Chapter 34

Several years had passed since returning to Kunlun. Because Zhu Dong had appeared, Youquan had not launched a preemptive strike on Mount Shu, so for the time being, the realm of Mount Shu seemed peaceful and serene.

On the land of Qingzhou, as people were filled with suspicion and uncertainty, the space around them suddenly trembled once more.

He had grown impatient waiting, yet this timing was set by Master Wei for its auspiciousness. Whether one believed it or not, it was best to arrive exactly on time.

He was not the strongest, nor did he understand why he had been chosen to learn these things.

The newly established Han Empire National Defense Army camp was located on the northwest shore of West Lake, at the foot of Baoshi Mountain.

For special operations, the Ironblood warships held a distinct advantage. However, in a conventional interstellar war, the combination and separation modes of high-speed detachment ships were superior, especially since their firepower was several times that of ordinary Ironblood warships.

Dozens of reconnaissance scouts sped out from more than ten brigade garrison points, beginning continuous surveillance across the countryside between Tanzhou and Wanzai. Over two hundred visible and covert sentries shifted from two shifts to three. Local militia units also received notifications and heightened their alertness and vigilance.

Prince Hailing, Wanyan Liang, entered Pingyin County with nearly two thousand battered and defeated soldiers. Soon after their arrival, a Han force of two hundred appeared outside Pingyin City.

“What kind of look is that? Are you doubting my character?!” Li Yunzhong roared inwardly, though his expression remained unchanged.

The young man naturally did not bother explaining to Wang Dachui; he simply knocked him unconscious with a single punch! Then, turning to Zuo Qinglong hiding in the corner, he said, “Come out. Your leader instructed to capture him alive.”

Qin Jin had no time to rest. Fortunately, his ring contained enough top-grade blue crystals to immediately cast a massive defensive formation that enveloped the entire base, including its underground sections.

When Mo Haoteng kicked open the door of the apartment where Xia Ling was being held, one man was guarding the living room, while another was in the act of removing her clothes.

Bao’er wanted to call out “Father Rong,” but the words caught in his throat and came out broken and hesitant, failing to form a clear sentence. To others, his stammering sounded more like a weak “Rong Rong,” which made Lu Ziqian and Fu Rongxi suppress amused twitches at the corners of their mouths.

At that moment, both the men in black and Lin Mengxi stared at Ye Han in shock, never expecting him to break through at such a critical instant.

“Zeng Yi?” The mountain gatekeeper was taken aback, vaguely familiar but hesitant to decide, quickly reporting to the sect.

“When will I have my own pet? The pet rankings have opened, and having a pet would be so flashy,” Wang Yitian resumed his scheming after the moment of melancholy, pondering pets once more.

“All right, all right. I’ll go chase after them now. Thank you, Xinlan. Please help maintain order at the venue!” Ye Fusheng said, rushing outside.

“Understood, Grandfather.” Song Wan instantly recovered her composure, but when she saw Qingshui beside her, her recently calmed heart stirred again, waves rising once more.

Meanwhile, the fierce heartbeat that pulsed violently between heaven and earth never ceased, as if the world itself was a heart chamber, with her standing at its core, each beat felt like a force shaking the heavens.

I brought Yang Tiankong over and introduced him to Village Chief Yao. Only then did they dispel their suspicions of Yang Tiankong. Since he was my friend, they naturally treated Old Yang with great courtesy.

I recalled that before that day, many times the Grand Tutors had greatly praised me while criticizing Qi Long’s lack of ambition. Just a few days ago, Grand Tutor Dong even said he would personally report to the Holy Emperor.

Around me, the pines and cypresses flourished in green, and crimson plum blossoms bloomed in full glory. Though the springtime bird songs were absent, this rare spectacle in the cold season was nonetheless magnificent.

In less than two hours, Chen Banshan clearly felt his body slim down by a full size. Despite this, the effect was excellent; within his Qi Sea, a large amount of devouring maternal energy rapidly grew from his maternal energy seed, its growth rate accelerating markedly.

“Your Majesty, the night wind is chill; it’s better to protect the dragon body. Let us retreat indoors and wait,” Su Mi said kindly as she draped a cloak over Qi Long, which Mi Qing had brought from inside.

After the tactical arrangements were complete, Stephen Marbury stepped forward to rally the troops. Though more eloquent than Doug Ritchie, his speeches lacked strong fervor, mostly repeating the same old slogans. During his orations, Doug even caught Nate Robinson yawning across the way.

“I heard its voice was so sharp; I thought it must be small, but it turned out to be such a big, clumsy thing!” Long Yunpeng shook his head.

Given time, when Ye Tian truly rises to prominence, he might even help lift me out of my current predicament. For that, he wouldn’t hesitate to spend even more than a thousand coins if necessary.

Upon hearing this news, Su Mi nearby was briefly stunned, then realized that when Ni Yuan left them in the capital, he must have been preparing for the worst.

The three behind Tuoba Yuheng complied and immediately dispersed, moving behind everyone to form a triangular encirclement. After all, several hundred people remained. With Qing Tian possessing them, it was not easy to find him, but by controlling everyone, Qing Tian would inevitably be among them.

The makeshift plank was placed at a second-floor room’s window. The door had been shut by Gu Ying, and only the sounds of heavy breathing and footsteps could be heard from outside.

Wan Zhen patted Shen Luan, feeling no sorrow, only happiness as he left. Before departing, he glanced once at Shen Luan, then walked away as if nothing had happened.

Of course, she knew it was impossible—Thor was no longer in Asgard, so how could they meet? Asking was only a pretext to seek out Thor and the others; she had not forgotten her original purpose for coming.

Meanwhile, John, floating in midair, showed visible signs of healing at a remarkable rate—his facial wounds mended and his twisted fingers gradually returned to their normal shape.