Chapter 34: Rumors

"I say..." Zhaohe turned back, his expression hidden in the shadows, making it impossible for her to read him clearly. "Since I have entered into a contract with you, I will certainly protect your safety during your limited lifespan and be responsible for you. That is beyond any doubt."

"Ah... is that so..." Tang Wange replied, feigning a lighthearted tone. In truth, she felt a slight sense of loss, though she herself did not know exactly what she was disappointed about.

The French forces lacked an advantage in both manpower and weaponry. After a day of fierce fighting, they were unable to break through the Prussian defensive lines. Left with no other choice, MacMahon retreated to Sedan. Just as he prepared to withdraw further into the French interior, the Prussian Third Army arrived and cut off the French retreat.

Clang, clang, clang, clang. The next moment, two flashes of sword light collided. Kang Lang, caught in the impact zone, had no time to react before he was sent flying by the blast.

The moment Fang Hua received word that Han Xiude had died on the street after his heart condition flared up without timely relief, he—already having gone to bed—wasted no time in waking Cheng Dieyi to leave the house and rush to the hospital.

At this moment, Zhantian understood a great deal, as if an unruly child had instantly transformed into a lovable and sensible one.

Seeing Yang Tian speak so lightly, the other disciples of the Guyue Sect were shocked beyond measure. Naturally, they had heard that the master of the Seven Kills Sect had wiped out the entire Hell Sect with a single strike; such terrifying power was simply unheard of.

"The tomb of an Acquired Realm expert has appeared? It requires three keys to open," Tao Ling'er said, before offering instructions to be careful, as there had been frequent activity from martial artists and magical beasts lately.

Fortunately, Su Ye had already subdued the Armored Dragon Beast using the Heart-Beguiling Seal. How could he not make use of such a terrifying-level monster, which was no weaker than a Longevity Realm expert when it went berserk?

Lesseps took a deep breath. He understood now that the Chinese Empire was determined to kick France out of Egypt, and he had no choice but to endure it for the time being.

"Ox-Face, use your full strength. The space here is bizarre, and our powers are suppressed. It is only natural that you cannot perform at your peak," spoke the Fifth Uncle of the fifteenth at that moment.

Meanwhile, as the crowd murmured, crystalline True Qi armor manifested on the bodies of the two combatants in the arena. Xia Tong was clad in a dazzling suit of blood-red crystalline armor, while Wang Yan wore a suit of pitch-black crystalline armor.

A gunshot rang out from behind Han Wei. Having heard the sound of gunfire many times, he was certain it was a shot. Thinking that Li Hua and Liu Shi were unarmed, it was highly likely that the Vulture and his men were the ones firing. What could they have encountered to force them to open fire? Could it be that they had run into Li Hua and Liu Shi? If that were the case, the two were in grave danger.

"I agree as well!" When Xiaoyaozi’s gaze slowly shifted from the Flood Dragon Lady and the Three-Headed Magma Flood Dragon to the Spirit Snake Poison Dragon, the latter replied happily.

Tang Yu had received a report from a spy he had planted in the Prince's mansion, learning that Tang Yue was coming to kill Tang Yun, which was why he had rushed over in such a hurry.

"I saw him. His arrogant air just infuriates me. I originally intended to hand those two girls over, but hmph, now that's changed. I'll let him stew in his anxiety." Hearing this, a strange flare of anger rose on Lian Nishang’s face as thoughts raced through her mind.

Gao Sheng and Wu Huan were currently in a critical period of development; every month was vital, and they could not afford to drag things out, nor could they afford to wait.

Upon hearing this, Bu Li did not catch the hidden meaning in Xiao Qi’s words and nodded quite earnestly.

"That works for me, I’ve been idle anyway!" Ximen Jinlian smiled. Being able to inspect the goods was always better than bumping around aimlessly like a headless fly.

The moment he reached out to stroke her hair, the girl’s body stiffened slightly, and she seemed vaguely excited.