Volume One, Chapter 21: The First Stirring of Trouble

He had just pressed the button when the ground beneath him began to tremble violently, followed by a deafening explosion—resounding and overwhelming.

Like a lone soldier lost in a vast wilderness, with no village ahead nor shelter behind, his situation was more perilous than ever before.

After all, the sudden, strange actions involving tens of thousands of people were hard to keep secret. Moreover, the Multiverse Corporation had no intention of doing so, since mental cultivation was destined to become widespread in the future.

Such words might seem meaningless, like the stubborn quack of a dying duck, yet this was not the case. This was his conviction, not a matter of pride that could not accept failure.

Lu Fan’s eyes flashed like lightning as he gazed toward Tianlong Mountain. With his formidable perception as a third-tier evolver, he could sense a terrifying aura emanating from there.

Eventually, the family reunited, tears spilled across the land, yet in the end, Zhu Bing held back his sorrow with great restraint.

He could have forcibly opened the great door, and there were three enforcers right there for free.

Now, Lu Fan was a fifth-tier evolver, and if he managed to break through two more levels consecutively, he would become a seventh-tier evolver—utterly invincible.

Explaining things to the emperor was actually manageable. He could easily claim that the fragrant poison was found on captured members of the Heavenly Fragrance Sect by the Loyal Alliance. Since he was uncertain whether Zhao Zhan could successfully kill Han Bing, he devised a subtle poison that no one would notice to deal with Han Bing.

She clearly had feelings for him, yet always kept a distance. Was it shyness, intention, or something else?

Now Lin Tian finally learned that the bronze cauldron was called the “Heavenly Origin Cauldron,” but it was just an ordinary vessel. Why then was the Elder Shenmu so excited?

Upon hearing Ying She’s words, Qin Tian was stunned. When he looked in the direction Ying She pointed to, even with his usual composure, he couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise.

A graveyard must be chosen according to “upwind and downstream.” The upwind direction here was northwest, and downstream was southeast. The Yuan family cemetery was located in the northwest, facing southeast, nestled against the mountain and overlooking the water, commanding a lofty view.

In response to Du Xiaoying’s words, Xiao Mei replied sourly, then sulked, pulling her head back and taking a fierce bite of the fruit on the table, her face full of displeasure.

Just as Barton finished speaking, the representative from the Italian mafia immediately stepped forward with a beaming smile and said something.

The representative of the American Empire continued, “Respected Commander Wang, the purpose of our visit this time is to demand an explanation from your China. Why did your vanguard army provide weapons and equipment to the Japanese troops, causing significant losses to our American forces?”

Seeing Gang Atai hesitate, Huang Taiji fell into deep thought, and the tent was soon filled with murmurs. This news was indeed shocking.

A year later, Yue Li succeeded, having completed her training and returned as one of the world’s top martial arts masters, her academic achievements climbing steadily.

Meanwhile, Ryan, while modifying Ani, also added some special substances into her body, similar to the potions he had used on Helista.

Seeing Wen Mengjie remain silent, Gan Ling scolded her angrily, frightening Wen Mengjie into fleeing back, finally sobbing in the embrace of her senior brother, Zhuang Xiaotian.

After Magistrate Li finished speaking, the people behind him immediately echoed his words. The brothers and sisters were the family’s future, pure and innocent children—how could they be involved in such matters?

They were no fools either. Once the first and second foresights were gained, they knew that fighting alone was futile.

The opponent before her was terrifyingly strong; Gao Shirui didn’t believe she could escape right under his watchful eyes.

Originally triumphant, Zhang Yu now furrowed his brow deeply, lost in thought, seemingly pondering the cause of the issue.

Having been humiliated so thoroughly today, he feared he would not hold back if he stayed any longer—he might unleash a massacre.

“I’m giving you one last chance: leave now! They strike without mercy!” the young man said with a smile.

He instructed Su Qiqi behind him that if he were to handle the snake himself, he wouldn’t be so cautious.

“Ah, I knew it—how could he see through it so easily? If he hadn’t rushed into battle that day, he definitely wouldn’t have noticed,” Mu Haoyu lamented, beating his chest in regret over his failure.

“Drop your knife, hands on your head, and crawl on the ground!” Yan Feng’s voice rang out, leaving no room for argument.

Princess Yunyang always thought Li Yunning had few friends, so it was rare and refreshing to see her take the initiative to seek someone out.

“No, I have my own car, thank you!” Chen Xiaotang declined politely. For him, riding in his own car was always more comfortable, even if the driver was specially trained by the royal family.

Why hadn’t he asked the NPCs about the married life of adventurers back in the game world? Now lying in bed with Avril, a long-held wish was finally fulfilled, but Chen Ji had little mental preparation for what was to come.

Jing Chi Xue Mei leapt across the Jade Belt Bridge and climbed the seventy-two stone steps, finally standing atop the Dragon Court.

In a critical moment, Zhang Fei unleashed a mutually destructive move, standing firm without dodging. His spear gleamed silver as it sliced swiftly through Ma Chao’s dense spear shadows, aiming straight at Ma Chao’s throat.

At that moment, the leading beggar raised his head to kick me. I closed my eyes, bracing for the blow.

Ye Zetao no longer cared about domestic affairs. Chen Chonglin, a major general, had committed such acts—an act of treason that surely would not end well.

Zhu Heng felt a twinge of worry but remained calm. Early the next morning, he planned to go about his business at the Ministry of War outside the Imperial City as if nothing had happened. Yet, he was stopped as soon as he stepped outside.

However, after a night of madness, Ariel awoke to find the person gone, leaving her alone. The cold wind wailed, yellow flowers withered—an indescribable desolation.

The strength of the five spider demons was still within the capability of the current Blackstone Adventurers’ Guild. As long as no one encountered trouble, they could be defeated with some effort.

Yet his fiancée, Sola, wore an impatient expression, gently and directly lifting one of his hands.

Whether Lu Qi’s words were true or not, Lin Chengxi thought to herself that since she and Lu Qi were already secretly betrothed, she had no reason to refuse what he offered.