Chapter Two: Seizing the Future That Rightfully Belongs to One's Nation Ahead of Time (6.2K words, requesting monthly votes)

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While it might not be enough to restrain a Great Cultivator, it would certainly present some obstacles. Given even this brief window of time, before the two of them could even maneuver their flying swords, the soldiers in the distance would have enough time to react.
Should she dare to act rashly, arrows would be unleashed instantly, shattering her completely and scattering her soul into nothingness.
Though his eyes were hidden behind sunglasses, one could guess from his tone that he must be feeling extremely astonished.
"Their target is Dao cultivation and Ling'er; why would they surround us?" asked the same young man as before.
Hearing this, the heads of the Yan, Zhang, and Liu families realized that the Envoy was already aware of the preceding events and did not seem to mind them, which put their minds at ease.
Stepping out of the car with Lin Mu'an, Fang Yuan felt a bit stage-frightened by the sea of people before him, and he turned to ask Lin Mu'an beside him.
With this thought, Ye Feng’s mind was churned by turbulent waves, sending a sense of terror through every bone and fiber of his being.
"Master!" Genesis said to Liu Bang earnestly, as if executing some sacred mission.
The subordinate of the Black Feather Clan broke into a cold sweat; clearly, the Black Flag had given a strict order not to intervene, yet now he was being blamed for it.
Had they their battle energy, such a bone cage would never have been able to trap Lian Hua and Li Ao, but unfortunately, with their energy depleted, they were helpless against it.
Regrettably, Cheng Tianjiao himself remained entirely unaware of this; lacking relevant knowledge and training, he did not even possess the most basic awareness. It is likely that the "Blood of the Mad Lion" had never been activated at all.
The age of the Elves had come to an end; to cling to it stubbornly would only keep the continent of Tanris stagnant. In comparison, humans had fared far better than the Elves.

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"Lian Yan, she..." Liu Dezhong began to stutter, torn over whether or not he should speak of the matter.
The disciples of the Famous Sword Villa tensed, fearing that Su Fan was about to strike at them; the dozens of them braced themselves for resistance.
However, I can no longer call it "Wave-Slayer." I should give it a new name—what would be good?
Since the nanny lived at my eldest uncle’s house, she was cared for by that family in the mornings and evenings. As for the daytime, Yue Fu’s family left Zhao Lan to look after her, while for the Yang sisters, it was naturally Yang Tao who came to assist. The third aunt had already left, so her house was surely handled by the third uncle, and the fourth uncle's house by the fourth aunt.
His heart was far from calm; he had always wanted to kill Su Fan, never expecting that Su Fan would be this powerful.
The disciples of the Thunder Martial Sect whispered among themselves, but Lei Ming showed no reaction, focusing solely on his meditation, though his aura fluctuated between strong and weak.
Of course, from Li Tianyang’s perspective, he was still somewhat unaccustomed to the seagoing vessels currently being produced at the Bengang Shipyard.
After a bout of fighting, Lin Ziyang had expended forty percent of her power. However, for a Demon-Jiang such as her, this meant nothing, as she could recover in less than a minute.
The shadowy figure stood there like a pillar reaching to the heavens, giving an unshakable impression. No one could see his face. After the two sides confronted each other for a moment, a sharp screech erupted from the mist surrounding the shadow.
Lian Xiang feared that Chang Gu Qicai might go out and talk nonsense, affecting Ji Lingruo! Ji Lingruo had already done a great favor for Lian Xiang, and he felt he could not let her be implicated in this matter.
Of course, she did not know if the other party recognized her, but she knew that the old woman was the mother of the famous Shanghai performer, Boss Kou Junliu.
Suddenly, in the darkness of the woods ahead, a pair of blood-red eyes, as large as lanterns, appeared before their eyes. Immediately, two beams of blood-colored light shot out from those enormous eyes toward Wu Hao and his companion. The red-bearded elder was instantly enraged by the incoming crimson light.

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"There." Following Yu Fengwu’s words, Ye Feng turned around. His eyes lit up; having just soaked in the hot spring, Yu Fengwu possessed a unique charm. Her long hair, slightly damp, lay behind her head; her pretty face looked fresh and natural, like a lotus rising from the water. Her beautiful eyes were slightly hazy, her cherry lips soft and pink, exuding an enchanting allure.
They reacted this way because Lu Tianxiang had emerged. This new addition to the Nightmare organization, codenamed Saint Dragon, had stepped out of the interference cave. His powerful mental energy blanketed the entire Nightmare headquarters. Upon sensing his mental energy level, everyone wore that same blank expression.
"Slow down!" A heavy voice drifted slowly from the stone steps, instantly drowning out all other sounds below. Everyone held their breath, each looking up at the figure behind the black curtain; this was the first time their Palace Master had spoken.
"Damn it, it's so chaotic; what on earth is going on with you people?" I asked, unable to bear this tangled mess of relationships any longer.
Hearing Xia Zixuan’s words, Bai Yunhao almost laughed out loud. Stealing her herbs? If those herbs were put on the market, even a beginner alchemist wouldn't buy them. People would even feel they were just taking up space if given away for free. Would he steal them?
I grew angry upon hearing this again. Why did this old ghost insist that I go in? I was very displeased and asked him angrily, "You’ve been in before; why don't you go in with Daoist Wang Yi now?"
That autumn, after the provincial examinations in Beizhili concluded, a scandal spread through the scholarly circles of the capital.
Although the Old Madam had the heart to investigate the poisoning of Madam Sun, she did not want to stir up turmoil in the General’s backyard, so she did not bring it to light. Most of the servants were unaware that the masters were still struggling with the matter, assuming it had passed, and their tense nerves gradually relaxed, returning to their original state.