[{"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-1891":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},1124493,1453,"Chapter 1891: Chapter 1496 Cause from the Past, Fruit of Today_2","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1891",1891,"\u003Cp>Walking here all the time isn't the solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, the Great Overarching Heaven unfolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient Yin-Yang Millstone began to project.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This gigantic millstone occupied an area here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao stood on the millstone, approaching the light of the stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carefully sensed it, indeed there wasn't the feeling of it being increasingly distant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how close he got, it seemed like no distance was actually shortened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It appeared as if there was something insurmountable between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This gave Jiang Hao an inexplicable feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was almost as though, the stars didn't exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Jiang Hao stay in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where exactly is the difference? Those from Helpless Heaven must have gotten closer, right? After all, they have yielded some gains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I haven't gained anything, could it be that the gap in understanding the Tao is too big?\" Jiang Hao couldn't find the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he possessed the Ancient Yin-Yang Millstone, which theoretically should narrow this gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why does it feel utterly useless?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since coming here, he always felt that the Ancient Yin-Yang Millstone seemed somewhat different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What changes, specifically, he couldn't say, but there was a feeling that he could turn it with just a thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This thought scared Jiang Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To know that turning it once could exterminate all living beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, he began to perceive the Ancient Yin-Yang Millstone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanting to see where this feeling came from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After an unknown period, Jiang Hao's expression turned odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feeling of turning seemed to not come from clockwise, but from counterclockwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered what Yi had said, the Ancient Yin-Yang Millstone indeed can reverse, but it requires some unknown conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are the conditions now met?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao was unsure, as no one knew what would happen after reversing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should he appraise it first?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao didn't want to act recklessly, so appraising it would give him peace of mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, he had never appraised it, being too special, he also didn't dare to appraise it rashly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, neither moving forward nor retreating, he could only try to appraise it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his Daily Appraisal activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ancient Yin-Yang Millstone: Fueled by the years, founded on the Three Thousand Great Dao, and with countless living beings as sacrifices, forged as a millstone of hope. With three turns following heaven and earth, it can grind living beings to extinction, annihilating heaven and earth, leading the Tao to silence. Under special circumstances, a reverse turn reveals traces of time.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao looked at the feedback from the Daily Appraisal, always feeling the message wasn't enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A forward turn can indeed destroy heaven and earth, but a reverse reveals traces of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What's going on with that? That's one turn, what about two turns?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or is it not contacted so there is no information?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, it also doesn't state whether it has been turned before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just describes how it was made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After appraising, there seemed to be no discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't know if appraising here is safe, or if it's always safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why not give it a turn?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pondering for a moment, Jiang Hao decided to reverse the direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, a thunderous noise resounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao's thoughts began to rest on the millstone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt himself pushing the millstone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the millstone reversed, he felt his body beginning to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Approaching the three beams of light swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed he could enter any of the three beams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Jiang Hao chose the beam closest to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after one full turn of the millstone, Jiang Hao directly touched that beam of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, he was sucked into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, a tearing sensation appeared on his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power of the millstone enveloped him, and then Jiang Hao saw the endless sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was indeed a pitch-black sea area, constantly deepening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the sea became clear,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly he fell into the middle of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire body was drenched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a splash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao felt his body covered by seawater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the sea surface, finding the light outside becoming brighter,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his body also returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no other choice, he swiftly rose to the surface and leaped out in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only to find, upon surfacing, something strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was actually surrounded by forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't the sea surface at all, but clearly a large lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao perceived his surroundings, and found his cultivation to be...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somewhat strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It existed in the rain but was not easy to use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What puzzled him was, the Ancient Yin-Yang Millstone was actually within his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could communicate with the millstone and use his own strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still too weak, my power has been stripped away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Foundation of Dao was strong enough, such a thing wouldn't happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, normal flying was not a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly landed by the riverbank and looked at his reflection in the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed to be enveloped by the grinding plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't know what others saw when they looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could still sense the sealed grind plate, feeling as though he himself had become part of that sealed grind plate, walking across the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wasn't the grind plate unsealed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do I still feel it's sealed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the grind plate started spinning, many things felt weird and strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick, run this way, hurry up, go ahead, I'll cover the rear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An anxious voice rang ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao sensed slightly; it seemed like a Primordial Spirit Realm cultivator was fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A booming, the fluctuation of strength was approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take these people away first,\" a middle-aged man shouted loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao saw a woman, with three children running towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she saw him, she was slightly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could say anything, a force suddenly attacked from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force was originally meant to kill those children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the woman blocked it in front of the force immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did not retreat but began to burn her life force, preparing to forcibly drag others into death with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get up, run,\" at this moment, one of the boys pulled the other two boys towards Jiang Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression panicked, yet he clenched his teeth and knelt down in front of Jiang Hao with a thud: \"Please, Immortal Elder, help us. I am willing to do anything in return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao looked at the person in front of him and felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to have seen the other's face before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So familiar, too familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's your name?\" Jiang Hao asked subconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy looked at Jiang Hao and seriously said, \"My master just named me, calling me Jing Dajiang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange feeling exploded in Jiang Hao's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found it hard to believe the person in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Dajiang...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The six-year-old Jing Dajiang?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How was that possible?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, Immortal Elder, save my life.\" Jing Dajiang gave another deep bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao had countless questions in his heart but couldn't think clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, he could refuse countless people under the heavens, but he simply couldn't refuse Jing Dajiang's bowing plea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person had a favor over him, one that was impossible to repay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a wave of his hand, Jiang Hao acted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pursuers were directly blasted to pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instant death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Together with the pursuer that was covering the rear, the enemies he faced were also blown apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a woman and a middle-aged man came before Jiang Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn't imagine encountering such a mighty individual here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The junior of Western Astronomical Academy, Jing Yucheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The junior of Western Astronomical Academy, Luo Qian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, the two said, \"We have met the senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Western Astronomical Academy, Jiang Hao listened to their words, silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he asked, \"Who is after you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"People from the Corpse Clan,\" Jing Yucheng replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why would the Western Astronomical Academy, being so powerful, be chased by the Corpse Clan?\" Jiang Hao asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Jing Yucheng and the fairy guard beside him exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, they bowed their heads and said, \"Senior jests, the Western Astronomical Academy is but a humble academy. Compared to the Corpse Clan that rules over an area, it is nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Jiang Hao was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant that today's Western Astronomical Academy was actually just a normal sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Corpse Clan was the one ruling over an area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the senior has no other engagements, could you perhaps follow us back to the Western Astronomical Academy, and let us repay your kindness?\" Jing Yucheng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao thought for a moment and agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nowadays, he wasn't sure what he should do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, he felt he was not himself but a thread of the Ancient Yin Yang Grinding Plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao arrived at a rather ordinary academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the Western Astronomical Academy he had seen, this place was like a run-down house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the strongest here was only at the Immortal Platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even as strong as the power he could release.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was arranged in the largest courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Jing Yucheng came and said to repay him, they would use one third of their resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to help Jiang Hao make better use of the resources, they gave him a token of the Great Elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoping to help Jiang Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jiang Hao received the token, Jing Yucheng patted Jing Dajiang on the back of his head, saying, \"Come here and greet the Great Elder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Jing Dajiang knelt down and gave a loud kowtow, saying, \"Greetings, Great Elder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the token in hand, then looking toward Jing Dajiang in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao felt like he was hit by karma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the causes had now turned into an undeniable effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, Jing Dajiang gambled the entire fate of the Western Astronomical Academy to help him ascend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the young him was kneeling before him.\u003C\u002Fp>",1669,"2026-06-03T11:46:43.028Z","2026-06-03T11:46:50.449Z",1,"novelbin.me","3936051536eca6d638dbf1109e250bbd77ad16a89245588d262a7125e128ed85","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1892","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1890",2139,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-cover.jpg"]