Volume One, Chapter 26: Rebuilding the Cloth Shop

Dragging his weary body, Li Dong approached the Earth Bear, gathering the corpse. However, this time, instead of placing the Earth Bear’s body into a storage pouch, he sealed it within a vital energy cavity.

Just moments ago, inside the cave dwelling, he had intended to sit in the octagonal pavilion to boil water and brew tea. Yet when he reached for the water, he found that the spiritual energy concentration in the spring water had plummeted by ninety percent in the blink of an eye, turning into nothing more than ordinary spring water.

If it weren’t for those people, she wouldn’t have fallen into such a predicament, and her father would never have been captured.

At this moment, Elder Ying Lu was as terrified as the disciples of the Ying family, having fainted from shock.

“How is Master Liu? Is he alright?” Jing Xuan, standing at a distance, looked on with deep concern at Liu Zhize trapped within the formation. After all, Liu Zhize had come using his name; if anything happened to him, it would spell disaster.

During this period, after the Shadow Body ventured to the Danwu Empire, the Great Tang had ceased its military campaigns. Everyone was focused on strengthening their powers within the Splendid Rivers and Mountains Map.

The deeper Li Dong delved into these chaotic realms, the more he wandered, countless chaotic laws mercilessly battering his body. Thankfully, his physique was formidable; otherwise, he would have long since been broken. How long he drifted in this place, he could not say, but one day, clarity suddenly came to him.

With each clash, sparks burst forth, dazzling and magnificent. Each time they struck, the force of impact sent them staggering back a full yard, only to charge again, repeatedly colliding.

The three exchanged glances and chuckled softly, ignoring Chen Ran. Zhang Fei swiftly slipped into the washroom, leaving Wu Hao and Zheng Shan to watch Chen Ran intently.

After draping the Veil of Heaven over Li Yisheng, Tang Yu took a deep breath, biting her lip before hoisting Li Yisheng onto her back.

If the king rashly destroyed the golden body and the hospital, it would surely provoke the populace’s resentment, stirring unrest.

Every word and deed of the national teacher was watched by the entire planet. As the queen said, the rise and fall of the whole world, the fate of all people, fell under his purview. Should any mistake arise, the national teacher and the king would bear the blame.

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The base’s towering lighthouse cast a faint yellow glow, merging with the twinkling stars on the horizon.

An Yujing’s face stiffened, her eyes nearly ablaze with fury. Her breathing quickened, her chest rising and falling, yet she forced herself to suppress her emotions.

The matron was a shrewd schemer. Upon learning of the Liang family’s wealth, she had long coveted their assets. Despite years of plotting, she had failed. Now, she had no choice but to resort to ruthless measures. If she took the Liang family’s life, who else would know about the land deed?

“A fitting phrase: fight to the death. But the Star Sea Sect has not yet reached its end; its true glory lies ahead.” A low, dark voice suddenly whispered in everyone’s ear. All turned to look toward the side, where from beneath the altar’s shadow emerged a figure clad in black robes.

A second before the tremendous impact arrived, Mu Yuncheng clearly saw the circular airwave formed between the Soul-Destroying Sword and the Blood Demon Hand as they collided.

It had only been three years, yet Angel Qi demanded a private meeting. Private meeting—forget that.

The stone door thundered open from within, powerful energy blasting Mo Yiyue several steps away. Shi Hanshui formed a claw with one hand, grasping Mo Yiyue’s throat from a distance, slowly lifting him off the ground.

Shen Wan’s great grandaunt had married into a modest family years ago, but through relentless effort, her household had become one of the wealthiest and largest landowners in Qiushui Village.

Cheng Churui began to carefully ponder what Li Yuan had said. If taken at face value, he believed Li Yuan’s words. But after believing, what could be done? Those people were nowhere to be found. Li Yuan had tried to investigate, but to no avail.

Back then, his face was grimy; now it was pale and clean. She failed to recognize him at once.

Ye Congwei felt that, having lived two lives, if he could not escape an early death, his greatest regret would be leaving no heirs.

Just after sitting down and drinking a cup of tea, Cai Yan and Fang Xian’er arrived. Xi Zhicai was one of Liu Yi’s earliest strategists, highly valued by Lang Sheng. Cai Yan took her husband’s grand ambitions as her own responsibility and thus cared deeply for Lady Xi’s childbirth, sending people or coming personally with great concern these past few days.

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Without hesitation, Chu Jue swung his blade downward. A flash of light, and his right arm was severed. Instantly, a searing pain surged through every nerve in his body.

He still believed there was a sliver of hope. If not, then his enmity with the Cao family would truly lead only to a dead end.

Spies from many factions eagerly delivered this news to their respective halls. A turbulent undercurrent began to surge through Lilong City.

“Tong’er, your second aunt specially cooked this for you. Eat more; there’s more to come.” Zhao Tong’s eyes shone with warmth. Even the dumplings were unique, tinged with red inside.

“Mr. Pang is indeed a master. This plan is unexpected and unfathomable. However, the excavation must be secret, best carried out at night, leaving as few traces as possible.” Tai Shici, a seasoned warrior, immediately grasped the subtlety after a brief explanation from Pang Tong.

With that, they followed Dongfang Yu down from the city walls. After walking a considerable distance, they reached a large courtyard filled with many buildings.

The proud Dragon King in the Nascent Soul stage should be the undefeatable sovereign of the sea, yet before Lin Ye, he was utterly powerless to retaliate.

Su Run’s lips curled into a smile. “Rest assured, I won’t bully her.” The word “bully” was pronounced with heavy emphasis.

The defenses throughout the Battle-Shift Immortal Hall were compromised. Elder Huang Zhen frowned, secretly ordering his clan to attack Luo Shen and Lü’er, demanding Wu Fan and the Purple Forest Nun cease their actions immediately.