Volume 1, Chapter 40: Returning Home

Over the past two or three years, Tian Lu had declined almost every invitation to academic conferences. On one hand, his three departments were in a period of dormancy, and attending conferences only to present old findings felt meaningless. On the other hand, Tian Lu genuinely dreaded flying, especially long-haul flights, so he naturally avoided them whenever possible.

As he approached the vehicle, Tian Lu glanced at it while running. He found no signs of fire or fuel leaks. Although he understood that the explosive crashes seen in movies and television were fake—in reality, the chance of a vehicle exploding after a crash is extremely low—there was still a possibility, wasn't there?

The massive ship surged forward, skimming just above the surface of the sea. It came to a sharp halt before the island, kicking up a colossal wave a hundred feet high. Amidst the spray, the vessel settled steadily; it looked magnificent, as if it had emerged directly from the water.

Old Madam Chen acted like a doting grandmother, her voice so soft and gentle it could almost move one to tears. She pulled Lin Yi into her embrace, patting her soothingly while sighing as she spoke, as if filled with deep regret.

At this moment, a god-tier soldier informed them that the most anxious individual was the City Lord who had sent the message, so they locked onto his energy signature to monitor him.

King Zhaoxiang of Qin took personal command in Henei, conscripting all men over the age of fifteen in the nation to head to Changping for the decisive battle.

Meanwhile, at the seven great altars surrounding Mount Hongmeng, the seven great Demon Sovereigns all gazed at Yu Hao in astonishment.

After waiting for two days, Huang Xuan took a car to the Yuhuatai District. The authorization key was still inside Guy's thigh. Purple Gold was an element discovered only in the era of planar travel, existing at the entrances and exits of planar conduits. Because it set a new record for density at the time, it was named Purple Gold, and with current conditions, it could not be detected.

The situation on the continent underwent a cataclysmic change. The Radiant Empire began working at full capacity to produce all manner of weapons imbued with radiant magic. Only by using these enchanted weapons could the undead be effectively countered; ordinary arms inflicted far too little damage.

The mountain was so tall that one could not see the summit even when looking up; there was nothing but loess and gravel. Perhaps, in a few days, it would be covered in green grass and blooming flowers? Zhang Pa found his own wandering thoughts strange, let out a self-deprecating laugh, and turned back to look. Fang Jian had approached at some point, standing twenty meters away and gazing up at the mountain with him.

I couldn't help but chuckle from the side. Zhang Mengfei smacked my head and said, "What are you laughing at? Do you think he wasn't talking about you too?" she asked, glaring at me.

My older brother has been on the path of Taoism for over a decade and has yet to marry. He is devoted entirely to the Tao; could he ever marry and have children in the future?

The two of us were at daggers drawn. It was my first time since marrying into the Fourteenth Prince's manor, and it was also the first time the Secondary Consort had put on airs in front of me. Although she had been disrespectful in the past, she had never dared to be so blatant.

Deng Sinuo was dumbfounded: "Really... are you serious? Hey, hey, you aren't just making up a story to fool me, are you?" Even as he said this, he was screaming internally: Holy crap, I didn't expect to dig up such a huge scoop! Clearly, he believed what Jorsen had said.

"What's wrong, Teacher Xu? Is there anything this student can help you with?" Gao Yuan was, naturally, in a good mood.

Afterward, seeing that it was already getting late and feeling exhausted from the day's events, Liu Ye asked Xu Shu and the others if there was anything else that required his attention.

Facing layer upon layer of obstacles, Sun Ce was already livid. He ordered his troops to fight with blood and iron, insisting that they must defeat Jiang Qin.

In the Xuanji Continent, if they escaped, he would have no way of tracking them down. That was why he hadn't spoken up; he had to trick them into returning first and then decide on a plan later.

That time, Ling Shaohua had left, and Lan Molie had arrived immediately after. The timing was just too coincidental.

Then, he yanked me from my seat onto the floor. With extreme malice, he picked up a stool from the side and smashed it into me, bang after bang.

The gunfire continued to roar, but the screams of the Japanese invaders gradually faded. In less than half a minute, there was not a single invader left on the field who could move an inch.

With these infantry and naval forces, there was no way to stop the Sui army from landing on Yizhou Island. Once the Sui army occupied Yizhou and used it as a base to control the surrounding seas, they could completely sever the Xia Kingdom's territory from north to south. Furthermore, the Sui army could use it as a springboard to seize the Xia Kingdom's southern territories.

The three of them then sat quietly in their seats, while Wang Peng and the others left one after another, some to take their shifts and others to rest.

"There is an old saying in Huaxia that when a general is in the field, he is not bound by the orders of his sovereign. You should hurry; otherwise, I really might change my mind," Lei said, shaking his head with his eyes closed.

"Go, of course we have to go. But on the other hand, I also ask that you collect intelligence regarding those drugs. Thank you." There was no reason to give up this opportunity. Although Wang Rochen had no confidence in being able to persuade the other party, she had to try at least once.

"Let's move out as well. We need to cross the minefield first." After everyone else had left, Lei nodded at Lü Gang, then signaled to Hu Xiaolong and the others. Holding his automatic rifle, he began to walk toward the safe path through the minefield from which he and Xiahou Wei had just retreated.