Volume 1, Chapter 53: The Viewing Banquet

Madam Ruan wept profusely. She could not bear to see Ruan Liuzheng in such agony, yet this was a matter she had no choice but to carry out.
"Liuzheng, won't you trust your mother?"
She reached out to pull her close, but Ruan Liuzheng violently brushed her hand away.
"Since you have already arranged everything, why bother asking me? Do you expect me to sit idly by and watch Grandmother die? I am not as cold-blooded as you."
"Agreed. A flawed divination!" Yuzuru raised an eyebrow, exceptionally echoing Kaguya.
"Sigh... I only hope everyone remains law-abiding and prudent, lest they inevitably end up on the list, sigh..." Hongjun sighed repeatedly within a single sentence, revealing the paramount importance of the matter.
The man before them clearly belonged to the latter category. After the fierce melee, the man in white appeared somewhat disheveled, his face and robes stained with mud, yet he still stood there with his hands bound behind his back, exuding a proud and composed demeanor. Upon seeing Han Xin, the commanding general of the Qin forces, not only did he fail to show any trace of fear, but his brow furrowed slightly as if harboring a hint of disdain.
"Ming, thank you so much!" Deep within the realm of the soul, upon learning that Lu Ming had successfully gathered the five rare treasures of heaven and earth, Warren addressed him with a trembling voice, overflowing with profound gratitude.
Master Yunkong's expression instantly turned grim and unsightly. Pointing a single finger at Yifan, Zhuo Yue trembled all over with rage.
Qin Yi was not a reckless individual. Although confident in his own strength, he was not excessively arrogant, and this time he had no intention of bringing Xiao Yuan, Xiao Tie, and the others along with him.
Despite his lingering doubts, how on earth could he have transformed into a devouring deity before the gaze of this miraculous divine eye?
Speed is the essence of warfare. Therefore, Zhou Bo wished to launch a counterattack before the Qin forces could firmly establish their footing in Lvxian county—a fierce and ruthless counterattack to drive the Qin army across the northern bank of the river in a single stroke. This was his only chance. Yet, this wretched weather had clearly dampened his surging passion into a thorough chill.
A smile curled the corners of Yi Bu's mouth. Beside him, Yifan quietly circulated his primordial energy, letting it slowly course through his meridians as he gradually reclaimed control over his body.
Seeing countless heavenly masters and unknown authorities flocking in swarms to the scene of my domain, even before my Dongfu, they emitted sincere expressions of genuine reverence and admiration.
"Report! Marshal! Lü Xian has arrived!" The marine's voice interrupted Akainu's contemplation.
The monarch of the Tang State possessed extraordinary vision and bold resolve; for a nation to grow prosperous and powerful, its primary prerequisite was an abundance of people.
"Lemon, why on earth are you here?!" Damn it, why did this bird have to turn up everywhere? The very instant Zhao Qi laid eyes on the avian creature, he felt as paralyzed and immobilized as if struck by a high-voltage current.
Rumors flew wildly across the skies. There were reports of Yan Feng getting drunk at a certain bar, as well as rumors that he might have been kidnapped and gone missing. All sorts of stories circulated. The most absurd among them claimed someone had seen Yan Feng cross paths with a drunken Russian, only to be murdered and dumped into the river.
Therefore, Elder Xia had already prepared himself to cover the lion's share of the wagon's cost. This was precisely why he had hesitated for quite a while when the matter was first brought up.
Consequently, she treated Chunye with redoubled kindness back then, frequently coming over to help her with her chores. Although she had not been hired, the estate did not forbid family members from visiting. Often, when she helped feed the pigs rather late, she would simply sleep over at Chunye's place and return the following day.
Next came a barrage of rapid-fire questions. Elder Master Jiang had already fallen asleep, only to be abruptly roused—anyone's temper would sour under such circumstances. Yet the Jiang patriarch, who had historically flown into a rage at the slightest inconvenience, no longer dared to lose his temper casually.
However, the thunder formation's formidable and awe-inspiring assault shattered the moment it collided with the array's barrier; the colossal hand of primordial energy disintegrated instantly, while the transparent defensive light curtain draped over the bronze gates merely rippled faintly before returning to its normal state.