[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-beyond-the-passage-of-time":3,"chapter-beyond-the-passage-of-time-beyond-the-passage-of-time-chapter-36":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Beyond the Passage of Time",{"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},2344476,4583,"Chapter 36: Ripples Caused by the Wind (Fourth Update)","beyond-the-passage-of-time-chapter-36",36,"\u003Cp>Xu Qing frowned and turned to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large swarm of small jellyfish, numbering in the hundreds, came whistling from the canyon entrance, lunging at the guards and the young men and women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people’s expressions changed drastically, and they immediately resisted; the guards, in particular, fought to the death to block them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slightly older youth whom Xu Qing had noticed earlier unleashed a Qi Condensation seventh-layer spiritual energy fluctuation, and with a single strike, a glow of light erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there were too many jellyfish, and they seemed to have a resistance to techniques; often, when a technique landed on them, the damage was significantly reduced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, they were extremely fast, their attacks sharp and coordinated, causing seven or eight casualties in the canyon in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A youth whose originally luxurious clothing was now tattered revealed despair in his eyes. As a jellyfish lunged at him, he scrambled backward, calling out for help from his friend at the seventh layer of Qi Condensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Bai, save me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, a glow of light whistled over and landed in front of him, blocking the jellyfish for a moment, allowing the youth to dodge at the critical juncture, still shaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Xu Qing, although he was further away, he was still targeted by some jellyfish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three of them whistled toward him, about to pass through his body as they usually did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, a cold glint flashed in Xu Qing’s eyes, and he raised his right hand, throwing a direct punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a boom, his fist landed on the body of a jellyfish; the creature trembled all over, unable to withstand the force, and collapsed, breaking into pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing did not pause; the next moment, a dagger appeared in his left hand, and with a flicker, he approached the other two jellyfish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His speed was faster than the jellyfish, and his body was more agile than theirs; in the blink of an eye, after he wove through them, the bodies of those two jellyfish were suddenly split in half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the young men and women fighting the jellyfish saw this scene, and their minds were shaken, instinctively moving closer to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The continuous slaying of three jellyfish caused the other jellyfish to open their eerie eyes and instantly lunge toward Xu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, more than a dozen came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing’s expression remained unchanged; instead of retreating, he lunged forward, turning into an afterimage as he suddenly closed the distance. The dagger in his hand emitted a blinding cold light, and everywhere he passed, jellyfish collapsed one after another amidst popping sounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they died, a large amount of strange substance diffused, causing most of the vegetation in the canyon to turn blackish-green instantly, including Xu Qing’s pharmacy. As for the injured guards, their faces were also stained by the color of the strange substance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at his canyon turning into this state, a thick murderous intent filled Xu Qing’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lunged out again, this time with even greater speed. Wherever he passed, he swung his dagger, and the jellyfish collapsed one after another, but he soon frowned; the dagger in his hand, under the erosion of the strange substance, gradually could not withstand the impact and began to crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing had no time to feel sorry for it; with a wave of his hand, he held an iron skewer, slashing through several jellyfish in succession while scattering poison powder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although these jellyfish had a high resistance to poison and the powder filling the air could not affect them for a moment, Xu Qing did not give up, because the poison here served not only to kill but also to neutralize the scent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for weapons, Xu Qing also had a deficiency; his iron skewer had strong piercing power, but its cutting ability was inferior to the dagger. Just then, a low cry came from behind Xu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Friend, use my sword!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the words were spoken, a sword emitting a cold glint was thrown from behind Xu Qing, and he caught it backhanded. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw that the person who gave him the sword was the youth known as Young Master Bai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing did not speak; after taking the long sword, he immediately felt that it was extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a swing, a sharp, cold glint immediately radiated from the sword. Although he did not know how to use a sword, relying on its sharpness, Xu Qing still instantly sliced open seven or eight jellyfish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the jellyfish corpses on the ground grew more numerous, Xu Qing’s body was covered in the blue blood released by the jellyfish. The three remaining guards and the young men and women were now all behind Xu Qing, watching this scene. Everyone’s heart was thundering, their eyes filled with horror and disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too... too strong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is a body refiner. What level of body refining is this? Could it be the Great Perfection!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looking at the spiritual energy fluctuation, it doesn't seem like it; it looks like the fifth or sixth layer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cultivation base is not important; what matters is this person’s ruthlessness.\" The guards and the young men and women were now strongly shaken in their minds, moved by Xu Qing’s actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Young Master Bai gasped, and the young girl in the crowd felt her heart beating faster, sensing the terror of Xu Qing, and she put away all her ulterior motives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt the same aura on Xu Qing as those in her family who were called monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those monsters in the family were all people who had committed many killings, and she would instinctively feel afraid every time she saw them. At this moment, the feeling this youth in front of her gave her was exactly the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did not want to provoke such a person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since her mission was now complete and she had lured a large number of jellyfish; whether the people in the sect could successfully obtain what they wanted in the jellyfish nest deep in the jungle had nothing to do with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the danger this time had exceeded her expectations, so she reached her right hand into her bosom and grasped a jade slip; it was a talisman treasure, and its function was teleportation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also her reliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just as she was hesitating whether to crush it, there was a boom at the canyon entrance, and dozens more jellyfish emerged from there, whistling toward them in a dense swarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene made her stop hesitating; she immediately crushed the teleportation jade slip in her hand, and her figure disappeared in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her departure also made her companions nearby look complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing did not pay attention to this; he stared at the lunging jellyfish, calculated the time, and stood there as the Qi and blood in his body erupted violently. He opened his mouth toward the approaching jellyfish and let out a roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his Qi and blood expanded and the Sea Mountain Technique circulated, a fierce phantom immediately manifested behind him, letting out a roar just like him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phantom was ferocious, with a single horn on its head and a pitch-black body, as if it had crawled out from the Yellow Springs, with purple light faintly flashing in its eyes, looking eerie and astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its roar was silent, but combined with Xu Qing’s roar, it seemed to possess an astonishing deterrent force, causing the lunging jellyfish to pause, all their eyes opening wide, staring fixedly at Xu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not only them who were deterred, but also the young men and women behind Xu Qing. Their faces turned pale in this instant, and as they looked at the phantom behind Xu Qing, their eyes contracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qi and blood forming a shadow!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... this is... this is the phenomenon that only appears when body refining reaches the Great Perfection!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sense of horror rolled intensely in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those jellyfish also clearly felt the ferocity of Xu Qing, and coupled with the fact that his poison had taken effect, the scent of the centipede blood from the group in the canyon was dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, after a tense standoff, those jellyfish slowly retreated and flew away rapidly along the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the jellyfish depart, Xu Qing also breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. He turned around and looked coldly at the group of young men and women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he focused his gaze on the place where the woman wearing gloves had been earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was not there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, as his gaze swept over, several young girls among these people were so scared that they cried out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was truly because Xu Qing at this moment looked extremely murderous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the moonlight, he was covered in blue blood, and the coldness in his eyes made him seem as if he had walked out of the Yellow Springs; combined with the phantom behind him, he was like a fierce ghost!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the youth surnamed Bai managed to suppress the awe in his heart and cupped his fists toward Xu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am Bai Yundong. Many thanks to you, friend, for your help. We will definitely repay this kindness!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeming to notice where Xu Qing had just looked, Bai Yundong took a deep breath and explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one who teleported away is Li Ruolin. Her family is skilled in formations, so the life-saving item given to her was a teleportation talisman, making it convenient for her to escape danger at any time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't have one?\" Xu Qing looked at Bai Yundong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yundong gave a bitter smile, and the young men and women beside him were also silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although we come from a great family of the Purple Soil, we are not of the direct lineage; we are just superficially glamorous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing nodded and threw the sword in his hand to Bai Yundong. Amidst the thanks from the other young men and women, he looked at Bai Yundong and suddenly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is Master Bai to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is my third grandfather.\" Bai Yundong was stunned, and after answering, he asked another question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know my third grandfather?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing looked at him deeply, nodded without speaking, turned to look at the canyon entrance, and then looked at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The strange substance here is thick; we cannot stay long. I will escort you out of here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Xu Qing walked toward the canyon entrance. Bai Yundong hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and followed. The other young men and women also knew the stakes and followed one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, a group of youths walked out of the canyon and sped toward the edge of the jungle in the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they were in a sorry state when facing the jellyfish, each of them had a cultivation base, and having experienced this life-and-death situation, it was also a transformation for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So on the night road, few people spoke, and they all followed Xu Qing in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the few girls among them who were physically exhausted gritted their teeth and held on, and in this way, the group walked for the whole night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, at daybreak, they saw the world outside the edge of the jungle from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bursts of excitement surged in their hearts, and their exhausted bodies seemed to have regained some strength; whistling sounds came from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing immediately looked over with vigilance and saw three figures whistling from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were the experts who had been with the group of young men and women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing’s previous judgment was correct; it was they who had lured away those largest jellyfish. They clearly suffered some casualties, and after arriving, they looked at Xu Qing deeply amidst the excited accounts of the young men and women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing was vigilant, kept a certain distance from them, and kept the poison powder in his hand without leaving a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These three experts did not approach Xu Qing, but after nodding to him, they led the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it seemed that the distance to the outside was not far, it was still nearly noon when the group finally walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the group of young men and women walked out of the jungle and stepped into the outside world, the excitement in the hearts of those who had survived the disaster could no longer be suppressed, and many of them cried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing was the last to walk out, watching these people from afar without speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the young men and women led by Bai Yundong came to Xu Qing, and after sincerely cupping their fists to thank him, they all stated their names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our decision to come here for training was temporary, and we don't have anything very valuable on us now; it was all consumed in the forbidden zone. Furthermore, because everyone has a high concentration of strange substance in their bodies, we must return to the Purple Soil as soon as possible through the teleportation array of a nearby city. We will not forget this great kindness; this sword is for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yundong bowed deeply and left his sword behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing watched them leave and picked up the sharp sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sword was entirely dark blue, glowing with a cold light. Although it had been stained with strange substance from slaying many jellyfish, it was not damaged in the slightest. Looking at it, one could feel the icy coldness on it; it could be considered a top-grade treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was a bit long and not as convenient as a dagger, Xu Qing had used it quite smoothly before, so he wrapped it in hemp, hid its sharpness, and carried it on his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After checking the sky, Xu Qing walked toward the camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to go back to buy a few daggers, and then in a few days, after the jellyfish swarm inside had completely disappeared, he would go to the forbidden zone again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After noon, as the afternoon sun sprinkled down with a sense of laziness, Xu Qing arrived at the camp. But after entering and walking only a few steps, Xu Qing frowned slightly; he felt that something was wrong with the camp...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were some strangers in the camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the scavengers around, after seeing him, all had strange expressions. Among them was one who had been saved by him, who hesitated to speak after seeing Xu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he did not speak, he gave a subtle gesture toward the direction of Xu Qing’s residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing’s heart skipped a beat; while observing his surroundings, he also quickened his pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon arriving at his dwelling, he immediately sensed many gazes coldly watching him from all around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From their attire, Xu Qing immediately recognized the owners of these gazes as guards from the Camp Master’s Mansion!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the entrance of the alley not far away, that man with the thin mustache under the Camp Master’s command gave him a cold, sinister smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing narrowed his eyes and pushed open the courtyard gate, seeing Shi Zi sitting there with a pale and unsightly complexion, as well as Luan Ya, who appeared to have suffered heavy injuries and was very weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Xu Qing walked in, the two of them looked toward him abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, Captain Lei... something happened.\" Shi Zi’s right hand, which was simply bandaged, was still trembling; after seeing Xu Qing, he spoke in a low voice, coughing violently as he spoke and spitting out a mouthful of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words fell into Xu Qing’s ears like a thunderbolt, and as the roar echoed, his heart instantly tightened and his breathing became rapid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heartbeat accelerated involuntarily, his body stiffened slightly, and a sense of foreboding erupted in an instant, transforming into an extremely dense and astonishingly intense baleful aura that rose uncontrollably from Xu Qing’s body, making the surrounding temperature seem to turn cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\" Amidst this chill, an even more bone-piercingly cold voice, carrying a trace of a tremor, came from Xu Qing’s mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brothers and sisters, a super explosion of 15,000 words in four updates, please give me monthly tickets and tips.\u003C\u002Fp>",2724,"2026-06-21T00:45:15.441Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","52d9cfba9f173a93a4e0a80eaa9d8cc04f51d3ebe3424cd8c7b8ba7e3e703b4e","beyond-the-passage-of-time-chapter-37","beyond-the-passage-of-time-chapter-35",998,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeyond-the-passage-of-time-cover.jpg"]