Chapter 20: The Veins Remain Hidden

Wang Lin’s internal energy, which had long been stagnant, acted like a fish finding water once he activated the Tyrant Heaven True Technique. It greedily absorbed the energy, growing stronger bit by bit. Such a long-lost speed of cultivation—a genius-level progression—was something Wang Lin had not experienced since his cultivation was crippled. As pieces of Geng-metal spiritual energy were consumed, the intensity of the Heaven True Technique’s practice flared, and a strange sensation began to emerge in his mind. He had entered a state of flow...

Lei Dachui, retracing his steps, felt increasingly uneasy. He realized that despite walking for a long time, he had not yet reached the exit, and the path he was currently on seemed unfamiliar.

After listening to a few whispers from his sister, Nie Lingtian’s expression shifted between stormy and clear. Suddenly, he grinned, his eyes revealing undisguised, raw cruelty and viciousness. Without any visible preparation, he flickered and arrived beside Xiao Nu and his two companions, transforming instantly into a wisp of light smoke that drifted gracefully around them.

Once Dilinzi brought Xiao Nu and the others back onto the patrol ship and they soared away from Fragrant Valley, they looked down at the earth below, where the figures of dwarves could be seen bustling everywhere.

Boom! A monstrous killing intent surged forth, the powerful shockwave overturning massive boulders and kicking up chaotic clouds of dust.

Human meridians are born unobstructed; the impurities that block them are accumulated over time, hindering the flow of blood and qi.

"Die!" roared Hu Hou. His massive frame leaped high into the air, his black-furred palm clenching tightly. Bang! The air was crushed, and as he threw a punch, the atmosphere shattered, winds howled, and the sheer force caused the ground to tremble violently.

The creatures on the side of the Southern Universe cheered, their fighting spirits soaring. They shouted, "The Great Demon King is mighty!" before pursuing the retreating enemy.

Zhan Xiao sensed that Zhi Xing was about to reveal the source of her sorrow. She waited patiently and calmly, determined that even if it meant braving fire and water, she would find a solution for her.

It stood slightly shorter than the Bloodthirsty Bear, at about eight feet six inches. Its body hair was long and stiff as steel needles, dark and coarse. Its arms, when stretched out, reached six feet seven inches—far exceeding the height of a grown man.

I watched her reaction, smiled faintly, and withdrew my gaze, turning instead to Shopkeeper Li, my smile deepening.

***

Agu suddenly brought his blade down in a fierce strike. I hurriedly raised my God-Striking Staff to block, but I was no match for him. I stumbled back several steps, then landed hard on my backside.

"News from Ma Ding? Did you find the 'Chu Demon'?" Upon hearing that the news concerned Ma Ding, Liu Ming felt a jolt of alarm and asked urgently.

Just as I was feeling utterly frustrated, the man in white led them right to me. Fortunately, I reacted quickly and immediately slashed at the two specters with my Soul-Slaying Sword.

However, from beginning to end, I never felt that Princess Huaixiang had any romantic interest in me; she always maintained a polite distance. Yao Bingqian was truly overthinking it.

Yi Beihan turned to the side and began kissing her cheeks, then her lips, and her chin, one by one.

Dai Yidao was extremely greedy. With my words, he would certainly rush to the main hall, providing an extra layer of protection for my parents.

I did not reply. I was already a lamb waiting to be slaughtered; nothing I said could change my fate. Confess my identity? The old madam might spare me out of mercy, but it would not last long. Once General Yang knew, he would also see me dead.

He knew we were in England but didn't have the time to visit, so he sent us this "surprise" instead?

Driven by all the resentment and hatred I held for you, I have dragged out my miserable existence, turning myself into this ghost of a person! You ask me why? How the hell should I know what else I could be doing this for?

She hadn't meant to earlier; she had only seen how beautiful Su Ranran’s life was now, while her own son had become so decadent and cold-hearted because of her. It felt like needles piercing her heart.

Gu Anxing frowned slightly. Perhaps Su Yucheng’s extreme actions last time had left too deep an impression on her; she found herself feeling a sense of repulsion.

Zhao Tiechu didn’t get the hint and continued to watch Huang Mazi’s terrified expression with a mocking smile. When they rushed right up to him, Zhao Tiechu suddenly spun around, and the two stood face-to-face, staring each other down. The man in the lead was so startled that he stumbled and fell to the ground.

These feet were truly beautiful, meticulously cared for, smooth and delicate. Most importantly, Lady Wu must have applied some kind of perfume; just being near her, one could sense a faint, elegant fragrance.

Now, he simply wanted to drive that guy even crazier—at the very least, he needed a reason to kill him, right?

***

It wasn't just the Kui Ba Old Quasi-Emperor; all the Kui Ba clansmen had bulging eyes filled with fear and resentment. In their view, Di Huang was just here to cause trouble, to prevent their clan from passing the Emperor Tribulation. With a Great Accomplished Saint Body making trouble, even if they had a chance to become Emperors, it would be a hopeless endeavor.

Zhao Tiechu didn't answer at first; he simply tossed two cans of beef. The two men immediately forgot their duties and bent down to pick up the beef.

"Sigh! It's tricky. If you want to change the layout, this room of yours won't work. I'm afraid it’s hard to renovate." Zhang Yang pursed his lips and shook his head vigorously, acting as if he were a true Feng Shui master.

Looking into the distance, that expanse of heaven and earth was already veiled by divine light. Array patterns danced, intertwined with magical techniques and enhanced artifacts, drowning the opponent’s barrier again and again.

"Good!" The Spirit Ancestor didn't say much else, releasing a strand of pure spiritual energy that poured into Qin Tian’s internal organs, flesh, and bones. After clearing the pathways, he channeled another surge of energy into Qin Tian’s right hand.

A perfect body, as if carved from pure white jade, lay exposed before Liang Xin. He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the impulse in his heart.

They were merely ordinary bodyguards. In front of the top official of Jianghai City, they truly lacked the courage to confront her, especially since this concerned the very survival of the Du family. Anyone with a brain would not refuse Yun Meng, because not only could they not afford to oppose her, they were in no position to make decisions for the Du family.

Without Lin Feng needing to speak, Ru Yan naturally knew that this was the place to activate the teleportation array. She took the initiative to move aside and began channeling energy alongside Nu Mang.

Like an armor-piercing shell tearing through steel, Blade penetrated the glacier and emerged, seemingly hitting it head-first. But upon landing, he climbed to his feet unhurriedly, without a single injury.

The Mother of Weak Water, her divine body ten thousand feet tall, stood in the river. Her eyes were burning like fire, her killing intent intense, as if she had been waiting for this day for a very long time.

Old Woman Li tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Old Man Li couldn't sleep either; eventually, he draped a coat over his shoulders, sat up, and pulled out his pipe, smoking in the darkness.