Volume 1, Chapter 25: Zhu Youjian Descends into Madness, Wang Cheng'en Remains Steadfastly Loyal

"Jump!"

Chi You's voice carried an indescribable enchantment, like a summons from the depths of the Nine Underworlds. Zhu Youjian leaped without hesitation, plunging into the boiling sea of blood.

The scalding waves instantly engulfed him, and searing pain surged through his body like a tidal wave. He gritted his teeth, clenching his fists so tightly that his nails sank deep into his palms, using the agony to distract himself from the torment that threatened to consume his very soul.

At that moment, Chi You placed a hand upon the crown of Zhu Youjian’s head. A powerful, demonic energy poured through his fontanelle, weaving itself into his bloodline. Zhu Youjian felt an excruciating pain wash over him, as if thousands of blades were hacking and slashing within his body, bringing him to the brink of unconsciousness.

Xu Shengtian skillfully removed his bamboo hat and decisively flung it toward the location where he perceived the transparent orb of light to be.

Chen Yan, having caught up, entered Xu Chen's room to find the father and his two sons enjoying a harmonious moment. Her heart warmed, though she did not let it show.

Indeed, when Wu Chen received the call from Tang Ruoyao asking him to return to school, he agreed immediately, as he had only just stepped off campus and had not gone far.

They sat casually on the stone benches in the courtyard. Above them, apricot blossoms bloomed brilliantly; the cherry-red canopy caused Fu Yuanzhou’s mind to wander for a moment before he averted his gaze.

Zuo Chen’s words instantly extinguished Lei Luo’s fierce momentum. Lei Luo stared at him with wide, angry eyes, unable to find a single word to refute him, his bronze-colored skin twitching from agitation.

When Rui Yan looked up and saw the bed in such a ravaged state, he drew a sharp breath. His voice, tinged with anger, rose softly at the end of his sentence. The eyes that had originally held a trace of guilt were now cold, glaring at him with fury.

Although they were speaking in low voices, Tang Ruoyao, who was looking down at her coffee, subconsciously lifted her head and glanced in their direction.

Most of the people previously sent to search for He Haoxuan had already left, leaving only the members of the He family and one man named Bai Xin.

Li Ling slowly opened his eyes to find Athena’s smile and Chin Gentsai still there, drinking as usual.

"The assessment rules restrict the cultivation to the Ninth Stage of the Infinite, but they do not restrict age. Do you think he can leave here alive? Furthermore, Dongfang Chen is still up there. If he makes a move, what chance do you think this boy has?" Dongfang Tiancheng said calmly.

However, the words spoken by Ping Xin and the consequences of his own actions had caused him to temporarily shelve some of his thoughts, but now, it seemed like a golden opportunity.

"On the front line, Atletico Madrid has deployed their strongest combination: Costa and Morata!" said Xu Yang, the guest commentator for CCTV-5.

Meanwhile, the first white-skinned, blonde-haired, blue-eyed man created had slowly walked away on his own. Seeing this, Jie Yin and Zhun Ti did not recall him, letting him go as he pleased.

Jiang Chen slept until the next morning, and after waking up, he joined the Chinese men's football team for training.

But hearing about it was one thing; seeing the people around Yuan Fei and witnessing his power firsthand was an entirely different kind of shock.

"Wife, let's go!" Li Tian waved his hand. However, as he took a few steps away with Xia Wei and the others, Zhan Wushuang lunged forward and hugged his leg, leaving Li Tian completely bewildered.

Hou Tu’s face was flushed, clearly well-nourished from what had just transpired. As she spoke, her right hand tapped Baili Xuan on the forehead.

After listening, Ye Shikai was so enraged that he smashed his fist onto the table, shattering it to pieces, much to the astonishment of Shi Chengyu.

Niu Lian, not expecting his true form to be seen through, weighed his options carefully before nodding in agreement.

Before he could finish his sentence, the sound of the line being disconnected echoed through Dou Wei’s phone.

Lying in bed, Lin Chu chose to lie on his side to minimize the pain. Chen Bin seemed particularly fond of the left side, striking Lin Chu repeatedly in the left side of his abdomen. Lin Chu’s gaze drifted toward his roommates.

"I will naturally listen to you." Ling Yin chose to stop thinking altogether, indicating that Que’s wishes were her own.