[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-cultivation-simulator-starting-from-the-empress-":3,"chapter-cultivation-simulator-starting-from-the-empress--cultivation-simulator-starting-from-the-empress--chapter-173":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Cultivation Simulator: Starting From The Empress' Palace",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1526899,1980,"Chapter 173 Killed Zhang Ping, reinforcements arrived","cultivation-simulator-starting-from-the-empress--chapter-173",173,"\u003Cp>\"Thunder Companion Body, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo snapped his fingers, \"I can do it too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning enveloped Chen Mo’s body, his helmet was shaken off, and three thousand black strands of hair cascaded downwards, with arcs of lightning dancing among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden light flickered in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding space seemed to come to a standstill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world in front of Zhang Ping’s eyes turned black and white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Streaks of lightning burst from Chen Mo’s body, hitting the ground, leaving it charred black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Chen Mo seemed like a Thunder God possessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ping glanced around, a bit of panic in his expression, especially as he felt the True Qi within his body flow slowly, the black and white hues making him realize something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at me, bastard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhang Ping glance around, Chen Mo realized the aura he was emitting had intimidated him, and he bellowed loudly, thunder waves undulating around him, enveloping Zhang Ping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Chen Mo’s angry shout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Song Army below seemed to be invigorated as if injected with adrenaline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly feeling ablaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, kill these bastards!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brothers, hold them off, our reinforcements are almost here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Promotions and titles are at our reach, brothers, kill for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the soldiers of the Song Army seemed to have shut off their sense of pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Rebel Army cut into their bodies, and it was as if they were unaffected, licking the corners of their mouths with their tongues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a whoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The large blade in their hand plunged into the rebel’s stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white blade in, the bloodied blade out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even intestines spilled out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above, the battle was equally fierce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ping was being completely dominated by Chen Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His attacks seemed to be thoroughly anticipated by his opponent, not a single move could hit Chen Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the treasure armor on his body appeared to be of a higher grade than Chen Mo had imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after using his full strength to launch an attack with the Red Dragon Demon Arm, punching Zhang Ping, it surprisingly didn’t cause much actual damage, more like a light scrape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ping’s expression darkened slightly, realizing he was no match for the opponent at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew he couldn’t continue fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although flying was flashy, the True Qi it consumed was immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire arrows, shoot him for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ping turned his head and shouted violently toward the opposite hill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Swish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Swish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Swish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a rain of arrows swept toward Chen Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the distance between Chen Mo and Zhang Ping was very close, the arrow rain enveloped both of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the arrow rain couldn’t harm Zhang Ping in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had confidence in the treasure armor he wore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This treasure was given by his father, though only of Middle Grade, it was personally blessed by his father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impenetrable by blade or spear, invulnerable to water and fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could even absorb force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attack from an Innate level expert on this treasure would be reduced by up to seventy percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was why even knowing the main general of this army was Huangfu Hao, a Second Grade expert, he still didn’t flee the moment he reached Nanyang County.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chen Mo needed to be wary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the black armor on his body was for increasing combat power, with defensive properties similar to ordinary armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although surrounded by True Qi for defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every arrow hit would diminish his defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he didn’t dodge downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he got closer to Zhang Ping, the best way to evade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below, both sides were already in a chaotic melee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No time to watch the battle above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of Song Army soldiers gradually decreased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though more rebels died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But because the rebels greatly outnumbered the Song Army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if ten rebels died to kill one Song soldier, victory would still belong to the rebels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nonetheless, only a limited number could cross the bridge at one time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the other side could only use the arrow rain to assist Zhang Ping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure on Chen Mo was still not significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chen Mo couldn’t afford to drag it out with Zhang Ping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing reinforcements were coming, but not when exactly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his men were exhausted, it would mean his end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo became swift and fierce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fist after fist crashed toward Zhang Ping’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You have a treasure, but I don’t believe your head is made of iron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like Ironhead Boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo’s speed was as fast as thunder, his movements fluidly graceful, with the enhancement of Heaven and Earth Lose Color, the opponent’s movements were extremely slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With one punch, Chen Mo shattered the True Qi defense on Zhang Ping’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ping’s skull buzzed with vibrations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No room for resistance, Zhang Ping knew his opponent’s strength far surpassed his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ping’s mind was shaken, thinking, \"My fate is sealed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the brink of life and death, a person can unleash immense potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the threat of death, Zhang Ping unknowingly used a martial art, managing to lock Chen Mo’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo exerted force to pull, but he couldn’t break free immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Face to face, Zhang Ping sneered coldly, \"Don’t waste your effort; this is Dragon Capturing Hand, once locked, unless I die or voluntarily release the restraint, you can never break free.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Idiot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Chen Mo ceased his struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\" Zhang Ping didn’t understand the meaning of Chen Mo’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, his expression drastically changed, trying to break free but being counter-locked by Chen Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he saw the golden light shining in Chen Mo’s eyes, a terrifying power instilling him with fear and death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two beams of golden light shot from Chen Mo’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a \"bang,\" Zhang Ping’s head exploded like a watermelon before Chen Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood spattered all over Chen Mo’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Chen Mo felt the power in his hands diminishing bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo lifted his corpse high and shouted, \"Your main general is dead, surrender quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rebel army in the chaotic battle looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their faces immediately changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although that body was without a head, judging from the armor, it was indeed Zhang Ping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Zhang Ping’s silhouette could no longer be seen in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The General is dead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The General was killed by the Song army!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run away quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rebels at the front immediately fell into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But many were saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He killed the General, avenge the General.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Charge...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ping’s personal soldiers were still present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason they were personal soldiers was that they were people Zhang Ping trusted, his confidants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they had the duty to protect Zhang Ping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, even if they managed to leave here alive, the Heavenly General would not let them go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by avenging Zhang Ping would they have a sliver of a chance to survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The supervisory team was still operating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They killed those deserters, urging the army to continue charging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spears hurled toward Chen Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo quickly dodged them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, he grabbed the corpse of a rebel, holding it in front of him as a shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing they couldn’t harm Chen Mo, the arrows shot toward the still-living Song soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Puff!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Qin Hao raised his saber, about to slay a rebel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hidden arrow pierced his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The saber in his hand fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to turn back to see who released the hidden arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Puff!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several more hidden arrows shot into his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, he powerlessly fell to the ground, lifeless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky had darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo had already switched to two knives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now the third one was also blunted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corpses in front of him were piled as high as a small mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His True Qi was exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now only the strength of his flesh remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four battalions he brought this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had been fighting to the point of less than one battalion left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rebels could see it too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Chen Mo’s slashing speed was becoming slower and slower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s already exhausted, kill him quickly!\" A rebel in armor led some towards Chen Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Puff!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before they reached Chen Mo, someone slew them from behind with a knife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, are you alright?\" Liu Dan arrived with Luo Zhen and others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo, getting a moment to catch his breath, frowned and said, \"Who told you to come over, leave quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was me.\" Luo Zhen picked up a weapon from the ground, standing in front of Chen Mo alongside Liu Dan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already lost everyone she could rely on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now she had finally found a glimmer of light again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this light was about to extinguish once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t want to run anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If death was certain, then they would die together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zheng, Xu Dabao, and the others gathered the remaining people and huddled together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rebels kept pouring over the single-plank bridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surrounding Chen Mo and his group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Song army’s numbers were dwindling bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, there were less than a hundred left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Gao Zheng, Xu Dabao, Liu Dan, and others had been slashed by rebels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, none were life-threatening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the opposite hill, a great fire appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And within that fire, shouts and cries shook the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wipe them out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not good, Song army reinforcements are here, run!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rebels who had crossed the hill, upon seeing the enemy reinforcements arrive, panicked and no longer thought about killing Chen Mo and his group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking advantage of the retreat path still being open, they quickly fled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Zhang Ping’s personal soldiers still sought to eliminate Chen Mo and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How dare you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a shout, Huangfu Hao carved a bloody path, flying to the other side with Xiao Teng, True Qi surging around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a single palm strike, dozens or nearly a hundred rebels perished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With reinforcements arriving, Gao Zheng and others’ morale was lifted once again, supporting them onward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo drew Luo Zhen behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group surrounding Chen Mo was wiped out by Huangfu Hao and Xiao Teng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Chen Mo was unharmed, both Huangfu Hao and Xiao Teng breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former asked, \"Where’s Zhang Ping?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After so many days, Huangfu Hao had surely learned the enemy’s name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Chen Mo could answer, Gao Zheng proudly said, \"Our lord has already killed him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zheng wasn’t one to overthink, nor did he consider what uproar this might cause; he was speaking out of admiration for Chen Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Huangfu Hao and Xiao Teng widened their eyes in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gaze turned to Chen Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo nodded; from the moment he killed Zhang Ping, he knew it couldn’t be concealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Gao Zheng hadn’t said it, Huangfu Hao and the others would have found out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gulp...\" Huangfu Hao swallowed and asked again, \"Then where is his body?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here.\" Chen Mo pointed to the headless corpse at his feet and said.\u003C\u002Fp>",1848,"2026-06-06T05:54:36.385Z",1,"novelbin.me","ee6ac96ecc81799d7c143d02253cf6855af882b9d92cf5a803d56116134b067e","cultivation-simulator-starting-from-the-empress--chapter-174","cultivation-simulator-starting-from-the-empress--chapter-172",571,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcultivation-simulator-starting-from-the-empress--cover.jpg"]