Chapter 174

The greatest pressure fell on the grain supervisor, Ju Huaidao: "The palace for the Phoenix is currently under construction; let's prepare materials together and expand the existing lodgings to serve as residences for Marquis Yu and Lord Gong, along with their retinues."

Jin Hao was always a fence-sitter; having betrayed Ding Zhen, he shouldn't have returned to contact him. Yet now he risks his life approaching Ding Zhen's location—clearly ordered or coerced into reporting the cargo transfer.

His uncle was caught off guard and toppled backward. Of course, even if fully alert, he couldn't have dodged that punch.

My actions immediately drew attention; soldiers and wounded alike turned to stare, puzzled by my fury and madness.

Recalling the past, remembering how this son had rescued him from the traitor's hands after returning to court, the Emperor was moved.

In March on campus, the snow had long melted, leaving the earth damp and soft; a light breeze carried the scent of soil, and the chill of early spring still lingered.

Zwo! Murong Lei landed in the arena. His aura erupted wildly, surging like a violent storm, a torrent of ten thousand demons charging, destroying all, tearing all apart.

The Void Mie Thunder shattered the ice shield, knocking Xue Lan back two steps; her armored arms were charred black. She hadn't expected Han Bing to land a hit—and worse, she'd taken damage. Seizing the advantage, Han Bing pressed forward, unleashing a powerful sword intent with the Dragon Scale Drifting Snow Sword, executing the technique: Drifting Snow.

When senior leaders arrive, they naturally undergo routine procedures like work reports—essentially just to let them rest a bit, drink water, and so on.

Yebu Wu understood instantly, feinted with a palm, and pushed; the Tianlei Sect members focused only on dodging. Yebu Wu flipped and leapt, opening his spiritual realm to let Han Bing enter, then passed through the void, leaving Tianlei Sect. Inside Yebu Wu's spiritual realm, it was relatively comfortable; Han Bing sat cross-legged and used wood-element healing energy to restore her injuries.

The two waited obediently at the gate. Han Bing sheathed the Qiankun Bracelet and headed straight for Chaoyang Gate. The imperial capital had a no-flight zone—even Han Bing had to walk. Added to the capital's bustling prosperity, the streets outside Longcheng were packed with people; it took Han Bing considerable time to reach Chaoyang Gate.

Two hundred men screamed in agony, abandoning their assault on Lao Wu, frantically slapping at the flames on their bodies.

Though those words had been spoken over a decade ago, the scene stirred memories, and they echoed again in Han Bing's ears, leaving her momentarily dazed.

In this warm atmosphere, their moods lightened through mutual understanding.

The crowd buzzed with chatter, but the old man made no effort to interrupt; he stroked his long beard with one hand, smiling silently, clearly savoring the praise.

Chen State's weapons were renowned; even now, the knives issued to Chen soldiers were envied by other lords. Replacing old ones with new, then selling the old ones to others—this maintained their technological edge and turned a profit. Why not?

"The final item is the True Dragon Scale of the Xuanyuan Clan!" The Xuanyuan Clan elder, having witnessed countless springs and autumns and seen countless rare treasures, now spoke of objects so extraordinary they were nearly mythical.

Chen Minghui felt useless stewing in the room. He followed the officer's advice, stepped into the corridor for air. A breeze blew over him, and his dazed, dizzy mind cleared somewhat.

"Fish Head Village reports: we've spotted Target Two—he's ascending via Staircase One." Another message crackled through the radio.

Niluopa pleaded earnestly, word by word. There was no choice—the championship trophy was only seven minutes away. Niluopa couldn't help but panic.

More and more demons surged forward, surrounding Zhu Yan. No matter how many the Heavenly Emperor slew, more fearless ones kept charging.

I've always felt everything I'm experiencing is deliberately arranged. Though it seems impossible, now that I reflect, Lin Yixuan's past actions forged the tangled bonds among the three of us—and now they've landed in my hands, as if an invisible force has been guiding it all.

"Luo Subi and Ke Xin are dead," Lin Chaohui said simply. He nodded slightly. Though he didn't yet know who had assassinated the Luo father and son, they'd done him a great favor.

"In this realm, I've rarely encountered a worthy opponent," Shao Yan said, holding a favorable impression of Yi Jian. Yi Jian had defended An Lüe, earning Shao Yan's goodwill. Shao Yan had first taken a liking to An Lüe, and now to this Yi Jian as well.

Look at Mingzhao: he began feigning illness the day before, and today, instead of going to the Princess's mansion, he came to the temple dressed as an ordinary civilian. If not for Feng Xi, then surely to avoid Qinghe.

They'd just returned to the apartment. As Lin Xi closed the door, Xu Han had already walked to the fridge, retrieved two cans of cola, and brought them over.

"Ying Lan." But unlike Ying Lan expected, Gu Wangchuan took her hand with his other hand.

"By the way! Ran'er. Do you know where Mingyue went?" Liu Ye, enjoying the scent of Li Ran's hair, suddenly asked.

What?! Hearing Feng Lanqi's words, Bai Chun was stunned: Had she once again become the villain without realizing it?

Humans are inherently intelligent beings. Once granted terrifying power capable of destroying Earth, they would only swell into madness.

Wu Liang, however, remained calm, showing no reaction, and accepted Huang Jianbang's offer to light his cigarette as if it were natural.

"How much longer until we arrive?" Gazing at the endless sea, Bai Gu increasingly understood the fear and loneliness those who sank with the Titanic must have felt.

Now, as the "Demon Lord," he could command the Phantom Demon Realm at will, overshadowing all, commanding obedience without resistance or hardship… To be honest, though he'd never willingly submitted to another, he'd never imagined he'd one day wield such immense power.