Volume 1, Chapter 25: A Switch? What a Joke!

Naruto Uzumaki had just summoned his shadow clones, only to disperse them casually and perform the jutsu again. He repeated this process three times, each time conjuring over a thousand clones, yet his chakra reserves seemed entirely unaffected.

"It was at Base No. 4 that the strange fluctuations originated, causing the alien pathogens at Base No. 5 to go berserk and create a variety of specialized xenomorphs. Eventually, all the bases fell!" David translated the Titans' message.

"Hengzhi, you’ve been living a carefree life on the frontier since the Battle of Jinan; I fear you are unaware of the affairs here in the capital. The storm is brewing, and the West Garden Army has become a strategic point contested by all factions." As soon as Yuan Shao finished speaking, Cao Cao, shedding his earlier jesting demeanor, spoke with a solemn expression. After all, with Xiao Yi thousands of miles away, it was difficult for him to have a detailed grasp of the situation.

The trials and journey through the Flaming Mountain were finally drawing to a close; the battles here were about to come to an end.

Because of what happened that night with Jiang Yanran, Brother Balian felt an inexplicable urge to create an opportunity for Jiang Jianhua.

Kakashi had not yet discovered that Kamui could open a space-time rift, but for Naruto, who had returned from rebirth, it was common knowledge.

The old Demon King leaned on his staff and walked toward the side, sitting down on the stone steps beneath the throne. His frail, waning appearance stirred a sense of melancholy in those who watched him.

However, he was a total stranger to this fellow; they had merely bumped into each other. Could it be that the man was disgruntled after being kicked out by the shopkeeper and had come looking for trouble?

At this very moment, the name Chen Balian had firmly cemented itself within the elite circles of the capital.

"Alright, alright!" he responded with a playful air, which managed to dampen much of the nameless anger simmering in her gut.

Xu Tian: "Come back early, don't stay out too late. Things have been restless lately; someone has been stealing dogs at night, and I'm worried about you."

Wo Zhengqi: "By the way, how exactly did Gong awaken? If I get the chance, I must ask him for some pointers."

They preferred to attribute others' excellence to hard work rather than admit that some people are simply born superior to them.

Although he did not state it explicitly, both Xiao Haicheng and Yan He knew he was referring to the impending heavy snow.

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The other chief officials felt the same; they shook their heads, believing that Wu Shen was a professional, yet his proposals sounded like the fantasies of a layman who understood nothing.

Early the next morning, Xu Suining went to the Luo Corporation, where the beauty department was located on the seventh floor. She reviewed several products, as well as the company’s consumer demand and satisfaction surveys, and the product positioning and efficacy tailored to different income levels.

Instantly, the live broadcast screen was flooded with comments. The Hailin County Police Department’s emergency line was overwhelmed again, with all incoming lines completely jammed.

"Simply because she is kinder and gentler than you. She isn't like you, with a heart of a viper." He was driven to grit his teeth by her provocation.

"Damn Longxiang, stinky Longxiang, I hate you." Ouyang Feifei threw away the half-torn leaf in her hand and stomped on it fiercely. "If you aren't coming to find me, then you’d better never come to find me again." With a soft huff, she turned and walked away from the school.

"Hey, boss, when are you going to return my staff?" Finally, unable to hold back, the student surnamed Fu Chen chased after him to ask.

Murong Chen seemed to catch the scent of the roasted fish, abandoning his angry roars to walk toward the campfire.

"Yang Ye, what’s wrong?" Xu Fengxi and Yang Ye had been walking one after the other, so even though Yang Ye had only let out a soft exclamation, Xu Fengxi heard it clearly.

Although it was a sneak attack, being able to kill Shen Beifeng in one strike was not something an ordinary genius could accomplish.

"Brother... this... what is going on?" Wang Minghao was stunned by the sudden turn of events. He shrank back in fear, his voice hoarse and trembling.

Zhan Wushuang was speechless, but his hands didn't stop. After a moment, he cleaned the snow rabbit, skewered it, restarted the fire, and began to roast it.

The lush forest was filled with the cries of apes and the roars of tigers, accompanied by the melodious songs of birds. Vines draped everywhere, wildflowers and shrubs carpeted the ground, and the air was thick with the fragrant scent of flora—a scene of vibrant and pleasant vitality.

Within a month, the daily expenses of the City Lord's Mansion had increased nearly tenfold! Zhou Weimin was so heartbroken he nearly vomited blood, barely stopping himself from slamming his head into the ground in despair.

The roar of fighter jets echoed over the city. Three long-overdue Harrier jets and a transport plane landed in the plaza, and Coulson hurriedly rushed off with his team.

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On the other side, those following this obscure preseason game—aside from the die-hard fans of certain teams—included others, such as members of competing teams.

"Hey, Chu Xiu, how have you been?" Anthony stepped forward and patted Chu Xiu on the shoulder with familiarity. His smile was sincere, and he showed no distance despite Chu Xiu’s current status.

In the end, Ge Yu brought a large group of people to have a lively drinking session at Zang Lin’s place. A few drank themselves into a stupor, vomiting everywhere and turning the serene bamboo forest into a complete mess.

Furthermore, sitting below Chai Shao and the others were several men: Zhangsun Shunde, Zhangsun Wuji, Liu Hongji, Pei Ji, Duan Zhixuan, and Chen Shuda—all generals in Li Yuan’s army.

At the dining table, Chu Xiu greedily stuffed food into his mouth, as if afraid someone would snatch it from him.

"Live long enough, and you see many things." Jing Gen grinned, his shifty eyes darting around the Hidden Mist Immortal Ship. It was clear he was coveting it.

Those who held excessively high expectations for her projected all the things she disliked onto her, while the other deities who could have been her friends dismissed her. Instead, many beings simply envied her beauty.

He suppressed his irritation and browsed through the other posts, only to find that the users' focus was almost entirely on the upcoming MET Asian tournament and the All-Star Cup; they had no time for minor leagues like theirs.

Therefore, before returning today, she had beaten up all those noisy fellows to make them understand that if they wanted to open a time tunnel, she needed to study, and studying required a quiet environment.

The reason was simple: the "Red-Headed" unit currently spearheading the Uncle’s Army was the assault force under Guo Fangyu, nicknamed the "Earth Dragon Army," responsible for the opening charge of the day.