Chapter 20: Debugging

At first, Daisy absolutely refused, but seeing Wang Lang’s persistent insistence, she had no choice but to accept. As for the arrangements to go to the capital, Wang Lang hardly needed to worry about them.

Bai Xue struggled silently, afraid to cry out. It was broad daylight, and there were people outside; she dreaded anyone knowing. Yet, she was stripped by Zhuangzi.

Once the connection was complete, Master Ji Zhen’s hand formed a new seal, and the pale blue Taiji symbol suddenly split into six, flying swiftly into the six surrounding Bagua talismans.

Ye Haoran’s words grew increasingly sharp, leaving Chang Gulin flushed with anger and momentarily speechless, unsure how to refute him.

Not long before, when utterly exhausted, he clearly remembered Sang Hengyang appearing before him. Could it be that what he saw then was not real? Perhaps it was an illusion caused by the formation, a hallucination before his eyes?

Seeing the old man still refusing to relent, a fool nearby hurriedly aimed a gun at him.

The new recruits listened with shining eyes, while Shadow and the others looked troubled—clearly, Wang Lang must have said something that gave them a stomachache.

Su Nan waited patiently, and within half a day, the two finally came together. Their mounts were fine horses, both lords of their estates, indicating that only Duan Wuhen’s family was truly wealthy. It was indeed a pity that the two-tailed green ox Su Nan had killed before was lost.

He had thought that the Supreme Immortal was intent on sacrificing all the beings of the lower realms to gain the purest form of sacrificial power in heaven and earth.

“You’ve come!” Immortal Lord Qing Luo sat gracefully above the hall, pale, with the glazed long zither placed beside her.

“Sister Jin… I have failed you…” Li Shuci watched Fang Jin, whose skin had been peeled away, painfully moving toward him from across the room. Her bones seemed stiffly stitched together, creaking with every movement. Seeing her face, Li Shuci was on the verge of collapse.

“It’s not time to eat yet. Why are you hungry so early?” Xiang Nan asked while putting on his coat.

“My father has softened?” This Qin Miaoren was even more formidable than An Qirong, a demonized white lotus—clearly harder to handle.

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In three months, Fang Mu trained not only the new recruits who had just joined the Fang family but also the original guards into resembling soldiers. As training progressed, Fang Mu led the Fang family’s nearly two thousand first-guard troops across Le County to suppress bandits, almost completely clearing the region of outlaws.

Shan Shan had become utterly dependent on Xiang Nan, spending every moment outside of sleep with him, growing anxious if she couldn’t see him even for a moment.

Indeed, such a short distance should be covered in the blink of an eye, but they did not realize they were currently trapped within the Nine Palace Maze.

“Where shall we ambush the wild tribe’s reinforcements?” Upon reaching Nanyan Town, Yue Yan asked.

In the darkness, a pair of bright eyes watched everything attentively. This was none other than A Qing. Tonight, Yan Xun’s behavior seemed to confirm her suspicions—Yan Xun was indeed different toward Ye Qiuer.

Suddenly, the Great Emperor cracked, and a sword light burst from underground, sweeping like a brilliant rainbow through the sky, slicing a man’s chest in two.

She glanced quietly at Tang Zong; that fleeting look caused Rong Nuo to shiver and dare not look back again.

“Hmph! Just in time! Let me show you our power!” The Xiong leader charged straight at the Fire Shadow, followed closely by Gong Dao.

At other times, Zhang Cheng wouldn’t have chosen to join the Starnes lord’s army and become a soldier of the Hanbani Empire, but there was no other choice now, and time was tight.

“Before establishing our influence, there are a few points I want to clarify!” Zhang Cheng suddenly became very solemn.

“The people you command must have grievances against the God Slayer, as your actions focus on exterminating the God Slayer,” Hei Lian continued.

Zhang Cheng’s sudden decision to leave home and come to this unfamiliar place was in response to Qin Qing’s so-called “help request.”

Yet, amid the busy days, Yun Yue felt somewhat insecure and anxious, as if something vital was missing from her heart, leaving an emptiness inside.

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I wanted to approach but found myself utterly unable to move. We stared at each other for a long time before he finally walked toward me slowly.

This place felt like a vast, deep space, with colossal pillars spaced dozens of yards apart. The carvings on each were different—some depicting the heavens and earth, mountains and rivers; others the sun, moon, and stars; still others various mythical beasts or human figures, many of which were worn and broken.

Like Qi Qi earlier, Tuoba Feiya never expected anyone to dare push her away from Xuan Chi’s side. Because of this, Qi Qi easily shoved her out.

Master Chong said, “Still in the tent!” He pushed aside Ulanbaji and strode forward. The troops were confused but dared not stop him.

If some could be preserved and returned to the myriad heavens and tribes as rewards for sect disciples, it would be a great achievement.

Upon hearing Ji Ziqing’s words, Jiang Yuan immediately understood—this divine king must be a powerful god of the Ji clan; otherwise, Ji Ziqing would not speak to him in such a tone.

Liu Feifei, still stunned by the previous scene, showed shock all over her delicate face.

This moment once again shattered her understanding, making her realize that this time, she truly might not make it through.

Two elders appeared before the spearmen—one clad in golden robes, the other in silver—both exuding an ethereal and unworldly aura, embodying the spirit of immortals.

In the following days, Liang Siqin came daily to replace the ointment and prepare the “Four Difficulties Decoction.” The medicine was bitter beyond measure, but Le Zhiyang drank it stubbornly out of respect. After several days, the external wounds showed little improvement, but the internal injuries healed considerably. The true energy in the meridians gradually condensed but flowed unevenly, preventing smooth and effective use.