[{"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-931":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},1240681,1667,"Chapter 930","childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-chapter-931",931,"\u003Cp>The fragmented pieces fell to the ground with a brittle crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they hit the floor, they disintegrated into dust, vanishing as if they had been mere mirages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter the size—big or small—they broke apart all the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gubong stared at the sight before him, his expression frozen in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barrier made of darkness had shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had seemed unbreakable, gradually consuming everything in its path. Yet, the absolute terror Gubong had felt just moments ago had been undone—effortlessly, as if it were nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yangcheon brushed his hand over the rough, jagged edges of the broken barrier, clearing it away as though it was a mere nuisance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The casual way he acted left Gubong at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is this annoying thing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a short click of his tongue, Gu Yangcheon tossed something to the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t an object—it was a person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure with jet-black hair fell to the ground like discarded luggage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gubong swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been decades since he’d last seen him, but he recognized the man instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was his older brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his face was so swollen from repeated blows that it was barely recognizable, Gubong was certain of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh... guh...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man groaned, a pained sound escaping his lips. Blood dripped freely from his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What in the world had happened to him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gubong wanted to ask but couldn’t summon the courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And what’s with you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice broke through his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Gubong lifted his gaze slightly, sharp, glinting blue eyes were staring directly at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know, I’ve been wondering. Do you have a hobby of kneeling or something?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yangcheon smirked, his voice laced with mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he said, Gubong was kneeling on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to respond, Gubong remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yangcheon reached out his hand toward Gubong’s wrists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand touched the cuffs Gubong wore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gubong’s eyes widened in shock at the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These weren’t ordinary cuffs—they were made of refined Yoseok Stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Gubong had managed to crack them slightly through his own strength, he hadn’t been able to fully remove them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gu Yangcheon casually gripped the cuffs and...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crunch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...crushed them with his bare hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are you wearing this junk like it’s some kind of accessory?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“W-what...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gubong stared blankly at the shattered remains of the cuffs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind swirled in confusion, unable to comprehend what had just happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Gubong’s attention shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never mind the fact that Gu Yangcheon had destroyed the barrier or how easily he’d done it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What struck him was the memory of his father—the one pinned to the wall by the overwhelming darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his gaze toward the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there wasn’t a single trace left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could that be? He’d seen it happen with his own eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Gubong could dwell further, a loud crackling noise echoed around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crackle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding barrier began to splinter rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cracks spread like wildfire, and in an instant, the entire barrier shattered into fragments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The artificial night crumbled away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remnants fell to the floor and scattered like ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Gubong stood there in a daze, a voice called out from the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fascinating.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the voice of the Master of Darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gubong frowned as he turned to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the aura surrounding the man didn’t obscure his features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike before, when the energy had made his face unrecognizable, now Gubong could see him clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A middle-aged man with a hardened expression and hair dyed black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the master of the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting calmly in a chair with his legs crossed, he looked in their direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gubong averted his eyes, unable to meet his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How did you know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man spoke, addressing Gu Yangcheon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint trace of mockery in Gu Yangcheon’s voice was unmistakable as he replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How did I know? I saw it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You saw it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What had he seen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gubong couldn’t understand, and judging by the man’s puzzled reaction, neither could he.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s impossible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s voice carried an air of certainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yangcheon chuckled, louder this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you don’t believe me, that’s fine. I wasn’t planning to explain it anyway.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was sharp and brazen, as it had always been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, however, it struck Gubong differently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He treats everyone the same...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether he spoke formally or informally, his words carried the same unchanging tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Interesting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hint of intrigue appeared in the man’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That intrigue wasn’t directed at Gubong but squarely at Gu Yangcheon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you from Mount Hua?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t you tell just by looking?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yangcheon pointed to his chest, where the plum blossom emblem of Mount Hua was embroidered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man glanced at the symbol before shifting his gaze to Gu Yangcheon’s hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Black hair, huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blackened hair and ears stood out in this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s eyes carried an unspoken meaning that Gubong picked up on immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could it be...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he suspecting Gu Yangcheon as the mastermind behind the attack?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This can’t be...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gubong scrambled to his feet, intending to intervene, but...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grab!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yangcheon pressed down on Gubong’s shoulder, stopping him in his tracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sharp blue eyes bore into Gubong, delivering an unspoken command:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stay still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reluctantly, Gubong sat back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not entirely black, though. It seems like there’s a hint of color mixed in?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, something like that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve never heard of someone as strong as you from Mount Hua.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks for the compliment. That’s usually the case.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man let out a dry laugh at Gu Yangcheon’s response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, the air around them shifted abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How did you escape the underground?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A suffocating aura emanated from the man, far more intense than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even under the pressure, Gu Yangcheon’s smile didn’t falter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How? You treated your guest like crap, so I broke my way out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue energy surged violently from Gu Yangcheon, clashing with the dark energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room’s temperature spiked sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You went through all that effort to meet your son, and yet you treat people like criminals. That’s no way to act, is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ruining someone’s mood like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yangcheon’s smile vanished as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The collision of their energies sent fissures through the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this rate, everything seemed on the verge of collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the man withdrew his aura, the oppressive energy dissipating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am Black Spirit, the leader. What is your name?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From Mount Hua... Gu Yangcheon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gu Yangcheon. Enter the Black Sect, and I’ll make you the next leader.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gubong gasped audibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next leader? His sons were right there—well, one unconscious and the other estranged—but even so...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Leader?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yangcheon tilted his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not one of your blood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That doesn’t matter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t you have to be pure-blooded?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re not?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yangcheon appeared to ponder briefly before replying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Close enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gubong furrowed his brows at the obvious lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then come over. I’ll make you the leader.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same condition was repeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gubong had never heard of such an offer before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yangcheon propped his chin on his hand as if genuinely considering it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he seriously debating this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Gubong’s eyes widened in disbelief, Gu Yangcheon shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not interested.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Gubong, it was a relief—or was it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly was fortunate?The thought came to Gubong unbidden, and he swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why is that? Are you so deeply attached to Mount Hua?”“Not really.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yangcheon shook his head without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was confident, unapologetically stating that he had no attachment to his affiliation.It wasn’t entirely unexpected—he had mentioned before that the fate of Mount Hua didn’t particularly concern him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What surprised Gubong was that he would admit the same thing in front of his own father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Gu Yangcheon’s frank response, the Black Spirit asked again.“Then why?”“I don’t particularly feel a sense of belonging, but, well, you know how it is.”“How what is?”“You’d rather stay somewhere with a stronger leader, wouldn’t you? Something like that.”“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Spirit’s brow furrowed deeply at Gu Yangcheon’s reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you saying the leader of Mount Hua is stronger than me?”“Oh, come on, what are you talking about?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yangcheon waved his hand dismissively, as if the very notion was absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with the playful expression wiped from his face, he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, there’s no comparison.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumble!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Spirit’s energy surged violently, a clear sign of his irritation.The tension in the air was palpable—on the brink of an explosion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gubong assessed the situation, knowing that if his father lost control, the consequences would be catastrophic.Should he intervene?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could decide, however...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ssshhh...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Spirit’s energy began to settle, though not naturally—it was being forcibly restrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see,” he said, nodding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I respect your faith in your leader.”“Not a leader, per se—”“Then why have you come, Gu Yangcheon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My reason for coming?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Spirit’s gaze sharpened, all traces of emotion erased from his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his attention to Gubong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You must have had a reason to go to such lengths to meet me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Spirit was convinced that Gu Yangcheon had used Gubong to facilitate this meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he wasn’t wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yangcheon smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s nothing too serious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the Black Spirit, he asked, “I need to meet some so-called generals. Do you happen to know how I might do that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At those words, Gubong nearly choked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*********\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun was beginning to set, the hour approaching nightfall.Rather than dispersing, the crowd seemed to grow, likely due to the timing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the area was quieter than usual due to recent events, it was still bustling with people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the midst of it all—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve gone completely mad, haven’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gubong muttered, glaring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?” I asked, turning to look at him.His expression was twisted in frustration as he stared at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s the matter?”“You’re insane—there’s no other explanation for this!”“Hey, what are you even talking about? What’s the problem?”“Everything! From start to finish!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s harsh. I clicked my tongue softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everything about what? Be specific.”“Everything! Using me to get in there, the way you acted while we were there, and the things you said before leaving—it’s all a problem!”“Aw, come on. Surely I did something right?”“Do you genuinely believe that?”“Of course.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, I don’t even know what I supposedly did wrong.Besides—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It all worked out in the end, didn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite all the supposed issues, the outcome was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re here, walking around in one piece, aren’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’d thought I was screwed when we got locked up, but we’d gotten out just fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And we got this, didn’t we?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I waved the plaque I’d taken from the Black Spirit in front of Gubong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its value?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now we won’t have to report to every damn gatekeeper. Isn’t that convenient?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this, I wouldn’t have to deal with endless questioning or show Mount Hua’s name at every checkpoint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite all this, Gubong still seemed upset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t understand why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing my indifference, he spoke again, his voice tinged with frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t understand what kind of person that man is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear flickered faintly in Gubong’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No matter what he does, there’s always a scheme behind it. There must be a reason he let us go so easily this time.”“Well, obviously. Do you think someone like him would give us this for free?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Spirit had said, “See you next time,” as I’d left with the plaque.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And yet you still... You knew this and still went through with it? Knowing the kind of relationship I have with him?”“I think you’re mistaken.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I spoke to Gubong, who seemed on the verge of losing his temper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t really care about you. I just figured you were some noble’s kid.”“You—!”“Oh, and I hear you’re illegitimate, huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A concubine’s son, right? Something like that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yangcheon smirked as he pointed out Gubong’s sore spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gubong clenched his teeth in rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t let this slide, not this time. He was ready to attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m illegitimate too. A concubine’s son.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yangcheon’s casual confession froze Gubong in his tracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m just saying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry for using you, but I really needed to. And I’ll probably use you again in the future, so... sorry in advance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could anyone be so brazen? Apologizing in advance for future schemes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was absurd, even demonic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gubong’s body trembled with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just try to understand. I’ve got a lot to do—like finding my mother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yangcheon trailed off, his gaze shifting abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curious, Gubong followed his line of sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There stood a familiar figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Her...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know her name—no one did.All anyone knew was that Gu Yangcheon had brought her along, and she avoided everyone but him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She said she wasn’t coming with us today...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So why was she here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And more than that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She looks injured?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed unsteady, clearly in discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Gubong glanced at Gu Yangcheon for an explanation, he was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey! What are you doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gubong’s eyes widened as Gu Yangcheon appeared beside the woman, gripping her shoulder firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is this about?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression showed genuine shock.\u003C\u002Fp>",2215,"2026-06-05T15:10:21.117Z",1,"novelbin.me","cd8c4f31efba757725089cb3002f2c6691e5d35e0402f1731d634e205648e0ef","childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-chapter-932","childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-chapter-930",974,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fchildhood-friend-of-the-zenith-cover.jpg"]