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Chapter 88: Returning to the Martial World

Chapter 88: Returning to the Martial World

"My arm!" Lin Quan cried out as he saw his severed arm. Overwhelmed with rage and despair, he collapsed from the sky.

"Deputy Commander!" The members of the Black Abyss Army hurriedly flew up to catch him. Regardless of everything, Lin Quan was their Deputy Commander, and if he died, they would all face severe punishment.

"Relax, I didn't kill him," Xiao Tian said calmly. He knew that even if he did kill Lin Quan, Xun'er would shield him from any repercussions, but...

Chapter 87: A Violent Beating

Chapter 87: A Violent Beating

"Who would have thought that the declining Xiao family could produce another Dou Huang? What a surprise!" Lin Quan's face was cold as he stared at Xiao Tian with a sneer. "It seems that Xiao Tian became arrogant after gaining some power. Today, I will show you that even among Dou Huangs, the difference can be immense!"

Although Xiao Tian's cultivation was four stars higher than his, Lin Quan was confident he could defeat him. In his view, the training, techniques, and skills provided...

Chapter 79: Declaration of War

Chapter 79: Declaration of War

Soumière and Vergennes immediately looked toward the Duke of Orléans. They had meticulously planned everything, but this unexpected turn of events caught them off guard.

In a typical political struggle, Brienne, who had been ambushed without warning, would have had two options:

Accept defeat and announce his resignation immediately. Try to argue and deflect the issue until the meeting concluded, then seek political allies to counteract the situation.

However, they had ...

Chapter 451: Last-Minute Goal - Another 93:20 Miracle!

Chapter 451: Last-Minute Goal - Another 93:20 Miracle!

Guardiola's style and Klopp's style are quite different, even though both currently employ pressing attacks. The difference is clear: Guardiola's team uses passing to move the opponent's defense and look for mistakes, while Klopp's tactic is to create local numerical superiority through active running, forcing mistakes and capitalizing on them with counterattacks.

When these two styles clash, it's like a collision of planets, creating a spectacular and explos...

Chapter 78: The Battle of Wits

Chapter 78: The Battle of Wits

Soumière bowed respectfully to the Queen and said, "Your Majesty, I have been entrusted by the Duke of Seville, the Earl of Cerullières, the Marquis of Saint-Véran..." He listed a dozen influential nobles.

"... to convey their stance that Archbishop Brienne should resign."

Vergennes glanced at Brienne and added, "All of Paris is talking about how Archbishop Brienne lacks the necessary financial expertise and how his fiscal policies are outdated."

Queen Marie was surpr...

Chapter 77: A Challenge

Chapter 77: A Challenge

Hartley quickly did the math in his head: following this approach, France's tariffs would drop below 10% in less than five years. French industry would never recover!

He suppressed his excitement, hiding his trembling hands behind his back, and said, "I'll report this to Parliament, but personally, I believe your suggestion is highly beneficial!"

Joseph also felt a sense of relief: if the current tariff levels remained, French industry would soon be crushed by British goods.

Ho...

Chapter 86: Lin Quan's Jealousy

Chapter 86: Lin Quan's Jealousy

Jia Nan City

In a courtyard of the Outer Academy, Xun'er and Xiao Yixian were sitting opposite each other.

"Xiao Yixian jiejie," Xun'er said, smiling at the beautiful and gentle face across from her, "I'm about to leave. I hope that while I'm gone, you can take good care of him."

"I will. After all, he and I are good friends!" Xiao Yixian replied calmly.

Xun'er raised an eyebrow and asked, "Really, just friends?" Before Xiao Yixian could respond, ...

Chapter 85: The Lure of the Pill

Chapter 85: The Lure of the Pill

The surface of the silent sea of lava was calm, without wind or waves, occasionally producing slight popping sounds from gas explosions.

"Bang!"

Suddenly, the lava splashed as a figure shot out, floating in midair.

"Chirp! Chirp!"

Following the figure were no fewer than a thousand lizardmen. Most were at the Dou Ling or Dou Wang levels, with about a dozen matching the strength of Dou Huangs. They stared at Xiao Tian, screeching incessantly, but none dared to leav...

Chapter 427: Exceptional Concealment Ability

Chapter 427: Exceptional Concealment Ability

Inside the cave, Xiao Ze's brows furrowed slightly as the vast power of his soul rippled around him. He wasn't entirely oblivious to what was happening outside. He had left behind four lightning bodies imbued with the power of the Origin Tree to protect Xun'er and the others. Although refining the Rock Demon heart was no easy task, it didn't completely cut off Xiao Ze's awareness of his surroundings.

Through the golden small tree, Xiao Ze contacted them, "Xun'er, don't...

Chapter 426: The Soul Clan's Scheme

Chapter 426: The Soul Clan's Scheme

Gu Qingyang glanced at Gu Yao and shook his head slightly. Xun'er always maintained a distant attitude towards the younger generation of their clan. Even with Gu Qingyang himself, Xun'er merely offered a polite smile. Gu Qingyang understood that any attempt to overstep would be met with Xun'er's cold, distant demeanor despite her smile.

Gu Qingyang accepted this reality, knowing that he had no chance with Xun'er, so he treated her with a normal attitude. He didn't plan to dissu...

Chapter 450: Guardiola vs Klopp - A Clash of World-Class Managers

Chapter 450: Guardiola vs Klopp - A Clash of World-Class Managers

The concept of a three-center-back system means that when the team is attacking, either the fullback or a central defender moves up to the midfield, forming a three-center-back formation. This strategy has several benefits:

1.      The three-center-back formation narrows the defensive width due to the lack of fullbacks. If the opponent continues with a high press, their wingers must advance to pressure the wide central defe...

Chapter 449: A Revolutionary Change—Guardiola's Three-Center-Back System!

Chapter 449: A Revolutionary Change—Guardiola's Three-Center-Back System!

"Stay alert, stay focused, don't get complacent!" Klopp frequently shouted from the sidelines to remind his players to maintain their high energy levels and not get carried away by their early lead.

This Manchester City team is incredibly resilient. If given a chance, they can indeed equalize the score. Having faced Lin Quan and Guardiola in the Bundesliga, Klopp would never underestimate these two.

Moreover, it was still early in t...

Chapter 417: The Link Talent

Chapter 417: The Link Talent

Xiao Ze felt the energy contained within the Rock Demon Core as a golden tree root pierced it, absorbing all the energy. However, after absorbing the core's energy, Xiao Ze frowned slightly because it had almost no effect on him. The energy wasn't significant enough to improve his physique, which had already reached a very high level.

"My physique has reached such a level that even Rock Demons at the Dou Zun level might not enhance it further. Only the top-tier Rock Demon Cores might ...

Chapter 416: The Rock Demon Core

Chapter 416: The Rock Demon Core

As the space warped, the crowd grew restless. Due to the dangers of the Rock Demon Hunt, most participants were Dou Zun. A few Dou Zong, at the peak of their level and struggling to break through, were also present, hoping the hunt would help them advance.

Unlike the excited crowd, Xiao Ze's attention returned to the ring-shaped mountain range dotted with black stone pillars, stirring his curiosity.

"Brother Xiao Ze, those are left behind by the Rock Demons after breaking th...

Chapter 84: Refining

Chapter 84: Refining

In the subterranean lava world, Xiao Tian sat cross-legged in the void, with dark green flames continuously rising from his body. Each time the flames surged, the magma below would roil intensely.

After an indeterminate amount of time, Xiao Tian finally opened his eyes. The moment his eyes opened, the endless magma below erupted violently. Waves of lava surged like a stormy sea, creating a spectacular scene.

Xiao Tian spread his hand, and a wisp of dark green flame ascended. This was th...

Chapter 83: Capturing the Fallen Heart Flame

Chapter 83: Capturing the Fallen Heart Flame

The scorching heat waves continually spiraled upward as Xiao Tian's figure rapidly descended. At this moment, a jade-green flame enveloped his body, shielding him from the extreme heat of the environment.

Below him was a world of crimson magma, constantly emitting a suffocating heat.

"Blub! Blub!"

Large bubbles continuously emerged, and as they burst, they released scalding gases mixed with white poisonous smoke. If someone with low cultivation inhaled too ...

Chapter 76: Who's Fooling Who?

Chapter 76: Who's Fooling Who?

Joseph, of course, did not squeeze in with the ordinary spectators. Instead, he was escorted by the guard directly through the VIP entrance into the theater. His seat was in a luxurious box on the third floor, directly facing the stage. The box was spacious enough to accommodate twelve people, but at the moment, he was the only one there.

As the audience gradually filled in, music began to play, and the stage curtain slowly lifted.

The stage was set to resemble a light gray ca...

Chapter 75: A Revolutionary Weapon

Chapter 75: A Revolutionary Weapon

Joseph briefly explained, "This new gun will use a completely different firing mechanism, with a much faster loading speed and greater power than the current flintlock muskets. Additionally, it will be more resistant to rain and have a significantly lower misfire rate."

Louis XVI's eyes lit up even more. Even someone with no military experience could tell that this new gun would have a revolutionary impact on warfare!

In reality, Louis XVI was well aware that people across...

Chapter 448: The Terrifying Strength of Klopp's Liverpool!

Chapter 448: The Terrifying Strength of Klopp's Liverpool!

Cristiano Ronaldo has always been competitive, and it's normal for him to resist the idea of aging. After all, he still lags behind Messi and even Lin Quan in terms of accolades and needs to work hard to close that gap.

Attentive fans have meticulously compared the accolades of these three football superstars in terms of national team, club, and individual honors. The results are not very favorable for Ronaldo.

For the national team, Ronaldo has not...

Chapter 415: Gu Qingyang, the Opening of the Rock Demon Realm

Chapter 415: Gu Qingyang, the Opening of the Rock Demon Realm

Xiao Ze kept his thoughts to himself, not sharing them with Xun'er. After all, it was uncertain if they would even encounter Hun Yu. Considering divine bloodline holders alone, the Hun Clan's bloodline heritage was indeed impressive. Among the ancient clans, only the still-strong Gu Clan had managed to produce another divine bloodline holder after a millennium, and even then, there was only one.

In contrast, this generation of the Hun Clan had already ...

Chapter 414: Divine Bloodline

Chapter 414: Divine Bloodline

The large flying beast slowly landed, allowing the group to closely observe the palaces on the mountain. These palaces were built from a unique type of stone, exuding an ancient and primitive aura.

Within the palace, numerous figures stood, radiating either powerful or subtle energies. The arrival of Xiao Ze's group drew the attention of everyone in the grand hall. When they saw the emblem of the Gu Clan, their gazes grew serious. Even among the ancient clans, the Gu Clan's strength ...

Chapter 82: Alchemy

Chapter 82: Alchemy

"Crunch! Crunch!"

Zi Yan munched on a medicinal herb, answering, "I come whenever I want!"

"These herbs are already scarce. How can we afford for you to eat them like this?" Elder Hao said angrily. "Besides, with your abilities, it's quite easy for you to find herbs yourself. Why don't you go look for them?"

"Finding them myself is too troublesome. Anyway, there's a ready supply here," Zi Yan said nonchalantly, glancing at Elder Hao and threatening, "If you keep talking, I'll beat ...

Chapter 81: Su Qian and Zi Yan

Chapter 81: Su Qian and Zi Yan

A few days later, Xiao Tian finally received an invitation from Hu Qian. When Xiao Tian arrived at Hu Qian's residence, he noticed another old man in a black robe present. This elder had white hair and a wrinkled face, but the sense of danger he exuded was far greater than Hu Qian's. It was clear that this black-robed elder was Su Qian, the Grand Elder of the Inner Academy with Dou Zong strength.

Xiao Tian cupped his hands in respect and said, "Greetings, Dean Hu Qian, and Grand Eld...

Chapter 74: The King is the Best Craftsman

Chapter 74: The King is the Best Craftsman

Joseph couldn’t help but admire his sister’s resilience. Suffering from anemia and undergoing bloodletting twice a month, she had managed to survive until now…

Thérèse, however, was puzzled. "Why? What did Dr. Baptiste do wrong?"

"He didn’t do anything right…" Joseph replied, suddenly recalling the news Dr. Lamarck had delivered a few days ago: Vitamin E, also known as tocopherol, had been successfully extracted. This gave Joseph an idea.

Original...

Chapter 73: Using the Newspaper as a Sword

Chapter 73: Using the Newspaper as a Sword

The newspapers were selling like hotcakes all over Paris. The newspaper boys, who had taken a chance on working for the Paris Gazette, were shocked by the unexpectedly high sales.

As agreed, for every 10 newspapers they sold, they earned 6 deniers. By midday, the more fortunate newspaper boys had already sold 50 copies, earning several times more than they would have made working in a workshop!

The story of Hunter Shaw being jilted and Clare surviving a gu...

Chapter 72: Shameless

Chapter 72: Shameless

Joseph’s tone became dark and mysterious as he continued, "Then, she sees the gun, blood splattered everywhere, and in the mirror, she sees herself with a hideous, burned wound on her head. Yes, it’s clear that the spot had been struck by a bullet."

Barre's eyes widened in shock. "My God, this is unbelievable! She wasn’t dead?"

"Correct," Joseph replied. "And she soon realizes that she has acquired a divine power, allowing her to float in an endless sea of gray mist..."

"Th...

Chapter 71: "Ghostwriters" and Literary Giants

Chapter 71: "Ghostwriters" and Literary Giants

The three plate engravers, eager to prove themselves before the King and the Prince, each took a stone slab and began their work with great seriousness. All three were experts in the printing trade, and lithography was indeed a simple and efficient method. They each succeeded on their first try.

The oldest engraver, however, noticed that some of the dried ink on the stone slab had begun to flake off. He suggested, "Your Highness, perhaps the base ink should be made t...

Chapter 413: The Stone Realm

Chapter 413: The Stone Realm

Elder Tongxuan's gaze swept over the group, his usually calm eyes showing a flicker of surprise as he assessed Little Doctor Immortal and the others. Even for someone as experienced as Elder Tongxuan, seeing Xiao Ze's companions was astonishing.

He recognized the dangerous aura of the Calamity Poison Body, the rare Three-Flower Green Snake Pupils, the ancient Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, and even Xiao Ze, whose depth he couldn't quite discern. Elder Tongxuan was amazed at h...

Chapter 412: Heading to the Giant Stone Wasteland

Chapter 412: Heading to the Giant Stone Wasteland

On the peak, Xiao Ze sensed something and looked toward a distant mountain.

"What's wrong, Brother Xiao Ze?" asked Xun Er.

"They should be finishing their training soon," Xiao Ze replied.

Upon hearing this, Xun Er quickly stood up and looked toward the distance. A figure in a white dress was flying toward them like lightning.

"Xun Er, long time no see," said Little Doctor Immortal with a sincere smile.

Among the girls, Little Doctor Immorta...

Chapter 447: Champions League Top Scorer Overtakes Ronaldo, Ronaldo’s Bold Declaration

Chapter 447: Champions League Top Scorer Overtakes Ronaldo, Ronaldo’s Bold Declaration

Missing a penalty is not a big deal, especially when Manchester City still won. Guardiola certainly wasn't going to blame his players for it. However, De Bruyne couldn't easily forgive himself. After this match, he added penalty practice to his daily training routine. Although he doesn't get many chances to take penalties since Lin Quan is the primary penalty taker for City, he knew he needed to be ready for when Lin Quan wasn't on...