Volume 1, Chapter 28: That Person Has Arrived

Chen Cheng did not cease absorbing the magic power from the crystal. Slowly, the sea of mana mist grew larger and more concentrated. Only when it could no longer expand did he finally stop.

Although the situation had temporarily calmed down and his mother-in-law's mental state remained stable, the negative impact from the internet persisted.

Liu Yi sprinted wildly, the screeching sound trailing him incessantly, maintaining a constant distance—never drawing closer, yet never allowing him to pull away.

Of course, Yu Hai could not have known that Liu Yi had nearly met his end due to the loss of control over his yin-yang powers. Even now, the primordial yin-yang energy remained the greatest hidden danger within Liu Yi’s body; should that "spirit wall" falter in the slightest, the force generated by the fusion of yin and yang could tear him apart from within.

"A smiling face hides a treacherous heart!" Xian Ling’er huffed. Her resentment toward Liu Yi was entirely understandable; had he not "robbed" her of ten thousand jade tokens, she could have entered the Celestial Palace by now.

Gritting his teeth, Liu Yi activated the Heaven Devouring Art, channeling the momentum of the mountains and rivers. The oppressive force weighing upon him lightened instantly, and he lunged forward once more.

Hong Yan was ejected from He Yunjian’s physical body; even the divine weapons from the Top Ten Divine Sword Manual could only leave shallow bloody gashes on him, failing to reach any vital points.

As for how the nun would deal with the two young acolytes, that would have to wait until he met Hong Zhenying again.

After wandering through the levels, Yun Moyu felt much more at ease. She picked out a pair of gloves before leaving with satisfaction.

"Alright, believe it or not, it matters little—as long as I believe it! What is happening below? Does anyone know?" Chen Cheng shouted. If he didn't raise his voice, no one could hear him.

Gu Xiaoxiao was the type of woman Lu Jichen would like. She did not dislike Gu Xiaoxiao; she disliked herself.

However, the plague ghosts and their minions did not agree to let Daoist He exorcise the spirits and cure the plague out of kindness. They had been entrenched in Jingu County for a long time; while accomplishing something good is difficult, ruining something is all too easy.

Not only that, he divided his concentration to continue exploring the captured golden cicadas, refining them into drops of golden cicada essence and exploration points.

Walking into the courtyard, the innkeeper busied himself with preparing a meal while Jiang Chen and Han Qing allocated the rooms among themselves.

Shen Zhang walked beside Chai Shiyu. She carried a faint fragrance, likely infused from her shampoo or soap. It was said that some young women possessed a natural scent; perhaps it was true.

The stall was located in a dark, obscure corner of the central square, yet it was as if a layer of light had been cast upon him.

If Zhao Shanhe were to be transferred away, Du Fanhai alone would hardly be able to stir up any significant trouble.

Jiang Yun walked into the cave, bowing to sift through the pile of severed limbs while softly explaining the habits of the flying cicadas.

Inside the room, only a warm-toned floor lamp was lit, its faint halo reflecting off the expensive handmade carpet.

Even the most difficult spirits to transform, having reached this level of cultivation, could already take on human form.

This approach was a gamble—using the entire foundation of the family to bet on an opportunity that could transform their destiny.

"Your dragon soul has invaded my body. In the future, do you intend to gradually erode my soul and use my body to be reborn?" Yun Huayuan asked, narrowing his eyes.

After entering, she kicked off her sneakers on tiptoe, tossed her bag onto the bed, and walked into the bathroom, stuffing her discarded clothes haphazardly into the washing machine.

Feeling his temper flaring, Yue Jinsheng’s patience finally wore thin. He grabbed Qiong’er’s chin, pried her teeth apart, and poured a cup of water down her throat.

Zhao Yi suddenly thought of making this dish. Jiang Xian guessed that Zhao Xiao must have gone to visit the Renshou Palace to see Zhao Yi immediately after breaking up with her.

Liu Yan could not help but laugh aloud upon hearing this. This laughter naturally drew the attention of those in the courtyard. Bufan was the first to poke his head out to look, and Liu Yan froze, unsure whether to hide or stay put.

Chu Mucheng took a primordial pill from his bosom—a pure, energy-rich Wood Primordial Pill—which hovered in the air, wreathed in green light.

Of course, there were downsides. Primarily, this potion was only elementary; to reach a state of physical perfection, one would need to consume intermediate and advanced versions later on.

After the Pei father and son rose to take their leave, Liu Yan explained the ins and outs of the matter. Liu Zhengsheng nodded repeatedly, agreeing that Pei Chendong deserved his fate.

"His Highness is naturally not in the carriage. Having caught a cold, he is currently at the Eastern Palace. I am merely acting on his orders to head to the eastern suburbs," Chu Chenxia replied.

This time, Bufan was not guessing blindly; after all, he was a living example. Among those known to use the Spirit Gun: Demon Breaker, Bufan himself was a non-elemental mage. Furthermore, the decomposition spirit formula for the Spirit Gun: Demon Breaker was clearly similar to the magical energy orientation of a Saint-level non-elemental mage.

After about an hour, Ouyang Tian suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, his face turning ghastly pale—a clear sign of mental exhaustion.

"The Supreme Sovereign Taicang was a dear friend of mine, Master, and his cultivation was on par with mine—somewhat weaker than the Supreme Star God and the Supreme Sovereign Taiyi. After I fell, there was no news of him. To think that Brother Taicang has also perished! He was the head of the dragons across the myriad worlds; what a tragedy!" the God-Suppressing Demon Lord lamented.

The situation outside was not yet clear, so under no circumstances could Zhou Yingying be allowed to go out alone.

At once, the God Kings locked eyes, murderous intent surging within their pupils. In an instant, they all surged outward, slaughtering the creatures before them.

Hearing him speak this way, Luo Yu felt a sense of repulsion. To abandon a child simply because their talent was insufficient—what right did such people have to be parents?

Heaven knows if they would help, but he could not lose face now. The guild leader snorted and turned his face away, adopting an unfathomable expression. As the one actually in charge, the Mage Guild absolutely could not show weakness.

Bufan’s arrangement just now had been nearly flawless; even if Wu Pinglai had issued the orders himself, they likely would not have been any better. Watching Bufan turn to leave, Wu Ping suddenly felt he possessed an inexplicable air of a great general.