[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ascending-to-divinity":3,"chapter-ascending-to-divinity-ascending-to-divinity-chapter-96":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},2280646,4461,"Chapter 96: Divine Envoy","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-96",96,"\u003Cp>Inside the cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miao Miao lay on the virtual control rod, turning her head with full curiosity: “Why is one person missing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu shrugged: “Dunno.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When we arrived, I felt that person was weighed down by thoughts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miao Miao waved her paw, sneering: “Turns out my intuition was right!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian picked up his backpack, secured Han Guang, and sat back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yin crystals are extremely rare.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye opened her identity device and browsed the academy platform: “There’s nothing like this for sale online.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu sneered: “Aren’t the yin energy clusters sold on the platform exactly this? Same essence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled out a yin crystal; black mist instantly swirled before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But the yin crystals from mountain ghosts have much higher purity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Each yin energy cluster sells for 20,000 Alliance Credits.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our yin crystals? Each is worth at least 100,000 Alliance Credits.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu spoke with certainty: “Maybe even more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye blurted: “Just give it to Shi Xuan—he can sell it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did she realize her mistake, her expression awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yin patted her arm and whispered: “Shi Xuan probably feels he’s not contributing enough to the team, so he temporarily left.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While clearing a tributary of the earth vein, they encountered a mountain ghost and nearly died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the confrontation with the mountain ghost, Shi Xuan showed no real initiative and contributed nothing substantial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not really his fault.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu cleared his throat: “This thing is indeed powerful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If Jiang Jian hadn’t possessed such profound Divine Palace spiritual essence, and if we hadn’t coordinated so well...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We might have suffered casualties today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>all eyes turned toward Jiang Jian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The study squad was originally formed by Jiang Jian, Shi Xuan, and Liu Tiezhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this mountain ghost extermination, Jiang Jian’s offensive techniques inflicted the most damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others lacked sufficient Divine Palace spiritual essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could only restrain the mountain ghost from the sidelines, unable to land fatal blows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll find a time to ask about his situation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian said, “If he doesn’t come back, there’s nothing I can do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yin carried a tray and handed Jiang Jian a cup of coffee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiang Jian, thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks,” Jiang Jian took the cup, puzzled: “Why are you thanking me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yin said seriously: “You knew I’m not human, yet you never looked at me strangely—so thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian’s expression turned odd; he sipped his coffee without explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, human, demon, ghost, monster—all were indistinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His goal was to reach the Spirit Platform realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no interest in such trivial matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yin Yin, as a child, had been feared and isolated by others because of her race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t even make a single close friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So when she grew up, she learned to hide herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye raised an eyebrow: “Jiang Jian, aren’t you curious what Yin Yin is?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? Spirit monster? Demon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian set down his cup, his face perfectly blank with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye sighed: “Impossible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“On Earth, spirit monsters and ghosts are forever non-citizens.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How could they even step into Divine Grant University?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu spoke: “Not human, yet possessing Earth citizen rights.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can think of only two possibilities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye looked at him: “Go on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First possibility: beings from the other three realms of the Earth-Moon Four Realms.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu glanced at Yin Yin: “According to the Earth Alliance Law, the primary lifeforms of the Earth-Moon Four Realms are treated equally and all enjoy Earth citizen rights.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Reasonable,” Shan Ye nodded slightly. “Second possibility?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second possibility?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu smiled: “I’d rather not say.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye gritted her teeth: “Say it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu drank some water: “Then she’s an alien spirit, demon, or ghost.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Earth Alliance Law states:”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Earth-native spirit monsters and ghosts are considered unauthorized persons before obtaining an identity device and may be disposed of freely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After obtaining an identity device, they’re considered non-citizens.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But the Planetary Accord stipulates: lifeforms migrating from one planet to another, upon approval, gain the same rights as native lifeforms.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So if Yin Yin is from the Saturn ring...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Or a ghost from Jupiter...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Under the Planetary Accord, once she arrives on Earth, she’s recognized as an Earth citizen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu’s analysis was flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the cabin, everyone stared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Miao Miao, who had been lying on the virtual control rod,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>now turned her head, eyes wide, fixed on Liu Tiezhu: “You know a lot!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye spread her hands, speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yin smiled faintly and shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu raised an eyebrow: “Did I guess wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye looked at Yin Yin: “Yin Yin, you tell them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yin walked to the front of the cabin, lightly smoothing her skirt, her voice clear and ethereal: “Let me reintroduce myself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My name is Yin Yin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lowered her gaze; deep within her pupils, crimson light surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Daughter of the Shrine Envoy of Linjiang Prefecture.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The inter-realm shuttle sped through space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the cabin, an eerie silence fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu stared at Yin Yin, pupils shrinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miao Miao’s crisp voice broke the quiet: “The Shrine Envoy—that’s the official who oversees the Prefecture’s Prayer Hall?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yin whispered: “You could say that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miao Miao asked: “Isn’t the Shrine Envoy human?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yin said: “Humans find it extremely difficult to gather divine power.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even a trace of aura from starlight is nearly impossible to absorb.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu’s gaze trembled: “No wonder Li Lu of the Li family was so afraid of you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Li family had stood firm in Linjiang Prefecture for centuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stronger than Shan Ye’s and Shi Xuan’s families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet upon sensing Yin Yin’s identity, Li Lu dared not utter a single word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye turned to Jiang Jian: “Jiang Jian, aren’t you surprised?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She’s the daughter of a Prefecture Shrine Envoy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian showed shock; spiritual energy surged around him, yet he continued meditating: “Yin Yin, you’re truly hidden.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye stared at Jiang Jian, her gaze strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even suspected his shock was entirely feigned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because his eyes had remained calm as still water from start to finish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he calculated the remaining cultivation resources he had left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Union coins: 2.98 million.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Credit points: 6,450.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shopping quota: 400,000.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Iron ingots: 10 pieces.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yin crystals: 29 pieces.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A highly intact ghost force origin, nearly at the Surge Spring realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian’s emotions surged uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within his Shen Que, dark light streams wove into a cluster, silently hovering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the ghost force origin of the Mountain Ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This thing, even in the Divine Bestowal realm, could be called a rare treasure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True flame transformed into blood-red light streams, circling the dark orb, gently cradling it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1133,"2026-06-20T01:21:34.271Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","61261bade9a9c5e5832f1bba560fbb00e9b3772b84d1dac1d5fcf1f601bb3b66","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-97","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-95",306,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fascending-to-divinity-cover.jpg"]