Chapter 199: Ling Qingzhu
Up in the sky, Lei Qian was also staring in shock at what had just happened.
However, before he could think too much, he felt a sharp pain between his eyebrows, and his whole body tensed up.
In Lei Qian's narrowing eyes, the gray beam of light came at him with incredible speed.
"It's too fast, I can't dodge it!"
Lei Qian gritted his teeth, and brilliant lightning surged from his body, instantly forming hundreds of layers...
2025-01-20 22:25:27 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 197: The Davout Brothers Meet During the Exercises
In Joseph's North African strategy, there was never any intention of using French troops to force their way through the entire campaign. Such an approach would not only heavily strain the troops and be costly, but it could also provoke fierce resistance from local forces in North Africa.
Countless examples throughout history have shown that defeating an enemy's main forces is often not the most challenging...
2025-01-20 22:24:53 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 535: The Battle of the Titans – Spain vs. Germany
If Portugal's hard-fought penalty shootout win over Poland was expected by many, the result of another quarterfinal match came as a complete shock.
In the July 2 quarterfinal, Belgium—one of the tournament favorites and widely tipped by experts as a serious contender for the title—was shockingly knocked out by Wales. After taking the lead, Belgium was then undone by three Welsh goals, losing 3-1.
Desp...
2025-01-19 21:51:48 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 526: Urgent Situation, Xiao Clan in Peril
In the void, a series of covert yet intense gazes focused on the area, making everyone there feel a bit of pressure. The ancient clan elders behind those gazes looked at Xiao Ze with immense interest. A Mystical Pill Grandmaster commands great respect even among the supreme elders of ancient races. A single ninth-grade mystical pill could elevate their long-stagnant cultivation levels!
Xiao Ze now presented a ninth...
2025-01-19 21:50:08 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 198: Thunder Emperor Technique
After Lei Qian landed, he immediately noticed Jiang Tao, who had been beaten to a pulp. His eyes turned icy as he asked, "Jiang Tao, who did this to you?"
Jiang Tao pointed at Xiao Tian and answered, "It was that guy!"
Lei Qian looked over, and his eyes narrowed. "So, it's Xiao Tian!"
He had heard of Xiao Tian's reputation. Lei Qian thought to himself, "I must see what makes a Dao Sect Heaven Stage disciple so spe...
2025-01-19 21:48:55 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 196: The Death Knell of the Adulterer
Although Louis XVI's birthday had passed, the Versailles Palace square was still under a temporary suspension of dress codes. As a result, many Parisians continued to gather there to sing, dance, and enjoy the festivities, or to watch the free theater performances. Street vendors also flocked to the area, hoping to make a few more sales before the opportunity slipped away. People chatted about their experiences from the past...
2025-01-19 21:47:56 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 534: Quaresma's Redemption
Before the match between Germany and Spain even began, the media was already hyping it up.
German media outlets invited several football legends to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both teams.
Even though the analysis came from the Germans themselves, it was quite objective.
According to the German legends, Germany had a clear advantage in defense and midfield, while Spain's strength lay in their forward line.
Thi...
2025-01-18 21:13:37 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 525: Proposing with a Mystical Pill?!
"Xiao Ze pays his respects to the ancestor!" Xiao Ze bowed respectfully to the figure in the green robe, his tone reverent and his expression tinged with reluctance. Although his time had been primarily focused on cultivation, Xiao Ze frequently sought guidance and listened to Xiao Xuan's teachings, greatly admiring his talent and capabilities. It was no wonder he had reached the pinnacle of power on the Dou Qi continent dur...
2025-01-18 21:12:54 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 197: Beating Yuan Gate Dogs
Under the leadership of Qi Lei and the other three elders, the Dao Sect disciples settled in the western part of Demon City. Afterward, they had some free time, but given the mixed nature of the crowd in the city, Qi Lei and the others reminded everyone to be cautious.
Ying Huanhuan approached Xiao Tian, smiling as she invited him, "Xiao Tian, let's go explore the city!"
"Sure," Xiao Tian agreed, then called out to the oth...
2025-01-18 21:12:19 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 195: Fouché's Scheme
The Intelligence Division of the Security Bureau was tasked with gathering and processing information, and then devising action plans based on that information, which were then handed over to the Action Division for execution. This highly specialized and segmented division of labor was unprecedented in the intelligence agencies of the 18th century.
Three hours later, the Intelligence Division presented two plans. After listening to th...
2025-01-18 21:11:22 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 533: England's Shocking Upset, Mocked by Many Nations
Although the final score suggested a comfortable victory for Spain, the reality of the match was quite different.
Italy was much stronger than the scoreline reflected—they had the capability to reach the quarterfinals.
Unfortunately, Italy's bad luck was running into Spain.
If they had faced a different second-place team from another group, like England, the outcome could have been completely diffe...
2025-01-17 23:28:16 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 524: The Moment of Parting
Deep within the dark lands of the Heavenly Tomb, Xiao Xuan gestured with his hand. The streak of light that had been fleeing towards the horizon rapidly returned before him. Despite the surge of energy within the streak of light, it couldn't escape Xiao Xuan's grasp. After several attempts to break free, the light ceased struggling and transformed into a small girl with an exquisitely carved jade-like appearance, who gazed pitifully at...
2025-01-17 23:27:40 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 196: The Sect Competition
As the days passed, the atmosphere within Dao Sect grew increasingly tense, with many disciples appearing as if they were facing a great enemy. This was all because of the upcoming Sect Competition.
In recent years, Dao Sect had been suppressed by Yuan Gate in every Sect Competition, with the previous one even forcing the senior sister of the Heavenly Hall to her death. Such deep-seated hatred would inevitably explode one day.
...
2025-01-17 23:27:05 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 194: The Winds of Europe, Part 4
Joseph, seemingly unsatisfied, waved his hand energetically, saying, "It's unfortunate that there are still Ottoman fortresses on the northern coast of the Black Sea. Only by swiftly eliminating them can we ensure the stability of the ports necessary for Black Sea trade.
"Afterward, Russia should advance south of the Danube River and seize control of the Danube's mouth from the Ottomans! And on the eastern coast of the Blac...
2025-01-17 23:26:29 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 532: Spain's 3-0 Victory Over Italy, Advances to the Quarterfinals!
Since Lin Quan and Busquets were speaking Spanish, Damian could only sense that Busquets was looking at him strangely but didn't understand what they were saying.
And that quickly backfired on him.
Busquets, a seasoned player, only needed a short time to observe Damian's defensive habits and figure out how to deal with him.
In the 71st minute of the second half, Spain launched a coun...
2025-01-16 22:18:52 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 523: Pill Rain Descends, Mystical Pill Emerges!
Xiao Xuan extended his hand and gathered the energy from the surrounding area, managing to condense only a thin strand of heavenly and earthly power. "Indeed, the ninth-grade mystical pill lives up to its reputation. Where the pill emerges, miles become desolate! If not for the barrenness of this deep part of the Heavenly Tomb, which grows no medicinal herbs, the energy within any herbs would have been completely d...
2025-01-16 22:18:21 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 195: Conversation with Ying Xuanzi
Dao Sect. Archaic Hall. A certain pavilion. As soon as Xiao Tian and his companions appeared, Lin Dong sensed them. Seeing Xiao Tian and Ying Huanhuan, he couldn't help but smile wryly. "Brother Xiao Tian, you're finally back. The people of Archaic Hall are nearly hating you to death."
"What happened?" Xiao Tian asked, puzzled.
"Of course, it's because you didn't show up for the Hall Exam," Lin Dong said helplessly....
2025-01-16 22:17:45 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 193 The Winds of Europe, Part 3
The Spanish Crown Prince was enthusiastically tinkering with one of Louis XVI's gear machines when he turned to Joseph and said, "Look at this! The angle of this blade is just brilliantly designed…"
But he noticed Joseph leaning against the workbench, not responding. Antonio walked over and shook Joseph gently, "Your Highness, have you fallen asleep?"
Joseph, with half-closed eyes, lifted his head and rubbed his temp...
2025-01-16 22:17:09 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 531: The Strength of the Italian Team!
"Halftime ends with the score at 2-0. Thanks to two brilliant goals from Lin Quan, Spain holds a temporary lead over Italy. Coach Conte is going to need to seriously think about how to approach the second half!"
During the halftime break, the Italian TV commentary team began assuming the role of strategists for Italy, offering suggestions for how the team could turn things around.
"In the second half, we definitely...
2025-01-15 22:08:53 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 522: Desolate Miles
Near Xiao Xuan's mausoleum, a massive golden cauldron hovered in the void, radiating a grand and majestic aura. Xiao Ze stood before the cauldron, contemplating the formidable power of Black Demon Thunder that would be attracted if the ninth-grade mystical pill were successfully refined. It wasn't feasible to perform the refinement within Xiao Xuan's ancestral mausoleum, so he chose a spot nearby.
Xun'er and a projection of Xiao Xuan st...
2025-01-15 22:07:48 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 194: Condensing the Primordial Spirit and the Reincarnator
With a thought, Xiao Tian summoned the Primordial Spirit orbs of the Yuan Gate elders into his hands. Opening his mouth, a black rune, ancient and mysterious, shot out and transformed into a spinning black hole, enveloping the orbs.
"The Devouring Ancestral Symbol? You actually possess the Devouring Ancestral Symbol?" "If you dare refine us, our sect leader will surely notice, and then you will all...
2025-01-15 22:06:54 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 192: The Winds of Europe, Part 2
Talleyrand nodded thoughtfully, "Yes, Your Highness, reclaiming Silesia is a shared dream among Austrians, from nobles to commoners."
Joseph continued, "And there's also Bavaria. If not for Prussia's interference, Austria might have already acquired that land. In truth, both Prussia and Austria want to be the true rulers of the greater German region, which is why they keep a close eye on each other. If Austria had our suppo...
2025-01-15 22:06:19 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 530: The Free Kick God, Buffon Reduced to a Mere Spectator!
"The ball is in!"
"Incredible goal, unbelievable!"
"Lin Quan practically took on Italy's entire defense all by himself!"
In the CCTV broadcasting studio, the two commentators were practically singing Lin Quan's praises.
However, the viewers watching the game didn't feel that this praise was unwarranted because Lin Quan truly deserved it!
More than 80,000 fans at the Stade de France ...
2025-01-14 22:05:46 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 521: Xiao Xuan's Considerations
After deciding their course of action, Xiao Ze began to recall the ninth-grade pill recipes he had mastered. As treasures comparable to heavenly martial arts, even Xiao Ze had only a few ninth-grade pill recipes at his disposal. While he had some recipes for ninth-grade treasure pills, those for ninth-grade mystical pills were few and far between. One was the highly adaptable Thunder Tribulation Pill he acquired from the Pill Towe...
2025-01-14 22:04:51 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 193: The Death of Ren Yuanzi
In the pitch-black space, Xiao Tian and the others waited quietly. Soon, there was a ripple in the space portal, and Ren Yuanzi's figure emerged. As soon as he arrived, he realized that his internal energy was rapidly dissipating, as if being devoured by some force.
"Devouring Ancestral Symbol?" Ren Yuanzi immediately thought of a possibility that even made his heart race. This Ancestral Symbol was a divine object of heaven and...
2025-01-14 22:02:52 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 191: The Winds of Europe
In the center of the ring, Soleil lightly tapped her opponent's sword with her own in a show of respect. Then, she stepped back three paces, turned sideways, placed her left hand behind her back, and assumed a textbook fencing stance.
The spectators immediately began whispering among themselves:
"Oh! It looks like this lady really knows how to use a sword."
"Don't you know? She's the sister of Viscount Frez and was trai...
2025-01-14 22:02:11 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 529: Lin Quan Faces Italy's Entire Defense
"Italian defenses shouldn't be making mistakes like this!"
In front of his TV, Germany's head coach, Joachim Löw, shook his head. Manchester City's tactics weren't particularly clever; they simply utilized the width of the pitch, moving the ball across large areas to stretch the opponent's defense and expose any gaps.
Italy's response wasn't bad either. When they saw Lin Quan was still on the right flank, t...
2025-01-13 22:37:46 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 520: A Ninth-Grade Mystical Pill as a Gift!
In Xiao Xuan's mausoleum, within the void, the space covered by the roots of the Origin Tree seemed like a separate world, impenetrable by any external presence. Inside the roots, it was as if Xiao Ze had created a small universe himself, inaccessible to others without his permission.
As the roots of the Origin Tree slowly retracted, the figures of Xiao Ze and Xun'er appeared, looking no different than before. Xu...
2025-01-13 22:36:50 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 192: The Confident Ren Yuanzi
Yuan Region
This is the area dominated by the Yuan Gate. As the most powerful super sect in the Eastern Xuan Region, the territory governed by the Yuan Gate surpasses even that of the Dao Sect. The Yuan Gate itself is located at the very center of the Yuan Region, revered by countless emperors and kings.
Deep within the Yuan Gate, three floating mountains emit endless rays of light, like suns illuminatin...
2025-01-13 22:35:17 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 190: The Rose of Versailles
On the second floor of Versailles Palace, Joseph was meticulously planning the activities for the coming days. Many royals and important figures from across Europe had come to celebrate Louis XVI's birthday, turning the event into a major political and diplomatic gathering. Joseph knew he had to seize this opportunity to maneuver for France's advantage in international politics.
That morning, he had welcomed the Spanish Crown Pr...
2025-01-13 22:34:38 +0000 UTC
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