Chapter 26: Even a Fierce Tiger Cannot Withstand a Pack of Wolves
Duan Tiande currently holds the highest position among Ye Bufan’s former comrades, but he was not suited to handle matters personally, so he hired a martial arts master. Unexpectedly, that so-called master was nothing but an empty name and was killed instantly.
Qiu Yurou came to her senses and chased after him. “Don’t be so smug. He’s sending others after you. If I don’t put in a good word for you, you won’t even have a grave to die in.”
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The leader assumed Yu Liang was troubled over the Soul-Guidance Array, unaware that Yu Liang was regretting his previous lack of contentment. Kuang Ren quietly selected over a dozen expert archers and slipped away on a mission: once the Qing army began their assault and before the ambush was sprung, he was to remove the sentries stationed at the mountain pass.
Mo Chen focused his gaze. The old man before him wore a dark green Taoist robe, his temples streaked with white, his figure thin and haggard, deep wrinkles etched into his rough skin, his complexion dull and lifeless. He was clearly the sect master spoken of by all, yet there was nothing of immortal grace about him—rather, he looked like an exhausted elder at the end of his strength.
Wang Xiao stood to speak. As she delivered her final words, both hands pressed down on the table to support herself, adopting a posture full of oppressive force.
The fierce demon with the azure face was indeed formidable; even a typical Golden Core cultivator might not escape alive from its jaws.
At last, there was a reaction. Yet it wasn’t directed at her, and Qin Xiang couldn’t help but feel a pang of disappointment.
Lin Jing, at the heart of this matter, looked like a drowning soul in a great river—clutching at any hope of survival, seizing anything within reach, whether it be straw or a withered branch.
About ten of the Black Iron Army, noticing their comrades struck from their horses, gave up pursuing the fleeing Khitan soldiers and charged straight at the Tiele.
Her voice distorted, Wang Xiao slumped forward onto the table after setting down her cup, and lost consciousness.
At this moment, Cao Liangjin could only hope that no acquaintances were present; if word got out, Old Master Cao would likely beat her to death! Then, spotting Fang Jingrui drinking in the second-floor hall, Cao Liangjin laughed at herself. Of course—she was married now. Old Master Cao wouldn’t lay a hand on her so easily anymore.
Outside the great hall, nearly three hundred mutated creatures stood guard. At the sound of commotion and a few roars, the surrounding monsters surged toward Ye Chen like a tidal wave.
“Whether it was poisoning can only be determined after the test results,” Director Qian remained forceful, unwilling to explain further to Feng Xiaoxiao. He signaled two officers to pull her aside.
It was decreed that, except for the eleven major races who had nine spots each, all other races could send no more than three people. Even those three spots, however, were more than many races could fill.
Escape? There was no way for him to get away unless he used brute force to push through the crowd. If he did, he could forget about making a living in Seoul ever again.
This arrangement brought much relief—someone was assigned to keep watch, so people no longer had to live in constant fear of floods, day and night.
If the Grandmaster did not die, they could never claim the top spot. Even sitting in that chair would be a life of constant anxiety.
Howling proudly, the five-colored divine dragon threw back its head. Its once-sleek form now swollen like a great cauldron, it sent the assassins fleeing in all directions. Lin Yumeng ceased controlling the dragon’s devouring, unleashing a bloody massacre instead. A quarter of an hour later, the valley was silent as the grave—no assassin escaped alive.
It was this single thought that sparked the drawn-out Battle of Zhuolu between the Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan and Chiyou. But that is a tale for another time.
“The prey is extremely cunning. We cannot be sure if this is its current lair or merely a stop along the way. Search the area quickly. If you find any sign the prey has moved, confirm it before reporting,” Wayne instructed his two attendants with a wave of his hand.