[{"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-1977":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},1124330,1453,"Chapter 1977: Chapter 1536: Who is the Nine Sages Techniques?_2","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1977",1977,"\u003Cp>It seemed that all four of them failed to notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he entered, Jiang Hao felt that all the spiritual energy of Tao was sealed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place suppressed everything, rendering one unable to cast Dao techniques and spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that only Body techniques could be used here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This reminded Jiang Hao of the Abyssal Sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, it was Cheng Yun's territory after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to be more careful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, while this place could suppress others, it couldn't suppress him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he relied on the Moon-Slaying saber technique, and within the Great Overarching Heaven was the Ancient Yin-Yang Millstone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That made it even harder to suppress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, how do you feel?\" Jiang Hao looked towards Heavenly Note Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A bit difficult to mobilize, but not a big problem,\" Heavenly Note Sect responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had an effect, but they had not completely lost their combat ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Somewhat similar to the Abyssal Sea,\" Jiang Hao reminded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Related to that person?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, but I don't know for sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can we find another river here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, it seems that it's because of the existence of that river that this piece of space was pulled over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Jiang Hao stepped onto the grass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place wasn't newly created space, but rather a space with blue skies, the earth, and rivers and mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Jiang Hao and others entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of the river was transmitted over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Jiang Hao looked down at the river again, he found that the previously faint and intermittent river had become substantial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, but the urgent sound of the water was also transmitted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were even fish jumping inside it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The river, which was originally not to be crossed at will, had now become easily crossable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Jiang Hao felt someone had locked onto him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up, he saw Mr. Xie and a few others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Friend Xing, what are you doing?\" Jiang Hao asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems that Friend Xing is not prepared?\" Mr. Xie asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao nodded slightly: \"Yes, I did not come for this river, so naturally I am not prepared at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Xie regarded Jiang Hao seriously: \"Then Friend Xing must be careful. This is not a good place, as it repels the Tao and cuts off spiritual energy, making it a dead end for fellow disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One slight carelessness could lead to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, there are numerous opportunities here, it's a place of fortune creation. Friend Xing could walk around or try fishing, you might gain an impressive fortune.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Friend Xing.\" Jiang Hao gave his thanks with a salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Noble Fairy frowned, not understanding why they didn't just kill these two people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would make things much safer for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Xie actually wanted to make a move, but hesitated and then gave up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mobile Major seemed also to be not so simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though they repeatedly emphasized that the other was just a name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other party had mentioned that name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if Mobile Major was a false name he borrowed? What then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how many grand divisions of oneself there are, are they enough for him to kill with one move?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, even if one has guessed wrong, one cannot act here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if one acts, it cannot be one's own hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao originally intended to continue along the river to see other rivers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, following another river, leave this space and finally get closer to that place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thereby finding the corpse collector and the State Preceptor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could take a step, he saw strong men coming their way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were bare-chested on one side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they saw Jiang Hao and the others, they were somewhat astonished, and then became vigilant, shouting loudly: \"\"@#%^&\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, Jiang Hao hadn't given much thought to these people, but the moment he heard their voices, he froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring incredulously ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What were they saying?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He completely couldn't understand, but this language was that of the Heavenly Spirit Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, it was quite different from the language of the Heavenly Spirit Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't understand the content at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hesitating, Jiang Hao started to walk forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to understand the language of the other party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he approached, the sound from the other side came again: \"\"&...%￥#\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continuing in multitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They seemed to be in a hurry: \"\"You are &%￥##\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understood two words?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao immediately checked the surrounding space and found it was distorted, his voice seemed to have been twisted too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he continued to move thousands of feet, while the other's voice came through again: \"Stop, I told you to *&%￥# stop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao had broken through the twisted space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment he heard the two people's voices again: \"Who are you? Don't you understand human speech?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand perfectly.\" Jiang Hao spoke in the language of the Heavenly Spirit Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he finally realized why he hadn't been able to understand what the other was saying no matter how much he studied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice had been distorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet it sounded normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was impossible to translate all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turns out, one needed to correct it first before translating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then why are you still approaching?\" At this time, the burly man looked at Jiang Hao and said coldly: \"Foreigner, although I don't know how you got here, you are not welcome in this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, you can go to the mines, there might be someone recruiting you there, we do not welcome you here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't think that just because you have cultivation, you can use your strength here. Once you arrive, you will not be able to use your powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passes, you will only end up not much different from us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, I advise you to try to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you stay here for a month, you will never be able to leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How does the friend know that one cannot leave after a month?\" The middle-aged man who followed asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly man saw light emanating from the person and immediately said with caution: \"Because people like you often come here, and without exception, they were all accidentally brought here, either by entering caves or falling into water, or on the mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, the ways they come here are strange and varied, but there are none who have left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During that time, someone said that after more than a month, the strength in the body can no longer be sensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it becomes impossible to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You better look for a way out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this place?\" Jiang Hao asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stone Village. From generation to generation, we only do one thing: carve statues for the sages.\" The muscular man said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao was somewhat surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sages?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of sages?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you take us to see the sages?\" Jiang Hao asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao continued: \"We know the way out, so we do not intend to stay here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We just came to experience this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply put, I'm just passing through.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the muscular man scoffed: \"This is my first time seeing someone who pretends like you. Others are worried or talk tough, but you make it sound so easy, just passing through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I also know you must have a purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I've heard from some elders before that some people come to this place on their own, saying they are seeking some kind of opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the end, they meet the same result, unable to leave this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are even those who became a person of our village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You might be such people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hesitating a moment, the man said: \"I'll take you, but I advise you not to make a move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't think you're strong just because you have something up your sleeve; we are no less than you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others might not believe this, but Jiang Hao did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was without the Tao, so he saw it all the clearer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their physical bodies were somewhat strange; if placed outside, moving mountains and filling the seas would probably not be too difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet they could only stay here carving saint statues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made him wonder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, Jiang Hao asked: \"Who are your sages?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A sage is a sage.\" The muscular man replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How are they chosen?\" Jiang Hao casually asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are not chosen, they are sages bestowed by heaven.\" The muscular man looked towards the heavens and said: \"When a sage is bestowed by heaven, a saintly light suddenly appears and their silhouette will emerge in the sky above our village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What we need to do is to carve out the silhouette of the sage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This takes a long time, the emergence of the sage will bless us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allowing us to survive on this land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one day all the sages die, we won't be able to live on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sages can die?\" Mr. Xie was somewhat curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sages are not immortal.\" The muscular man said: \"Every now and then a sage will appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But sages cannot live forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sages will die, the statues will crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the sages can also emit the radiance of sages; recently, the latest sage emitted endless golden light, illuminating the heavens and the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We are now finally carving more silhouettes of the sages, so we are carving for the sage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's nearly complete, once finished, we will be able to see the appearance of the sage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the first sage in history; the previous sages never had such radiance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The muscular man spoke quite excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao was also very curious about who this sage really was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Yun?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or another strong entity?\u003C\u002Fp>",1622,"2026-06-03T11:46:44.214Z","2026-06-03T11:46:51.947Z",1,"novelbin.me","59f2784d59c34522bd48f34ac8edc5003a487e872cbda47eaeb22d903b5c2a07","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1978","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1976",2139,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-cover.jpg"]