[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness":3,"chapter-cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1543":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Cultivating In Secret Beside A Demoness",{"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},1124045,1453,"Chapter 1543: Chapter 1325 Is the Demoness Good_2","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1543",1543,"\u003Cp>Walking on the road, I felt the darkness within enveloping me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even with a heart as dark as mine, there was a line I wouldn't cross.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I always adhered to that line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I never hesitated to kill those who deserved it, and I never touched those who didn't, unless it was absolutely necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that doesn't mean innocent people haven't died because of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, I wouldn't let that constrain me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ultimately, what I needed to consider first was whether I could survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could only consider the survival of others once I ensured my own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So I never thought of myself as a good person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because in many people's eyes, I'm a bona fide villain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for whether my actions saved people, I didn't care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't need others' gratitude nor did I mind their hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's just the way the world is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If kindness became a blade that bound me, then I would no longer be sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I would sooner or later die on the roadside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's why I would step aside for those righteous people, I wouldn't take the opportunities meant for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for their divine items, I would gladly offer them up with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the endless darkness that wanted to devour me could never fully succeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao sensed the state of his own heart, treading on the pathway beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As still as if sitting in the center of the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As clear as a mirror suspended high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My heart and my deeds are as clear as a bright mirror, my actions never cause me shame,\" Jiang Hao said with a light smile, looking ahead, \"Senior, you underestimate people, such feeble means cannot stop a junior like me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you get in here? Even the one who came with you should not have been able to enter,\" a voice emerged from the darkness, originating from the direction of a growing light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao knew who he was referring to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just smiled and said, \"That person doesn't need to come in; it's enough that I'm here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is your relationship with her?\" the light grew brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao stepped toward that light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon he stepped into the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, he saw a vast palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the palace, a cyan-colored gargantuan dragon spiraled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each of its scales was imbued with strength, covered with the aura of ages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also exuded a hint of a declining state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ancestral Dragon's senior?\" Jiang Hao asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why ask what you already know? It seems insincere,\" said the Ancestral Dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's true,\" Jiang Hao nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are traces of her strength on your body,\" the Ancestral Dragon curiously remarked, \"Are you her disciple?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Jiang Hao shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought so, how could a disciple achieve so much? I even sense traces of the great path,\" the Ancestral Dragon said with a nonchalant smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are a genius, an absolute genius, I even detect all sorts of unimaginable auras.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such as that item from the dragon race, and the item from before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've encountered them both, and yet you're still alive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truly remarkable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With such abilities, no wonder she values you so highly, even paving the way of the great path for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So young, so outstanding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao faced the person before him with an even expression, \"Senior, what you say isn't correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, the Ancestral Dragon was somewhat astonished, \"What did I say that was incorrect? Are you saying you're not a genius? Or not outstanding enough?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you as a human too self-effacing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words could also be heard by those outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But many didn't understand what the two were talking about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Mr. Tao could only guess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't fully comprehend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only one who could understand was Heavenly Note Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That person was talking about her, saying she paved the way of the great path for Jiang Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Jiang Hao was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't pave the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she couldn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only those who knew could understand just how unfathomable that person was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With three Heavenly Fate Misfortune Pearls in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood in the Karma Vortex but could break out with extreme force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ascended at seventy, achieved Heavenly Immortal status at eighty-two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason why he is a Heavenly Immortal is not because he lacks sufficient understanding to break through the path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But because his cultivation speed couldn't keep up with his understanding of the path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could pave the way of the great path for such a person?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Jiang Hao looked at the Ancestral Dragon's Heart, maintaining his calm:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The senior said I am a genius, but I'm actually not,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My innate talents are average; I've just been lucky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I was weak, she appeared, teaching me the Killing Technique and Extreme Techniques. When in danger, she would buy me time, carry me away when injured, and lend a hand when threatened by various powerful beings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Her willingness to do so much wasn't because of my qualities, but because... she's good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao, looking into the Ancestral Dragon's heart, said calmly, \"Some things are not what we deserve, but what others bestow upon us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the instant these words fell, the Heavenly Note Sect, who had originally been listening to the conversation calmly, was suddenly taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing at the location of the Ancestral Dragon's Heart for a moment, she cast her eyes down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her previously indifferent gaze grew more complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But nobody knew what she was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But surely, it wasn't coldness or sadness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's good?\" The Ancestral Dragon, laughing, said, \"If that's what you think, then so be it, but what brings you to me this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Revenge,\" Jiang Hao stated plainly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really are direct,\" The Ancestral Dragon sneered, then, with True Dragon Swings its Tail, launched an attack at Jiang Hao, \"Then, let me see what you are made of.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A genius is a genius, but have you reached the apex yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the Ancestral Dragon launch a sudden attack, Jiang Hao laughed, \"Does it matter to you whether I have reached the top or not? The outcome will be the same.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao gently lifted his hand and threw out a palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This palm could dissipate lifeblood and dismantle the True Dragon's Might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The palm technique met the True Dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Jiang Hao was repelled five steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Ancestral Dragon's tail was flung away as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This force surprised the Ancestral Dragon, \"The Dragon Suppressing Technique? The Heavenly Book of Inheritance in your hands?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does it matter?\" Jiang Hao took a step forward, his palm technique surging, piercing through the Dragon's Might, suppressing lifeblood, \"Whether The Heavenly Book of Inheritance is in my hands or not, the outcome today is inevitable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not simply resign yourself to being the defeated?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arrogance, pure arrogance,\" the Ancestral Dragon spoke with an icy voice. \"Throughout history, I have seen countless people. During the Human Emperor's era, the strong were unmatched, but never have I seen such arrogance as yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you could see them, I wonder if you would still be so arrogant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao struck with a palm that was equal in power to the Ancestral Dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then followed up, his palm technique growing faster and faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His bold laughter echoed, \"I don't regret not meeting the ancients, I regret that the ancients didn't have the chance to meet me at my most haughty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancestral Dragon was astounded, having seen the arrogant but never the likes of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he rallied the last of his strength to strike back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not enough, even if you know the Dragon Suppressing Technique, so what?\" The Ancestral Dragon's confidence surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not enough?\" In an instant, Jiang Hao brought out the Blood Prohibition Stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a flash, the power of lifeblood was suppressed, and the True Dragon's power began to stagnate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing this object, the Ancestral Dragon was incredibly shocked, \"You actually brought that thing here? Impossible, the new era has just begun; how could you have obtained it so soon? Even if you knew where it was, you couldn't have taken it out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior, times have changed.\" Jiang Hao, wielding the Ancient and Modern Battle Halberd, merged it with the Dragon Suppressing Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the Black-Yellow Curse appeared, and the mark of the Mountain and Sea Seal was shown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, everyone heard the Ancestral Dragon's roars of rage, but soon those roars weakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancestral Dragon was suppressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Ao Hai found it hard to believe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who exactly is this person?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is he so formidable?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Ancestral Dragon is no match for him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Tao was somewhat bewildered, the Heavenly Book of Inheritance, the Blood Prohibition Stone, that person actually possessed them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that, indeed, it was someone from Jing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The likelihood was too great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancestral Dragon was suppressed, and the onlookers were somewhat surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone felt that the might of the dragon race had been severely weakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This matter was probably coming to an end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the Heavenly Note Sect knew that this was just the beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While everyone covertly rejoiced that the Ancestral Dragon's Heart had been subdued, a voice came from within once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the Ancestral Dragon, having calmed himself, \"You've won, but what of it? I can no longer interfere with the outside, but I can still sense what I want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That item is rather special to you, isn't it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pity you can't kill me, nor can you stop me from giving a certain guidance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though I can't personally lead them, giving a rough direction is not impossible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, as long as they are brought back, I can still distinguish them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, you who are arrogantly disregarding warriors of both ancient and modern times, what can you do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or do you plan to wait until you reach the pinnacle of the great path to come and defeat me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you wait?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm asking for the monthly pass!!!!\u003C\u002Fp>",1671,"2026-06-03T11:46:36.654Z","2026-06-03T11:46:32.358Z",1,"novelbin.me","3aafcee1639cb8e2a7bd8e496d7710e798b534824f8b86674063b6565004e621","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1544","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1542",2139,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-cover.jpg"]