Love my ass! You bastard, Mr. Soul would never be interested in me!
Tong Guoguo was exasperated. This bastard was wearing Mr. Soul's skin and spouting nonsense here.
He had to die!
Swish, swish!
Tong Guoguo unleashed two more fireballs, but this time, their diameter was only three or four meters.
Xu Mu finally realized that even if she was a master of the Mortal Shedding Realm, continuously using Earth-level techniques would take a toll on her body.
Not to mention she was also constantly using a Heaven-level technique to enhance her own defenses.
No wonder Chen Xuan deliberately said earlier that he wouldn't be able to withstand it if she did it a few more times.
Now it seemed he just wanted Tong Guoguo to release more Earth-level techniques.
Xu Mu looked at Chen Xuan. Speaking of which, with so many fireballs smashing down, he was still alive and kicking.
Boom!
The fireballs suddenly exploded, and Xu Mu was instantly sent flying.
In the distance, Chen Xuan quickly turned around, turning his back to the blast radius, and was also sent flying.
Seeing this, Xu Mu smiled. If he guessed correctly, Chen Xuan's woven bag must be a treasure.
He had noticed several times now that when facing the fireball explosions, Chen Xuan didn't block them head-on, but chose to turn his back to the attacks.
Only now did he realize that Chen Xuan wanted the woven urea bag on his back to block these attacks.
As expected of the main character, even the woven bag he always carried was a treasure.
He had been fighting alongside Chen Xuan for a while now, and hadn't noticed before that against high-intensity attacks, his woven bag had never been damaged.
His clothes, on the other hand, had been torn several times.
I can't take it anymore! Old Chen, I can't hold on!
Xu Mu deliberately shouted at Chen Xuan in the distance, wanting Tong Guoguo to keep going.
He had to admit, this was currently the only chance they had to defeat her.
Xu Mu had been dodging all this time without attacking much, so he still had a large amount of Qi, not to mention he had Qi-replenishing pills on him.
In contrast, Tong Guoguo had already lost a lot of power.
Dragging it out like this was more advantageous for Xu Mu and Chen Xuan.
Rumble!
Just then, a violent tremor came from the distance.
Xu Mu and the others all looked toward the entrance of the ruins.
They could all feel a powerful force rapidly approaching them.
Xu Mu and Chen Xuan breathed a sigh of relief. Without a doubt, Hao Yang must have arrived.
Tong Guoguo's expression, however, turned ugly. Mr. Soul hadn't mentioned sending her any reinforcements.
Then the person coming this time was highly likely not one of their own.
Not long after, an old man with messy hair and a wine gourd hanging from his waist appeared on top of the iceberg high above.
He leaped down and landed on the peak where Xu Mu was.
Xu Mu immediately beamed with joy. Senior, you're finally here. If you had come any later, the two of us would have been dead.
Greetings, Senior. I am junior Chen Xuan.
Chen Xuan also immediately trotted over and greeted him respectfully.
Hao Yang picked up his wine gourd, took a sip of wine, and looked at Tong Guoguo in the distance.
Then he looked at Xu Mu and said, Kid, you two have been fighting that woman for so long and still aren't dead?
Just lucky. I'm already injured,
Xu Mu said with a smile.
It would be weird if you weren't injured. I just don't understand, how is that girl over there so strong?
Hao Yang said this and began scratching his head vigorously.
Who are you?
Tong Guoguo looked at the old man before her, her eyes somewhat solemn.
She had already sealed the ruins in ice using an array, including the location of the entrance. How did this person get in?
Could it be that he broke through the ice?
But the array here was level nine. Even someone at the peak of the Mortal Shedding Realm shouldn't be able to break it.
Perhaps this old man also understood arrays.
You tell me who you are first, Hao Yang asked calmly.
I am from the Immortality Research Institute.
Tong Guoguo answered without hesitation.
Then that makes sense.
Hao Yang said with an indifferent expression, I never change my name. In the ancient martial arts world, people call me Stepdad, Hao Yang.
What? You are Hao Yang!
Hearing this, Tong Guoguo's expression suddenly shook.
Chen Xuan was also secretly surprised. This person's title was famous, one of the madmen in the secular world.
Kid, what do you think of this woman? If you think she's alright, I'll cripple her cultivation and make her your wife.
Hao Yang turned to look at Xu Mu and asked.
Holy crap...
Xu Mu was somewhat speechless. Senior, why are you always trying to find me a wife?
Kid, you might have great talent in cultivation, but when it comes to women, you're too cowardly. I need to desensitize you to these women.
Hao Yang said earnestly.
Xu Mu scratched his head awkwardly. Senior, let's forget it. I recently went through a breakup and don't want to date.
It is exactly because of a breakup that you need to date. Giving one woman ten chances is not as good as giving ten women one chance.
Hao Yang continued, If you can't find a good woman, then find a lot of women. You must never be controlled by women, but rather have women on your left and right.
Hearing this, Xu Mu felt even more respect for the senior before him. This was a true master.
From what I see, you guys are the real villains!
Taking advantage of Hao Yang speaking, Tong Guoguo had already charged right up to them.
However, her target was still Xu Mu.
Swish!
Hao Yang grabbed Tong Guoguo's fist with one hand. In the eyes of other men, you are a woman, and they might show you mercy. But in my eyes, I will hit you even harder!
Boom!
Hao Yang smashed a punch into Tong Guoguo's chest.
Tong Guoguo's eyes widened as her body flew backward like a cannonball, crashing heavily into the distant ice.
But the next moment, she climbed back up and continued to attack in their direction.
Hao Yang narrowed his eyes slightly. Interesting. Even with a Heaven-level defensive technique, facing this kind of impact, one's internal organs would be severely injured. You have a pretty good physique for a woman.
Whoosh!
Hao Yang immediately rushed forward.
Boom, boom, boom...
The two sides began to clash constantly, neither of them defending.
The surrounding ground shook continuously, and cracks like ravines spread out in all directions.
After dozens of punches, Tong Guoguo was unharmed, while blood seeped from the corner of Hao Yang's mouth.
Holy crap? Interesting! Then I'll add a bit more power!
Not only did Hao Yang not retreat, but excitement showed in his eyes. I'll hit, hit, hit, hit...
Rumble, rumble...
Hao Yang's fists could now be seen as afterimages, and countless punches landed on Tong Guoguo's body.
Tong Guoguo couldn't parry them at all. Her body kept retreating, and finally, she was beaten against the ice wall by Hao Yang's fists.
Even so, Hao Yang didn't stop. He pinned Tong Guoguo against the ice wall and continued his assault.
The violent tremors made the earth shake crazily, leaving Xu Mu and Chen Xuan unable to stand steady.
Crack!
Tong Guoguo's crystal armor first showed cracks, and the next moment, it shattered completely.
Rumble, rumble...
Countless punches landed on Tong Guoguo. She wanted to escape, but found that her body was already embedded in the ice.
In just a few short seconds, who knew how many punches landed on her body.
Blood began to flow from her nose and mouth, and the arms she used to defend herself were twisted.
Boom!
Another charged punch landed squarely on Tong Guoguo's chest.
Pfft!
Tong Guoguo spat out a mouthful of blood. Her whole body went limp, and she fell to her knees on the ground.
Hao Yang grabbed Tong Guoguo's shoulder and dragged her over to Xu Mu's side.
Xu Mu and Chen Xuan exchanged a glance. Holy shit! That's hardcore!

uld barely embark on the path to immortality. Just as he was on the verge of death, his golden finger awakened. No matter whether it was poison, drained blood and vital energy, diminished lifespan, or any other physical debuff caused by paying a price—once midnight passed, everything would be refreshed. From then on, whenever someone asked what kind of person Chu Ran was, the answer was simple: Forbidden arts that other cultivators dared not learn? Chu Ran would learn them. Prices that even demonic cultivators dared not pay? Chu Ran would pay them. Lifespan that even righteous cultivators dared not burn? Chu Ran would burn it. All the blood essence in his body? Take it. Want both his hands and feet? He would cut them off and send them to you. You say he’s finished? He wasn’t built to sit idle. You think he’s gone mad? No—he was simply waiting for midnight. From that day onward, Chu Ran would respect neither Heaven nor Earth, bow to neither gods nor ghosts. He had only one wish: For midnight to arrive a little sooner.

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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.”

his freshman year, Su Bai accidentally bound the "Indulgence Tycoon System." 【Sleeping in? Reward: +$1,000】 【Spent $288 at a street barbecue stall? Cashback: +$2,880】 【Dropped $14,396 on in-game skins? Special reward unlocked: A brand-new Porsche Panamera!】 Luxury cars, penthouses, corporate shares, financial empires… College life was all about living freely and doing whatever he pleased! … When the adorably naive academic genius faced family medical bills and financial struggles, Su Bai waved his hand dismissively: "Your future is on me." "Wuwu~ Big Brother is so good to me! I’ll become a scientist to repay you!" When the genius girl got bullied by a shady professor? Su Bai casually dropped a billion-dollar investment, forcing the university to grovel and beg for her return. A company’s funding chain collapsing? Su Bai smirked—cash was the one thing he’d never run out of. Years later, when people traced the rise of the AI prodigy beauty, who was the man behind her success? Not just that—Su Bai also became the tsundere campus belle’s unattainable dream, the contrast senior’s daily necessity, and the beautiful counselor’s emotional anchor…