Chapter 76: The Power Broker

As soon as Tang Sicheng spoke, everyone sensed something unusual in the air—a strong scent of gunpowder, tension thick enough to cut. Was Master Tang about to challenge His Majesty once again? Ever since His Majesty had gained the upper hand, Master Tang had been silent for a long time.

"A general’s qualities? I think that Li Gui’s innate strength is the true mark of a general!" Qin Xiao said in a low, heavy voice.

With things said so bluntly, what reason could Du Hongming have to refuse? Although Yan Qiming spoke as if seeking counsel, it was obvious he was issuing a command. Orders from the Temple were such that few in the Eastern Continent dared defy them.

In truth, Wang Mang was not only worried about Su Mo but also about his own army of resentful spirits and beasts. It was as if Su Mo had seen right through Wang Mang’s concerns; after bringing Nian Haoyue to the newly constructed altar, he stood by the teleportation array opposite the other formation.

The roar of support in the arena rose wave after wave, deafening, the echoes lingering in the ears of McGrady and his teammates. They turned to exchange smiles, then resumed their defense.

Seeing Wen Zaozao try so hard to force a smile despite her obvious unhappiness was truly heart-wrenching.

"Is that so? The Nirvana Sacred Fire of the Phoenix Clan is indeed powerful. But alas, the Phoenix Clan has long vanished from this world," the Dragon Emperor said.

This was an unexpected delight. He had long guessed that Liu Qiuyue was no ordinary person, but he had never imagined she could be so extraordinary.

Yi Ping suddenly leaped up, shouting, waving his hands and feet in excitement. The five ghost wolves beside him, startled by the outburst, scattered and retreated.

The Spider Demon looked at the green divine light flickering on the Mirror of Supreme Yang, a glint of wariness in its eyes. The pitch-black demonic energy surged from its body, rolling forward and condensing into dark armor as a shield.

After scoring, as he retreated past the Wolf King on defense, he cast a scornful glance at him before swiftly falling back to guard their half.

"The first three ways are probably beyond our reach in this lifetime, but as for the last one—tonight we might just give it a try," Old He said, his face flushed after several drinks, speaking with a candid boldness so unlike his usual composed self.

As for the gathering with her friends, she already knew what to expect—one after another, her girlfriends would be showing off to her.

Now that Dungal had avenged his great hatred, one of the obsessions that had driven him was gone. All that remained to sustain him now was his career.

Sima Qinghan was indeed Long Aotian’s official consort, recognized by the system, acknowledged by herself, so there could be no mistake.

Her head ached terribly. All Shen Wanyin could do now was rest and recover her strength. Having been through much, she regained her calm faster than most.

Shi Wushuang continued thoughtfully, his searching gaze sweeping over each and every person present.

Tang Shan narrowed his eyes at Old Master Fan. This old fox—he had inner energy as well. Clearly, he was no ordinary elder; otherwise, at sixty or seventy, how could he still be so vigorous?

"Su Linhan, I feel awful," Shen Wanyin murmured, feeling feverish, her throat parched, her stomach burning as if with fire.

Long Ke’er’s eyes burned with rage, but within that anger flickered a trace of anticipation. Lu Yan couldn’t help but feel a jolt of unease—did this woman have some screw loose? Why else would she always want to hit him?

Moon raised his head and took a deep breath, and in that instant, I felt as if my very soul was being drawn out of my body.

Knowing Shen Wanyin wouldn’t tell her the reason, Zhang Qianqian didn’t press. Just then, the phone rang; she answered, exchanged a quick greeting, and hurried off.

Jiang Baifeng stood in place, outwardly calm, but in truth, she was surreptitiously eavesdropping.

A sinister chuckle echoed, and before long, a youth in a flower-patterned long shirt appeared from around the corner, followed by four teammates.