[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-cluster-artillery-shattering-the-immortals":3,"chapter-cluster-artillery-shattering-the-immortals-cluster-artillery-shattering-the-immortals-chapter-31":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Cluster Artillery: Shattering the Immortals",{"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},2342042,4578,"Chapter 31","cluster-artillery-shattering-the-immortals-chapter-31",31,"\u003Cp>【Important Spiritual Material】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You have been nominated for this year's 'Immortal Sect Materials and Exploration Award’】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【251 Blue Fluorescent Butterfly: Class Insecta, Superorder Neoptera, Order Lepidoptera, Superfamily Papilionoidea, Family Blue Fluorescent Butterfly, Genus Blue Fluorescent Butterfly; origin: unknown private dimension, designation 251; wingspan 13–17 cm; wings display brilliant metallic blue luster, also green, purple, etc.; emits blue fluorescence at night…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Effect: When harvested and used within three days, the butterfly wings can be refined into a substance that promotes the formation of the 'Dao Body Embryo,' accelerating its development. Temporarily named 'Blue Gold 2413.' No side effects have been detected so far.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The origin site is suspected to be where a high-grade metallic demon beast perished; after thousands or tens of thousands of years, an unknown species naturally formed, with unknown reserves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Blue Gold 2413' has an extremely low probability of artificial synthesis. If true, this would be the greatest discovery in a millennium, profoundly increasing the number of Immortal Sect cultivators and causing massive repercussions…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I… I’m going to get rich.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding’s lips trembled slightly as he quickly logged into the Immortal Sect Library to search for related texts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>《Research on the Firebird Tian Feng Bloodline Dao Body Elixir》\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>《Hypothesis on the Green Water Whale Bloodline Dao Body Elixir》\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After an hour of reading article after article, Jiang Ding’s agitated heart gradually calmed, gaining some understanding of what was meant by “promoting the formation of the Dao Body Embryo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not a new discovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over four thousand years ago, scientists had already discovered that one of the Nine Outer Realm Immortal Sects, the Ten Thousand Beasts Immortal Sect, possessed a similar method: using the essence blood of celestial-grade bloodline demon beasts to bathe the body, slightly enhancing spiritual root quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This technique bore the hallmark of Outer Realm cultivators: extremely low cost-efficiency, usable by at most a few individuals, impossible to popularize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remember, even a thin-blooded celestial-grade demon beast could potentially reach Nascent Soul; if its bloodline was dense, it could even glimpse Soul Transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An adult specimen was immensely powerful; extracting its essence blood even put high-grade cultivators at nine-to-one risk of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, celestial-grade bloodline demon beasts were exceedingly rare; encountering one required immense fortune, and even the chance to risk death was often absent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A juvenile specimen was better suited to being tamed as a strange beast; if successfully tamed, it could become a family’s foundational power for at least a thousand years—far superior to merely slightly enhancing spiritual root quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could only become a luxury for top-tier cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Outer Realm cultivation world had always been this way: a tiny minority of high-grade cultivators held all cultivation resources, including the development of cultivation technology, with zero incentive to popularize it among the middle and lower tiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Immortal Sect obtained this technique, they studied it for three thousand years, through dozens of generations of cultivators and hundreds of generations of mortals, achieving a major breakthrough a thousand years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could now substitute essence blood from earth-grade demon beasts, drastically reducing auxiliary materials and lowering costs—making it a luxury for only a select few Jin Dan and above cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth-grade demon beasts could potentially reach Jin Dan; those with dense bloodlines could even glimpse Nascent Soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason Blue Fluorescent Butterfly was nominated is because this species appears in vast numbers, suggesting potential for large-scale breeding; whether breeding or harvesting affects the presence of 'Blue Gold 2413' within its body remains unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An endless treasure from another world…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding muttered softly: “If anyone knew this treasure was in the hands of a mortal, even with the Immortal Sect’s strict laws, wouldn’t countless cultivators risk everything to seize it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to sleep, he dressed fully and returned to the backyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At noon, when the sun was hottest, cicadas screeched shrilly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he appeared, Jiang Ding immediately focused his vision on the drone screen embedded in his contact lenses, rapidly reviewing the surveillance footage since his departure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on past experience, the broken sword always deposited him in unseen corners, never exposing him to public view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scenes flashed by: streets bustling with people, others on holiday; Han Lin, temporarily homeless, stayed in the front courtyard, cooking and practicing fist techniques; he also spotted a figure dodging several hundred meters away—likely a member of the Wild Wolf Gang…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No large groups. No hidden experts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, unless there was a cultivator with optical invisibility techniques, he was safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hand on sword hilt, sunlight striking his body, Jiang Ding closed his eyes, sensing the internal qi flowing within, and stepped out of his backyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey! Ha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half-open shop door, sign reading “Closed for Two Days,” a sturdy, dark-complexioned, ordinary-looking teenager practiced fist techniques, drenched in sweat, each punch thrown with full force, sleeves whipping with loud whooshes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding watched for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was… terrible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A simple five-form fist set, yet every movement was distorted; this not only failed to train him, but risked injuring his limbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the fist set was so basic that as long as he didn’t train relentlessly for years, he wouldn’t become crippled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it. No workplace injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scabbard whipped up a distinct gust of wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Lin’s heart froze; his fist instinctively slammed toward the scabbard—but it moved like a living serpent, effortlessly evading, then pointing toward his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nearly fainted, leaping back a step—yet the scabbard pursued relentlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air itself split with a piercing shriek; anyone struck would be left with a bowl-sized hole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forward. Backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a puppeteer’s rod, the scabbard pulled invisible threads, forcing Han Lin to move; without realizing it, his fist technique grew smoother, his joints and muscles fusing into a single unit, bones clicking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Lin roared, his fists moving over twice as fast, finally striking the scabbard and forcing it back a step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gasped for breath, drenched in cold sweat, finally escaping the sensation of being watched by a predatory beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did he notice: before him stood a young man in blue robes, waist-length hair, jade-like bearing, cradling a long sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Lin bowed deeply, overflowing with gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a few exchanges, his ‘Rolling Stone Fist’ had already taken root—he no longer flailed like an outsider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Practice like this from now on. Once mastered, consider fine-tuning it to suit yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, do me a favor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding pulled out a fragment of silver: “Take this to Li Family Tea Stall. Give it to the short, gray-clad man and say I invite him for tea.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all hardworking laborers; he didn’t want to blame anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if they insisted on continuing surveillance, don’t blame him for what comes next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Lin asked no questions, took the silver, and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ran swiftly to the vicinity of Li Family Tea Stall and spotted a sharp-faced gray-clad man, around thirty, casually drinking, only a small dish of fennel beans on the table—unremarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle, our Master invites you for tea.” Han Lin handed over the silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray-clad man stared at the boy before him: ordinary face, dark skin, just another common kid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he shuddered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who’s your Master?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Lin spoke with quiet pride: “I’m an assistant at the general store.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A job with only four hours daily, two days off every seven, generous pay—such positions were rare; matchmakers had already come knocking on the store’s door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“General store?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray-clad man broke into a cold sweat—this was the ruthless man who had severed one arm of ‘Wild Wolf Blade’ Long Shi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dared not ask further, snatched the silver fragment, and fled quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>",1280,"2026-06-20T23:34:14.007Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","984ad08695a153fad43b29c7e41cd905cec3910dcfc84af702cc66c99b7f0c4e","cluster-artillery-shattering-the-immortals-chapter-32","cluster-artillery-shattering-the-immortals-chapter-30",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcluster-artillery-shattering-the-immortals-cover.jpg"]