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Chapter 2639: Eight Wicked Women (10) · Oct 23, 2026

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2601 Chapter 2601: The Ultimate Form of Crystallization 2026-10-23
2602 Chapter 2602: The Apocalypse Has Arrived 2026-10-23
2603 Unfortunately, such a literary setting was clearly unsuitable for testing. In the end, he accurately wrote down the summarized Chapter theme, keeping his handwriting as n 2026-10-23
2604 Chapter 2604: A Grave Is Also a Sanctuary 2026-10-23
2605 Chapter 2605: That Is the Path to Godhood 2026-10-23
2606 Chapter 2606: Severing One’s Immortal Destiny 2026-10-23
2607 Chapter 2607: A Kaleidoscope Melody (End of Book) 2026-10-23
2608 Chapter 2608: Aggressively Demanding Accountability 2026-10-23
2609 Chapter 2609: The Path of the Fated to Become a God 2026-10-23
2610 Chapter 2610: Like the Moon 2026-10-23
2611 Chapter 2611: Slow Life 2026-10-23
2612 Chapter 2612: Having Tea 2026-10-23
2613 Chapter 2613: Better to Keep a Cat 2026-10-23
2614 Chapter 2614: Straw and the Rebellious Disciple 2026-10-23
2615 Chapter 2615: How to Relieve Sorrows 2026-10-23
2616 Chapter 2616: You Passed 2026-10-23
2617 Chapter 2617: Peaceful Years 2026-10-23
2618 Chapter 2618: Heavenly Kingdom Sanctuary 2026-10-23
2619 Chapter 2619: Becoming the Answer to Approach the Answer 2026-10-23
2620 Chapter 2620: The Direction to Take 2026-10-23
2621 Chapter 2621: Reason to Attend the Banquet 2026-10-23
2622 Chapter 2622: New Seat, Old Door 2026-10-23
2623 Chapter 2623: World at the Fingertips 2026-10-23
2624 Chapter 2624: Secret Manual and Principles 2026-10-23
2625 Chapter 2625: Mutual Confidence 2026-10-23
2626 Chapter 2626: The Value of Pure-Blood 2026-10-23
2627 Chapter 2627: Using Their Own Methods 2026-10-23
2628 Chapter 2628: The Still Generous Blood Clan 2026-10-23
2629 Chapter 2629: Clockwork Xi’er 2026-10-23
2630 Chapter 2630: Eight Wicked Women (1) 2026-10-23
2631 Chapter 2631: Eight Wicked Women (2) 2026-10-23
2632 Chapter 2632: Eight Wicked Women (3) 2026-10-23
2633 Chapter 2633: Eight Wicked Women (4) 2026-10-23
2634 Chapter 2634: Eight Wicked Women (5) 2026-10-23
2635 Chapter 2635: Eight Wicked Women (6) 2026-10-23
2636 Chapter 2636: Eight Wicked Women (7) 2026-10-23
2637 Chapter 2637: Eight Wicked Women (8) 2026-10-23
2638 Chapter 2638: Eight Wicked Women (9) 2026-10-23
2639 Chapter 2639: Eight Wicked Women (10) 2026-10-23
2640 Chapter 2640: Eight Wicked Women (11) 2026-10-23
2641 Chapter 2641: Eight Wicked Women (12) 2026-10-23
2642 Chapter 2642: Eight Wicked Women (13) 2026-10-23
2643 Chapter 2643: Eight Wicked Women (14) 2026-10-23
2644 Chapter 2644: Eight Wicked Women (15) 2026-10-23
2645 Chapter 2645: Eight Wicked Women (16) 2026-10-23
2646 Chapter 2646: Eight Wicked Women (17) 2026-10-23
2647 Chapter 2647: Eight Wicked Women (18) 2026-10-23
2648 Chapter 2648: Eight Wicked Women (19) 2026-10-23
2649 Chapter 2649: Eight Wicked Women (20) 2026-10-23
2650 Chapter 2650: Eight Wicked Women (21) 2026-10-23

Get out of the car? Was it really that serious?

The situation at the checkpoint ahead had suddenly changed.

They had just been discussing how to go their separate ways upon reaching their destination. Yet, before anyone could even finish a yawn, they were coming to a halt?

Chief Yuan’s words were undoubtedly startling. Considering the situation just now, the chances that she was joking to lighten the mood were slim.

Fu Qian surveyed the scene before them, quietly sighing to himself.

”Is that necessary?”

On the other side, Nepheli simply spoke her mind and questioned the decision.

”It can’t be helped. The road is blocked.”

Yuan Shan shook her head, clearly standing firm on her decision.

Strictly speaking, she wasn’t wrong. At a glance, Fu Qian could see a man-made checkpoint blocking the already narrow road ahead.”You mean these traffic cones?”

It was so incredibly crude that he could only marvel at it.

Indeed, there wasn’t even a crossbar. This so-called checkpoint consisted solely of four rubber traffic cones lined up in a row to block the path.

The guard booth next to them continued the trend they had seen along their entire journey—it was completely empty.

”Yes. This clearly indicates no trespassing.”

Yuan Shan actually nodded in earnest, confirming that was the reason.

Following traffic rules this strictly? It certainly lived up to being a special domain suspected of being tied to his own will.

Of course, he didn’t believe for a second that Yuan Shan was just a law-abiding citizen. He was certain there was a hidden motive, while also taking a moment to silently flatter himself.

”Can’t we just move them? There’s clearly no one guarding them... or would moving them trigger something terrible?”

Nepheli obviously couldn’t have missed this, yet she continued to question it. Her reasoning was perfectly sound.

Such a flimsy checkpoint simply could not be mentioned in the same breath as the ravines they had encountered earlier, especially since a perfectly smooth road lay beyond it.

Under these circumstances, let alone sneaking the cones away while it was unmanned, it wouldn’t be surprising if a more aggressive driver just ran right over them, even with guards watching.

”Of course we could, and it wouldn’t cause a commotion...”

Seemingly unsure if Nepheli was truly ignorant or just playing dumb, Yuan Shan shot her a glance before replying expressionlessly.

”But that is exactly the problem. If we pass the checkpoint through non-compliant means, we will merely arrive on the other side of it—we won’t be able to leave this place.”

...

So this was already the exit? That was rather fast.

Yuan Shan’s meaning was easy to grasp. In the ensuing silence, Fu Qian examined the crude checkpoint again. It suddenly seemed to carry a different sort of gravity.

Although they hadn’t been given a clear answer on how to leave this place, it had been obvious for a while that the method would be quite peculiar.

They were a group of superhumans capable of scaling the heavens and delving into the earth, yet they were forced to travel by vehicle.

When faced with a deep ravine blocking the road, they had to fill it in rather than leap across. Even carrying the car and jumping over was prohibited.

It obviously carried heavy symbolic significance. To sum it up, it seemed they had to travel via vehicle and arrive at a specific location through normal driving in order to complete the departure process.

The current situation undoubtedly confirmed this judgment.

They couldn’t even force their way through a checkpoint. They had to stop the car according to the rules and seek a legitimate method of passage.

Otherwise, they might not face any punishment, but they would simply continue wandering this plane, still trapped inside.

”Is there any other road we can take?”

With Nepheli backing down, Wen Li, who had been silent this whole time, finally offered a suggestion.

”Unfortunately, no. This is the only road.”

Yuan Shan’s response remained resolute. She even turned off the engine as she spoke.

”Then if it’s blocked, how are we supposed to pass?”

Although Nepheli didn’t stop her, she didn’t readily agree either, choosing instead to verify their plan of action.

Placing a few of these cones made it a dead end, and since it was their only exit, didn’t that mean they were stuck?

”Wait. Wait for these things to be moved by the guard.”

Yuan Shan, displaying the composed demeanor of a veteran driver, wasn’t panicked in the least.

”There’s actually someone working here?”

Nepheli looked quite surprised.

”You could say that. During the time you were trapped inside, haven’t you seen him?”

Yuan Shan nodded, confirming the fact while expressing curiosity about Nepheli’s experiences.

...

”No.”

Nepheli clearly didn’t want to elaborate on why she was here, or why she needed help to leave.

Faced with Yuan Shan’s question, she fell silent for a brief moment before bluntly denying it.

”But that doesn’t seem to mean we must get out of the car.”

”We can just stay right here and leave the moment they return. Don’t tell me you need to find a place to eat?”

Frowning slightly, she still voiced her objection to Yuan Shan’s arrangement.

And at first glance, her point made sense.

Even if they didn’t proactively search for the guard, was it really necessary to leave the car while waiting?

None of them had the kind of fragile constitution that would starve from missing a single meal. Why not just sit here with the engine off?

”We really don’t—do you?”

The mention of eating actually drew some agreement, surprisingly from Wen Li.

Though the very next moment, she turned to check on Fu Qian.

Among everyone present, his situation was obviously the most unique.

”Well... I’m not very hungry.”

Suddenly receiving such care, Fu Qian wasn’t overly flattered. He took a moment to seriously gauge his appetite before stating that he could hold out.

”Don’t force yourself. There might actually be a place to eat nearby.”

Looking as though she refused to mistreat a captive, Wen Li shook her head and opened her door. Her gaze ultimately fell on a brown car parked on the side of the road.

It was also the only relatively intact car they had seen on their entire journey.

...

”Yes. I believe this car came from the outside, just like us... As for their motive, I’ll leave that to your imagination.”

Sure enough, Yuan Shan immediately confirmed that the car was the real reason.

”They came for him? I believe we just discussed this.”

Nepheli reacted quickly. Before Yuan Shan could even finish, she glanced at Fu Qian, guessing that it might be a faction from the Academy harboring ill intentions.

”Then it looks like we really do need to get out and take a look. Otherwise, who knows when these barricades will be lifted...”

With a sigh, she promptly joined the party of those disembarking.

”Yes, especially since it looks like an open invitation.”

Having quickly reached an agreement, Yuan Shan looked pleased. She openly admitted that disembarking was for one reason only: to find the passengers of that empty car.

They could forgo eating, but could they really tolerate a group of people clearly targeting them wandering around?

Did this locked-down checkpoint and the missing guard truly have nothing to do with that car?

The other party clearly didn’t mind leaving such obvious traces. Sitting around foolishly was undoubtedly the most idiotic course of action, a complete surrender of their own initiative.

”Let’s go. I know a pretty good place nearby.”

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