Volume One, Chapter 57: Han Xi Has Gone Awry

Liu Shao seemed dissatisfied. He drew a treasured sword from a nearby guard and strode over, delivering a fierce slash across Pearl’s shoulder. As blood sprayed, he cursed harshly.

Tang Yan unleashed all the previous ‘inferences’ he had shared with the Sky Eagle Envoy, but now framed them as ‘secrets revealed by the Sky Eagle Envoy,’ adding that the Undying Phoenix was not particularly eager to form alliances.

At the thought, Lilith sneered, waving her right hand with a coquettish laugh. “That’s enough for today. As long as you remain in Sassen, you’ll never escape my grasp!” Yet, these were mere bravado; before the formidable Berria, she genuinely felt powerless.

The nearby elevator was broken—no need to consider it. The other two elevators were a hundred meters away. Walk? An Fei quickly calculated the time—he had three minutes! The overhead timer had just flashed past ‘20.’ He popped a piece of gum into his mouth, lifted his leg, and strode toward the far end of the corridor.

“I understand,” Ye felt a wave of relief. An Fei had no intention of abandoning them, which reassured him greatly.

Several sects had even begun convening overnight to discuss the shocking remarks made earlier by the Lord of Guanghan City. There were those who felt fear, those bewildered, and those unwilling to accept it. Yet, there were also those who understood and agreed.

After descending the stairs, he didn’t head straight to the car. Instead, he surveyed his surroundings and slipped into a dark corner, pulling out his phone to make a call.

Ye Haoxuan nodded with satisfaction. He passed between two people and then entered the hall.

Meanwhile, Ye Chu acted as if nothing had happened. Qin Yimei glanced sideways at Ye Chu, inwardly cursing him for his shameless nonchalance.

Sacred power was not invincible; even mortals could evade angelic pursuit through ancient incantations.

“I still have some frozen dumplings at home. Want me to cook some for you? It’s really convenient!” Qi Qingxue offered.

The matter of the deposed empress had reached a conclusion, but the investigation into the murder of Lady Guo continued. The concubines in the palace kept a vigilant eye on the Qianqing Palace, fearing that the investigation’s outcome might implicate them.

***

In an instant, Bai Nianchen vaulted backward. The sharp spear flew straight back but was dispelled by Du Gu Hanqiu’s spell. His eyes narrowed sharply as he conjured a longsword, stepping forward swiftly to assist Bai Nianchen against Su Jie. Bai Ningxi and Qian Fanmeng also surged forward, but Bai Nianchen, having regained his footing, raised his hand to hold them back.

Aunt Zhao chuckled, “You’re just lucky. We don’t claim any life-saving favor!” She fixed her gaze unblinking on Wu Qian, making him uncomfortable as he lowered his head.

“Chu Ning, it’s been so long since graduation, and we never had a chance to sit down for a meal together. Today, I’ll take this opportunity to toast you!” Zhang Rui suddenly rose, lifting his glass toward Chu Ning.

“No one was mentioned specifically. I’m talking about myself. Yes, myself.” Sigh, one must bow their head when under a low eave. Once I gain strength, I’ll pluck every hair from your beard.

Hong Jun was swept away in the torrent, riding swiftly as chaos engulfed the sky and earth. The exorcists’ spells barely held back the relentless beasts. Qing Xiong whistled sharply, summoning birds and aquatic creatures to fend off the assault of the Fallen Corpse King.

When relaxation turns excessive, drowsiness creeps in unnoticed, and memories flutter through the mind like autumn leaves drifting past the window.

Yun Xiu deeply admired his fourth uncle’s integrity—he recognized him as a noble man who valued principle over kinship and feared no authority. If only he could reveal the true nature of the Zheng family to him, he would surely take action on her behalf.

Upon hearing his father’s words, Zhuge Renyi was momentarily stunned but, seeing his father’s resolute expression, he nodded firmly. He remained silent thereafter, harboring profound dissatisfaction with Huangfu Tianxia.

Watching Ye Dongping shake his head in silence, Qin Yibai suddenly felt a wave of unease, sensing that something unimaginable was about to occur, though he could not discern what.

More importantly, Li Yan wanted to take a gamble. Though he suspected Qin Yibai might not be a Yuan family member, it was only a possibility! Even if Qin Yibai truly wasn’t, the extraordinary aura he exuded and the effortless way he had brushed aside Long Ju showed he was no ordinary man.

Only living geniuses could go further; those who stayed true to themselves and survived were the ultimate victors.

He had prepared in advance and even obtained some information early on, yet hearing the truth from Dongfang Xiao still stirred a pang of sorrow.

***

The reason for destroying Mao Yingjun’s dantian was that Long Pingfan feared Mao Yingjun still had the strength to resist, which would only result in his own injury.

That girl never dreamed she could hold her own against the former number one, Wu Baihua.

Then everyone felt a far more overwhelming divine presence forcibly invade them, shattering their spiritual senses to fragments.

“No matter what strangeness occurs, now is the best time to infiltrate Cangyue City. Delay no longer. Once the decisive battle at Wumeng Mountain concludes, regardless of the outcome, it will be disadvantageous for us,” Chen Ting said gravely, his gaze fixed on the vast city a thousand miles away.

He was one of the few who knew Lin Tiancheng’s methods thoroughly. Lin Tiancheng had created countless miracles. If not for the belief that Lin Tiancheng had perished at sea or been driven into hiding by the Marquis of Shenshi Wan, he would not dare to make a comeback, even with support from the Dragon Tiger Mountain sect.

At these words, the bustling market suddenly fell silent, all eyes wide with astonishment turning toward them.

Ye Changgui also felt something was amiss that day. During his detention, he often suspected Ye Li was scheming behind the scenes. Coupled with Lu Cuie’s detailed analysis, he became even more certain that Ye Li was the culprit, as she had both the motive and cunning.

He understood now—his cells were probably fully saturated, reaching their current limit. But how could he improve further? How would he locate the original cancer cells? At present, he had no clue.