Chapter 140: The War of Regicide (Part I)

By then, it was impossible to deceive her any longer.

I had no choice but to tell her the truth: the Primordial Void Barrier had not been created by me, but by the Three Friends by the Pool.

“The Three Friends by the Pool?”

“Yes. A bald man, a curly-haired man, and a scar-faced man.”

The King of Bian City’s expression changed the instant he heard that. He swiftly reached forward, seized me by the back of the neck, and lifted me up: ...

With intense astonishment, Jiang Yi tentatively circulated his magical power. Sure enough, even the meridians within his body were completely restored, flowing with incomparable smoothness.

“Colonel Andrei Nikola, I believe we can talk now.” Ekaterina smiled radiantly, her beauty utterly enchanting.

Li Ning held the tree trunk horizontally and swept it around with the momentum of his motion. Zhao Yang stood atop the trunk, blocking the demon beasts that attempted to ambush Li Ning from behind. Working together in this way, Li Ning used the trunk to smash aside the beasts obstructing their path, while Zhao Yang used his flying sword to eliminate those attacking Li Ning from behind.

On the first day of the tenth month of the seventh year of the Daye era, Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui dynasty worshiped Heaven and Earth at the Generals’ Terrace in the Eastern Capital. He personally bestowed the military tallies upon the three armies and announced the expedition against Goguryeo. A total of 1.13 million troops were mobilized, advancing toward Liaodong in a mighty procession. The Sui army followed the system of hereditary military households: in peacetime, the soldiers farmed at home; only in wartime were they gathered together.

As soon as he finished speaking, Mu Hongling, who was lying on the jade bed, suddenly turned into dust. Two wisps of smoke-like soul instantly drifted into her eyes.

What an absurd question. You stared at that handsome man without blinking, yet you still had the nerve to ask what I was plotting? It is not as though I am naked. What is it, then? Do you want to see me without a stitch on? If so, just say the word. I am always happy to help, and I guarantee I will satisfy every one of your requests.

“I’m leaving first.” Su Fazhao picked up her bag and walked straight away, without paying any attention to Zhou Chu.

“I would not dare presume to guess at Father’s intentions, but there is something I would still like to tell you. I only do not know whether I ought to say it.” Lin Hanxi curled her lips into a smile. Lin Guozhang finally understood how different he had become from his former self.

Wei Rongrong was somewhat stunned, unsure what to do. She could not help turning back to look at Li Hao, hoping to find some comfort in his eyes. Unfortunately, Li Hao’s eyes were clear and limpid, revealing no hint whatsoever.

“What happened to the City Lord?” The voices rang out almost simultaneously. The guards looked toward Li Mu, who was smiling nearby, and their legs went weak. One of them nearly collapsed to the ground.

Zheng Fenghua spoke with absolute certainty. He had already prepared himself to be besieged by countless experts at the Ultimate Realm. His courage was truly astonishing.

This identity had been “stolen” by her, and the happiness before her was likewise a form of “ill-gotten wealth.” What would she do if, one day, Sima Yu discovered her true identity and realized that she was not Nalan Xue—and abandoned her?

Ma Chao was even more delighted after hearing this. But Li Hui went on to explain that Meng Huo and the southern tribes frequently raided their rear. That was the difficulty of launching an all-out offensive. The Qiang people in the north also attacked from time to time, while Cao Cao watched them like a tiger waiting to pounce. Under such circumstances, it was difficult to commit their full strength. Ma Chao was disheartened once again.

“All right, all right. Anyone under eighteen is forbidden from using inner force. First, make your way up this Heavenly Stairway.”

Liu Lianxiang released the aura of an innate master. Only then did everyone below realize, with a start, that this young man—who was merely a little older than their sons, and in some cases almost the same age—actually possessed innate strength.

As for the mutton from the sheep’s head, although it was not as rare as this mare’s milk wine, it was the leanest and most delicious part of the animal.

Lü Bu had only just forced the great saber on his left aside when the spear on his right came darting straight at him like a snake. Lü Bu’s counterattack knocked away the saber, but the halberd came slashing in. With a clang, the halberd was forced back, while the flaming spear gathered strength for another strike.

“All right, all right...” Faced with everyone’s doubts and questions, Zhao Yan did not know where to begin. More precisely, he was still considering whether he should speak at all. After all, he had not seen Aiyingsha for such a long time, and they had only met by chance. He still did not know what she truly thought of him.