. At that moment, Qin Yi suddenly stretched both arms wide.

Following this transformation, Qin Yi’s spiritual power soared from late Great Ascension stage to the peak of mid-Congealed Immortal stage in one leap. Feeling the true essence swirling within, he was filled with confidence.

Ye Huang responded by carrying the bowl out. Fei Suxin stood at the door watching her retreating figure, smiling faintly before turning to the stove. Instead of stoking the fire, she grasped the pestle and resumed pounding.

“You wouldn’t even recognize us, would you? Yan Wan, you’re truly heartless!” Zhang Taiwei shouted loudly. Sometimes his voice was so boisterous that if overheard next door, others would surely think they were quarrelling.

This once-great capital city, formerly the imperial capital under Emperor Yuanqing’s reign, had fallen into desolation. Numerous merchants fled, and many local residents, sensing the impending calamities of war, began evacuating with their families.

For example, in the Jiupin Dynasty, the strongest cultivators are at the Emperor level, while the most powerful soul of the fragmented battlefield’s Poison Sand Tribe ranks as King level. Only cultivators below King level are allowed to enter and rescue heroic souls there.

With a face as white as jade, sword-like brows and starry eyes, and an extraordinary aura, every smile and frown captivated the heart and soul, and every gesture radiated overwhelming majesty.