Day twenty-three. I have not thought about it.

Wang Jie listened attentively to Elder Yin’s teachings, nodding repeatedly in agreement. Having reached his current level, he now met the requirements to enter the next space left behind by Venerable Lei. Wang Jie decided that as soon as this matter concluded, he would prepare to explore that second realm.

"What is this? Why does it taste so awful?" I scoffed. I knew full well that a pampered young master from a wealthy family like him would never be accustomed to such things, and I covered my mouth to hide a giggle.

At dawn, a gentle ray of sunlight crept through the gaps in the window lattice, entering Zhongli Shuo’s room. It shone upon his half-drawn bed curtains, filling the air with a warm, sweet scent.

Although he knew the coming training would be grueling, Wang Jie could not resist the temptation offered by the Three-Star Thunder Body. Deciding not to dwell on it further, he sat cross-legged right where he was and entered a state of meditation, striving to restore himself to his peak condition.

Even though he was unsure if his hypothesis was true, it seemed to be the only explanation that made sense at the moment.

The eunuch was indeed a snobbish man. Once he had received his bribe, he naturally stopped asking questions. He merely glanced at me a few more times before letting me pass.

"Your strength still lags behind the major teams. If you want to maintain your spot in the LPL Spring Split, you must put in the time," Shanghai Ma Chao said, addressing everyone.

But just as Shanghai Ma Chao shifted his perspective, both Wang Xiu and Leng Feng hit level two simultaneously.

"I meant to play Orianna, but I clicked the wrong one," Wang Xiu said, his face flushing with embarrassment.

The audience was stirred by the scene; no one expected Battle Gate to execute such a perfect team fight despite such a massive early-game disadvantage. It felt truly miraculous.

However, the Ninth Heaven was not so easily breached. Even the Sword Saint had been unable to reach that realm after a hundred years of effort; the hope of attaining the Ninth Heaven in the final moments of one’s life was far too slim.

***

Thinking of cash, she realized that she would not be able to extract anything from the Hu family. To be safe, she decided to make other plans.

"Emperor, since you knew about this matter all along, why grant me such great authority? Are you not worried about fostering a future threat?" Qiu Xuan had wanted to ask this ever since he learned of Ye Xue’s situation. Now that he finally voiced the question, he felt a strange sense of relief.

I was terribly embarrassed, not expecting to be seen through so easily. Then again, I was so obvious that anyone who couldn't tell must be either dim-witted or blind.

Xie Wu stared blankly at the palace walls outside. Remembering something, she stood up to retrieve a bronze mirror, examining her face closely in the reflection.

At this moment, the momentum of her staff shifted. Sun Changning felt that sudden surge of power and saw the tip of the staff shift by an inch. In that instant, as if using four ounces to deflect a thousand pounds, the staff slipped entirely out of his control.

A simple sentence was enough to make him change his mind, showing just how high my status was in his heart.

Intermediate Silver Rank Fighter? They were evenly matched, which meant Ye Xue’s cultivation was at least at the intermediate Silver Rank Fighter level. Qiu Xuan looked at Ye Xue in astonishment. In just eight short years, she had achieved such strength; her talent was truly terrifying.

Just by looking at Jiang Yuanheng’s livid expression, Yang Zi knew how deeply troubled his CEO was.

Beneath the Wangtian Tower, Nangong Yumo and Ling Yihan could not see a certain plaza, as it was situated directly under the tower; one would have to stand on the tower walls and look down specifically to see it.

I nodded to show I understood his meaning, then packed up Sister Liang’s luggage, intending to take her away.

She had nearly been abducted once before, but that time, the subordinates of the Nether Abyss had mistaken her for someone else and had taken Sheng Ruosi instead.

***

"Cannot say, cannot say." Xuan Qingzi spoke these words with a mystical air before drifting off into a drowsy state.

However, the old Taoist told me not to worry, as there was plenty of time. He instructed me to focus on building my foundation for now, and he would teach me some spells later.

Regardless of why Tang Ruoshi would come to such a high-end place to dine with Wang Bing, Xue Changgui could not swallow this insult. He had spoken to Wang Bing so bluntly earlier, repeatedly emphasizing his title as a low-level company employee, all to force Wang Bing to retreat in the face of difficulties. Yet, it seemed Wang Bing was not intimidated at all.

Previously, when Gu Xiran was kidnapped by Carey, he had personally dealt with Carey, so in comparison, the two of them were somewhat familiar with each other.

Every high-level undead that died on the field released a white soul, which vanished into Xiao Lin’s body and entered that world of the dead.

For a time, the comments section was filled with all sorts of opinions; some hoped the two would stay together, while others hoped they would break up.

"Those who haven't registered can head back!" The people from the Academy of Sciences showed no mercy. Once they finished speaking, they immediately began packing up their equipment, ready to leave.

Playing around? Was Wang Bing just playing around earlier? He wasn't serious? He hadn't been giving it his all?

Mother Jiang had always gone to bed early. It was already past midnight; she should have been asleep long ago. Why would she be calling me?