[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-becoming-a-saint-through-physical-cultivation-st":3,"chapter-becoming-a-saint-through-physical-cultivation-st-starting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-chapter-397":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Starting with the Diamond Exercise to Achieve Sagehood Through the Physical Body",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2127606,3478,"Chapter 397: Ambush","starting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-chapter-397",397,"\u003Cp>\"Over a month’s time, it should still be in time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage drove on the rugged mountain road, jolting back and forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Liu Qingyuan’s estimation, it would take Xu Yang about three or four months to reach peak Marrow Cleansing. Without a Heaven Spirit Pill, it was impossible for Xu Yang to break through to the Heaven Origin realm in one go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So even if Xu Yang had the potential to break through to Heaven Origin, it would take nearly a year to do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't too anxious to kill Xu Yang; it was just that Xu Yang kept refusing to leave the Purple Sun Gate, which made him feel uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps I can ask Brother Jiang to help on this trip,\" Liu Qingyuan pondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To kill Xu Yang, the most troublesome person was Elder Huoyun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Huoyun had been watching his movements, so even if Xu Yang left the Purple Sun Gate, he might not have a chance to act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, he could rely on Song Yushao, but now that Song Yushao was dead, he could only find others to help kill Xu Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Brother Jiang was his close friend, named Jiang Wang, an elder of the Iron Sword Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already received news that Jiang Wang had taken in a genius disciple named Huo Xiaochen, whose talent was terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he couldn't kill Xu Yang, he could only ask Jiang Wang’s disciple Huo Xiaochen to act during the second dragon ascension, or kill Xu Yang in the Heaven Strategy Academy to remove this scourge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage was very slow. In one day, the birthday congratulation team had only traveled a little over a hundred miles. By evening, they were still within the territory of the Yunling Mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trees were dense on both sides, with clusters of ancient trees. Under the sunset, the world was golden, with only the sound of horse hooves echoing in the mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop the carriage, set up camp, and prepare to rest!\" Liu Qingyuan’s voice sounded from inside the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoa...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Tao and the others heard this, pulled the reins, and controlled the horses to stop. The carriage also slowly came to a halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the carriage had reached a canyon, with cliffs on both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Tao frowned slightly. According to martial arts experience, this place was not suitable for resting at night; it was easy to be surrounded from both ends or poisoned by the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thinking of Liu Qingyuan’s cultivation, not many people would dare to attack a Purple Sun Gate elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How bold!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to dismount, Liu Qingyuan’s angry roar exploded in his ears like thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Tao jumped in shock, feeling as if the sky had collapsed. A terrifying pressure suddenly descended from above, his body couldn't help but sink, and the horse beneath him neighed and knelt down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was horrified, struggling to look up, only to see a figure descending from the sky, wrapped in sharp true qi, crashing toward Liu Qingyuan’s carriage like Mount Tai pressing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Heaven Origin martial artist!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Tao’s pupils contracted violently. They hadn't even left the Purple Sun Gate’s territory, and an expert had already come to ambush a Purple Sun Gate elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tidal wave of pressure swept over. He trembled all over, hearing the exclamations of Lu Ren, Zhang Hanzhou, and others in his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s expression changed drastically, their cultivation erupted, and they abandoned their horses, retreating desperately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a massive and astonishing aura rose from within the carriage, like a bursting river or a mountain flood. The carriage, built of precious wood, couldn't withstand it; the roof was pierced as if by a great spear and exploded with a boom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura rising to the sky clashed with the aura descending from above. The power of heaven and earth surged, and Sun Tao, Zhang Hanzhou, and the others felt the terrifying pressure on them ease, their retreat speed suddenly increasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone fled for their lives, fearing they would be caught in the battle between Heaven Origin martial artists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the explosion, Liu Qingyuan’s figure shot into the sky, wrapped in shattered wood chips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire body surged with light, his momentum like a rainbow, like a mountain rising from the ground, tearing through the air and emitting bursts of roaring sounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted one hand, shooting into the sky with the momentum of holding up the heavens. Scorching, violent heat waves swept out, and he slapped his palm down, drawing in the power of heaven and earth from all around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The palms of the two figures collided in mid-air, emitting a deafening muffled sound, like mountains collapsing and the earth cracking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Visible violent air waves and the dissipated power of heaven and earth surged, creating ripples that swept across the sky and the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The canyon on both sides shook with a boom, the cliffs cracked, and giant rocks rolled down.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The soil and rocks on the ground were lifted, true qi surged, and those horses were instantly shaken to death by the terrifying aftermath, their internal organs ruptured. The carriage, already teetering, disintegrated in the collision, and the birthday gifts prepared for the Sea Sand Sect Master were scattered all over the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, hmph, hmph...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muffled groans sounded one after another, and Purple Sun Gate disciples like Du Chuan showed expressions of pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Tao’s face turned pale, feeling as if he had been struck by a heavy hammer, his blood surging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, his back was soaked with cold sweat, and he accelerated his escape for his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing by Lu Ren, he didn't hesitate to scoop him up and flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Ren, whose cultivation was only at the small success stage of Marrow Cleansing, had already been shaken to the point of vomiting blood by the aftermath, his face as white as paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So strong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While gratefully looking at Sun Tao, he couldn't help but be shocked. He was already dozens of zhang away from the place where the two Heaven Origin experts were clashing, yet he couldn't even withstand the aftermath of their exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Save people!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Chuan endured his fear and surging blood, scooped up two disciples who had just entered the Marrow Cleansing realm, and rushed into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These disciples, who had just entered the Marrow Cleansing realm, had already been shaken unconscious by the aftermath. If left alone, they would soon die in the aftermath of the Heaven Origin martial artists’ battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\" Zhang Hanzhou was both shocked and angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could see that Liu Qingyuan didn't care about their lives at all, only wanting to kill the enemy, attacking without holding back, which was why the aftermath affected them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, his Marrow Cleansing was already complete, so although he was affected, his blood only surged, and he wasn't injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He followed Du Chuan’s example, scooped up the nearby low-cultivation disciples, and fled the canyon frantically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that all you’ve got!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingyuan shouted, true qi erupted, and force surged, pushing back the person who had ambushed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person retreated over a dozen zhang in the air before stopping. The other party seemed to realize they couldn't beat him, so they turned and broke through the air to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiding your head and showing your tail, stay here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other party seemed worried about revealing their true aura, so their true qi was restrained and not displayed externally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any hesitation, Liu Qingyuan’s true qi surged, and he drove the power of heaven and earth to chase after them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he couldn't kill the other party, he had to force out their aura so he could investigate this person in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He punched toward the other person’s back in mid-air. The power of heaven and earth swarmed over, turning into a fist about a meter thick that tore through the air and blasted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The canyon on both sides shook, and giant rocks rolled down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure in front turned back, shattering the fist print with one punch, and used the force of the punch to accelerate and shoot into the sky, soon crossing the canyon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The canyon was filled with rolling smoke and dust, with broken stones scattered everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Tao and the others felt a lingering fear, and finally, the two figures with terrifying auras disappeared above the canyon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who on earth is so bold as to attack a Purple Sun Gate elder?\" Qi Xuancheng’s face was pale, the formidable aura still making his heart palpitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Never mind who it is, what should we do next?\" Zhang Hanzhou suppressed his surging blood, dispelled the fear in his heart, and began to think about what to do next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many thanks, Senior Brother Sun.\" Lu Ren cupped his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Sun Tao hadn't acted, he wouldn't necessarily have died, but he definitely wouldn't have fared well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Tao shook his head and didn't speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had always been a qualified senior brother; even Xu Yang respected him very much. If he had the ability, he couldn't stand by and watch Lu Ren die, let alone when it was just a matter of convenience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guard the birthday gifts and wait here for Elder Liu Qingyuan to return,\" Qi Xuancheng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two experts had already left the canyon, so there was no need for them to continue fleeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if Elder Liu is no match for the other party? I think we should take the things and leave here to return to the sect,\" Sun Tao said in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Liu Qingyuan was defeated or killed, staying here would be seeking their own deaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Xuancheng shook his head: \"How could Elder Liu be defeated? Didn't you see that he had already repelled the great enemy and chased after them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That person wasn't repelled; they were intentionally luring Elder Liu away,\" Sun Tao disagreed with Qi Xuancheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had only exchanged one move, and the person who attacked Liu Qingyuan hadn't used their full strength, so calling it \"repelled\" was an exaggeration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think you are smarter than Elder Liu?\" Qi Xuancheng sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Elder Liu hadn't been confident, how could he have rashly chased after them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I also think it’s not appropriate to stay here. Just in case, we should leave and leave Purple Sun Gate secret signals along the way. If Elder Liu returns safely, he can find us. There’s no need to return to the sect,\" Zhang Hanzhou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A journey of over a hundred miles would take a long time even at their foot speed, and several people were injured and still unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I agree with Senior Brother Zhang,\" Lu Ren also spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I also think it’s not appropriate to stay here,\" Du Chuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four out of the five disciples on the Ten Talents list had spoken, so Qi Xuancheng didn't continue to object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several people returned to the canyon, found the scattered birthday gifts in the ruins, and immediately left quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom, boom...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Liu Qingyuan was still in pursuit. Two figures sped across the firmament, tearing through the air and emitting roars, startling flocks of birds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who on earth are you? Why did you come to kill me? If you don't make it clear today, don't think about leaving,\" Liu Qingyuan shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never seen the other party’s appearance; they must be wearing a human-skin mask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it wasn't an acquaintance, there was no need for the other party to keep hiding their aura. It must be someone he was familiar with, perhaps even someone from the Purple Sun Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The major families in Yangcheng didn't have the guts to ambush him; the consequences of failure were not something those people could bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Liu Qingyuan’s heart stirred, and he blurted out: \"Are you the person who killed Song Yushao?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am the one who killed him, and today I am here to send you to see him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure flying ahead suddenly stopped, and a young voice came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingyuan’s entire body shook, his face showing horror, and he gasped: \"You are Xu Yang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Xu Yang’s voice; he wouldn't misremember it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder he hadn't revealed his aura or used true qi. The true qi cultivated from Golden True Qi was unique to Xu Yang in the Purple Sun Gate. Once used, even a fool could guess his identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s me!\" Xu Yang tore off the human-skin mask on his face, revealing his handsome face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were now far from the canyon, and there was no one around, so there was no need to continue the disguise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little beast, you’ve actually broken through to Heaven Origin. You’ve hidden yourself so deeply,\" Liu Qingyuan said, both shocked and angry.\u003C\u002Fp>",2141,"2026-06-16T12:17:43.130Z","2026-06-16T12:23:15.380Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","cc83f13dd1d483b9ff0c20cdcd0e77946591f3ef55d2c147c4c0022dba97f80d","starting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-chapter-398","starting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-chapter-396",410,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-cover.jpg"]