Chapter 21: The Library Confession Challenge (Part 1)
The first encounter with super speed abilities naturally filled Chen Lü with wonder, but now was hardly the time to leisurely explore his newfound mutant powers. He had to confront the audacious intruder who dared enter Stark Tower—if fortune favored him, he might ensure the man would never leave.
More than ten minutes later, Li Bao and Mo Yangchen entered from outside. The moment they saw Liu Xu, both froze, their knees buckling involuntarily. They forgot even to greet, standing dumbfounded.
If recalculations were omitted, perhaps a player had scored an extraordinary record in the season’s first game only to be sidelined for the rest of the season, rendering the statistics unrepresentative.
Since the secret manuals were provided by the Celestial Alliance, the core rights to this craft were shared among its members. Yet, refining and selling talismans required the approval of array masters, talisman experts, and major guilds and noble families; it could become a wholly new industry benefiting the world.
This step was no small feat for her, having left the archaeology field she had devoted years to and ventured into an entirely unfamiliar industry. If not for Lin Quan, she would have declined any invitation.
Now, with Batman’s escape, accompanied by Cyborg and the Flash, the Justice League suffered a heavy blow. Though few sided with Batman, this marked the beginning of an all-out civil war among the superheroes.
The faction boasting late-stage divine-level warriors stood as the strongest force in the Western Regions, second only to the Supreme Sect.
She abruptly raised her head, her beautiful eyes reflecting the shadowy bat silhouette. Just as she prepared to unleash her skill, her expression suddenly changed.
Listening to Shimura Yang’s words, Kushina Uzumaki furrowed her delicate brows. She trusted Shimura’s words. If before she might have doubted how many could surpass her and Shimura, now she had to concede.
“Order the army to quicken the march; they must reach Nan County by the third watch.” Receiving the command from Nan County, General Qin Yu issued the cold order, inwardly worried. According to the plan, they were to arrive at Nan County by dawn—why the sudden advancement? Could something have gone wrong?
With each step he took, his aura intensified, and simultaneously, thunder surged from within him.
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“Susu, what are you doing blocking the door?” Cen Biqing appeared at the doorway, clad in azure, offering a half-smile.
Though Lady Luo harbored little fondness for Cen Qilang, he was the sole son of Lord Cen. Reluctantly, she realized she would have to rely on him going forward.
A tremendous crash resounded as the lone wall was shattered. Above, a sky full of stars hung brilliantly, a vast expanse surrounded by emerald abysses under a star-strewn night.
The man did not directly answer Yi’s question but fixed his gaze on her with a flicker of surprise and curiosity.
A surge of hot blood rushed to the forehead, followed by indescribable grief, heart-wrenching and unbearable.
Yet... although Cen Biqing had kept many things from her, he had never lied. What was the reason this time?
Shui Yiren sprinkled grouper roe into the meal, then ladled some vegetable oil in front of Shu Mu’s room. After measuring the distance, she moved a stone aside. Leaping back to the rooftop, she crouched, seeking Shui Zhushi’s chamber and emptied the contents of the cloth bundle down below.
The army of the God of Magic had already formed a battle formation at a position on the left wing.
Although Anda was not as proficient with computers as Black MS, being a mathematical genius, she possessed basic hacking knowledge.
Abigail had witnessed the legendary Lynch’s prowess: a magic swordsman whose command of magic rivaled that of ordinary legendary sorcerers.
The only way to preserve the Sun family bloodline now was to submit to the court, surrender unconditionally, and abandon any hope of autonomy in Jiangdong—the court would never agree.
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Sunlight slanted across the desk, filtering through hair strands and casting mottled shadows, yet it could not dispel the chill.
After a thorough scan, An Min found no remarkable figures, and An Ruo sensed the field within two hundred meters was empty—thus, no obstacles remained.
Though the NBA was globally recognized as the pinnacle of basketball, other leagues existed domestically in the U.S., with prospects to challenge the NBA’s supremacy in the future.
Xie Chunfeng breaking his personal best astonished Sun Ping, who could not resist conducting the test himself.
Yu She observed from afar, and Xia He could not discern any specific markings on the caravan members. Comprising over thirty vehicles, the caravan carried not just goods but also tents and provisions.
Most inhabitants here were Foundation Establishment cultivators. She and her Dao partner were early-stage Foundation Establishment, their cultivation stagnant for years, prompting them to settle here for a peaceful life and to thrive.
Though she longed to strike those two beasts, she would not break her word so lightly—only demons would engage in such treachery.
He should have foreseen this outcome; given Su’er’s nature, why would he obediently go to the police station?
The twin trees were massive, their surroundings vast. If they searched aimlessly, they would never find the spiritual realm’s boundary—it was, after all, intangible.