[{"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-74":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},2282182,4464,"Chapter 74: Annihilation Operation","after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-chapter-74",74,"\u003Cp>Soon, Zhang Song and the other two left the courtyard where Li Muxian was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gentlemen, you’ve all seen it—this isn’t the general refusing to teach, but the Eighth Prince refusing to learn. Farewell!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>General Wu’an snorted coldly and turned away without another word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Amitabha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Xuan Yi chanted a Buddhist mantra, then turned to Zhang Song and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Zhang, this is merely a misunderstanding of martial cultivation realms. The Prince still has a long road ahead in martial arts; this incident won’t affect him much—surely he wouldn’t fly into a rage and drive us out?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Zhang Song, clad in official robes, stroked his beard and shook his head hesitantly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though I also think this isn’t a serious matter, it seems… the Eighth Prince is truly furious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Li Muxian wasn’t just angry—he was utterly shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the three left, he returned silently to the pavilion, sat down, and stared at the teacup before him, silent for a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there truly no transcendence in martial arts? Is my current strength already the ceiling of this world?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm… could it be that the ‘Martial Arts Chronicle’ looks like a novel, but in truth… it is a novel, yet one that perfectly reveals the true essence of martial arts—and by sheer chance, I’ve seen through it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian fell into thought, trying to comfort himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there truly was no martial transcendence, he felt he’d suddenly lost his life’s purpose, his drive vanished, and he just wanted to become a lazy fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just because they say there’s no martial transcendence, does that mean it truly doesn’t exist?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have they ever reached my level? I haven’t even spoken yet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian suddenly narrowed his eyes and muttered to himself:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whether martial transcendence exists—I am the one with the final say. What others say means nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The day I conclude martial transcendence doesn’t exist—that’s when it truly ceases to exist in this world!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he was still young, younger than any genius who had ever reached the peak of martial arts before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he still had plenty of time to personally verify this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Li Muxian exhaled softly, picked up his teacup, and took a sip:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Book knowledge is shallow; true understanding comes only from practice. Why should I listen to them blabbering nonsense?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Cang Yin Yue had finished applying the ointment and returned to the courtyard, her eyes bright with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already looked in the mirror—the branded characters on her face were not fully healed, but had faded greatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After applying the ointment, she estimated her appearance would be restored by tomorrow, and she would never again need to wear a veil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your grace, I have no way to repay your kindness. From now on, whatever you command, I will give my all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Yin Yue bowed deeply to Li Muxian with solemn sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian glanced at her and could clearly sense that her gratitude toward him now was even greater than when he saved her last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, the saying that girls value their faces more than their lives was no empty words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a fiercely independent girl like Cang Yin Yue couldn’t escape this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian raised an eyebrow and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cang Miss, from now on, work for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Cang Yin Yue nodded lightly, without refusal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her primary reason for joining the Six Gates and the Hidden Spy Bureau had always been revenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that her vengeance was complete, she had no real need to remain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Li Muxian continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, Cang Miss, you’re—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Cang Yin Yue paused, her gaze toward Li Muxian suddenly strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her reaction, Li Muxian sat up straight, his expression suddenly dawning with realization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this what it meant to be a capitalist who didn’t treat people as people?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d just asked Cang Yin Yue to do three jobs at once—wasn’t that outright treating her like a beast of burden?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this, Li Muxian felt a pang of shame and quickly cleared his throat twice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I won’t often assign you work. Your most important task from now on is to help me find the key to opening the Tianqi Secret Vault. Beyond that, I have no other special demands on you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Cang Yin Yue exhaled slightly in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she could handle three jobs, who wouldn’t prefer things to be easier?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Li Muxian waved his hand and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cang Miss, you may return to the Six Gates now. Keep watch on Qing Shan Tower. If you get any concrete leads on more keys, notify me immediately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Cang Yin Yue asked no further questions. After a moment’s thought, she said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t reveal the truth about last night’s events at Cang Yuan Hou Fu to the Six Gates. I’m certain they’ll suppress it—so please rest assured, your identity won’t be exposed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Muxian shook his head and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve already left a message informing them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Yin Yue’s expression turned sharply surprised. At that moment, Li Muxian looked at her calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cang Miss, you are mine now. So remember one thing: from now on, no matter how great the problem, if it can be solved by force, it isn’t a problem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Yin Yue’s eyes shimmered. She looked deeply at Li Muxian, then nodded gently, bowed, and took her leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving Li Muxian’s courtyard, Cang Yin Yue stopped and unconsciously turned back, a flicker of bewilderment appearing in her clear, watery eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this what it feels like to have a powerful backer? Somehow, I feel safe—suddenly, I feel at peace.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had always been alone before, fighting with all her strength just to survive in the Hidden Spy Bureau to avenge her mother and brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But from today on, things seemed to be changing…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Cang Yin Yue left, Commander Fu Qiwén arrived at Li Muxian’s courtyard shortly after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard the Prince drove away General Wu’an and the others—what is it you wish of me now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qiwén stood before Li Muxian and bowed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian glanced at him and raised an eyebrow:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander Fu, since you’ve decided to eradicate Luo Shen Peak, when do you plan to act?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Fu Qiwén looked up at Li Muxian, eyes half-lidded, and answered without concealment:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since His Majesty approved this, I’ve already begun preparations.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Last night, I sent an urgent imperial courier from the capital, ordering elite troops from the Heavenly Brocade Guards across all provinces to secretly assemble in Lan Prefecture, where Luo Shen Peak lies.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those nearby will arrive within half a day; those farther away will arrive within ten days. I myself will depart Shangyang City within three days, after finishing affairs in the capital, and head for Luo Shen Peak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Muxian nodded slightly and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander Fu, you act swiftly—efficient indeed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with calm composure, he glanced at the man and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But how confident are you, Commander Fu?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1178,"2026-06-20T01:43:38.503Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","7bf82e0865a09ead0f31303c940142ff0d1864d879f8b5d598e7195bf716af3b","after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-chapter-75","after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-chapter-73",259,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-cover.jpg"]