[{"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-66":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},2342077,4578,"Chapter 66: Dragon Phoenix Prodigies","cluster-artillery-shattering-the-immortals-chapter-66",66,"\u003Cp>In the sunlight,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After two hours of continuous cultivation, the spiritual energy from the pill in his dantian had not yet been fully consumed, still slowly seeping out at a gentle, unhurried pace, exceedingly easy to absorb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tenfold!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding’s eyes held a look of shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Great Completion-level ‘Eagle Soaring Sword Art’ combined with cultivation pills can amplify cultivation speed tenfold—one day’s practice equals ten days of hard work.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today, I’ve finally experienced the cultivation speed of a prodigy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took some time before his turbulent heart finally calmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have five pills left—they’ll shorten the time to reach the Great Heavenly Cycle by over a month… Once these are used up, after further cultivation, I should be able to cover half of the Great Heavenly Cycle—each of the twelve regular meridians refined and nourished with a thousand lines each—then I can begin breaking through the bottleneck of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a pang of regret—the hundred-year ginseng had only been three roots, all already consumed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are multiple people watching, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This% novel {first; release, > Please! Visit {to: read!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, others have plenty of good things—must we steal everything? That’s suicide.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you for your kindness, Lord. The Four Seas Trading House can protect itself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long San was moved, and replied solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If within his power, he would lend a hand when safety could be assured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even worse, demonic sect bandits attacked Qingniu Palace’s top disciple, ‘Green Spirit Sword’ Song Qing—he escaped and exposed the incident, causing an uproar across the land.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At one moment, he opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Four Seas Trading House has always been neutral, doing business with all factions in the Jianghu—and with… him, as well. There are conflicts, but also business—both are true.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking, he revealed some information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard these demonic sect brats are fiercely loyal—they swallow poison and kill themselves the moment they’re captured. Fortunately, Qingniu Palace’s primordial experts have subdued several and are now trying to extract their origins; the truth should surface soon…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had always known this man’s character—certainly disliked such things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover, this isn’t something essential. With sufficient time, I could achieve it myself—safety is all I need. Don’t lose sight of the goal chasing trivialities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conduct matters: if the Four Seas Trading House diligently handles mundane tasks for these high-level cultivators, perhaps they’ll earn a casual favor in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he practiced, the more natural Jiang Ding felt—many insights arose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though reconciliation had occurred, that was before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words stopped just short of full exposure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only the common folk who suffered, rushing about, living and dying for the things they spoke of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding sighed softly, bowed to Long San, and thanked him for his kindness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night fell, the hour before dawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That day, beneath the Tiger Den’s mountain, there had been the same stillness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Qingniu Palace’s primordial experts truly extracted intelligence, the Marquis’s mansion would instantly become the target of the entire Jianghu. To protect itself, the other side would surely have to make a major move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As far as he knew, the Four Seas Trading House had long-standing tensions with the Marquis’s Jinlong Trading House and the murky Tiger Den.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only possible locations were all in the hands of major powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps this was the truth of the world—no true justice or righteousness, only shifting alliances and loyalties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long San remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If faced with irresistible forces, don’t resist blindly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Want it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long San looked at his calm face and no longer panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long San entered, slightly flustered, carefully closing the courtyard gate and slightly bowed: “Lord, today’s Blue Glow Butterflies have arrived—four thousand two hundred twenty-one pairs. We estimate seven more days will meet your required quantity.” Jiang Ding had not ignored this repeated kindness, and asked in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart slowly calmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding’s killing intent flared, then vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise? The Blue Glow Butterflies must still be delivered daily—this was how the other side lulled him into complacency, and wouldn’t act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this major matter must align with righteous principles—this man clearly valued that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll see it done for you, Lord!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding said coolly: “Huang Deyou and the other few clerks—take them to the Four Seas Trading House today. Just ensure they have food to eat from now on; don’t cover up any crimes or embezzlement.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Deyou entered to pay respects, received Jiang Ding’s confirmation, organized today’s specimens, then left with the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several days ago, people began appearing on Luanban Street—tea drinkers, vendors, shopkeepers—all with hidden qi cultivation techniques, elite inner qi cultivators, far too refined to be sent by minor factions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ZOOM! Jiang Ding ignored all this—the talisman sword rose before him, dancing in the sunlight, glowing brightly; occasionally triggered, it revealed a brilliant sword shadow, vanishing within a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This ‘Great Radiance Sword Art’ was unquestionably a flying sword scripture—no wonder he’d always felt off, awkward, no matter how he practiced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>DONG DONG DONG! Long San’s knock was always heavier than Huang Deyou’s—this time, even more urgent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long San showed emotion—true character reveals itself in hardship; this lord still thought of him under such circumstances—he was truly a man of feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking, he lowered his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small grocery shop, open for months, now returned to its original quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, if enough price was paid, this young hero might be persuaded to devote effort to resolving their critical matter—betrayal was unlikely, and his value to the Four Seas Trading House was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still held great goodwill toward this young hero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After collecting today’s Blue Glow Butterflies and specimens, Jiang Ding did not light a lamp—he sat cross-legged on the spot, continuously digesting the delicate threads of spiritual energy from the pills, refining and nourishing his meridians with extreme efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scenario was unlikely—these men were all native Dongling residents, with nothing extraordinary or worth coveting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief hesitation, he clenched his teeth: “Your neighborhood…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long San bowed slightly and took his leave, taking Huang Deyou and the others with him, saying the Trading House had business to attend to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Help me with something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Many prodigies on the Dragon Phoenix List have been attacked within these few days—assailants are mostly groups of fifteen to sixteen black-clad men, mostly inner qi cultivators. Over twenty Dragon Phoenix List prodigies have vanished.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of all factions, only the Marquis’s mansion had a strong demand for talented inner qi cultivators—no self-deception possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man’s character was beyond reproach—perhaps a rival to mock, but as a partner, he was deeply reassuring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not drive him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is the Four Seas Trading House in danger? Do you need help?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord, a major incident has occurred in the Jianghu these past few days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The truth will surface soon? Alas!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the drone’s perspective, a force of a hundred heavily armored warriors—many of them inner qi cultivators—advanced toward this place, formation tight and orderly, footsteps silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the dozen or so inner qi cultivators monitoring this area stepped forward to greet them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let it be so.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding cast one final glance at the small courtyard where he’d spent months—his first home in this other world—then stepped lightly, his figure vanishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1218,"2026-06-20T23:34:14.007Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","8d03e78328a2b5c48d40ae8aed578b9519909c4979503cfb1c1748306fb0fe84","cluster-artillery-shattering-the-immortals-chapter-67","cluster-artillery-shattering-the-immortals-chapter-65",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcluster-artillery-shattering-the-immortals-cover.jpg"]