Chapter 42 - Nightmare Calamity, Lu Ruby
"Careful, Little Lu."
Raphael hissed as he slithered out of the lift with Lu Jade trailing close behind. Four heavy crates were balanced precariously on his back. It was an uncomfortable feeling, but nothing compared to the crushing fear gripping his core. They were now inside the enemy's fortress, mere feet away from the heart of power itself.
They shadowed the lead guard while keeping their heads low to avoid unwarrante...
2024-10-19 00:35:56 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 41 - Infiltration Phase 1
“Hissssss….”
“This view is something.”
From their perch atop a resplendent balcony adorned with cascading vines and beautiful flowers, Lu Jade and Raphael gazed upon a sight that captured the grandeur and power of Lu Ignis, the Bronze Serpent Emperor.
Before them, nestled amidst emerald hills and a labyrinth of golden pathways, stood the Heavenly Imperial Palace—a colossal spherical structure, spanning miles in...
2024-10-19 00:35:47 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 40 - Human Washers
A vibrant landscape unfolded before Raphael and Lu Jade as they slithered deeper into Lu Ignis's vibrant domain. Golden pathways weaved through fields of enormous, fragrant blossoms that released intoxicating scents. Towering structures crafted from wood and mud, designs adorned with carvings depicting ancient serpent lore, reached for the sky. Lush vegetation carpeted the rolling hills and valleys, while clear streams meandered through this serpe...
2024-10-19 00:35:38 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 321 - Captains’ Meeting
Within three days, the Gotei 13 managed to restore order to the Seireitei. Of course, restoring a semblance of peace only took a few hours.
After Aizen, Gin, and Tōsen left, the chaos subsided.
After all, they were all seasoned Shinigami. They knew that once Aizen, who had drawn the attention of the captains, escaped to Hueco Mundo, the captains would turn their focus on them.
If they continued to cause trouble, the capta...
2024-10-18 17:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 325 - Seven Stars Prayer
The second Great Jin Immunity Talisman crumbled to dust in Fan Li’s hand.
He was heartbroken, but there was nothing he could do. He glanced one last time at Zhou Yu, frozen in ice, then the holographic projection shifted.
The final talisman. The Seven Stars Prayer Formation.
A scene beyond Fan Li’s wildest imaginings appeared.
Within the formation, a miniature world had been created. It resembled an ancient battle...
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Chapter 143 - The Reverie / Part 2
Hachinosu, training grounds.
While the Reverie was taking place in Mary Geoise, the meeting itself had little to do with those who weren't in the upper echelons of power. The crew members of Twilight continued their usual routines.
The training grounds, built within the island, were no exception.
Though spacious, it was always crowded with those honing their skills.
The Valkyries, a unit composed solely of women, we...
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Chapter 320 - That Glance
After hearing Yoruichi Shihōin's words of comfort to Soi Fon, the captains present all looked away.
Please, Yoruichi Shihōin. Some things were better left unsaid.
Once they were spoken aloud, it would only make things awkward.
Who was Yoruichi Shihōin?
The former head of the Shihōin Clan, one of the four great noble families.
Even if they arrested her and threw her in prison, she could easily walk free that very ni...
2024-10-17 17:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 39 - The Mission
“Woah…”
“Unbelievable…”
Raphael and Lu Jade stared at their new serpentine forms in disbelief. Qi Hawk’s ‘Reality Thwart – Prosopagnosia’ had worked wonders. Those golden hooves and emerald scales had been replaced with an imposing black hide. It felt oddly comforting, these new, slick scales.
Raphael slithered experimentally, marveling at how easy it was to move those muscles through this body. It reminded him ...
2024-10-16 17:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 142 - The Reverie / Part 1
Over 150 nations across the globe were affiliated with the World Government.
The Reverie was a council composed of 50 kings from those nations, gathered in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise.
The criteria for participation weren't clearly defined, but it was common knowledge that only those possessing a certain level of national power were invited.
Military strength, economic power, political influence… The forms of power var...
2024-10-16 17:00:10 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 324 - A Subject’s Loyalty
The Great Chu army halted its advance. They were now less than fifty miles from the Three Kingdoms’ camps. But Fan Li didn’t press them to continue. He knew that no more military reports would arrive.
The last report had been sent by a Fan Clan spy embedded in Yunzhou City. The man had died from his injuries, his mission incomplete.
There was only one person in the Chu army who could gather more information – Wu Gang, th...
2024-10-16 17:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 319 - Anti-Membrane
Facing Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto’s attack, a smile touched Aizen’s lips. He didn't seem to care.
Because, in Yamamoto’s eyes, Captain Ailin was Sōsuke Aizen!
As expected—
“Wait—”
“Head-Captain Yamamoto!”
“Captain Ailin!”
Amidst the captains’ shocked exclamations, Yamamoto’s attack wasn’t directed at Aizen, but at Captain Ailin!
“Oh?”
Ailin glanced at Aizen. He ha...
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Chapter 38 - Qi Hawk’s Bargain
Within the grand hall of the Imperial Wind Palace, Emperor Qi Hawk’s imposing form sat upon a throne crafted from pure gold and studded with glittering amethysts. The throne rested atop a raised dais of white jade.
He braced his feathered head against his right hand while tilting his head slightly, exuding an air of calm confidence that only those who have lived and battled for millennia could truly appreciate and replicate. But bene...
2024-10-15 18:25:37 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 37 - A Dubious Invitation
"For now… we are safe," Raphael sighed contentedly. The adrenaline from that brutal fight with the Venom Tail Vipers slowly subsided.
He stretched his massive legs, then looked around the clearing with satisfaction. The silence, broken only by the rustling leaves and distant screeches of fleeing serpents, it was music to his ears. He had survived another ordeal.
"I can't believe those fools really thought they could take me," ...
2024-10-15 18:25:29 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 323 - The Ruthlessness of War
Upon Yunzhou City’s walls, the banners had changed. The Great Ming’s dragon flag fluttered in the wind, a symbol of imperial authority.
But the city itself was a scene of devastation. Buildings were destroyed. Blood stained the streets. This once-great stronghold of the Great Ming’s northern frontier, after enduring countless battles, was now in ruins.
Three heads hung upon the city walls.
Xiahou Mao's face was f...
2024-10-15 17:00:31 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 318 - The Hōgyoku
BOOM!
A golden slash cleaved through the air, nearly splitting Sōkyoku Hill in two.
“That spiritual pressure… is that…”
“Zaraki?”
Sensing the golden slash and the ferocious spiritual pressure emanating from Sōkyoku Hill, those who were still fighting within the Seireitei paused and looked up.
Within a dense forest, wind and lightning raged, tearing through the ancient trees.
Two figures clashed ami...
2024-10-15 17:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 36 - True Jade Serpent
CRACK!
"Yield, you serpent scum!" Bat General Kong slammed the tip of his spear into Lu Pin’s flesh and pinned him against the rocky ground.
While coughing blood, Lu Pin’s fangs dripped with venomous fear as he stared up at his oppressor. It was a confrontation he had never prepared for in his dreams.
“You’re just a bat! And I’m…"
For a fleeting moment, both adversaries seemed to forget their duel. They invo...
2024-10-14 17:11:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 141 - The Empire
There existed a nation known as the Rommel Empire.
Located about half a day's journey from Hachinosu, Twilight's base of operations, it was one of the most powerful nations in the Grand Line, and the fastest-growing country in the world.
This wasn't simply because of its vast territory.
The Rommel Empire had forged a strong alliance with Twilight even before Kanata became a Warlord, establishing itself as a global economic powerhou...
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Chapter 322 - Battle Report
In Peng City, within the Dragon God Palace, Fan Li received a system notification.
"Ding!
Major event detected: Wanli's Northern Expedition!
As the true power behind the Great Chu throne, your actions will influence the event’s outcome.
Please decide whether to send troops to support the Three Kingdoms Alliance.
Choosing [Support] will grant you three random first-rank Heaven-grade spirit treasures.
Choosing ...
2024-10-14 17:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 35 - Who Is Little Bitch?
Boom! BOOM! BOOM!
The peaceful tranquility of Black Wind Ridge was shattered as hundreds of winged shadows descended upon the serpent assassins. Guts and gore splattered as fangs met claws, wings buffeted scales, and screeches of fury resounded.
This wasn't a one-sided massacre, the serpent assassins weren't pushovers! They fought back with ferocity, meeting the bat horde blow-for-blow as they unleashed a torrent of venomous fan...
2024-10-13 22:27:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 34 - Evolution Is Scary
“Hisss!”
“Damn those persistent bastards!”
Raphael barreled through the dense forest of Black Wind while awkwardly dodging rocks and swerving around sentient trees who mumbled complaints about the reckless bull trampling their roots.
"Can't you be more careful, you lummox?! Some of us have been here for centuries, minding our own business!”
Raphael didn't bother responding. Survival, for now, was his priority...
2024-10-13 22:26:49 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 321 - Borrowing Ah Chang
“The Crown Prince is hereby appointed as the Great General of the Northern Expedition. He is granted the golden seal of a general and command of three hundred thousand Wolf Troops. He shall depart on a set date and march towards Yunzhou.”
This simple imperial edict held a subtle change in wording that only the most astute officials of the Great Ming would notice.
Previously, when Wanli had journeyed to Yunzhou, he had been gr...
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Chapter 317 - Zaraki Arrives
The captain of the Ninth Division had arrived and attacked the three lieutenants trying to save Shino Madarame. If Retsu Unohana still couldn’t understand Kaname Tōsen's stance, she would be a fool.
“My apologies, Lord Aizen. I arrived late and nearly allowed these people to disturb you. Please forgive me.”
After striking down the three lieutenants, Tōsen didn’t defend himself against Unohana’s possible attack. Instead, h...
2024-10-13 17:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 33 - The Void Emperor Calamity
Lava dripped from Lu Ignis’s scales that sizzled and hissed as it struck the earth. This was a tangible manifestation of the rage that boiled within him. The moisture in the air around him evaporated in an instant, leaving a hazy trail of steam in the sky.
“Qi Hawk! I warned you! Get those pathetic feathers out of my way! I have unfinished business here!” His hiss was like a thunderclap that reverberated through those mount...
2024-10-12 23:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 140 - Red Hair
About a month had passed since Robin set sail with Pedro and Zepo as her bodyguards.
Olivia, who had initially been moping in the corner of Kanata's office, had finally pulled herself together and returned to her research.
Then, one day, Kanata received an urgent message from one of her subordinates at the harbor.
“This is Harbor Management!”
“Did something happen?”
“Pirates! It’s the Red Hair Pirates! We can ...
2024-10-12 17:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 320 - Offering Three Strategies
In the Great Jin Palace, Fan Li observed Hu Zongxian, who knelt before him with a complex expression on his face.
“Your Majesty, I have three strategies that can ensure the prosperity of Great Jin.”
This Hu Zongxian was a true man of action. Not only was he a brilliant military strategist, but his understanding of governance was also exceptional.
He had only been in Great Jin for a few days, and he had already fo...
2024-10-12 17:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 32 - Emperors’ Wrath
Lu Ignis’s appearance caused fear to grip the heart of every creature for hundreds of miles. Those unfortunate enough to be within viewing distance scrambled for cover as a collective panic set in.
"The Bronze Emperor… he's lost it!"
"RUN! It’s the end of days! Nothing can survive his wrath when he’s like this!”
“Why is he so angry?” A tiny mole-cricket hiding beneath a cracked boulder whimpered to no one in par...
2024-10-11 23:19:39 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 31 - A Caring Father
Within the comforting glow of the jade cave, Raphael lay sprawled on his back with his belly bloated to comical proportions after the monstrous feast.
“Ah… that was some good eatin’!” He let out a contented sigh, savoring the unusual sense of contentment that wasn’t entirely his own. Those fragments of Shao Jin’s memories still lingered, and within them, was a deep primal satisfaction in consuming those powerful enough to stand...
2024-10-11 23:19:10 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 319 - A Head for a Throne
Having presented his three strategies, Zhong Gu stared at Crown Prince Wanli with unwavering intensity.
Wanli remained silent, seemingly lost in thought, carefully weighing his options.
Zhong Gu waited patiently. He understood that such matters required careful consideration.
But the thought of reestablishing the Xia Dynasty, a dream that had lingered in his blood for ten thousand years, filled him with excitement.
...
2024-10-11 17:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 316 - Aizen’s Appearance
No, those weren’t actual flames. It was simply the illusion created by Yamamoto’s overwhelming spiritual pressure, making others perceive flames around him.
“Blazing Inferno!”
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Over a dozen pillars of fire erupted from the ground, converging upon the descending ice meteor under Yamamoto’s control.
BOOM!
Flames and ice clashed in the sky once more.
This time, Yamamot...
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Chapter 139 - Kaido/Robin
"GAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!"
"WORORORORORORORORORO!!!"
A colossal, monstrous amalgamation of various objects and a gigantic azure dragon roared with laughter.
The two behemoths, clashing for hours on end, paid no heed to the devastation they caused with each earth-shattering collision.
The former was Douglas Bullet. The latter was Kaido.
Both were pirates renowned throughout the world.
"This is exhilarating, Bullet!! ...
2024-10-10 17:00:08 +0000 UTC
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