Volume One, Chapter 24: I Want to Climb the Mountain Too!

Besides increases in size, strength, and speed, Leila also gained two innate talents unique to monsters.

At first, Zhou Ran was very angry; she even childish thought about cutting ties with Ning Chu. But later, she noticed that Ning Chu had scars on her hands. Although she was upset, Ning Chu hadn’t done anything to her, so she asked if someone had been bullying her.

Feng Nan’s scalp tingled as countless horror movie scenes, mixed with images from the daytime news, flickered relentlessly in his mind like a projector.

After knocking out Mrs. Chelsea’s husband, Baron Torell, Luo Xiu approached Frey.

This celestial artifact had fallen for so many years; even if someone was inside, they should have left long ago. How could they still be trapped here?

Everyone exchanged glances—the village chief Lian Xuechang, from the hunting squad, was always a fierce fighter who relied on brute force rather than clever tactics. Was this really reliable?

Unaware of Great-Grandpa Wei’s situation, Lian Yunsheng could only keep this information in his heart.

Even though Old White had advanced to the fourth tier, once that fourth-tier slime canceled its domain and joined the fight, the odds of victory were still slim.

According to Feng Wu Xiang, this world had long possessed a martial art known as "True Martial," where masters not only could face thousands alone but also wielded various formidable and mysterious abilities.

He had seen the video too—watching the swordsman grab the sharp cleaver and swing it hard at Ye Cheng’s right arm, he couldn’t help but break out in a cold sweat.

Seeing Digby trembling all over, even slurring his words slightly, Avi’s heart softened. If what Digby said was true, then the residents of the Cesni region were victims too. They couldn’t leave their hometown and yet had to live under the tyranny of mountain bandits, forced to act as accomplices.

“I am Ishikawa Kazumasa, the elder of the Matsudaira clan of Okazaki Castle. I have an urgent matter to discuss with Lord Jibu Daisuke. Please open the city gates.” Knowing that Ujizane was still asleep, he deliberately shouted loudly.

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The rejuvenation talisman, as a healing method among talismans, functions like healing techniques and elixirs: the stronger the recipient’s constitution, the weaker the effect, sometimes even failing entirely.

As for nightmares, Tianzi Peak had never seen or heard of them and certainly didn’t know what they were. Fortunately, there was Zejin, the all-knowing. Before the contest, Zejin had already briefed him on everything about nightmares and devised corresponding tactics, so Tianzi Peak was not overly anxious.

Xingchen slowly turned around. Zejin tightly grasped her hand, his lips moving as he murmured softly, but Xingchen couldn’t make out what he was saying. Zejin’s eyes remained firmly closed; obviously, this was a form of sleep-talking, though Zejin had gone a step further, even making gestures.

This time, the approach was more direct, with a much larger sum involved. As the masterminds behind it all, they had to distance themselves from any connection.

Though here to experience the entertainment of another world, Yang Chong would not let his guard down for his very first debut fight.

“Is there anything about this marriage you’re satisfied with? Cheer up!” Takeda Nobutora pointed at Takeda Harunobu with a folding fan, demanding answers.

Ji Sihan switched her phone camera to night vision mode, then hid at the stairwell—a necessary passage to Jack’s room.

At that moment, Ao Xingshuang spiraled upward, shooting toward the sky before diving down to face Yang Lin.

Crossing the last descending step of Luo Shen Peak, a bamboo forest about a hundred zhang deep lay ahead; beyond the bamboo was the academy.

After all, he remembered that when the opponent was still at the first tier, several powerful moves had already been developed.

As the lady of the house, Zu Ti was cautious not to meddle excessively in family affairs, lest she earn a reputation for lax governance and favoritism toward concubines.

Xiao Ran wanted to say more but found herself at a loss for words. Her vision darkened in waves; she felt as if the next moment she would suffocate and die.

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She didn’t ask why Shang Shuyan and Yan loved each other yet were not together, because it was pointless. If they could be together, they would have been by now. Since not, knowing the reason wouldn’t change anything.

Feng Yu’s gaze drifted downward. Goodness, if she hadn’t mentioned it, he wouldn’t have noticed it was a mosquito bite.

Many were puzzled; the phenomenon was too astonishing, overturning people’s perceptions. Suddenly, many from various cities rushed out, eager to capture the source of the anomaly.

An Ruo didn’t even realize she was smiling in her sleep. Perhaps she was having a wonderful dream, causing the corners of her mouth to lift unconsciously. In the dream, it seemed to be the start of the next day—first buying a phone, then going to an amusement park, wondering what to play.

Li emerged, but no one dared to exhale loudly—except Ye Wei and Rong Zihua.

His gaze grew unfocused. Lu Ling looked at An Ruo earnestly. “What’s wrong?” It seemed he wanted to say something but didn’t know how to express it. He lowered his eyes slightly.

Ordinary lights, now fueled by the strength of ten thousand households, added a touch of golden glow to the vast, boundless starry sky.

But the reality was, Liu Qing’s path was not through musical arts but close combat. Possessing a powerful physique, even the strongest Garuda became a featherless chicken under her hands.

Two horses crossed paths, their huge heads raised high. Chunyu Qiong, still poised to strike from horseback, suddenly found his head flying far away, though his face still held that arrogant, overbearing expression—only his pupils were now vacant.

This army of fifty thousand was one he truly could not afford to lose any more men from. Yet if he had to cut off his own flesh, he felt heartbroken. Liu Xie had evidently made up his mind: if he did not yield, he would not attack Runan but could still deal a heavy blow to his vitality.