Volume One, Chapter 55: The Breakthrough Opportunity

This time, everyone shared a tacit understanding, keeping silent. No one grew furious over anyone else's mistakes or deaths, nor did they bicker over whose fault it was. All they could do now was give it one final, desperate push.

In Guo Dalu's grand layout, Zhuang Rushun of the Earth Sect and Song Chanfeng of the Heaven Sect were undoubtedly the two most crucial pivot points, serving as the true stepping stones for Shi Xuanqing to establish his doctrine of "challenging the even stronger."

Thinking of White Impermanence's lazy demeanor, perhaps, as King Yama had said, he really was the one who abducted Black Impermanence.

"Big Bear, let's break our contract." Yue Xueyi sat on the ground, looking at Big Bear through the barrier of the plane gate. She realized that Big Bear simply could not enter the plane gate. Even though they were on the same world line, she and Big Bear would eventually be separated by a vast ocean, making it utterly impossible to meet.

Shielded by Zhao Gao's "Song of Righteousness," she pushed her "Fierce Qi Encouragement" beyond the tenth level. The dazzling speed of her attacks turned the temporarily excavated pit into a blur of afterimages. Operating at full capacity, she had become like a whirlwind.

Hearing a soldier report that someone outside the stronghold wished to see him, Xue Ning's gaze narrowed slightly. He could not imagine who would ask to communicate with him at a time like this.

Yet, lifting the doorway curtain for her young master and guiding the way—tasks not strictly necessary in situations where enemy personnel might be present—Cordelia still felt obliged to put on a show.

More crucially, Zhao Gao made no territorial demands whatsoever, which was the most unacceptable part for Charles VII, who was desperately longing to reclaim his throne as the King of France.

A pile of snacks was pressing down unceremoniously on Guo Dalu. As a non-fragile item, the "soap" was naturally relegated to the very bottom of the plastic bag, accidentally making him the man at the very bottom of the food chain?

"Alright, leave this matter to you, Ah Jian, and Zezi. Tomorrow I'll enhance your strength, and we'll start the operation on Tuesday." Nodding, Xing Luo agreed.

Mo Li did not leave immediately. His spiritual awareness lingered constantly over the mountain village, as if searching for the source of this destructive aura, yet there was no trace to be found—it seemed to have faded away naturally. Amidst the ruins of the village, however, he sensed several graves.

This place was no place to linger; take the advantage and run! Although the two paths of enemies had retreated, once they came to their senses, they would undoubtedly launch a frantic counterattack.

Reason Two: No one else dared to be entrusted with this task. Why? Because they feared the plan-obsessed planner could not endure such a blow. If there was a plan and she was excluded from it, she would inevitably fall ill and suffer all over. How could anyone bear to watch her suffer? Thus, just to keep her from falling ill, it had to be handed over to her.

This older flight attendant possessed a high level of professional competence. Even with Ye Tian's keen discernment, he could not detect a single trace of impatience on her face.

Chatting and laughing along the way, Xinmin City soon came into view. Seeing the three characters "Xinmin City" on the gate tower, the most excited of all was Li Xu! He had seen plenty of large cities, but entering a major city in the Underworld was a first. With Hong Yi and the others paving the way, Li Xu naturally had no need to present his own token.

Jiang Lei stood to the side, watching helplessly as her elder sister and brother-in-law were about to be handcuffed and taken away. Though anxious, she felt utterly helpless, having no idea what to do.

Volibear's combat capability was inferior to Darius', yet relying on the Eye of Wisdom and the power of Righteous Glory, he restrained Kratos' movements, making every attack or defense of Kratos appear constrained and awkward. With the slightest carelessness, Kratos would suffer an onslaught from Volibear.

Looking at the person who had appeared before him, Ye Tian was slightly stunned. Bai Yifei? Why had this fellow popped up as well? He hadn't seen this guy since the last time he raced Di Zhihao on behalf of Gao Fei. It seemed this fellow still held quite a deep grudge against him.

"Who else could that bitch be? She has no real skills, relying entirely on her son's status to rise—Long Xiaotian's mother. After Long Xiaotian met with disaster, she felt the crisis and sought powerful external support from who knows where. Who would have guessed how that wretch hooked up with the Second Young Master Wushuang?" Lady Zhao said.

In fact, it wasn't just her; even several of her sisters recognized some of it, all taught by that mother.

Closing his eyes, Luo Yi tapped his fingers rhythmically on the table. A moment later, a familiar figure sat down before him and picked up the juice on the table to drink.

Facing the erratic, back-and-forth leaping of Lu Siheng, the alien creature locked onto her with energy and swatted her flying with a single palm.

Yet no one offered him an explanation. When he sought out Du Kaio, the reply was that Teacher Rui had gone traveling and they would have to wait for his return.

Nor was this the reason for a failure to escape; rather, Luo Yi was simply unsuited for protective work. Her abilities belonged to the auxiliary category, and close-quarters combat, protection, and reconnaissance fell outside her realm of proficiency.

"Gene damage, nearing collapse, not much time left." Angel Yunyan said faintly, feeling no fear of death.

Fortunately, at that moment, Metagross's Psychic had already struck. Even with a gap of a major rank, the type advantage still caused Infernape to stumble.

Tang Qian at least needed to scout out that Japanese army unit near the Pagoda Mountain Ninja troops! The Japanese cavalry were already stationed in Lijiabu, which meant the obstacles along the Pingyao-Fenyang line were no longer an issue for the Japanese.