Chapter 41

The crowd is growing, and I fear a bit of chaos is inevitable. With the next generation of leaders from all four nations gathering, it is something Xiao Yuyin finds herself looking forward to.

Back and forth, attack and defense, move and counter-move; the two locked in a fierce battle across the chessboard, neither willing to yield. The intensity of the match was palpable. Finally, Master Zhichan placed a black stone, and the outcome was decided.

Mo Xuan reached up to touch his blinded eye, feeling a sharp, violent pain surge through him once again.

As he finished that sentence, his heart suddenly skipped a beat, and a scene from Hawaii eight years ago flashed through his mind.

It is clear that in the Central World today, many major powers and families have chosen to follow the second path, or in some cases, are pursuing both simultaneously.

The suave and charming executive vice president of Zhonglian Insurance could not believe his ears.

And now, seeing him again? Lost in these dark musings, An Ruo kept her gaze lowered, failing to notice the expression currently on Lu Ling’s face.

The mages watched Medierli’s battle and began to doubt whether the arts they had cultivated were of any use at all.

Unexpectedly, just as Feng Yinge finished speaking, Qian Ruo’s reply came almost as a reflex: "I agree!" As the words faded, Qian Ruo stepped forward, walking slowly until she stopped right in front of him.

Hearing this, Ye Wei and his father finally felt a sense of relief; at least Great-Grandmother still had this cousin to care for her, which was a comfort.

Unfortunately, there was no way to dodge the attacks coming from her back and sides, and they all landed squarely upon her.

Before falling in love, Lin Manrou did not believe in romance, nor had she ever experienced the bitterness of longing.

The elders felt their scalps tingle; even though they were not the ones being targeted, they could feel the ache deep in their own bones—it was agonizing.

To avoid drawing the attention of the imperial court, the group traveled in teams of five, dispersing toward their designated locations. They avoided stopping in large towns or entering cities, opting to travel entirely through the countryside.

The three demons who tested the Dou Qi barrier all perished; no matter how desperately they wanted to leave, it was futile. The power of such a barrier was something even a Third-Rank Demon Lord could not withstand, and they were ultimately reduced to a pile of gore.

"Then what do you suggest we do?" Felieta Martin stared at Stephen with her beautiful eyes, unblinking, waiting for him to offer a good idea.

There was no need to test it to know that the spiritual entities on the sixth floor had all reached the Saint Realm in their former lives, which was the only way they could have left behind the power of laws.

After all, Guiche was currently only a remnant soul. Had he been in his prime, he would have personally rushed to the Island of the Flame Dragons to seize the Fire Dragon God Wood. There was another reason, too: this incident served as a trial for Roy.

In an instant, thousands of God Monarch experts unleashed their ultimate killing blows, raining them down upon Ye Xuan.

Seeing Qiaoqiao return safely, Aunt Zhao finally set her heart at ease. Relieved to see that Qiaoqiao’s mood had improved significantly after stepping out for some fresh air, she was deeply comforted and took Qiaoqiao’s hand, insisting that they sleep together that night. Qiaoqiao declined with a smile and returned to her own room to rest.

As soon as Guo Jia heard the matter, he was immediately energized. He gestured over the map and spoke with fervor, sketching out three possible routes for the advance.

She hesitated, unable to admit that she had been slighted by Cui Xueli and had come here specifically to get back at her.

During the few days Jiang Yang spent happily at home, the image of "professionals" was undergoing a world-shaking transformation.

Speaking to Zhang Jian, Zhang Han was blunt: "The world is about to fall into chaos; a real man should seize this moment to build his legacy!" It was easy to send Zhang Jian away, but to do so without hurting his feelings or making him feel estranged required a very plausible reason. After much thought, Zhang Han decided to have him lead the establishment of an intelligence network.

A beauty seen by candlelight, especially one just finished bathing, truly possesses a unique charm. Lin Baoqing was youthful and lovely, vibrant and cute. After her bath, she was wrapped in only a towel, which covered the most essential parts, but her alluring collarbones, shoulders, and the faint, sweet scent radiating from her body were even more intoxicating.

The auctioneer on stage was naturally overjoyed. He shouted the numbers with excitement, using all his powers of persuasion, but no matter how silver-tongued he was, the middle-aged man and the old man remained stony-faced and refused to raise their bids.

"Manager Xiao, I am truly not joking with you; it is just genuinely difficult to put into words," Hong Fa sighed and said.

Perhaps the experiences of his past life had dampened his passion slightly, but they could never make him base.

The potions from the game were indeed effective in reality, but the results brought him no joy. In the real world, the health potion could provide vitality to the wounded, but it could not mend their broken bodies.

Before Fatty Gu could interject, Xu Luo continued: "If this truly is poisoned water, combined with the layout of other traps, it proves there must be something worth guarding. It is also possible the tomb owner was of extremely noble status. Regardless of which it is, it proves one thing."

The interior of this lantern was dark, and a pungent odor could be smelled everywhere. After two steps, the darkness was instantly replaced by a soft light, and the acrid smell vanished, replaced by the intoxicating fragrance of flowers and plants.

"Can't hold on anymore, can you?" the lead Sound Ninja pressed his palms together, forcing his own chakra to resist the Shadow Possession Jutsu, relentlessly draining Naruto’s chakra.

Seeing that Tang Yin was unfamiliar with the menu, Lin Xiyan took the initiative, taking the list and ordering all the restaurant’s signature dishes before handing it to the waiter.

Raine felt a strange force strike his chest, and he couldn't stop a mouthful of blood from spraying out. The intense impact even caused a brief moment of darkness to cloud his vision.

Seeing this, Li Yuan honestly didn't know what the show was aiming for. She had originally thought she might be the least popular, but compared to the others, they were all on par, and some were even worse off than her.

Then, the man tossed a Spirit Breath Seed to the elephant-sized Abyssal Beast, much like a master feeding a pet.

He Yunmu stopped his aimless wandering, gave his broken sword a wave, and followed the Flame Emperor toward the Ghost-Direction World.

"I wonder if you two sisters remember the daughter of that merchant we met last time?" Consort Liang said.

Returning to the dining room, Lin Nian ignored the food and gulped down several mouthfuls of wine to bolster his courage before heading straight up to the second floor.