Chapter Twenty-Two: The Final Eruption

When Yin Nian returned home at half past seven in the evening, Liang Zhicheng and Yangyang had already finished dinner.

Yangyang was in the bedroom with the door tightly closed. Yin Nian had intended to apologize to him, but her mind was in turmoil, overwhelmed and distracted, so she gave up on the idea.

Liang Zhicheng cooked a bowl of noodles for her. During the meal, Yin Nian’s father arrived to ask after her, but she was preoccupied with thoughts of Granny Yang’s strange behavior and answered absent-mindedly. Liang Zhicheng made small talk with her father, his words scattered and half-hearted.

Yin Nian’s appetite was still poor. Because she was lost in thought, she ate even more slowly. Halfway through her meal, a commotion arose outside—the sound of people shouting, as if a quarrel had broken out.

She and Liang Zhicheng looked toward the door at the same time. They could hear clearly:

“No matter who it is—anyone who dares provoke the divine might of my Celestial Palace must be exterminated, their entire clan wiped out. All those connected to this matter—none shall be spared!” another voice declared coldly.

Lin Yutong’s body nearly shattered; after a violent tremor, a figure flew out from within her. Yet this figure did not sever its connection with Lin Yutong entirely, instead floating three yards above her head.

“Strength Enhancement—Cannon Fist?!” Some knowledgeable spectators in the audience were dumbfounded, unable to stop themselves from blurting out what they believed was the true nature of Montian’s attack.

Why is my fate so bitter? Why am I without parents? Why is everyone so eager to bully me? Why do I have to bear the consequences of others’ mistakes?

This is also why, in the Ultraman world, those cosmic invaders dare not brazenly attack Earth; apart from the existence of Ultraman, there is also the threat of the Harmony Egg.

“By the way, how long was I in seclusion?” Because he hadn’t paid attention to the time while cultivating, Zhang Yu couldn’t help but ask.

For a while, the world was much more peaceful—at least there were no scenes of buildings being demolished or explosions, and the people of America lived in relative safety.

Watching the butler’s retreating figure, Xiong Jun frowned deeply. He knew his own butler well, but now was not the time to move against him. To kill his butler at this moment would be tantamount to sending a message to the capital that he, Xiong Jun, harbored divided loyalties.

“Sigh, at the mere tremor of my tiger’s body, he was utterly subdued by my majestic presence. I suppose my charm is just too overwhelming.” Zhang Yu shook his head and sighed involuntarily, as if burdened with too many helpless thoughts.

“I just consulted Earth’s consciousness—it says it hasn’t found Sister Mo’s soul anywhere on the planet. It probably wasn’t done by any cultivator from Earth.” Zhuo Lengxi closed her eyes, and after a moment, opened them to look at Yun Yang as she spoke.

On the fourth floor, there were three rare manuals for cultivating spiritual awareness—why is there only one on the fifth floor?

Even Lian Haocang, Yu Bugui, and Bai Haofei chose to enter the trial in pairs, looking out for one another and greatly reducing the challenge’s difficulty; so it’s no wonder they managed to earn such a ranking.

This essence of blood may not compare to even a ten-thousandth of the Great Wasteland’s blood, but it is still a precious and rare elixir.

Who is Li Youjiang? As the head of Intelligence Section Nine of China, could he really allow himself to be looked down upon by a spirit beast in front of everyone?

So when the old man went to try Zhao Zixian’s fish sculpture, which looked like a loaf of bread, Ding Man didn’t object.

At the Sichuan restaurant, Qiao Song ordered the spiciest hot pot base and a plate of spicy beef. By the time Zhou Xiaofen arrived, most of the dishes were already served, and the table was covered in a fiery red spread.

Then, with a thunderous crash, a wall collapsed. Eurydice and Medusa burst in with heavy weaponry. They hadn’t intended to use their powers in public, but when they sensed Xiang Ye was in danger, they threw caution to the wind and started fighting right there in the police station.

“Yes, but it seems to have backfired. Instead, Xiang Ye began to approach Bai Bing, which indirectly provoked Red Moon. Now Red Moon has summoned a martial champion, fought off many heroes, shot Achilles, stabbed Valkyrie to death, and Bai Bing’s fate is still unknown,” Shijiaer recounted.

For a moment, gasps of surprise echoed through the outer valley of Yuanling Creek, followed by the startled cries of many inner sect disciples who were cultivating there.