[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ascending-to-divinity":3,"chapter-ascending-to-divinity-ascending-to-divinity-chapter-273":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},2280823,4461,"Chapter 273: A Solitary Boat Crosses the Heavenly Capital, Even the Sea of Suffering Holds No Clear Sky","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-273",273,"\u003Cp>On the rooftop of a towering building, at the edge of the floating airstrip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian sat inside a hovering vehicle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cultivated quietly while waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His identity device flickered with faint light, delivering a notification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian opened his eyes, halted his cultivation, and opened the message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A low voice came through: “Student Jiang Jian, let me confirm once more—the East District A30 toll airstrip, silver-gray lightweight hovering vehicle, correct?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian swiped his finger and sent a text reply: “Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned off the identity device.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his head and looked out the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hundred meters away, a lightweight hovering vehicle was parked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its paint color was precisely silver-gray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black aerial warship landed on the airstrip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hatch opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man in tight-fitting attire, with a stern face, strode down the boarding ramp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was grave; he scanned left and right, confirmed his target, and walked straight toward the silver-gray hovering vehicle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian watched from the window and recognized the man’s appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Zhang Baiwood, Deputy Director of the Yingtian Bureau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Baiwood stepped forward, extended a finger, and tapped on the silver-gray vehicle’s window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his head, reconfirmed the vehicle before him, and tapped the window again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still no reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Baiwood pulled out his identity device and sent a communication: “Student Jiang Jian, please open the door and come with me to submit your mission.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian used Fire Karma to carefully observe and confirmed this man was truly Zhang Baiwood, not an imposter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did he raise his wrist and reply: “I’m behind you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian opened the hatch and stepped out of the hovering vehicle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short distance away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Baiwood turned around, looked at Jiang Jian, and raised an eyebrow: “Your vigilance is surprisingly high.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian said nothing more, simply stepped forward, verified the identity device information, took out the wooden box, and handed it to Zhang Baiwood: “The item is here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Baiwood did not take it, but smiled and said: “Since you brought it, you must be the one to deliver it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian murmured: “Master Guanxi said I was to give it to you—the mission ends there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Shen is always the type to quietly strike it rich.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Baiwood clicked his tongue. “This mission has stirred up a storm—countless eyes are watching. Under current circumstances, I have no authority to act as an intermediary.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come with me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With those words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and walked ahead toward the black aerial warship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian paused briefly, tucked the wooden box into his sleeve, and followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few dozen seconds later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black warship’s hatch closed and rose into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon it left the ground, piercing through the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After failing to break through, you somehow endured the backlash and survived.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the spacious cabin, Zhang Baiwood sat on a sofa, gazing at the white-robed boy across from him, his expression growing more awed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder Old Shen went to such lengths to recommend you and secure you the position of Patrol Envoy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the white-robed boy before him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>whether in cultivation foundation or spiritual energy meridians, had nearly reached the absolute limit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Zhang Baiwood held a high rank and possessed broad experience,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he had rarely encountered a cultivation foundation as near-perfectly dense as Jiang Jian’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian replied: “Master Guanxi did indeed apply for me to receive an official post in the Imperial Star Hall.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Baiwood sighed, looking at Jiang Jian: “You and Old Shen have done a great service to the Surface Realm!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his teacup, sipped, and added: “Old Shen’s reward hasn’t been announced yet, but the reward from above for you is truly envious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian’s heart stirred, yet his expression remained calm: “Deputy Director Zhang, this matter isn’t settled yet. Discussing rewards now is premature.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not premature—not at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Baiwood sighed, his face filled with admiration: “Old Shen’s insight is razor-sharp. He conceived this method to pinpoint the Realm Boundary coordinates—truly brilliant, beyond compare.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This mission will succeed without doubt!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Above has already prepared everything—waiting only for your item to arrive before acting!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian said nothing more and fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhang Baiwood stared at Jiang Jian and asked: “Don’t you really want to know what reward they’ll give you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian said: “If there is a reward, I’ll learn of it soon enough. No need to rush.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Baiwood clicked his tongue, then spoke: “I heard this reward was personally approved by the Lord of Jade Capital.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian’s gaze sharpened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lord of Jade Capital was a True Lord of the Spirit Platform in the Surface Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was also the true head of the Heavenly Capital’s central authority!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lord of Chang’an, as the “Surface True Lord,” nominally governed the Heavenly Capital and oversaw seventy prefectures of the Surface Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two True Lords jointly governed the Surface Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Lord of Chang’an was in the Lunar Realm, one of the three Grand Masters of the Imperial Star Hall’s Earth division, utterly unable to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lord of Jade Capital remained trapped in the Ninth Realm Boundary, unable to depart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Shen Xi’s plan was submitted,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it was reviewed and personally approved by the Lord of Jade Capital!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyway, this is no longer a secret.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me tell you plainly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Baiwood’s face showed envy as he spoke slowly: “Since the Yinshan Marvel emerged, the Heavenly Capital has paid close attention, using various methods to locate seven Yinshan Chosen Ones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One more Chosen One was only just discovered recently.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You hid yourself well—never found.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When the Lunar Realm stirred and pressed against the Realm Wall,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>you alone were within the Ninth Realm Boundary.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Shen discovering you was pure coincidence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Using the Marvel to traverse space and return to the Surface Realm—that idea is astonishing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Baiwood gazed at Jiang Jian and said gravely: “By returning the World’s Origin, you’ve earned great merit. The reward above has prepared for you is unimaginable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his tone grew heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All eight Yinshan Chosen Ones identified have been compensated by the Heavenly Capital’s central authority with massive resources, to persuade them to voluntarily abandon their claim to the Yinshan Lordship!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This decision was made personally by the Lord of Jade Capital!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for the final Chosen One, the Heavenly Capital continues to use every means to intensify the search.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once the other nine have all relinquished their claims,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Yinshan Marvel will be yours!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Baiwood’s eyes burned red, his envy reaching its peak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yinshan Marvel was a true great marvel!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its spiritual resources, unique treasures, and regenerative artifacts were countless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yinshan Lord could even receive the priceless title of “Earth Treasury!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throughout history,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>every Marvel Lord who fully controlled their Marvel rose to unparalleled heights!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this news,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>even Jiang Jian’s composure could not prevent his pupils from contracting slightly, surprise stirring within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Capital Central Authority actually deemed it worth such a great cost to help him secure the position of Lord of Yinshan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the allure of a complete wonderland is great enough to drive one mad!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To make those eight aspirants willingly relinquish their chance to compete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The compensation dispatched by the Heavenly Capital Central Authority would surely be an astronomical sum!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he pondered this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian’s brow unconsciously furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When you add it all up, it feels like a terrible loss.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of the compensation the Heavenly Capital was about to hand out,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian felt a sharp pang of regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a massive amount of resources, given away to others, would never reach his own hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Vice Director Zhang, could this reward be exchanged for something else?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian suddenly spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Baiwood could not help but freeze in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1335,"2026-06-20T01:21:35.424Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","37a2bcb64bcad80774b4430863dc2d7394f0163c94cb10cf0ee60918a37a2bd1","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-274","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-272",306,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fascending-to-divinity-cover.jpg"]