[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams":3,"chapter-crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-chapter-458":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams",{"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},1472946,1921,"Chapter 458 - 218: Punishment (Part 4)","crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-chapter-458",458,"\u003Cp>\"In these two years, I can also guide you on some Sword Intent and the specifics of reaching the Sword Immortal Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Shen Wen’an was quite tempted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, after hesitating for a moment, he spoke, \"The Spirit Crystals on me need to be sent back home immediately, so that Chongming and the others can quickly improve their strength...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This matter can be easily settled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Lingshan displayed a strange smile on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the barrier between Danzhou and Yangnao Land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wen’an arrived controlling his sword, and indeed saw that the Old Man with a Conical Hat was still sitting cross-legged on the boulder as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slightly cupped his hands in salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Man with a Conical Hat slowly raised his head and chuckled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you taken care of everything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"About to head back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wen’an cautiously cupped his hands and said, \"Not quite, junior just came to have a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have a look?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Man with a Conical Hat showed some confusion, and just as he was about to speak, he noticed a figure suddenly appear at the barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newcomer was Shen Chongming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he crossed the barrier, Shen Chongming noticed his third uncle, Shen Wen’an, and the Old Man with a Conical Hat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, in the Communication Stone message, Shen Wen’an had already explained the general identity of this old man to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon meeting now, Shen Chongming was visibly a bit nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a terrifying strong practitioner suspected to be in the Nascent Soul Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Needless to say a breath, even a glance from him might be enough to kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After respectfully cupping his hands, Shen Chongming came over to Shen Wen’an’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon this meeting of uncle and nephew, Shen Wen’an wasted no words and directly handed over the Storage Bag containing seven hundred Spirit Crystals and the Soul-Slaying Sword Secret Skill among other items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take these things and go back as soon as possible. Tell your grandfather that Third Uncle will stay in Danzhou for two years, seeking a way out for our Shen Family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What needed to be said, I left in a Jade Scroll.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Shen Chongming nodded, he did not dare to linger, only said, \"Third Uncle, take care,\" and then promptly entered the barrier and disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene left the Old Man with a Conical Hat on the nearby boulder a bit stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh... heh heh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of surprise, the old man couldn’t help but shake his head with a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You young one, truly know how to exploit loopholes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Shen Wen’an appeared a bit nervous and respectfully cupped his hands, \"Senior only said that no cultivator is allowed to pass the barrier; this action by junior should not be against your will, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Man with a Conical Hat, smiling, quietly watched him for a moment and then nodded slightly, \"Naturally, it’s not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Having let you exploit a loophole, this old man’s dignity feels a bit tarnished, so there must be some form of punishment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Shen Wen’an’s heart sank, yet he dared not make any move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew very well that with the old man’s strength capable of killing Golden Core Realm cultivators with a single finger, he could not escape from him no matter what.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he mentioned only punishment and not taking his life, complying might mean no harm would come. Rebelling, however, could provoke displeasure and truly end him here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please mete out your punishment, Senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wen’an respectfully cupped his hands, his stance sincerely earnest and obedient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Man with a Conical Hat looked at him with a smiling gaze, showing no trace of anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You little guy indeed...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, I’ll punish you by having you accompany this old man for a game of chess for the next six months.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a slight thought, the Old Man with a Conical Hat gently waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a chess table and a cushion appeared atop the boulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Shen Wen’an could react, he felt a force restraining everything about him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body uncontrollably flew towards the boulder and landed on the cushion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, he finally understood how insignificant his prideful strength was in the face of this Old Man with a Conical Hat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other party made no deliberate actions, yet easily subdued all of his abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If killing intent was truly stirred, not even a finger would need to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior, this junior does not understand the Chess Dao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After landing on the cushion and regaining control of his body, Shen Wen’an did not entertain any thought of escaping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don’t understand, you must learn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The great path has three thousand ways; the Chess Dao is by no means restricted merely to the confines of a small chessboard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three hundred and sixty-one points, representing life and death, fortune and misfortune, cause and effect, transformation...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Each chess piece represents your choices, interests, and foresight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A cultivator, understanding gains and losses, discerning choices, knowing self-interest, can achieve the great path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve digressed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a slight smile, he picked up a white jade chess piece and placed it on one of the points on the board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For a chess player, Qi is life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where there is Qi, there is life; this piece surrounded by Qi represents thriving life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his hand and took four black stones from the chess box before Shen Wen’an, placing them around the white piece.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With the Qi gone, this white piece loses its vitality, marking a path to death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Chess Player must always be aware of their own vitality and retreating path, making key choices to step beyond immediate gains and losses to oversee the bigger picture.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unclear whether the Old Man with a Conical Hat truly was very bored or if there was another intention as he began to slowly lecture the basics of the Chess Dao to the novice Shen Wen’an.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wen’an understood that for the next six months, he would likely face monotonous days, with no alternative but to apply himself diligently in learning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunshui City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon returning to Black Water Pavilion, Shen Chongming suddenly noticed a long-missed and familiar figure seated in front of his grandfather, Shen Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was momentarily stunned, then joyfully approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing slowly turned around, seeing his son with a face full of joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard from your grandfather that you went to Danzhou?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Chongming nodded, seating himself cross-legged on the cushion on the other side of the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How was it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you meet that mysterious strong practitioner?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan asked in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a day prior, Shen Wen’an, far away in Danzhou, suddenly sent a message via Communication Stone.\u003C\u002Fp>",1136,"2026-06-06T03:07:11.939Z",1,"novelbin.me","e7274223cb693155c11f02b097de150ef119338c3302604efcf6407304650647","crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-chapter-459","crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-chapter-457",587,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcrafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-cover.jpg"]