[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star":3,"chapter-after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-chapter-251":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","After Fifteen Years of Secret Cultivation, I Start as a Top-Grade Ultimate Peak!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2282359,4464,"Chapter 251: Guesses","after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-chapter-251",251,"\u003Cp>Fu Qiwén blinked in surprise; though he had already guessed that all of this was Li Muxian’s doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, hearing the confirmation directly from him, he couldn’t help but feel his spirit tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had read every dossier on this Eighth Imperial Prince, and the prince’s past had been thoroughly investigated by Emperor Yuanwu’s agents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He naturally knew that before arriving in Shangyang City, Li Muxian had never stepped even half a step beyond that remote small town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this prince, who had spent nearly twenty years hidden away in a backwater town, had single-handedly slain the Master of Luoshen Peak and its Four Venerables, turning the tide of the Great Li Tianjinwei’s campaign to eradicate Luoshen Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qiwén felt everything was too incredible, too unreal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key point was that Li Muxian was so young; in the entire history of the human race spanning millennia, whether in the martial world or the court, had there ever been a talent so prodigious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the brilliant Emperor Tianqi, hailed as the emperor of a thousand generations, had not matched this Eighth Prince in his youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Li Muxian noticed Fu Qiwén staring at him in daze, then rubbed his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s wrong with this Fu official? Has my beauty increased again after just a few days apart?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But my face is already this handsome—can it get any better?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Fu Qiwén immediately realized his lapse and quickly averted his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suppressed the storm of emotions within him, thought for a moment, then said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness, the Master of Luoshen Peak and the Four Venerables were the peak’s strongest core; beyond them are only the peak leaders and a host of elder-level experts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now that Your Highness has dealt with the most critical figures, the rest can be left to me and the Great Li Tianjinwei—we will surely complete the mission of eradicating Luoshen Peak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian slowly nodded; having received confirmation from this Tianjinwei Guard Commander that he no longer needed to intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would now leave it entirely to others and attend to his own affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet at this moment, Fu Qiwén, standing mid-air, seemed to recall something, hesitated briefly, then added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“However, I previously obtained some secret intelligence from within Luoshen Peak—their Master reportedly has an uncle, another divine being who wields a divine talent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But this is known to almost no one; even within Luoshen Peak, few have ever seen him, so the truth of this rumor remains unconfirmed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Muxian raised an eyebrow and glanced at Fu Qiwén:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know about divine beings?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qiwén gave a slight nod and bowed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To know yourself and your enemy is to ensure victory. Though few know of divine beings, the Tianjinwei has investigated Luoshen Peak for so long, pouring immense effort and manpower—so we’ve learned a little.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I’ve never before witnessed the Master of Luoshen Peak or the Four Venerables in combat; I had no idea divine beings’ talents could be so terrifyingly powerful—I completely underestimated Luoshen Peak’s true strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, when Hu Rui’an reported to him about the events in Shengzhou Tianjinwei, he had heard from him of divine beings’ abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But those individuals paled in comparison to Chihuo and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian nodded and asked no further questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His understanding of divine beings far surpassed Fu Qiwén’s; after a moment’s thought, he waved his hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The uncle you mentioned—the Master’s uncle—I didn’t see him fight just now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But don’t worry—I’ll go to the main peak of Luoshen Peak myself and check whether he’s still there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Fu Qiwén immediately bowed deeply and respectfully:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I thank Your Highness—this is a great burden to impose upon you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Fu Qiwén’s attitude toward Li Muxian had already changed subtly from when they were in the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, he had treated this Eighth Prince with courtesy only because of his imperial status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, aside from the unchanged title, his feelings toward this prince were born of genuine awe and reverence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reasons? First, the prince’s martial power towered far above his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, Li Muxian’s monumental contribution this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without Li Muxian eliminating the Master and the Four Venerables, not only would he himself have perished, but every single Tianjinwei agent who came to Luoshen Peak would have been annihilated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian, alone, had saved the entire Great Li Tianjinwei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could say he and the Tianjinwei owed this prince their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian paid little attention to Fu Qiwén’s changed attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the eradication of Luoshen Peak now in its final phase, he had no interest in lingering—he waved his hand and prepared to depart for the main peak of Bai Lian Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the clothed old man and Lin Xuner arrived from the tavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, when they saw Fu Qiwén arrive, they thought Luoshen Peak had sent more reinforcements to die—but after observing, they realized he was likely an ally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to suppress their urgent desire for revenge, they hurried over to find Li Muxian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect—give me a ride to the main peak of Luoshen Peak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian saw their intent at a glance, stepped down from Baixiang Pavilion, and called them to join him as they left Bai Lian City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clothed old man and Lin Xuner were overjoyed, immediately agreeing and rushing to find a nearby carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before, they hadn’t known—but now that they knew Li Muxian was a true martial master,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>though not opportunists, they still felt immense excitement and honor at traveling with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, with Li Muxian present, if they encountered any powerful elders of Luoshen Peak en route, they’d be perfectly safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since Your Highness has matters to attend to, I shall not disturb you further—I’ll deal with the other peaks and meet you at the main peak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Muxian depart, Fu Qiwén had no intention of staying in Bai Lian City—he bowed and took his leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian waved his hand, stepped into the carriage the clothed old man had found, and the large black cat darted in after him in a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You want to go to the main peak too? Luoshen Peak clearly has a strong pull for divine beings like you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian patted the black cat’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cat turned its glowing green eyes, then rubbed its head against Li Muxian’s arm, mewing softly—adorably obedient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian smiled faintly and said nothing more, letting the cat stay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clothed old man and Lin Xuner sat on the driver’s seat, both wearing strange expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Fu Qiwén’s words, they had just learned Li Muxian was an imperial prince of the Great Li Dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their eyes, a prince like this meant the Great Li Dynasty’s future unification of the martial world was all but certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exchanged glances but dared not speak—immediately driving the carriage toward the main peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the route to the main peak passed through Bai Lian Peak, they suppressed their burning desire for revenge, deciding to deliver Li Muxian first, then return to pursue their own goals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, on a hill dozens of li from Bai Lian City, all remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two commanders of the Tianxia Alliance glanced at the silent Xuan Yin Trio and the Silver Moon Sword Lord, then finally couldn’t hold back:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elders, what’s the situation inside Bai Lian City?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, the Silver Moon Sword Lord had stunned them by suggesting Chihuo had likely been defeated by the expert within Bai Lian City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first they found it unbelievable—but upon reflection, it seemed plausible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From then on, their perception of the expert’s strength in Bai Lian City shifted dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Xuan Yin Trio and the Silver Moon Sword Lord speculated whether the Great Li court had summoned its rumored ancestral elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was only speculation; according to martial world rumors, whether that Great Li ancestral elder still lived remained unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they speculated, dark clouds and thunderstorms suddenly engulfed the sky above Bai Lian City, and they saw terrifying lightning and storms crash into the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew these must be the Master and Venerables of Luoshen Peak attacking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But due to the distance, they could not see the details inside Bai Lian City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, they dared not approach to observe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the thunder and storms that nearly tore the sky in half descended upon Bai Lian City, the sky above the city was soon entirely swallowed by lightning and gales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what followed was perplexing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, the lightning and storms above Bai Lian City dissipated, and no further powerful attacks were visible—everything fell eerily quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for the lingering dark clouds above Bai Lian City, all seemed normal again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left the Xuan Yin Trio and others confused: had the Master and Venerables of Luoshen Peak eliminated the expert inside and withdrawn?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or had the expert in Bai Lian City destroyed the Master and his Venerables?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the latter seemed impossible, after what happened with Chihuo, they reluctantly allowed a one-in-ten chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overall, in everyone’s minds, the odds stood at nine to one in favor of Luoshen Peak’s Master and Venerables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, one of the Xuan Yin Trio frowned and spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This vantage point offers a good view, but it’s too far and too dark—we can’t see what’s happening inside the city, let alone sense their martial qi. We can’t determine who won.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he suddenly turned to the two Tianxia Alliance commanders, narrowed his eyes, and said coldly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To learn the truth of Bai Lian City, we must send someone to investigate firsthand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Send two men immediately—find out what happened, then signal us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the two commanders’ faces darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man was clearly using them as expendable pawns; they exchanged glances but dared not defy the Xuan Yin Trio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They ordered two subordinates to sneak toward Bai Lian City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white-robed elder watched everything but said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gazed at Bai Lian City for a long time, then gradually, a thought arose in his mind: the Master and Venerables of Luoshen Peak had lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this thought grew stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Bai Lian City was too quiet—just as quiet as after Chihuo had attacked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, from the previously silent distance, several fire signals suddenly rose from Bai Lian City, faintly illuminating the night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sight was visible not only to the Silver Moon Sword Lord and others, but to everyone watching Bai Lian City across the Luoshen Peak region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two helmsmen of the Alliance of Heaven gazed at the fainter light in the sky, no longer as prominent as before, and both furrowed their brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If we didn’t misread it, that should be a distress signal from a disciple of Luoshen Peak, correct?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, the Three Elders of Xuan Yin changed expression sharply, falling silent—they clearly recognized the origin of the signal from Bailian City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the white-robed elder’s face showed a look of shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought that had just crossed his mind was now being confirmed from an unexpected angle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Luoshen Peak had truly eliminated that great Li expert, the disciples of Luoshen Peak in Bailian City would be celebrating, not sending out successive distress signals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The appearance of these signals now strongly suggests that the Luoshen Peak patriarch and others in Bailian City have met with disaster, forcing the remaining disciples to urgently seek help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Three Elders of Xuan Yin clearly realized this too, yet they found it nearly impossible to believe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I refuse to believe it—unless the men we just sent back confirm it, this is all mere speculation!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the Three Elders of Xuan Yin spoke with a dark expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They dared not imagine: if someone had truly eliminated the Luoshen Peak patriarch in such a short time, how terrifying and horrifying must that opponent’s strength be!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two helmsmen of the Alliance of Heaven exchanged glances, saying nothing, unable to utter a word, only staring blankly toward Bailian City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps… tonight they would witness the turning point in the entire Li dynasty’s martial world!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Bailian City governor’s mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sensing the disappearance and death of the Luoshen Peak patriarch and his three venerables above Bailian City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mansion’s experts and Luoshen Peak disciples, who had moments before been weeping with joy and rejoicing, collapsed instantly to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, beyond their uncontrollable fear, they also clearly realized:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luoshen Peak was finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were struck as if by lightning; others tried to flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others, as if brainwashed, swore to die with Luoshen Peak and began frantically sending out distress signals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To an outsider, it might seem they knew coming to Bailian City meant death, and so, before dying, they sought to drag others down with them, making sure no other Luoshen Peak disciples would survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even as the chaos of distress signals erupted across Bailian City, Li Muxian had already departed the city in a carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no interest in any of it; these petty fish and shrimp didn’t even warrant a single thought of lifting a finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2190,"2026-06-20T01:43:39.330Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b74f24ea1f723d18659d7ab40f7a7652cb6c3c5fa2c2bf9acc30a36f1dfb21c8","after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-chapter-252","after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-chapter-250",259,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-cover.jpg"]