Chapter 54 - Chapter 54

The（cultivator）who reacted a moment too late was engulfed in flames, his body incinerated into ash before the wind scattered the remains, as if he had never existed. Elder Shao glanced at Yuan Jun, realizing this wasn't the first time the village-born warrior had faced such trials—no wonder he was usually fearless, yet still harbored unease when it came to ghostly tales. Seeing（Tachibana）emerge in his true form, Tian Ye knew he couldn't stand idly by. After collecting materials overnight, Ye Lin alternated between meditating and refining（Xuan Iron）, pausing only when exhaustion set in. Relying on the power of the Kunxuan Art, Zheng Dongtai rarely resorted to his signature all-encompassing techniques. "What about Ha Moray's other identity? You mentioned he has another persona. I think that's why he despises his vampire lineage," Tian Ye asked seriously. Chen Hao's reasoning made sense—Mi Jianzhong had likely created a false escape ruse, possibly monitoring their every move in secret. If caught, they'd be in grave danger. The mountain peak shook violently, rocks tumbled, and（howling winds）swept through the air. Below, grass blades rotated around their stems, as if the foliage itself were an emperor surveying his domain. The banquet had clearly begun; the noise grew louder as they approached, revealing a courtyard with tents and（seven or eight）tables already set for feasting. Strings of bulbs lit the path around the walls, casting a harsh glow. All this puzzled and angered Old Jiang—though it was a relief to know China had emerged victorious in the final battle against the（Japanese invaders）, ending foreign domination forever. Yuan Qiuhua said, "I'm relieved about the road construction, truly grateful. It's just that being led by the nose, feeling helpless, pains me." A flash of golden light revealed aVN（a character from the game）who arrowed down the dying（Ice）under their tower, then countered with a（normal attack）on the nearly full-health（Airplane）. Upon entering the main hall, the Wolf King fawned over Yue Li, asking question after question, while she smiled politely in response. Perhaps shocked that the old man from past recordings could see her, or fearful of being preyed upon, she tensed. This was the essence of a roaming support hero in the early game—using their mobility to create outnumbered situations, crippling the enemy's lanes before mid-game. Yue Li disdainfully brushed away his hand. While（dyed hair）looked good on Milk Pack, it resembled a chicken coop on them. Yiyang's mother cheered along with the fans, confident in her son's abilities. He was proving it now. Jiangdong fought fiercely, their mastery of their respective（magic techniques）pushing them into a desperate battle of attrition. Though Qi Ganglie's power still outmatched Jiangdong, it wasn't enough to take his life. "I can't sense Shi Liang's presence at all. Something must have happened!" one person cried. "Does that mean we're out of options?" Xuan Xuzi's expression darkened. Thousands of ruins and palaces suggested that thousands of cultivators had perished here without ever seeing the Western Queen Mother. He didn't believe a prayer hall could move her. Last night, the notorious Fang Ziqiang from Binhai had not only smashed his villa but also hired thugs to torment her all night. Nan Feng repeated his sworn brotherhood pledge to the old nun, who slowly nodded. His alibi was easy to verify—no entanglements meant fewer future troubles. The only possibility was that his judgment was wrong—they had never been here or hadn't stayed long. "We're not sure yet. I heard that the Luoxia Villa was wiped out overnight," Lin Xiao explained. Han Ke wasn't in trouble; today, Li Feier was flying out of town on business. She had texted him, asking him to see her off, but he couldn't leave work. A black bird flew toward the top of the Bird Seal Ship Inspection, and Feilian gently lifted her arm to let the eagle land, chirping softly. "Did you hear that? Intentional harm is a crime, yet you're calling it a civil dispute! Who's abusing their authority here?" Wang Zeqing barked.