Chapter 39: Ignition

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“This door is quite good. Just looking at it gives one a sense of security.” Li Cheng glanced at the slowly opening metal gate. It was roughly 1.8 meters wide and 2.5 meters high. From the portion already open, its thickness was clearly nearly a meter as well.

When Laozi put it that way, Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian immediately understood. Whenever a Sage was born, strange phenomena would appear throughout the primordial world. Yet among the eight who attained sagehood, only Styx’s circumstances differed from those of the other seven. If what he had attained was the Primordial Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm, then everything made sense.

Even with his cultivation protecting him, Qiu Fei was beginning to find the sun’s scorching heat unbearable. He looked around to see whether there was any shade nearby, intending to escape the heat before returning to the city.

As a great deal of cold energy entered Luo Chen’s body, the distinct sound of water and fire meeting unexpectedly rang out from within him.

As noble as a Sage might be, Styx could still slaughter one. To kill a Sage in three moves—what astonishing strength that was. After proving the Dao, Styx’s power had never ceased advancing. He had attained the Dao through the Three Corpses and achieved the true body of a Chaos Demon God. The Sages, by contrast, had certainly made some progress in cultivation after attaining the Dao, but compared with Styx, they were far behind.

After giving Pear Blossom and Apricot Blossom a few instructions, Ling Duyu went to Shen Fei’s place. Shen Fei seemed to have just arrived and sat down in the office. He was clearly looking forward to Ling Duyu’s visit.

The people watching sneered twice, thinking, You bumpkins have never witnessed it yourselves, so you have no idea how terrifying it was.

“Dean, and him as well... The police are right here!” Doctor Chen suddenly came over, glaring viciously at Tian Li, who had slapped him across the mouth.

“Son, your father will help you manage the winery. The two of us old folks won’t be going to Tianning with you. You...” Sun Lan suddenly looked troubled.

At that moment, she finally understood why Duanmu Ruxue and the others in the Starbirth Tower had never shown the slightest impatience or weariness, even after staying there day and night.

“His name is Xue Lingyun. He came here carrying the Extinction-of-Emotion Token, hoping to become an outer disciple of our sect. He said that Senior Sister Zhao Bingyu gave him the token.” The young man hurriedly explained.

Could it be because of the climate? Even high in the sky, the dry, scorching ground below seemed to radiate heat upward.

“It’s over! This bolt of lightning forced us away so that Yang Mo will have to endure the pill tribulation alone!” said Tianlingzi.

“Brother Xiaoyao, what nonsense are you talking about? That is clearly Grandmaster. If you don’t believe me, ask Big Brother Tang.” Ling’er hastily corrected Li Xiaoyao’s deliberate mistake, speaking earnestly.

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Seventy-seven frontier war fortresses, twenty-seven inland cities, and more than three hundred floating fortresses, along with the royal city, all left their homeland and advanced toward the interior of the Gold-Eating Clan’s territory.

Su Junsheng found it strange. Judging from Heinrich’s appearance, he certainly did not look as though he had brought Doris back. If so, where could Doris have gone?

Bai Lingfeng calmly gazed at Tianwei Changge and Long Yue’er. Her exquisite face showed no emotion.

“Having cultivated to this level, I can finally inscribe more complex Nine-Palace talismans and formations upon it. This Nine-Palace Immortal Sword has finally entered the ranks of high-grade immortal swords.” A faint voice sounded beside everyone’s ears.

His conviction gradually strengthened, and his expression returned to calm. “Besides, given the mysterious origins of Young Master Tianming and the others, and the fact that powerful Tribulation Transcenders stand behind them, why would they possibly need to come running to our Tianlong Academy?”

Zhenghe Daoist Venerable said only that one sentence before falling into deep thought and lapsing into silence. Tianhe Daoist Venerable closed his eyes and rested. Wuchen Daoist Lord wore an amused expression, while Huayang Daoist Lord alone looked utterly bewildered.

“Yes.” Although Daoist Wuxuan’s temper did not seem particularly pleasant, this time he had strict orders from Daoist Zhenhang. Moreover, apart from Zhenhang, his strength within the Mystic Sect was second to none, making him the obvious choice for this mission.

Huicai stood up, but instead of leaving with Song Xiujun, she went down the stairs and walked over to Han Zaicheng and Min Xiaoying.

“By the way, when did you move here?” Song Xiujun gripped the can tightly in his hand. He could feel his heart pounding violently.

Lin Wei was somewhat vexed. Because of Su Bei’s silence, her heart had inexplicably tightened. Could it be that Su Bei did not want children?

The elevator doors opened. Lin Wei stepped inside, only to find that not one of the people behind her was willing to enter. She glanced around. Aside from her, the elevator was empty.

Just as Li Xiaoyun’s mouth was stuffed full of food and she was eating with great relish, a hand suddenly came to rest on her shoulder.

Lin Chen? If it had been anyone else, Ran Feng truly would not have recognized him. But she knew Lin Chen. As for the relationship between them... their relationship... After thinking it over, Ran Feng decided they should count as friends, although Lin Chen was often beaten up by her.

Her face burned until she could barely breathe. Huicai tilted her head back and allowed Han Zaicheng’s sudden kiss. When he finally released her, she gasped greedily for more air, swallowed, and remained standing there in a daze.

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However, the most pressing problem before her now was how she could find Fang Jinghao.

At least dealing with someone like him was far better than having to face someone like Sha Ke, even though the fellow had also come to poach someone from under them.

“Hello, I’d like a room. How are the rates calculated?” Zhou Yafu asked gently from the front desk.

If Song Duanwu’s ravenous clearing away of every breakfast dish had been a form of affirmation and comfort for Lulu, then the expression on his face as he now stood with his back to everyone was stern—exactly like that of the eldest young master, Ye Zhijian.

Zhao Gan sighed inwardly and said nothing more. Ordinary people could not fight the authorities, so he simply answered, “Fine.”

Besides, there was already nothing left in the imperial palace for her to miss. Whether she returned or not no longer mattered to her. But what about her heart? Could she truly let go just like that?

People often said that one should not employ those one distrusted, and should not doubt those one employed. But Song Duanwu knew better than anyone that suspicion had to be maintained before placing trust in someone. Why? Because it was a responsibility to himself and to his brothers. Otherwise, it would not merely be reckless; their enemies might seize the opportunity and cause them to suffer a disastrous defeat through some hidden trap.

Everyone had no real objection to this proposal, but trouble arose when it came to choosing the specific candidates.

“Second Brother Liu, I thought I heard you say earlier that an old man once showed you great kindness. Is that true?” Song Duanwu raised his wine cup and lightly clinked it against Liu Yunchang’s, taking a small sip as he spoke. His eyes, however, continued secretly studying Liu Yunchang’s expression.

Yao Ping led several people through a winding route before arriving at a quiet street. The building of Tomorrow Group’s Changtai branch stood directly before them.

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