Chapter 38

After eliminating all the dark creatures, Li Hanxue returned to the center of the black hole. Using the power of an Emperor, he meticulously sealed the gaps between the continent and the edge of the black hole to prevent any future surges of dark tides from emerging from beneath the continent to invade the Northern Region.

However, when Qin Tianchen took the initiative to approach, Lu Beixuan struck him squarely in the chest with his palm. The contact lasted only a fleeting moment before the two separated once more.

Seeing Qin Tianchen’s expressionless face, Wang Shushan couldn't help but frown, though he immediately let out a cold sneer.

Lin Ruofeng was stunned; it was only then that he noticed Xia Ziyin’s blood-stained hands were cradling a child.

Yet, because he practiced the path of cultivation—in other words, the internal energy of martial arts—he had little need for the development of external musculature.

Suddenly, a fountain-like surge erupted; the sound of rushing water swelled continuously, as if threatening to annihilate all living things.

With the help of Yan Longsong, they performed drills here every day after their evening lessons. Yan Longsong not only acted as their sparring partner but also shouldered the responsibilities of a team leader.

A vast and majestic aura spread from the sky, surging like an boundless tide, flowing through the air and weighing heavily upon everyone’s hearts.

James pondered for a moment, instantly grasping the crux of the matter, which suddenly made everything clear to him.

Chen San gave a dry laugh and said, "Over a hundred of our brothers died at their hands; this debt must be repaid." They were men of spirit, and being independent cultivators with no ties, there was nothing they wouldn't dare to do if they could conceive of it.

As for the remaining elders, three of them had reached the realm of Creation, possessing formidable strength, while the others were all stuck at the half-step to the Creation realm, as if they had hit a bottleneck.

Without knowing his size, she bought a ring for him, and it turned out to fit his ring finger perfectly.

Shangguan Yang muttered to himself, seeing Li Baocheng wearing the same expression, and felt quite uncomfortable, his face sinking.

***

Mother Wu chided gently, then told Yuden’er to look out the window beyond the building; was she so distracted by the flowers that she didn't even want to eat?

Having said this, Taoist Master Zhenyi, accompanied by that large cat, floated out of the Taoist temple and vanished into the thick night.

"Where did you run off to just now? You made me search everywhere, you’re nothing but a burden." Chen Yueyi, having been thoroughly annoyed by the countless dead mosquitoes, felt her anger flare and demanded indignantly.

Xiao Long asked, "Is your purpose in coming here now to count the dead? So you can have evidence to arrest me in the future?" Xiao Long spoke lightly, but Bi Zhong’s body trembled as he said solemnly, "Rest assured! I will never turn my blade against you! Never!" Hearing this, Xiao Long smiled slightly and nodded at Bi Zhong.

Now, with the hunting competition approaching, even the preliminary warm-ups were about to begin. A sense of anticipation stirred within their hearts, and immediately, a surge of hot blood flooded their bodies.

This far exceeded Xu Dong’s expectations. It was the first time he had seen an exotic beast since arriving on the Meteor Continent. He had made a misjudgment, assuming the continent was filled only with ghosts and demons, and had overlooked the existence of these creatures.

Claude and Sesshomaru were both familiars of this boy. Furthermore, the White Knight Brad, while not a familiar, was also connected to him. This heir was named "Jiro Yamato," the younger brother of "Tomoyuki Yamato," the man recognized as the strongest heir in Japan.

After speaking, Ouyang Haitian hurriedly signaled to Han Bao'er, snatched the pajamas from her hands, and passed them to Xuesi'er.

Maomao ignored Ye Xilei, shook its large head, and marched firmly in the direction it had chosen. Ye Xilei hung her head, shoulders slumped, and followed behind Maomao.

The commander stared into Xu Ping’s eyes, confronting him for a moment before turning away indignantly, hurling a short, cursing command. Following the order, the soldiers of the convoy grumbled and swore loudly, pulling the carts to the roadside alongside the laborers, all while glaring back at the road they had come from.

The Heavenly Dragon Emperor and Emily had been communicating via sound transmission, but now they switched to a different form of communication: divine sense.

Wu Zhong and Xu Ping both shook their heads. The Mountain Mist Battalion had suffered much heavier attrition than the Evergreen Battalion over the past few days; more than half of their original combat troops were lost, and the current squads were heavily supplemented with engineers, supply troops, and medics.

Upon hearing this, Qingxiang Bailian’s expression turned solemn, but she remained silent, seemingly contemplating a strategy, while Duanmu Qingci also kept quiet.

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Ma himself remained in the capital to assist in the administration. Later, to repay Ruan Dacheng, Ma Shiying recommended him for an official position, which met with strong opposition from the ministers.

Qi Yan’s expression was one of surprise, but it quickly softened; the fact that her big brother dared to say such things in front of her mother brought her great comfort.

The following process went exactly as previously described: first, the Governor gave a lecture, and once that concluded, it was time for rewards and dismissal.

I spread the news, and before long, many disciples came to join my team.

Outside Lan City, the massive flying ship was visible at a glance, waiting quietly for its passengers.

This not only served to ignite the spirit of solidarity among the people of Earth but also provided a reasonable explanation for the relationship between the Zodiac and Earth.

"Su Linhai, I feel so unwell." Shen Wanyin felt feverish, her throat parched, and her stomach burning like fire.

Fortunately, there was Prince Zhao Chang, who at least represented the royal family and held a certain amount of prestige throughout the Jiting Dynasty.

The God-Praying Demon Beast, terrified, tried to pull away from the Great Sun True Fire, but the Old Ghost forcefully controlled its body: "Shrink yourself up, damn you!" With that, the beast curled into a ball and began spinning at high speed.

"Half of the resources of all the major factions are scattered within this mechanical fortress. I believe the disciples of these factions should have started searching for these treasures the moment they arrived," Zhu Minglang said.