[{"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-1626":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},1123828,1453,"Chapter 1626: Chapter 1367 Saint Bandits: What is your relationship?","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1626",1626,"\u003Cp>Great strength surged within the high skies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dao intents converged from all directions, shaking heaven and earth with their power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mountains crumbled, space distorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Powerful beings were waging a life and death battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indistinguishable, inextricable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a time, it was even harder to discern a victor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet above the Heavenly Note Sect, the path to immortality opened, its seven-colored radiance illuminating the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those unaware could only assume someone was battling for a person of great fortune to ascend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old smoke man at the Immortal Gazing Platform thought just so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held no thoughts of drawing closer to the unique and outstanding person's ascension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was content to watch from a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, he felt the combatants were being somewhat petty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, when they suddenly stopped, he didn't know why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon he felt something was amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are they fighting so fiercely?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old smoke man was astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a drag on his pipe, he voiced his confusion:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It wasn't like this just now, and why fight so fiercely?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to stop the Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment from succeeding in ascension, hurry up and intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't stop them now, won't they succeed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my, why are they fighting further and further away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this because they are being forced away by the Bright Moon Sect?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Afraid that their great power will affect the Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he watched, the stranger the old smoke man found it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was also enjoying the spectacle; it was, after all, quite interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such force, the impact is enormous, are they intending to knock their brains out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For just great fortune, what's the use in obtaining a bit, let alone all of it? It doesn't necessarily mean one can progress any further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why resort to such an intense struggle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's as if they're contending for the Tao itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head, the old smoke man felt he was growing old, unlike these young ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no such ambitions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he made a note of what he saw today. Next time someone asks, he could share a thing or two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let those youngsters know, he has witnessed many storms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these thoughts, the old smoke man took another puff of his pipe, continuing to be a spectator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly Note Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the courtyard where Jiang Hao resided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the fluctuations of power outside could not interfere here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By comparison, this was the most serene place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was the path forged to immortality or the contention for the Tao, none of it mattered to the people inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three people, two Heaven Lock enigmas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortune often didn't favor them, and one had no need for such fortune anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Heavenly Note Sect arrived, Jiang Hao showed no surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply poured tea as he felt inclined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Saint Bandits, upon hearing the voice, were quite surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up, they paused, then stood up to offer their greetings, \"I did not expect to meet the elder again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Jiang Hao was quite surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Heavenly Note Sect had an extraordinary background, but he had never thought she would be such a person's elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On reflection, it seemed Heavenly Note Sect had emerged during the Human Emperor's era too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only, her stance among the many other races at that time was unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was she, like now, not overly involved with the outer world?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly Note Sect sat beside Jiang Hao, picked up a teacup, and began drinking without paying any attention to the person before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Saint Bandits didn't mind and sat down as well, but looking at the two people across, they felt something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two sat closely together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed as though they were one party and the Saint Bandits were another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder, are you taking his side?\" Saint Bandits suddenly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Putting down her teacup, Heavenly Note Sect was silent for a moment before replying,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that not allowed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\" Saint Bandits shook their head, then continued, \"It's just unexpected. The elder has always had her own stance and somehow managed to stand beside someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"During the Human Emperor's era, the elder was like a passerby, leaving no trace behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seemed she didn't belong to that era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And yet now, she is indeed standing with someone, truly integrating into this era.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening, Jiang Hao felt a sense of curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had some thoughts but didn't dwell on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to seal the Heavenly Note Sect?\" Heavenly Note Sect didn't care for the other's words but asked directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do have that intention, but it requires a nod from the person beside you,\" said Saint Bandits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Heavenly Note Sect looked at Jiang Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao understood what she meant and reminded Saint Bandits,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder, the person beside me is the Sect Master of the Heavenly Note Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So whether or not to seal, you have to ask her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't have that authority.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Jiang Hao finished speaking, Heavenly Note Sect then looked at Saint Bandits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing, Saint Bandits hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Jiang Hao added, \"So, elder, saying that we need not consider the views of those in the Heavenly Note Sect, I feel that's not quite right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it?\" Heavenly Note Sect looked at Saint Bandits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Saint Bandits, who had previously remained indifferent, grinned awkwardly and laughed twice, saying,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suppose I've indeed been presumptuous just now, a little too full of myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My intention was merely to increase the likelihood of a successful trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No other thoughts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly Note Sect chuckled, not paying any more attention to the other party, and carried on drinking her tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Saint Bandits started to understand her intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed she would concern herself with this issue, but not with others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asking the person beside her would suffice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was going on? Saint Bandits inwardly marveled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't like her at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But time can change a person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the Saint Bandits didn't know why, their purpose in coming here was the most crucial thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since she didn't want to be involved, all the better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the Heavenly Note Sect won't work, then we can certainly pick another location.\" Saint Bandits looked at Jiang Hao and smiled, saying,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where would you like to go? As long as it's not too far from here, it can be done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing their words, Jiang Hao felt somewhat troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To know, he was here because he needed to tend to his flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the backing of Heavenly Note Sect, he could be much safer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Certainly, with a seal in place, it would be safe as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao looked to the person beside him, hesitating for a long time, then shook his head at Saint Bandits, saying,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I cannot leave the Heavenly Note Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is indeed quite troublesome,\" Saint Bandits expressed some regret:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place is the elder's Taoist abode, sealing it would be unsuitable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1165,"2026-06-03T11:46:33.879Z","2026-06-03T11:46:41.884Z",1,"novelbin.me","86184ea4f874ec69bf2136e18cf11054a46debc085eb6cd8e4c84ded54d04435","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1627","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1625",2139,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-cover.jpg"]