40 Authorized Original Release on Jinjiang

According to the current government data of the Linhan Empire, for a shattered agricultural empire with a total population of just over sixty million, bearing the administrative expenses of tens of thousands of civil servants and the military expenditures of more than 300,000 modernized army and navy troops is simply far too heavy a burden.

The urn seals away an Earth Demon. Her ancestors were once under the command of the Earth Demon. However, after the Earth Demon was severely wounded, it needed to go into a deep slumber to recover its vitality, and this task of guardianship was thus entrusted to her ancestors.

Yangjin understood Song Ran's intention and asked no further questions, but Yangzong was different. Looking back, she noticed eight Taoist priests descending from the upper floor, gazing in their direction. Two of the elderly priests wore expressions of profound astonishment.

Ling Lanqi was provoked into a great rage, throwing a punch toward Rong Ruo. However, knowing that there was an insurmountable gap in cultivation between Ling Lanqi and her opponent, and fearing that Rong Ruo might take Ling Lanqi hostage to threaten her, Song Ruyan swept him aside with her genuine Qi. She then moved to intercept Rong Ruo herself, merely instructing Ling Lanqi to alert the other elders.

That evening at Ying Qianmi's residence, everyone prepared some food and wine, eating and drinking lively. Once thoroughly stuffed and satisfied, they each returned to their rooms to rest.

Following a deafening crash, the space that had only recently recovered shattered rapidly, even showing signs of impending collapse. Having consumed the majority of its energy, a bolt of heavenly lightning still ten zhang thick smashed heavily down toward Xue Yuehen. The Wind-Flame Coiling Dragon Halberd suddenly materialized in Xue Yuehen's left hand, its tip pointing straight up at the heavenly lightning plunging from the sky.

In the dead of night, Li Weizheng was abruptly awakened by a commotion. Donning his outer garments, he got up and walked to the window, only to see blazing fires shooting into the sky and billowing black smoke rising from the direction of the northern part of the city. The main street was filled with chaotic human voices as countless people rushed to fight the fire. Li Weizheng knitted his brows, for the direction of the fire appeared to be none of other than Zhou Ming's home.

Yang Xin, also referred to by Yang Jingwen as Uncle Yang, was the current head of the Yang family and the second strongest expert on Sirius Star following Yang Zecheng.

"Here is the matter. I heard that Your Excellency has been commanded by the Emperor to formulate a conscription policy. Have you ever considered giving Li Jinglong a chance to redeem himself through meritorious service?" Xu Zengshou cut straight to the point and stated his purpose.

After these words were spoken, Yue Hun remained unfazed, caring only about Xun Si. Yet Xun Si harbored entirely different feelings and thoughts, raising her head to gaze at Yue Hun.

In the past, the majority of the Chinese population in Borneo lacked adequate clothing and food, living in an environment of constant peril where they could be slaughtered by the Indonesians at any moment, and thus no one cared about sanitary conditions.

Ye Yuxuan glanced at the crowd and said, "The so-called Land of Becoming a God is nothing more than a heaven-shaking hoax, and that tower is also known as the Refining Pagoda. There is nothing inside it. Instead, it drains the energy, blood, and vitality of anyone who enters, refining them one by one. And those who reap the benefits are none other than the controllers of this tower."

While sharing the "wine of communion," Kanzaki Kaori had already appeared silently behind Kirishima Shoko.

Before she could flusteredly clutch the messy quilt over her body, Charlotte likewise caught sight of my instinctive reaction to her preceding words. Under the illumination of the soft yellow lamp, her lovely face was also veiled in a blush reminiscent of the sunset glow.

Hao Yiwei shuddered all over and instinctively squeezed his thighs tightly together, while Qingyue and the four others smiled with pursed lips.

Skill: Heavenly Lightning Strike. Due to lingering frequently beside Zeus, it has absorbed boundless thunder-and-lightning energy, enabling it to unleash powerful heavenly lightning to attack enemies. Its effectiveness is doubled against all dark entities. Restriction: Once a day.

Consequently, the Indonesian exclusionary army formed by the Indian reorganized division rapidly established a solid base in southern Borneo. Afterward, they claimed all the fields and orchards of the base for themselves, organizing the local Indonesians to harvest and cultivate them to supply the daily needs of the army.

"Well, although the fees collected are high, the efficiency is indeed quite good," Ye Yuxuan praised before connecting with the buyer: "The price has been modified; you may proceed with the purchase."

"I think perhaps we should find an opportunity to hunt down and eat more wild beasts. Maybe before long, we will be able to recover all our abilities!" the Great Wolf suggested.

"Hehe, Ke'er, I won't make you wait too much longer. Once I accomplish the dream in my heart, I will wholeheartedly be with you. Trust me, this day is not far off," Zhou Yi continued.

"No way, that's so exaggerated! Why are Divine Realm experts getting involved in this? Isn't this just joining the bustling fun blindly? Are people still supposed to survive?" Duobao muttered.

I was stunned for a long time. When noon arrived, I went to Big Mouth's house to have lunch with him.

Despite how well they had plotted, how could Chu Yi be someone so easily fooled?

However, when they saw that this prey had already been targeted by those five burly men, many of them felt an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

Meanwhile, that guardian squatted trembling beside Lin Xiu and Wuguna, swallowed hard, and then slowly stretched out a hand bit by bit.

Everyone's expressions turned grave as they watched Chu Yi suddenly flee at high speed in that exact moment.

The dark-faced man clearly had not expected this blood fiend to completely ignore the attack of his spiritual artifact, and the expression on his face was one of utter shock.

"Indeed, it looks very good," Gao Yan said without concealing his praise when he saw Changge dressed in this outfit.

Perhaps the perpetrators were truly the Black Armored Guards, but they did not believe it was instigated by the First Prince, Xuanbuzhi.

"Princess, this way, please." Before long, Wu'ai respectfully came out to welcome Changge and invited her inside.

Yet before Li Daren's misfortune befell him, Li Mengchen needed to devise a narrative for his return to the capital. The imperial court's dignity had been utterly disgraced by him; would the equally young emperor let him off easily?

Guo Ke seemed entirely oblivious to the danger just moments ago, still finding time to alert Zhou Mingzhi over there.

Furthermore, he had actually managed to coax that picky old woman in her household; a person like this ought to be quite patient with elders, shouldn't he?

And he has the nerve to say my singing is terrible—this guy is completely tone-deaf, with his pitches wandering all the way to Africa.

"Huh?" As he walked along, he caught the sound of voices. If it were anything else, Lingyi wouldn't have had much of a reaction, but these sounds and this dialogue sounded wrong no matter how he listened.

Heroic Spirits do not rely on breathing to sustain their survival; panting is a psychological necessity. It serves to alleviate tension and calm one's mood through respiration. After all, Heroic Spirits are existences ascended from humanity, and since they are ascended humans, they naturally retain a fraction of human characteristics.