Chapter 36: Exclusive to Jinjiang

The massive army advanced slowly across the gently sloping terrain. On the faces of the soldiers nearby, one could even discern a look of excitement and a smug, cruel grin. The chilling blades of their weapons transformed into a shimmering, cold light.

It was precisely for this reason that Su Xiang, upon arriving at Peach Blossom Spring, consulted with his generals and decided to establish the Su estate at the site of the stone wall, deeming it a place of supreme geomantic fortune.

"Still clinging stubbornly to this? It is truly a character trait difficult to fathom. But alas, I am afraid I must disappoint you; you shall depart as a fool who knows nothing." The Sand Python’s pupils contracted sharply, and a cruel, sadistic smile curled his lips as he spoke.

"Although the Spirit Plant Clan has many members, few possess awakened bloodlines. If Old Man Liu knew that another descendant had ascended and that they were a bloodline awakener, he would likely be grinning from ear to ear." The youth in green, who had spoken previously, looked at Liu Changning with a hint of envy.

This was not only due to the human instinct to seek advantage and avoid harm, but also because of the cruelty of reality. When their companions’ cultivation levels continued to drop and the number of those dying from the curse increased daily, would they still persist in following Ming Chen’s will?

"Um... Cheng Lan, come here for a moment!" Totori boldly called out to Cheng Lan, who was currently conversing with her mother. Cheng Lan shivered, instinctively glanced around, and then walked toward Totori with a puzzled expression.

Upon landing, Xiong Qi immediately rose and executed a diving roll to the side, only to discover two shells fired at him by a gray mecha. Fortunately, before hitting the ground, Xiong Qi had already deployed six crystals, which happened to be directly in the path of the incoming projectiles.

However, the people of the Radiant Desert seemed unaware of this. From the leaders down to the soldiers, most believed the Desert Tiger could do nothing to them, and thus they repeatedly provoked it.

The afternoon passed with less difficulty than the morning. Toward the end, the Alanvich band finally could not bear the boredom and found a vacant spot outside to practice the sheet music Totori had given them, working with great diligence. Under the influence of Totori’s subtle self-hypnosis, Cheng Lan also became a passerby—a presence ignored by Totori.

Unlike yesterday’s fierce assault from multiple directions simultaneously, the Xiongnu today, despite mobilizing more troops, did not charge in a disorganized swarm. Instead, they advanced slowly from various directions with widely dispersed formations, appearing more like a harassment tactic.

Were it not for the residual blood and brain matter in the corner of the wall, it would have seemed as if nothing had happened here at all.

The sight of so many treasures perhaps pricked at some hidden pain in the man’s heart. After lingering on the room full of riches for a few more moments, he reined in the overflowing greed in his eyes, gave a flick of his sleeve, and the wall that had revealed the scene returned to its original state. With a face full of resentment, the middle-aged man shuddered and vanished from the utility room.

It seems there is no need to rush so desperately. What is meant to be will be; since disaster cannot be avoided, I must brave the Forbidden Land of Scattered Stones regardless.

A wisp of blood-colored mist was drawn from the transparent bottle and surged through Lin Wei’s nostrils into his nasal cavity.

One only needs to remember the path of the seed taking root and sprouting, growing from shallow to deep until it becomes a towering tree. Success will follow naturally; how much Gong Lengyue can absorb depends entirely on her insight and destiny.

For example, since the castle is currently at the second tier, all units within it, including second-tier ghouls, can only reach the late stage of the second tier at most. They cannot advance to the gold rank until the castle reaches the third tier.

That night, after Cui Xin had returned to her room, Le Yiyang stood up and walked to the window. Pushing it open gently, he found the outside pitch black, with only two faint torches visible several miles away—the entrance to the Valley of Tranquility.

"The Three Great Powers? How did you manage to provoke those people for no reason?" The Old Madman asked, his curiosity piqued upon hearing Xiao Ling’s words.

David was caught off guard and sent flying quite a distance. His polar bear-like frame snapped three thick coconut trees before slamming heavily onto the lawn.

Those powerhouses who were fearless of the venomous bees and capable of entering the steelworks from the cliffs had likely been dealt with by Huang Zhong and Gan Ning.

Old Man Li Fengchao rolled his eyes, and Zuo Lianying, with tacit understanding, lifted his eyelids in return.

"Fine, since that is the case, you may go to Dragon Charm Bar. But start as a waiter, and we shall see about arranging work as a hostess later!" Ye Long said to A-Mei.

Ye Fei smoked, his eyes playful and mocking, as if he were looking at a stray dog as he stared at Zhu Xianyu.

After that long howl, the sense of relief from having achieved his goal was replaced by new objectives set by Jian Chenguan, and his spirit was once again steeled.

Roger and the others grew suspicious, a flicker of apprehension crossing their eyes. Although they did not know how powerful Tang Ming was, they were quite familiar with kung fu.

Xieye Yunxiang smiled softly, "Silly girl, how could I ever not want you?" She pulled A-Yun close and gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, then lay down, embracing her.

The world says that a genius must forsake their humanity to achieve the most extraordinary accomplishments and become a legend closest to the gods. But it is precisely because a genius possesses humanity that they can radiate the holy light that brings blessings to the world.