Chapter 54: Shattering the Illusion

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Just as Di Qing was once again in danger, Li Chao suddenly felt a blur before his eyes; someone dashed past him, gracefully descending from the massive sea-eel warship. Zhong Xiong’s decision did not surprise Wenxin—both being fierce warriors, Wenxin understood well that if the roles were reversed, he would have made the same choice. The thought of holding the Water-Repelling Pearl, freely exploring the boundless ocean in search of treasures unreachable by others, ignited a passionate fire within Huang Xuanling’s heart.

After Xia Jian finished speaking, he gave Gu Changlong a faint smile. He intended to greet Gu Yue’s mother briefly before leaving, but when he turned around, she had already departed. She appeared detached and unburdened, as if her heart belonged solely to her Buddha.

Yang Yunhan and Yelü Hezhi locked palms, their struggle frozen in a stalemate—equally matched, neither gaining the upper hand. Once the people of the Great Khitan Kingdom regained their composure and witnessed the scene, they were all struck with awe and fell silent. Amidst the fierce battle, they pressed forward. It seemed that the nearby celestial beasts, sensing intruders in their territory, swarmed in response. While not causing great trouble, their presence significantly delayed progress.

Looking around, Long Luo saw that the surroundings stretched endlessly. Above, an invisible luminous shield covered the rooftop, undulating like rippling water. “Senior,” Long Luo said, “is this beneath the Sea of Stars?” The two blazing wolves began shifting positions, disrupting Huang Xuanling’s focus. Then, at a certain moment, both crouched low and leapt simultaneously—one attacking directly ahead, the other striking from behind.

Indeed, Oba’s voice wielded unmatched power, instantly pulling Li Jiang back. Li Jiang shook his head fiercely, freeing himself from the charm’s control. The food in the Seventh Prison was marginally better than that in the initial detention center: two steamed buns, one egg, a bowl of rice porridge, and some pickles for breakfast. Xuan iron differed from ordinary iron—deep black in color, extraordinarily heavy, with a high melting point making it difficult to forge. To Li Ping’an, it seemed a unique element.

Perhaps alerted by the noise, another man appeared in the corridor. Seeing the deaths of his two comrades, he stared in shock. Seeing that Tucker did not blame her, Wendy took a deep breath and quickly gathered her thoughts to explain. Outside the meditation hall, chaos reigned—clashing swords, shouting curses—a cacophony both lively and unsettling.

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Vast masses of dark clouds blanketed the entire land, blotting out nearly all light. The dense darkness spread in all directions. The trees, once fierce and imposing, now soaked in a deathly stillness, utterly devoid of vitality, emanating only the stench of decay on the brink of death. The saying “Each emperor brings his own ministers” was even more poignant considering that today’s Celestial Court was built atop the ruins of the Ancient Demon Court.

But now they had no choice. After rising, they prepared to try once more. Yet Grand Secretary Tan, at such a crucial moment, encountered trouble that inevitably drew the sage’s reprimand. Whenever she recalled these words, she seemed able to dispel all negativity within herself, naturally summoning boundless courage.

Without the support of Hengxin batteries, the once-thriving technological development in Jiuzhou would plunge into great turmoil in a short time. Upon hearing this, Chen Xinran immediately squatted beside the tub, vigorously collecting the remaining foam. Moreover, the loan agreement was not yet due. Originally, he intended to coerce repayment, but now, would intimidation still be effective?

Business trips required journeys to various locations, sleeping in the vehicle overnight to arrive at the destination and begin work first thing in the morning. From the time he grew from a naive child to adulthood, the old marquis’s voice still lingered, though the grass before his tomb withered and yellowed repeatedly.

The newcomer was a delicate-looking man, though his face was sullen, eyes fixed on Zhao Hong like a venomous snake. As Lu Chen slowly recited the poem, a spirit of unparalleled confidence enveloped the crowd. They seemed to witness a youth amidst the vast world, commanding thousands of miles of territory with laughter and ease.

After tidying up briefly and gathering the printed materials, Xu Yifan followed the other party toward the company’s office. Yet David, the one who knew his sister Tanya best, confidently vouched that this girl, born of a Dragon Mother, hardly possessed great aesthetic taste.

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The liquid grew thicker, its ripples gradually fading to near stillness. At last, a mass of subtly oily blue-green fluid appeared before everyone. Fusu cupped his hands in a humble and courteous manner, a stark contrast to his dull and restrained demeanor of the previous day.

The hush money, demanded by Wo Zhuangbi upon action, was fifty thousand yuan. Though the boss hesitated to ask, considering that nine hundred lottery tickets among them held first prizes, in the end, he did not spare Wo Zhuangbi, who transferred the fifty thousand yuan via mobile banking.

Outside the Chen residence gate, four guards stood fully armed, their faces grim as they watched the assembling crowd, some uneasy. “We’re going to be exploited by those few tribes again!” Chen Yong grumbled, disheartened by the grand scheme. “You want to deal with me? I’ll deal with you first! If I can’t handle you, I won’t be able to report back!” Song Tianyao’s eyes narrowed with murderous intent.

But then, a sudden blaze of uncontrollable lust flared within him. His eyes, once like the night sky, turned a completely lecherous red. After Jiang Hao’s rebuke, the general’s already short temper was nearing its limit; he subtly gestured to those behind him.

Fans felt heartache recently, seeing Jin Shenghan’s desperate efforts. They sent many supplements to Hook, unsure of Jin Shenghan’s exact location but doing what they could. Finally, with a destination set, the driver made a sharp, neat U-turn at the next intersection, heading toward the Tsim Sha Tsui pier.