Chapter 28

When Xu Lingfeng released the video of Gu Changsheng brutally murdering his classmate and friend, the entire crowd was thrown into an uproar.

Yet, the scent of blood permeating the air at this moment was enough to cause even these cold-blooded assassins of the Dark Group to change their expressions.

Bai Shu’s background was well-known—he hailed from a prestigious military and political family—but no one in the entertainment industry had ever seen him in action.

"Reporting to you, sir: current intelligence indicates that the Mongol right and center armies remain stalled outside the Great Wall, though General Yu and General Ai may not be able to hold out for much longer," replied Xu Wanzhou, who was responsible for intelligence gathering and relaying reports.

Song Yujia’s life was completely shattered by the interference of Chu Tianxiong. Her qualifications to go abroad were revoked, and her business operations were halted. Behind her back, the company staff whispered incessantly, and the head office had formally notified her to hand over her duties and report immediately to the headquarters in Anhua City.

Then, the black dot began to bloom like a seed, rapidly spreading within the radius of the white halo. During this expansion, the black color gradually faded, morphing into a vivid, fiery red, much like a rose blossoming at an incredible speed.

The head office quickly sent people down to negotiate with Lin Tian, but he was insistent on leaving, and the company did not force him to stay.

Terrified, I hurriedly lowered my head. He lectured on and on, repeating his strict orders, while I nodded like a pounding pestle, feigning total agreement. As fellow students walked past us, I buried my head even deeper; the humiliation was simply too much to bear.

"Xuanlong, are you actually listening to what I’m saying, or are you just filing it away?" Ye Yu feigned anger.

Ye Yu gazed coldly at the surrounding Qingyang Taoist priests, having no heart for banter. He turned back in a rush and whispered, "You foolish dragon, I have no strength left and cannot escape at all. Why did you come back? When I make my final stand, you must flee—get as far away as you can."

In a certain sense, the capability of a nation’s commander is precisely a reflection of that nation’s military strength.

This was why Samos had always wanted to resolve these matters as quickly as possible; only then could he sleep soundly at night.

"Good! If you need anything, just call out. I really have to head backstage; the new interns are just starting their training under me."

The method of prevention was absurdly simple. In the 21st century on Earth, any beekeeper could handle it with ease.

He was the most promising young man in Suzhou to reach the Grandmaster realm before the age of thirty in decades.

This sword technique was so profound and ingenious that even these seasoned swordsmen could not help but be captivated by it.

He knew that Mu Ting was not close to Cao Cao, and neither was he, for that matter. But last night, he had specifically instructed Mu Ting: Cao Cao was the most important guest of the day, and if they were not present, she must treat him with the utmost hospitality and not leave him feeling neglected.

The Dragon-Fire nobles employed their movement techniques and caught up to the pair in an instant. The noble on the left drew a blade wreathed in flames and struck at the youth. The boy’s reaction was lightning-fast; he leaped behind his enemy and kicked him flat on his face.

"It’s useless. I asked earlier; everyone who challenged him has been crippled. Now, no one dares to challenge him anymore." Manager Bai’s face was grim; clearly, he had never anticipated that Yun Xu would be so terrifying.

As one of the representatives among the young military officers of the M-nation, Segute had received secret orders before the Chinese exchange group arrived at the Army Military Academy.

Yun Xuan remembered clearly that the place where he first met Tantai Wan’er was this very secret chamber. At that time, Tantai Wan’er was still in a state of suspended animation, and it was also there that he first heard her call him "husband."

Yang Xuechen was quite handsome and possessed a generous and sincere nature; he was far better than Pang Mo.

I did not leave right away, nor did I follow the boy inside, for fear of implicating him. Since I had already arrived near his tribe, I needed to take some time to observe it from the shadows.

Because of Hu Tianyu’s first cry of "Grandfather," the clouds above Yugang miraculously split into black and white. These two colors slowly converged, gradually forming the shape of a Taiji symbol, which hovered and rotated slowly above Hu Tianyu’s head.

Among them, Zhongning had Su Yu; Huaijiang had the Imperial Preceptor Gu Shisan and Princess Huaiqing; Crown Prince Dongling Huang of Dongchen had come to the Southern Li kingdom to compete; and Xiyun had sent Nangong Wan’er.

Her confidence stemmed from witnessing the deep affection between Qu Zongrong and her on the way here; the intimate looks they exchanged could not be faked.

Gently gripping Ye Zhenli’s hand, Ke Liuyun looked at her with eyes full of sincerity. "I am staying here for his sake, but also for yours. Because to me, you and Huaiyan are equally important."

Ye Shen’s eyes suddenly sharpened, a flash of intense murderous intent crossing his gaze as he raised his sword and lunged at Dongling Huang and the others.

"Thank you, General." No matter how much Long Ci detested the man, he would at least maintain the necessary appearances.

Still unwilling to give up, Liu Yanxue wiped away her tears and grabbed Gu Huaiyan’s arm, asking with a final shred of hope: "Brother Huaiyan... is there some hidden hardship you are facing? Tell me, no matter how many difficulties or setbacks there are, I am willing to bear them with you."

"Cut again." These dramatic, undulating changes were becoming too much for Gong Zhimin’s heart to bear. He pressed his chest and gritted his teeth.

Qin Lingyun had now mastered many supernatural arts: the Peach Blossom Heaven-Veiling Dance, the Yellow Springs Yin Wind Finger, the nascent form of the Frozen World, the Nine Heavens of Crimson Flame unique to the Crimson Flame Essence, the Galaxy technique which consumed vast amounts of true essence, and the defensive Soul-Protecting Art.

Tang Shuan had said so much earlier, yet Madam Tang had remained silent; but the moment "betrayal of friendship" was mentioned, she could not hold back. This showed that in the hearts of the Tang couple, friendship and loyalty were held in the highest regard, and they truly believed that Magistrate Zhang and Lin Xuezheng were their benefactors.

Could one say his intentions were sincere? Yet he would not show himself, nor had he expressed any desire for marriage to Jin Jingshi, acting as if it were of no consequence.

Having barely run a mile, she turned a corner along the lakeside and finally shook off the shouting behind her. As her initial shyness subsided, she realized she was flushed from the heat of the run. She slowed to a stop and crouched by the lake to splash water on her face.

The sun was low in the west, just about to set. Qi Suniang watched as Lian Zhenyun walked back. Behind him, Lian Dachuan lit a fire-starter, and the ten five-pillar lotus candle holders in the inner chamber were lit. Fifty burning red candles illuminated the room brilliantly.