[{"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-85":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},2282193,4464,"Chapter 85: Kirin Blood","after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-chapter-85",85,"\u003Cp>Hearing Han Meiyan’s words, Zhang He fell silent for a moment, then finally forced himself to ask:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“May I ask what object the Holy Maiden seeks? I am but a lowly man with little strength—do I even have the ability to assist?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I say you can assist, and you can.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Meiyan’s languid voice rang out, deeply alluring, pulling Zhang He between sinking and awakening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, slowly, she spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What I seek is the legendary blood of the ancient divine beast, the Fire Kirin—Kirin Blood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, Zhang He shook his head vigorously, snapping his mind free of the Holy Maiden’s seductive arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at Han Meiyan in shock and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Does Kirin Blood truly exist? I thought it was merely a rumor among the martial world.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nonsense—if it didn’t exist, why would I be here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Meiyan glanced at Zhang He and explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whether the ancient divine beast, the Fire Kirin, ever existed is uncertain—but Kirin Blood is unquestionably a divine artifact still present in this world.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Ni family of the northern Da Wu martial world, known as the ‘Dominant Blade,’ once had an ancestor who, by chance, drank Kirin Blood, survived the torment of blood burning, and passed the Kirin lineage down to this day, earning the Ni family its mighty reputation in the martial path!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, the legendary ‘Supreme Divine Arm’ Shangguan Yun of the Da Xuan martial world gained his arm through immersion in Kirin Blood—it is impervious to blades and spears, immune to fire and water, and endowed with Kirin divine power, granting him terrifying talent in palm and fist martial arts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Zhang He’s gaze flickered uncertainly; his eyes revealed deep longing and greed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He himself possessed an exceptionally strong self-healing constitution, and after cultivating the Immortal Blood Holy Art, he became nearly impossible to kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many in the martial world were stronger than him, but few could truly end his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirin Blood was perfect for him—if he obtained it, he could not only enhance his martial cultivation and gain the mysterious powers bestowed by Kirin Blood, but perhaps even attain immortality, becoming invincible in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Han Meiyan half-closed her eyes and gave Zhang He a meaningful glance, saying coolly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems you’re quite interested in Kirin Blood. I can promise you this: if you help me obtain it, I won’t mind sharing some with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At once, Zhang He suppressed his expression, forcing a sheepish smile onto his handsome, pampered face, and bowed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Holy Maiden, you jest—such a divine artifact is far beyond my fortune to possess.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then do you mean you refuse to help me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course not—I will spare no effort to assist the Holy Maiden in obtaining Kirin Blood. But… where in Fuzhou City is it hidden? How exactly can I help you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You need not concern yourself with that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Meiyan slowly shook her head and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once we pass the third trial, I will tell you how to obtain Kirin Blood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang He’s eyes flickered; he pondered for a moment, then turned to survey the underground lake and suddenly laughed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These trivial tricks—how hard could it be for you and me to enter the top ten? Even first place is within our grasp.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Han Meiyan shook her head again and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The force behind Fuzhou City is not to be underestimated. The top three are too conspicuous—we only need a middling rank.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Zhang He was unsurprised; he nodded slowly and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I follow the Holy Maiden’s words.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>DONG! DONG! DONG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, the grand bell tolls suddenly rang above the underground lake, echoing far and wide through the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a deep voice drifted from afar:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In five breaths, the second trial begins. All honored guests, pay attention to the time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Yuanling drew a deep breath, rose from her cushion, and watched her surroundings with caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, almost no one knew her identity as the Princess of Da Li—she had to rely entirely on herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet precisely because of that, she found it thrilling and fitting—perfect for letting loose and showing her strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across from her, Li Muxian crossed his arms, expression calm, watching Li Yuanling’s tense, tightened face, and chuckled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not saying this to discourage you, but can you even last through a stick of incense?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can you stop talking such gloom?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuanling shot Li Muxian a glare and snorted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My martial strength isn’t weak—I can easily snatch dozens of jade plaques.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the five breaths passed; suddenly, iron wheels roared to life all around the underground lake, thunderous and deafening throughout the subterranean space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, iron gates opened and closed rapidly, stirring the lake’s surface into violent ripples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, five massive whirlpools erupted at the center of the underground lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whirlpools churned the water ceaselessly, while above the lake’s center, a powerful vortex of wind surged, pulling all nearby wooden boats toward the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stabilize your boats—don’t get near those two’s vessel!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword-wielding middle-aged man shouted; he and another martial artist had already quietly steered their boat away from Li Muxian and Li Yuanling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, under the influence of the vortex and currents, their boat was drifting back toward the others, making him anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had watched the entire first trial—he knew the two on that boat were no ordinary people, and he didn’t want to confront them so soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the martial artist replied and prepared to use his martial qi to steady their drifting boat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then, a dark shadow leapt from a nearby boat, claws slicing sharply through the air, aiming straight for his jade plaque.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no choice, the martial artist had to focus his attention and engage his attacker…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, fierce battles erupted across every wooden boat on the underground lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, martial qi churned chaotically throughout the space, the clash of blades and shouts filling the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuanling seemed infected by the surrounding chaos; her earlier hesitation vanished, replaced by fierce determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Watch the candle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to warn Li Muxian, then stepped down hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her emerald skirt fluttered in the dim candlelight, snapping with wind as she leapt toward a nearby boat she had already targeted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuanling had noticed: the two men and one woman on that boat were young, and their martial aura seemed weak—perfect targets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1071,"2026-06-20T01:43:38.503Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","dfb3ee8b35abebb6fb4e7b5255be1fe1d63f153bfca31cc150b02c9b1ab7b23f","after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-chapter-86","after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-chapter-84",259,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-cover.jpg"]