Chapter 39

It was not that the material of the opposing mecha was particularly tough. When he had just kicked the Assault Mecha, he felt a thin film of energy covering its surface. It was this energy membrane that absorbed the majority of the impact, allowing the opponent to deflect the blow with such ease.

With the Prince and Chu Mucheng separated, one could resist the Eastern Qi offensive while the other captured three cities from Western Qin. Once their forces combined, would they really be inferior to Western Qin?

He Qing nodded and began to pluck a hair from Hao Hao’s head. After a moment of thought, she decided it wasn't secure enough. She gently pinched Hao Hao’s plump middle finger, and in the blink of an eye, she withdrew her fingertip, which now bore a bright red bead of blood.

Only then did Gu Ping realize, belatedly, that he was superfluous, and he silently sat back down on the bench outside.

Back then, even Prefect Li, whom he had always tried to curry favor with, had to show him a modicum of respect upon meeting him.

Divine objects possess a spirit. Unless they are aware of their own immense value and choose to obscure their brilliance for protection, why would an object with even a modicum of spirituality allow itself to be covered in dust, unless its energy were completely exhausted?

After taking the medicine, the discomfort in her stomach eased after a while, though she still had to make a trip to the latrine.

Shen Yue sat down and continued to prune the flower branches, though this time, she was clearly not as composed as before.

He Jindong had even made a bet with her: if he won, she would have to be on top during their next intimacy, but if she won, he would have to be her nude model, allowing her to paint his naked body openly.

Chen Tian’s combat form did not necessarily have to be human; this was why his physique was capable of such myriad transformations. Having been trained to use his techniques with extreme precision, he suddenly drove his sharp, red tentacles into the ground just as he was about to engage the bald man in a head-on collision.

"So he’s just a novice..." At this thought, Song Qiuyue felt a strange sweetness in her heart, and the frustration and resentment she had felt moments ago vanished completely.

Although his meridians were sealed, his physical strength remained. Through the rhythmic contraction of his muscles, he could exert pressure on his dantian, forcibly squeezing out his internal energy.

When Xin Sheng heard the name Shen Manning, his heart felt as though it had been struck by sparks, bursting into flames. He was frozen in place, his heart aching with a dull, suffocating pain.

Xu Shun seemed born for fighting. He excelled at identifying tactical opportunities during battle, and once a favorable opening appeared, he would seize the moment to launch a direct counterattack against his opponent.

"Divine punishment? Let it come even more fiercely, for once I survive this divine punishment, I shall be the God Lord." Luo Yunyang patted the Storm Pontiff on the shoulder and strode away.

"It is not that simple—" I tried to continue, but I was interrupted by Shenqi.

Ye Minyu’s explanation left Angelina with no room to argue, so she had no choice but to remain on standby. Yet, even while waiting, the others remained in a state of high combat readiness, as the sounds of battle from around the corner were clearly intense.

Stock prices always fluctuate; even in the best markets, there are downturns. As long as the overall trend is bullish, that is what matters.

After hearing what the Leopard said, Hu Yi trembled all over, wondering when his "Third Brother" had become a savior deity.

Though Zibao was helpless, he could not watch Qingling be captured by Youming. Purple gas suddenly erupted, swirling around Qingling to form a protective barrier. The power of the shield was unstable, and under the suction of the evil energy, it began to waver.

The eight elders stared in stunned silence at He Fang, who was buried deep in the ground—or, more accurately, at the monster he had become.

After Xingyue left her side, Ningshuang kept her head lowered. Now, facing Xingyue's question, she remained silent, simply extending a slender finger to gesture the number one.

"I truly wish I could catch a powerful ghost to get to the bottom of this. What kind of mysteries are hidden here?" Qingling sighed, her footsteps never faltering.

"No one can ruin my plans! Whoever dares to stop me, die!" With a roar of fury and a surge of frenzied power, Youming reached out with his withered, bone-like hand toward Qingling. The sight of the rapidly enlarging claws made Qingling’s heart turn cold.

"By the way, I remember when we were making refined salt, you mentioned you had a master at a Taoist temple outside the city. Shouldn't you go pay him a visit?" Yu Feng asked, as if in passing.

The battle lasted until deep into the night. The two sides shifted from their initial disciplined charges into a chaotic melee, the battlefield expanding until it gradually engulfed the entire Diannan Island and the surrounding seas.

Zhu Wen and his men rode without pause, finally catching up to Huang Chao’s forces at dusk. By then, Huang Chao had already reached the border of Lantian County, and past Lantian lay Ba Shang, the final barrier to the southeast of Chang'an.

Hearing this question, Qingling barely suppressed a laugh. She knew Yun Daidai was doing it on purpose, relying on her childlike appearance to leave others with the impression that she was merely a child speaking without restraint.

With that, she raised her hand and snapped her fingers. The power of the thunder spirit struck, and after a faint crackle of electricity, a shimmering ball of lightning appeared in Xingyue’s hand. It floated slowly upward, instantly bathing the surroundings in light.

Old Man Yin was a decent cook, so Weixiao didn't fight to take over the kitchen, instead just occasionally adding a dish.

These Yama Kings gave Qin Yun a promise: once this period of scrutiny passed, they would each add a full cycle to the lifespans of Qin Yun’s parents.