Volume 1, Chapter 21: The Image in His Heart

Page (1/3)
It was only after the fifth bullet flew from his magazine that Chen Ye finally heard the death cry of the mother octopus.
When he first arrived in Xiangyang, Yan Er wanted to stir up trouble just as he had when he first enlisted, hoping to make a name for himself in the army. To a reckless man like Yan Er, the Jingzhou Legion was no different from any local militia.
"Ling'er, can you not even trust me?" Zhao Wuyou asked with a gentle, reassuring smile.
"Your Highness!" Although Zhao Wuyou held a high-ranking position, he felt that etiquette could not be neglected, so he dismounted and bowed immediately.
Hailan was naturally delighted to have Yongqi by her side, so they chatted at length about raising children, the conversation flowing in bits and pieces until dinnertime, when they each returned to their respective palaces.
"Veterinarian! Tell him! We agree to the terms you just mentioned! Furthermore, we will provide asylum and new identities! We can satisfy every single one of your demands!!!" Ye Wenda roared from the other end of the line.
After a flash of fire, the formation was inspected. The white figure was nowhere to be seen, which only deepened Huo Qingren's unease. Given her strength, it was unlikely she could have killed the Zhen. If the Zhen was not in the formation now, where could he have gone?
With a few quiet words, Chen Ye pinpointed the hiding spot of the speaker. Through a crack in the half-open door, he saw a brown stone slab propped up by a blue brick inside a dried-up well in the center of the farmhouse courtyard, where two pairs of shifty, gleaming eyes flashed and then vanished.
Seeing that the pass was a bit off-target, Su Rang shrugged apologetically at Van Persie, smiled, and ran back, waiting for the next opportunity.
"What have you done to Guangzong?" Zhou Yuanzong’s gaze sharpened, his presence imposing without a hint of anger. He carried the heavy weight of authority he had cultivated as the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; even after his abdication, this aura had not faded but had instead grown more profound.
Fortunately, the central square was not far away. By the time the bearded man and his two companions reached the teleportation array, the experts from the Lin family had just arrived on the battlefield.
"What is there to be afraid of? I came because I wanted to." Lin Xuan swept a casual glance across the entire courtyard, showing no regard for Sato Ryuichi.

Page (2/3)
The alien giant was too powerful. He suffered no suppression in this world, his strength having already reached the peak of the Divine Sea stage. The families began to panic, unsure of what to do.
"With so many of you, bullying a young man from our Qianjun Tower—do you really think we are so easily pushed around?"
Chen Haoran had a dream while absorbing the essence and blood of the crocodile mutant—a very strange dream.
This shock was enough to overshadow the awe of Lin Xijing suppressing the self-detonation of the Mountain and River Fan.
The three Golden Core cultivators guarding the border city did not think much of it. A stroke of luck? What a joke. Even if there were truly an opportunity within the borders of Mulan, so what?
Zhuge Tianzhu shook his head as he watched the scene, knowing clearly that Xu Meng’s mind was now in turmoil, leaving him effectively defenseless.
This Kunlun Divine Seal did more than just channel the power of the Kunlun Mountains; it directly borrowed the strength of the Kunlun Dragon Vein, transforming the seal into a azure dragon capable of suppressing all things.
Furthermore, Wang Jie discovered that Liu Yihua was truly their benefactor. Given the current situation, they might actually become government employees, for she trusted Liu Yihua’s character.
Just as Chen Yun was about to maneuver the Hook Python Sword again to strike the purple-clad man with full force after a turn, the man, wailing in pain, suddenly shouted. Enduring the bone-piercing agony, he used one hand to condense a sharp stone stalagmite, striking it against the incoming Hook Python Sword.
"No! I didn't mean to blame you! I know you did this for my own good! But Uncle Man already knows about our affair! That’s why I’m just a little worried!" Bao'er quickly covered Yue Yingfeng’s mouth before he could say more, shaking her head.
Xu Jing’s weak, pleading voice sounded more like a delicate moan to Liu Yihua’s ears. Looking at her luscious, vibrant face, Liu Yihua’s desire burned ever brighter.
He extended his right hand and tapped his index finger gently against the space before him. Instantly, the space shattered like glass. Behind it lay another space—a true void of darkness, filled with nothing but shadows, where nothing else could be found.

Page (3/3)
Duke Zhang Weixian of England had already learned of Oboi’s plan. There were supposed to be experts lying in ambush within the palace, but upon receiving this latest news, they immediately lost all confidence in Oboi.
"Bottoms up!" The Immortal in the Mist was usually a gentle person, but at this moment, he showed a rare boldness, draining his cup of wine in one breath.
Before long, Zhao Chen joined up with the people from the Demon God Palace, and then Ao Lie’s nephew, an Eastern Dragon named Ao Xu, arrived as well.
"Ouch! That hurts!" Rin, whose nose had been flicked hard by Ren Pindi, crouched down, covering her nose with teary eyes.
"Alright, you silly girl, we'll talk about the rest when we get back." Ye Zemin took the suit jacket and shirt from Tang Jingyi’s hands and, arm around the beauty, walked off the ring.
In truth, she had come to see Wang Xiu today after much deliberation; the main reason was that she had finally come to terms with things herself.
"Don't move! None of you move! If anyone comes closer, I’ll kill them!" Zhao Guodong’s eyes were bloodshot; if anyone dared to approach, he would truly fight to the death.
Looking at the battle between Xing Ming and the Frost Saint, the situation was even more difficult. Hao Ren had been at the peak of the Acquired stage for much longer than Xing Ming and had prior combat experience, which was not the case for Xing Ming.
The Fire God seemed to sense the anomaly of the fire pythons within the light curtain. Emitting a furious hiss, the fire pythons began to tremble, slowly lowering their massive heads, not daring to look any further.