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Chapter 432: A Series of Good Fortunes

After gulping down the potion in one go, Wang Gang could clearly feel the fierce medicinal power surging through his entire body, violently stimulating his meridians and dantian. At that moment, it felt as if his meridians and dantian were on fire, the pain so intense it was nearly unbearable.

Although Lin Qian had warned him beforehand, the actual pain far exceeded his expectations. As he focused inward, Wang Gang could see the purple medicinal power from the potion forcefully d...

Chapter 431: Where Did the Spiritual Energy Go?

When Barreto mentioned the red aura and how it affected the spiritual trees, both Lin Qian and Wang Gang immediately turned to look at him. They hadn’t expected him to know anything related to this matter.

Lin Qian clearly remembered that he hadn’t mentioned how the red aura affected the spiritual trees by turning their appearance into something resembling blood vessels. Yet, Barreto had brought it up on his own, which indicated that he had some knowledge about it.

"Bar...

Chapter 810: For the Sake of Face

"Is it because of Yuan Shao? Originally, we were supposed to engage Yuan Shao in battle two months later, after securing a foothold on the opposite side of the Yellow River. Is this delay due to Yuan Shao’s presence?" Liu Bei asked as he turned his head, realizing the reasoning behind Chen Xi’s plans.

"That’s part of the reason, but money also plays a role. Yet, neither of those is the main issue. The real problem is that we still have other things to build. If we commit our best ...

Chapter 809: The Great Bridge

The crowd burst into laughter, but no one thought that Liu Bei’s words were inappropriate. On the contrary, they all felt that it was perfectly fitting. After all, both Yuan Shao and Liu Bei were engaged in actions solely to irk the other side. They all knew it had no real impact—it was just to satisfy their own hearts.

"Three, two, one!" Chen Xi, staring at the dark clouds overhead, began counting down with a cold smirk. As soon as he reached one, he unleashed his maximum spiritual...

Chapter 808: The So-Called Status

Liu Bei, leading his subordinates, found a high hill from which he could spy on Yuan Shao’s camp. Upon hearing this, Yuan Shao immediately ordered a thirty-zhang (about 100 meters) mound of earth to be raised near the riverbank on his side.

Though the task sounded labor-intensive, it only took Yuan Shao's men a morning to complete. Dressed in golden armor and wielding the famous Si Zhao Sword, Yuan Shao led his civil and military officials up onto the platform to observe Liu Bei’s c...

Chapter 807: Watching Across the River

After both Yuan Shao and Liu Bei arrived in Yanzhou, they immediately gathered their civil and military officials through a series of tactical deployments. Both leaders began setting up camps without reservation. At their level, most common strategies were ineffective, and with layers of scouts patrolling, any plans of a sneak attack would cause a great deal of headache for potential attackers.

As soon as both sides reached Yanzhou, neither issued a formal challenge, opting inste...

Chapter 806: Heaven’s Will

"Do you have any evidence for your claim, Gongren?" Yuan Shao asked.

"I don't, but I find it strange that Liu Bei has the confidence to wage war on two fronts, both north and south," Dong Zhao replied, his gaze distant.

"If he doesn’t attack us, will we not attack him? Liu Bei’s campaign against Yuzhou was a move born out of necessity. Ziyuan’s strategy forced Liu Bei into fighting Yuan Shu before engaging us in battle," Xin Ping said, shaking his head.

"If it were rea...

Chapter 805: Dong Zhao

It’s no wonder that the usually composed Jia Xu would make such remarks. Without stirrups, saddles, and horseshoes, what kind of cavalry could they have? While horseshoes might not be essential in this world, the importance of saddles and stirrups had not diminished.

Without these two tools, only the most extraordinary generals could wield long weapons during cavalry charges. Even among the elite Xiliang Cavalry, only about 800 to 1,000 men could effectively use long weapons in a char...

Chapter 804: The Northern Expedition

"Please explain further, Adviser Xu," Wei Yan's words were blunt, but he leaned slightly closer to Xu Shu, showing a willingness to listen.

Back when Guo Jia served as the strategist for the northern legions, he had spent considerable effort teaching Wei Yan. Unable to change Guan Yu's ways, Guo Jia turned his focus to Wei Yan, who had a temperament similar to Guan Yu, hoping to shape him into a more refined leader.

It was clear that some progress had been made. Though Wei Yan rem...

Chapter 803: Adjustments

"Double-sided coins?" Liu Bei was momentarily stunned before realizing what Chen Xi meant. "You scoundrel, you’ve certainly mastered the art of trickery. Don’t deceive the immortals and spirits."

"I can’t even remember how many times I’ve fooled Immortal Zuo," Chen Xi muttered. Liu Bei, Jia Xu, and Li You all glanced up at the ceiling upon hearing this—were they really in the presence of immortals?

"Immortals, huh!" Jia Xu sighed. He had no reverence for such beings. Bac...

Chapter 802: Uniting the Forces

After confirming the supply list one last time, Chen Xi glanced at Jia Xu, who was sitting calmly beside him, and silently nodded.

At that moment, the entire administrative hall erupted in cheers. Guan Yu stood up immediately, his eyes slightly open as he glanced around the room. He then bowed toward Liu Bei, who was seated in the main position, resting with his eyes closed. "Elder Brother, all the supplies needed for the army are ready, and the Qing and Xu armies have arrived at...

Chapter 801: Hua Xiong's Three Talents

Liu Ye had already sensed something was wrong when unusual events occurred in Chang'an. However, because Xun Shen was watching him closely, he didn’t have a good solution. After all, in terms of wit and strategy, Liu Ye had to admit that the Xun family was full of sharp minds who were not easy to deal with.

On top of that, Hua Xiong unexpectedly awakened a Legion Talent, which completely shifted Liu Ye's focus away from the issues in Chang'an. By the time Liu Yu's letter reache...

Chapter 105: The Lihuo Academy, Borrowing the Path

"Got tired of waiting?" As soon as Long Xiao saw Zhao Xing, he knew why he had come.

"If I wait any longer, my family will get sick of me." Zhao Xing replied, "Who can bear all the emotional farewells for over a month?"

He had already had multiple farewell meals with the old Shennong officer.

And he had already said goodbye to his family many times, to the point that he was getting tired of it.

Whether things would work out or not, someone needed to give him a d...

Chapter 104: People Change Like the Seasons, Laws Have Their Own Rules!

"The balance of the five elements breaks, and in an instant, yin and yang transform into true essence, thus causing a species to change with the seasons."

"The nation's fortune governs the four seasons, and once one becomes an official, people, too, change with the seasons."

Zhao Xing flipped through a page of the Shangluo Essence of Self, suddenly coming across such a passage.

The Zong family had an extensive library, and while Zong Shichang wasn’t fond of reading,...

Chapter 103: Official Appointment, Selection, and Receiving National Fortune

The officials from the prefecture were still standing in Tianxin Square. However, their number had increased from four to sixteen, including officials responsible for the Shennong Division, the Military Division, the Engineering Workshop, and the Weaving Division.

Since the end of the civil service exam for the Shennong officers, they had been standing still like statues, awaiting the designated time to reopen the Tianxin Hall.

"Why does time feel like it's passing so slowl...

Chapter 102: The End of the Temple Examination, Results Released!

Zhao Xing crouched down to use the five-element fluctuations of the earth veins to determine the exact time.

As discussed in the last theory exam question, the five elements can correspond with the four seasons.

The fluctuations of the earth veins follow a regular pattern, which can be used to deduce the current time.

Although this is a small world, the fragments of this small world should also have earth veins.

However, the result was somewhat unexpected.

Chapter 101: A Northern Sea Island, the Centennial Phenomenon? I've Seen This Question Before!

The Great Zhou's examination system for officials culminated in the temple exam.

On the morning of February 3rd, at the hour of the rabbit (between 5 and 7 a.m.), Zhao Xing left his home and made his way to the Shennong Division.

By the third quarter of the hour, all fifteen participants had arrived, including Zong Shichang, Xiao Ze, Wen Nanxing, and Ding Shan.

Chen Shijie and the other assistant officers of the Shennong Division had been waiting for some time....

Chapter 225: The Assassination Begins!

"Everyone has their own secrets, and I am no exception," Bai Li Changqing spoke calmly.

“Hmm,” Ye Yaar was momentarily stunned before a soft smile appeared on her face.

"Please, don’t take my daughter away…"

At that moment, a commotion broke out at the entrance of the inn.

"Let’s go check it out."

Hearing the noise, Ye Yaar frowned and quickly got up to leave. Bai Li Changqing, though uninterested at first, hesitated briefly before following her ...

Chapter 224: Ye Yaar's Identity

"Where do you think you're escaping to?"

Just as the fleeing Martial King was about to take off further into the night, Bai Li Changqing’s figure suddenly appeared right in front of him!

“You…”

The Martial King's eyes widened in shock. How could his opponent have caught up so quickly? He hadn’t even felt anything, yet Bai Li Changqing was already blocking his path.

As the Martial King glanced at Bai Li Changqing's sword, he noticed a faint trace of blo...

Chapter 223: Ambushed

Discovered?

Hearing the voice, Bai Li Changqing’s pupils contracted slightly.

Whoosh—

A cold flash appeared instantly before his eyes!

He swiftly drew his sword, Jiemie.

With lightning reflexes, he blocked the strike!

Clang—

The clash of weapons resounded, creating an intense reverberation. The shadowy figure that had attacked was sent flying backward.

Bai Li Changqing, too, was pushed back but quickly steadied himself.

Withou...

Chapter 222: Moonlight City

Bai Li Changqing was carefully weaving a small bird.

"Done," he said, handing it to a young boy.

"Thank you, Brother Bai Li!" The boy beamed.

Watching the group of children happily playing with their woven animals at the door, a slight smile appeared on Bai Li Changqing's usually stoic face.

"I never expected you to have such a skill," Ye Yaar commented with a small smile.

"I used to entertain myself like this when I had nothing to do as a kid," Bai Li Cha...

Chapter 221: This Assassin Isn’t So Cold

"Big Sister Ye!"

As soon as Bai Li Changqing entered the village, a group of children ran toward them, their faces beaming with innocent smiles. The children were dressed in simple, plain clothes, but upon seeing Bai Li Changqing, they instinctively shrank back, hiding behind Ye Yaar. Their wide eyes peeked out cautiously at him.

"It's alright, this big brother won’t hurt you," Ye Yaar said gently, smiling at them.

With Ye Yaar leading the way, they entered the vill...

Chapter 225: Threatening an Emperor, The Sweet Scent of Defeat!

"Emperor Kun!!"

"We, the younger generation of the Celestial Everlasting Clan, have come to free you!"

The dozen young members of the Celestial Everlasting Clan were filled with excitement, their faces flushed with emotion. Even Qin Chuan played along, showing excitement as well.

After all, the recording stone was still rolling!

The enormous figure bound to the altar slowly raised its head.

Crack, crack...

His body was half-petrified, and as his head...

Chapter 224: Double Agents, The Celestial Everlasting Clan's Emperor!

Qin Chuan didn’t recognize the passcode.

But that didn’t matter.

He decided to give it a shot.

If his response was wrong, he could just capture this group and interrogate them. After all, none of them could defeat him.

Worth a try!

After pondering for a moment, he casually responded with, "Perseverance leads to victory."

Whoosh!

The air suddenly grew still. The black-robed youth who had just passed by Qin Chuan stopped in his tracks.

...

Chapter 223: A Kindred Spirit?

The Immortal Herb Secret Realm was a place meant for Saint cultivators below the Fifth Heaven to train.

Those above the Fifth Heaven had a hard time entering.

In fact, in the vast expanse of Chiming Territory, there were many higher-level secret realms, some of which were opening around the same time.

But Qin Chuan chose the Immortal Herb Secret Realm.

Mainly because of... cultivation!

Qin Zi’s current cultivation level was only at the Third Heaven of th...

Chapter 222: A Path Paved by Your Father!

In the sky, Qin Chuan remained in his invisible state.

He watched as Qin Zi returned to Ziyun Academy but decided not to show himself. The timing was just too suspicious.

If he showed up right after Qin Zi returned, people would surely start wondering where he had been all this time. It would be hard to avoid suspicion.

So, he decided to stay away from Ziyun Academy for a while.

This "sick leave" was the perfect opportunity to travel around the Nine Heavens Cont...

Chapter 221: Your Father, He...

Almost instantly, Jin Zhi’s face turned beet red, and, shockingly, steam began to billow out of his nostrils and ears as though he were a boiling pot!

“What…?”

Qin Zi stood there, utterly dumbfounded.

“I need to cool off!”

Jin Zhi shouted and leaped from the flying vessel, plummeting like a meteor into a small, blue lake below.

“Boom! Boom! Boom!”

The moment he hit the water, the lake erupted in massive explosions, sending fish and sh...

Chapter 340: The Essence Relic

Haytes squinted his eyes as he asked, "Who is this 'it' you're talking about? I suggest you tell us everything you know!"

As he spoke, Haytes took a step to the side, increasing the distance between himself and Rhett, while casting a more suspicious gaze towards Rhett. It was obvious now—what Rhett had just used was the Essence of Vibration. There was no way Haytes could be mistaken about that. But the original Veras was a Water Saint Magus; how could he possibly wield the Esse...

Chapter 339: A Cloud of Suspicion

Rhett couldn't help but scream internally. No wonder the person on the right looked somewhat familiar, even though the face on the left was entirely unfamiliar. After hearing the name, everything clicked. During the battle at the canyon front, a traitor from the Greil Kingdom named Sherman had repeatedly sabotaged them from the shadows. Thankfully, with the help of simulations, Rhett managed to counter these plots each time, avoiding unnecessary casualties. Ultimately, Sherman was corn...

Chapter 338: Sherman? Is He Sherman?

Tap, tap.

Accompanied by the soft sounds of switches being turned and alchemical flasks being capped, Manu approached Rhett with a bottle of fiery red potion in hand. A calm, confident smile graced his face as he said:

"As expected, Rhett, I've successfully crafted the Fire Bath Potion. Indeed, as a mid-level alchemical potion, the difficulty has significantly increased. Not only are the steps much more complex, but the number of materials required has also multipl...