[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ascending-to-divinity":3,"chapter-ascending-to-divinity-ascending-to-divinity-chapter-51":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},2280601,4461,"Chapter 51: Rain and Shine","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-51",51,"\u003Cp>Jiang Jian descended the gangway and landed on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than a dozen classmates still stood before the classroom door, not having left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Jiang Jian come down, Shi Xuan stepped forward and asked, “Jiang Jian, what did Teacher Zhang punish you with? Let me compensate you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, his expression was complex, his eyes filled with guilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Shi Xuan’s view, the incident had originated from him, yet Jiang Jian bore the punishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left him feeling deeply uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian sensed his thoughts and shook his head: “No need. The matter is resolved.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jian, the head instructor of the department, acted with great unconventionality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, he deducted 100 academic credits to uphold the “Linjiang Academy Student Code.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, within his authority, he awarded himself an additional 200 academic credits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Net gain and loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ended up gaining 100 academic credits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian smiled: “Don’t overthink it. I’m telling the truth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian already had the urge to return immediately and cultivate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the recent battle,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The qi in his Shenque acupoint was nearly depleted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian clearly perceived\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That the more frequently he activated his qi, the deeper his understanding of it became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Use it or lose it—that’s the principle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leveraging the lingering momentum of battle, he should immediately absorb qi and stabilize his spiritual essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would greatly aid his cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan paused, then stopped pressing, saying: “By the way, check the campus forum.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The video of the battle, barely thirty seconds long.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s already spread throughout this year’s freshmen!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu strode over, wearing a teasing grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This year’s freshmen have just enrolled.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And they’ve already witnessed a Level 4 talent, someone they normally look up to, being outmatched.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Such an absurd event is definitely major news.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even I couldn’t resist.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I posted several comments under the video.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other classmates nearby gradually gathered around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With expressions of concern, they all asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiang Jian, are you alright?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t Teacher Zhang favor her again?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shi Luohua is truly despicable!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group chattered in unison, all faces flushed with indignation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet how much of it was genuine, how much feigned—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only each person knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian smiled: “I’m fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone hesitated a moment, then finally asked: “Jiang Jian, will you join me for the weekend study mission?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, another student’s expression changed slightly, quickly adding: “Jiang Jian, come with me—my talent is Grass and Trees Know Spring, with strong recovery!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several other classmates, seeing this, hurriedly spoke up, inviting Jiang Jian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The academy had opened less than three days ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The importance of academic credits was already common knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although study missions carried danger,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even causing ordinary students to turn pale at the thought,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was still the First Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 50 students of the First Department were the most gifted among the 1,800 freshmen, overall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them were many bold, ambitious individuals unafraid of danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people had clearly realized\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That academic credits were never enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And large-scale study missions\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were nearly impossible for one person to complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under these circumstances,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The value of having powerful teammates was self-evident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the clamor,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu pushed forward, raising his voice: “I’m truly sorry, but our study team is already full.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One student frowned suspiciously: “You’re on a team with Jiang Jian? Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu smiled and nodded: “Why would I lie to you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan added beside him: “It’s true—we’re full.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several students looked disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After having previously agreed with Jiang Jian to team up for the next study mission,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu exhaled, stepped slightly aside, and revealed the girl behind him: “Shan Ye, my friend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye stepped forward and extended her hand to Jiang Jian: “Hello, Jiang Jian.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian lightly shook her hand: “Hello.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian had some recollection of Shan Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During yesterday’s cultivation class,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ranked second in the cultivation competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye kept her smile and extended her hand to Shi Xuan: “Hello, Shi Xuan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan replied: “Hello, Shan Ye.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye nodded politely and stated bluntly: “This is my talent—Life Without End.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any visible movement,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From all directions,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi suddenly gathered around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the qi’s embrace, fallen leaves and fluttering petals appeared and vanished intermittently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian felt his mind clear and his qi flow accelerate significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Life Without End was powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it could not heal wounds,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its speed in restoring qi was extremely fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For any study mission, the reward credits are fixed—the more people, the fewer credits per person.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu said, “I propose we four form a temporary study team.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiang Jian’s technique is not only potent in offense but also excellent at protecting teammates.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shi Xuan possesses a divine weapon, his aura fierce and his combat strength solid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shan Ye’s Life Without End can rapidly restore qi in a short time—immensely useful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“According to my estimate,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four of us are already sufficient to handle current study missions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiang Jian, what do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu turned to Jiang Jian, his eyes seeking approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian considered briefly, then nodded: “Your arrangement is excellent. I have no objections.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every study mission offered a fixed reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fewer the participants, the greater the share per person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan fell silent for a moment, then asked, \"Liu Tiezhu, after all that, what is your actual talent?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've already told you—my talent must remain secret.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu glanced at him, expression calm. \"Don't worry—I'll do my best not to hold you back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan nodded and said nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But inside, he knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words about holding others back were merely modesty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu ranked first in his entrance examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When you really think about it,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he was the one holding himself back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan clenched his Moon-Chasing Blade tighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His desire to grow stronger intensified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's have a meal together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Liu Tiezhu's face, that earnest smile reappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his identity device and summoned an unmanned aerial shuttle. \"My treat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian checked the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>11:30.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shuttle activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian sat by the window, watching the buildings blur past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled his battle with Shi Luohua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their exchange lasted only seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet it gave Jiang Jian a clearer understanding of how swiftly combat could shift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As cultivation time increases,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>everyone's arsenal only grows larger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second talents, divine weapons, technological gear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of these\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>can exist independently of one's innate talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relying solely on innate talent\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>cannot accurately judge a person's true combat strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"no matter what,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"cultivating spiritual essence remains the most fundamental foundation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his thoughts churned,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian's surroundings stirred with invisible energy as he meditated silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side of the cabin,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu was speaking with Shan Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he sensed the spiritual energy fluctuation from Jiang Jian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu fell silent, turning his head to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye also noticed it, whispering, \"Even a few minutes are used for cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu's gaze shifted slightly. \"Being able to calm the mind and cultivate at any moment—that's already hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye nodded, gazing at Jiang Jian with complex eyes. \"We all understand the principle of cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But actually doing it? We simply can't manage this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such strict self-discipline...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, she turned her gaze away from Jiang Jian and fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1243,"2026-06-20T01:21:34.271Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","36f868eada1e9d020fed1e43c8021a2bee2b21bf77ecbf63ba17b5f7f0d5f6cf","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-52","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-50",306,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fascending-to-divinity-cover.jpg"]