[{"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-1576":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},1123931,1453,"Chapter 1576: 1341 special channel Miao Tinglian encounters the demoness again_2","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1576",1576,"\u003Cp>Bai Ye said with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some things you just know if you think about them, but his odds of winning aren't high on the surface.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But in reality, who can say for certain?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can't afford to mess with such a person, and neither can Manlong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Brother Jiang is actually quite easy to talk to, we've been dealing with him smoothly these years,\" Lian Qin said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, as long as you're friendly to him, things go smoothly. He isn't one to cause trouble, but whoever offends him will definitely regret it, like me,\" Bai Ye said with a bitter smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren't for a moment's misjudgment back then, I wouldn't be in this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, when is the challenge?\" Bai Ye asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next month, the beginning of November, not many days left,\" Lian Qin said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where will it be?\" Bai Ye asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's said to be just a regular arena, no special place was chosen,\" Lian Qin replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Bai Ye felt that was more like it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That person probably doesn't need special external aids.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent is no simple matter, but how complicated, he is unsure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, it must be one of those people from the Sect Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After knowing about the challenge, the Cliff of Broken Hearts was abuzz.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Chou was a bit surprised, and somewhat excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He came up to Jiang Hao and said somewhat incoherently: \"Senior Brother is going to become the top disciple... Senior Brother is going to be the top disciple... Senior Brother is challenging the top disciple?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao looked at him and simply nodded: \"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then our branch is going to have...\" Cheng Chou looked around, making sure it was okay, then continued in a low voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two top disciples from the Cliff of Broken Hearts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire sect's twelve main branches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not every branch has a top disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, there are only ten top disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now the Cliff of Broken Hearts is poised to have two, which naturally excites people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, many also realize why Jiang Hao suddenly began explaining about cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turns out it was for the Blood Wish Path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And everyone is willing to contribute their Blood Wishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That way, can't people say that Senior Brother Jiang became the top disciple partly due to their merit?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without their Blood Wishes, it wouldn't be easy for Senior Brother Jiang to become the top disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he's not yet the top disciple, there are always people who think about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then the days went by, one after the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news of the challenge for the position of top disciple soon spread throughout the entire sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senior Sister Zhou Chan even sought out Jiang Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was somewhat admiring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao, however, shook his head and said: \"Senior Sister Zhou Chan is even more remarkable, already at the early stage of the Return to Void.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Chan doesn't seem diligent, but even so, her progress isn't much different from Han Ming's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It should be slightly slower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there isn't much of a difference afterwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, realms are one thing, strength is another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a real fight, Han Ming would definitely have the advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's just unknown which of the two will ascend first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, sometimes opportunity plays an important role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, I am no match for Junior Brother,\" Zhou Chan said with a smile, looking at Jiang Hao: \"But Junior Brother really hasn't changed one bit in a hundred years. Most people would show some changes over such a time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Brother's gaze is still so pure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like an ancient well without ripples.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think Junior Brother might really succeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao said with a smile: \"Thank you for your kind words, Senior Sister. In fact, many people haven't changed either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They're as bad as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm not much different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only that I don't bear ill will towards others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And someone like Senior Sister Zhou Chan certainly wouldn't harbor any malice either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Chan, who can discern good and evil, would naturally feel that he has never changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As November approached,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>many rumors began to circulate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying that Jiang Hao didn't deserve to be the top disciple, saying that he simply relied on the Blood Wish Path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could someone without a future, not relying on their own cultivation, possibly become a top disciple?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These voices were numerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes Cheng Chou would even feel angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he did nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he sought out Jiang Hao, who merely responded with a serene smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This reminded him of what his Senior Brother once said to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These voices are doomed to be buried by the years, not worth caring about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he also ignored them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Senior Sister Miao Tinglian was not so easy to deal with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She fought and defeated whoever she encountered, and no one could beat her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if she couldn't win, there was Mu Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Qi, at the peak of the Return to Void Realm, had no match in their age category except for the top ten disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the voices against Jiang Hao eventually dwindled, and more and more people began to accuse Miao Tinglian and Mu Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One day, Jiang Hao saw them being called by their master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they came out, Miao Tinglian even made a special trip to find him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They say he's really a lucky star.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems he won't be punished after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao simply replied indifferently, \"Does Senior Sister then repay kindness with ingratitude?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Youth is ignorant of the good in companionship,\" Miao Tinglian said disdainfully, \"You'll understand later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beginning of November.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day to challenge for the top disciple position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today the entire sect was on high alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Challenging for the top disciple position was a major event, naturally, no problems could arise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundred Flowers Lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly Note Sect sat in the pavilion, staring into the distance, pondering unknown thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's the beginning of November.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She murmured to herself and gently rose to her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's been a while since I've gone out for a stroll.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder if that person is still keeping count.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As her words fell, she took a step forward, and in an instant, vanished from the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she reappeared, she was already on a small path within the Heavenly Note Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were people hurrying along the path, but they quickly made way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All because Heavenly Note Sect manifested on this path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no one noticed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry, let's get a good spot. The challenge for the top disciple doesn't happen often,\" a seemingly strong middle-aged man urged, \"The last challenge was during the previous one; we mustn't miss it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many years ago was the last one?\" a young disciple inquired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eighty years? Anyway, it's been a long time, hurry up, or we won't get a good spot,\" the middle-aged man urged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly Note Sect also walked on the road, occasionally overhearing others discussing the upcoming battle for the top disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Hao is nothing but trash from the Blood Wish Path, he can't possibly win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why can't he? I know Senior Brother Jiang's strength; just listening to him expound on doctrines reveals his depth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're just blinded by your blood wish for him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, this blood wish nonsense is your own fantasy, you wouldn't understand even if I explained,\" one person retorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly Note Sect paid no attention, simply noting that someone was calculating her fate again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It shouldn't take long for them to come looking for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then took up a high position and watched the distant arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment, there was no one on the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there were many people around, some even standing in the sky on their swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Qi's residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miao Tinglian was frantically making calculations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She originally planned to watch her junior brother's challenge match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, suddenly, a stroke of inspiration struck her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt it was an opportune moment to calculate a marital connection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, she glimpsed something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Mu Qi was also frowning, exerting all his strength to sustain the divine item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They, as a couple, were still too weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, they wouldn't be in such a difficult situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, when the divine item could almost no longer bear the strain,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miao Tinglian suddenly opened her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excitedly, she exclaimed, \"I've calculated it, my husband, let's go find her right away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then took Mu Qi's hand and dashed outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their efforts had not been in vain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the second time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One more try, and they would be able to bring that person before Jiang Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, Jiang Hao would surely be dumbstruck, begging for her help to facilitate a match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the closer they got to their destination, the more Miao Tinglian found it odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Strange,\" she murmured in puzzlement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's strange?\" Mu Qi inquired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is it in this direction?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why shouldn't it be this direction?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The challenge for the top disciple is known throughout the sect, and since she is a member of the sect, isn't it normal for her to be curious and be nearby?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you're saying she's here for our junior brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More than likely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Miao Tinglian's face lit up with excitement, \"Then that makes it even easier to discuss, right? If junior brother wins later, can we invite her over?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Qi pondered for a moment, then shook his head, \"It's hard to tell, ask her at the time. But I feel it won't be easy; since she said three times, she likely won't readily agree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miao Tinglian didn't mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would see when the time came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, she arrived at the edge of the forest, where there was a higher location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Qi stopped and said, \"I won't go over there; it wouldn't be convenient with me around while you two talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miao Tinglian nodded and then said, \"Watch me persuade her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Miao Tinglian moved forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, she saw a woman in a red and white dress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked like an immortal from heaven, making everything around her seem dull by comparison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Approaching her made one feel a sense of inferiority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, Miao Tinglian stepped forward and said, \"Is the fairy guard also here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1715,"2026-06-03T11:46:33.111Z","2026-06-03T11:46:38.521Z",1,"novelbin.me","0c4580e871560ecc64938398a8f5763fc1e7b89d1d21f4b27fc820989ce1cb14","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1577","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1575",2139,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-cover.jpg"]