Chapter 123: The Celestial Master Within

Suddenly, nine cold stars appeared in mid-air, bursting instantly into blossoms of pear flowers. As the dazzling light dimmed, it twisted like a venomous python; a hazy, blurred silhouette lunged into the void, followed by a thunderous explosion that sent dust flying across the ground.

Crawling for quite some time on the grass, the green fruits were finally within reach. Appearing alongside them was the white ape’s maddened expression and a fist the size of a human head. Yet, before being sent flying, Shi Jingtian managed to pluck two fruits, refusing to let go even as he soared through the air. Upon landing, he scrambled away, with the white ape in hot pursuit.

Seeing the clan leader, he was taken aback by how aged he had become. Beyond the sharp glint that still flickered in those eyes, his hunched frame and raspy voice made him look like a man nearing the end of his days.

"Naturally, I remember, Elder. Did you come regarding the opportunity?" Ming Xuan’s heart stirred, and he spoke with a hint of excitement.

What she found even harder to accept was Zhen Shifeng’s current behavior; he was strangely quiet. In the past, he would have launched a massive barrage of complaints, but now... a rare look of terror appeared on his face, which was truly baffling.

"What is that?" Fu De looked back, wanting a better view, as his previous glance had been too casual to see clearly.

Mu Sanqian briefly described the unusual flow of energy within his body; this was undoubtedly what the old man was referring to.

"Do you know the deployment of the Hanzhong forces?" Lu Bu asked urgently. He had a rough map of Hanzhong, and Wang Ping was the guide for this major campaign.

"The main losses were in the inner hall. Forty-six rooms were burned, not counting the property inside. We lost fifty-five brothers, and there are countless wounded. A final tally will likely only be available after dawn," a disciple reported respectfully.

The old Daoist Zhang Mingjun cultivated the natural Heavenly Dao, and his state of mind had long since become like the vast eastern ocean—no matter how many storms or rains fell, they could not stir a ripple.

"But..." Kuang Ba wanted to curse "damnable," but there was no time left to utter the words. He hurriedly joined his past incarnations, brandishing his remaining weapons to fend off Lin Xi.

Pang Rou and the others did not hold back. Beyond striking vital points, they aimed specifically for Cao Hong’s face! In moments, Cao Hong was bruised and swollen, resembling a pig’s head.

The pitch-black sky suddenly lit up with a blinding white radiance. A terrifying, majestic energy erupted violently from the summoning card, piercing the heavens and sweeping across the horizon.

With all matters settled, Zhang Xiu laughed, "Very well, let us disperse." Upon hearing this, the others took their leave.

After finishing his melody and song, Wei Yan calmed his breathing and focused his mind, gazing at his nose, ignoring Cai Yan entirely.

Her nose was filled with Ruo Feng’s overbearing masculine scent, which seemed to drill inward. His burning hands clutched her waist tightly, pulling her closer as if to force his way into her very heart.

There was little time left for teams to study their opponents, so they had to grit their teeth and play according to their own habits.

"How could I not dare to prove it? My wife has slept beside me for decades; she knows my body best. If you don't believe me, let her in to help us check." Muhammad finally relented; he dared not be as arrogant as before, knowing that imposters would be executed.

Lin Quan kept his eyes fixed ahead, focusing on the road conditions, not daring to be the slightest bit careless.

Suddenly, a streak of green light flashed on the stage like a curved, glowing thread, shooting toward the Shangxing acupoint on Xuan Yuan’s head. Xuan Yuan shook as if electrocuted, instantly regaining his senses.

"Father, I am fine, I have always been well." Liang Yi’s voice trembled slightly, her tears filled with gratitude and joy.

The ten-thousand-foot mountain peak above was overturned by the strike. With a single punch accompanied by a deafening roar, the dark-green divine mountain was shattered in two.

"Go, I will go with you." Xing Yu hung up the phone and returned the files to their place. He was highly vigilant of the "abilities user" the Blood Rose had mentioned, knowing how dangerous an unstable power could be if not handled properly.

But it was too late. He scrambled to block, but how could he withstand Wang Bu’gui’s full-force blow? He was driven deep into the ground by a heavy punch, followed by a Star-Fall Leg that crashed down upon him.

At first, he swung wildly without any technique, but eventually, he found himself using the "Longyuan Sword Arts" without realizing it. The surrounding white mist rippled, and when Xuan Yuan reached the fourth level, "Crossing the Great River," the mist was blasted away with a series of booms.

"Cough, cough... It’s like this: my father sent me to the Undying Empire to negotiate business. You know how we spend our days idling about; asking us to fight or extort is one thing, but to talk business... it’s really asking too much of us!" Youming Feng said.

To be an official is to be a clean and upright one, worthy of the title "father and mother of the people." Each time, Wang Bu’gui sensed different human hearts—good, evil, greed, anger, and ignorance. Hearts are always complex and difficult to fathom.

Gan Ping raised his shield to parry. With a clang, Li Tong’s long saber bounced up, leaving his chest wide open. Gan Ping’s blade thrust out silently, heading straight for Li Tong’s abdomen. Li Tong, enraged, ignored the blade now biting into his own body and swung three more times.

"Heavens, must they embarrass me like this?" Ke Luo covered his forehead, half-jokingly, defeated by his two older brothers. But he was soon pulled away by Su Sa, who led the girls into the house.

There are mountains beyond mountains, and people above people—this is no idle talk. Now, Lu Xu’s infallible Soul-Capturing Hand had finally met its match.

"It is nothing, a common occurrence. I will take you to your team!" By the time they finished speaking, they had reached the camp under Commandant Xiang’s jurisdiction. As they passed, every soldier and officer saluted, making Zhang Xuanning feel the weight of military authority.

Li Xiu’s cheers rose one after another, never ceasing; it was as if everyone had agreed that Li Xiu was destined to succeed.