Chapter 59: What Is the Way

Yan Jingchen, observing the tense standoff, came out waving his fan to mediate. “Oh dear, all former husbands and wives here—why escalate things with swords and guns? How about this…” His peach blossom eyes sparkled mischievously as he smiled, clearly up to no good. “Since Young Master Ye wants to add some excitement and Miss Chu refuses to be treated as a mere object, let’s change the stakes. Whoever loses must wash the winner’s feet—how about that?” He turned to Chu Yuyao and winked. “Ex-wife, surely this is acceptable?”

Lei Yi frowned, said nothing, and strode straight into the field. Cassius and Lan Nolais naturally followed. With the help of the Pilgrim, the imperial army rescued the Kingdom of Shache in one swift move, then pressed southward. Not far along, they were ambushed again by the six brothers of the Dragon Eagle Beast King and their flying monsters.

Guo Nianfei and Fu Fengxue, stepping lightly forward, smiled and shook hands, exchanging greetings. It was hard to believe the two could appear so harmonious, yet a closer look revealed a subtle rivalry already brewing between them.

Sunlight filtered through the cave that Lei Yi and the others had forced open, illuminating the space. Though it couldn’t reach every corner, it was enough for them to make out the general scene.

The five each entered their cultivation state, and Elder Hucha watched them with satisfaction. He was extremely pleased with these disciples, especially Zhuang Jian, whose spiritual sense was vast and unmatched. Should he devote himself to alchemy, he would be uniquely gifted.

No sooner had the words been spoken than a swarm of demon warriors appeared overhead. Their leader wore armor and wielded a black spear, his face twisted and fierce. Most strikingly, he was far larger than the others—fully two and a half meters tall, his chest as broad as a cauldron lid.

Meeting Chong Shuangshuang’s gaze, Shui Yanyu felt somewhat uneasy, but with so many watching, she could not possibly retreat.

At this moment, a layer of crimson-gold barriers surrounded her, seemingly the power of that lingering soul.

“I’m Gaia, um, sorry—I mistook you for a space pirate just now…” Gaia scratched his head in embarrassment.

A party of over three thousand marched. Liu Fan had equipped the Tiger Guard with ten thousand Dawan horses. Relying on the horses’ stamina to cover a thousand miles a day, and switching mounts for efficiency, Liu Fan led the five generals and Tiger Guard at a pace of roughly eight hundred miles daily, racing day and night toward Guishan City thousands of miles away.

When Chen Feng’s reward turned out to be a boot, Hua Shao and the others were somewhat disappointed—the prize was already claimed! Now, all they could do was help Chen Feng consider whether to exchange the reward for the blessing of a true god.

Nie Zhenbang strode into the provincial government building, his steps large and decisive, his actions crisp and efficient, exuding an air of resolute authority.

This was indeed odd, but plausible, for the explanation could account for why Jin Yi had feigned death.

Thus, to conquer the Rainbow Pavilion required not only overwhelming strength, but also immense courage.

Ji Kai shook his head, dispelling those wild thoughts, and focused on the enemy before him. Most were high-level swordsmen, equivalent to advanced low-tier magical beasts.

The Flower Knight nodded. After the tide rose, more treasures from the sea would surely be washed ashore. Perhaps, then, they would not need to fish at all—there would be food waiting.

Chen Hao said nothing, simply wore a faint smile as he left the hotel, heading toward the nearby “Ti Hu” business club. Who said one must always dine at the Lihao Hotel?

Even if found, it wouldn’t implicate the Hongmen, because the guards watching over Yue Qinghai belonged to the Heavenly Vanguard of the Demon Palace. When the time came, they would act in the name of the Demon Palace. Would the Yue family truly dare to challenge the Demon Palace?

Sensing the incoming gust, Chen Hao’s lips curled in disdain. He leapt into the air, evading the two-pronged attack.