Chapter 713: Guardian of Heaven

Xiao Yu paused for a moment, then said: "We cultivators of Qi Refining must follow Heaven's will and accept our fate, yet Heaven's intent is unfathomable, while the people's will is unmistakable.

The people's will is not the same as Heaven's will, and Heaven's will cannot completely defy the people's will.

As long as one acts for the people's sake, seeks no personal gain, and does not violate human ethics and morality, one may act without restraint, freely and without fear.

If one's conscience is clear, even if true 'Heavenly Punishment' or 'Divine Retribution' descends, one shall have no fear and no regret."

"Even so, please, Fei

Perhaps due to Shen Feng's limited cultivation base, although he saw records within the 'Myriad Worlds' detailing each level of the True Immortal Ninth Reckoning, he could not perceive just how powerful the True Immortal Ninth Reckoning truly was. Yet merely by the names given to each realm, one could already feel a chill.

He spoke softly, but his tone was absolute. In the moment Ye Chen hesitated, his buttocks had already touched the chair; he found it too much trouble to rise again, so he simply sat down.

"Something you don't want to happen?" Yu Bingsheng understood perfectly what he meant—but was the event just now truly something she did not wish to occur?

The convoy drove steadily toward the Shiliupu Wharf, and behind it trailed a pair of watching eyes. Yet Qing Da, leading the convoy, seemed utterly unaware. Soon, the convoy arrived at Sanxin Wharf. Yuan Haipeng had already been waiting there; seeing the convoy, his face broke into an expression of profound relief.

"He was demoted again to Liangzhou, and now accused of treason—stop being foolish!" Hu Huan exclaimed urgently. Why couldn't Mu Wanqing see now that he was the ultimate victor, the only one who could give her happiness?

Upon hearing this, Qin Susu showed no great joy, only lightly snorted, her expression unchanged. Status meant little to her.

Ye Zixuan had clearly conspired with Yang Boxiang; without cause, they would never have staged such a reckless performance.

Du Yuesheng no longer delayed. Qing Da drove, and the two headed straight for Yu Qiqing's residence. But Yu Qiqing was not there—he had gone to the Chamber of Commerce. And the crate of porcelain had yet to be appraised.

Seeing her, Su Momo was also delighted. How many years had it been since they last met? Yet here they were, reunited at this school.

Gui Xin clenched her teeth, took a few steps forward, then suddenly her legs gave out. The wooden basin slipped from her hands and fell to the ground. She cried out in pain and collapsed.

Gu Yi had already laid out the meal. At the center of the table sat a dish of fish that looked utterly delicious. Gu Yi's method of cooking fish was unparalleled; as soon as the fish and its broth were placed on the table, the mouthwatering aroma could be smelled from afar.

Because the Typhoon-class submarines sold by the Far East to Saudi Arabia lacked certain high-precision instruments and systems, and because the materials used in their construction were not of the same caliber as those in the Far East's own Typhoon-class vessels, their cost was less than half, and profit exceeded half.

Everyone sat down again, and Jin Hong inquired about Su Zheng's origins and identity. Su Zheng casually fabricated a story, claiming he was a lone cultivator headed for Zhongzhou.

Cai Yisheng finally showed a faint smile. He had not expected that Jia Ruohan's concert would cause such a sensation—not only people from Zhenjiang, but also those from other cities had all rushed to Zhenjiang.

Upon hearing Su Dingshan's claim that the Supreme was the Great Demon from ten years ago, the head of the Ji family visibly flinched—he clearly had not known the true identity of the Xuan Yu Supreme.

In addition to restoring his body, he must continuously absorb the memories of the Ancient Dao Immortal King, transforming them into his own Dao.

After hearing Qiu Shaoze's words, Ji Botao finally realized this matter was likely far more serious than the Family had assumed—a mere "Divine Operation."

This strategic value manifests in three aspects: barrier value, passage value, and human-material value.