Chapter 21

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Not long after, the three of them discovered Master Xiao in the side chamber. Xiao He and Xiao Bulü had snuck into the entrance of the tunnel leading to the great tomb; presumably, the two of them had already fled along that path.
Huai Guanghai stood at one meter eighty. While not stout, he was robust and muscular, giving off an impression of formidable strength.
With the age limit raised, the strength of the participants would increase significantly; there would be no shortage of God King cultivators, and perhaps even God Emperor cultivators would make an appearance.
Only then did Wang Youcai realize that the relationship between his father and his eldest brother had reached a point of irreconcilable hostility. However, during lunch, with his grandson sitting beside him, Wang Degui’s mood brightened instantly. He was not only talkative and cheerful but also ate quite a hearty meal.
"Damn it!" Lü Xuan cursed. Withdrawing his sword with his right hand, he cast the Northern Emperor Incantation with his left, imprinting it onto the short blade.
After a moment of shock, Liu Jinxiang suppressed her urge to lash out, staring at Sam with a face full of frosty fury. As she spoke, she pulled out a tissue to wipe the water from her face.
But clearly, that was not the issue to be concerned about at the moment; Xiao Longwu combined with Li Tianji represented an irresistible force.
Cultivation should be a balance of tension and relaxation; proper rest is essential for better progress.
The seven members of the Heart-Quest group arrived before the glass cube. Instead of entering immediately, they observed the white snowmen inside. The snowmen remained motionless, and nothing could be discerned from their appearance.
Within a few short minutes, Xiao Tu, fighting two opponents at once, gradually fell into a disadvantage. He could only rely on his extensive combat experience to defend, with very few opportunities to counterattack.
The Lotus Lord and the State Preceptor exchanged glances and began to meditate on the spot. Seeing them start their incantations, Gu Yifeng helped Jiuyue sit up, pricked his own ten fingers to draw blood, and placed a drop on the center of her brow. He then grasped her hands and slowly closed his eyes.

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Song Ersheng knew that once this money was lent out, regardless of whether it was ten or eight years, it would be like throwing a meat bun at a dog—never to return. Yet, the more certain this was, the more necessary it became to lend it.
Facts proved that Lin Qing was truly the pearl’s favorite. The pearl only fed back the amount of spiritual energy required for two levels of advancement, while absorbing the excess for itself.
The Jiang and Li families were linked by marriage; they flourished together and suffered together. By working in tandem, they would surely devote their full efforts to addressing the current crisis—far more effectively than any imperial decree.
At the foot of Dongming Mountain, multiple plumes of colorful smoke rose one after another, but they were eventually smothered by red smoke, with the exception of the southwest line.
Hearing this, everyone suddenly realized that they had been lingering at the basics and lacked the true capability to get things done.
Defend Qingzhou? Defend Xuzhou, Yanzhou, Yuzhou, or Sizhou? The difficulty would be immense! If the coalition forces arrived in full strength, he would be unable to contend with them.
There were plenty of ingredients: chicken wings, diced meat, vegetables, and more, all skewered on bamboo sticks with exquisite craftsmanship. The seasonings were kept in containers for easy access, and, most curiously, there were several small brushes.
Some Stone Soldiers climbed the wall. A Jin soldier thrust his spear, striking one, but the Stone Soldier felt no fear; he grabbed the Jin soldier and plunged with him off the wall, falling to their deaths together.
"Then please follow me to His Highness's palace now; I will have someone take care of this place," the Turtle Prime Minister said calmly.
"The mental shock of killing intent is ineffective against me, Master; you had better try another method." After the runaway killing intent was absorbed by the character "Kill" deep within his sea of consciousness, Luo Tianhua discovered he could actually speak. He did not know whether Master Fenia had lifted part of the restriction or if his own killing intent had forced it open.
Seeing that Yang Zhan still refused to yield, Yan Chisu bent down once more to pick up the long sword. Yang Zhan could only bow his head and grip the blade tightly, his hands already stained with blood. He looked at her with near-mournful eyes, silently shaking his head to signal her not to do it.

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Liu Daofei took all this in, nodded with a smile, and paused for a few steps to watch them depart.
This was only one aspect. From another perspective, it also had to do with the "tacit understanding" cultivated through years of cooperation between Bogang and the Chinese government.
"Send people to investigate immediately. No matter who did this, it must be uncovered. Take me to the scene," Zhang Chu stood up instantly, heading toward the door while issuing orders.
Qin Mu remained expressionless, his Undying Fire circulating rapidly within his body as he swallowed the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth to refine it at high speed.
Fortunately, fortunately indeed—Ouyang’s reforms had effectively cleared out the hidden dangers of local officials and intimidated others, preventing them from daring to harbor rebellious intentions recklessly.
The world is unpredictable. Even an elite team led by a veteran captain like Yuan Ziwei could be wiped out in an instant under specific circumstances. Who could guarantee they wouldn't encounter an accident in the next moment?
In reality, for Chi Gou'er, having a traitorous guide like Wang Zhongjin at his beck and call was more than enough.
The Firearms Battalion was led by a Brigadier General who hurried over to welcome Hong Chengchou upon his arrival. On the drill ground, several battalion commanders were training their soldiers. The Ming army had begun using firearms in combat long ago, and the proportion of firearms in the ranks was quite high; it was only due to improper usage and weapon quality that their combat effectiveness remained mediocre.
Suddenly, Bulma remembered the garbled congratulatory message from the blue robotic cat earlier, and a daring idea began to form in her mind.