Seeing that Man Man still had that dead, salted-fish look, acting like a dead snail that wasn't afraid of boiling water, Yi Feng knew that asking it was a waste of time.
Besides, it couldn't even speak; continuing to pester it would just be a waste of energy.
Glancing speechlessly at the little snail, Yi Feng ignored it.
Although he seemed not to care, in his heart, he was clearer than ever that the truth he knew was absolutely not as simple as his past impressions.
He was extraordinary now; not just anyone could withstand a slap from him. Yet, this damn snail was completely fine, and its speed was ridiculously fast...
This kind of existence was truly almost identical to what the system had introduced.
Involuntarily, Yi Feng thought of even more.
The various things gifted by the system, and the various existences around him...
And Lu Benwei, who had been there from the very beginning.
If he wasn't mistaken, this guy was highly likely playing dumb too!
To have the title of the strongest thug, he should have some real skills. At the very least, he absolutely wouldn't be so weak that he had no power to fight back in front of him.
This bastard had been deceiving him all along!
Thinking up to this point.
A sharp glint flashed in Yi Feng's eyes. His face darkened slightly as he downed the fine wine in his cup in one gulp.
Looking out into the distance from the tavern's windowsill, his vision became increasingly clear. The various prosperities of the bustling mortal world, the myriad states of sentient beings interwoven with joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness, were all taken in at a glance.
His gaze stretched endlessly toward the horizon, and his thoughts drifted further and further away.
Meanwhile.
Trillions of miles away from the small city, several figures appeared at the peak of the icy glacier.
By the snowy cliff, a group of black-robed figures all knelt down, bowing respectfully toward a figure standing with his hands behind his back. The leader truthfully reported everything he knew, looking somewhat apprehensive.
Reporting to Your Excellency...
We have been investigating everywhere recently, searching through countless secret realms and ancient clans, but we still haven't been able to find any news about the Lord of the Cloud Star. However, the Cloud Star is definitely the realm star of this galaxy. This is the result of our painstaking investigation, absolutely without any falsehood. We are willing to swear upon our souls!
After the nervous words fell, the group waited quietly for a few breaths.
Despite the snow filling the sky, they couldn't hear any extraneous sounds in their ears at this moment. The pressure on their bodies and minds continued to rise as they waited with full concentration for the instructions of the Lord before them, their faces showing a fawning and respectful demeanor.
In just a few breaths, everyone was so nervous that they felt like they were treading on thin ice.
The figure with his back to them never looked back, only faintly uttering a soft question.
Oh?
You investigated for days, and this is the only information you got?
Even though it was a soft remark, it felt like a ten-thousand-foot ice plain crashing down, startling everyone into bowing their heads and lowering their eyes. The black figures all trembled in unison.
Please forgive us, Your Excellency!
It's not that we are incompetent, but the Lord of the Cloud Star is simply too cunning!
We searched almost all the hidden places on the Cloud Star, not sparing any ancient clans, yet we still haven't found a single trace of information. We don't know where he is hiding; even the human cultivators of the Cloud Star have no news of him!
The leading black figure eagerly defended himself, but was interrupted by successive questions.
The Cloud Star is the realm star. This is something I knew long ago. Do I need your so-called verification? Stating it now, are you trying to claim credit?
First, you failed in your investigation, and then you shamelessly make excuses.
Do you even deserve to be considered the elites of our race?
Whoosh!
Whoosh!!!
As the soft words fell, a terrifying aura surged forward one after another, like rolling ocean waves, each layer higher than the last. The snowstorm before them became more than a hundred times fiercer.
The bodies of the several black figures seemed to be slashed by swords, suddenly revealing numerous scars!
Many of them were already trembling all over, blood mist flying about.
Even so.
No one dared to have the slightest complaint. The dozens of black figures were all dominated by fear, hastily prostrating and begging for mercy, their voices trembling uncontrollably!
Please forgive us, Your Excellency!
We have failed in our duties, please show mercy, Your Excellency!
This subordinate is willing to make up for my mistakes with merits; even if it costs my life, I will find the whereabouts of the Lord of the Cloud Star!
...
Amidst a flurry of terrified kowtowing, drops of blood splattered into the ice and snow, unexpectedly turning into thick smoke. Even the thousand-year-old ice began to melt, as if the bloodlines of these people were like supreme treasures.
Finally.
The terrifying Excellency, gazing afar with his hands behind his back, gently waved his hand and responded with some impatience.
Enough.
Now is a time when personnel are needed, so I will give you one chance.
The black figures repeatedly bowed as if granted a great amnesty, filled with the pleasant surprise of luckily surviving.
But even though myriad complex emotions were revealed.
When the deep voice rang out again, no one dared to make a sound to disturb him!
That Lord of the Cloud Star hides very deeply and indeed has some tricks. With your meager abilities, continuing the investigation would likely be useless...
Since that is the case, you shall disguise yourselves as subordinates of the Lord of the Cloud Star, slaughtering and destroying everywhere. Take this opportunity to confuse the public. I refuse to believe that when the Lord of the Cloud Star's reputation is completely ruined, he can still continue to hide!
As soon as these words came out.
The group of black figures trembled in shock, and their extremely reverent voices echoed continuously!
This is truly a brilliant plan!
Your Excellency is wise!
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Cheng's father told him he was getting remarried—to a wealthy woman. Cao Cheng realized his time had finally come: he was about to become a second-generation rich kid. Sure, it might be a watered-down version, but hey, at least he'd have status now, right? The wealthy woman also had four daughters!! Which meant, starting today, Cao Cheng gained four stunning older sisters?? But that wasn't even the whole story... "My name is Cao Cheng—'Cheng' as in 'honest, smooth-talking gentleman'!"
e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
to panic—he has a system. As long as an investment target dies, he can claim a reward. And since he is immortal, the one thing he has plenty of is time. ... Countless years later. “Immortal Emperor of Longevity? I invested in him.” “Supreme Celestial Venerable? I invested in him.” “Undying Empress? I invested in her.” “...” “Heh. Once they’ve all died, even the Heavenly Dao will have to kneel and call me Dad.”
