[{"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-1581":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},1123937,1453,"Chapter 1581: Chapter 1344: Demoness: I heard you've been telling everyone I'm dead?","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1581",1581,"\u003Cp>In the courtyard of Ku Wu Chang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao bowed his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing what his master said, he was somewhat surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had thought the earlier mention of a meeting would likely be with Elder Baizhi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected it to be with the actual Sect Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For over a hundred years, no disciple had ever met the Sect Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden request for a meeting seemed quite extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This caused Jiang Hao to become nervous, unsure of the Sect Master's intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had assumed that the other was either gravely injured or dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought it prudent to avoid them, yet unexpectedly he was now expected to meet them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Normally, the emergence of a new top disciple wouldn't warrant such attention from the Sect Master,\" Ku Wu Chang said to Jiang Hao, \"Do you know where the Sect Master intends to meet you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where?\" Jiang Hao asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were a common place, his master wouldn't have asked like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hundred Flowers Lake.\" Ku Wu Chang looked at Jiang Hao seriously, \"This place, apart from Elder Baizhi, no other sect member has ever gone there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao was shocked in his heart, no one had ever gone up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now that he had just become the top disciple, he was expected to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the Sect Master had some ulterior motive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn't know what she was plotting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Jiang Hao knew that the Sect Master was different from others, she must know something about him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather, know something about the people behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he needed to be cautious in his response, as any slightest mistake could lead to a great crisis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, he was not yet sure about the Sect Master's cultivation level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing that would be somewhat reassuring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could sense it when he went there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes it was possible to perceive the traces of the Dao, and thereby analyze the other's strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, are you implying that the Sect Master actually has a deeper meaning?\" Jiang Hao asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Ku Wu Chang nodded and said to the man in front of him, \"A place only Elder Baizhi can go, do you know what that implies?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ku Wu Chang took a deep breath and said, \"Elder Baizhi is the Acting Sect Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did they want me to become the Sect Master? Jiang Hao was shocked internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was absolutely not acceptable; becoming the top disciple was supposed to bring tranquility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be Sect Master would mean endless exhaustion and vulnerability to targeting from others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Branch Masters of the sect, strong individuals from other sects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dangerous and tiring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Definitely not the best choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When you go, don't speak carelessly. Observe more, think more, otherwise you might fall into a trap without realizing it,\" Ku Wu Chang advised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao nodded, \"Thank you, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After learning the exact time of the meeting, Jiang Hao left the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned to the Spirit Herb Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao was silent for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The greatest crisis since his initiation was approaching; if not handled well, he might not be able to stay here anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sect Master asking him to go to Hundred Flowers Lake at this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It definitely wasn't a simple meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since receiving the Desolate Sea Pearl, Jiang Hao knew she was aware of many things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, after receiving the latter part of the Nine Heavenly Battle Armors,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he realized the Nine Heavenly Battle Armors now had the potential to be indestructible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All signs indicated that the Sect Master had some measure of his cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was uncertain how much she actually knew,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but this time, it was probable that she wanted him to do something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps, take his place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A well-cultivated fruit always attracts those who wish to pluck it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother, when will you personally go to return the favor?\" Cheng Chou suddenly came over and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to start returning favors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those unreciprocated needed to be informed of something, otherwise they were left anxiously waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao had planned to visit these people in the next few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they were senior brothers and sisters who had never troubled him over the years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without them, there would have been much difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was appropriate to go sooner rather than later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But plans couldn't keep up with changes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, there might be a conflict with the Sect Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Going would just show that his relationship with them was not bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In doing so, he might actually harm them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next month,\" Jiang Hao replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So late?\" Cheng Chou was a bit surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, later, I need to prepare,\" Jiang Hao said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should we delay the return as well?\" Cheng Chou asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao shook his head, \"No need, just continue arranging it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wouldn't affect anything, so there was no need to delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing else happened afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao lived his days peacefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sect also changed with him becoming the top disciple; the position wasn't immovable, effort could change everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outcome of the universe wasn't determined, both you and I could be dark horses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mid-November.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao looked at his panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, he began seclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao walked out of the courtyard, appearing no different from before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his aura was more stable, and his divine light more reserved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All changes, only Jiang Hao could see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Jiang Hao]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Age: One hundred fifteen]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cultivation: Heavenly Immortal Perfection]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cultivation Method: Heavenly Sound Hundred Revolutions, Hong Meng Heart Sutra]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Divine Might: Daily Appraisal, Clear and Pure Heart, Reappearance of the Hidden Spirit, Divine Might, Revival of Withered Tree, Heavenly Cauldron, Indestructible Vajra, Myriad Nature Forest]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lifeblood: 0\u002F100 (Cannot cultivate)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cultivation: 0\u002F100 (Cannot cultivate)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Divine Might: 2\u002F3 (Cannot acquire)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had successfully advanced to Heavenly Immortal Perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He succeeded on the first day of seclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process went smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His understanding of the Dao was sufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was uncertain if he would become a True Immortal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, one needed recognition for comprehending the Dao to advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had he already been recognized?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt nothing special.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just felt as though he had broken through a mirror and entered within,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but he couldn't find the answer he was looking for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether he could become a True Immortal, Jiang Hao himself was not sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pity that the blue bubbles accumulated too slowly; only after a dozen more years would he know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he succeeded, then as a True Immortal, he would reach the pinnacle of strength in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Encountering Ao Shi next time would not be as difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>",1104,"2026-06-03T11:46:33.111Z","2026-06-03T11:46:38.521Z",1,"novelbin.me","eec136e870105791872215444f9abfced89d15fed54853fd5d38d24384d2be92","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1582","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1580",2139,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-cover.jpg"]