[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ascending-to-divinity":3,"chapter-ascending-to-divinity-ascending-to-divinity-chapter-296":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},2280846,4461,"Chapter 296","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-296",296,"\u003Cp>“Mingyue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian turned his body, looking at the girl beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a long dress, her face delicate, appearing no different from an ordinary person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only her eyes betrayed a lifeless stillness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mingyue stepped forward, bowing her head in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian said: “Go immediately to Linjiang Prefecture, find a secluded spot at the prefecture’s border, and collect Void Chaos Flows.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then go to the Underworld and collect negative energy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Collect a thousand units of Void Chaos Flows.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A thousand clusters of negative energy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mingyue showed no hesitation; her form turned transparent as she replied: “I understand, Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the two paper dolls had left one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian remained in the cultivation chamber, systematically organizing all resources he currently controlled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding the cultivation of the Third Realm, the Divine Illumination Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian had already prepared thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he needed to do was clear away the physician’s lingering methods, and he could immediately attempt to break through!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were still thirteen Spirit-Weaving Stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian lightly flipped his palm, pulled out one, and with a thought, instantly refined it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wheel King Robe he wore also vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In its place appeared the snow-white robe, sewn by Shen Qingchan, imbued with the Divine Art of Weaving Fate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian activated the robe externally while refining the Spirit-Weaving Stones internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The combined forces multiplied their power!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under their mutual interaction, an unimaginable healing force surged toward the cracks in his soul!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grotesque fissures on his soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this moment on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Began to heal at a visibly slow pace!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door to the cultivation chamber opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian returned to the cabin, sat back on the sofa, and retrieved his identity device once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Qishen Star Palace had many projections across the seventy prefectures of the Surface Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each projection was an independent small realm, governed by the local prefecture’s Divine Envoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this very moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Zhao and Yinyin were located within the Star Palace projection of Linjiang Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian had used the Interdimensional Flyer to reach the edge of Taiping Prefecture precisely to bring Jiang Zhao to Yinshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s mealtime. What would you like to eat?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jixue stopped before Jiang Jian, all four paws planted firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian glanced at it and said softly: “I haven’t eaten in a long time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While nurturing his soul’s wounds, he tapped his identity device and called his sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jixue snorted: “Though I too can feast on mist and drink dew, consuming nothing but relying on spiritual energy for sustenance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But every time I skip a meal, I feel something missing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, it leapt forward and landed directly before the kitchen door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian ignored it, lifting his gaze to the holographic screen before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian ignored it and lifted his gaze to the holographic screen before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The call connected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiang Jian.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl’s voice came through, still cold and melodious as ever, yet faintly tinged with fatigue and hoarseness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl’s voice came through, as cold and melodious as ever, yet faintly tinged with weariness and hoarseness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lately, I’ve been having nightmares every single night.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, Jiang Zhao activated the real-time camera on her identity device, revealing a pale yet exquisitely beautiful face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian fell silent for a moment, then said: “I’ve read every message you sent me. Don’t worry too much—once we reach Yinshan, it’ll be fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sister rubbed her forehead, her voice soft: “I hope so.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The younger sister rubbed her forehead, speaking softly: “I hope so.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon learning Jiang Jian controlled the Yinshan Wonder Realm, Jiang Zhao had been overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even considered bringing Yinyin and Zhong Ling to Yinshan with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even considered taking Yin Yin and Zhong Ling with her to Yinshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These past few days, relentless nightmares had tormented her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Jiang Zhao physically and mentally exhausted, unable to sleep well, unmotivated to cultivate, utterly devoid of the excitement she’d felt just days before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It left Jiang Zhao utterly drained, unable to sleep well from the turmoil, her cultivation utterly devoid of motivation, completely losing the excitement she’d felt just days ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Zhao lowered her slender white fingers and raised her eyes. “The Prefectural Divine Envoy said he will host a banquet personally to welcome you, the Lord of Yinshan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect. Let’s not rush to leave—stay a few more days in the Star Palace projection.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone was measured, “Staying here lets you sense the celestial spiritual currents, even see star maps beyond the Solar System.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Comprehending the cosmic qi is mandatory for the Divine Palace Realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re about to break through. If you wish to cultivate cosmic qi and lay a solid foundation, no place is more suitable than a Star Palace projection.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You are about to break through. If you wish to cultivate and comprehend the stellar cosmic qi, to forge a solid and profound foundation, there is no place more suitable than the Star Palace projection.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the Divine Palace Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Comprehending the cosmos was indeed crucial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The amount of qi one cultivated directly determined how long a being could endure the lifeless void of space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The amount of qi one cultivates directly determines how long a being in this realm can remain in the lifeless void of space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding the mysterious Prefectural Divine Envoy stationed in Linjiang Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian had long harbored many questions he wished to ask him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian had long harbored many questions he wished to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Zhao suddenly asked: “Has Nie Zheng sent you any messages lately?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian shook his head: “The last message I received from her was a month ago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the holographic screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sister frowned, whispering: “She told me she was going to a dangerous place. I’m worried.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The younger sister frowned and whispered, “She told me recently she was going to a dangerous place—I’m worried.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian pondered for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then told his sister about his deal with Nie Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he only said he would enter a formal marriage with Nie Zheng in exchange for something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not reveal the specific item being exchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nie Zheng is truly a descendant of the Spirit Platform Realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Zhao’s expression was complex, yet she wasn’t surprised by Nie Zheng’s background.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder she knew so many secrets—even secured a spot to enter the Underworld two years ago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused, fixing her gaze on Jiang Jian: “Is it truly just a formal marriage?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder she knew so many secrets—even two years ago, she secured a spot to enter the Earth Realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Zhao asked seriously: “Do you like her? If you truly care for her, marrying her wouldn’t be a bad thing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his sister, her thoughts were simple: she wanted Jiang Jian free from constraints, to be with whomever he loved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had felt the same about Zhao Jianxue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, regarding Nie Zheng, her feelings had not changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian’s face remained expressionless as he looked at his sister and said: “Jiang Zhao, you may have forgotten—before those things vanished, we had no right to speak of such things.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once the time comes and those things notice us, even survival becomes a luxury.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Love is an even more unreachable luxury.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once the time comes and those things notice us, even surviving will be a luxury.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Zhao instinctively froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Zhao instinctively froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep-seated dread, originating from the bloodline, seemed to stir quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An indescribable, overwhelming terror surged in from all directions, suffusing Jiang Zhao’s spirit and body, turning her face even paler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Zhao forced herself to steady her composure, lifted her gaze, and her eyes grew even more resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver radiance surged like a tide, yet was firmly held in check by her will, not a single spark escaping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It will.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sister’s voice was cold and stern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I will make all those things vanish.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she said this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep within her pupils, an unprecedented cold killing intent emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The communication ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian turned off his identity device, raised his head, and gazed up at the cabin’s ceiling lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze seemed to pierce through the interdimensional shuttle, reaching toward the endless, profound heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High above the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if a shadow loomed, cold and indifferent, descending upon them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The darkness it cast even obscured the world before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian closed his eyes, then opened them again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All illusions within his heart shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his own mental barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before descending to Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mental barrier woven from past memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shen Zhao Lin Zhen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Divine Palace Realm was merely a slightly larger ant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for himself,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cultivation of the Shen Zhao Lin Zhen Realm was the essential foundation for all future practice—vital beyond measure, allowing not the slightest negligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1501,"2026-06-20T01:21:35.424Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","fb9de317d23d3edd437c0d4984d984d71d93c66b05872170e7e040e1c2555895","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-297","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-295",306,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fascending-to-divinity-cover.jpg"]