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Chapter 713
Yesterday, I was lucky enough to book my second covid vaccine shot. Unluckily, I was not spoiled for choice on dates and could only get this coming sunday, the 27th. Seeing as I was exhausted for a few days after my last shot, I'm expecting the same with this one, and I was gonna take July 1st off anyways since it's Canada day, so here's whats gonna happen. I'll release one more chapter on the 27th, then go on break for a week, meaning you have one more chapter after this one before a short break. Yea, I know I just took father&...
Chapter 712
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DAEL63qXf4zkZJywGrogLKFIVO700IzmTgtqeofoqRk/edit?usp=sharingWhat are Demons?According to Taduk’s stories, they’re the Father’s most foul minions created in a fit of jealous rage. Using these avatars of anger and hatred, destruction and wrath, the Father poisoned the hearts of beast and men alike, turning them into the Defiled. In this manner, He incited a war between the Mother’s children and the Defiled, one that has been fought since time immemorial, and will be fought until one side has been wholly...
Chapter 711
Seeing how Father's day is coming up on sunday, I'll be taking the day off from posting. Not actually a break for me, seeing as I'm behind and will be using the time to catch up, but still a 1 day break from releases. We'll be back to our regular schedule on tuesday the 22nd, so yea. This sucks for you guys in particular for reasons which will soon be clear, but such is life. Sufferrringggggggg. That's all for now, so enjoy the chapter!https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aF8AHQyBTBlNVMg14ObtD4wZGIVF1VD6rFkNwqym6ZM/edit?usp=s...
Chapter 710
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Flkj4KCiVOx1DSoqmuNUx1jmnN4GPw1mNA1hLsC5-WM/edit?usp=sharingAsk any budding Martial Warrior which Chi skill they looked forward to learning most, and the vast majority would answer with ‘Cloud Stepping’.At least, that’s what Baatar had found from experience, and he understood why well enough, for there was much value to be gained from the skill beyond the battlefield. Reinforcement and Amplification could aid in matters of manual labour, but no Expert worth their salt would debase themselves in such a m...
Chapter 709
Still not entirely pleased with this chapter, especially the rushed end bits, but I'm too tired to fix it now. Might change before release on RR, so I'll try to remember and say something if it does.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r9ceyJEKtgvRJzP9tEuBsV92Yl-PRDHXVkwP_JrSGWM/edit?usp=sharing“Impartation of Heavenly Energy...”Despite having heard the term before, I have no idea what it’s supposed to mean or why Monk Happy seems so dumbfounded by his own statement. All I really know is that one of the Healers called it a myth whe...
Chapter 708
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fs_7PChBdLEFx2ZoSrM8ajVWBzqS3G2emjyu6T7AKIU/edit?usp=sharingLove is magical.There is a power to love, an imperceptible, immeasurable, ineffable quality which mere words cannot express, but the power is undeniably there. I feel it now, flowing through me with a warmth that has nothing to do with the heat of Mila’s body pressed against mine or the burning flames keeping our tiny bronze bathtub comfortably hot. With her in my arms, I feel like I can Cloud-Step a thousand miles and run ten-thousand more without...
Chapter 707
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XAXQ91N-RMnxkNc3Ti6Y2E9whiDgCQGbf6RgMb8fhPk/edit?usp=sharingHaving reunited with her best friend, beloved sister, and rational, able-bodied husband, Mila should have been over the moon with delight and satisfaction, but the more she learned about the battle of the Central Citadel, the more she felt like she was fast falling behind along the Martial Path.Hardly surprising considering her decision to pursue so many different goals, dreaming of one day becoming a peerless duellist, unrivalled tactician, and bril...
Chapter 706
Early cuz bbq wooooEnjoyhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1wRbHStejak0K_6oojFlObeygmOIegsAH9jKgke1ymSA/edit?usp=sharingAfter many arduous months during which she toiled to keep his office afloat, Luo-Luo’s admittedly slim hopes of a joyful reunion with Lord Husband were cruelly dashed before it could even take place.Never in her life did she think news of Lord Husband’s recovery would be so bittersweet, to only hear of his return and good health after the fact as if she were a passing bystander rather than his stand-in Legate and concubine...
Chapter 705
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ft4pVsWyBb09EZYlobFmFCw1T9B2_HSjdo0oYzLJQNs/edit?usp=sharingOne of these days, I will learn to think before I speak and I will never make a fool of myself again.Hopefully before I literally die of shame and embarrassment. Much as I love to plan, the moment I find myself without one, I tend to go all out on the improvisation, which rarely ever ends well. Learning to Heal is the only reason I’m still alive after making so many bad decisions while under the gun, and I feel like I’ve made another. Demanding t...
Chapter 704
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jV5VitM6-yEbi0Z3eDUiZzPQi0ySQfOuhWG4LJJOGfk/edit?usp=sharingHaving borne witness to what might well be the most phenomenal display of tactical command the Empire had ever seen, Yan prayed no one would ever ask her what it was like, because the truth was far from ideal.From her point of view, Brigadier Hongji had dismissed his entire command cadre and seated himself in his office before staring off into nothingness for several hours in complete silence and stillness. In fact, for the first few minutes, Yan wor...
Chapter 703
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QrJiA10OaAHNSIOwBvuQnnrYeqtS00GcNZsKGYC9-_M/edit?usp=sharingDespite having yet to take part in the battle itself, three days of constant Defiled aggression left Hongji on his last legs.Fighting was often the easiest part of a soldier’s lot, because by that point, all that was left to do was swing your weapon and stay alive. The prelude to battle was usually where ultimate victory or defeat was decided, so it was here where officers and commanders poured most of their efforts into, and Hongji was no differen...
Chapter 702
Quick note: am getting my covid vaccine saturday, and seeing how it's a long weekend, I figured I'd take sunday off just in case. I also need to catch up on one chapter, so depending on how the weekend goes, I'll start posting again on tues or thurs or something. dunno. Check discord for more up to date info. That's all. Enjoy the chapter and see you all when I see ya :Dhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ja4QMaWQOwD1TYp8-4GXt6MMje2OHAFPw0k4gC7pfsc/edit?usp=sharingRoused by the piercing glare of the too-bright sun, Vithar kicked...
Chapter 701
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-QMq-Y2Stw_fM2GqxS6aKk5jZjHzMROwkyFPZ6GiFLs/edit?usp=sharingHaving lived in the shadow of not one, but two monstrous Ryo family scions, Hideo had hoped to bear witness to the Sword King’s demise, but alas, Mataram YuChun was not up to the task.A single exchange was all it took to decide this match between Peak Experts as the Sword King unleashed a barrage of ineffable Chi skills that inspired awe and terror alike. There on the battlements, his titular weapon shone with radiant light, a beacon of hope in the...
Chapter 700
I changed a bit about 699 and added more clarity, so if interested, go give it a read on rrl.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OdKhWKKc6MtNzfMYcWBF0eXO62kdxfzjmwZEJzGvBfY/edit?usp=sharingAfter an entire month filled with early mornings, late nights, and a multitude of untimely disruptions to his slumber, Min Gyu wholeheartedly regretted his decision to become Ryo Dae Jung’s bodyguard.It wasn’t all bad. Living in the Ryo family manor meant he was well provided for, afforded all the minor luxuries he’d grown accustomed to during his lengt...
Chapter 699 unedited unmemed
I didn't have time to edit, as I've fallen behind on chapters, so I just decided to release this as is rather than rush any edits. I'll have this edited for sunday, as well as 700, so sorry for the quality and hope it doesn't make your eyes bleed too too much.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ug1fQ3RmKTKxXxpAvvx5rL35P6Awqo2erv9rXyDpeqw/edit?usp=sharingStanding firm before the deluge of anger, animosity, and general indignation, it occurs to me I should’ve probably expected a crowd of monks to all have access to Emotional Aur...
Chapter 698
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12kRNZzJWMRsWPBGYjKBC0BBa75oQtlnERF6XjlTtjeY/edit?usp=sharingThere were no victorious cheers or defiant roars to be heard as the Defiled fled the battlefield, only a sudden silence that rushed to fill the void left in their wake, one so complete and abrupt Jorani almost thought he’d gone deaf without warning.Truth be told, he was still reeling from his near death experience and unable to come to grips with the rapid recovery which followed, a topsy turvy dash through a series of trials and tribulations he st...
Chapter 697
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wrmNQEMK_vYrAmkPZXJayTER7TwluMMhqT0EDmpqoVo/edit?usp=sharingUnwelcome consciousness delivered a deluge of searing agony as Song woke to the sounds of the pets’ happy greetings, her one and only indication that she wasn’t alone.Normally, knowing there were other people around would have her on her feet in a heartbeat, but the mere act of opening her eyes already seemed more than she could bear, much less sitting up or standing. Leaden eyelids kept her shrouded in darkness as the world pressed heavily down ...
Chapter 696
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L06qiVszW5wVruE-dRCZIz6edEUrwhUqWGrhJp44iZ8/edit?usp=sharingIf a coward dies a thousand times before his death, and I, the Undying Savage, am a coward, that’s definitely irony, right?Some day, I’ll sit down figure out how irony works, but regardless of whether I’m using the term correctly, it’s most certainly some sort of peculiar. In my defence, death is far from my greatest fear, because I know there is life after death. All but completely certain in fact, seeing as I’ve experienced it firsthand, ...
Chapter 695
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I6m7h5Gitxy5W8CN598gyDpneW3A-l2Hj8XCrKnNNTs/edit?usp=sharingBody aching from head to toe and mind throbbing with every beat of my pounding heart, I stand over my defeated foe and relish the sweet taste of victory.For all of a single, infinitesimal fraction of a moment, until the Heavens step in and say to me, “Fuck you in particular.”Reality ripples before my eyes and sets my stomach to churning, a visceral response to this glaring violation of natural law, a transgression which taints the very air inside...
Chapter 694
Early cuz dinner plans. Enjoy!https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ljm2hrtfbYOGgsMlaZo0prAiErFS1i0VU2yxYh2p6G8/edit?usp=sharingIgnoring the forlorn squeaks and mournful pouts from the Divine Turtle and formidable half-hare waif, Goujian steadied his breathing and kept vigilant watch on his cunning and treacherous opponent.Physically, Falling Rain looked no different from before, a short, slender young man with bright amber eyes and a lean, sinewy frame. Broad shoulders and a slim waist made him seem even skinnier than he already was, and combine...
Chapter 693
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dJaXlGyLctq3h9zC2vLlzveG7ovXlhhviFRs5ebiwqM/edit?usp=sharingSometimes, a moment is all it takes to change the course of a lifetime.Despite my resolve to save my beloved wifey, I cannot help but hesitate at the mere thought of surrender, a moment of unwillingness born of fear, loathing, doubts, and a whole host of other legitimate reasons. Giving up goes against everything I believe in, because despite having personally experienced life after death, I am unwilling to roll the dice again so soon. While I had a ...
Chapter 692
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1waNzoqOaBgbZ-dtE2CCG_Er8nfZuYYm7NJ1Se0tMK6M/edit?usp=sharingAfter days of profound study and inspection, I have arrived at one irrefutable conclusion.Panda bears are the derpiest of all bears. Full stop.Black bears like Banjo and Baloo can be a little silly at times, but they’re a little too lithe and graceful to achieve max derpiness, while bigger bears like brown bears and grizzly bears are just a tad too ferocious for my tastes. Moon bears just look funny with their weird, dyed haircuts, while polar bear...
Chapter 691
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pA4LJimuGxC7-_5dzMPtu4ZZzakBF05RBW1q1rKthHs/edit?usp=sharingAllowing himself a moment to bask in smug satisfaction, Goujian stifled a chuckle as he watched young Gen falter and fall.Though the young hunter once had promise, Goujian always knew Gen’s tenuous grasp of the Razor’s Edge would be his undoing. While he pushed his limits to progress faster and further than most, he was prone to fits of unrestrained rage and lust, so his downfall was all but inevitable once his luck finally ran out. Promising as ...
Chapter 690
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ayL07MOQ_6WEcg4YxPFNVJFvoKc_Az2TGjOsrUTxlDQ/edit?usp=sharingWhilst dashing about in a desperate attempt to get all the pets safely into wagon, Song couldn’t help but do the unthinkable and condemn Rain and Lin-Lin for leaving her alone and without assistance.Thankfully dependable Naaran was still here, with spear at the ready as he stood ready to repulse the inevitable Enemy assault, while Ping Ping posted up behind him in a similar manner, with mouth open in preparation of unleashing a blast of water at an...
Break Starts NAOOOOOOO
I needs it. Muh Brain no worky. Already paused billing for april, so you won't be charged. Should be able to see that on my patreon page, a little notification at the top. If not, and that's only visible to me, here's a screenshot.For 3rd grade, I'll still release 688 in a few hours, because I forgot to let you all know about the break in advanced. I have chapter 690 like.. half finished. I might complete it and release in a day or two. Depends on how I'm feeling. Dunno when I'll be back, but I might take actually two we...
Chapter 689
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DIIrql24Efz8uLZOuHiUgPYxoGPeo8ZCzSYFpVLi3m4/edit?usp=sharing“– and so they lived happily ever after again as husband and wife.”Though narrated in the halting manner of someone unfamiliar with the words, Jorani nonetheless applauded Asmani’s efforts, for the imposing woman had come far in so short a time. Truth be told, he felt more than a little ashamed considering how quickly she’d overtaken him in the realm of literacy, proving that while she might be uneducated, she was far from stupid, sharp as ...
Chapter 688
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uBfKmLPcEHm7iMYF2BKoIf_ZO2VoiJYvSSm-GZZZv3c/edit?usp=sharingThe pieces were all falling into place and victory lay close at hand, but Zhen Shi would never allow himself to fall victim to complacency.Securing Falling Rain was the key to ultimate victory, for the savage runt was a veritable font of usable Heavenly Energy, the details of which even Zhen Shi himself was unable to wholly comprehend. In all likelihood, his ability to create usable Heavenly Energy arose from the unique combination of his innate Devo...
Chapter 687
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d5bNegWP0YGJpfSSUtZ3o4jwes0va3_kOTM8OwxSAIE/edit?usp=sharing“- so now I have a bunch of Heavenly Energy sitting around and no idea how to use it.”Having explained the majority of what’s happened since the Abbot fought Vyakhya, I lean back and take a breath, which is weird because I don’t really need air. It’s one of those things you can’t really think too hard about, because then you start noticing all the idiosyncrasies of existing as a soul rather than a flesh and blood person. Of course, now th...
Chapter 686
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HVm_YSFvOAlgNHfeqgupUDBu1Ac3_CReMpj1wkev6-w/edit?usp=sharing“Why do you seek the Dao?”Delivered as more of a statement than a question, I can tell the Abbot isn’t asking me directly, but remembering a time when someone asked him. “My Mentor asked me this question often, and I never did understand why. I believed it was because my answers were wrong, and he wanted to guide me to the Right View without influencing my perception, but as I lay here and wait for death, I wonder what the deeper meaning to h...
Chapter 685
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ndn3qWVGfcz6wBbkz7e78-lfbwOfP1_bJyURhkOFoqc/edit?usp=sharingSomething’s not right, but I know exactly how to fix it.Conjuring up yet another pillow, I set it down under my doggy’s chin just to make sure he’s extra comfy, and give him a few scritches while I’m at it. Curled up on my bed with the blankets covering his head, Buddy sighs in contentment and closes his eyes to sleep, exhausted after our long walk around the Natal Palace. Not entirely true, considering he is a creature of soul and emotion li...
