Today's first update: Chapter 2393! 1/4!
"I'm ready."
Xu Kun, glowing all over as if covered by a golden filter, rose to his feet.
His expression was exceedingly solemn. This was not merely a test, but also a responsibility he bore as an older brother toward his unborn little sister.
Success was the only option. Failure was not allowed.
"There's no need to be so serious. With the Human Race Luck from before, severing the Divine Tribulation Curse Brand would have been quite difficult. But under your leadership, the human race has already developed in every respect."
Xu Qingcang walked up to Xu Kun and placed a hand on his shoulder. For once, his eyes revealed a fatherly warmth Xu Kun had never seen before.
"Good child, you've grown up."
His father's approval made Xu Kun straighten his back unconsciously. This was undoubtedly the greatest praise for a boy who had grown into a man.
"Now, go do it."
"Alright!"
Xu Kun nodded, unaware that as he turned away, Xu Qingcang and Zhu Nan exchanged suppressed, amused looks.
Sigh... poor child. He still had no idea what he would have to face in the future.
"Dad, this strike of mine won't hurt my little sister, right?"
"Huh?" Xu Qingcang did not react at first. After a pause, he came to his senses and said, "Strike without hesitation. If a divine egg that even the Divine Tribulation could not destroy could be ruined by your blow, then that would truly be a joke."
"That's good." Xu Kun nodded, then focused with utmost concentration as the Qie Man Sword slowly condensed in his empty palm.
Li Yian let out a long sigh. "Sigh..."
"Qing-jie, why are you sighing?"
"It's nothing. I just feel sorry for certain people."
Xu Kun immediately retorted,