Volume 1, Chapter 68: An Opportunity Delivered to the Doorstep
Forced contracts operate similarly. If the contracted party is unwilling and possesses greater strength than the initiator within one minute, the contract will fail. In the case of unequal contracts, which carry absolute master-servant oppression, the risk of a backlash or a counter-contract is even higher.
Of course, one could also interpret it as Grand Historian Fu Yi advising the Emperor to depose the current crown prince and name him as the successor instead.
Yin Xiuxuan smiled faintly as dozens of talismans flew out, releasing an intense, bone-chilling frost that nearly froze the surrounding space solid. As the incoming ribbon darted into this domain, it was instantly encased in jagged icicles.
As Hongshi stepped out of the Longxi Hall, he encountered Hongli waiting respectfully outside. Hongli cupped his hands and said, "Third Brother, I was rash regarding last night's events. Are you feeling better?" To Hongshi, Hongli's apology sounded like mockery. He let out a cold, sneering chuckle and brushed past him without a word.
The next match was won by the youth ranked seventh. Following the life-and-death battle of Yang Wusong, this arena match felt remarkably lackluster. After lasting merely half the time it takes to burn half a stick of incense, the battle was hastily brought to a close.
After the Crown Prince personally visited to offer a humble apology, who would dare to vote in favor of deposing him? Would that not be a blatant declaration of war against the Crown Prince?
Li Fuyao had long known that Liu Bang was a transmigrator and had anticipated that Liu Bang might suspect him of being one as well, meaning he was naturally on his guard. The moment he saw Xiahou Ying and Guan Ying quietly and silently approach him, he knew that this fellow Liu Bang was about to make a move against him.
Coupled with the fact that Lü Tai had acquired a top-grade spirit artifact embedded with a soul talisman in Black Wind Gorge, bolstered by such a treasure, even a cultivator at the early stage of the Transforming Mystery Realm would likely find it difficult to gain any noticeable upper hand against him in a short span of time.
This was the classic case of trying to steal a chicken only to lose the rice used as bait. Cao Cao had originally given secret instructions to Sima Yi to cause Lü Fengxian to miss his strategic window, intending to use Sun Ce's hands to weaken Lü Bu's influence and prevent him from growing too powerful. Little did he expect that Zhou Yu would see through the plot and seize the opportunity to push deep into Yuzhou territory.
Qin Kui replied, "Of course I trust that, but My Lord..." He then leaned close to Ma Douhu's ear and whispered the remainder of his unfinished sentence.
He recalled their previous great war. On that occasion, two commanders across two separate battlefields had both been surrounded and besieged by the allied enemy forces, nearly driving both formidable legions to total annihilation.
A mini-sized Zhiyuan vehicle slowly glided in, its streamlined blue-and-white body resembling a sleek Formula racing car. While such new smart vehicles were hardly rare in this era, the one before them was not something money alone could buy.
In an instant, the three cannibals burst apart like crushed tomatoes, countless splashes of crimson blood spraying in all directions.
"Alright, Hao'er, this is your mother's heartfelt gesture. You can just return it to me when you come back!" The Imperial Consort forced the jade pendant into Hao Tian's grasp.
"Ha, my father's murder has been avenged, and with my parents gone, what use is this empire?" Ji Yu wore a mocking sneer, then waved his arm, and the army of corpses surged toward the city gates.
As if responding to Yang Shimian's fear, Chen Qiu patted her soft, delicate shoulder and said with absolute confidence.
Though he still spoke with apparent ease, Qin Xiao could clearly sense that he was merely putting on a brave face.
Under the erosive influence of the demonic seed—which had fused with a portion of Xu Yi's memories from the Earth world—and the convergence of scattered souls, a brand-new soul was born within this physical vessel.
He closed his eyes and slowly savored the moment, at which point he heard rustling sounds coming from beside him.
Yet Shi Meng's spiritual light naturally produced such subtle transformations while he was still at the realm of Qi Casting, indicating that he had grasped certain universal truths of existence within the dreams of Nanke that only beings standing in the solitary realm could perceive.
Nearby pedestrians hurried away. The green liquid was obviously some sort of hazardous chemical, and who knew what kind of harm inhaling those vapors might cause the human body.
Two days before departure, Zhe Yu finally finalized the roster of soldiers for the expedition, distributed the notices, and granted the men a day off to spend quality time with their families at home.
Just as Zhou Guohua had said, several of them were regulars here. Although Cuiyue Pavilion had only recently opened, its facilities were fully equipped, and the staff provided exceptionally attentive service.
A muffled groan echoed in the dark room, followed by a dull thud as the figure dropped to a single knee on the floor.
An ordinary person would likely have closed their eyes long ago, unable to endure the psychological torment and terror, but her expression remained unchanged as her resolute gaze locked onto the incoming arrow.
With the relentless chatter ringing in her ears, combined with the profound grievance she had just suffered, Zhou Ruoxi no longer knew what expression or demeanor to adopt to handle the situation before her.
The City of Silver worshipped the all-knowing and all-powerful deity. Their history recorded ancient divine beings such as the Giant King, the Dragon of Imagination, and the Elven King.
Li Xuan glanced at Wutian, then flicked his finger, sending a beam of white light straight between Wutian's brows. Wutian instantly felt a surge of information flood his mind—it was precisely the method of severing the three corpses from the Primordial World.
A few minutes later, the newly bathed recruit sprinted out and snapped a crisp military salute to Gu Yu.
To be honest, no matter which manual Yang Ruoyu studied, it would have little impact on Zhou Tianyi. However, a vague intuition in Zhou Tianyi's mind suggested that the secret art of puppet refinement might be contained within the Five Poisons True Scripture.
Seeing that Shang Hui was already breaking out in a cold sweat on his forehead, Lin Bingzhong suddenly discarded his fierce demeanor, broke into a smile, and spoke.
That name was the exclusive title of successive Raikages. Any ninja who inherited the mantle of the Raikage automatically assumed that name, ruling the village of Kumogakure through sheer charismatic leadership.
"Sister Huan, aren't you coming?" Gu Chu Chu asked, feeling that having her mother accompany them would be for the best.
Before he could finish speaking, a flash of cold light crossed Gu Yu's eyes, and he swung his hand, delivering a sharp slap across Fan Bing's cheek.
Looking at the smiling Gu Chu Chu before him, Ji Wenyan found himself utterly unable to find a reason for refusal.
There was no help for it; Wu Hongxuan's previous gaze and expression had been far too terrifying, leaving a lingering shadow deep within her heart.
Naturally, she still hoped that Zhixin could comprehend it on her own, but Zhixin, whose emotional intelligence still needed improvement, clearly had not yet reached that level of insight.
Though deeply displeased and fearful of ruining White Tiger's plans—lest her previous kneeling be rendered entirely in vain—she gritted her teeth and crawled hatefully toward Long Tianna.
The passing of a hero filled them with endless melancholy. They knew nothing of the trials White Tiger had endured throughout his life, nor how he had step by step risen to become one of the Four Emperors, established the colossal White Tiger Pirates, or nurtured such a heartfelt desire simply to have a family.