Volume 1, Chapter 64: An Iron Tree Blossoms

Thunder rumbled violently, and sharp, sudden lightning flashed like a tear in the sky, illuminating a large part of the Western Dynasty in an instant, while laying bare the treacherous and sinister shadows of the deep palace. Torrents of rain, like countless giant boulders plunging from the heavens, fiercely broke through the clouds and slammed heavily onto the soil of the Western Dynasty, raising a hazy mist of water. A damp chill permeated the air.

Looking at the innkeeper's sincere smile, Li Zhongxuan smiled back, then lowered his head to attend to the food and wine before him.

As for the owner of the villa, they were still working frantic overtime just to pay the bills for all this, lest they lose their so-called dream.

They all knew that with the strength of their group, it was simply impossible to pose any threat to Zhao Tian's safety.

The atmosphere at the scene suddenly turned tense, causing some onlookers up on the surrounding balconies to pull their heads back quickly, terrified of being caught in the crossfire.

Bai Lu, who was watching with great relish, suddenly felt an unfriendly gust of wind sweep toward the top of her head. Instinctively, she twisted her body and managed to dodge it.

Hearing this, the expressions of the four sank into despair once more. How could they not know that the Blood Wolf Army had never reached where it was today by its own strength alone? Now that the Wind Wolf Tribe had departed, how were they supposed to fend for themselves?

Seeing this, Aisen hurriedly took the heavy bowl filled specially for him from Xiayue's hands. A surge of warmth rose within him from the heat of the soup, and he expressed his gratitude with growing warmth.

The roof ridge completely collapsed, turning into a ruin. The two figures leaped out from the debris once more, landing upon another tall building, where they resumed their tempestuous and violent clash.

The roar of the engine disrupted their senses; otherwise, they surely would have noticed the subtle changes between themselves and Kanako beneath the tree.

This was also a common phenomenon among esports players in this world: their champion pools were not very deep, and most of them dedicated themselves to mastering just one or two heroes.

"Lord..." Hattori Hanzo Seisei's bloodshot pupils suddenly dilated, and his knees involuntarily grew weak.

To possess self-learning capabilities, to accumulate information independently, and then to apply what has been learned through self-awareness—thinking and acting just like a human being—this constitutes an intelligent loop.

The Mad Wolf hastily closed his eyes. Running away now was probably no longer an option. After all, he had sustained injuries during his previous battle with Ye Kai, and Ye Kai's conditions were twofold: first, to cripple his inner qi, and second, to execute him on the spot.

Leng Yi hurried anxiously to Mu Ningyou's doorway, not even bothering to knock before pushing the door open and walking straight in.

The Blood Moon people would only pledge allegiance to their Chancellor, regardless of whether he was of Blood Moon descent or not. Unless the Council of Elders exercised their right of impeachment to force the Chancellor to step down, Li Weigong still retained the authority to command the Blood Moon grand army.

He knew clearly that as long as he could provide a single valid reason, he might survive. If he failed to come up with one, then alas, he would likely forfeit his life to the netherworld.

Having unleashed their ultimate attacks, Yuan Tianbao and Red Madam both collapsed to the ground, fainting from utter exhaustion. Evidently, that single blow had pooled their lifelong cultivation, leaving them at the very end of their tether.

"Won't we find out once they return? I'm going back to rest first," Bai Niang said before returning to her own room.

At the very end of the celestial prison lay a remarkably spacious dungeon. In the center of this dungeon stood a youth of fifteen or sixteen years old. His complexion was deathly pale, yet his eyes were a piercing, scarlet red.

Such a maneuver, however, made things bitter for the person right behind him. Originally, that person had the fool shielding him from the front, but now, seeking to minimize his own exposure, he had darted straight behind the rest of the group, leaving himself to bear the brunt of the disadvantage.

Facing Mo Bai, Su Mu no longer felt the profound shock he had experienced before. To say that Mo Bai remained completely ignorant would be what truly shocked Su Mu. In fact, confronting Mo Bai always gave Su Mu the eerie sensation of facing a shadow that could neither be seen nor touched.

Instantly, the entire audience burst into laughter, followed by wave after wave of cheers resounding for TY, applauding his performance. He raised his hand, making an immensely arrogant gesture of celebration.

As the words fell, Su Mu closed his eyes, waiting for the cold, thin sword piercing his neck to drive deeper still.

Seeing this, those who had been in hot pursuit turned pale with shock. Without a second thought, they bolted in the direction where the red shadow had vanished. Meanwhile, those with superior cultivation who possessed escape arts and secret techniques executed them without a moment's hesitation, instantly leaving behind the numerous cultivators who relied on flying swords for acceleration as they surged forward in pursuit.

Su Ruoyao laughed inwardly at Cheng Yanzhong's foolishness: if you stay just because your parents wish it, she certainly won't be pleased; you should take the initiative yourself and express your willingness to stay by her side. But for now, I need to keep a tight grip on you and will not give you a hint. Yanzhong, I can only wrong both you and Ruyan.

Tim Melo, Rierfaki, and the team's head coach, accompanied by their bodyguards, approached the gambling tables in Las Vegas and scattered gold as if it were dust.

Liu Bang was resting with his eyes closed inside his carriage when he heard a voice. He asked the charioteer, Xiahou Ying, who was shouting. Xiahou Ying replied that it was a family of beggar mother and child, huddled by the roadside and begging passersby for a morsel of food.

The Ghost-Faced Ancient Jade remained lost in its own murmured thoughts, attempting to use those very whispers to awaken Luo Wusheng.

To Su Ruoyao, Zhen Dizhi was gentle, formidable, and entirely trustworthy. The more he told her "do not weep," the more Su Ruoyao cried, though her tears fell in soft, quiet sobs so fragile that they stirred an irresistible urge to shield and protect her.

The space around them rippled. The extended gun barrel stopped merely half a meter away from Yu Furong. The moment the shell was fired, Yu Furong dropped into a backward bend, dodging it within a fraction of a second. With a sweep of her fan, she severed the cannon barrel, then gave a light shrug.

The Cinnabar's spiritual power struck dead center against its triangular forehead, driving into its mind like a sharp, vicious spike.

"Meilan, why divide the family? How awful that would look to outsiders," the village chief advised Chen Meilan.

To survive within the realm, one must understand the connection between every task issued by the realm and the grand currents of the mission world at that very moment.

A few minutes later, a WeChat notification tone rang out. Yin Jie sent him several photographs, which were Tao Ya's pay slips since she joined Fierce Wind Live Broadcasting last January.

What excited him was the prospect of truly striking it rich. If Niu Shun obtained the treasure, he too would receive a share of wealth he could never spend in a lifetime.

I had no idea why Xiaohao Yu would utter such a sentence at this precise moment. Staring at him in astonishment, I had just opened my mouth to speak when the doorbell rang.

This world is not warm everywhere; in corners unknown to most, helplessness and heartache are played out day after day.

A full quarter of an hour later, following Jiu Wubai's enthusiastic personal intervention in catalyzing the healing pills for Feng Yunqing, and watching the medicinal efficacy disperse, Feng Yunqing's internal injuries were temporarily stabilized. Only then did Wang Hao instruct the others to temporarily take Feng Yunqing away to rest.