Chapter 149: Five Serpents' Power Enters the Divine Form, Ma Mian's Lotus Cannon and Little Mushroom

Chapter 149: Five Serpents' Power Enters the Divine Form, Ma Mian's Lotus Cannon and Little Mushroom

In the depths of the forest, Li Che wore a horse-faced mask, his hand gripping an Immortal Worker Barrett. Having consecutively sniped several Dragon Tooth Bodhi bullets in a short time, the gun barrel of the Immortal Worker Barrett struggled to bear the strain, showing signs of wear and tear.

"The Immortal Worker Barrett... needs an upgrade too," Li Che thought as he retracted the mechanism.

"The last two Dragon Tooth Bodhi bullets, relying purely on firepower suppression, managed to suppress the arrows of Dragon Mountain."

"They hit, but didn't kill."

"Dragon Mountain... has a strong physical body, and the power of the Dragon Tooth Bodhi bullets ultimately fell short. Moreover, Su Huanli was watching from the side, so it wasn't realistic to teleport and sneak attack him."

In the moment when the Dragon Tooth Bodhi bullet hit its target, Li Che had a strong urge to teleport over.

However, Su Huanli was right beside Dragon Mountain, and this suspected Primordial Form Cultivator who had seemingly condensed an Origin Spirit posed a significant threat.

Facing two opponents, Li Che could only retreat.

"The Dragon Tooth Bodhi bullets need to be updated and upgraded quickly. I need to find a way to incorporate the Great Snow Avalanche. The pure Bodhi Blood Tears effect of gouging flesh is no longer sufficient. A Grandmaster in the middle stage of the Divine Foundation Realm can already control their flesh and blood to suppress the killing power of the Bodhi threads."

"There's also the penetration effect. When the opponent wears defensive Divine Armor, the effect is even weaker. It takes two shots to penetrate Eight Directions Defensive Divine Armor, and they must hit the same spot consecutively."

"It's not an easy task, and the failure is highly likely." After a brief mental review of the situation, Li Che's eyebrows furrowed.

He was not satisfied with the results of this sniper mission.

Although the mid-range duel ended with Ma Mian's bullet piercing through the opponent, it was just a penetration.

Li Che had originally intended to shoot and kill Dragon Mountain.

The two deadly Dragon Fang bullets were aimed directly at his Yintang acupoint.

Unfortunately, the longer the distance, even with the precise guidance of the Chess Saint Dao Fruit, there was still a chance of error.

Moreover, Dragon Mountain was not a stationary target.

He would move.

"Improving the firepower equipment is an urgent matter." Li Che exhaled.

"The key to improving the Immortal Worker Barrett lies in Spirit Wood..."

"Divine Crane Ridge... I hope it won't disappoint me."

His words seemed to dissipate like a gentle breeze in the vastness of heaven and earth.

Li Che's figure once again propelled forward, changing positions. As a sniper, he needed to find a new hiding spot.

He located a concealed spot and landed silently, without making a sound.

With his Pure Heart Divine Essence condensed into a canvas, his divine essence and qi blood merged, and he painted the Immortal in the Painting with ink!

With a five-fingered grasp, he pulled out an Immortal Worker Barrett directly from the painting.

The Immortal Worker Barrett created by the Immortal in the Painting could be used, but its durability was even lower.

The painted Immortal Worker Barrett could probably only withstand two Dragon Tooth Bodhi bullets before shattering into ink mist.

He set up the sniper rifle.

The Heaven and Earth Chessboard expanded once more.

Perception, aim.

With the heaven and earth as a chessboard, everything was within sight.

No matter how extraordinary Dragon Mountain's Eagle Eye Divine Technique was, it couldn't compare to the Chess Saint's gaze that grasped the entire situation.

While keeping a close eye on Dragon Mountain, he also locked onto the direction of Thunder Peak.

The horse-faced man from the underworld...

Wanted to show some blood tonight.

To let the world know...

That his horse face was not that of a divine archer, but...

A divine sniper.

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Click-clack, click-clack—

Thunder rumbled, and a colossal thunder deity manifestation descended upon the summit of Thunder Peak. An incredibly powerful electromagnetic storm raged without end.

The ground's pebbles were blasted apart by the thunderous strikes.

Li Qingshan stood motionless, gripping the Sheep Horn Sky-Breaking Hammer. His hair stood on end, and his blue robe had been torn to shreds by the thunder, leaving only his pants and a muscular upper body!

In the late stage of the Divine Foundation Realm, with robust qi blood and true energy like a dragon, he had completely carved himself into the Suspended Thought Thunder Rumble Exorcising Vajra Divine Image.

This meant that Li Qingshan's Divine Manifestation Realm breakthrough was just one step away!

The final step was to incorporate the carved divine image into his body!

And this was the most dangerous step.

Long ago, Li Qingshan had explained to Li Che that the Nature Realm's impact on the Divine Foundation also depended on the strength of the physical body. One needed to reach the Mystic Pulse in qi blood cultivation to firmly step into the Divine Foundation Realm.

The same principle applied to the Divine Manifestation Realm.

To firmly step into the Divine Manifestation Realm, the qi blood cultivation must reach the Grandmaster Realm or higher; even the initial stage of the Grandmaster Realm was not safe.

If one were to condense the Seven Yuan Divine Image, the cultivation level of the late stage of the Grandmaster Realm would suffice. But if one wanted to condense the Six Ministries Divine Image...

The cultivation level of the late stage of the Grandmaster Realm was still insufficient.

The danger was extreme. If the physical body couldn't bear the terrifying strength of the Six Ministries Divine Image, one might be driven insane by the overwhelming divine essence, becoming a servant of the divine essence.

Every year, countless cultivators encountered setbacks during divine essence cultivation, going astray and becoming enslaved by their divine essence.

Eventually, they would slowly wither away and die from the depletion of qi blood.

Li Qingshan was walking a tightrope. Many people didn't support Li Qingshan for this reason.

The Six Ministries Divine Image had too high a position.

Correspondingly, it also required a stronger physical body to bear it! Or... some specialized divine armor to enhance the physical body and ensure survival! But Li Qingshan had none of these!

Boom—!

In the surrounding void, the divine essences of Divine Image cultivators surged like waves, constantly crashing against each other.

Various divine essences collided, creating splashes one after another!

Nan Lihuo and the Inspector, both Primordial Sage Cultivators, suppressed the Seven Elements Corpse God Envoys of the Corpse Deity Sect while fighting. Whenever the Inspector made a move, the erhu would play involuntarily.

However, neither Nan Lihuo nor the Inspector relaxed, as they knew these Corpse God Envoys were holding back, not exerting their full strength.

They were paying attention to Li Qingshan's situation.

If Li Qingshan successfully incorporated the Six Ministries Divine Image into his body...

These three Seven Elements Corpse God Envoys would likely reveal their true abilities at the moment of Li Qingshan's success.

After all, the Seven Elements Corpse God Envoys had condensed the silver essence unique to the Silver Corpse, which rivaled the power of a Divine Vajra Grandmaster's divine vajra.

Elsewhere, Zhu Hong Dou's battle intent soared. Her Crimson Emperor Flame Divine Image was the type that grew stronger with each battle, and once she entered combat, she went completely berserk.

As the battle rages on, a masked and cloaked Primordial Form Realm cultivator, Zhu Hong Dou, relentlessly attacks a fellow cultivator. Zhu Hong Dou's anger is palpable as she questions the other cultivator's focus on her. Her eyes burn with a fiery intensity, and the Fireline Crimson Emperor Flame Divine Image behind her stands tall and proud.

Zhu Hong Dou's words are laced with contempt, "You think you can hide behind a mask, old man? I know it's you, Shangguan Jie!"

"Last time, you pretended to be pitiful in front of Xi Xi, and I let you hit me once. But this time... I'm going to kill you, you old dog! Surrender your life!"

Zhu Hong Dou's spear, engulfed in flames, points forward, and a fiery whirlwind erupts.

She charges towards the masked Shangguan Jie with a furious roar.

Shangguan Jie is infuriated!

Everyone present is a Divine Form Realm cultivator from Golden Light City, and they can recognize each other's cultivation levels. Wearing a mask and cloak is merely a courtesy, allowing them to maintain a semblance of civility.

Zhang Qingzheng, Weng Wuyu, Lin Xiu, and the Deputy of the Heaven Telling Bureau, wearing a goat mask, are all just going through the motions.

But Zhu Hong Dou, like a provoked Husky, relentlessly attacks Shangguan Jie with a life-or-death ferocity.

You have no understanding of human relationships, woman!

Shangguan Jie has no time to pay attention to Li Qingshan's situation and can only focus on defending himself.

Zhu Hong Dou is going all out, fighting with her life on the line!

Although Shangguan Jie is at the Mid-stage Divine Form Realm, he dares not underestimate Zhu Hong Dou, who has cultivated her Divine Form to the Six Departments level!

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...

Crackles and flashes of electricity fill the air, and heavy rain pours down like pillars.

Divine Archer Dragon Mountain, soaked by the rain, has his bloodstained scent washed away.

He returns to the City Lord's Mansion, his expression grim.

Su Huai Li sits with a cup in hand, pouring a cup of tea for Dragon Mountain.

"Divine Arrow Captain Dragon Mountain, your defeat was not due to your skills. That Horse Face used Organism Techniques, not true archery."

"You were defeated by Organism Techniques, not archery."

"So, what is there to be disappointed about?"

Su Huai Li smiles, his eyebrows raised with a hint of arrogance.

Dragon Mountain, upon hearing this, feels somewhat relieved. The wounds on his chest twitch, and a moment later, countless Bodhi threads split and fall to the ground.

"This is very similar to Tang's Organism Techniques..."

"In its heyday, Tang's Organism Techniques, combined with their formidable Organism Beasts, even posed a threat to Divine Embryo Realm masters. They are not just a name without substance."

"Your defeat at the hands of Tang's Organism Techniques is not a big deal."

Su Huai Li pinched a Bodhi thread, lightly said.

"This Horse Face seems to be related to Tang, or rather... the forces behind the Ox Demon Horse Face are connected to Tang?"

Su Huai Li frowns.

"A dying snake still has some life left."

A formless force erupts, and the Bodhi thread is directly burned to nothingness.

"Tang's Divine Embryo Realm ancestor, back then, was cut down by my master's sword. And Tang's most prized Organism Beast, a Five Elders-level creature, was also captured by my master."

Su Huai Li's lips curl into a faint smile.

"They are just a bunch of lingering remnants."

Dragon Mountain's heart trembles slightly, and his eyes flash with a hint of fanaticism.

He never expected Su Huai Li to have such a high evaluation of Horse Face.

After all, Huntgod Pavilion... is an extremely mysterious and terrifying assassin organization.

They have even assassinated Divine Embryo Realm masters!

Horse Face...

Is comparable to Huntgod Pavilion's assassins.

Su Huai Li glances at Dragon Mountain and smiles, "Of course... they are just the lowest-ranked assassins in Huntgod Pavilion."

Dragon Mountain nods.

Su Huai Li looks towards Thunder Peak.

"Your best opportunity to strike was interrupted by Horse Face. Now, it's too late to interfere."

"Li Qingshan."

"Done."

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In the dense forest, a serene rhythm of breathing fills the air.

The rain outside the city is not as heavy as the rain within, and it even mixes with melting snowflakes.

Li Che, wearing the Horse Face mask, crouches at a new sniping point.

Having promised to take action tonight, Li Che will not go back on his word.

The Heaven and Earth Chessboard covers the entire Golden Light City, illuminating the figures surrounding Thunder Peak.

These figures exude a powerful aura, as Divine Form Realm cultivators, they stand out like bright lamps on the chessboard.

Li Che focuses on the most intense battle, the fight between Red Cloud Peak's Peak Master, Zhu Hong Dou, and Shangguan Jie.

It's a life-and-death struggle, and Li Che can't help but pay attention.

"Shangguan Jie, the patriarch of the Shangguan Clan... Father of Zhao Zhengheng, my enemy..."

"That's you then."

Li Che paused for a moment, realizing that Shangguan Jie was indeed an enemy. Without hesitation, he acted.

He didn't sense the corpse curse seal's corpse energy or death essence on Shangguan Jie, which surprised him. After all, Zhao Zhengheng was a member of the Corpse Deity Sect, but surprisingly, their patriarch, Shangguan Jie, wasn't.

However, even if Shangguan Jie wasn't from the Corpse Deity Sect, Li Che didn't feel any sympathy. The grudge between them was deep-rooted, and tonight, Shangguan Jie had appeared to disrupt Li Qingshan's breakthrough.

There was nothing left to say...

Two words.

Sniper!

Li Che's mud pill between his eyebrows suddenly burst into a radiant light, and behind him...

Seven Divine Foundation wheels appeared, and the seven divine essences surged like seven raging rivers, pouring into the Immortal Worker Barrett in his hand, a replica of the Immortal in Painting!

The Dragon Tooth Bodhi bullets roared, like a furious dragon emerging from the river, and howled out.

The howling sound echoed in the sky.

But the Dragon Tooth Bodhi bullets had already silently transformed into a black line, shooting through the air.

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...

"Zhu Hong Dou!"

Shangguan Jie patted out the flames on his body, his anger reaching its peak.

Hatred, fury, and overwhelming killing intent surged from his body, forcing him to unleash his true rage.

His attacks became increasingly ruthless, showing no mercy.

Zhu Hong Dou... You're too much! No, it's Li Qingshan and Zhu Hong Dou who are too much! Li Qingshan killed her child, and Zhu Hong Dou took advantage of her old age! How could Shangguan Jie swallow this humiliation?

Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle—

Countless arcs of lightning danced on Shangguan Jie's body, and his blood erupted, forming a dense web of blood-colored thunder.

His body suddenly shot out in mid-air, like a bolt of lightning, reaching an extreme speed.

Shangguan Clan's ultimate technique, the Thunder Body!

Divine essences erupted, and a terrifying image of a deity appeared behind Shangguan Jie, exuding fear and chaos.

Zhu Hong Dou's eyes turned crimson, and she shook her spear, her battle intent surging.

But her eyes widened in surprise.

With a loud bang, Shangguan Jie's body, which had displayed the Thunder Body and gave her a sense of oppression, was pierced as if by an invisible arrow.

He hovered in the air, his chest erupting in a thick cloud of blood mist!

"Zhu Hong Dou—you despicable woman!" Shangguan Jie roared, his eyes filled with fear.

"You disgrace the Divine Sect!"

"You plotted against me!"

Shangguan Jie spat blood, his anger reaching its peak. He slammed his palm onto his chest, where the blood mist had erupted, and his terrifying divine essence and blood suppressed the Dragon Tooth Bodhi bullet that had exploded within him.

However, his body suddenly turned cold.

The Thunder Body shattered countless raindrops in the night sky, and he stabilized his body.

But just as he regained his balance, another Dragon Tooth Bodhi bullet silently shot towards his mud pill palace!

The divine image completely enveloped him, forming an incredibly resilient defense.

But would Zhu Hong Dou let go of this opportunity?

She clenched her five fingers, and the Crimson Emperor's divine image suddenly pierced through Shangguan Jie's divine image!

Shangguan Jie continued to spit blood in mid-air, filled with shock, anger, and fear.

"Horse Face—!"

It was Horse Face!

The sinister and treacherous divine archer who had shot and killed his son, Zhao Zhengheng!

The cowardly dog who hid in the shadows and shot from the dark!

Just as Shangguan Jie's divine image was pierced, the Dragon Tooth Bodhi bullet silently shot towards him...

The high-speed rotation created a terrifying penetration, directly piercing through Shangguan Jie's other chest.

Zhu Hong Dou trembled with excitement, her entire body shaking. It felt so good...

It was so satisfying!

Shangguan Jie, a Mid-stage Divine Image Realm cultivator, faced Zhu Hong Dou's Six Ministries Divine Image, which was only a little weaker than his own.

But now, the scales had tipped!

Shangguan Jie suffered consecutive heavy injuries, and he wanted to escape.

However, Zhu Hong Dou wouldn't let him get away! With the advantage, she showed no mercy.

At the same time...

On Thunder Peak.

Li Qingshan's hair and beard stood on end as he burst into laughter.

He spread his arms, his muscular body covered in thick veins, and blood-colored energy erupted from his body.

Eight intertwined blood-colored dragons formed, wrapping around the Thunder Rumble Vajra Divine Image carved from the Divine Foundation!

Eight Dragons Stirring the River!

The five blood-colored dragons struggled to pull the divine image into the mud pill's inner landscape.

In the distance, the three Seven Elements Corpse God Messengers, including Shangguan Jie, the patriarchs of the noble clans, and the sect leaders, watched Li Qingshan's attempt to draw the Six Ministries Divine Image into his inner landscape, wondering if his physical body could withstand the pressure.

Suddenly, two blood-colored dragons erupted from Li Qingshan's body!

Five blood-colored dragons!

They simultaneously wrapped around the divine image...

In an instant, they forcefully pulled the Six Ministries Divine Image into the mud pill's inner landscape!

Boom—!

Li Qingshan's body erupted in a dense cloud of blood mist, and countless bolts of lightning danced around him, as if forging a true thunder body.

"Hahaha—!"

"Divine Image! I've succeeded!"

Li Qingshan roared with laughter.

Everyone...

Surprised? Shocked?!

The surrounding area was filled with angry voices, each one louder than the last.

"Despicable! You hid it so well!"

"Five Dragons Realm? Master-level Eight Dragons Stirring the River?!"

"So cunning, hiding it so deeply!"

The powerful cultivators who had been observing Li Qingshan's breakthrough were now filled with rage.

Those who had hoped for Li Qingshan's physical body to collapse under the pressure of the Six Ministries Divine Image were now shocked and furious.

Li Qingshan had hidden his cultivation too well!

The success rate of drawing the Six Ministries Divine Image was at least 70%.

The divine images' energy erupted, and one by one, they scattered like monkeys from a fallen tree, quickly fleeing in different directions outside Thunder Peak.

Li Qingshan's body was enveloped in lightning, and deep within his eyes, lightning crackled.

He clenched the Horn-breaking Sky Hammer.

His speed suddenly increased.

Behind him, countless bolts of lightning wove together, forming a pair of lightning wings, and with a flap, he soared through the sky like a bolt of lightning.

When the lightning dissipated, Li Qingshan's body was surrounded by five blood-colored dragons, dancing wildly in the sky.

Gripping the Horn-breaking Sky Hammer, he appeared behind Shangguan Jie, who was bleeding profusely from the beating inflicted by Horse Face and Zhu Hong Dou.

Shangguan Jie's face was ashen, his eyes devoid of life's vitality.

"Why...why is it always me?"

Bang!

The hammer came crashing down, shattering Shangguan Jie's Divine Appearance. His head, under the force of the hammer...

Exploded into pieces!

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...

Dense death energy swirled.

The three Seven Elements Corpse God Envoys of the Corpse Deity Sect, their eyes beneath the masks, suddenly underwent a drastic change.

"Damn!"

"It's a trap!"

When they saw Li Qingshan unleashing the power of five blood qi dragons, they knew it was too late.

It was too late to stop Li Qingshan!

The sudden eruption of the five dragons' power from the sneaky Li Qingshan caught everyone off guard.

This was supposed to be a desperate life-and-death breakthrough, a resolute charge towards death.

But Li Qingshan turned it into a stealthy, clandestine affair, like a secret tryst.

Nan Lihuo laughed.

Well done, Li Qingshan, even he had been deceived.

However, it was normal, as Li Qingshan had shown no trust towards him before.

The erhu hanging at the Inspector's waist emitted a faint melody, unconcerned, as if everything was normal.

Because he had given birth to his Origin Spirit.

He had sensed Li Qingshan's concealment.

Having an Origin Spirit and not having one were two different states...

"Inspector, it's time to wrap things up!"

"If we devour these three Seven Elements Corpse God Envoys, the Corpse Deity Sect's arrangements in Jin Guang Prefecture will completely collapse."

Nan Lihuo said.

The Inspector smiled, and beneath his thin robe, his originally emaciated body suddenly swelled, and in an instant, beneath his white beard, his muscles bulged!

His eyebrows twitched!

The powerful Origin Spirit energy surged like a storm, causing the entire night sky to seem frozen.

"Origin Spirit!"

The terrifying pressure of the rank overwhelmed the three Seven Elements Corpse God Envoys, their faces changing, and their movements becoming increasingly difficult.

Without hesitation, the three unleashed a torrent of death energy.

On their bronze-colored bodies, a silver gale erupted!

Like three long blades, they slashed fiercely towards Nan Lihuo and the Inspector!

Then, black smoke billowed, swirling into a vortex behind them.

Tonight's primary objective was to disrupt Li Qingshan's breakthrough, but instead, everyone was outmaneuvered by Li Qingshan.

The commotion instantly erupted.

Like ants on a hot pan, they frantically fled in all directions.

Li Qingshan swung his Horn-breaking Hammer, his back adorned with thunderous wings.

In the shadows, the silent Dragon Fang Bodhi Bullets exploded, assisting Li Qingshan's attack!

Almost every shot was a hit!

Several Divine Appearance Initial Realm cultivators who were running were smashed to pieces by Li Qingshan's violent three-hammer strike!

"Li Qingshan!"

"Come!"

In the distance.

Nan Lihuo shouted.

Li Qingshan's gaze swept over, and without hesitation, he grabbed the Horn-breaking Sky Hammer, rising from the ground with countless arcs of lightning, charging towards a Seven Elements Corpse God Envoy!

Thunder Quelling Evil!

The ultimate counter to death energy!

"You evil Corpse Deity Sect!"

"Surrender your life!"

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Outside Jin Guang Prefecture.

Li Che adjusted his helmet.

The rain had stopped.

The sky began to drizzle, covering the entire land in a silver blanket.

Bang!

The Immortal Worker Barrett in his hand exploded, turning into ink mist.

Li Che exhaled a breath of turbid air.

"It's over."

After Li Qingshan forcibly dragged the Six Ministries Divine Image into his Niwan Inner Scene, achieving the transformation from Divine Foundation to Divine Appearance, Li Che knew that the turmoil was over.

"Senior Li Qingshan is indeed steady... I should learn from this."

Li Che pondered.

He had learned a lot and was very happy.

"The only regret is that even if I kill the opponent as Horse Face, I won't have the chance to examine the corpse."

"Killing without examining the corpse always makes me itchy."

Li Che sighed.

Fortunately, Li Qingshan had promised him an Eight Apex Divine Essence Crystal, so it wasn't a complete loss.

Standing up and steadying himself on a tree branch, Li Che stretched lazily.

However, his stretch was cut short.

Li Che suddenly looked quietly at a distant spot in the air.

A black dot appeared in the air, intensely dense.

Slowly, thick death energy and corpse energy erupted from the black dot, swirling at high speed and forming a gigantic black vortex!

"Temporal Death Body Technique!"

"Corpse Qi Anchor Point!"

Li Che's eyes lit up slightly.

"This is the corpse qi anchor point left by a high-level expert of the Corpse Deity Sect!"

"How convenient!"

Under the horse-faced mask, Li Che's lips curled slightly.

Even with Horse Face's calm demeanor, he couldn't suppress his smile at this moment.

Just when he was worried about how to deal with the situation, this opportunity presented itself.

Being able to use the Temporal Death Body Technique meant that he was at least an Eight Apex Corpse God Envoy, if not a Seven Elements Corpse God Envoy, or even a higher-ranked Corpse God Envoy.

The steadiness Li Che had just learned from Li Qingshan allowed him to suppress his smile and treat the situation with gravity.

He was about to employ one of the most exquisite assassination techniques in the world...

Waiting for the rabbit to come to the tree!

In his chest cavity, the Pure Heart pulsed.

Instantly, the boundless Pure Heart's divine essence was summoned by him.

Merging with the blood qi of the Melting Furnace Master, it condensed into a divine essence.

It was splashed onto a Pure Heart drawing paper.

Instantly...

Sixteen Horse Faces, the ultimate number of 【Immortal in the Painting】 clones that Li Che could currently create, appeared.

Simultaneously, he picked up the Immortal Worker Gatling Gun, and with a clanging sound, they formed a fan-shaped distribution, completely surrounding the corpse qi vortex.

For the sake of steadiness, Li Che tore open the air with two fingers, placing the 【Bodhimanda Lotus Shell】, modified from the Bodhimanda Lotus of Guanyin and containing a hundred divine chess pieces' worth of power...

At the exit of the death energy vortex.

Waiting for a little mushroom.

Good news, the high-definition version has broken 10,000, bad news, the next recommendation is down, and I have to run naked for a long time. I rely on everyone's chase to survive, please keep chasing and don't stop, I beg for monthly tickets and recommendations, old Li thanks!

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