[{"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-76":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},2342087,4578,"Chapter 76: Chizhou","cluster-artillery-shattering-the-immortals-chapter-76",76,"\u003Cp>This... is quite an interesting cultural custom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding tilted his head, thinking for a long while, before realizing this was their nickname for him—just like “Flying Tiger of Dongshan,” “Tiger Descending the Mountain,” “Mixed Gold Blade,” and others; nearly every notable figure in the martial world had one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things like “Dream Eater” or “Sword Demon”—completely mismatched with him, and he had no idea what basis they were founded on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the young man in blue robes, just as he had appeared before her in moments of peril months ago, Gong Caiyu couldn’t help but tear up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a short time, her father was gone, her home was gone; she had just begun to pour her grief into the Seven Strings Gate, and suddenly, everything was gone again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the drone’s perspective, the clustered dots of torchlight scattered and withdrew toward the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding fell silent for a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem is, all of these are white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This % novel {first; release, > Please! Visit {to: read!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I... I want to go to Yuejing, to see if I can rescue my mother,” Gong Caiyu wiped her eyes with her hand. “Also, Uncle Ziteng gave me a treasure map—he said it leads to a secret vault set by our founding ancestor. If we can find it, perhaps we can revive the Seven Strings Gate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gong Caiyu followed closely behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You said it yourself!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Gong, I suggest your attire be as simple as possible, and stick to common colors like gray, blue, or blue-green.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still argued: “When traveling the martial world, you must conceal your identity—you’re far too eye-catching; others will spot you at once.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the clothing shop, Gong Caiyu tried on one outfit after another: coarse hemp garments, female martial attire, ruqun skirts, and aoqun dresses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know how to comfort her; any words seemed hollow against her experiences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding thought for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gong Caiyu instructed the shopkeeper to wrap up another white outfit of a different style, paid, then picked up a white male-style long robe, hopeful: “Young Master, I think this one suits you perfectly—you’ll look wonderful in it...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are your plans?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The memory of the Dongling Prefecture and its counties launching massive manhunts for wandering martial artists had not faded one bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding shook his head and stepped out of the shop, silently cultivating and nurturing the fine branches of his twelve regular meridians outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many spat in hatred: “In my view, why bother investigating further? Nine out of ten times, the attacks and captures of so many Dragon-Feng List heroes were carried out by the Marquis of Zhendong. All the orthodox sects should unite and exterminate him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many martial artists instantly paled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked together for over ten hours through mountain trails, crossed Dongling Mountain, and finally encountered another small town—no concealment, they walked straight in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, she chose a white ruqun, with two small buns and silk ribbons atop her head; her round, baby-fat face, long ink-black hair reaching her waist, looked adorably innocent. The shopkeeper and many customers couldn’t help but stare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a bustling town, situated along both sides of the Dongling Mountain trade route, where merchants and travelers often rested. Since the Tiger’s Den vanished, even more people had come here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secret vault beneath the earth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s faces turned solemn, voices lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about this one?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master, what do you think of this outfit?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t agree, but didn’t think it was wrong either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long wait, Gong Caiyu finally emerged, wearing a black wide-brimmed hat with a veil; without a word, she tried to place another hat—without a veil—on Jiang Ding’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the Four Prefectures of Dongzhou, you’ve all seen the city guards outside Dongling Prefecture—they’re out of breath just standing there collecting entrance fees!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only the army, but even experts above Xiantian level posed grave danger—more hidden, harder to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding ignored her. He weaved through alleys, walked straight into a bustling teahouse, ordered a pot of tea, and closed his eyes to rest. “How is that impossible? I just came from Dongling Prefecture—black-armored soldiers poured out endlessly, stretching for miles without end. Do you think all those troops went out for fun?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look, it fits perfectly, Young Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps this was the fate of martial world youths in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mortal lives are brief, and martial artists constantly face danger—any moment, they might fall in the martial world. Thus, a culture of seizing pleasure while one can has its own logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gong Caiyu said seriously: “Mother said white reveals dirt, so you won’t get sick. Also, a woman’s life is already so short—no matter what, you must remain beautiful always.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding didn’t believe a secret vault set by a Xiantian or even a Grandmaster could last a thousand years—it was probably just an excuse the “Iron Hawk” gave her to flee quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This one...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>News from Dongling Prefecture might spread; this identity and appearance were no longer suitable. I wonder if the Banyan Network has anything to alter one’s appearance...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Various martial artists discussed among themselves, offering all kinds of suggestions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stepped onto the martial path, fought and killed to gain lofty status, lived in silk and jade without producing anything—yet the sole price was that when they weakened or were targeted by stronger martial artists, they became the ones to be plundered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They won’t believe it—a mere Marquis’s household couldn’t possibly have such power. Why not report this as rebellion?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding didn’t want to inquire further, and asked softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, vigilance couldn’t be lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gong Caiyu nodded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Marquis of Zhendong has risen in rebellion...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the teahouse, everyone was talking about this news; the once-celebrated tales of martial heroes or Dragon-Feng List changes were ignored entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then we’re heading the same way for a stretch—let’s travel together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dongling Mountain Range spans several southeastern prefectures; the only passage between Dongzhou and Chizhou is this mountain trail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pata!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding decided to travel with her for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Impossible—he’s a marquis, his ancestors were among the Twelve Heavenly Cloud Generals of the founding emperor—how could he...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gong Caiyu’s body trembled, instinctively halting her hand just before it reached his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding glanced at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he was lost in thought, a wide-brimmed hat settled over his head, partially obscuring his eyes; if he lowered his head slightly, it could fully block others’ view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you mean we can’t stay in Dongzhou anymore?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gong Caiyu nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I only need one outfit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shopkeeper’s wife covered her mouth, stifling a laugh, and didn’t come over to disturb them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, they had entered Chizhou territory—significantly safer now; at least the Marquis of Zhendong couldn’t just summon his army to surround and kill them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a world without strict or fair order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I bet within no time, all five prefectures of Dongzhou will bear the Tang surname!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were people with homes or business ties in Dongzhou; other martial artists turned to another topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you heard? Two of the Four Great Beauties of the martial world—the Eighteenth-ranked Dragon-Feng List beauty, ‘Ice Glass Immortal’ Long Xiuyun, and the Nineteenth-ranked, ‘Clear River Immortal’ Chen Xi—are dueling in Chizhong Prefecture in three days, to determine their rankings.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beauty. Duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two words instantly seized the instinctive attention of a large crowd of martial artists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1248,"2026-06-20T23:34:14.007Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ab4687383c93c05345fc76196fe3fbd72627780050331c0d78eaa3600d032592","cluster-artillery-shattering-the-immortals-chapter-77","cluster-artillery-shattering-the-immortals-chapter-75",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcluster-artillery-shattering-the-immortals-cover.jpg"]