Volume 1, Chapter 22: The Purple Phoenix War God is Coming to Xinhai

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The demon clan was not particularly loyal; for the most part, they were simply afraid that if they disobeyed the order, the senior Heaven Realm expert would punish them later. Now that Chen Zhining was taking responsibility, they stopped making a fuss and obediently began gathering all their people.

One moment, a gentle breeze was stirring; the next, waves surged violently, the winds and clouds changed color, and the sky filled with rolling black clouds, flashes of lightning, and peals of thunder. Rain the size of beans pelted the surface of the sea as gales and torrential rain followed one after another.

“Uncle Qiu, just do exactly as I’ve instructed. Leave the rest to me.” After Ye Feng finished speaking, she leaped directly out of the villa’s rear window and vanished into the boundless darkness of the night.

Apart from Old General You insisting that she take You Yingbo with her after hearing that she was going to Qi, almost nothing unexpected occurred. Everything went smoothly.

This placed immense pressure on Vanilla, and she was somewhat anxious about whether she would succeed or fail. If she had not managed to become an Icebound Archer this time, she probably would not have possessed such confidence.

“Father, I don’t understand! Gu Chen and Meng Xiao have humiliated you like this. Why are you still helping them?” Dugu Xuan knit his brows tightly and vented his dissatisfaction without restraint.

“What? You don’t need it?” The Phantom Sea Elf was extremely surprised. This person had actually said it was unnecessary. In its view, however, Xiaochen probably did not yet understand this place.

The table was laden with food: a large basin of braised rabbit, another large basin of stewed wild chicken, a bowl of scrambled eggs with scallions, a bowl of stir-fried chicken giblets and chicken blood with pickled vegetables, a bowl of vegetable and tofu-skin rolls, a bowl of pan-fried tofu, and yet another large basin of steamed sweet potatoes. Every dish was filled to the brim, and the portions were enormous.

A few days later, Tian Aiguo unexpectedly came all the way to the capital in person. Judging from his travel-worn appearance, he must have carved out the time in the midst of a thousand urgent affairs.

At that moment, the several people stared at what had originally been more than a dozen dishes, all exquisite in color and aroma. Now, however, the plates held twisting, milky-white crawling creatures. Some even contained centipedes and venomous snakes flicking their tongues, while several blood-soaked human bones lay among the dishes.

The next moment, the wooden box opened, and the scent of iron and blood arose of its own accord. In an instant, it made one feel as though countless battlefields filled with slaughter had burst through the air.

In that instant, the empty space between the two men seemed to be compressed by an immense force. The mighty, surging pressure distorted the very void.

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After he read the words aloud one by one, a blood-red glow suddenly seeped out from the darkness around them.

Lian Chun’s expression changed. He felt that all the strength in his hands had failed to manifest through the great saber. It was as though he had merely swung a feeble blade, while his power had sunk into the sea.

The four gang leaders sitting on the ground also vaguely sensed that something was happening, but none of them fully understood what it was.

He placed the billiard balls and cue on the table. This was basic billiards, played with only fifteen balls numbered from one to fifteen. It was not the official international form of the game, but it was sufficient.

Ling Jiantong sat in the newly decorated bridal chamber. From outside came the occasional sound of firecrackers, yet for some reason, uneasiness began to rise in her heart.

“A-Nuan was perfectly fine when he left the mountain gate! How did he become so sickly by the time I saw him at the mortuary that day? And then, while performing the ritual for that dead ghost, my A-Nuan was seriously injured by the Yin-Gathering Talisman and the Vengeful Ghost Formation! I was just about to ask what was going on with you!” Bai Yi did not give Fuyun Nuan any time to respond.

Xue Yuer gazed at the Heavenly Ranking in the sky, struggle showing in her eyes. If she left this place, she could go find Li Yi and be together with him—but could she really leave?

Shen Shuangqin and Wen Qingqing did not speak, but their expressions clearly showed that they agreed. Their hearts, too, were suspended in uncertainty, yet their feelings were not nearly as intense as hers.

At last, when Situ Haoyu was four years old, the completely corrupted Sun Yue, driven mad by hatred, found someone to drive a car into Meng Yunqian and Situ Haoyu. Meng Yunqian died protecting Situ Haoyu, leaving him a pitiful child without a mother.

However, barely had Lü Bu left when Dong Zhuo began his massive relocation of the capital. Although Dong Zhuo had intended to leave nothing useful behind before departing, Diaochan’s strenuous objections preserved Luoyang and the Changle Palace more or less intact. The people of Luoyang—more than a million in all—were driven toward Chang’an by Li Jue and Guo Si.

As for his martial progress, Lu Yun was actually quite puzzled. He had previously felt that his skills were fully on par with the other man’s, but after witnessing that instant burst of power just now, he finally understood the gulf between them.

“Remove impurities and preserve the essence; make the body light and healthy. Naturally, you’ll feel comfortable. Persist every day without interruption—the greater benefits come later.” Since Jiang Ming had taught her, he naturally hoped she would practice properly rather than give up halfway, or treat it perfunctorily by working hard for three days and taking two days off.

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Two more days passed like this, yet Tianming’s condition did not continue to improve. His forehead was still burning hot. If things continued this way, even if Tianming awoke, the fever would leave him an idiot. There was no other choice. To save Tianming, Xiang Ziyao could only risk trying.

Mo Langyue kept a wary eye on his opponent as he slowly edged backward. When he saw the gray-robed elder suddenly prepare to attack, he raised his arms as if to defend himself, then abruptly kicked out, sending snow flying, turned, and fled.

There was no need to mention A-Xiang for the moment. The chef had followed him for many years. It was precisely because he trusted him that he had allowed him to become his personal cook. He had never expected that the person who poisoned him would be that very man.

He was still somewhat dissatisfied, but since Situ Haoyu had said it so directly, he must have accepted Ling Zhi.

I drew in a sharp breath, but there was no time to ask questions. I immediately drank a bottle of Blood Qi and Qi. The skill Heaven’s Radiance activated. In an instant, my health was full again. I exhaled, gripped my sword, and hacked forward once more.

Crack—634.

Wang Bo took a sip of tea. At last, he saw hope for the future, and his heart naturally felt a little lighter.

However, Linlin’s words had already been spoken. Hearing them, Murong Rourou could not help but blush, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

The two burly men rushed forward without a word and twisted Li Tianchou’s arms behind his back. Li Tianchou did not resist. He knew that if he injured someone at a time like this, the accusation would become undeniable. At that moment, all he could do was endure.

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