Volume One, Chapter 35: “Cheng Qian, let’s get divorced.”

Her face paled with terror, and sheer momentum forced her to stumble back several steps. The garment she had been clutching slipped from her hands, leaving her delicate, supple frame and porcelain-like skin completely exposed.

"Ah..." Cheng Qian let out a startled cry, instinctively stooping down to retrieve the clothing and cover herself once more.

"That implies the once-in-ten-thousand-year catastrophe is likely real. It may specifically target Nascent Soul cultivators, either by killing them outright or suppressing their ability to wield their true power," Liu Yuanjin deduced further.

The Barbarian King seemed to have sensed something; he immediately raised his scepter before him to prevent Zhu Qiu from closing in again.

"Damn! Remember that squint-eyed man I told you about? That’s him!" Jiang Ming hissed.

Upon hearing this outcome, Tian Buyi felt a wave of relief wash over him. However, he soon recalled that they would have to invite people from Tianyin Temple, which would inevitably stir up trouble due to the Great Brahma Prajna.

At Yashala’s command, all the puppets surged into motion, closing in on their target without a moment’s hesitation.

Reaching the courtyard gate, he remembered the words he had just exchanged with his father and uncles. He stopped, turned back to offer a final reminder, his aura still radiating a lingering, chilling bloodlust.

Ling Feng engaged Shen Mu Sha at close quarters, sneering, "Sarcasm!" He stared straight ahead, yet it seemed Shen Mu Sha remained completely unhindered.

Li Da was rather numb when it came to judging physical attractiveness; his scoring criteria were vague and undoubtedly prone to significant margins of error.

After calcining the scales, the White Ape mixed the ashes with the congealed blood from the pangolin’s throat, rolling the mixture into a "mud pill" about the size of a longan fruit.

Zhang Zhiwei found it impossible to use Lightning Techniques to blink or teleport, as he never knew from which direction a meridian-sealing charm, a thunder charm, or a flame charm might appear.

He had to feign a degree of exhaustion, or else the presence of the black energy would be exposed—a deliberate act by An Tianwei.

He tapped out the Heart-Cleansing Mantra, and sure enough, after a few moments, many of them opened their eyes, shaking off their illusions.

Hearing this, the second and third brothers nodded. Though they still felt a lingering sense of resentment and curiosity, they held their tongues, choosing to defer to their eldest brother. Over these many years, had it not been for him, their lives would have been forfeit a dozen times over.

Yet, from within the mist, a fourth sword emerged. Its blade was beaded with water droplets, refracting the light until it appeared almost transparent.

Blade Security Company surely knew they had set out; that was to be expected. But they should have no way of knowing their exact arrival time.

The chaotic and perilous situation did not cow the beast; instead, it only intensified its primal ferocity. It tore madly through the birds blocking its path, reveling in the blood and slaughter.

"Thud!" With a muffled groan, the executioner doubled over, clutching his stomach like a curled shrimp.

Qin You was already incensed by the intrusion of these brutes, and seeing them constantly call for reinforcements only deepened his disgust.

However, the power of the treasure lamp in his hand had somewhat exceeded Liu Shengzhi’s expectations.

High in the sky, An Tianwei blinked repeatedly, while the old man in the plain robe matched his frequency, keeping pace with him stride for stride.

"It’s me. What’s wrong? Take your time and tell me." Ye Zhen did not wish to harm him; he simply wanted to keep his distance. But since he hadn't picked the person up yet, he didn't want any trouble at such a critical juncture.

He hurried to summon three experienced men to clear the stones, only to discover a hole in the ground. Someone was inside, and with a few swift movements, they dragged out a masked man, drenched in blood and carrying a satchel.