Volume 1, Chapter 28: Big Bear's Welcome Ceremony

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Apart from Nie Yinfeng, the sword cultivator Yuan Chen, Jin Yun, and the seven Golden Core masters who controlled the main formations were all completely trapped within the array.

It seemed that Long Linger had held something back from her Seven Fiends master after all, keeping her most powerful life-preserving technique hidden.

“Is this the power of a great transcendent being?” Zhang Qiulai said, first somewhat bewildered. Then his eyes grew brighter and brighter, until two golden flames replaced his pupils, and he burst into loud laughter.

If the monster was in the east rather than the swamp, then what exactly had devoured the five disciples of the Jade Clarity Temple in the swamp?

Tang Zheng was engaged in a heated discussion about how to establish a connection with Liang Shan, while Liang Shan, far across the ocean, remained unaware that one of America’s most prominent families had sprung into action because of a Heart-Cleansing Talisman he had casually crafted.

For a ghost cultivator who raised souls to behave this way was an unforgivable atrocity to Wu Zijian, an ascended being from the lower realm who had grown up in the mortal world and always upheld the belief that the dead deserved the utmost respect.

With their strength, they had nothing to fear unless their enemy was on the Taboo level. And the being that had somehow slipped in through illegal means should not be a Taboo existence; otherwise, Infinite Space would have acted long ago, just as it had when Gaia and Alaya entered.

Su Yuan pointed the Separation Sword toward the river below. His gaze pierced through the churning waters of the River of Reincarnation and locked onto Bai Fu.

“Developing skills?” Su Yuan grew somewhat expectant. What sort of ability would Qing Xingdeng develop at such great expense? It would certainly have something to do with souls and the realm of energy.

Because Mordred had given her advance warning, Artoria’s reaction was not nearly as extreme as it would have been if she had been completely unprepared for the confession. Before coming here, Artoria had also given some thought to what she would do if it turned out to be true.

Then, as though she had finally found an outlet for her emotions, Kim Tae-yeon sank to the floor, her eyes gradually reddening. The stark contrast left everyone else even more flustered, utterly unable to understand what was happening.

Shao Pingbo had already reached Qijing. People had been sent to inquire about the matter, and Shao Pingbo had frankly admitted that he had been framed by Niu Youdao.

“Pfft—ha ha!” Clearly, Kim Tae-yeon had heard this from behind them and was now covering her mouth as she secretly giggled.

The way they communicated had not changed much, but they were spending noticeably more time together. As Mordred put it, she really wanted to know how Father had been all these years and what he had experienced.

Evan activated his Observation Haki, and several powerful presences—so overwhelming that they nearly suffocated him—surged into his perception.

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He suddenly struck. His arm shot forward, and the flying knife in his hand pierced Luffy’s hat, carrying it far into the distance.

Earlier, Shinji had temporarily held himself back after learning that they were connected to Kiritsugu. Now that the person in question had returned, there was no way Shinji would continue to tolerate it.

After the mischief came a busy schedule. Just as Rofan had expected, because of stage rehearsals, recording sessions, and other obligations, Kim Tae-yeon had set her phone to silent and handed it to her manager. She only glanced at it during breaks, and whenever she saw a missed call on the screen, she called back.

The old emperor had spoken so many words in one breath that he was clearly struggling. He panted as he gazed earnestly at Luo Yuanshan.

Si Yu danced the same routine with Tang Yuxi again and again until the designer finally hurried back, at which point he released her.

Qin Mingxuan had come along despite his reluctance. He was the pillar of the Qin household, but now he needed the Qin household’s support in order to exist.

On one hand, she needed Qin Wan’s power to secure her position beside that person. On the other, she resented the feeling of having to submit to someone else.

The horrific sight before him did not make Harvey timid. Instead, it awakened the bestial ferocity and bloodlust inherited from the Bai Qi family in his veins.

“Order everyone in the Dark Soul Association to search for the princess. I refuse to believe that the woman who died in that tavern was her...” Long Yuling gazed at the sky outside the window, a faint sorrow in his deep eyes.

Bai Lin glanced at Xingyue, who was kneeling on the ground, then turned toward Ouyang Luo. The latter was solely focused on feeding fish to Qinghan and did not spare him a glance. Bai Lin could only withdraw his pleading gaze, moved his lips, and ultimately said nothing.

When Ye Chuxia put it that way, Liu Xiaoxiao remembered as well. The last time she had chatted with Zhang Shanshan in the dormitory, she seemed to have heard about this matter.

“But Young Master Locke’s teacher, Steve, should be able to find a way...” Glen continued.

“Didn’t I say this matter must remain confidential? If you’re going to use subordinates, use people you can trust! Take this money for now, in case of emergencies!” Zihan handed the money to Lan Shuang.

Yet today, in front of Xue Chengjiao, His Majesty’s indifference was displayed with such unmistakable clarity.

Wang Cong also began moving to the rhythm of the music. A shadow appeared to his left, mirroring his every movement.

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After all, the giant panda was a national treasure, and only in Rongcheng could one see so many giant pandas displaying such a wide variety of expressions. Therefore, the Panda Base was an essential destination for any tourist visiting Rongcheng.

A look of surprise flashed through Xiahou Yuan’s eyes. He had originally thought that he would be able to enter the battle immediately after the fighting began.

Johns seemed particularly enamored with Chu Qingchen’s delicate, fair skin. He made no further move, merely rubbing his lips lightly against Chu Qingchen’s cheek.

“I know this place is full of all kinds of people, but I have a reason for coming here,” Su Xing explained as he hurried after them.

“How could the Lu family possibly have ties to Yunnan?” Cui Min was not doubting Liu Guangtong; he had simply never heard of such a thing.

Then, by using a metal detector to search the ruins and locate the treasure buried underground, you could completely free yourself from the situation. Without arousing anyone’s suspicions, no one would discover anything unusual about you.

Before long, the two of them connected the game console to the television and began playing a soccer game in which one was alternately crushing and being crushed. Wang Cong had already had some ideas the first time he played with Qiushi.

He walked several more laps around the room before reaching the bedside and placing his hand on the young man’s forehead. The instant he touched it, he felt a bone-chilling cold, as though touching ice. Yet the sweat did not freeze; instead, it seemed to contain a blazing yang energy that slowly faded and dispersed, like the final slanting ray of winter sunlight slipping away from the earth.

A stone stele suddenly appeared before her. In her daze, Cui Ling actually felt that it was Gao Lian’er’s grave.

Wei Yang was overwhelmed by the unexpected favor. She exchanged a meaningful glance with Ming Lan, then answered every question posed by the Princess of Hua’an. She also made it clear that she felt only fear and estrangement toward the Second Prince Xiao, without the slightest ulterior motive. The Princess of Hua’an rewarded Wei Yang with two more golden hairpins, which Wei Yang accepted with a delighted smile.

It seemed that poor Li Jun was the one who truly suffered. During the early stages, he had been held back by Wu Chongxun and the others, spending his days indulging in food, drink, and pleasure, and had failed to cultivate even a few useful talents.

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