Volume 1, Chapter 31: The Filially Blind Workhorse Elder Brother in an Ancient Imperial Examination Tale 11

Liu Hongmei whipped around, leapt off the bed, and lunged at his face.

"I can't get over it! I'll never get over it for as long as I live! That was my only daughter! You spineless coward! You only know how to lick their boots! If you have the guts, just kill me!"

Her father was an imperial chef, and she had been wielding a spatula since the age of four, spending her entire life cooking.

Finally, just a week ago, the seal on her was broken, and she no longer had to serve tea or pour water for others.

The terrifying shockwave obliterated everything in its path, leveling the earth and all that stood upon it, yet it failed to inflict even the slightest damage upon the barrier.

Back then, he had trusted the Burning Flame Valley unconditionally because of its sterling reputation as a newly ascended sacred ground. Who could have imagined that this so-called sacred ground was nothing more than a pile of filth? He had no intention of seeking revenge anymore; although he desperately wanted to kill those two animals, Xiaoxiao was more important.

While the protective aura of the Daoist Master Xuantian and Nansheng could still offer some resistance, the other cultivators and demon practitioners were not so fortunate; their bodies were pierced in an instant, and they vanished into ashes in the blink of an eye.

After all, this fellow was a prodigious talent, capable of standing shoulder-to-shoulder with his brother, Mu Yunqi. It was no exaggeration to say that he was a top-tier genius even within the Nine Provinces.

Liang Feicheng looked down and was startled to find goosebumps rising on the back of his hand. For some reason, the sorrow in her eyes gave him a chilling, heart-stopping intuition.

Furthermore, although Zhou Ning did not show it explicitly, he had been acting entirely according to Song Yan's instructions. Whatever she asked him to investigate, he did; he had been convinced from the very beginning that Xu Zhen was suspicious.

Chen Nian's mission was to help Tamamo-no-Mae reach a breakthrough. Now that the mission was complete, he prepared to return to the academy to continue growing stronger.

"Regardless of whether it is useful or not, I have already told you the location of the Demon Breaker. Now, please leave." Deep within the Purple Heaven Sword Sect, a rusted iron sword trembled slightly. Yet, this very blade—a worthless piece of scrap in the eyes of the world—caused Di Honglian to act as if facing a formidable enemy. She glanced at the hand Taixuan had slightly raised, and a surge of anger and unease rose in her heart.

Outside the city, beneath the great banners of the Tang army, Chai Shao tightened his reins and reined in his horse, observing the siege with absolute clarity.

Those figures he once viewed as towering, legendary titans—he could now stand on equal footing with them.

However, the palace gates had sealed shut the moment Chu Ming entered, so it seemed he had no need to worry about that.

In the same tier, the dragon-fish was already on the grill, though it was not yet dead and was chirping piteously. Beneath the grill, a mass of Primal Fire—the child-like Aolai—was watching while occasionally flipping it.

"Boss, we'll go with you," Chu Yucheng and Ye Feng said almost in unison.

The inner disciple from Flowing Cloud Mountain on the arena stage was momentarily stunned, but realizing he could gain no advantage by continuing, he stepped down.

Cang Jianli had now made significant progress not only in speed but also in spiritual power. As he broke through from "Walking on Clouds" to "Stepping on the Moon," he cycled the Nine Revolutions Qi Refinement technique once more.

Lu Yun saw that the red fox was concerned for him, and a warmth spread through his heart. He hurriedly forced a smile and leaned eagerly against her, constantly currying favor.

To the average person, these sounds were completely meaningless. But Luo Hao sensed many patterns within the vibration frequencies of the noise.

In an instant, Zhang Ye had a strategy. He admitted it: "Yes." He said nothing more, answering only with a yes or no; saying too much would only invite exposure. If this fellow knew he possessed millions of original energy stones, he would surely attack him like a madman.

With the support of powerful spiritual energy, she could better control the phantom in battle. Now, she could truly reveal her strength; she had always relied on formations to fight, and with so many talented powerhouses gathering their spiritual energy, she was able to unleash even greater might.