Volume 1, Chapter 40: A Boomerang from the East City

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Just as he was imagining crushing the heavenly soldiers and generals in a single second as he had done before, a horrifying scene unfolded before him.

Lonely Peak was usually deserted, with only the guardhouse security officer on duty. It opened to visitors only during holidays. The peak was already remote, and this place lay even farther from the city, free from pollution, offering an unobstructed view of the star-filled sky.

It was not that Jian Heng had never considered moving the crops elsewhere. But even if he relocated them, these things still had wings. Wherever they were planted, would their flapping wings not bring them food?

With that, Jian Heng waved at He Ye, then left his room and returned to the stables to continue shoveling horse manure.

A magical formation capable of growing new limbs represented countless possibilities. Every faction attached great importance to the matter of Kalai. By contrast, the people who had clashed with Kalai received little attention. As Judy belonged to the neutral faction, the Alliance had her represent them in the investigation of the Putton family and the hunt for Dangdang as soon as she recovered from her injuries.

The downloaded archive also contained a cracked patch for the online mode. It could connect to the official servers, and once the legitimate version was officially released, connecting would be effortless.

“Ascended immortals occasionally return to the mortal world to offer personal guidance. Over the past several thousand years, Ancient Yue and Qingqiu have produced countless outstanding talents, and innumerable people have ascended.”

The old fox’s answer was flawless. He said a great deal, which amounted to saying nothing at all.

Seeing the two of them call out “Senior Brother” one moment and “Zhou Xian” the next, acting even more intimate than they would with their own parents, Yang Shao naturally understood that they were nothing more than sycophantic lackeys. Still, believing that it was better to avoid unnecessary trouble, Yang Shao decided to step forward and take a look, lest he offend someone right after entering the sect.

Then Jian Heng suddenly remembered why he had come to South Africa in the first place. It seemed his motives had not been entirely innocent after all, and he could not help feeling somewhat sheepish.

Besides, they had obtained the coordinates of the Tianyuan Dao Sect from its disciples. Teleporting there would be easy.

Seeing them like this, Diaochan’s heart suddenly grew sour. It felt as though a hand had seized her heart, causing her unbearable pain. During these past few days, she and Xia Feng had spent every waking moment together, and their feelings for each other had gradually deepened.

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For some unknown reason, the mountains on either side of Soul-Condensing Valley were extraordinarily solid. The spells of Qi Refinement cultivators could not damage the rock at all.

The Second Elder bit his finger and dripped a drop of blood onto the token. He then murmured an incantation, waved his hand, and tossed the token into the spatial rift.

Zhang Ruyun smiled, then sprang into the air and flew toward the foot of Zuowang Peak. Before departing, Xiangcao had intended to follow him when she saw him take flight. Fortunately, after spending the entire day together, she and Zixiangtian could hardly bear to be apart even for a moment, and she had not yet had her fill of exploring the scenery throughout the garden. Thus, she did not go after him.

After returning to Jimo County, Xia Feng continued training the troops while also making occasional inquiries into local affairs. He had no experience managing a locality, nor did he have the energy for it. He therefore wanted Town Chief Mao to temporarily oversee Jimo County’s civil administration.

Mu Shi mounted his horse and headed straight for Qingshui Town. On the way, he encountered Taishici, Diaochan, and the others returning. With matters weighing on his mind, Mu Shi merely exchanged a hurried greeting with them before continuing toward Qingshui Town.

They could neither attack nor release the two men. The two Half-Step True-Realm experts were each formidable enough to cause them immense trouble. When they had entered this place, they too had discovered how absurd it was. Had they not personally witnessed the two men fighting fiercely the day before—and apparently sustaining grave injuries that should have left them on the verge of death—they would never have listened to that fool He Baixiao and entered so rashly.

After hearing their warning, Qi Donglai still harbored some doubts. But after thinking it over repeatedly, he no longer dared to curse or flaunt his authority. Even so, his eyes remained fixed on Qin Yibai and the others with poisonous resentment.

Lingling no longer wished to flee. She let out a threatening growl, determined to fight to the death. Once she transformed into her enormous beast form, together with Di Chongxiao, they truly possessed the strength to fight.

In the past, the demon race had followed the rule that whoever possessed the biggest fists became the leader. But this time, it was the Immortal Dao Alliance that had erased Myriad Demon Mountain from existence. Ignoring the Alliance was clearly unrealistic, so all the great powers had gathered at its headquarters to discuss the matter.

The news ticker beneath the screen scrolled continuously, updating the latest market movements and important developments in real time.

With a shriek, Sun Ruowei’s cheeks flushed crimson. She hurriedly grabbed a black coat and haphazardly draped it over herself.

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Chu Lingxiao watched Fei Shaolong’s sudden change in attitude without expression. Unhurriedly, he walked to the seat opposite him and sat down, then extended a hand toward Liang Qiao.

“This is my most precious treasure, an artifact left behind by the ancient Phoenix Clan. I believe the Phoenix Consort will certainly like it.”

Helian He smiled faintly as he presented the jade pendant to Phoenix Dancing Through the Nine Heavens.

The spectators could no longer remain seated. Their hands itched to try. This young man was either extraordinarily strange or an unparalleled genius among geniuses.

With skill of this caliber, what kind of cultivation art could possibly have made the Zheng family treat him with such respect for decades?

Lei Kun swept his eyes across the crowd. The entire scene instantly fell silent, and he looked at Luo Xiu with undisguised disdain.

This time, after the neighbors caught the overpowering smell of blood along with a foul stench, they chose to call the police.

But he clearly had no intention of speaking with Qian Kun any further. Instead, he raised his fist and clenched it until the joints cracked loudly.

A cool, detached voice rang out. Zhang Gongyi clicked his tongue and turned his head, only to discover that Chu Lingxiao was watching him.

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