[{"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-4":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},2282112,4464,"Chapter 4: Disappearance","after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-chapter-4",4,"\u003Cp>Of course, Li Muxian had no intention of fleeing; he hadn’t moved an inch from the stone steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Zhu Fang glanced at Yu Zhentian, who was fighting the Seven Thieves of Zha River, hesitated a moment, then scrambled to his feet and sprinted desperately toward the courtyard gate, completely ignoring Yu Ermei and the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other martial arts disciples and apprentices, seeing Yu Zhentian overwhelmed, each focused solely on saving their own lives, with no thought left to rescue anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did I give you permission to leave?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the ever-motionless Second Master Zha unleashed a palm strike from afar; a tangible qi blast slammed into the courtyard wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It shattered the entire front brick wall—dust erupted, bricks and stones tumbled down, piling up directly across the only escape route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overwhelming power of this palm strike froze Zhu Fang and the others; they all halted abruptly before the rubble, daring not to advance an inch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Traitorous disciples—all of you, traitorous disciples!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zhentian roared in fury; he had seen everything Zhu Fang and the others had done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His most favored disciple had fled in cowardly betrayal, while the two apprentices he had always looked down upon had refused to abandon him—this left him filled with conflicting emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Take Ermei and the others—I’ll cover your escape!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zhentian’s internal force surged; he swept his sword horizontally, knocking back the three attackers surrounding him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, using the recoil, he flipped through the air and landed before Zhang Dazhuang and the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he noticed these two apprentices were standing still, staring at each other in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I could carry Miss Ermei, but I’m not sure I could run far with her on my back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Dazhuang muttered; his physical constitution and talent were extremely poor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After so many years in the martial arts school, he’d learned little in skill, only slightly stronger than an ordinary man in strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, he wouldn’t have spent twenty years stuck as nothing more than a martial arts apprentice, just like Li Muxian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Zhang Dazhuang finally set down Yu Xian and walked toward Yu Ermei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because no matter how you looked at it, he was far stronger than Li Muxian, who was a full size smaller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Yu Zhentian exhaled slightly; he glanced at his second daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought to himself: if they survived this, his first act would be to force her to lose weight—otherwise, no one would be willing to carry her in a life-or-death moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stay close to me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zhentian warned sternly, then turned his gaze—and noticed Li Muxian hadn’t moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to call out when the three Zha brothers closed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Second Master Zha moved, drawing his blade and landing nearby to guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hand over what you’re hiding—you won’t go anywhere.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Master Zha’s expression was blank; his internal force surged violently, his killing intent sharp and chilling—his aura even surpassed Yu Zhentian’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Yu Zhentian’s pupils contracted; his face darkened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yu Old Man, I always said you were stingy—what’s so precious you’d make us all die with you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian spoke curiously; upon hearing this, Yu Zhentian instinctively glared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But remembering this boy was one of only two who’d stayed to help, he took a deep breath and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This has nothing to do with you—don’t ask!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian shrugged, then turned to Second Master Zha:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why don’t you tell me—what exactly are you trying to get from him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Master Zha glanced at Li Muxian; seeing his youthful, inexperienced face daring to speak to him, he curled his lips into a cruel smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come closer—I’ll tell you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kid, I think you’re tired of living!” one of the Zha River Seven thieves snarled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his blade swiftly; the blade’s flash cut through the air with a sharp “crack,” aimed straight at Li Muxian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Yu Zhentian instantly lunged to block—but the next instant, his gaze froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zhentian was stunned: in the moment he moved, Li Muxian’s apprentice had vanished from his sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the piercing clash of blade and sword echoed as the fifth Zha brother was forced back half a step by Yu Zhentian’s sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t look at the attacker; instead, his pupils widened in shock as he stared at the spot where Li Muxian had stood, exclaiming:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where’s that kid…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, the three Zha brothers preparing to charge again froze mid-motion, suddenly filled with suspicion and dread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A living person had simply vanished before their eyes—how could they ignore it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They immediately searched everywhere for Li Muxian—when suddenly, a voice sounded from behind Second Master Zha:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve come. Aren’t you going to tell me now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Master Zha’s body hair stood on end; his expression changed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he’d survived countless battles; his reflexes were sharp—he spun instantly, slashing backward with his blade, swift as thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, he channeled internal force into his legs and dashed forward at top speed, trying to put distance between himself and the figure behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet his blade cut only air—and Li Muxian’s voice followed him like a ghost, never leaving his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Running off right away? That’s no fun.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the words ended, the entire martial arts courtyard fell utterly silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples and apprentices hadn’t yet understood what had happened—they stared in shock as six black-clad men, including Second Master Zha, stood frozen like statues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve sealed their acupoints.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian’s voice came from beside Yu Zhentian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zhentian whirled around; seeing him, he instinctively stepped back several paces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You… who are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zhentian stared at this unremarkable martial arts apprentice with disbelief, his aged face filled with wariness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian shrugged, then slapped Zhang Dazhuang on the shoulder and turned his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Zhang, don’t stare at me like that—I know you’ve always been jealous of my handsome face.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh??”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Dazhuang shook his head, snapped back to reality, looked at the paralyzed Zha River Seven, then at Li Muxian, and took a deep, heavy breath:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Asheng—you’ve become a stranger to me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian chuckled, then turned to face Yu Zhentian:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yu Old Man, you handle these thieves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he held out his hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, and I forgot to mention—I’m quitting the school. You promised five taels of silver when I retired—don’t you dare cheat me like before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zhentian stared fixedly at Li Muxian, his shock lingering long without fading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re really Li Muxian? But I remember you were a complete martial arts waste—how could you possibly…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Muxian cut him off, asking:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re not trying to renege on the payment, are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Yu Zhentian’s spirit jolted; he hastily waved his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fumbled in his robes—a moment later, he pulled out a hundred-tael silver note, having no cash on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could speak, the note vanished from his hand, appearing instantly in Li Muxian’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian smiled warmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good, good—rarely so generous. I’ll take this note!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1174,"2026-06-20T01:43:38.503Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","cad86c2bbb2cee7dfd89a8bbc1e548dd2cf3961d275e1bd2dcfcbc3b2df1710c","after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-chapter-5","after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-chapter-3",259,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-cover.jpg"]