That afternoon, the group chose a clearing in the woods not far from the Ubuyashiki Estate as their gathering spot.
A stream lay in the distance, with dense woods behind them.
The surroundings were peaceful and open.
At first, everyone was discussing whether they should trouble the Kakushi members to fetch some vegetables and meat from the supplies at Oyakata-sama's estate.
Xia Xi dismissed the suggestion with a wave of his hand.
"Since we've decided to have a proper feast, naturally, we should eat something fresh.
Jiang Zaiyuan climbed onto the stage with trembling legs and an awkward gait. The sight made all the disciples below struggle to suppress their laughter, while Yan Kaitu immediately frowned.
Without Lin Xu's last-minute intervention, the final victory should still have been hers, but it would have come at an extremely devastating cost. Though Lu Chenxi was fearless, that did not mean she could happily accept it.
The streams of vital energy formed from those pill essences flowed ceaselessly through the body, constantly widening every meridian within it.
But Lei Zhan always had the feeling that this Dragon Soul Star Disc was not as awe-inspiring as he had imagined. Instead, it even gave him a trace of fear. Regardless, Lei Zhan had to obtain it.
The soldiers aboard the helicopter all slid down the ropes, rushed over, tied up the assassins one by one, and herded them together under guard.
Chu Feng's and Lu Chenxi's hearts immediately tightened. Chu Feng drew his sword, and his sword Dao manifested. Countless swords surrounded him, ringing out with metallic clangs like dragons' cries, poised to strike at any moment.
Chu Feng paused. If Lu Qi believed there was nothing wrong with him out of simple trust, then what about Lu Chenxi?
"Everything's ready," Staff Officer Gu answered