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As they walked along the street, the gazes directed at the Rhino tribe members not only failed to diminish but grew even more numerous. Duan Rushuang had seen all of this coming, yet she restrained Deng Yong, who wanted to step down and resolve the dispute. Besides, they were all newcomers; who would dare challenge a young successor who had stepped up to replace an old guard?

By the time Qian Xun unleashed the Shadowless Kick, Tuohai was already unable to parry, forced to lower his head and cross his arms over his chest to take the hits head-on.

"Thank you for your concern, Director Duan. My grades are passable." Xuan Xuan kept her eyes lowered, her shoulders drooping as she instinctively tucked her chest back. Her palms were slick with cold sweat, and she felt even more anxious inside.

"Are they from our school as well? What are they like? It’s quite impressive that they managed to win you over, isn't it?" Zhang Tianyi offered the kind of concern a teaching assistant should show a student, and with a touch of a man’s curiosity, the question didn't feel intrusive.

The old servant said, "I have consulted with Master Liu and Master Cheng. They are equally helpless! Lord Wang has closed his doors to guests and refuses to see anyone!" The two masters the servant referred to were the scholars Liu Daozhen and Cheng Xiangfeng. Both were instructors at the provincial academy, serving as teachers to the students, and were currently taking refuge in the provincial government office.

Although they had all studied how to use chakra to amplify their physical explosive power, running speed, and jumping ability, and were well-versed in various tactical obstacle courses, these were almost always performed in training grounds; they rarely had opportunities for outdoor practice.

"It seems we all agree that Li Ziyang is a major suspect. Does anyone have any other opinions?" the detachment captain asked.

"Hmph! I'm never coming here again!" After saying this, Ye Shujin tugged on Xiwang and angrily followed Ye Tianxiao’s footsteps toward the exit. She mused that since she could no longer continue her revenge against the tyrant, she could not remain here any longer.

"Don't think it's expensive, my lord. This Sea Fairy Grass sells extremely well. I hear it is an auxiliary ingredient for refining certain medicinal pills. Our merchant guild buys these spirit herbs and resells them; the price will likely double," the shopkeeper said with a smile.

Just as Leon was agonizing over the decision, Linglong suddenly handed him a divinity. It radiated the aura of war and flickered with lightning. Leon froze the moment he saw it; such a powerful aura of war was definitely not that of an ordinary divinity.

As he spoke, Leon took out several more divinities. A tyrannical energy instantly filled the entire secret chamber. The others were also bathed in the spiritual aura, feeling refreshed as if they were swimming in an ocean of spirit energy.

"Now." Yang Buyi’s eyes narrowed. Steadying his slightly swaying body, he exerted his full strength once more to perform the teleportation technique. The sword aura sliced through the air—*pfft!*—and the blade plunged directly into the head of the black-patterned leopard.

***

Thinking of Hyacinth’s exceptional talent for causing trouble, Zhu An did not hesitate; he rose and fled toward the side hall.

However, the moment it flickered out, she caught a glimpse of a blue light flashing on the ground. It was very brief and faint, like the glow of a firefly.

This left both the Grand Marshal and the Defense Commissioner feeling somewhat ashamed, which in turn reduced the intensity of the chaotic brawls, though only slightly.

Most striking was the ancient zither carried on the old man's back; the brown instrument looked so aged it seemed as though it would crumble at a mere touch.

Lord Cold’s expression shifted. From the flames enveloping the two undead beasts, he sensed a dangerous aura.

W-what is wrong with me? Ever since he returned, my behavior has been completely abnormal. Thinking about it, Sophie felt her face burn.

"By the way, has the Ice and Snow Valley always been like this? Or is there something special about this time?" Qin Tian asked with some surprise. He knew far too little about the valley and naturally hoped to get some useful information from old man Lie.

The Vermilion Bird of the south, the Yellow Bird of the west, the White Swan of the north, the Golden Crow of the east, and the Fire Phoenix of the Middle Lands.

"Despicable Central Plains man! I will kill you!" The leading general clutched his long saber, glaring at Yan Wangqing with eyes full of resentment.

Bai Ruodao smiled dismissively, acting as if the muzzle pressed against his forehead didn't exist.

One had to realize that for someone so young to be able to afford a private jet, they were considered a high-value prospect in the eyes of these flight attendants; every bit of attention won was a bit less for the competition.

As his voice faded, the Dragon Python Patriarch’s expression grew grave once more. The aura of primordial chaos surged around him again, replacing the previous crimson essence with an even richer seven-colored flow of light.

A twenty-thousand-mile primeval forest—a single forest the size of the entire Middle Lands. The mere thought of it was terrifying.

"Shh! Don't say anything. You need to rest now. We'll talk about everything once you've recovered." Kris half-carried and half-supported Lu Feiran to the bed, took off her shoes, and covered her with the quilt.

The sound of the fishing line cutting through the water rang out, and the struggle of the fish deep below traveled through the bent fishing rod straight into his palm.

***

Byun Baek-hyun watched Lu Feiran before him, focusing so intently that he felt a sense of peace and tranquility he had never experienced before.

Conversely, more people were curious to see how the Karls family would handle this sudden "crisis."

The image of the fist rapidly expanded in Xia Yan’s pupils, yet he showed no signs of retreating. He slowly extended one hand, his eyes suddenly turning crimson as a monstrous, ferocious aura swept outward.

"Hahaha, as long as you understand, Sixth Brother. This is my second gift. Keep it well." Chen Ke said, handing the box in his hand to Wei Erxiao.

Not long after the movie started, Shen Ning’s eyelids grew heavy. Before long, she leaned against Fu Shaobei’s shoulder and fell asleep.

Gu Qiyu’s expression was somewhat melancholy. Was he really that light? Even when he measured his weight before, his second brother had said he was at the most standard weight.

Huo Luan gritted his teeth as the flagship, the *Black Death*, and the remaining three large cruisers unleashed all their firepower, converging on that black main-class ship in the void.

Seeing this, Tang Meili and Fan Xiaoxuan exchanged a look, then sat down at the dining table, picked up their chopsticks, and popped a piece of meat into their mouths.

For now, everything was going very smoothly. The bodyguards we sent were all focusing on the interior of the building; no one expected us to climb up directly along the outside.

"It’s not like there are no spare parts for the autocannon. That 'Fat Electric' has the same series of autocannon with the same caliber. The barrel should be interchangeable," a ground crew grunt remarked.

Lu Yu looked up at the middle-aged man, then lowered his head to continue his work.