Chapter 53: An Unexpected Encounter with My Cousin

The pale green dress carried the essence of summer, and Tang Pianpian’s refined makeup made her look exquisitely charming. After confirming that her keys, wallet, and phone were all inside her bag, she adjusted her hair in front of the mirror one last time before stepping out satisfied.

“This ice wall won’t hold for long. Where are the water element awakeners? Continue to create solid ice to block the entrance!” Chu Yuan shouted loudly.

Upon hearing that Qing Ying was in seclusion, Liu Feng suddenly jumped up, brushed the dust off his backside, and laughed heartily. “I’m free!” Liu Feng wiggled his hips, humming absentmindedly. His playful antics, combined with that irresistibly cheeky expression, finally annoyed Qing Ying.

They had been walking down this path for nearly two hours before Liu Feng arrived at the north gate. The waiting team there had already lit fireworks and firecrackers, which crackled nonstop. The wedding procession was not to be outdone and also lit their own firecrackers.

“To reclaim it, I dare not boast, Your Majesty. But if you wish to capture it, I still have a plan,” said the elderly man surnamed Cheng, bowing respectfully.

“Wow!” Betty exclaimed with delight. “It feels so comfortable and snug in the hand, it definitely won’t slip or fall off, and it’s very easy to exert force!” As she spoke, Betty swung the crescent blade in the air several times.

“You villain, how about we just give it up and let them have the diamond ring?” The atmosphere grew tense. Mu Kexin was worried that trouble might break out, which would spoil the fun.

“Come with me.” Xiao Ling smiled and extended his hand, but in Wu Lingyao’s eyes, he looked like a pitiful man who had lost his mind.

From then on, San Danfu regarded Kaer’s as an equal opponent, even giving him a slight edge in respect.

In the first year of the Zhi Ning era, Prince Wei Shao appointed Yuan Yan Chengyu as the right marshal and military governor of Xianping Road, commanding an army of six hundred thousand to the northeast to eliminate Yelü Liugo. Pu Xian Wannu also served in the army.

Gradually, two-thirds of the blood was lost. The leader realized he could not face these disruptors alone and spurred his horse to retreat.

Soon, they arrived between two massive mountain crevices, each about a hundred meters wide and tall, standing imposingly and awe-inspiring.

It was said that when Ou Yezi forged this sword, tears fell as he held it. He had finally fulfilled his lifelong wish to create an invincible weapon free of any killing intent—a true embodiment of the benevolent conqueror.

“The tavern still needs De Gui’s help to find it. I will cover the expenses!” Huang Chengyan bowed deeply. He believed this deal would not be a loss. After all, it was for his own son-in-law; if he didn’t help, who would?

Xiao Feng spoke and lunged forward. Li Rui responded and dashed after him.

Earlier, Jiang Yu emerged from a spatial rift, followed closely by a swarm of white crows. The sheer number quickly obscured Jiang Yu from sight.

Fang Yi smiled and replied, “There are several seniors here; I’ll just be an observer. Matters of such importance are better left to them.” He preferred to keep a low profile.

Before Yakun finished speaking, Fu Xi smiled calmly, waved his hand, and with a flash of silver light from his fingers, a mournful beast’s roar echoed through the forest ahead. Moments later, several giant trees crashed down.

Then, to everyone’s astonishment, Lady Hong linked arms with Xiao Feng and walked out of the hall.

“Xiang Hao has already obtained a Heavenly Stele in the Wanbao Realm. If he gets another now, no one can predict what will happen. I believe we must enter the prison and retrieve the stele,” Yue Tianming said gravely.

The battle raged until dusk before the demon clan slowly retreated. The city walls were left in chaos. In just two hours of fighting, the demons attacked the walls six times, and only the intervention of several supreme warriors forced them back.

The third strongest was his senior sister, Shen Menglan, but she was only in the early Golden Core stage, so they didn’t consider her situation.

“Why are the casualties so high this year? In previous years, it was only one person. Has something changed in the Linglong Realm?” Elder Tian asked with a serious expression.

“Get up and talk later!” Wang Yujin had someone pour him a cup of tea to help him calm down.

A faint killing intent swept across the scene. Amid the howling wind, the Ghost-Headed Blade appeared in Gu Hai’s hand—unexpectedly, Gu Hai’s own cultivation had not advanced, but the blade seemed to have risen to an advanced magical treasure level.

The 300,000-strong army left 30,000 to guard Mingjing, while the rest marched grandly towards the Ya Yuan Rift. Surrounded by 300,000 soldiers, the demon clan’s Ya Yuan Rift defensive line was sealed without any breach.

She quickly formed hand seals, summoning a vast wall of Taiyi vines, intertwined tightly. Then she called upon the Heavenly Divine Water to condense atop it, forming a misty veil that both nourished the wood and enhanced defense.

Lu Lianxiang was in good spirits. Seeing Chu Nan enter, she sat up with Xie Lingyan’s support.

Tonight was the thrilling moment. Xiao Mengzhun and Sixth Uncle Xiao Jiacheng, accompanied by four family elites and holding invitation cards, headed to Mingyue Palace.

Afterwards, Xiao Mian struck at the root, extracting all information about Xiao Bailing from Xiao Nanxie’s mind.

This feeling of being cared for made Luo Lingzhi slightly uneasy yet not averse. The warmth swelling in her heart was something she had only felt before with her archrival.

In other words, Ruan Yu’s earlier claim of sparing him was a lie—from the start, these people intended to kill him to silence him forever.