Volume One, Chapter 21: Divine Might—Intangibility
"Even if your deduction is entirely correct, how will you manage to break this restriction next?" the Three Sages of Soul-Departure posed a new question. The shopkeeper behaved in a very approachable manner, yet they knew better than to forget that he was the leader of this group and possessed the most unfathomable strength. Meng Yiqiu was taken aback by this question, yet he vaguely sensed that there was a profound logic hidden within it.
Pei Shiyin nodded slightly, a trace of sorrow flashing in her eyes. "Perhaps I should call Grandfather and try to comfort him!" A flicker of unease crossed her heart; she truly did not want her own affairs to cause Elder Cheng any distress. She was currently bound and huddled on the floor; had she been standing, her legs would surely have been too weak to hold her.
The reporter spoke, pulling out his phone to display an afternoon report to He Yining. As the words fell, Bai Fengjiu erupted with vital energy. Three hundred and sixty-five transcendent bloodlines ascended, transforming into as many patterns that blanketed his Heaven-Supporting Undying Aspect. A domain unfolded, severing all bonds between heaven and earth.
Leaves rustled in the courtyard. Despite the bright sun, the air felt as cold as an ice cellar. Liu Chun’s face turned pale; his lips moved, but no sound came out—he was likely paralyzed with fear. Empress Dowager Liu had only one thing she truly cared for, as she had come to realize by now: it was not the empire, nor the imperial court, but the life of her only blood relative, Yan Xiao.
Su Rongying felt refreshed and invigorated. To her, as long as that jinx Su Rongyi was around, nothing went her way. Now that she was gone, it couldn't be better. Throughout the entire process, Li Mengyu held Zhao Chuanyang’s hand tightly, feeling as though she were awaiting her own execution.
By blind luck, he had injured the pig demon’s eye, but what was there to be proud of? It was not as if he had killed it with his own hands. Hearing that Old Qin intended to name him a prince and perhaps even bequeath him the Qin foundation, Lü Bu was overcome with joy. Zhang Ziyan wanted to retort, but at that moment, Nie Tian sat up and stepped forward.
Even those of immense power would likely be no match for thousands of bodyguards. "In a moment, when they are off guard, I must find a way to retrieve the severed palm! As for those worldly matters, let them be; it is better to lose the offerings than anything else." The old man glanced at the severed palm still clutching the jade bottle across from him, calculating in his heart.
Sang Ji looked up at the gorgeously dressed Sang Ta, feeling the same sense of inferiority he had cultivated over the years. Habitually, he lowered his head and stepped aside respectfully, thinking to let this master pass first. He did not expect that Sang Ta had come specifically to find him.
There were a few others who still mingled in worldly society—such as the president of the Martial Arts Association—who were even less likely to lower themselves to act as Yuan Yingyue’s bodyguards over such a trivial matter. Chu Tian issued his orders, and upon hearing that their past actions would be forgiven and that they could remain soldiers with pay, the Xiliang Iron Cavalry finally wavered, with 325 of them pledging their loyalty to Chu Tian.
Moreover, he was now at the half-step Grandmaster realm, capable of condensing a brief protective aura to deflect bullets. Inside the castle, Merlin gently pushed open the doors. They appeared heavy, yet they swung open with a boom at his light touch. When all the planar warships were mobilized, they represented a formidable force. Beset on all sides, Merlin would not be able to hold out for long; after all, even an Inertial Beast could not withstand attacks from every direction, and he would eventually be forced to retreat.
Kiyokazu Ieyasu bent his knees, channeling the last of his profound energy. With the help of the surging waves, he leaped onto the coastal reef, gasping for air and looking utterly disheveled. "In that case, Mo thanks you both." Su Ming raised his right hand, making a grasping motion toward the snake-like whip in the void. The whip shuddered and flew toward him, coiling around his right arm and emitting a faint warmth.
"Isn't that a monk's dharma name?" The young woman was somewhat thick-skinned; her attention shifted to the dharma name in the blink of an eye. Wei Ziting did not believe that Xu Luo’s luck would last forever, nor was he willing to accept that the man who had repeatedly humiliated the Wei family would continue to live on so comfortably.
"Since you have it under control, I can rest easy. Here are some robes." Qing Ji produced several battle robes and handed them to Ye Shang. As for Jian Chen, he appeared as if he had exhausted every ounce of his strength; not only was his aura withered, but his inner flame of life was flickering as if he had reached the end of his tether. He closed his eyes and collapsed to the ground, falling into a coma.
With this single press, it felt as if the great hall were about to collapse. The terrifying power sent the three Kings of Kandora flying backward, their bodies gradually cracking as they crashed heavily to the ground. Murphy’s facial muscles twitched violently. This bench had been crafted from countless precious materials by a master artisan over several years. He usually wouldn't even let others touch it, yet here it was, being ruined by these ants.
But today was different; today, blood had been shed. Whether in his past life or the present, this was a first, and it would be fake to say he wasn't nervous. Yet he knew he had to do it. Watching Lin Fengjiao, who was still unconscious on the bed, Feng Yifeng felt a pang of heartache. If not for his carelessness, how could she have suffered such harm? Fortunately, he had checked her briefly and found she had not been violated, which brought him some relief. Otherwise, he wouldn't know how to face her.
Chu Mingqiu spoke slowly, and the emotions of Wang Shudi and Xiong Zhang gradually calmed. The two nodded from time to time; they were well aware of the situation with the Chu family, and what Chu Mingqiu said was the truth. Amidst the mad laughter and Lei’s loud curses, the Five-Beast Legion set out once more, targeting the four rebellious provinces in the east.
"But wrong is wrong after all. I just don't understand—I insisted on following the Party’s policies, yet I am the one who is wrong, while those who ignored them are right?" Zhuo Li asked, his tone bordering on an interrogation. Li Lin, who was ferrying through the river of time, did not realize that he had spent less than half the time it took to arrive before the Heaven-Burial Coffin reached the shore. Though he felt it was strange, his confidence in his own abilities led him to decide to go out and see the situation for himself.
Although Artoria did not step on him, the extremely excited Caster began to talk to himself; well... although his words sounded like nothing more than bragging. Nowadays, he made so much money every day that even he couldn't quite keep track of it. His business had begun to spread across the land, he had recruited countless talents, and his Great Army Group had long since become famous.