Volume One, Chapter 21: The Kill Reward

The ghost envoy strode directly into the forbidden land of the ghost clan. The four elders hesitated for a moment but dared not stop him. Ye Han bowed in return to the four elders and quickly followed.

Nian Nu'er clearly understood everything but still chose to trust Mu Yi without hesitation. In fact, she somewhat looked forward to it because that meant she would no longer have to worry about being separated from him.

Mu Yi had already prepared for all emergencies beforehand. Acting decisively, he suppressed the flame lamp while severing that faint thread of spiritual energy. Although this would cause permanent damage, it was far better than being completely frozen.

The frontline was embroiled in a fierce battle. The Tiger Guard soldiers had already begun launching suicidal attacks. The last of the twenty-eight military training doctrines was that mid- and lower-ranking officers often said: “In the Tiger Guard, there are no wounded on the battlefield. Injured soldiers would rather fight to the death with the enemy than drag down their comrades.”

When seventeen men retreated together, a second-tier giant winged bird ahead initiated an attack. Fifteen enormous monstrous bodies over eight meters long dived from a height of more than ten meters, spreading their huge wings as they sliced toward them.

However, with Huang Xuanling’s arrival, the Ling Worm Dao Institute’s situation had greatly improved. With income from alchemical pills and magical artifacts, its wealth had surged over the past year, rivaling that of many medium-sized Dao institutes.

As everyone feared being struck by the long spear, Huang Xuanling’s body flickered and immediately appeared atop the spear.

“Say that again and see if I don’t crush you! Don’t doubt my words—I have plenty of charges to send you off!” Zhan Xiaoyu started the car and rushed out.

By evening, Chang Ming and Bai Junye returned heavily laden. The massive beast carcasses were bound with hides, stretching out like a train.

“Yifeng, I—I don’t want to stay here anymore. I want to go out. I want to leave right now,” Yang Xue clung tightly to Lin Yifeng’s waist, speaking anxiously in his arms.

Regarding this cowardly, lazy, and gluttonous race, He Yu no longer knew what to say. He snorted and turned to return to his tent, thinking: out of sight, out of mind.

Suddenly, a faint mist spread from the flag. The mist was so thin it didn’t obstruct vision, yet Lin Yang was surprised to find his spiritual consciousness instantly absorbed completely by the mist.

After a moment’s pause, he remembered Zhang Dashan and the village chief were still busy running errands. He hurriedly instructed Zhou Jinsheng to inform Xuejian.

Whose heartbeat filled the ears, drowning out all other sounds, deafening and dizzying?

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Lin Yang took out two jade slips, exerted slight pressure with both hands until they shattered. The information inside instantly transformed into concepts and dispersed, then was absorbed by the mysterious space.

Luo Di Star also watched Ye Shuo’s corpse, feeling both relieved and uneasy.

According to the unfolding pattern of the illusion, could it be that Ye Shuo’s deepest wish was for the Evil Emperor to resurrect, while his greatest fear was that he himself would become the Evil Emperor? This seemed illogical.

Besides, what could happen? Pingshan Village was so small; if she stomped her feet here, Zhou Bo would hear it there. Why send someone in person?

The first prophecy ended in failure, leaving Ye Shuo deeply embarrassed. If it was his misjudgment about reincarnation, why did all the events in the room last night perfectly match his memory, yet it failed at the crucial moment?

Tang Ruoyan suppressed her unease and continued to hold her breath and focus. She’d seen all sorts of scenes before; what was so scary about an old fox? Although Lan Xin tried to hide it, Tang Ruoyan detected something different in her footsteps. This person not only knew martial arts but was an expert.

Under Xiao Lin’s surprised gaze, Colson stood up, saluted him, then knelt halfway.

In such a situation, Rou Xue reluctantly pressed the EP key on the dueling panel screen.

Yin Yufeng immediately regretted uttering the word “deceitful.” He truly had no filter and knew no one could stop him now.

A slightly indifferent voice sounded behind me. My steps slowed, emotions stirring wildly. I turned to look at the cold, handsome man in black behind me, at a loss for words.

Secret manuals, counterfeit inscriptions, true qi pills for cave heavens, even elder protectors—though all extremely precious, it was clear they could be obtained and surpassed through later effort.

Even those in the Profound Transformation stage held their breath tightly, eyes fixed below, hoping their sect would dominate this time and achieve excellent results.

It sounded strange, because the banner should have died a thousand years ago, killed by the Dragon Clan’s “Martial Capital King.”

“Didn’t I say hurry up and get out! What are you staring at while I’m changing clothes?” Chen Jing shouted with a sobbing tone, tears slowly welling up at the corners of her eyes. If this continued, she would really break down.

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“Fourth Young Master!” Old Zhou, slumped in defeat, immediately jumped up upon seeing Wang Yao arrive.

“I also think we don’t need to simplify it, so it won’t trouble you, Young Master,” the Ten Thousand Demon King said with a laugh.

As for where the Foundation Building Pills came from, it was because he, through Mu Peiling’s connections, had offered a thousand-year-old spirit herb to a Formation Elder.

Jiang Ke felt today’s events were too unexpected; he was no longer shocked but rather numb.

When their eyes landed on the golden thread, their eyelids twitched. Even their Nascent Souls trembled in terror.

Xin Qing and Yuan Hongbin’s synchronized replies instantly made the atmosphere in the room ambiguous.

With his current strength, it was no challenge to deal with two disciples from Spirit Beast Mountain, but a few cold smoke grasses didn’t warrant his intervention.

Xiao Xiao emerged from the CEO’s office with a look of utter despair; even her usually flowing hair seemed limp.

He quickly knelt, praying softly, confessing his sins to the great sovereign of this secret realm.

“Kalina is better off; at least she still has her mother and younger brother,” Princess Changping suddenly smiled as she spoke.

Thus, the penultimate sect leader of the Astrology Sect decided to tempt fate and use astrology to glimpse the heavenly secrets.