Volume 1, Chapter 35: Interstellar Combat

A dull boom echoed, and the gray-robed elder’s expression turned to one of shock. A force like a landslide swept toward him, forcing him to stumble back several paces, his chest heaving violently.

He thought to himself: these feudal lords have prepared quite thoroughly! They have all brought heavy troops with them; is this in case negotiations fail, so they have reinforcements ready for a quick escape? Or perhaps they are laying the groundwork for an inside job to seize Wancheng?

Seeing Lin Feng acting so arrogantly, Li Qiushui was deeply displeased and let out a furious shout, preparing to strike.

He swung his axe with the momentum of a mad bull plowing the earth and a dragon emerging from the water—the sheer power was overwhelming and magnificent! The iron-blooded dominance radiating from him caused Pan Feng and Zhang He to instinctively straighten up.

Gao Di couldn't be bothered to listen to his boasting. In his view, this regressive type of artificial Devil Fruit had no redeeming qualities other than proving it didn't trigger an immune rejection.

Lu Xiao was the restless type. He posted three updates in a row, all showing him sharing a cross-armed toast with Jiang Sui. Even through the screen, Pei Zhi could practically smell Jiang Sui’s scent.

Just moments ago, using his body to shield his movements, he had sent a message to Long Mang, instructing him to have a sniper lie in wait in the building across the street.

Even those righteous individuals from the surrounding islands joined the ranks of the Loguetown Navy one after another.

Isn’t that much better than saying, "Do you know why I did it this way? Because you made me brave!"?

"Hiss!" The vampire man already had four long fangs protruding from his mouth, which became stuck fast in the caviar, leaving him unable to pull free.

He then turned around and locked eyes with the expressionless Zhang Yan. Standing dozens of feet apart, neither side showed any intention of attacking again.

Looking down from a great height, the view was crystal clear. It wasn't just ten or a hundred miles; the entire landscape was undergoing a bizarre transformation. All the vegetation rapidly sank into the red sand, and within less time than it takes to drink a cup of tea, the vast forest had vanished completely.

After knocking the monk away, the Six-Eared Macaque hooked his finger, drawing the empty ghost robe into his palm. His smile was kind and amiable.

That is to say, Ling Dong saw himself through the peephole; he could even clearly see his own expression of absolute terror reflected there.

To make the act convincing, I even dripped a few drops of white liquor on myself. I reckon Wang Dan will surely come.

Yu Ci found it curious. This Zhao Ziyue had first been entangled with the Spirit Rhinoceros Wanderer, and before that, it was revealed he had sworn an oath of brotherhood with the Great Venerable Shifang. Furthermore, that Great Venerable Shifang and Zhai Que'er also intended to join forces to plunder the Yellow Springs Secret Realm. Yu Ci could not be certain if this fellow was just spouting nonsense or if there was some truth to his words.

However, I didn't say much more, tucking Wu Zetian into the Heavenly Dragon Tower. Afterward, I left with Yang Chan, sat upon the Bi Fang, and flew off rapidly.

"It's fine." I waved my hand, still not believing what Xi Ling said. Just kidding, with all my trump cards revealed, I’m not even afraid of Zhang Bairen! Who cares about some combination skill? If he really had powerful abilities, why the hell would he be so obscure in the Heavenly Palace?

Suddenly, the four of them felt the world spinning; their vision was filled with fleeting lights and shifting shadows. Space itself seemed to be folding, changing with every passing moment.

Of course, these circumstances had changed somewhat over the years. After all, once the imperial court stopped using the Grace Examination to win the hearts of the vast scholar class, reverence for the Kong family slowly began to wane.

Sigh... the person has only been gone for a few days, and I’ve already managed to lose their sister. Shen Lingyan couldn't stop blaming herself.

"Mom, it sounds like someone is knocking at the door." The Li Mengmeng family was eating melon seeds while watching the Spring Festival Gala. Being young, Li Mengmeng had sharp ears, and amidst the various noises, she caught the faint sound of knocking.

Shen Lingyan secretly resolved that in this backward ancient era, it was best not to eat fish again.

Wherever Chu Xun went, any Jiao-fish person who saw him would affectionately call him "son-in-law" or "prince consort." He would just smile and nod in return.

Zhou Xianqing exerted pressure on Li Haoran with his spiritual sense, hoping that while Li Haoran’s mind was unsettled, he could use his words to force a slip of the tongue, allowing him and Qian Ling to seize the initiative while they were currently outnumbered.

"Hmm, that's a decent move. Now, you try this!" Gui Tu stepped back half a pace to the right and rear, swinging his blade upward with his right hand. Yin-attributed spiritual energy transformed into blades of light, whipping up gusts of wind. Before Hu Fei’s disbelieving eyes, Gui Tu’s entire body erupted in black blade-light as he collided with Hu Fei.

"Screw it, they’re fighting anyway. We’ll just go over there and rob them—grab whoever we can, take whatever we find," Mo Yan shouted arrogantly.

The python’s desperate strike failed to shatter the arm of the Mad Lion Divine Beast, and that was precisely why.

This was indeed the truth. The simple words of the Emperor brought them too much confusion. If the Emperor did not make himself clear, they would have no idea what was actually happening, nor would they understand the true state of affairs.

After the laughter died down, the two sat quietly, having run out of things to say. Yet, even just sitting there felt incredibly comfortable. Even without speaking, it felt as if their very breathing shared a synchronized rhythm.

However, Rong Yu simply could not tolerate those who would abandon their original convictions to blindly follow others. That was the personality required of a culinary master. This was the most basic quality that an excellent chef should possess.

Hearing the person’s voice, Su Yi slightly raised her eyes to look at him. This glance filled her with utter astonishment; she never imagined it would be him. This was the same person who had impersonated the Fifth Prince at Mu Garden, and who had saved her from under the swing set last time. Truly, in this life, one never knows where they might meet again.

What did it matter if she saw through him or not? To curry favor with Xuan Shao, even if she knew he was mocking her, she would still drink herself into a stupor if she had to do it all over again.

According to Leng Yi’s previous introduction, a smart light-brain like the one before them was usually just one type of ship spirit. Of course, besides the common smart light-brain, one could also capture demon spirits to serve as ship spirits. It was the same principle as when a master weapon-crafter captures a demon spirit to seal within a psychic treasure during its creation.