[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-cultivating-for-a-hundred-lifetimes-to-ascension":3,"chapter-cultivating-for-a-hundred-lifetimes-to-ascension-cultivating-for-a-hundred-lifetimes-to-ascension-chapter-1289":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},194600,411,"Chapter 1289 - 698: Innate Origin Blood and Fighting Back (Part 2)","cultivating-for-a-hundred-lifetimes-to-ascension-chapter-1289",1289,"\u003Cp>Outside Emperor Jiang, the next to arrive at this place was Yellow Robe Huo Dou, followed closely by the slightly shorter Soaring Snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two arrived at the Ice Peak Ruins almost simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some brief greetings, Zhao Sheng recounted the incident of Emperor Jiang voluntarily plunging into the Blood Pool to Huo Dou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Dou scratched his head upon hearing, feeling uneasy about both staying and leaving!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they really waited for Emperor Jiang to \"emerge from the bath,\" it was unknown how long that would take.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Zhao Sheng knew it wouldn’t be long before Emperor Jiang’s fate became clear, whether alive or dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, Wuzhiqi, filled with hostility, hurriedly arrived at the ruins and successfully joined Zhao Sheng and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, upon hearing the term Innate Origin Blood, Wuzhiqi’s robes flapped without wind, unconsciously releasing a bit of terrifying aura, evidence of his inner turmoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Wuzhiqi almost lose composure, Zhao Sheng became even more certain of the unexpected value of the Innate Origin Blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Putting the Innate Origin Blood aside, Zhao Sheng was considering whether or not to \"share\" the palace ruins ahead with the three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lest we forget, besides the heartless Mad Woman Feng Xianxian, they suspected the concealment of a Lost Cave Heaven there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it. Let’s wait until Emperor Jiang comes out before making plans. That Mad Woman is unfathomably powerful; only Emperor Jiang can handle her,\" thought Zhao Sheng after a long deliberation, temporarily quitting the idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Sheng first stepped back to dodge one of the Ice Demons’ pounces, then brutally plunged his hands into the Ice Demon’s skull, easily tearing it apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he had no intention of stopping. With a shift of his body, he was amidst several more Ice Demons, quickly growing a layer of scale armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time he only defended without attacking, solely to test the sturdiness of the armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang bang bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Ice Demons bit and tore frantically, looking extremely ferocious, but none even breached the outermost layer of scale armor, leaving Zhao Sheng untouched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the test, Zhao Sheng spun like a top, his palms slashing like blades across the Ice Demons’ necks. In an instant, several heads flew up and turned into gray dust, scattering around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Huo Dou suddenly exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alarmed by the warning, Zhao Sheng instinctively retreated several miles, narrowly avoiding disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, the ground shattered, ice and rocks flying everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Sheng suddenly turned to see a giant humanoid eagle monster slowly ascending from the pit, gripping a fierce nine-foot-long bone claw with black wings flapping behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Human-faced Eagle Monster, unlike the Ice Demons, seemed to possess a certain spiritual wisdom. Seeing Zhao Sheng evade the previous charge, it showed visible annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a vigorous flap of its wings, an invisible whirlwind seemed to surround its body, and it flew swiftly as though with instantaneous movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising a brow, Zhao Sheng chose not to evade this time, clenching a fist clad with diamond-shaped scales, smashing towards the Human-faced Eagle Monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by a loud noise, two overpowering forces collided head-on,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within moments, the Human-faced Eagle Monster quickly fell back, as, against Zhao Sheng, possessing multiple rare bloodlines, it was already suppressed without striking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Wuzhiqi suddenly reminded, \"Kui Niu, stop playing! Be careful not to stir up trouble, attracting monsters beyond our handling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surrounded by a murky river, Wuzhiqi’s form seemed to be gradually sinking two mountain-sized Ice Demons below the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Zhao Sheng spread out his right hand, which was clad in scale armor, revealing sharp claws, each three feet long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Human-faced Eagle Monster hastily maneuvered its wings in front, hoping to block the overwhelming strike with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet before its plan could unfold, massive bolts of lightning struck out of nowhere, crashing down upon the Eagle Monster’s bare head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scorched agony on its forehead was enough to make it lose consciousness forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head, Zhao Sheng turned to fly towards Wuzhiqi’s position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsewhere, Huo Dou and Soaring Snake jointly defeated the last \"big guy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the Ice Peak Ruins were successfully brought under their control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Days passed in a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tremendous explosion erupted in the Ice Peak Ruins, launching ice and rock high into the air,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid this, Emperor Jiang ascended from beneath the ruins, his whole body radiating an intense spiritual flame, his presence greater than ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet sadly, his ultimate \"vision\" remained unfulfilled. The deep integration with the Treasure of Emperor Jiang meant even the Primordial Cell bore the \"imprint\" of Lord Wanxing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single imperfect drop of Innate Origin Blood could not erase the Immortal Monarch’s imprint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suspended in mid-air, Emperor Jiang seemed confident, yet his inward disappointment inclined his aura towards a darker aspect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Zhao Sheng and the four others arrived, witnessing Emperor Jiang’s foul mood, they offered only simple salutes, skipping formalities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the five regrouped, the Ice Peak Ruins suddenly collapsed entirely, leaving a bottomless pit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Say that again! What did you discover before?\" Huo Dou’s sudden shout interrupted Zhao Sheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emperor Jiang looked at Huo Dou with deep displeasure before gesturing, \"You... go on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Sheng paused briefly, then recounted from the discovery of the Platinum Platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emperor Jiang and the rest listened exceptionally attentively, missing no clues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking the time of a meal, Zhao Sheng explained the incident’s entire context in detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excited, Wuzhiqi looked eagerly at Emperor Jiang, blurting out, \"Boss, let me go ahead first. Whether it’s true or false, we’ll know right away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After listening, Emperor Jiang calmly replied, \"No need, I believe Brother Kui Niu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wuzhiqi was taken aback, while Huo Dou nodded repeatedly, \"Brother Kui Niu is honest and trustworthy, would not speak frivolously. Boss, let’s go now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emperor Jiang waved a hand, \"There’s no rush. We have exhausted substantial Heart Power. Rest here for a few more days, then proceed once fully recovered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their leader having spoken, Zhao Sheng and the four others had no objections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group rested three days before setting off anew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Zhao Sheng leading, the group quickly arrived at the ruins of the distant palace complex, a thousand miles away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing at the eerily spotless scene, Wuzhiqi felt relieved upon seeing the distant Platinum Platform standing tall, releasing a burdened heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worried earlier about severe punishment upon return, the discovery of what seemed a Grotto Heaven not only atoned their faults, but also secured their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Sheng found it odd; despite their blatant entry, why had the Mad Woman not appeared? Planning a sneak attack?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, even as they landed atop the platform, Feng Xianxian remained unseen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emperor Jiang circled the edge, finding nothing unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any findings, Brother?\" Wuzhiqi asked solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems this platform was once a portal to some ’treasure.’ But determining when this ’treasure’ will emerge requires further investigation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Concluding, Emperor Jiang decisively commanded, \"Position yourselves in four directions, stand firm, and avoid any disturbance that might disrupt my casting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Sheng and the others nodded earnestly, scattering to the platform’s four cardinal corners, their Will Fields fully extended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Concluding, Emperor Jiang decisively commanded, \"Position yourselves in four directions, stand firm, and avoid any disturbance that might disrupt my casting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Sheng and the others nodded earnestly, scattering to the platform’s four cardinal corners, their Will Fields fully extended.\u003C\u002Fp>",1231,"2026-05-29T05:57:18.235Z","2026-06-01T04:29:22.731Z",1,"novelbin.me","656cea5a874ece06fb99bb6b5b64a9aec0bf578f5664491dd048d553a052d4a7","cultivating-for-a-hundred-lifetimes-to-ascension-chapter-1290","cultivating-for-a-hundred-lifetimes-to-ascension-chapter-1288",1751,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcultivating-for-a-hundred-lifetimes-to-ascension-cover.jpg"]