Volume One, Chapter 54: The Strange Old Man

The outer buildings, however, showed far less damage, indicating that this place had suffered an external assault long ago. Perhaps it was that very attack that caused this ancient school from the primordial era to sink into the mountain, sealed away and isolated from the world until now.

If one looked closely enough, it wasn’t difficult to see that at the final moment, all the sword energies trailing behind Xu Wuyou converged onto the sword in his hand. It seemed that this convergence unleashed an incredibly terrifying power, razor-sharp to the extreme, so much so that even the Bloodshadow Buddha’s fist was pierced through.

As for the fall of the Dragon Sword, he no longer felt the intense emotions he once had; after all, the Dragon Sword was now nothing but a relic.

At this moment, Ling Hao did not hesitate to unleash his set of laws. The intertwining of the spatial law’s “razor” with these two forces caused the fragments of twisted space that had been rushing by to suddenly slow considerably. Moreover, the fierce killing intent carried within them began to wane in strength.

“At the summit of the Northern Sea, the location of the Tree of Wisdom recorded in the annals of the Underworld King’s Temple.” Oz scanned the area, overlooking the undulating sea of clouds around him. His gaze swiftly pierced through the snow, locking onto several uniquely shaped ice pillars.

Ye Zhong felt a surge of joy in his heart—this outcome far exceeded his expectations and was much better than what he could have managed himself.

Xuan Yi’s lips curled into a slight smile as he scooped another spoonful. But when he looked up, he was utterly stunned, frozen in disbelief.

Yet Xu Wuyou’s next reaction shocked everyone beyond measure, completely unexpected.

Centered on the position of the Second Apostle, within a diameter of several thousand meters, the void suddenly appeared to undergo a chemical transformation, dissolving into a pale flow of energy.

Many disciples from the Ethereal Peak, who deeply understood the strength of that square, were now unable to look away.

“Comparing who’s killed more? It’s more like who’s been sent off more!” Mid-lane Morgana sneered sarcastically but finally stopped idling and began to move outward.

“Fine, I admit you can interpret it that way! Although I also oppose speaking purely through statistics, the data proves that Trapani rightfully deserved promotion. Of course, Real Madrid didn’t play badly either, and I think Mourinho’s tactics were correct!” Bergomi waved his hand and laughed, choosing not to argue with Lombardo.

Richard in the sky watched with some melancholy as Jaina Uther departed and Arthas led the troops in a sudden assault. Fina sighed softly, unable to bear looking below.

As for Chen Lu, he obviously hoped to receive a personal gift from Han You, but seeing his old teammates’ thoughtful efforts, he also accepted it gladly.

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It was unknown what force erupted from Messi’s side, but Gilberto failed to hold him back—though he hadn’t really tried either.

Another message came from Lu Huizhi asking if he wanted to go shopping with her after returning, accompanied by several cute emoticons.

After walking an unknown distance, Chu Yun felt the cruelty of nature. In this vast sea of sand, water was the most precious resource; without water, nothing could survive.

She understood this truth, and so did her husband. Therefore, he abandoned himself solely to protect her. She bit her lip, tears welling up, and gently nodded.

The Ghost Queen’s sharp nails pierced Ruoshui’s neck, two blood trails slowly trickling down, like red ribbons against the snow.

Wang Siling held great respect for internal energy martial artists, though her knowledge was limited—she had likely seen them in action but did not understand deeply.

Lu Ying’s indifferent laughter was truly chilling; it seemed killing Wu Xiong Tian was as trivial as crushing a mosquito.

This examination took longer, the doctor continuously adjusting angles, his expression shifting between puzzled, serious, and relaxed.

How could someone who could crush thousands or even tens of thousands of ants with just a breath dare to reject his invitation? Refuse his gift?

Another punch landed on Sun An’s face, reopening the wound and causing more blood to flow.

The man was extremely enthusiastic—more precisely, quite eager—almost pulling Lu Tao away by force.

“It’s not about confidence; it concerns our own lives, so we must take down the person behind you,” the old fisherman responded.

This strange and wondrous process of operation lasted an indeterminate time. When Lü Guang felt a wave of fatigue rise from his heart, strands of soul power gathered from his tendons into his heart sea.

Those words pierced Zhou Yi’s heart like a sharp dagger, striking the softest part of his soul! He stared at Sima Chun in stunned silence, unable to recover for a long time.

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The next moment, the “Spirit Boat” trembled violently. Lü Guang’s body swayed uncontrollably, feeling as if his bones were about to be shaken apart.

Though Ye Zixu said little about the matter, I could sense his regret for Ye Bufan—Ye Bufan was Ye Zixu’s disciple, and seeing his pupil in such a state surely pained him deeply.

“The event will be held in a week. This week, we first register and then familiarize ourselves with the venue,” Feng Ziling recounted everything he had heard, observing Murong Xue’s expression as he spoke.

A saying came to mind: a thousand-year tortoise, ten-thousand-year turtle. Clearly, a millennium was not a long time for them.

“Yixi, you’re crying,” Gu Xiaoxiao said, raising her hand to gently wipe the tears from his face.

No matter the cost, they could bear it because everything was under their control. As the house, how could he not profit?

Qin Feng was merely a decoy. How could someone as ruthless as Li Hongshan not meet his end?

Lost in thought, I fell asleep until after eight, only to be woken by the phone ringing—it was Lin Na calling.

She tried to force a smile but found it incredibly difficult.

Many still believed in atheism, and even among cultivators, there were times they doubted whether the Immortal Realm truly existed within this universe.

The guests in the VIP section all turned their gaze sharply the moment Gui Luo appeared, making You Kuang shudder so violently he nearly knocked his cloak’s hood off.

His words made Xu Ying feel deeply ashamed, but he knew it was useless to say more now. He solemnly kowtowed in agreement and then rose to prepare letters for his two elder brothers in the capital.