Chapter 28

Because of this, I felt incredibly awkward and was sweating with tension; the wait felt agonizingly long.

After a long while, the man in white finally sighed. In his eyes, which were as still as an ancient well, there was not a trace of emotion. I could find no flaws to break through his defenses; it was as if I were nothing more than an inanimate object to him.

"You're finally awake, Father..." She whispered softly, leaning in to help Father Ruan sit up, then took warm water from a small side table and brought it to his parched lips.

After dinner, Lu Qian went to his office and logged onto the internet, only then realizing what method Shi Wei intended to use against the board of directors.

That cold, sharp laughter didn't seem to come from Huo Peiyi’s throat so much as it vibrated from his nasal cavity—it was bone-chilling and quite terrifying.

But it didn't really matter; if they knew, they knew. It was something everyone understood in their hearts.

In just three days, Shu Mubai had launched an offensive that had been hidden for over a decade. The massive Shu family swept through every industry in Jiangdu, expanding the original "Shu Heng Pawnshop" into a large-scale integrated industry chain encompassing pawnshops, trading firms, and restaurants.

Nearby, Tie Linglong gripped the wooden leaf tightly, looking at her grandfather, Tie Kongyuan, with a heart full of emotion.

Hearing that the signing was today, Bai Jinhui had checked into the Imperial Hotel the day before to watch the grand ceremony on her grandmother's behalf.

Facing five Golden Core stage experts, Li Shaofan had no intention of fighting alone; ending the battle quickly was paramount. With a faint smile, the Houtu Ring flickered, and a surge of powerful energy burst forth instantly.

"I say, you fellow have already taken at least fifty percent of the Thunder Demon's power. Now, let me use this last bit to make my breakthrough," Liang Yu gritted his teeth and said within his body.

However, he hadn't had the chance to tour it that time before being taken into the Nautilus nuclear submarine. Of course, no one would let you tour an aircraft carrier now anyway.

Gu Xue sighed and said, "I actually hope you don't meet them, and it would be best if you had no ties to the Spirit Realm at all. Just be an ordinary person—that would be enough."

Moreover, while what Lin Huan demanded was significant, it was not enough to drive Sanchuan Hongyan to despair; the remaining wealth would be enough for him to squander until he was in his grave.

Yet for Sean, this was pure luck. Despite having the Mind Stone as protection, he felt uneasy about the chaotic energy surging from Alexandra’s body. Having the black mist as a buffer would at least provide him with some experience.

Sean muttered to himself, using his psychic power to casually sketch the image of a hideous, deep-blue monster—the very likeness of Annihilus, King of the Annihilation Wave.

"Of course it's different... Now that our Nine Realms are gathered together! The Gate to the God Realm is about to appear, and everything is affecting this place. So, once this seal appears today, I estimate it will never disappear until the Gate to the God Realm reveals itself," the Wood God said slowly.

Li Shaofan was right; peak combat power could sway the tide of a battle. During the great Investiture of the Gods, if his side had possessed a few great sages, the outcome might have been different.

He was so furious that the cup in his hand trembled violently; the water sloshed about and splashed onto his hand, though fortunately, it wasn't scalding.

In the end, it concluded with Bai Mukin admitting defeat. Ye Nanxue pinched Bai Mukin’s cheek in satisfaction. By the time Bai Mukin regained her senses, Ye Nanxue had already struck a pose, ready to continue playing the piano. Bai Mukin felt too embarrassed to interrupt her and could only suffer in silence.

A domineering and aggressive command suddenly rang out, catching You Xiao off guard and startling her while she was silently complaining about Ming Yu.

Setting the porridge aside, he walked over, his long legs covering the distance, and swept her up into his arms.

"Things are not what you think they are." Because it was a secret mission, Qin Chen really couldn't explain it clearly.

"Qing Tongyin!" Mo Xingnian was furious outside the door, almost wanting to tear Qing Tongyin apart. Why run? Was he really that terrifying?

On the other end of the phone, Xia Qianyi was slightly surprised, raising an eyebrow that Lu Junkai had immediately identified her as the caller.

Lin Jie lowered his gaze, his eyes falling on Yan Naonao, who was dressed in a black evening gown. A faint smile spread across his gentle, handsome face as he answered Nisa’s question in a low voice.

"No reaction, and someone did come by, but they left again!" Qing Shi said helplessly, sitting beside Su Mian with his head bowed.

On the strategic map, the six warships had each found their positions, forming an arrowhead formation with the destroyer *Aviel* in the lead and the strategic cruiser *Eri* bringing up the rear.

Rewinding the video, one could see Huang He sprinting while his teammates protected him tightly, leaving Xu Cheng no opening. But in the video, he first fell to the ground after a gunshot rang out, and then a bullet struck his head.

However, by the time he wanted to intervene, he had no excuse left, and he felt a sincere sense of regret.

Before he even returned to Cuiyun Mountain, a rich fluctuation of magical power reached him. Li Xing flew over in confusion to investigate, only to find the Bull Demon King and Princess Iron Fan locked in a fierce battle.

"He is right." Just then, a voice came from deep within the forest. Accompanied by footsteps, Xu Cheng’s powerful, tall frame was revealed in the moonlight. His sharp, defined features gave Liu Zhao and the others a sense of intimidation.

"How about this? To show my apologies, tonight's expenses for you all in Las Vegas are on me," Andrei said.

Xu Cheng felt this guy was a bit too shameless. Since he didn't want to talk, there was no need to rush. Xu Cheng knew the instructor wouldn't harm him; there must be some hidden hardship he couldn't speak of. Helplessly, he followed him toward the reception camp in the barracks.