Volume 1, Chapter 24: Teasing

Just as the warmth filled the room, Xiao He suddenly stepped into the lounge, only to find the atmosphere inside unexpectedly awkward. Before he could finish speaking, Su Xuan turned on her heel and stormed out, cursing Mu Sanqian for being shameless and despicable as she walked away.

Everyone was racking their brains, exploring every possible means to save Long Yang. Tian Tian, in particular, was acting just as Long Yang had, gripped by a frantic, obsessive drive to find a solution.

Zhao Han opened his eyes and looked out, seeing that the points of light he had sensed with his spiritual perception were, in reality, the remains of the giant scorpions he had crushed along the way. As time passed, those mangled, tattered remains were gradually regenerating, infused by some mysterious, supernatural force.

Facing the numerous demon ancestors who had gathered in response, the other Taoists of the Luofu Palace showed clear signs of panic. After all, these figures exuding such intense, unbridled aura were true ancient demon lords, equivalent to the Spirit Origin Realm martial artists of the human race.

In a VIP room at the Fragrant Pavilion, a signal sounded on the arm of a gaunt man.

This place was quite in line with his expectations. It was an excellent spot to practice the "Startling Rainbow Piercing the Sun" technique.

Mu Chuan was a disciple of the Yaoguang sect, and with his current cultivation at the semi-saint level of the Heavenly Origin Realm, the Master of Purple Thunder Peak could not have asked for a better ally.

Yang Mu did not hesitate and swallowed the two pills in one gulp. With everyone watching, Ye Linghan surely wouldn't dare to poison him to death.

Yang Bo was shocked. He never imagined that Gu Changshun had endured such things. Even hearing the story, which involved several ups and downs, how could the drama perceived by outsiders ever compare to the firsthand experience of the person involved?

The old man had once said before leaving that the Universe Pot might undergo changes after his departure. Yang Yi Yun had been waiting for that transformation ever since.

Guided by Yaya, Monkey Three knew what to do next. It had climbed up the tree early to wait. Once Director Chu shouted for them to begin, Monkey Three kept its eyes fixed on Yaya, waiting for her signal to throw the pinecone.

On the way back, Huang Shanshi told Li Yu that he had obtained a Star Emperor-level cultivation technique and asked what level of technique Li Yu had acquired. Li Yu, naturally keeping his secret, simply claimed that he, too, had obtained a Star Emperor-level technique.

"Useless trash, you can't even handle a single tiger." Shi Long was incredibly frustrated. He had already felt that the mission tonight wouldn't be as smooth as he had anticipated, and his subordinates’ incompetence only fueled his rage.

Stumbling on his way back, he ran into Yaya and Uncle Biao, who had come looking for him. They had heard the tiger’s roar, and with Uncle Biao’s experience, he immediately recognized that it was quite different from Er Feizi’s roar, so they had rushed over to investigate.

This was because there was only one mutated dog in the direction they were facing, while every other direction had at least three.

It took everyone quite a while to understand, and even Wu Qingluan burst into laughter: it was just the imprint left on the dough by the bamboo mat after the dumplings were wrapped. The foreigner was truly hilarious.

Although this trip to the Wa country was fraught with peril, the rewards were commensurate with the dangers, and he had returned with his pockets full.

Xiao Fei ignored him, but he was certain that Song Yingcai had passed out. The punch he had just thrown used his full strength; it was not something a martial artist at the peak of the Acquired Realm like Song Yingcai could withstand.

The antique expert explained, "This thing can help you meet a great figure. You know what a 'great figure' is? It refers to those who possess ancient creatures."

Ning Yue felt quite helpless, but fortunately, with Ye Xin by his side, collecting the remaining medicinal herbs should be much simpler.

The Vermillion Bird flew for a while longer before landing in a volcanic crater, and Su Yang couldn't help but marvel at the vastness of this independent space.

After Miao Hai left, City Lord Zhao ordered Hu Ping to report the situation to Master Lin immediately and to proceed according to the original plan.

Reappearing in the sky, Yi Ge was nearby, looking up. Sure enough, it was the same scene as before: dark clouds shrouded the entire horizon, and a massive, oppressive pressure leaked out uncontrollably.

That evening, after finishing their meal, everyone gathered in the council hall. Lord Yuchi had his sons stand guard strictly outside the door.

Le Yu rested his hands on the saddle, noncommittal, and let out a long sigh. Looking up, a red sun burst forth, casting bright morning clouds across half the sky and illuminating the vast, endless Gobi Desert. Heat had already begun to rise, enveloping the distant sand and stone in a shimmering haze.

He thrust his hand violently into his own mouth and pulled out a chain. As the chain emerged, it grew larger and larger. Zhang Ye was pinned beneath the weight of the chain, retching continuously as the chain kept coming.

In the other thirty-two continents, there was no such thing as a monarchy; powerful cultivation factions held absolute sway.

Seeing a lone rider approach the city gate, disheveled and covered in filth, the soldiers on the walls leaned against the battlements, glancing back and forth and whispering among themselves, slow to respond.

That could be called a god-sent strike. Even Zhu Qingshuang didn't know how it happened; it was a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence.

Jun Haixin rushed out of the office again, chasing after Jun Jinyan. But just as she reached the ground floor, she saw her nephew driving away, speeding toward the hospital.

Afterward, Lu Yu continued to control the divine eagle to search within a hundred-mile radius, though this time the focus of the search was the sky. A total of nine divine eagles were discovered; it seemed that each of the five teams was equipped with two eagles.

Though the inn attendant thought otherwise, he maintained a respectful expression. Without another word, he obediently exited Lu Yu's room and returned to his seat to continue dozing off, truly exhausted after a long day.