[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-all-heavens-starting-from-consuming-starry-sky-t":3,"chapter-all-heavens-starting-from-consuming-starry-sky-t-all-heavens-starting-from-consuming-starry-sky-t-chapter-9":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","All Heavens: Starting from Consuming Starry Sky to Become a God",{"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},2305123,4506,"Chapter 9: Group Members","all-heavens-starting-from-consuming-starry-sky-t-chapter-9",9,"\u003Cp>In 189 AD, the Han Dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Dong Zhuo deposed the emperor and installed the Prince of Chenliu, he acted tyrannically, provoking widespread resentment among regional warlords, who then rose in rebellion under the call of Colonel Cao Cao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heroes from across the land gathered, totaling eighteen warlord factions, with Yuan Shao, Governor of Bohai, as their alliance leader, commanding hundreds of thousands of troops to besiege Sishui Pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this small Sishui Pass held back the hundreds of thousands of allied warlords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, Bao Xin, Governor of Jibei, greedy for glory, sent his brother Bao Zhong to lead troops on a shortcut to attack Sishui Pass, only to be slain by Hua Xiong under Dong Zhuo’s command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Sun Jian, the alliance’s vanguard, was defeated by Hua Xiong due to Yuan Shu’s refusal to supply grain, and Sun Jian’s general Zu Mao was also killed by Hua Xiong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With two victories in a row, Hua Xiong’s morale soared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Hua Xiong led his troops down from the pass and came before the allied camp, hurling insults and challenging them to battle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon learning Hua Xiong had come to the camp to taunt them, the alliance leader Yuan Shao flew into a rage and summoned all eighteen warlords, hoping someone would step forward to fight Hua Xiong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu She, a fierce general under General Yuan Shu, was the first to volunteer, but he could not withstand three blows from Hua Xiong before being slain from his horse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Han Fu, Governor of Ji Province, sent his top general Pan Feng to duel Hua Xiong, but within moments, Pan Feng too was slain by Hua Xiong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With two generals lost in succession, the allied army’s morale plummeted, and the eighteen warlords grew increasingly anxious, unsure what to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, if even a minor figure like Hua Xiong was so formidable, how would they ever face Lü Bu, who was even stronger?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Generals, who dares to fight Hua Xiong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who dares to fight? A reward of a thousand gold pieces and a hundred fine horses!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing all his generals cowed by Hua Xiong, Yuan Shao immediately offered a hefty reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Guanyu, mounted archer, requests to fight Hua Xiong!” A solemn, resonant voice rang out among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning toward the voice, they saw a man step forward from behind Liu Bei, the County Magistrate of Pingyuan, who had been granted a seat by Alliance Leader Yuan Shao for his imperial lineage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man stood nine feet tall, his face like dark red jujubes, his beard two feet long, his eyes phoenix-like, his eyebrows like silkworms, holding a Green Dragon Crescent Blade before them—it was none other than the legendary Guan Yu, Guan Yun Chang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the gaze of the warlords, Guan Yu showed no fear, only a faint, quiet arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>General Yuan Shu coldly said: “You, a mere mounted archer, dare speak so boldly? Do you think our alliance has no generals left? Someone, throw him out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Cao Cao, the initiator of the alliance and Colonel of the Elite Cavalry, suddenly stood up: “Brother Gonglu, please calm down! If this man dares to volunteer, he must have some confidence!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Shao on the main seat added: “Sending a mounted archer to fight first will make Hua Xiong laugh at our alliance for having no true warriors!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao immediately replied: “This man carries himself with dignity—he looks imposing. Hua Xiong won’t know he’s just a mounted archer. Let him try!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I fail to take Hua Xiong’s head, cut off my own head to atone!” Guan Yu declared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My brothers Liu, Guan, and Zhang share life and death. If my younger brother fails, cut off all three of our heads,” County Magistrate Liu Bei rose quickly to support Guan Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, let him try then!” Yuan Shu snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he cared nothing for the Liu brothers, he still owed Cao Cao a favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Cao Cao had already poured a cup of fine wine, intending to offer it as a farewell toast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Set the wine aside. Hua Xiong? I’ll be back before it cools!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had he spoken than Guan Yu stepped out of the tent, Green Dragon Crescent Blade in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, drums thundered outside the tent, and cheers erupted from the soldiers within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that moment, Cao Cao froze slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding! Welcome to the Multiverse Chat Group!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mount Hua, also called Taihua Mountain, lies in Shaanxi, its southern foot touching the Qinling Mountains, its northern view overlooking the Yellow and Wei Rivers; since ancient times it has been called “The Most Spectacularly Dangerous Mountain Under Heaven.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mount Hua, headquarters of the Hua Shan Sect, inside a grand hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the hall’s beams hung a plaque inscribed with the four characters “Control Sword with Qi,” and on either side hung countless swords—black scabbards, faded tassels—the ancestral blades of past Hua Shan masters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the hall, two figures conversed—Yue Buqun and his wife, the famed “Gentleman Sword” couple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, aren’t you being too harsh on Chong’er?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhongze, a beautiful woman in her thirties, couldn’t help urging: “He merely sneaked down the mountain for a drink—you’re punishing him with three months of seclusion?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister, it’s not that I’m harsh on them—it’s that our Hua Shan Sect now needs more outstanding disciples!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Buqun sighed, then said seriously: “Since the Sword-Qi schism, our sect’s prestige has declined daily! First, the Five Peaks Alliance leadership was taken by Songshan Sect, then our master passed away, and now only you and I remain to hold up the sect!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since taking over as Sect Master, I’ve been terrified—terrified that Hua Shan will continue to decay under my watch. Thankfully, we’ve supported each other, achieved mastery, and taken in capable disciples; now our sect finally has a firm footing in the martial world!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But we still have too few experts! Chong’er has extraordinary talent and cultivates rapidly, yet his nature is too carefree, and he’s addicted to wine!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This sect will one day be his to inherit!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Buqun spoke with gravity: “I’m being strict now to temper his character, so he’ll focus on cultivation and one day carry our Hua Shan banner.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Yue Buqun’s words, Ning Zhongze gently touched his face: “All these years… you’ve worked so hard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so? Then sister, you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Buqun was about to pull Ning Zhongze into his arms when suddenly a voice echoed in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding! Welcome to the Multiverse Chat Group!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In outer space beyond Earth, a bronze ancient coffin was being dragged toward the ancient star Yinghuo by nine lifelike divine dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the coffin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How… how could there be another person?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who… who is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of voices trembled in inquiry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the pitch-black coffin, everyone had lit their mobile phones and clustered with familiar faces, fearing any unfamiliar figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After gathering, they quickly recognized each other as classmates and friends—only one shadow remained in the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You… who are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you human or ghost?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were ordinary people who had merely climbed Mount Tai before being sucked into this bronze coffin—how had they ever experienced such a bizarre event?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their nerves were already taut; seeing a stranger, they immediately suspected him of causing this strange ordeal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I… I…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy cough came from the dark corner, then a weak figure staggered upright: “I’m Pang Bo! Where is this place? Are we inside the bronze coffin?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Pang Bo spoke, he moved toward the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though usually bold, even he felt fear in this eerie place and naturally sought to join the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that moment, his movement was halted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop! Don’t come closer!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who hadn’t confirmed his identity were wary, raising their phones to shine light forward, as if to verify his identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only his friend Ye Fan, the boldest, pushed through the crowd toward him: “Are you really Pang Bo?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course it’s me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pang Bo grumbled: “Ye Zi, don’t you recognize my voice?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t believe you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Ye Fan could reply, someone else behind trembled: “Pang Bo didn’t even come to this gathering—you… who are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m definitely Pang Bo!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pang Bo continued forward, trying to let them see his face, shouting: “Who has water? Give me a bottle—I’m dying of thirst!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I believe he’s Pang Bo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Fan strode forward and handed him a mineral water bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pang Bo took the bottle, gulped down several swallows, then recounted his story: “I really couldn’t attend the gathering because of family matters. When I heard you were climbing Mount Tai, I finished my business and rushed over—never imagining I’d encounter something so bizarre!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Pang Bo recount many past memories, the others finally dropped their suspicions and gathered together, using their phones’ light to examine their surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that moment, Pang Bo froze slightly, for a voice suddenly appeared in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding! Welcome to the Multiverse Chat Group!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huangfeng Valley, before the Hundred Mechanisms Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle Ye!” A simple-minded youth bowed respectfully to an elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cousin Han!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ye elder said slowly: “Regarding our last Foundation Establishment Pill transaction, could you delay the rest of the items for a while? I’m currently refining a Qi-Combining Pill and am short on resources—it’s inconvenient.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But cousin, don’t worry—I’ll repay you every last item within a year or two!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle Ye, what are you saying?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Han Li first blinked in surprise, then hurriedly said: “If Uncle is short on resources, just give what you can. The rest—I offer as a gift to my elder!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cousin, what do you mean by that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ye elder sternly said: “Do you think I’m the kind to break my word? Rest assured, I’ll deliver every item I promised—only the timing may be delayed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Han Li internally cursed, yet his expression grew even more sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle Ye, you misunderstand me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Li said earnestly: “I’ve only just joined this sect, and the items you mentioned are far too luxurious for me. So I’d prefer to leave the remainder with you for now—I won’t need them anytime soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cousin Han, that’s actually quite reasonable what you’ve said!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder with the Ye surname immediately said: “If you new disciples rely too much on external objects, it will indeed hinder your cultivation! Since that’s the case, follow what you suggested—leave the remaining items here with me for now; whenever you need them later, just come and take them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, if the herb garden task you just accepted isn’t suitable, you can always come to my Baiji Hall to exchange it for a new one!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’m in your debt, Uncle Ye,” Han Li said, though inwardly seething, his face still wore a simple, earnest smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hah! It’s nothing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder with the Ye surname was in high spirits and laughed heartily: “Let’s go handle your task now, cousin!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the elder’s assistance, Han Li quickly completed all the procedures, received the jade tablet for the herb garden task, and then left the Baiji Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the Baiji Hall, Han Li’s expression finally vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That old bastard is utterly hypocritical!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Li thought bitterly to himself: “He already got the better end of the deal by taking my Foundation Establishment elixir, and now he’s taken most of my belongings too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This incident only strengthened his belief that the cultivation world is governed by the law of the jungle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, this isn’t over!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Li silently resolved: “When I’m strong enough, I’ll return to that old bastard and reclaim what’s left.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Han Li instinctively reached into his robe and touched the small green vial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his talent was low, with the help of the small green vial in his pocket, he still had a chance to grow stronger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that moment, a voice in his mind made his face freeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding! Welcome to the Multiverse Chat Group!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is my first time switching between multiple worlds—it’s nowhere near as smooth as my understanding of Consumption. Though I had a plan, the pace is still slower than expected; the next chapter will be delayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: Even though I only post two chapters daily, each is over three thousand characters—hardly a small amount…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2055,"2026-06-20T09:18:16.807Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","88e34725253e0ac1d5f21dbe4d1afd0f7f73c42a3fe63bc746d930a1fe2f4a29","all-heavens-starting-from-consuming-starry-sky-t-chapter-10","all-heavens-starting-from-consuming-starry-sky-t-chapter-8",516,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fall-heavens-starting-from-consuming-starry-sky-t-cover.jpg"]