Chapter 78: The Art of Treasure Suppression, Part Five

At present, the situation stood thus: the Treasure Keepers of Lingnan, the Hook Hall of the East Sea, and the Mule Gate of the Western Regions each had two victories. The Northern Pasture’s Sheep Pavilion had won only one round by sheer luck and had completely withdrawn from the competition. Moreover, Qin Dahuhu, enraged by the killing of the young Kui’er by Little Purple, had coughed blood and fainted. Their entire group was now tending to Qin Dahuhu, their thoughts utterly distracted.

If I were to win, it would be three consecutive victories, granting me the opportunity to meet Lady Winekeeper Xiao Elder. There would be no need for a drawing of lots between the three main sects.

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All his life, Chu Mingyang had dreamed of living in such a house, had yearned for such a life.

He Xi, resigned, left the game, rose, and went to the door. Peering through the peephole, he looked to see who was causing trouble in the dead of night.

“No, the conversation has only just begun!” The Blue Enchantress’s captivating eyes shimmered, and she ignored the dagger pressed against her artery. She reached out a graceful arm to pull Zhao Zilong’s neck down and kissed his lips.

At last, he understood why this Eastern youth was able to annihilate one of Lucifer’s soul fragments. Even in his prime, he might not have gained any advantage over him.

Lian Mo was momentarily stunned, then slowly opened her eyes. When she saw the ethereal figure before her, sweeping away ghosts and blood mist with a flick of a sleeve, tears streamed down her aged face, and she nearly knelt in reverence.

“Tch.” Seeing the current situation, the thief clicked his tongue softly, realizing he had provoked the wrong person. In an instant, he shifted positions to stand not far from Lian Mo.

Perhaps they were unaware of the situation inside; when they entered, all was calm. He probably thought everyone had left, until he encountered the hidden sentry.

After all, the Fist Mansion of Kun was merely a second-rate sect, incomparable to the three grand first-rate sects—the difference in foundation was as vast as heaven and earth. Yet, it was precisely this second-rate sect that had been wiped out, and at the hands of two enormous powers. No matter how one looked at it, it was unreasonable.

Tong Wanqian’s gaze hardened. With the last remnant of his strength, he detonated his hump; divine fire essence erupted in an instant, turning into a purple cloud of fire that spread across the arena overhead, dazzling and alarming.

After the tribespeople returned to the camp one by one, Yao Ran stood before them and recounted yesterday’s events. Of course, though Yao Ran held the tribe’s future close to his heart, it did not mean he would tell them the whole truth; reality, when too stark, could shatter dreams and hope within.

Aside from Geng Sirang, who remained behind on the Empty Island, Heracles and Yi Xiao each led their men to sweep through the pirate crews preparing to head for the ‘Punishment Alliance.’

Xu Ruyan, saying this, offered a bitter smile, bowing her head and absentmindedly smoothing the slight wrinkles in her water sleeves, clearly not wanting others to see her current expression.

“Of course, to break the limits of life and transcend the boundaries of longevity,” responded the blond ‘Five Elders’ immediately.

It had been a full day since Li Chengjinzhi was abducted. Aside from being certain she was still within the capital, Gao Heng’s men searched secretly throughout the city, yet found nothing—not a single clue.

Faced with the wrath of the ‘Heavenly Dragons,’ there was no choice but to beg for mercy or await death. Anyone reckless enough to act would risk bringing disaster upon their family; who dared to defy?

Though his tone was reproachful, Zhu Changluo felt a surge of joy within, knowing that Zhu Yijun had not blocked his path entirely. At once, he replied.

“In truth, I am not of the Princess’s household, merely a guest residing there. But should you require my help, I will not refuse if it is within my power,” Yan Xining explained.

Jonathan’s wife, Jessica, as expected, entered the top ten, as did ‘Redfoot’ Jeff, and of course, Lei Fa himself.

Although the ‘Gunners’ faced stubborn resistance in the first half, Arsenal’s attack suddenly exploded in the second. Notably, striker Henry shone bright in this match, scoring the decisive goal; had he not squandered several golden chances, his tally might have been even greater.