Volume 1, Chapter 39: He Wept

The palace doors suddenly swung open, the long-awaited sound causing Nanrong Ning to stir ever so slightly.

Although the hottest part of the day had passed, many of them were dehydrated from sweating so profusely; even Huang Mao felt his throat parched and dry. It was clear that Li Shuaixin wanted to drive them out, but that was no longer an option. Was there some substance other than crystal armor that could help humans resist the Weak Water? Or did this man possess some cultivation technique that could withstand its erosion?

After the Emperor departed, the Empress could no longer stand; she swayed and began to fall backward, saved only by Qing'er, who caught her from behind. He understood that everyone had their own habits; given Bai Ziyang’s exceptional medical skills, it was perfectly normal for him to be unwilling to take on certain patients. According to family ties, this security captain was a distant cousin of the former chairman of the Iron Hammer Company. Seeing that Meng An could grant rewards, some players plucked up the courage to accept tasks before slipping away.

Li Ruowei had thought she was growing closer to Ye Xuan, only to find that he had taken the initiative to start a relationship with Tuan Tuan. Her once fierce and menacing expression instantly turned somewhat aggrieved. They were all brought in by the security captain, and within the Iron Hammer Company, they recognized only him as their immediate superior.

Wu Qian stared at the names on the golden parchment, his eyes widening as a flash of surprise crossed his heart. Fang Yao, meanwhile, was stunned; the soldier and general armors were his greatest trump cards, which he had never shared with anyone. He had not expected his teacher to know of them.

With everything prepared, they awaited only the final push. All the students were filled with anticipation for the college entrance examination, feeling both nervous and excited. Zhang Er walked to the village chief’s door, intending to knock, but the door swung open at his touch. He thought to himself that it was just as well and decided to sneak in to assess the situation.

"That goes without saying," Queen Mother of the West remarked. "Back when the Xuanyuan clan battled Chiyou, they secured the favorable position of the legitimate Nine Provinces. The fortunes of all sects were tied to this, and it was only by seizing the Nine Provinces and thus obtaining the mandate of Heaven that they could defeat Chiyou." She spoke of the great wars in the primordial era, noting that only those who occupied the Nine Provinces were considered legitimate and truly destined by Heaven.

After arriving in Qinhuangdao, with the help of Elder Xu, the local government arranged housing for Luo Ran and found work for his wife. However, because Luo Ran suffered from many internal injuries, their household—though not without income—was far from wealthy, especially with the added burden of caring for his brother and sister-in-law, making their days quite frugal.

With tactical deployments finalized, Maldini led all the players onto the team bus. As it slowly made its way toward San Siro/Meazza, Milan fans followed along the entire route, singing loudly, waving flags, and cheering.

You Yitian’s explanation did not convince Youshang. He did not believe a Gold Fighter could be so clumsy as to trip over his own feet! You Yitian was clearly stalling for time, having likely guessed the weakness that the Yakang phantom beast could not assist him for long.

Mountains, each tens of thousands of light-years high, rose abruptly from the ground, with endless chaotic currents swirling between them. Barcelona’s newly substituted center-back, Oleg, showed great ambition; as the second half began, he repeatedly intercepted Xiaodong and Shevchenko, thwarting several Milan attacks and putting Rijkaard on the sidelines at ease.

And his previous act of saving her had seemed entirely reflexive, a matter of instinct... Had she been misunderstanding Wei Chengye all along?

"Zhuo Long, you have a more important task," Bai Que'er said gently. "Take Zhang Wei and rescue my sisters and these children. Protect our master well."

Yinguomang couldn't help but glance at him, though she said nothing more. "Let us go find Chief Shan!" she said, before turning and hurrying away.

Xiao Xiao was taken aback, but before him, Huo Yiyao had already closed her eyes, stood on tiptoes, and pursed her crimson lips. A group of people began to weep, calling out for their parents, and soon the entire snow wall was filled with the sound of sobbing.

Though it seemed cruel, in a world where one would starve to death without food, the players naturally hoped for as much as they could get. The two brothers cleared the puddle in a few swift motions and continued searching upstream along the pond. Soon, Hutou and Tietou joined the group, and together, the two men and two beasts headed upstream.

[Triggered Main Quest 1: Assassinate the King of Qin; Success Reward: One volume of Awakening Realm martial arts; No penalty for failure.]

Hearing this, Xiao Xiao fixed his gaze upon her. Ding Qing’s eyes no longer darted away; she looked at him with resolution and solemnity.

At this moment, Cang Hai was discussing matters with Guan Qidong and his two senior fellow apprentices. The topic was the village planning, and Cang Hai was currently seeking their advice on some difficult points he couldn't resolve.

Perhaps sensing Chitian’s departure, Kui Shan’s heart skipped a beat, and he felt an instant sense of unease.

A strange cry from Ghost Head left Zhu Yanji and her two companions looking troubled, whereas Xiao Mian felt a sense of relief.

Scanning with his divine sense, Zheng Feng’s expression changed—they were Golden Core mid-stage cultivators, and two of them at that. He hadn't been confident in defeating Iron Hand alone, let alone with another, so without a second thought, Zheng Feng turned to flee.

Sun Jian’s aura began to rise from his left ankle, surging continuously and propelling his strength to new heights. The result was a breakthrough in his cultivation realm that made Sun Yi burn with envy.

On an unseen plane, as Shen Zang pointed his finger, countless threads of order layered upon Young Master Lengjian, pressing down until he could not move.

"It is a new cocktail I researched, specifically for you, Sect Master." Melinda ignored Chu Nan’s bone-chilling gaze and began mixing the drink. After she had been successfully turned, her request for a fully stocked wine cabinet had been met.

Even if Fenghuo did not strike directly, now that Ye Xiu had appeared, he would certainly not let Black Stone go. The only reason he hadn't moved himself was to test Fenghuo’s methods.

Zeng Zhe arranged for Uncle Moli’s family of three to stay in an office. Su Lie went to bury his parents, while the others continued to track the whereabouts of Cheng Shu and her group.

Ye Luoshao wanted to stand and pursue, but she was powerless to do so; she could only watch helplessly as the heavily wounded Azazel was carried away to safety.