Chapter 57: A Gathering of Titans

Finally, by absorbing the shadowy soul of the Yinming ghost attendant Wu Chong, he enhanced the divine powers of his incarnation and, following Sun Fengzhao, stealthily infiltrated the Upside-Down Thunder Tower—the fifth and lowest level where Long Ba stored precious treasures and where Dong Xueqing was imprisoned.

“Who are you…” The lieutenant, somewhat restrained, asked upon seeing that Steel Fang could immediately discern his military rank. He then noticed Steel Fang and the fierce-looking figures behind him, clearly not ordinary people, and hurriedly inquired further.

Liang Shouzhen, trailing closely behind, called to me hesitantly, sensing his dilemma. I waved him off to stop his explanations.

“Building Four… there might already be a biochemical crisis there… Fifty-eight, you must hold the entrance to Building Three, and watch out for zombies and mutated beasts from all directions!” Su Mubai instructed.

“Dad, he’s the Zhang Xiu I told you about—the one who ruined my life. Why are you being polite to him? Not hitting him would already be a kindness,” Luo Yaqi shouted angrily at her father.

Unexpectedly, the horse was incredibly swift, and by dusk, we had arrived at Mianzhou City. Ji’er led us to stay at the Yuelai Inn, said to be in the most prosperous district of Mianzhou.

As an insider, she understood the hidden truths behind this matter and inevitably held the man before her in somewhat higher regard.

It seemed that, all at once, the aura of needing sympathy shifted from him to Gu Xisheng.

“Do you think life will be comfortable for you when the demons return to the mortal realm?” the leader of the Cloud Sea clan said before sitting down.

“Such a late hour—Suifeng, why are you looking for me?” Ye’s cheeks still bore a faint flush. Just before, she had been engaged in intimate activity with Ming on the bed, and though Suifeng was like a sister to her, the interruption was somewhat unwelcome.

The two warriors witnessing this scene widened their eyes in disbelief.

Meanwhile, just as Liu Jianing prepared to develop steadily, on the opposing purple side, the top-lane champion Riven, the Exile Blade, was actively discussing strategy with her teammates.

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“Of course, and this negotiation will be led by you,” Li Lin said. His principle was to trust those he appointed and not doubt them. Now that Zhang Lin was in charge of the beverages, Li Lin would hold her accountable from start to finish.

After Su Lingbin left, Cui Ruoyan stared thoughtfully at her departing figure before breaking into a slight, cold smile.

They had come with orders; if Ji Yang could not resolve this in time, they would have no choice but to take Zhang Yulan’s soul to the underworld.

Entering the bedroom, Ji Yang was greeted by a faint, pleasant fragrance.

“Ah, my brother, you’ve finally appeared!” Su Ke’s voice came through the communication stone.

After getting out of the car and watching it disappear into the distance, Feng Yiming steadied his mind, took out his phone, and began issuing orders, determined to deliver the vital information to the right ears promptly. There was much to be done.

Just as Lin Xiu prepared to rush forward, a cold gleam flashed before his eyes.

Lu Jin smiled faintly, signaling him to rest assured, then descended the dock and followed the islanders deep into the forest.

Chitanda Mitsuo muttered to himself, bewildered at how his perfectly laid plan could fail so easily.

Though it was unclear how many people Feng Baobao had questioned, the fact that inquiries continued meant he had yet to obtain any trace of Zhang Chulan from the locals.

The school, naturally, had no reason to object. If it weren’t for Li Yong’s reluctance, they intended to make him a model example.

Fortunately, the matter was finally resolved; she could no longer bear to stay a moment longer with that troublesome fellow.

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Thus, without needing to be told, Jiang Yuan knew what came next—he was to begin formal training under Sawai Misora.

Yun Ninglu cursed inwardly—how could Ye Yusheng suspect her? Had her charm truly diminished to nothing?

You amassed unimaginable wealth during the stock crash, yet the umbrella company suffered losses of billions. Were you behind this all along?

The others, upon seeing this, quickly halted, unwilling to advance, fearing they might hinder progress as before, caught in a dilemma.

Meizi said calmly, “Anytime is fine for practice. The Vietnamese group leader told me I’ve been assigned to your team. It’s an honor, teacher—let’s celebrate.” Meizi raised her glass; Manager Wang lifted his tea cup, and they clinked and took a sip.

“No, if you have nothing else to do, help me fan the fire; I have no free hands,” Bai Cong said. He wouldn’t dare let Bai Lu pull the cart with his father watching.

The two-way pitcher, who had just been wondering why Maono senior couldn’t play, immediately dismissed the thought—what could be more important than pitching himself?

They showed the same surprise upon seeing the three of us. Fu Jiaman looked at me awkwardly; when they approached to greet her, she shyly refused and sat at another table.

Chen Li felt no pain at all, pressing his head tightly against the glass, rubbing side to side. Even without his lower lip, one could still sense his smile—a particularly eerie one.

The opponent fabricated these rumors to slander her, acting brazenly. They even bought the top trending spots and hired countless internet trolls.