[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ascending-to-divinity":3,"chapter-ascending-to-divinity-ascending-to-divinity-chapter-112":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Ascending to Divinity",{"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},2280662,4461,"Chapter 112: At the Edge of Lishui","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-112",112,"\u003Cp>“By the way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow settled beside Jiang Jian, “There are still many messages inviting you to join combat teams.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It extended its claw and swiped the identity device screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below, hundreds of messages—all invitations to combat teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many messages came from students of other Divine Gift Universities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Decline them all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten hours passed; the spiritual energy supply to the cultivation chamber ceased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian packed his belongings and stepped out of the cultivation chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He summoned an unmanned aerial shuttle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The location of the Two-Faculty Discourse.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lishui Cliff.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the cabin, Jiang Jian opened his identity device and reviewed the materials on the Two-Faculty Discourse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lishui Cliff formed several hundred years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Located at the point where Linjiang and Hanjiang rivers diverge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place connects the water veins of both rivers and spans a vast area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lishui Cliff is called a cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it is a massive stone platform, a sheer precipice surrounded by water veins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrain around the water cliff is majestic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stretching for dozens of miles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It can accommodate millions of spectators around the water cliff during the discourse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the Two-Faculty Discourse,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>numerous craftsmen from government bureaus traveled to Lishui Cliff to set up countless arrays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the discourse rules,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>countless pavilion arrays, holographic screens, and technological devices rose rapidly within a short time, blanketing the surroundings of Lishui Cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Return to the dormitory building first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian swiped the screen and spoke softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow replied, “Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian returned to his dormitory apartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A robot butler greeted him: “Several packages arrived these past days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Snow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian walked into the bathroom, “Organize them for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray fox agreed, flicked its tail, and began sorting the cargo boxes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are all these things!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Snow’s gaze froze on a pile of support items inside the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were physical letters, handmade crafts, hand-painted banners, and all sorts of random trinkets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All came from outside Linjiang Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These items were all sent by Jiang Jian’s supporters on the United Forum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another large box contained identical items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the contents inside were relatively more valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Low-grade talent light orbs, cultivation herbs, low-tier Divine Gift weapons, simple cultivation arrays—everything you could imagine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where did all this come from?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian, having bathed and dried his hair, stood beside Snow, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow blinked, then said, “These seem to have been sent by your supporters from other Divine Gift Universities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They didn’t have your dormitory address, so all support items were sent to the academy’s storage depot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The depot staff packed them and delivered them to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian was speechless: “Just leave them here for now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tell the depot staff to reject all future items from outside the campus.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow closed the box and nodded, “Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Divine Gift University United Forum, Jiang Jian had many supporters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because his spiritual essence cultivation was simply too high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some even privately ranked cultivators’ strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They placed Jiang Jian above several Level 4 Talents, second only to Qi Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other day,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming’s spiritual essence cultivation was revealed: 27% of the Divine Gift realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Tingting, Zhi Luohua, and other Level 4 Talent students followed closely behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One after another, they surpassed 20% of the Divine Gift realm, sparking much discussion on the forum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The robot butler approached and reminded him: “The Academic Office has sent a message: students attending the Two-Faculty Discourse must assemble at the campus fleet field at 7 a.m.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Time is almost up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It raised its arm; the hour hand neared seven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian checked the time and picked up Hanguang Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow lay curled on the sofa, tail swaying: “Aren’t you taking your backpack?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian pushed open the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the dormitory building,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>voices buzzed, crowds surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless unmanned shuttles flew back and forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiang Jian! There you are!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu’s voice came from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He strode over to Jiang Jian’s side, “Have you been staying in the cultivation chamber all this time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside Liu Tiezhu\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>stood Shan Ye, Yinyin, and another girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian climbed the gangway, “Heading to the fleet field together?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu grinned, “Sure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aerial shuttle lifted off and flew toward the campus fleet field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiang Jian, who did you form a combat team with?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the cabin seat, Yinyin looked curious, “Could it really be students from other Divine Gift Universities?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye sat down and added, “A few days ago, when you said you left the study group, we thought you’d been influenced by Shi Xuan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We were a bit worried then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled, “Now it looks like you’re doing fine—we’re relieved.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unfamiliar girl glanced at Jiang Jian a few times but said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian said, “I only joined the combat team this morning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shi Xuan didn’t elaborate, and I didn’t ask.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It didn’t affect me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye and Yinyin exchanged glances and exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu blinked and sat beside Jiang Jian: “I can’t gauge your spiritual essence cultivation anymore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian smiled, “It has improved slightly since before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu lifted his identity device and waved it, “Lu Tingting from Wangchuan University, a Level 4 Talent, joined our combat team.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I hope our team doesn’t end up facing yours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Or better yet, let it be later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu chuckled, “If you’re on the other side, I’d have no confidence at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye nodded, “Your teammates must be strong too—if you happen to meet on the opposite side, it’ll be a real headache.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they said so,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu and the others weren’t weak in strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Tingting from Wangchuan University—I’d met her before; she wielded a blood sword and was quite strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky shuttle had landed on the dockyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hatch opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So many whale-ray boats parked here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu stepped down the gangway and gazed at the dockyard. “It reminds me of when the academy opened—just as bustling.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seventeen whale-ray boats, enormous in size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neatly aligned, moored along the dockyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first-year campus of Linjiang Academy had a full 1,800 new students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the vast majority had gathered on the dockyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye teased, “By the time we reach the Cliff of Linshui, it’ll be packed—far busier than this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Two prefectures, two billion souls.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Most people will probably watch the live stream.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Countless bookmakers are waiting for this event to open bets and earn Alliance Coins.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of which.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She opened her identity device and casually boarded a platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of betting options appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Team Combat: Champion Bet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Solo Combat: Champion Bet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind each betting option, rows of names glowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any Earth citizen with a valid identity device.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could place bets before the combat began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How much did you bet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Yu closed her identity device and smiled. “I bet one million Alliance Coins on Shan Gui Team placing in the top ten.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Gui Team was the name of Liu Tiezhu’s squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu clucked his tongue. “Miss, you really are rich.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t talk like that to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye rolled her eyes. “Like you didn’t bet anything.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Two Prefectures’ Dao Discourse involved dozens of Divine Gift Universities and hundreds of thousands of students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Directly supervised by the two prefectural governments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Prayer Temples of both prefectures sent observers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This ensured strong guarantees of fairness and impartiality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why betting was allowed during the Two Prefectures’ Dao Discourse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The whale-ray boats are arriving.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu nodded toward them. “Still boarding by department.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1271,"2026-06-20T01:21:34.271Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","7723300bd5ace62f00462dba77621896dce918baec99c5fea3f63d14d3ed488b","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-113","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-111",306,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fascending-to-divinity-cover.jpg"]