Chapter 35: The Memory Competition

Mu Wanwan arrogantly raised her chin. Her features were exquisitely refined, and her luminous phoenix eyes blazed with astonishing vitality.

In an instant, everyone was stunned by her.

“Why aren’t you saying anything?”

“Lost your nerve?”

“What a bunch of weaklings.”

Jiang Liufang, Zhou Linyao, and Peng Zhaoliang, who had hurried in after her, stood there speechless, drawing in sharp breaths.

The others, including the leaders, were likewise speechless.

The four “guards” finally managed, through their combined efforts, to pry open the coffin lid. When the Guo family saw what lay inside, they all froze. None of the gold, silver, or jade burial objects was missing.

But—

the corpse was gone.

Zhao Gan felt a wave of desolation in his heart. He drew a deep breath, but the crushing guilt nearly drove him to the brink of collapse. Never had he imagined that one day he, too, would harm someone who had been entirely innocent.

After listening to Ye Chengxuan, Qianyue first offered a few words of praise, then began asking about the points she found utterly baffling.

“You’ve made up your mind?” Chu Tao’s gaze swept over him once more. It seemed to be his final warning.

Take the Raging Rain Mercenary Corps, for example. With two Sword Venerates presiding over it, its strength was by no means weak. Yet ever since Grinton and Elvis had become Sword Venerates, the corps’s overall power had barely improved over the years. It seemed to be lacking in staying power.

In the distance, Ling Yu faintly heard the clash of blades and weapons. The impact of the energy field reverberated in every direction, accompanied by cries, shouts, and curses.

“The Governor has already bestowed the punishment of skinning! What are you waiting for?” Huo Weihua roared at the factory guards behind him.

She closed her eyes, her brows drawn tightly together, her heart filled with remorse. Suddenly, Ye Chengzhi placed his hands on her shoulders, lowered his head slightly, and gazed at her with deep affection.

The four men rescued the Silver Star powerhouse, but instead of retreating, they charged onward, pursuing the fleeing remnants of the Special Operations Squad.

Zhao Gan was somewhat baffled. Had the world changed? Otherwise, how had even the madam of a brothel become a man?

“Xiang’er is right. This carriage is a little cramped with all of us in it.” Lü Hong nodded solemnly, pretending to be entirely in agreement with Lü Xiang’er.

Throughout Tiansheng’s account, Mo Wentian listened with exceptional attentiveness. It was not merely a matter concerning Jing Ruoyun; in truth, Tiansheng was recounting everything he had experienced since leaving the mountain. Thus, the other three listened just as seriously as Mo Wentian.

The numerous disciples could hardly contain themselves. They were like starving monkeys suddenly confronted with an entire mountain of peaches. Someone immediately launched an attack.

[Rogue Rabbit], Level 10. Perhaps the rabbits had multiplied because there were so few people around. But these rabbits were not my target now.

Looking into the distance, he saw an azure eastern dragon—a colossal creature dancing through the sky, twisting its supple body. Layer upon layer of translucent blue vapor surrounded it. As the dragon surged and swayed, the vapor rippled like waves, much like a fish gliding through water. The newcomer was none other than Chen Feng, the Chinese Dragon Warrior.

I gave a desolate smile. “Big brother is going to die. Could you smile for me? Big brother likes seeing your smiling face best.”

Qin Feng was growing irritated. What kind of nonsense was this? She knew perfectly well about his relationship with Yu Xi, yet she had deliberately come to provoke him. She was obviously trying to put him in a difficult position. It was utterly impossible. Had she toyed with everyone else and now felt satisfied only if someone toyed with her for once?

“That isn’t something you need to concern yourself with. You should be concerned with carrying out my orders properly,” Qin Feng said.

Jia Qiang settled the matter with a final pronouncement, then turned and led dozens of disciples from the sects in a careful search. At the same time, wanted notices for Chen Fan, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven Sun Wukong, and the Curtain-Raising General Sha Wujing spread throughout the entire Dark God World along the Journey to the West.

The infighting among the five great sects had begun. Even the elite disciples of the Valley of Fire Refinement, which had not taken part in the conflict, were assassinated when they ventured outside the valley.