[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ascending-to-divinity":3,"chapter-ascending-to-divinity-ascending-to-divinity-chapter-122":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},2280672,4461,"Chapter 122: Moon Realm","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-122",122,"\u003Cp>“Deputy Prefect, wait!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An official stepped forward and blocked the warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Deputy Prefect’s expression froze, then softened: “Director Xu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Xu smiled and said, “The patriarch of the Zhao family is dead, but doesn’t he have descendants? Check them one by one, question them one by one—you’ll surely find clues.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well said,” the Deputy Prefect nodded, turning to the official on the ground, “Did you hear that? Investigate immediately!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The official lifted his head, glanced at Director Xu, and his eyes showed gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Xu sat down and said, “I know what you’re thinking—you believe investigating the Zhao family’s descendants holds little hope. You’re placing all your hopes on Earth bloodline verification.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But you must understand, those above are extremely strict, determined not to repeat past mistakes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you have only the Prayer Hall’s bloodline verification, without the city government’s household records—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s still a hazard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our great fortune must be solid, beyond doubt.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Xu lifted his teacup and took a sip. “Deputy Prefect, what do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Deputy Prefect gave a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had naturally thought of investigating the Zhao family’s descendants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that official’s sluggish speech had irritated him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Deputy Prefect waved his hand lightly, summoning a barrier of light, and said, “My lifespan is now only a hundred years or so left, yet my cultivation has stagnated completely, with no progress.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now, I can only survive longer by flattering those above and securing a few core resources.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Xu sighed and said, “In the neighboring Hanjiang Prefecture, two Level 5 talents emerged this year, their origins thoroughly verified—the rewards from above have already been delivered.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Deputy Prefect showed envy: “Those few will live another hundred years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Xu leaned back in his chair and murmured, “Actually, those above are fiercely cultivating talents for the Four Realms of Earth-Moon, for the Earth’s orbital ring.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve heard the area around the Moon Realm has grown restless again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Planetary Accord is about to become worthless paper.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though these Earth-Moon affairs are far away, utterly unrelated to us—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are too many corrupt officials among the seventy prefectures on the surface.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They don’t consider the greater good of humanity; instead, they drag everyone down.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Xu wore a face of profound compassion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Compared to them, our Linjiang Prefecture Office might as well be called spotlessly clean.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third round had ended!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of the thousand combat teams, only ten remained!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The holographic giant screen now showed only ten massive displays!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the top, three giant screens stood side by side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They displayed Jiang Jian, and the other two combat teams from Hanjiang Prefecture with Level 5 talents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below, seven screens showed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mostly Level 4 combat teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Linshui Cliff also retained only ten scenes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The third round is over!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian found a rock and sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire body remained spotless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A Level 5 talent team could indeed cause me trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian raised his gaze, looking far off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining separation arrays on Linshui Cliff had all turned transparent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ten remaining combat teams could now see each other from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the continuous battles just now,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian had reassessed the strength of these combat teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Against ordinary Level 4 teams,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could unleash most of his Spirit Essence in a short time and crush them with thunderous force!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if he faced a top-tier Level 4 team,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d need to pay attention—first eliminate key targets,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then clear the rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Level 5 talent teams…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian’s gaze was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to forum data,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two Level 5 talents from Hanjiang Prefecture had Spirit Essence cultivation nearing 40% of the Divine Bestowal Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other members of their teams also had high Spirit Essence cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most were between 20% and 30% of the Divine Bestowal Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These top combat teams possessed countless techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had five members; he had only one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were held back,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Level 5 talent’s killing move could easily cause him trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he pondered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chime sounded on his identity device!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Two Prefectures’ Dao Discourse, First-Year, Team Competition.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Final Round.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ten combat teams will fight to the death on Linshui Cliff!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Remaining preparation time: 300 seconds.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The detailed rules for the final round appeared clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After 300 seconds, all separation arrays vanish!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Linshui Cliff is the final battlefield!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ten combat teams will engage in free-for-all combat!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A team is eliminated when all its members are defeated!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Final rankings are determined by the order of elimination!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The prefecture of the first-place team is declared the winner of the First-Year Team Competition!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the final round’s rules,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian lightly swept his sleeve and gripped his Han Guang tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This free-for-all was extremely disadvantageous for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Two Prefectures’ Dao Discourse\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ultimately still came down to the two prefectures’ foundational strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten combat teams remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanjiang Prefecture held seven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Linjiang Prefecture had only three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Jiang Jian’s gaze shifted, looking toward another scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the scene was Linjiang Prefecture’s combat team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their leader was a girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 5 talent, Zuo Lu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other four were his sister Jiang Zhao, her roommate Zhong Ling, and two other girls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They made it into the top ten?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Jiang Jian was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of a thousand combat teams, only ten advanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This rule was brutally harsh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It tested a team’s foundational strength mercilessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could it be luck? They happened to be surrounded by ordinary teams and survived to the end?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian’s eyes narrowed in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Zuo Lu had a Level 4 talent, on par with Lu Tingting, and was quite strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for her younger sister, she carried a Level 3 talent orb—Spiritual Wisdom and Insight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also possessed a Level 3 Divine-Gifted weapon, Shuexue Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing ordinary competition squads, she could handle them easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhaozhao, I never expected your cultivation to be this high.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuo Lu, bearing wounds, spoke sincerely, “Otherwise, our competition squad would never have made the top ten.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several girls smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The resources awarded to the top ten were extremely generous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Zhao smiled lightly and said, “My Lingyun cultivation has only just recently surged.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cousin, isn’t my classmate amazing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Ling, while healing Zuo Lu’s wounds, laughed, “I originally suggested you form a team across schools to join us, just thinking we’d play around—but I never expected us to make the top ten!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuo Lu gazed deeply at Jiang Zhao, then told Zhong Ling, “I came with you never intending to rank, but your roommate Zhaozhao truly took me by surprise.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Honestly, I’m surprised too,” Zhong Ling pouted. “Zhaozhao only started living in the cultivation chamber recently.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She never tested her Lingyun cultivation—I had no idea she’d reached this level.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhong Ling,” Jiang Zhao said softly, “your cousin’s left arm is injured—why are you healing her right arm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Ling blinked, looking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuo Lu’s arm hung limp as she stared at her cousin, expression utterly exasperated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Ling’s gaze passed over Zuo Lu and turned toward the distant cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pupils contracted, her face filled with delight: “Zhaozhao, look! Isn’t that your brother!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several girls lifted their heads, gazing into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the edge of the cliff,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind howled; the youth’s expression was cold and serene, his features finely carved, clad in black robes edged with golden thread, his long sword radiating a chilling frost-light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1253,"2026-06-20T01:21:34.271Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","9e2367c636d089d841f4f06be77fd1c05e4b96625c701a9113d74798ac6dd9ce","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-123","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-121",306,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fascending-to-divinity-cover.jpg"]