Volume One, Chapter 41: The Frenzy of Accumulation

"There are ways to prevent it, technically, but saying there aren't is just as accurate," the sect cultivator replied with a bitter smile.

The combat knife exuded a razor-sharp aura, seemingly merging into one with Ling Xiu. It resonated with his fury and resolute murderous intent, emitting a sound like a sword's hum that tore through the very air.

Black Yama walked over slowly and finally came to a halt. His slightly sinister face was clearly visible even in the dark of night. He stood there, watching us in silence, a faint curve tugging at the corners of his mouth.

With a mere flick of her purple sleeve, Jiu Qianhui revealed a sliver of her snow-white wrist and effortlessly neutralized the devouring force with a backhand motion.

"Junior sister, this way please. Let me help you with your things!" a pimply, bespectacled boy greeted her enthusiastically, taken by Wang Yanni's beauty.

"Damn it, what are you all still standing there for? Didn't you hear what my brother just said? Drop your guns, or you're all dead!" Zhang Yifei roared.

Once Mother Xia had left, Qin Lang collected his thoughts, changed his clothes, and headed out of the hotel. After all, he still had to attend the gala at the Royal Hotel.

The sound of flesh being scorched to a crisp rang out, and as the agony intensified, Lorian's screams turned piercing and heart-wrenching. He struggled in pain, but he could not break free.

Such a massive commotion stirred the entire city of Qianqiu, drawing all the city's law enforcers to the scene.

The Demon Emperor, Elder Bai, the twelve disciples of the Shangqing Sect, Iron God, Xiao Jianren... they all watched in utter shock as the souls of the four ancient divine beasts took form, left completely stunned and speechless.

The Tang army did not linger to fight, quickly contracting their lines and retreating urgently to the south. Seeing this, the Jiehu cavalry gave chase relentlessly, raising their bows and firing repeatedly. The "whoosh" of arrows filled the air, and from time to time, Tang soldiers were struck, falling from their horses to roll in the yellow sand.

Worried that the destructive power of the Void-Breaking Blade Draw might damage the nearby cliff face, Bwanga cautiously used only a standard Blade Draw. Under the pressure of Bwanga's saint-tier aura, the Ice Mayfly that had attacked Su Yang dared not move, and it was obliterated into nothingness by that single strike.

Upon hearing this, Liang Shidu’s eyes brightened. He looked at his cousin, a hint of a smile appearing at the corner of his eyes.

Xu Chen was also startled; the monk’s display felt strangely familiar. When the God King Garoma was alive, he had used a similar spell to transform a letter into a paper crane to send to a friend far away.

Over the following period, the two entered a state of uncoordinated but frantic alchemy, and by the time the final day arrived, both felt that their skills as third-grade alchemists had progressed significantly.

His hand, which held the Infinite Staff, trembled slightly. The continuous actions just moments ago had left Luo Yuchen feeling momentarily exhausted.

"What is this supposed to mean?" Mu Zhao stared with wide eyes. "Weren't we supposed to hunt the hundred tribes together? What the hell do you mean by running off first?"

By the time of the Monkey hour, the battle at Houhu City, which had raged for two hours, began to settle. The massive siege ladders remained standing against the city walls, motionless, while hundreds of smaller ladders hung limply, swaying gently. Looking out, the city was filled with banners bearing the character "Tang," fluttering in the wind with a continuous rustling sound.

Only then did Wang Ping'an realize that Changsun Huan was already eating. Seeing his manners, he knew he didn't have much time left.

His strength was simply not something Luo Yutian could match. It was better to wait and see how things developed.

Only Li Hu remained remarkably calm. He helped Lin Lan with her coat, then helped Li Molly with hers, before walking out of the private room with them.

He didn't know why, but even though they were supposed to be the closest of relatives, he found himself not knowing what to say when he picked up the phone.

Wang Yuanting stopped in his tracks, gazing intently at the person he had missed day and night. Seeing how thin she had become, he couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.

Song Wu, the head of the Song family, frowned at his eldest son. They had been discussing tomorrow's wedding with the head of the Yun family—though, more importantly, they were discussing future cooperation between the two houses—when this news suddenly arrived.

Zhuo Bufan looked smug. In his eyes, he had just saved Qin Long's life, and the other party would surely owe him a debt of gratitude.

"Boss, that foreign military unit stationed in the valley seems to have made a move." The split-body unit monitoring from above the valley reported the situation to Xu Yi.

The Taoist, who traveled through the Chuan-Nan region, was affectionately called Master Wumei by the common people, and the tradition he left behind was known as the Wumei Dao.

Qin Long glanced at Zhuo Bufan, then tiptoed toward the office door, peering out through the crack.

Ever since she learned four years ago that she was technically a dead person, she had spent every day worrying about not having enough money to prolong her life.

"Very well, let's go to the conference room over there to talk. I've brought all the agreements," the hotel owner said, somewhat excitedly.

Was it that they didn't fear death? Or was it for some moral cause? No, they simply did not want the universe they lived in to return to zero, for their home to turn to dust. They hoped more fervently than anyone that their home could safely survive the zero-point event and preserve a seed for the future.

Old Taoist Xuanyin was terrified and scrambled to recall his evil spirit, but several talismans flew in from the side, transforming into raging flames that encircled the spirit.

Cao Kui and the Chen woman were married, and they hadn't hidden the family's assets and business from Su Liu, even intending for her to help manage them, but Su Liu had refused.

Nie Suni also babbled on indiscriminately about everything under the sun; after all, this sister had likely seen enough storms in her life, and now she was riding the waves herself.

"What do you mean by having confidence in your own judgment?" Guo Jing didn't understand Su Yue's words. When she looked up at him, she saw that Su Yue was pointing a finger at his own chest.

Yet, who would have thought that without checking the almanac before heading out, he would run into a murderous fiend who killed at the slightest provocation, losing his life for nothing.

Even better, it also had a panoramic projection function. Once Akama saw that Dongfang Chen’s eyes had adjusted to the darkness, he conscientiously activated the feature for his team leader.

"Second Young Master, we are also just following orders. Every debt has its debtor, every grievance its author. Make sure you find the right person to settle scores with later. Don't make things difficult for us servants. Move out—leave no one alive!" Commander Fan finished, waving his right hand to issue the order to kill.