Chapter 60

As pioneers of the great age of discovery, the Portuguese were eventually surpassed by those who followed, and failed to become a temporary global hegemon like Spain. There were many reasons for this, with an insufficient population being a particularly crucial factor.

Shortly after Zhaoshangyue arrived at the arena, another burly, heavily haired man also stepped into the center, teasing him as the leader of the Daoist Alliance.

"I dare not accept such praise from Your Highness. Were it not for Your Highness, my entire clan would have perished at the hands of Han Yue!" Ma Teng appeared extremely modest.

It was Yang Yuhuan again. Liu De stroked his chin. Yang Yuhuan had been in there last time, but unfortunately, he currently possessed no authority to indulge in pleasure. A single Yang Yuhuan could do nothing to influence the upcoming war. Did he seriously expect to use a honey trap?

Even Qiu understood this principle, and though he possessed his own batch of healing medicine derived from shamanism, he could never bring himself to take it out to save others.

"Ugh." Ye Long wore a depressed expression. Helpless, seeing that this middle-aged woman had a rough and unyielding posture and was clearly not someone to be trifled with, Ye Long could only make a phone call to Fang Qing'er.

Just as the blade was about to reach him, Yu Liuming's figure shifted slightly, sliding aside by a few inches at the very nick of time. The scimitar in Lin Han's hand brushed almost flush against Yu Liuming's body, yet ultimately struck empty air.

Adapting to those New Year or Christmas elements that could only truly be felt in heavy snow, such as Santa Claus riding a sleigh.

Though the assassin's lightness kung fu was excellent, he could not actually fly. With his escape route blocked, the assassin did not waste words; kicking off with his rear foot, he charged straight toward Yan He, attempting to take him hostage in order to retreat.

Shui Roubing deliberated for a long time before issuing a single command, while inside the Chu army's grand tent, an entirely different bustling scene was unfolding.

"Young master?" Seeing him lost in thought, Banxia could not help but gently shake his arm, gazing at him with deep worry.

These monsters retained a sliver of the intelligence they possessed in life, yet because of the deep resentment lingering within them from before their deaths, they were exceptionally violent and cruel.

In the past, the pressure came mostly from certain high-ranking figures above, while the common citizens still firmly supported the Yanhuang Dragon Guard and the nation's military and police.

As the King of the Northern Continent, he actually referred to himself simply as "I" at this moment. Furthermore, he directly addressed Han Shangyi as his wife, which sufficiently demonstrated the profound depth of his love for her.

Nan Mufeng was well aware that this younger brother of his had never been of one heart with him. Kicking a man while he was down at a time like this was precisely the kind of thing he would do, especially since his relationship with Han Yan was exceptionally close—standing up for her injustice was only natural. As for Chu Yao, she was likely doing the same for Du Hanyan.

Besides, with that kind of performance, even if she truly surpassed them, it would lack any sense of novelty and fall far short of creating any shocking impact.

I will definitely go on the mountain hike, because I want to spend more time with Diane. Though her words refuse me opportunities, if I brazenly tag along, she will actually be happy in her heart. However, it is better not to see Shen Lingyu recently.

Everyone returned to their respective camps to rest for a while. Having spent the entire day playing together, they had grown familiar with one another and agreed to gather again in the evening to form groups. Yet this sudden situation also caused various hidden thoughts to stir among certain individuals.

However, for magical beasts, that process of cleansing the marrow and reshaping the bones remained nothing more than a dream—an utterly unattainable dream—unless one encountered the most terrifying "Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation" during ultimate ascension. One can easily imagine just how heaven-defying this "Purple Essence Bell" truly was.

Seeing the blank expressions on the soldiers' faces, the clever Madame Cindy thought of a possibility: these soldiers were merely executing orders and had no knowledge of their commander's plan.

Vaguely, Huo Anxi gathered from Fu Jingzhi's brief response that he seemed to have urgent matters regarding work and could not stay in H City for long.

The bus jolted and swayed for quite a while before coming to an abrupt halt. Drowsily, she heard the surrounding passengers discussing things with suspicion and doubt. Initially, she paid it no mind, but then the bus broadcast chimed in again.

This formation was somewhat formidable; it was called the Long Snake Formation, characterized by exceptionally fierce offensive capabilities. Combined with the vanguard head composed of clan elders and leaders, this offensive might was truly terrifying.

This type of poison was chronic in nature. Judging by the Western Emperor's strength, it would likely take a full day to take effect. By then, though he would not die immediately, his body would grow increasingly rigid until his entire form turned to stone.

Yet human beings all possess a certain pride, moments when they cannot let go of their dignity. Since she had already put on airs, she could not back down immediately, and could only secretly pray that this fellow would coax her with a few gentle words so she could step down the stairs smoothly.

"Regardless of what relationship you share with him, do not ever let this king hear that name from your lips again. If you do, this king will ensure you never speak another word." By the end, his voice had turned bone-chillingly cold, draining the color right out of Song Shiyu's face.

Most importantly, possessing this top-tier shipyard offered a chance to expand the scale of vessels during construction. For instance, a ship originally measuring one hundred meters could instantly transform into two hundred meters under the construction of this shipyard.

In other words, the current blank lot is equivalent to a death warrant. Whoever draws it must prepare to face their doom. Even if they manage to win by sheer luck, their trump cards will likely be completely exposed. Once others are on guard, seizing victory again thereafter will become rather difficult.

This was her sole remaining method to escape the Yun family. Thinking of this, a strange, fierce light welled up in Lan Shuya's eyes.

"Thank you, doctor." Xia Han produced the money to settle the medical fee and instructed the actor to return to the set first to report to the director.

Loki glanced at Ymir, and seeing the latter nod, Loki stood on ceremony no longer, taking a seat directly between Ymir and Velia.

After all, the Kakashi cosplay worn by Su Hao was remarkably faithful in both physical build and props; otherwise, he would not have been swarmed by so many people at the exhibition begging for photos as mementos.

"That old bastard actually set a fire." Gari was now gripped by extreme vexation, acutely aware that he had fallen for a ruse. The tightly shut gates and the reinforced deployment of archers along the city walls had all been an act put on solely to convince Gari that Sastel intended to hold the city.

She even watched the man before her with deep appreciation, viewing the situation as though she were merely spectating a play.

Sewers, manhole covers, tap water systems, hand grenades—every single item required his personal supervision, not to mention the newly established Science Department, which similarly demanded his attention for every little affair.

The deities of the heavens ignited numerous starlight sparks, and physical stars transformed into multicolored essence that merged into the universe world. The starry expanse outside the world was cleared, and the shattered devastation left in the wake of the great battle vanished completely, entirely refined and absorbed by the heavenly will of the universe world.