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Initially, the old man's eyes were completely dull and lifeless, but upon hearing the name Li Xiao, a sudden flash of light crossed his eyes.

He was standing right at the edge of a sheer cliff. To say nothing of a surprise attack, even a sudden gust of fierce mountain wind, if mishandled ever so slightly, could easily send him plunging into the abyss. Yet he dared to act with such supreme arrogance, clearly holding the Azure Heaven Stronghold in absolute contempt.

He searched for posts regarding the monsters of Black Rock City, and nearly a hundred results popped up instantly. After a brief screening, he clicked on a few to examine them closer.

He recognized Han Lang's potential, and Han Lang was also the young master of the Desperate Demon Capital. As long as they captured Han Lang and used him as a hostage, perhaps they would all find a way out alive.

Zhao Qin's driving skills were inferior to mine, so her reaction was a fraction too slow, and her Porsche 911 got blocked inside. Once I got out, I checked the rearview mirror and saw that Zhao Qin had been boxed in. My heart instantly sank, and I knew she was in deep trouble.

After walking for about two hours, the two of them finally came across the third ascension point within this third region.

Xuanshuang let out a soft sigh. Since he was still a mortal now, he could not escape the loneliness and vulnerability inherent to ordinary people. Yet his mind and body were always bristling with thorns; even when grieving in solitude, he would never allow anyone else to easily infringe upon the slightest part of him. Perhaps those vulnerabilities were present at every waking moment, yet they could never truly become a decisive advantage for victory.

Especially the longer she stayed outside, the bone-chilling cold that seemed to bore straight into her marrow made it difficult for Wei Ruyu to endure, even bundled up in her fur coat.

"The ages of the characters in this world cannot be determined by scientific logic. I've even seen NPCs who are several hundred years old yet look as stunning as flowers. Don't just stand there, everyone; while she hasn't fully regained consciousness, try to deal as much damage to her as possible," I whispered.

In the end, Chen Boyun had to step in and consult one of his fellow townsmen before they finally figured out the right path to take.

Yang Fan made it clear that he had no intention of bickering with Qin Qin, lest that girl start spouting more exasperating nonsense.

Just as Su You and the others were intently watching their master polish the jade, the sound of voices suddenly drifted in from outside.

Perhaps everyone needed some time to adjust to Zheng Xiao's sudden change in attire. But for the students, transitioning from the intense and tedious exam preparation to a completely free summer vacation certainly required no adjustment whatsoever.

Though he was filled with doubts, since the man had started showing him the door, the young man who had addressed him as grand-uncle had no choice but to hurriedly activate the teleportation array and leave.

Upon hearing Lin Qingzhu's scream, Muzi Qing immediately understood what had happened. The aftermath of their passionate night had not been cleaned up the next morning because she was in a rush for work. She had intended to go buy a new bedsheet just now, but Lin Qingzhu had arrived before she could even step out the door. Timing could hardly be more unfortunate for the young woman.

Inside the Luotian Gate, two martial artists at the second tier of the True Martial Realm leaped out simultaneously, attacking Zhou Tianlong from both left and right.

After setting down his cup, Dan Gan swept his gaze across Su You and the others once more. Seeing that they were looking at him, he quickly pointed to the wine glass in front of him and spoke.

The Dark Forest was home to the level-fifty-five Dark Pythons. These were massive serpents that lurked year-round within the pitch-black nights of the dark forest, covered in scales as dark as ink, growing to about fifteen meters in length, highly agile, and exceedingly difficult to deal with.

"No wonder this area is so quiet; it turns out there's such a bizarre creature lurking around. No wonder the bushes grow all tangled together—it doesn't need to travel on the ground at all!" Mingxuan finally understood.

However, Ma Shu was not popular among the scions of noble families. Firstly, he came from humble origins and was extremely sycophantic, relying on his wife's family's patronage to attain his current status, which naturally made him a laughingstock. Secondly, before gaining power, Ma Shu had been humble and cautious, but after rising to prominence, he grew increasingly overbearing, often locking horns with the aristocratic youths, making him all the more detestable.

Liu Bei had reached a decision, and his mindset was entirely different now. Previously, he had only been thinking about how to extract massive benefits from Liu Zhang, without any foolproof plan to repel the enemy. But now? There was no need to repel the enemy; once he had secured enough spoils, he could simply wipe his hands and walk away, returning home to cook Sun Quan and Liu Biao in the same pot.

Lu Bu, in accordance with his pact with Zhang Yan, spread the news across Shangdang, claiming that he had mobilized his entire army to attack Huguan pass, waiting to ambush the reinforcements sent by Gao Gan.

The radiance of the dual swords merging blazed brilliantly, and in broad daylight, a thick silver beam of light pierced forward with the swift and thunderous momentum of lightning.

"What's wrong with my eyes?" Long Yang was even more baffled. Didn't he just glance at them casually? Was that really necessary? Was he really that terrifying?

"That's true. If we're going to take orders from those guys from the Four Talents of Nantong, I'd rather not play," Tang Hongfei said with a curl of his lip.

Originally, Tian Chang had been chattering away, looking forward to thoroughly enjoying the magnificent scenery of the Cloud Palace. Never did he expect that before the two of them could even catch a glimpse of anything, they would be hauled straight into a luxurious and grand hall. There were numerous cultivators of the Return to Origin and Golden Core realms present in the hall; it was a miracle the two of them hadn't collapsed straight onto the floor. How could they possibly dare to leisurely inspect everything in the hall?

Song Rongyue shifted her body forward, and the warm breath from Cheng Yi's words brushed against the back of her neck, tickling intensely.

Jin Ren held his wine glass while discussing with Long Yang about his future schooling options. Sitting across the table, Long Yang did not hesitate for long before giving Jin Ren a firm reply.

For a moment, it felt as though they had stepped into a forest of ten thousand birds, filled with endless chirping and chattering—a lively commotion indeed, though the dark veins throbbing on Annie's forehead only multiplied by the second.

"Gu Yiqing, don't leave! Hear me out!" Luan Lu had watched the car gradually drive away, assuming Gu Yiqing wouldn't come back, but she never expected him to appear right before her eyes, looking at her with intense anxiety and devoid of the cold aloofness and detachment he had shown at the teahouse earlier. Struggling to suppress the urge to cry, she spoke with a hint of anguish.