Volume One, Chapter Seventeen: Either a Gambler or a Criminal

Although the two spoke casually, their hearts were filled with joy, clearly pleased by Lin Peng’s praise.

Though all wore formal suits, those three men were so outstanding that Gao Ziyu was left far behind.

At this moment, he knew that without showing some real strength, not only would the mission fail, but he might even be trapped in this forsaken place.

If Ray had explained from the start, it would have made Zan Slark suspect he was trying to cover something up, or even think Ray was insincere.

He sighed deeply. “Weiyang, now that you know the truth, what do you intend to do next?” This was his greatest concern.

“Then I shall be the chieftain of the wild, and you, the chieftain’s wife—ha ha…” Ray laughed heartily, his mood light.

Upon hearing this, Gaia calmed down, shooting a harsh glare at Dean, then turned away, refusing to engage further—out of sight, out of mind.

Meanwhile, seeing Rongrong leave with Chiyou and Xuanyuan, leaving only Xingchen to maintain the formation, Qian Yun and Qin Wei’s expressions grew serious as a blood-red light enveloped them both. Like a crimson sphere, it surged forward and in an instant stood before Xingchen.

Dugu Shuqin tossed aside her black umbrella, gripping her long sword tightly with both hands. If she could, she would have preferred not to reveal this weapon—it was one of her trump cards. But under the current circumstances, she had no choice.

She had reached Guo Ding’s side when she heard the celebrant loudly declare, “Bow to heaven and earth.” The bridesmaids were about to support her in the bow when a sudden exclamation rang out, followed by a rush of wind as a figure appeared before her.

They had labored for over two months, working day and night, only to produce a half-finished product. Meanwhile, the New World not only launched a new game but, most vexingly, it was a free game.

However, because the university wasn’t prestigious, he encountered many difficulties finding a job, and none of the positions he found were satisfactory.

This was not energy for cultivation, but energy directly converted to raise levels.

Even the beauty wounded by the rose thorns had left. Though her hand was injured, the wound on her heart ran deeper.

He was a robot, precise in data control; if he claimed to have reached the peak of dark energy, he was certainly not far off.

From their Weibo interactions, this was clear. Especially among young idols like Huayang, Xu Chaowei, Zhang Yufan, Liu Qianqian, and others, their millions to tens of millions of fans frequently mentioned this game.

Like Ebony, Mogu Gu was also a Uheng cavalry commander who rose from the bottom and achieved the rank of a thousand cavalry captain, an elite among the Uheng. Compared to Ebony, Mogu Gu’s only shortcoming was never having the chance to join Qiuliju’s personal guards, the inner circle of Qiuliju’s forces.

Therefore, Li Zhuo began strenuous exercises in water—actually swimming—deep underwater, enduring pressures many times greater than normal.

Whether the “Four Emperors” from the original One Piece story would see casualties was something even Chu Yi, a time traveler, couldn’t imagine.

It wasn’t that Zhuang Fan disliked the two sisters, but having witnessed too much moral coercion in the human realm, he was quite averse to such matters.

This decision was made after unified discussion among the three leaders of East China. Lin Yuanfan’s potential and strength deserved attention. Extending a significant olive branch was their utmost effort.

The Yellow Emperor had come but failed; even the mighty Heavenly Emperor could not break through. Chu Wangxian could only curse under his breath.

Their appearance was very similar to humans, except a ring of pale white fur circled their ears, making them look fluffy and adorable. Behind them, three tails resembling plush toys swayed anxiously.

The Golden Crow being devoured was the work of Qiuyue’s group. Now that Song Fei had disappeared, might they be involved as well?

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Yu Ming held a highly prestigious position on the Azure Star. Only two others held equivalent ranks: one was the Star Representative, the top administrative leader; the other, the Star Guard, a powerful figure managing military affairs, overseeing the guardians.

At this moment, Xu Xie also made a resolute decision. There was no turning back today. The only option was to assist Wang Renfu in severely wounding or killing Lin Yuanfan. Though the chances were slim, it was better than passively awaiting death.

Humans were peculiar creatures. When their emotions reached a certain point, or they were in a particular atmosphere, their rationality often plummeted, causing them to commit acts unimaginable in their sober moments.

These two were among the elite at Yilan High School, proud and ambitious. Few were worthy of their attention.

Lin Shao didn’t know what had happened at Isa’s place, but upon reflection, the energy shockwave from earlier must have reached there, allowing them to witness something incredible.

Though the Xida region was lost, the Portuguese, who had long profited from inactivity, were reluctant to engage in a fight with the English, especially given their similar strength.

Of course, these were minor matters. The real point was that Ye Qiu invested two hundred million to establish Jiang Yue Group with Jiang Xiyue. Perhaps this company was Ye Qiu’s true major enterprise.

Suddenly, cold light filled the sky; each jagged edge emitted layers of magic. Colorful lights blossomed with every spell, instantly creating myriad phenomena. The surrounding mist was stirred by his strike, his true energy guiding the magic, causing the spells to manifest countless forms.

There were tens of millions of cancer patients worldwide. Even if he could cure several a day, there were still too many. Moreover, it consumed vast amounts of spiritual energy; it was not as simple as others imagined.

Edward wore a golden robe adorned with a purple cloak, appearing strikingly magnificent.