Volume 1, Chapter 37: The Immortal-Slaying Flying Dagger Defeated, The Ancestral Dragon Pearl

In that very instant, he escaped, slipping right out from the palm of the Ancestral Dragon. It was a move so inconceivable that even the Ancestral Dragon was momentarily stunned.

Although Li Yan could not discern Daker’s true strength, the fact that he had managed to flee for so long suggested he was quite capable. Moreover, with the rest of the Sea-Sky Mercenary Corps gone, this was the perfect opportunity to win his favor and recruit him into the Starlight Mercenary Corps.

"You... Consort Yuan, how could you betray me, ignoring all our years of history!" the Empress hissed through gritted teeth, her eyes burning with a hatred so intense it seemed she wished to carve the Consort into pieces.

Nanny Jinyun had tried to persuade her countless times, but she always pretended not to hear. At first, she had only feigned illness to avoid seeing him and to shut out the world, and as the weather turned colder, her lethargy only grew—yet she never expected that this pretense would eventually turn into a real sickness.

The Starlight Mercenary Corps’ base was vast; members could practice in solitude or find an equally skilled sparring partner whenever they wished. As long as they could settle their minds, this period would undoubtedly lay a solid foundation for their continued growth.

"Only at the heart of a volcanic eruption is there enough thrust to propel the volcanic lime water, which is why the lime water found there is of the highest quality." The Mountain Dweller, having obtained the Fire Bead, seemed to be in a good mood and showed no anger at Xiao Yan’s persistent questioning.

"I intend to venture deep into the Land of Death. I came out specifically to train, and perhaps only the depths of that place will allow me to truly hone my skills." There was a hint of longing and anticipation in Xiao Yan’s voice.

They walked side by side along the long road. Sunlight bathed the path, paving the bluestone slabs in a shimmering, golden warmth.

"Young Marshal, do you really believe that possessing the world will change all of this?" Meng Zhu stopped in her tracks.

"Alright, things have reached this point; it’s time for us to make our move." Shi Jue prepared himself, and the others followed suit. Though taking advantage of the situation in such a way was not honorable, it was their final resort.

"That man is Cao Dan, just a casual friend," Zhu Xiaoya said coolly before Zhao Gan could even ask.

*Boom!* Lan Duoduo’s spaceship crashed heavily at the foot of the mountain. Simultaneously, Ding Dang and Ding Dong’s ships touched down, and they rushed out. "Interstellar Spirits, are you alright?" As they entered Duoduo’s ship, they found everyone sprawled across the floor in disarray.

The black aura on the horizon grew increasingly potent, and even from a distance, one could feel the crushing pressure emanating from such immense power.

"Tell me the truth!" Gao Qing said, taking another step forward, though he felt helpless as his hands could not reach his counterpart.

It lodged firmly into the toad’s upper jaw, preventing its mouth from closing, for any attempt to do so would only drive the blade deeper.

This was Zhang Liang’s first impression of Ba Fenghan—especially when he struck, he did so without the slightest hesitation; his actions were truly heroic and unrestrained.

In such an environment filled with a hail of bullets, no one could guarantee they would remain unscathed, so wearing a bulletproof vest could significantly increase one’s safety.

"Heh, Old Liang, you always did understand me. The world is unpredictable; no one knows if Young Master Heng will be the next Fang Biao, but we have no choice now but to trust him. I only hope Ya Yuan will not have to suffer the same fate as Shuangshuang." Chen Tangjing sighed, overwhelmed by a sudden wave of sorrow.

Possessing such immense strength, yet acting with such humility—it was simply beyond their comprehension.

Besides, with Young Master Heng still there, Zhao Mengfei chose to stay, accompanying him to the private business suite prepared by Shangguan Lanxuan.