Chapter 158: Softening

Without showing any outward sign and keeping her emotions deeply concealed, she continued to fiddle with her phone, though she had already switched to a different page.

What else Wen Han might have posted, she had no inclination to read.

A shadow loomed from behind, and a wave of warmth enveloped her body as the phone was effortlessly snatched away by those long-jointed fingers.

"Give it back to me." Her phone had a passcode, but the screen was unlocked, allowing Shen Liangyan to inspect it at will.

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When the long-awaited sunlight pierced through the clouds and shone upon the exterior, forming a massive patch of light, everyone aboard the two ships erupted in cheers.

After capturing the exploration robot, the ghost-eating spider bit down on it with its jaws, only to spit it out upon realizing it was entirely inedible. Before the connection was lost, everyone managed to catch a glimpse on the screen of the densely packed swarm of ghost-eating spiders clinging to the stone walls.

Ever since they acquired their own magic, the base had truly unleashed its potential regarding the application of magical arts. Many items that people once dared not utilize were now manufactured in massive quantities, much like the holy water found within these bastards.

Even within the Martial Sect, an organization dedicated fundamentally to martial arts, true top-tier experts were exceedingly rare.

With the final two hundred meters remaining, the grenade launcher in Bai Gang's hands was entirely out of ammunition. Python still had some bullets left, but he had no intention of pressing on any further.

Even though Wei Su had already amassed a vast fortune, no one would ever complain about having even more money.

Looking down from on high with a cold and detached gaze, Nirus IV stared at Gloria, the Blood Priestess, and spoke in a sharp tone: "So, after all that you've said, what is it you actually want? Or could it be that my son, Stanford, failed to deliver those sacrificial offerings to you as agreed?"

"This... this is the honor of the Black Guard: to bite the enemy even in death," Miguel rasped out. Shortly after, he closed his eyes in death, a look of serene satisfaction resting upon his face.

Bai Gang pondered his calculations and foresaw no possibility of accidents. Although the route from the supply station to the base was not a formal highway, it had undergone preliminary leveling. Coupled with the absence of the undead along this stretch, the timely arrival of the rescue troops was a matter of absolute certainty.

The moment the man finished speaking, he shifted his gaze directly onto Luo Yu. Meeting that rather greedy look, Luo Yu once again offered a faint, cold smile. Indeed, the red and purple rings on his hand were far too conspicuous, especially within this secluded and desolate forest.

"I am looking at you quite seriously; it is you who are overthinking things. Tell me why you cannot sleep," Xiao Chen said, skillfully steering the conversation elsewhere.

Following Lin Jingnan's announcement, the tournament resumed. Several hours later, it was finally Feng Fan's turn. "I concede defeat," Gu Shengfeng said calmly, after a Sky-Flying Sect elder announced the match and both he and Feng Fan had exchanged names.

That day, Ming Shen persuaded Ziyu at great length, and the girl ultimately decided to follow Du Yunfan to Yangzhou. Upon departure, Du Yunfan said nothing grand, merely offering a solemn vow that he would neither look down upon Ziyu's humble origins nor treat her with the slightest injustice.

With that said, Yu Zhu brought the two swords together in a strike. Zhang Yu's treasured sword snapped cleanly into two halves upon impact, while the sword provided by the proprietor of the "A Beauty's Promise" establishment remained completely unscathed, lacking even the slightest scratch.

"Who goes there? Halt!" As soon as Qing Yun stepped inside, he was met with a resounding and powerful voice. Qing Yun stopped in his tracks, cupped his fists, and said, "I am Fu Qing Yun, and I have come to your esteemed sect to beseech your help with a matter of grave importance! I kindly ask for your accommodation!" His voice radiated sincerity and steadiness.

"I have heard of patterned spiders before. They rarely launch unprovoked attacks against humans, only turning hostile when their territory or safety is threatened," Nori said in a deep voice, his eyes scanning the surroundings with utmost caution.

For a long time, overwhelmed by grief and moving like a walking corpse, Xuan Yuanxiao drifted slowly westward. It was only after a long while that he snapped back to his senses, gritting his teeth as he gazed toward the direction of the Fighting Demon Sea, murmuring to himself: "Ya Qie, endure just a little longer. Once I rescue my master, I will come to find you. You must wait for me." Meanwhile, on the other side...