Chapter 62

The injuries that the Primordial Purple Qi could not originally heal surged back to life under the influx of Jinchanzi’s flames, as if invigorated with sudden energy, and the depleted fire elements were swiftly replenished. At that moment, Xue Qingyi appeared before everyone with a relaxed air; her demeanor was calm and her garments were immaculate, as if she had merely returned from a leisurely stroll, showing no hint of distress or panic from her earlier ordeal.

Reflecting on her extensive conversation with Xiao Rui that morning, Xue Qingyi realized she had not yet washed or groomed herself; even her hair was unruly, trailing messily down her back. Since Liu Yu had been chosen by the Heavenly Sword and had already broken through the innate stage, Han Nuo could hardly believe he did not comprehend the sword’s significance.

This situation left the Ten Great Powers somewhat disgruntled; to think that they had to bow to Xiang Tiange, who had not even reached the Martial Emperor realm. If not for Xiao Yuan’s command, many would have likely slain Xiang Tiange already. She wondered what he had said to the Lu clan that prompted them to send Madam Lu to fetch her, certain that it could not have been anything favorable.

Imagining such a scenario, Han Nuo quickly shook his head, dispelling the thought and closing his eyes to rest. After the god of war Lü Bu was deceived and killed by Cao Cao, Xu Fu transformed him into a dark demon seed; Lian Po and Miyamoto Musashi, defeated by the Monkey King, were likewise converted, becoming demon seeds and abetting evil.

Her body fell at a steady rate through the turbulent air, her heart seeming to leap from her chest into her mind, the rapid thumping echoing anxiously in her ears. The alchemy workshop’s members arrived early, so the grand hall was still spacious; the mentors’ seats were on a high platform—the closer one sat, the clearer one could hear.

When the pair touched the Demon-Sealing Black Hole, the surrounding space began to distort, and a force emerged that terrified the three great demons—a power belonging to the barriers within the Demon-Suppressing Realm. Guan Yanxi had just risen halfway when his leg slipped, nearly causing him to fall, but fortunately, Guan Shan’ai caught him in time.

Ding Mu, a man seasoned by society, was utterly baffled by Yu Tian's unguarded demeanor. She left no trace in the surveillance footage, and all available channels had been mobilized, but her whereabouts remained elusive.

The Yuan Spirit Dragon Domain was populated solely by the strong; along the streets, shops sold spiritual food, talismans, weapons, martial arts techniques, formations—a full spectrum of cultivation essentials. “You have no idea! The whole Cloud City is searching for the mastermind behind Eastern Pharmaceuticals! I’ve been hiding behind candlestick charts these days, feeling as though I might be exposed at any moment!” Sun Qi’s face crinkled with laughter, his tone tinged with pride.

“It was fine before, but the fivefold tax ruined everything. To pay the taxes, we raised prices a bit, and fewer people came to buy tofu,” Old Wei explained. “What! How is that possible? How are you so powerful?” Xia Yixiao was stunned; the aura released by Zhuge Junhao was no weaker than his own.

Yu Tian’s mood had been low since yesterday; Ding Mu sensed she had something on her mind and wanted to ask, yet he seemed unsure how to broach the subject. ‘The King’s Guardian’ and ‘Bloody Assassin’ were wielded in tandem, the silver glow of the longsword and the crimson flash of the dagger dazzlingly bright; even the backup weapons prepared by Xiao Yi for him were of high-level epic quality.

He sighed inwardly; after his departure, Emperor Tang Xuanzong still used these shadow guards, indicating that the emperor held no animosity towards him. Bu Qiyan was reluctant, but nevertheless prepared to assist Ling Xi in the rescue. Canghai Sheng, after a brief silence, said, “Sorry, Captain!” and immediately turned to help Lin Yue.

While controlling his internal energy to circulate through Snake One’s body, Jian Chen never ceased pondering, and soon discovered a place that seemed perfectly suited to solve his current predicament.

Her worry was met instead by Jian Chen’s sudden, solemn thanks, leaving her momentarily stunned.

“This is Brother Long! How dare you offend Brother Long—do you have a death wish?” Curly scolded Liu Yang harshly.

Huo Bao was startled; ghostly creatures like demon mosquitoes and demon ants weren’t individually formidable, but their overwhelming numbers were terrifying. If surrounded, even the strongest might be drained dry in moments.

A shiver ran through Huo Bao’s heart—Du Gu Jialuo was dead; who was she reincarnated as now? Just how immense was the power contained in this shattered corner of the nation’s fortune?

“When did you steal my jade pendant? I’ve been searching everywhere, never found it—turns out it was in your hand!” Black Butterfly exclaimed, snatching the pendant from Ye Long.

Judging by this, Doctor X might have fainted, fallen into a coma, or perhaps was teetering on the brink of death.

While the other team members continued their search around the factory, Chu Muhan quietly called Chu Yuxuan.

If Li Hongying reported to the police and he confessed, both he and his mother would likely be arrested. If he insisted he knew nothing, only his mother would be taken away, at least sparing him.

The emperor was utterly shocked; Bai Xuan’s words today were precisely the same as what his dear friend had said back then.

Shen Ru thought for a moment. “Jingyan, to say there’s no suspicion would be a lie. Hui Fang and I discussed this privately before; we both believe it’s related to Lai Chunming. Maybe the other sent-down youths think so too, but no one dares to speak up.”

Having this was like possessing the Eye of Heaven. While it wasn’t perfectly clear—if blocked by trees or caves, it couldn’t see—but as long as it was on open ground, the view was unimpeded.