Chapter 38: Falling Down

The appearance of the Lightning Monarch left everyone visibly stunned. Sensing a power that rivaled the Nebula Bear, Yuwen Yue wore a solemn expression, his gaze fixed intently on Wang Lin.

To everyone’s surprise, only a moment later, the Nebula Bear’s eyes turned blood-red with rage. It flashed behind the Lightning Monarch and began to bite and tear at it savagely.

"Awoo!" The Lightning Monarch cried out in pain, turning to grapple with the Nebula Bear as the two behemoths descended into a chaotic melee.

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Seeing Zhu Lan leave, Murong Ba shook his head. His mind was filled with visions of Qiu Lanxiang. He instinctively wanted to find her, but felt that it was too late at night, which didn't seem quite right.

Once Lin Guyu finished the acupuncture, he withdrew the needles and let out a sigh of relief.

He had called him the Grand Tutor for many years, and he had become the cornerstone of the Western Liang’s great cause. He trusted that even when he was no longer around, he would lead Western Liang to its peak and unify the entire continent.

This aura of effortless authority was perhaps something only princes tempered by royal upbringing could possess, leaving Bi Haitian feeling both reverent and secretly terrified.

The owner was a humorous British man who could mix drinks and tell jokes, making Qiao Mutong laugh for a long time.

All of this was because of that bitch, Qiu Lanxiang. Thinking of this, Murong Ba wiped the rainwater from his face and headed straight toward the Prince’s Mansion.

Thus, the so-called washing of Wei Huayu’s clothes merely consisted of throwing them into a basin, adding warm water, taking off his shoes and socks, and jumping in to stomp on them vigorously.

The silence in the bedchamber terrified her, and the faint, rhythmic breathing of the noble man before her made her even more afraid.

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Qi Luoying tried to explain further, but Yun Feimo lacked the patience. She brushed past him and headed straight for the company.

For instance, there was a certain captain who got drunk while visiting a brothel in town and dragged one of the girls back to the military camp. He was caught by the general and received eighty lashes.

Within two seconds, Ye Wuchen’s long sword met the Commander of the Bureau of Unsavory People. "Startling Rainbow" was a technique capable of concentrating one's entire strength into a single point to strike the enemy. At that moment, Ye Wuchen gathered all his power at the tip of his blade; its force was enough to kill a master of the Great Profound Rank in one strike, or to severely wound or slay those even stronger if caught off guard.

Zhi Yong shook his head, miming a running motion before pretending to trip. He traced an arc in the air with his hand, accompanied by the sound, "Woo woo woo... slap!"

After all, as a guild leader, Zhang Feng realized it was better to remain somewhat mysterious. He shouldn't appear as if he were fawning over players to get them to join, as that would likely have the opposite effect.

Hearing Ji Ruxue’s words, Ye Wuchen, who had long known she held feelings for him and was merely being stubborn, just smiled and paid no mind.

The man straightened his tie, which had come undone during his dash, and slowly spread a smile that was outwardly gentle but sent shivers down the spine of anyone who saw it.

Black Iron City, one of the only two massive orc cities and the base of operations for the leader of the Gruk tribe, stood proudly across the Black Iron Continent. As magnificent as any human city, it allowed orcs to engage in trade. The Great Chieftain had established an official currency similar to that of humans, replacing the primitive practice of barter.

The world had shifted from barren, scorching, and monotonous to vibrant and diverse, like a magnificent paradise. As their pace slowed, they occasionally paused to admire the scenery, and buildings resembling heaven itself began to appear on the horizon.

"The state of those seven companions that day didn't look entirely like they had their souls snatched. But I have never seen such a situation before. I can only assume that the sayings of the elders are not absolutely accurate; perhaps those whose souls have been snatched manifest in other ways, like this."

"In places we cannot see, there exist many human realms similar to the world we know, which we collectively call the Hidden World. Conversely, the world we can see is called the Manifest World."

Zhang Bo nodded, took a USB drive from the legal department manager, and after importing it into the computer, clicked play.

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"Afraid of what? Are you losing your mind? Just wait, I'm going to find Grandma right now." Ding Ming said as he opened the door and headed downstairs.

Qin Zilu followed quietly behind. Lu Qiqi sensed someone trailing her and turned abruptly, but all she saw was an empty hallway.

Lu Qiqi ducked into her room, sulking under her quilt, looking exactly like a rice dumpling.

The imperial decree stated: "The number of imperial clansmen has exceeded one hundred thousand since the Han Yuan era. Each commandery and kingdom shall appoint a Master of the Clan to monitor transgressions and provide instruction."

Shu Wan returned to her office, ruminating on Lin Yehuo’s words. Lin Yehuo and her ex-boyfriend had undoubtedly been deeply in love once. If even they could be defeated by time and reality, what about her and Qi Tong? Should she have a child soon to have some peace of mind for the future?

Beifeng Yang burst from the ground, resumed his true form, and instantly sucked the motionless flag-bearer and the banner into the lower space of the Origin-Returning Pearl. He told Qiuli and the others to kill the flag-bearer but keep the Black Tortoise War Banner. With four demons attacking a single Black Tortoise spirit soldier, Beifeng Yang was certain there would be no problem.

The Nangong family didn't need him to do anything; she felt it was enough for him to grow up ordinary, healthy, and happy. Though she regretted not being able to give him a father, she would work hard to ensure he was happy and content.

That night, Bai Jixi had certainly drawn attention by staying by Shao Qi’s side. He feared that by tomorrow, the whole circle would know about their relationship.