Volume 1, Chapter 27: The Righteousness of King Ji

"Yun Yushu, if you truly enjoy using your logic to dissect every look and gesture of others, please go find someone else. Stop using me as your test subject." I felt a flicker of annoyance and anger, though this fury was not just directed at Yun Yushu, but even more so at myself.

Chu Liufei had forgotten his innate superhuman strength; that elbow strike carried immense force. The other man groaned, his hand loosening as he stumbled back two steps, blood and energy roiling within his abdomen.

Before arriving at Miaoxing Nunnery, Luo Huan had imagined it to be a place of perilous mountains and treacherous waters, surely a dismal site. To her surprise, upon arrival, it was entirely different—a veritable paradise on earth.

From the tip of the long sword, a dragon emerged, descending upon the carriage with an unstoppable, overwhelming force; the power of the strike seemed capable of splitting mountains and shattering stone.

She had only intended to test what it felt like to be at the second stage of the Human Realm, but she never expected to discover that the guards had been swapped.

Usually, Gu Jianing would not resist once things reached this point, but today, she seemed unwilling to cooperate at all. Although her body began to tremble slightly under his touch, her actions remained firm in their rejection.

The two locked in a fierce battle, reaching a stalemate. Lei Tianfang’s expression shifted slightly as he gripped his giant sword; anxious, he decided to unleash his ultimate technique.

Though that was what was said, Qin Miao had surprised everyone twice in a single day, which was certainly food for thought.

However, Tai Yi did not dwell on it. He scanned his surroundings vigilantly, and after sensing no hostile presence, he drifted lightly along the passage toward the ancient elven tree perched atop the Water of Life.

"Who did I offend?" Liu Shixin stood in the living room, bewildered. After glancing at the door Jessica Jung had just slammed shut, he turned and headed back to his room.

Over the past half-year, the garrison in the Gyeonggi Province had undergone a visible transformation. Not only were their armor and weaponry orderly, but the sluggish, slick air they once exuded had vanished. Nearly twenty-five thousand troops stood ready, and a thick, lethal aura permeated the vast Imperial Guard training grounds.

Ling Ya’s tolerance was not as high as his own or Luo Cheng’s. Ji Tian likely only needed to exert a little pressure to drive the girl to the brink of fury, and in her panicked state, she might just blurt out some secrets.

Mark’s meridians were continuously strengthened by my magic. I don’t know how much time passed before I withdrew the light element, let out a long breath, and opened my eyes. Hai Yue, Muzi, and Swa were all watching me with wide eyes.

"Who is in the laboratory right now?" Lu Zhenyu pressed the intercom connected directly to the lab and asked sharply.

This structural adjustment did not result in any layoffs; instead, it led to promotions and new hires due to the creation of several senior positions. This change finally set Digital Totem on the path toward becoming a group corporation, making the company's internal structure smoother and more comprehensive.

With a "shing" sound, the giant horn was pulled out—it was over two hundred meters long—leaving a massive, gruesome hole in the dragon's back.

"Shixin, that’s enough, there’s plenty for us to eat," Mrs. Jung called out toward the kitchen.

Returning the long saber, Tang Li, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, gripped Liu Wufeng’s arms and said loudly, "General Liu is meticulous and cautious, capable of anticipating the enemy's moves, and more importantly, he possesses great courage! After we repel the enemy this time, I shall personally submit a memorial to His Majesty to ensure you receive the highest honor."

At first, some teachers intended to discipline him, but after one glance at Xiao Yang’s exam paper, they swallowed their words. The paper was neat, the handwriting beautiful, and upon closer inspection, every answer seemed correct. Then they saw the name... Xiao Yang, a legendary figure. After the second subject, no one bothered to supervise Xiao Yang’s submission of his papers anymore.

Yuqing could no longer hold back; tears welled up and fell, and she buried her head in Xiao Yang’s chest, sobbing.

Melanie obediently picked up the wooden staff. The moment it touched her hands, it soon turned a vibrant, verdant green, as if it had come to life.

Chishui did not stop her. She, too, had only just learned that there was a channel on Wanggui Island that could communicate directly with the Holy Island.

Yaohua had been somewhat prepared after hearing fragments of the conversation, but upon hearing this, her chest felt tight and suffocated. Her limbs went numb, and she broke into a cold sweat.

Wind-deer hide would be perfect for boots; as for clothing, she had Trail-Leopard hide, Spirit-Monkey hide, Fire-Fox hide... but she felt those might be a bit too extravagant.

One could not say the ideas of these three families were wrong, but their methods were flawed. Without properly gauging the reactions of the others, they had all coincidentally used the excuse of feigned illness. The Empress Dowager knew it was a lie the moment she heard it, and feeling that they held the royal family in contempt, she grew deeply disgusted.

Mrs. Shi had not expected her son to see through her intentions and turned her head away in embarrassment. "Stop spouting nonsense. What kind of person do you take your mother for? Besides, your brother also hopes you will distinguish yourself, doesn't he?" In the end, she admitted to the assumption.

"As expected, still a bit short," Xia Lin murmured, looking at his natal star. Somewhat unexpectedly, his cultivation had hit a bottleneck for the first time.

Qin Liang immediately took up the thread of conversation. At this moment, using this topic for discussion was the best approach, as it allowed him to seamlessly replace the previous sensitive subject.

"Bro... Brother Lang." When Chen Peng walked in, he felt the young man sitting there looked familiar. When he looked up, he realized, *Oh my god, isn't this Brother Lang whom I met just last night?* He was instantly dumbfounded.