Chapter 27: Stepping Forward

Qin Hao ultimately chose an elixir covered in dense, intricate patterns, possessing an ancient and profound aura. This pill was known as the Four Symbols Pill.

While traveling to Mount Shouyang, passing through a long and narrow valley, Wang Jian urgently ordered the main army to halt, then dispatched scouts to investigate the road ahead.

It is said that the martial way actually originated from the cultivation techniques passed down to Earth by extraterrestrial visitors. However, as Earth evolved and humanity propagated through generations, these techniques were altered by those who considered themselves clever, becoming increasingly diluted and simplified, which ultimately led to the decline of the martial way.

Fortunately, he managed to restrain himself in the end; the facial control of an elite spy is no laughing matter. He had undergone professional training, after all—if he said he wouldn't laugh, he absolutely wouldn't... unless it was truly impossible to hold back.

Walking along 6th Avenue for a while, he turned onto Bleecker Street; his office was not far ahead.

Jiang Wan's first reaction was to fight back, clearly startled, but in my, Lin Moling’s, dictionary, if resistance were effective, I wouldn't be where I am today. Only after I dragged him into a taxi did Jiang Wan realize it was me.

Yet tonight, walking through this building, he began to understand the participants of the "Occupy Wall Street" movement.

Jiang Wan, as if he had heard nothing, continued to strike at the two mounds of flesh behind him, and with increasing force.

On the stone box itself, there were brief inscriptions: Spirit Arts, Formations, and Spirit Runes.

Most people had already taken many things back, bringing only some review materials and mock exam papers at noon.

Under these circumstances, before Ling Yi launched his operation, he first had to clarify one primary direction: after initiating the operation, was the target he intended to coerce the new president or the old one?

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During the few days of training in Viridian Forest, both Pokémon had sustained minor injuries. Thus, upon arriving in Pewter City, Shinji did not head to the gym first, but rather to the Pokémon Center to treat them. The gym would not disappear, whereas the injuries sustained by Turtwig and Spearow during training were far more pressing.

"We shouldn't be resting in such an conspicuous place. Let's find a hidden spot to watch the show, come on, Great Guardian." This guy, sitting at the entrance of the boss's lair to watch a show—wasn't that just asking for trouble?

What to do? She didn't even dare to shout; if news of such an affair were to spread, her life would surely be ruined.

Wang Qing was not surprised. Although Lan Rongyue was highly capable and possessed a meticulous mind, when it came to matters of war, he dared to speak his thoughts plainly.

Just after Shinji left, the Unown began to glow with a blue light. No matter how the Team Rocket trio attacked, their skills were ultimately deflected, sometimes even rebounding onto the three of them.

A figure drifted out from the River of Wine, bloated and grotesque, with the head of a pig and a human body. Its eyes were blood-red, and a character for "precept" was tattooed on its right arm.

"I’ve kept you waiting." After shattering Mu Yi's mental storm, Liu Yu looked at him calmly, while a scorching aura emanated from behind him.

To witness the majesty of two Dou Sheng masters—"It seems the Yan Alliance will be wiped out today. I only hope that one day, he can avenge us," Su Qian said, his voice trembling with helplessness.

"Fine, I agree, but I can only give you the gold after the young master wakes up," Elder Zhou said, gritting his teeth. He thought to himself that he never expected to be blackmailed at his age, and the mere thought of it made him feel deeply aggrieved.

Therefore, his attitude shifted drastically. He spoke clearly: set your price, but do not be too greedy. We, the Lu family, are willing to contribute "living" strength, not "total" strength. Lu Feiyang believed the other party would understand.

"I know that, but to truly attain sainthood is not such a simple matter," Xu Jianxing said, somewhat distressed.

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As he watched, Lu Chen suddenly felt a pair of cold glares shooting toward him from ahead. This left Lu Chen confused, unable to understand what was happening. Reluctantly, he withdrew his gaze and gradually shifted his attention upward, wanting to see where those two cold glares were coming from.

"This is so awkward..." Lin Yingmei felt a surge of discomfort upon seeing Lin Baihe's lecherous gaze, not knowing where to put her hands.

Levi had indeed hoped that Kuroko would withdraw, but he hadn't even finished speaking before she refused without hesitation. Now it seemed he had been too naive initially and shouldn't have casually mentioned the disappearance of Kakine Teitoku.

Go in and play? Don't joke! Kinuhata clearly saw countless terrifying eyeballs staring at her from within that gap, as if many monsters that one wouldn't even see in a nightmare were hidden inside.

Xu You continued to spare no effort in trampling over Pang Ji; therefore, he would seize every flaw of Pang Ji’s, tear it open, and trample it relentlessly.

Meanwhile, in the council hall of the Azure Dragon Hall within the Wanliu Palace, Tongbao Shangren, the current sect leader, had lost all semblance of composure. Gone was his usual calm, unmoved even by the weight of a thousand mountains. His face was etched with exhaustion and anxiety, his thumbs unconsciously tracing circles over each other.

Yun Qing did not quite agree with this statement from Lei Jianping, but it was difficult to refute. As for whether or not to cultivate the realm of movement techniques, that was ultimately a decision for himself to make.

Under the offensive of the Xiang Army, Wang Zhanyuan's troops retreated in succession. The only notable exception was Sun Chuanfang's Hubei unit, which saw mixed results in its battles against the Xiang Army. However, Hubei had long been in arrears with military pay, and morale was generally low. Zhao Hengxi's Xiang Army pushed even deeper into the heart of Hubei.