[{"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-58":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},2282166,4464,"Chapter 58: The Great Zhou Secret Spies","after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-chapter-58",58,"\u003Cp>Fu Qiwén may be right—the martial world ought to be cleaned up properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian, of course, was pleased to see it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn’t have to be his burden alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was naturally carefree and had no ambitions, yet the world was never short of ambitious men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether in Da Li or other dynasties, there were no shortage of old men like Emperor Yuanwu—ambitious and full of drive—perfect for leading the charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Li Muxian pondered, his frown gradually eased, and he glanced at Fu Qiwén and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can see you, Master Fu, are a man who hates evil with a passion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking, Li Muxian paused a moment, then said calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then pick an auspicious day, and we’ll pay a visit to Luoshen Peak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Fu Qiwén fell silent, narrowing his eyes at Li Muxian:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness is certain you’ll accept my request?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What else did you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian raised an eyebrow, then stood and patted Fu Qiwén’s shoulder, leaning close beside him to whisper:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know such a major matter is beyond your resolve—you should ask His Majesty himself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Li Muxian’s voice grew slightly colder, continuing:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And there’s only one chance: after success, the Tianjinwei is mine, and His Majesty must also agree to one additional condition.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qiwén turned his head, staring at Li Muxian’s young, handsome face, his gaze filled with disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had made the stakes perfectly clear to the man, yet the man remained unmoved, still as casual as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if, in his eyes, Luoshen Peak—one of the four great sects dominating the martial world—was nothing but trash, utterly unworthy of mention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Li Muxian noticed the man staring unblinkingly at him and frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously, this fellow was jealous of his looks!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Fu, think it over yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian rubbed his chin, then turned to Yu Jin, whose face was still stunned, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Yu, show me around—let me get familiar with the Tianjinwei headquarters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Commander Yu Jin snapped back from the earlier conversation, his expression shifting rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this… really something he was meant to hear?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he had always known the Tianjinwei had plans against martial sects, he had never before heard from Fu Qiwén such a clear intent to eradicate Luoshen Peak—one of the four great sects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worse still, that wasn’t the worst of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more astonishing: this newly confirmed Eighth Imperial Prince had just volunteered to lead the destruction of Luoshen Peak?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Jin even wondered if he’d misheard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, he stole a glance at Fu Qiwén, who ignored him entirely, his expression strangely altered; Yu Jin could only turn to Li Muxian and say:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness, please follow me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he suppressed his shock and doubt, leading Li Muxian out through a corridor beside the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the hall was left with only Fu Qiwén alone; he turned toward the direction Li Muxian had left, lost in thought, murmuring:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is he merely a bold youth unaware of danger—or does he have some hidden advantage?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Han Li and Sun Changyu entered the hall, wearing bamboo hats and rain capes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, the five assassins’ bodies have been retrieved, and our men have handled the aftermath.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Fu Qiwén turned back, his expression returning to normal, and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Any findings?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are some.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gaunt-faced Han Li nodded slightly and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After a cursory examination of the five corpses, aside from the three men with the skull-cracking bamboo staffs, I found hidden tattoos on the other two—they’re likely secret assassins from Da Zhou.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qiwén gave a slight nod, unsurprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Zhou and Da Li had been locked in constant border warfare; unlike the other three dynasties, Da Zhou and Da Li shared an irreconcilable mortal hatred—so it was no surprise they’d sent assassins after Li Muxian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Fu Qiwén paused briefly, then asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you think of the assassin’s strength?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Han Li hesitated, then bowed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If the assassin were a half-step Tianren, he could likely handle five Grand Masters, but to kill them all so effortlessly? That’s impossible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Therefore, I believe the assassin is a true Tianren.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qiwén narrowed his eyes, thought for a moment, then ordered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hand the two Da Zhou assassins over to the Hidden Spy Division. Their ability to pinpoint the whereabouts of Grand Eunuch Sun and the others means there’s a mole in Guangguang Pavilion—this matter is yours…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he paused slightly, then his gaze shifted, adding:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go find the Eighth Imperial Prince. Ask him to assist you in investigating this. I must return to the palace.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, a sharp gleam flashed in Fu Qiwén’s eyes, and he turned and left the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Eighth Imperial Prince?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Li and Sun Changyu exchanged glances, both stunned into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the imperial decree recognizing Li Muxian as the Eighth Imperial Prince was issued from the palace and announced to the realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the storm still raged over Shangyang City, from imperial consorts and princes to court ministers, from martial sects to street vendors, the news spread like wildfire through the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiangong Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On either side of the bamboo curtains, Commander Fu Qiwén stood bowed, while Emperor Yuanwu sat in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Fu Qiwén’s return report—that Li Muxian had immediately accepted the mission to destroy Luoshen Peak—Emperor Yuanwu fell utterly silent, not speaking for a full half-burn of incense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Emperor Yuanwu spoke slowly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you think, Qiwén?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qiwén shook his head slightly and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if the Eighth Imperial Prince has a Tianren behind him, it means nothing against a giant like Luoshen Peak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then why rush back to see me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Fu Qiwén hesitated a moment, then said solemnly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I believe that since we’ve decided to strike the martial sects, waiting for some uncertain opportunity is worse than acting now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The longer we wait, the stronger the sects grow, and the more elusive the opportunity becomes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I dared not act before out of caution—but now, with the Eighth Imperial Prince as this chance, I’m ready to gamble everything!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emperor Yuanwu stared through the bamboo curtains at Fu Qiwén, silent for a moment, then spoke coldly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you know what consequences you’ll face if this fails?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qiwén’s body twitched slightly, yet the deep wrinkles on his forehead relaxed as he lowered his head calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know. I am ready to die for Da Li.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1084,"2026-06-20T01:43:38.503Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","064c886a52d04500b87a4d431a98b88fccb7ee266ce438f36962dea9b5c86f23","after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-chapter-59","after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-chapter-57",259,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-cover.jpg"]