Volume One, Chapter 22: She Was Gone, and Zhao Ye Panicked

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The shadow of the Great Dao Furnace appeared in the figure’s pupils, and the aura surrounding him suddenly erupted beyond his control.

Early the next morning, Dong Yulin personally took command and ordered Yuan Heguang executed to consecrate the battle standard. They advanced straight toward Ami North City, Jing Wuzhu’s stronghold. War drums thundered and military banners flew as the two armies became locked in a stalemate, as though Jing Wuzhu had long been prepared.

In other words, they had all “seen” Miao Hansheng, grandson of the former Prince of Qianyao, and none of them found anything strange about it.

This time, they wanted to persuade the Empress Dowager to approve Tian Jiu and Saren’s divorce, so the cake had to be made especially well. If they could win the Empress Dowager’s favor, she might agree.

Lu Mian felt his face burning. He had not even uttered a single mocking remark, yet she felt as if someone had slapped her with an invisible hand, leaving a searing sting across her cheek.

If he had not planned everything in advance and established a parliamentary system—or if Fang Yuan had harbored ambitions of seizing power—the territory would probably have changed hands by now.

“He probably doesn’t know.” This was his ultimate life-saving technique; how could he reveal it to anyone so easily? He had been forced to tell Feng Miaojun everything, and he very much wanted to kill this sole person who knew the truth.

His figure did not completely block the jade carriage. The viewing stands formed a ring, and there were always guests who could see what was happening inside the carriage through the gaps.

A cold syllable left Yufeng’s lips. His figure became as insubstantial as reflected light and appeared before Zhou Qing in an instant. The ancient sword showed no mercy as it stabbed toward Zhou Qing.

Mu Jingxi closed his eyes briefly, then turned around with a grim expression and took the phone back from Jiang Xun. He immediately called Zhou Muting.

Amid the surging waves, they could not make out what kind of vessel it was. But now that they had finally found a lifeline, they would have climbed aboard even if it had been a funerary vessel, let alone a ghost ship. They feared that if they hesitated for even a moment and the waves grew stronger, the crowd would be swept apart in an instant.

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The fat man’s load-bearing harness had caught him on a broken rafter jutting from the massive beam. Behind him were stone bricks encased in the timber. Unable to turn around, he could only feel several bricks behind him and assumed that he was hanging from some kind of city wall. The broken rafter creaked ominously beneath his weight, looking as though it would snap at any moment.

Hua Ruchu also felt that she was being overly sentimental. She had already let the person go, so what was the point of feeling guilty? From now on, she would simply do everything she could to treat that child well.

But there was no time to think any further. His opponent suddenly spun around and lunged at him, and at such close range, evasion was impossible.

Ma Wan was still shaken. He had not yet reached the War God realm and did not dare charge alone into a formation composed of several thousand heavy halberds, lest his strength be exhausted and he die. The momentum of his mad sprint weakened somewhat.

If His Majesty died at this moment while they were still wandering outside, Qi You’s contribution to enthroning the new ruler would be greatly diminished.

Anne Hathaway sat in the chair, shifting uneasily in her seat. She had already taken several deep breaths, but still had no way to control the speed of her heartbeat.

Fortunately, Youzhou had always been the great northeastern logistics and distribution center of the Great Jin Empire. Its own reserves were substantial, and private merchants had stored ample supplies as well, so there was no immediate cause for concern. Once spring arrived and the ice thawed, water transport could resume. The Northern Di simply lacked the strength to cut off this vast golden waterway.

At the time, they had all wondered why the Eagle-Raising Army would send such an inexperienced young man back to the capital to report on military affairs. He had joined the army only a few months earlier and had yet to establish any prestige of his own. Even if he was an outstanding disciple of the Azure Flower Sect, how much ability could someone so young possibly possess?

Wang Wei, the God of Death, had pushed his movements to the limit. His scythe transformed into a blur of blades, seeming like a violent gale as it carved shining marks across the rocky ground.

Li Xiaoyao immediately felt a terrifying pressure descending from the heavens, as though the weight of ten thousand jun were crushing him down.

Not long after Fang Xin arrived at the press conference, the time reached exactly ten o’clock in the morning. At that moment, the reporters who had still been talking all fell silent, because one of the people in charge of the conference, Fang Liyan, president of the Ning Corporation, had arrived.

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“If you had really been that wonderful, he wouldn’t have abandoned you to be reincarnated—and into the animal realm at that. No one else could be so absurd.”

The four of them proceeded toward the western side of the mountain range. The two elders walked one in front and one behind, while Chen Qing and his companion traveled between them.

Shang Mei nodded knowingly. Although she asked every time, “Is there anything I can help you with?” she already understood the reasons behind these guests’ visits. It was merely a routine question. Still, judging from Fang Qianqian’s calm smile, there was truly no sign that she had died with any resentment.

The days grew hotter one after another, and in such weather, the most popular treats were ice pops and iced drinks.

Under the moonlight, Ashina Kanqing saw the work he had created on Ying Xiang’s body. He admired it while offering his commentary.

“Overlord? You mean the entire Chen family, right? I won’t deny that if the Chen family could unite a little more, it would indeed deserve to be called an overlord. But as far as I know, the Chen family is far from united.” Li Xiaoyao smiled casually. Even if they were united, so what? They had offended everyone they should and should not have offended. Was there still any room to maneuver?

“Ha. Weren’t you just asking to sleep under the same quilt with us? What happened? Lost your nerve? Or are you simply incapable?” Zhuo Qingchan mocked.