Volume 1, Chapter 23: The Holy Lord's Wrath!

Chu Tianxing’s eyelids twitched. He was about to speak, but Shangguan Han interrupted him before he could get a word out.

"It’s fine if you tell the truth. I’ve already made inquiries—you just turned eighteen this year, a year older than me. Even if you concealed your true level in alchemy, your aptitude for the craft is that of a top-tier genius! At your age, all the prodigy-level alchemists have results just like yours."

Once he finished, Shangguan Han stared intently at Chu Tianxing, waiting for an answer with immense anticipation.

"I truly only just started alchemy—from last night until now," Chu Tianxing said, pushing his hands away with a look of speechlessness.

Shangguan Han remained skeptical upon hearing this, but he did not dwell on the matter any further.

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"Music Core" is broadcast at 3:50 PM on Saturdays. The program preceding them, the Friday slot, is occupied by KBS's "Music Bank." Consequently, the producers and directors of "Music Core" are always the most anxious whenever the show begins; with a wolf in front and a tiger behind, it’s only natural to be afraid.

To be safe, Xu Dashan inscribed sixteen jade talismans this time, which caused a slight delay.

Ling Qi was speechless. The Yiquan soldiers had been calling Huang Zhong an "old rascal" in private for a long time now, so she just smiled casually.

"Even if I could progress the system upgrade, how could I possibly make this ten-thousand-year-old parasol tree acknowledge me?" Zhu Qi asked with a bitter smile.

*I’m sorry, Seohyun. Unnie had no choice but to collude with these two bad eggs. Don’t blame me; if you must blame anyone, blame Du Youjia. This was all her and Yoona’s idea, and I am merely an accomplice.* Kim Taeyeon looked at Seohyun with apology in her eyes, remaining silent.

Shen Linfeng grabbed the hands of Xia Ziyan and Jin Mengyao, running forward rapidly as he fumbled along the wall, desperately searching for a hidden mechanism or button.

"Then why did she leave?" Hearing this, Xie Feng felt a sense of happiness, knowing that at the very least, his father and mother had loved each other deeply, and that there must have been a reason for his mother’s departure.

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The old man had not expected him to attack. Just as he was about to dodge, he discovered that the surrounding air had become viscous, locking his body firmly in place.

In an instant, the corpses, along with the equipment and items they had dropped, were burned completely clean; not even a speck of dust remained.

If sealing the Human Realm was impossible, then he would seal the Immortal and Underworld Realms. As long as the connections between the Three Realms could be severed, what did it matter which one he sealed?

Subconsciously, she looked up quietly to see what was happening with Lin Mu. As soon as she caught sight of his cold, emotionless eyes, she could not help but take a step back.

He hadn't made this decision without considering the consequences. He knew Ye Yaoqiao was a newcomer, but she had great potential. He was planning to find a professional teacher to train her before filming began; as long as she was willing to put in the effort, it shouldn't be too difficult.

Feng Qibo seemed to be harboring a grudge, swearing to bring Xue Haoyu down. He drove the prices up in an outrageous manner, using the same tactics as Zhao Tianming.

She had once made it onto the Lower Hidden Dragon and Phoenix Ranking, but her ranking had been quite low. Having ascended to the Blood Condensation Realm through the power of destiny, she was unable to make it onto the Middle Hidden Dragon Ranking.

"The power of his bloodline seems far too dense..." Through the detection of his intelligent core, Lin Wei had already learned the physical data of Tatatuluopas.

As soon as Ye Yaoqiao returned to her room, she took a shower and lay on the bed, watching television with boredom. Yet, in her heart, she was still pondering the words of the pancake shop owner. What kind of person was this man who had been searching for her all this time?

Lin Wei did not see a single official wizard among these sacrifices, nor even any third-level wizard apprentices like the one he was currently posing as. Most of them were mortals without a trace of magical energy fluctuation.

Between the cliffs, many stone platforms moved in a rhythmic pattern, shrouded in mist, appearing and disappearing from view.

On that day, when Noritz tested him personally, Lin Wei’s talent had already been confirmed.

In other words, this inkstone only had artistic appreciation value and was difficult to circulate as a collectible that would increase in value; it wouldn't be very popular. After all, in this line of work, pure antique enthusiasts were few and far between. Most people viewed it as a path to getting rich.

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Not only that, the material of this card was breathtaking. Its color was deep and dim, yet it flickered with faint golden light. It felt like metal, yet when touched, it gave one a sense of moist warmth, closer to that of jade.

Three boys were walking toward them. Yu Chuxuan signaled for Jiang Yuxuan to ask for directions—after all, the task suited his personality. However, Jiang Yuxuan put on an expression of complete indifference. By the time the three boys had walked away, Jiang Yuxuan hadn't said a single word, let alone asked for directions.

Under the orders of their respective "bosses," the Grey Eagle and Dragon Nine each launched an attack. Although the reason for their duel was somewhat laughable, both were filled with intense fighting spirit. After all, it was a rare opportunity for two experts of similar strength to cross blades.

The Demon Commander narrowed his cold gaze and flicked the folding fan in his hand. "Since there is no news, that is the best outcome. This is clearly a trap laid out by them; I imagine your younger brother is in a very difficult situation right now."

Yan Sheng was not idle, either. He conjured various blades and hidden weapons, throwing them at the Gate Spirit. Although they were ineffective, they were just enough to distract the Gate Spirit’s attention.

The bespectacled man nodded dumbly, looking at Yang Fan with gratitude. With this much money, his parents would no longer have to work so hard and worry about his tuition.

Bai Yuling realized with a start that his Life Aura was incredibly powerful; his very essence of life had undergone a earth-shattering transformation.

After chatting for a while longer, Qiu Yufei sent him to the foot of the mountain. He then hailed a taxi and left, heading toward the airport in the neighboring city...

A hideous, giant lizard dropped suddenly from the ceiling, instantly biting into a paladin’s neck and dragging him into the darkness as he screamed in terror.

The prisoner had been forced to accept the Weapon Soul’s contract. He had always treasured the seven chances the Weapon Soul had promised to fight for him, vowing never to use them unless absolutely necessary. But now, facing the stubborn resistance of the Giant Spirit tribe and the Four Regions soldiers, the prisoner prepared to use one of those opportunities.