Volume One, Chapter Ten: What Right Is There to Assist in Governance?

“Senior, are we now in the Land of Death?” Xiao Yan gazed down at the boundless forest beneath him and asked.

A single stone cast into the water stirred a thousand waves; everyone was convinced that Chu Tao owed them an explanation. Thus, during the days when Xie Jun and those returning from the northern shore suddenly vanished at the dock, all accusations and blame were hurled at Chu Tao.

Zhu Yunchuan sneered coldly, knowing that even if he was uncertain, he had no choice but to fight. Swiftly, he clashed with a formidable Golden Three-Star expert, striking out with a palm. The opponent was engulfed in golden flames, disdainfully brushing off Zhu Yunchuan’s attack by simply raising a hand to counter.

Guo Lin, whose contribution points had dropped to zero, discarded his identity token without hesitation like worthless trash, tossing it back into his Starry Sky Ring.

“I know Lord Jiang; please wait a moment,” said the attendant, leaving Jiang Shuihan alone in the parlor. This elder was none other than Jiang Yingtian’s father—Jiang Yingtian being the president of the Jiang Feng Group—and Jiang Shuihan currently served as the Empire’s Minister of Materials in the capital.

No sooner had the words left his mouth than He Yixiang’s expression shifted slightly; her cheeks flushed and an inexplicable warmth spread through her body.

The May sun was dazzling, and her mind went blank; she only wished to keep sleeping forever. With that thought, she slowly collapsed to the ground. Seeing her unsteady, Xiao Si hurried forward to steady her.

Guo Lin smiled faintly and opened his palm. A golden shuttle, one foot long, reappeared. He shouted loudly, “Wrath of Heaven!” The winds and clouds shifted once more as the apocalypse descended. His strength, elevated from high Soul Refining to the revered rank, amplified the power of the Wrath of Heaven far beyond simple addition.

That terrifying voice echoed repeatedly in our ears, as if bestowing upon us a dark magic, compelling us step by step toward the abyss within the inner palace.

As for Song Duanwu’s insistence on visiting the Henglong Shopping Plaza, it was not out of fondness but because, during his long stay in Shanghai, it was the only shopping place he had been to. Moreover, with Lady Bai’s protection the last time, he was already familiar with the general layout.

Of course, in front of such a devilish friend, he dared not reveal the ridicule he secretly harbored.

The black-robed cultivator who had transformed into the Crimson Flame Python grew even more sullen. The situation was dire: Dongfang Qingcheng openly demanded the Red Fire Stone, and his nemesis Tang Chuan needed no introduction. Now that both had collaborators, his worries naturally multiplied.

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In secret, he had been searching tirelessly for the location of the Azure Dragon Blade, hoping someday to reopen the Dragon God’s treasure and restore the former glory of the Four Seas Dragon Clan.

Li Yaojie had waited half an hour in place, but no other faceless figures passed by. He planned to leave the school and head home.

Crack! After a burst of gunpowder smoke, a deep fissure appeared in Red Water Lake, its depth visible to the bottom. The waters on both sides surged swiftly toward the chasm, covering it again in an instant. The Nine-Tailed Turtle, however, was cleft into a cloud of smoke by the Dragon-Slaying Saber.

“I just want you to call those capable students for me,” Li Yaojie sighed and said.

Certainly, Xiao Feng was also fortunate enough to step onto the stage and make a speech. But his speech was simple, mainly answering questions posed by the university students.

Tang Haodong laughed. “Director Shen, don’t rush that matter; I need you to revive the embroidery factory first. After that, we can consider the rest. Otherwise, go find your father-in-law.” He teased Shen Ying’s curiosity.

Soon after, the dim lights flickered. How could they be disorderly? Had they fallen into a cold slumber? Or drifted into dreams?

“Brother!” Xiao Lian cried out mournfully, ignoring Ye Xiyan and Ye Wuqiu’s attempts to restrain her as she dashed toward that direction.

News spread throughout Qinghe County: the county government hall was opened, and even the magistrate was to face interrogation. A crowd surged in response.

After Li Er ordered the goods Wang Xingxin brought to be carried inside, he sent for Empress Changsun, for the perfume was a gift to her.

Waving his hand, Wang Xingxin summoned the guards assigned by Zhai Changsun to come forward, then sent them to fetch Heiwa, who was training shirtless, and Cheng Chumo.

Recalling how Yan Miao had repeatedly warned him that the seat’s intentions differed from his own, and that absence might not be a bad thing, he felt reassured.

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With these thoughts, Chi Si Gu glanced skeptically at the Yangquan substitutes’ bench, then activated the “Emperor’s Eye” once more to survey the entire Yangquan team. Confirming no anomalies, he withdrew his gaze again.

“Is that so? What did you do to Brother Chen?” Suddenly, a voice called out in the void—it was Lian Haiping.

Lu Ping dared not speak further, knowing that if he didn’t let her finish, peace would elude him today.

Yet, witnessing the destruction wrought by that strike, Si Xueyi’s weary face bore a trace of satisfaction.

With a gentle flap of wings, Vlad, relying on superhuman speed, evaded Huang Yuan’s attack and flew straight toward him.

The dagger gleamed purple, its blade adorned with brilliantly colorful patterns, resembling a dazzling yet venomous snake.

As the two conversed, space suddenly warped, and Gu Piaopiao’s figure appeared before them.

Chu Ge was hastily pulled back two steps, nearly crashing into the nearby sofa, and let out a sharp cry before Lu Yiming caught him in his arms.

Lu Yao found Han Xusheng immensely amusing, but she truly could not resist this version of Han Xusheng. She found him utterly endearing and so abandoned her pride to coax him gently.

Once the Wu family silver corpse struck, its murderous intent ignited. It thought, since it had already attacked, it might as well finish the job and utterly destroy me.

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