Chapter 36

Amidst the dense, metallic clashing of sword qi and hidden weapons, Liu Zhenhao landed gracefully, his body wreathed in sparks and thick smoke, his right hand trembling uncontrollably.

For instance, the ancestors of the Peng family’s Taiji Sect had, based on the foundation of Taiji, uniquely created the Ape Strike Art and the Nine Dragons Convergence.

With the autumn harvest season approaching, many projects were already being pushed forward with great intensity.

Su Nian heard someone calling her name, but as she searched her memory for the voice, she found no record of it and could not recall who the person was.

The ball of lightning that erupted in the center path turned sharply against the wind, transforming into thousands of crescent-shaped bolts that swept across the field, slicing all the enemy soldiers who had rushed up to rescue their comrades in half.

Seeing this, her colleagues nearby began to liven up the atmosphere, and Su Nian casually tossed out an excuse and slipped away.

The security guard at the gate straightened up, puffing out his chest and lifting his spirits, only to be deeply disappointed when the vehicles drew closer and he realized they were merely vans for waterproofing and leak repairs, rattling as they approached.

Until the gravel spun at high speed, creating a whistling wind, Xu Chang’an pushed his palms forward and unleashed the full power of the Nine Dragons Convergence.

In the end, he had no choice but to seek help from the eccentric Master Tianchi, who interceded on his behalf to request three Ethereal Wood Divine Pills from the Wood Spirit Fairy Sang Xianla. Relying on the essence of the spirit wood to nourish his primordial spirit, he gradually recovered. However, a lingering green tint remained on his face; as his cultivation deepened over time, even his hair turned a greenish-blue.

"Summoning Technique!" A full-blown whirlwind kicked up, and a bone dragon, exuding an icy chill, flapped its tattered wings and soared into mid-air. Zhao Yi flipped effortlessly and landed steadily atop the frost dragon’s head.

Countless caravans, pedestrians, and swordsmen and scholars riding donkeys and oxen flooded in from the four main roads outside the city. There were simply too many people; the main thoroughfare, usually wide enough for three carriages, was hopelessly congested.

Only a golden plaque depicting a sea beast suddenly coalesced out of thin air. Engraved with the totem of a ten-thousand-year-old clam, the plaque’s spiritual light dimmed, emitted a mournful cry, and then shattered into dust.

"Shadow Realm!" This time, Su Zhanying truly had not expected that Jiang Xue would completely disregard the various displays of strength he had shown. Yes, strength was the weakest link for Su Zhanying as a commanding general; even after personal guidance from the Emperor, he still could not keep pace with Yang Fuhai.

Ping Zhengheng’s arrogance lasted only a few minutes before he heard a chorus of wails and the familiar sound of arrows piercing flesh nearby.

Taishi Ci spotted Sun Quan and spurred his horse forward. Just as he was about to catch up, a troop of soldiers charged out from the flank. The leading general was none other than the indomitable veteran Cheng Pu, who held his serpent-headed spear and took the lead, intercepting the charge to rescue Sun Quan. Taishi Ci immediately withdrew his troops and returned to Hefei.

Upon hearing that the matter had been resolved, Duan Fugui let out a long sigh of relief. He had the villagers go to Feng Ye, lift him up, and then everyone returned to the village.

He met Yu Zi’s smiling face; she was laughing so gently and kindly that her expression put Wei Renfen’s heart slightly at ease.

"Oh, it's boring anyway." I shrugged. I then picked up an unopened soda and gave it a shake.

That day, although she sighed with empathy, she never would have expected her own fate to end this way. Wei Zifu let out a long sigh and closed her eyes, two lines of tears sliding slowly from the corners of her lids.

Watching Wang Shoudu’s ill-intentioned, foolish grin, Sun Yuanyuan chuckled, "What, you want your boss to cook for you?"

She hadn't usually seemed this irritating; what was wrong with her today? She was like someone who had eaten gunpowder, devoid of any gentleness.

Finally, when the person revealed their face, it was indeed Chu Sheng. Or more accurately, another Yuan Bo beneath Chu Sheng’s shell.

Was that man wearing pink slippers with a shy expression really Li Tianchen, the man who usually sat beside her, emotionless and as cold as a high-mountain flower?

Yin Luo looked at the totem pole in Delaimon’s hand and could not help but show a nervous expression, clearly aware of the object's terrifying nature.

Sun Yuanyuan refused to eat, and she naturally told Wang Ming and the others not to eat either. Surprisingly, Liu Yuekun, who had always stood on Hu Jianhua’s side, did not eat either, and Wan Xingping used a stomach ache as an excuse to abstain.

With a smirk, Li Tianchen suddenly reached out, pulled her into his arms, and sat her on his lap.

As a great radiance shimmered around their bodies, all the Cyclopes summoned their equipment, with hundreds of them clad in high-grade and top-tier standard-issue armor and battle axes.

Yet his anger could not be quelled. Always competitive, he had been cruelly toyed with, and he would never accept defeat. This emotion was like a poisonous sprout, growing constantly in his heart and passed down to his descendants. He exhorted his children and grandchildren never to forget the humiliation he had suffered.

"Cough, the Phoenix girl just has that kind of temper. Please bear with her," Chang Fa said, acting as a mediator.

Bai Cuiyin sneered but said nothing. She simply returned the gold bars to the box, locked it, and tucked the key close to her body before taking the chicken soup from the servant and drinking it slowly.

"You! Get away from me!" Die Sishi’s face flushed red, her chest heaving rapidly as if she were about to explode. Suddenly, she grabbed a vase from the side and smashed it down viciously, startling Yu Shui Lanruo, who had never seen Die Sishi in such a violent rage.

In the blink of an eye, the palm was only half a foot away. The immense pressure caused them to lose all fighting spirit, resigning themselves to death. Long Fei hugged Zi Lan tightly; if they could not live together, they prayed to share the same grave, making a pact for the next life.

Fortunately, the nearby area was a fish pond they had previously cleared. Because it was far from Gourd Valley and had been abandoned, there was a narrow path. As long as they guarded this route, the exotic demonic beasts would have to take a long detour to continue the pursuit. Li Si had already set this as the defensive objective.

All businesses under the "Heaven on Earth" banner were linked to luxury goods; without money, you couldn't even afford a cup of water.

At this moment, Yan Mengmeng appeared incredibly demonic. From her neck down, one side of her body shimmered with blue light, while the other glowed pink. Her stunning face was flushed pink, and her cloud-like temples shone with a rare, crystalline luster.

Xu Lingzi did not stand on ceremony; he leaped onto his horse, shook the reins, and the three of them on two horses rode through the dust, heading straight for the State of Chu.

Of all the people here, only Li Xingtong was missing. Seeing this, Xie Qingshan understood the situation for the most part.