[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-childhood-friend-of-the-zenith":3,"chapter-childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-chapter-900":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Childhood Friend of the Zenith",{"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},1240774,1667,"Chapter 899","childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-chapter-900",900,"\u003Cp>Flower petals scatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Petals floated gently in the air, and the scent of plum blossoms suddenly filled my nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was fragrant and peaceful.Perhaps describing a scent as \"peaceful\" seemed odd, but that’s exactly how it felt to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the moonlight, the petals became more abundant, their numbers increasing gradually.The petals, swaying gracefully with the nonexistent wind, were undoubtedly beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…But there’s no wind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangely enough, there wasn’t even the faintest breeze.My gaze fixed on the owner of these blossoms, and I stared at them in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How on earth—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly, why—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…is that old man here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was that man doing in this place?No, his presence here was one thing, but the more pressing question was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why… why can I see him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was he visible to me? That was the most baffling part.I could see his form—something I shouldn’t have been able to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a dumbfounded expression, I simply stared at the old man’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk, tsk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man clicked his tongue as he looked at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Foolish brat. You’re still as ugly as ever, even after all this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grimaced at the familiar insult.Looking at his distinct white martial robes, adorned with an embroidered plum blossom over his chest, I spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shin Noya.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An old man with sharp eyes that hinted at how piercing they must have been in his youth, white hair, and a flowing beard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shin Noya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hero of Zhongyuan, the \"Sage Sword of Mount Hua,\" Shin Cheol.He stood before me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At my call, the old man, whose martial robes fluttered in the windless air, slowly descended from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had wondered how he was floating, but then I noticed the plum petals beneath his feet.It seemed he had been standing on those tiny petals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Shin Noya landed calmly on the ground, petals bloomed at his feet in a sudden burst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hwaaahhh—!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A breeze carried the force of his energy, making my hair flutter.I could feel it—it wasn’t a natural wind but one made entirely of energy.By strength alone, it was akin to a gentle breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the petals, which had moved even without wind, now danced even more vibrantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, my attention was stolen by the petals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in this situation, they were captivating enough to hold my gaze.But I managed to snap back and asked Shin Noya,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Noya… why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before I could finish my question, a voice interrupted me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Outsider.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A creature that had introduced itself as the leader cut me off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Why do you disrupt this sacred ritual?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the leader’s words, Shin Noya shifted his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who told you to make such a racket that an old man with light sleep couldn’t get any rest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It is by the master’s decree.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course it is. Otherwise, a lazy lump like you wouldn’t bother coming out at this hour. Or… am I wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sly grin spread across Shin Noya’s face as he continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or is it because you’re such a coward that you only dared to come out in the safety of night?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[…]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature let out a huff, its nostrils flaring as it exhaled intense flames. It seemed agitated by Shin Noya’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Outsider, didn’t you make a promise to the master?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature slammed the axe it was holding into the ground, unleashing a cloud of dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You promised not to interfere with what he does.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the violent reaction, Shin Noya didn’t so much as blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right, I did.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply unclasped his hands, which had been calmly resting behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I’m sure I added something to that promise back then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Added something?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hwaaahhh—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plum petals caught in the swirling dust moved busily once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said I wouldn’t interfere, so long as no one disturbed me. Didn’t I clearly state that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I cannot understand.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader’s small eyes narrowed in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*[Outsider. We have not disturbed you.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, you have. Look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I suddenly felt something shift against my arm.The cord binding Eternal Bind to my left arm unraveled, and it flew toward Shin Noya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it flew, Eternal Bind, which had been a deep blue, gradually turned crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was its original color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eternal Bind landed in Shin Noya’s hand and morphed into the form of a sword.The moment it reached him, Shin Noya pointed its tip at the leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even with the sword pointed at you, you feel nothing, don’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[…]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does this seem to you like I’ve broken our agreement?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader, staring at the tip of the crimson sword, began to snort more heavily, its breath growing more intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I cannot understand.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud, thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The axe embedded in the ground was pulled free.At the same time, the leader’s bulging muscles rippled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*[But I understand this. Outsider.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*[You are now obstructing the master’s will. For that, you will be dealt with.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At those words,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How amusing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shin Noya chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You? Deal with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ku-hu-hu-hu—!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader charged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>******************\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—! Kwang—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shrieeeek—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle unfolding before my eyes was impossible to look away from.The clash of the axe and the sword unleashed embers, a byproduct of their friction. Between each strike, the pressure collided, creating constant shockwaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The axe split through the air once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuwoooong—!!!When it struck the ground, the earth immediately cracked and fissures spread in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even just witnessing its destructive power was enough to make my skin crawl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, that wasn’t even a full-force blow. The leader instantly pulled out the axe and started swinging it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s just insane.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strength was no joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each strike was dangerous enough to kill if it landed.Even with reinforced energy to shield against the blows, I couldn’t imagine enduring more than three consecutive hits.The sheer force was overwhelming and monstrous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, the old man standing against that axe—Shin Noya—didn’t show even the slightest hint of strain on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang—! Clang, clang—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Eternal Bind, he parried the barrage of attacks, deflecting the axe upward.A burst of wind pressure sent the axe soaring into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I widened my eyes in disbelief.He deflected that immense force with an upward swing? The sheer grip strength required was absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kuhung!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader tried to strike down again with even greater force, but—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slash—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Gurrrk!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shin Noya’s sword sliced through the leader’s chest.Blood sprayed into the air, scattering like a crimson mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just a shallow cut—it was deep, threatening to split the leader’s body in half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Schlurrrp!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before the body could fully separate, it fused back together.The grotesque sight made me gasp for air, and—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kuhuhu...!! You bastard!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader roared in fury, channeling power into the axe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoosh—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames engulfed the weapon.The intensity of the heat was palpable, and I could instantly gauge how condensed the fire was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoooosh—!!The surrounding air was gradually drawn toward the axe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[All of this is as the master wills.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyaaaaahhh—!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With those words, other beasts nearby revealed their fangs.Were they planning to attack Shin Noya? No wonder they had been so quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I furrowed my brows and gathered my energy.There was no way I could stand idly by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t interfere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shin Noya spoke in a lighthearted tone, as if amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s been a while since this old man had some fun. Don’t ruin it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Excuse me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Youngster, let an old man enjoy his moment. Don’t you have any sense? Tsk, tsk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What nonsense was he spouting in this situation?I stared incredulously at his back, unsure of what to say, when—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Man’gae (Full Bloom).\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a low voice, Shin Noya murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saaaaah…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The floating plum petals began to move.And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beautiful petals that I had admired transformed into a scene from hell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shiiiiiiiiing—!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The petals filling the sky whirled violently in a storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kyaaahhh!!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Grrrrr—!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shrrrrrrip—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The countless petals poured down on the beasts like rain, tearing into them.The petals pierced and shredded the monsters mercilessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I used Flame Jade, I erased my enemies without a trace, but these petals were different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each one was like a razor, slashing through flesh as if to ensure every wound was deliberate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood splattered, and fragments of bones and flesh littered the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It only took seconds for the cries of the beasts to be silenced, their hostility snuffed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The field, if it could still be called that, was drenched in blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only clean areas were where Shin Noya and the leader stood, and where I stood with Cheonma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everywhere else was soaked in gore. Seeing this, I swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that some areas remained untouched meant that even amidst such carnage, Shin Noya had controlled the petals’ reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to manage such precision while manipulating such an enormous amount of energy? It was impossible for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if controlling Flame Jade is hard…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To compress, rotate, and multiply the energy while maintaining control—Massacring with Flame Jade alone was a challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But splitting and controlling energy this small is insane.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plum petals formed entirely of energy—To refine and utilize energy at such a minuscule level was beyond comprehension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a battlefield of unparalleled skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, some peace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shin Noya nodded in satisfaction amidst the calm he had created.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kuhuhuhu—!!! Hnghh!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader, now bereft of his forces, seethed with rage.His muscles bulged, veins popped, and he swung his flame-covered axe at Shin Noya once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure about this? The night will end soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At those words, the leader froze momentarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Night?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I, too, looked up at the sky.Sure enough, it was brighter than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When the sun rises, you won’t even be able to put on a show in front of me. Do you still wish to proceed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Grrr… Grrrrrr….]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was it?I could feel the leader’s hesitation after Shin Noya’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beast of the Full Moon, while I respect your loyalty to your master, knowing your place is also important. What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[…]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shin Noya’s words seemed to imply he was willing to let the leader go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You are the one who does not know your place, outsider.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader crushed his hesitation, gripping the axe once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The master has ordered me to kill the vile dragon. I obey. Day and night hold no meaning in this task.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I will kill you and the dragon. That is all.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Die—!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader swung his axe, sending a burst of flames hurtling toward Shin Noya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why wasn’t that old man moving?At this rate, Shin Noya might actually be in danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was about to leap into action when—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...Kuhung!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shriek—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The axe stopped abruptly right in front of Shin Noya.The energy and flames gathered in the axe exploded outward in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuwaaaaahhhh—!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scorching heat forced a grimace onto my face.If it had gone any further, Shin Noya’s head would have been split open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did the attack stop?As I pondered, the leader pulled back his axe and took a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Shin Noya smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems you’ve been summoned back home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[…]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader didn’t respond, but his silence seemed to confirm Shin Noya’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry. I won’t stop you. Go in peace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Grrrr….]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader growled lowly in irritation but turned his back. As he departed, he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Outsider. You are fortunate. Be grateful for the master’s mercy.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I will. Be sure to thank him for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Grrrrrr….]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader swung his axe, splitting the air, and another Magyeong Gate opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader stepped inside, and the gate began to close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before it fully shut, the leader turned his gaze directly at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dragon, next time, I’ll kill you.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words were directed at me, and I frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What nonsense are you spouting? Get lost, you stupid beast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You—!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could say more, the Magyeong Gate closed completely and vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sudden calm, Shin Noya was the first to break the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh. Your mouth is still as foul as ever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shin Noya sighed, tossing Gui-jeong toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thwack!I instinctively caught it, and the moment I did, Gui-jeong coiled around my arm again, its color restored to blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Using it after so long wasn’t bad. It felt good, even.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sounded almost wistful.Watching him, I bit my lip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What should I ask first?Why was he here?Where even was this place?Or how he could appear in such a solid form?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should I ask for a general explanation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flood of questions swirled in my mind, but the first words out of my mouth were—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you stay still?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I asked about the earlier battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shin Noya looked at me as if confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just now. Why did you stay still? It looked dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay still? Who did?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You did, Noya…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, tsk, tsk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clicked his tongue sharply at my words, his expression one of exasperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, how is it that your eyes are still so blind after all this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised a hand and pointed to the sky.Following his gesture, my gaze shifted upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What…? Huh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My body froze as I looked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only then that I saw them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three massive swords pierced through the clouds and stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just looking at them, I could feel the overwhelming energy radiating from the swords.They were mental swords—constructs of pure energy and willpower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight was staggering.Even my heart trembled from just looking at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to my mental fists or the swords used by others, these were in a completely different league.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They embodied something far more profound and transcendent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You thought it was dangerous?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Shin Noya’s voice, I turned my gaze back to him.He was still smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That smile—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For who?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the smile of an old man watching a child’s naive antics.\u003C\u002Fp>",2311,"2026-06-05T15:10:20.656Z",1,"novelbin.me","fa4bad3ce64e43be9e5028258f215c19c6f629696ce37fe00c58369f16854704","childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-chapter-725","childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-chapter-724",974,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fchildhood-friend-of-the-zenith-cover.jpg"]