[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-dark-and-dawn-light-years":3,"chapter-dark-and-dawn-light-years-dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-111":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Dark and Dawn Light-Years",{"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},2264711,4420,"Chapter 111: Narrow Victory","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-111",111,"\u003Cp>Logically, the Paper Spirit Invocation technique posed little threat, its symbolic value far outweighing its practical use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet for some reason, Eunuch Qi felt his entire body trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go!” Eunuch Qi said, his face grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Qin Shuang smiled: “Just a few Soul-Calling paper figures…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clothing suddenly rose into the air, and beneath it emerged a colossal tail formed entirely of yin energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a simple horizontal sweep, Qin Shuang’s longsword thrust forward without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An illusion!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Shuang had seen paper figures before; he knew the upper limit of Soul-Calling paper figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, his judgment was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword struck the green serpent tail and instantly shattered into three pieces; before he could dodge, the tail slammed into his left side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire upper body was instantly reduced to bloody mist, his head flung high into the air, lost somewhere unseen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the Tree Immortal Lady radiated a violent aura, her gaze fixed on Eunuch Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eunuch Qi did not hesitate—he turned and ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin’s clothing, more precisely, the Tree Immortal Lady, flew after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flight was far faster than running; within three breaths, the Tree Immortal Lady caught up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The green serpent tail rose high behind him, like a scorpion’s stinger, driving straight downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This strike echoed like thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eunuch Qi spun around, his face twisted in fury, all his spiritual power channeled into his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boundless Ocean!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exaggerated spiritual energy condensed into a single sphere and was hurled forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding air rippled with shockwaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two collided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent explosion erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eunuch Qi was blasted backward, smashing through four trees as thick as a bowl before finally stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the clothing bearing the Tree Immortal Lady’s “divine carriage” turned into a cloud of blue flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the clothing turn to ash, Eunuch Qi laughed loudly, touching his chest as he stepped forward: “Even a True Immortal… the Soul-Calling technique summons power less than half its own. I’ve won, hahaha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sneered at the few figures ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that moment, a swarm of small paper figures surged toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pathetic trick.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eunuch Qi’s spiritual energy vibrated, and the small paper figures shattered before they could touch him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then seven bolts of lightning struck down; Eunuch Qi froze, his eyes filled once more with terror—he tried to dodge, but it was too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All seven bolts struck him full force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body convulsed violently as he staggered backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each lightning bolt that hit him sent sparks flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his face turned black and half his hair was charred, his clothing remained intact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Eunuch Qi felt minor damage to his meridians; his strength had temporarily dropped significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Such a brutal thunder art.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, he snapped his head up—he sensed another disturbance in spiritual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately turned and fled, daring not to pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dual-colored green-red lightning bolt struck the spot where he had stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eunuch Qi glanced back at the lightning’s form, then ran even faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the red glow vanish into the distance, Li Lin gasped for breath several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had used nearly all his cards—if Eunuch Qi hadn’t fled, they would be dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked at his waist; the white jade tablet’s red glow was now clearly visible, and numerous Wilderness Wraiths were closing in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin rushed to Ding Yingqiu’s side; she had fainted. Without hesitation, he reached into her clothing and quickly found the bottle of Boundary Powder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly “drew” a circle on the ground with the Boundary Powder, then stepped out and dragged Ding Han, Bai Zhiwei, and Bai Bu Fan, one by one, inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wiped the sweat from his face, about to return for Su Huafang’s corpse—when he saw… only a skeleton remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Huafang had been flung far by Eunuch Qi’s palm blast, landing outside the red glow’s range; with so much blood lost, the Wilderness Wraiths had easily found him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin sat down and lit a fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, Bai Zhiwei and the others sat up, beginning to cultivate and heal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surroundings were silent; no one spoke, the atmosphere heavy and terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin buried the fire’s embers with earth, then walked farther away and wrapped Su Huafang’s bones in his clothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zhiwei walked over and whispered: “Let me handle it—I’m more experienced with this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin nodded and handed him the bundle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other three gathered around, their expressions sorrowful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they turned and returned to Yulin County.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later, the group sat in the magistrate’s backyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yan stood with his hands behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zhiwei had already recounted the entire sequence of events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long pause, Huang Yan said: “Word came yesterday from the imperial road—Captain Shi’s squad was ambushed; Shi died, only five survived.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Captain Shi, Patrolman Su… both rare talents,” Huang Yan sighed. “I bear undeniable responsibility—I failed to properly verify the authenticity of those transferred.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li the Registrar bowed deeply: “The true fault lies with me—I was in charge of verifying Bai Yunfei’s records. I trusted without thorough verification. It has nothing to do with my lord.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yan shook his head: “This is the main county office’s failure—therefore, it is my failure. I will provide full compensation to Patrolman Su, Captain Shi, and the fallen village guards.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, Li the Registrar, retire and return home.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li the Registrar exhaled in relief: “Thank you, my lord.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Huang Yan departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin did not return to the village; he rested at his new home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For two days, he had no interest in anything—not even intimacy with Hong Luan, nor cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two days later, Li Lin went to pay respects at Su’s household.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Su family’s estate was large, but so many people came that it nearly overflowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin arrived, took several incense sticks from a young man, bowed six times before the coffin, placed the incense in the censer, then stepped aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Huafang’s widow, an elderly woman, sat in sackcloth before the coffin, expressionless and motionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His new concubine wept bitterly, clearly heartbroken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Huafang had lived here for decades and helped many; most of them had come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Li Lin stepped outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to leave when a little boy ran out from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big brother over there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin assumed he wasn’t being called and kept walking—but after a few steps, he felt his clothing tugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re a Spirit Hunter, aren’t you, brother?” the boy looked at him. “I saw you come to our house looking for Grandpa.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes,” Li Lin nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want to become a Spirit Hunter too—I want to be as good as Grandpa, someone everyone admires. I want to avenge him.” The boy’s eyes were red and swollen from crying: “Can you teach me, big brother?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin opened his mouth to reply—but a woman burst out and snatched the boy into her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She eyed Li Lin warily, as if fearing he would “kidnap” her child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin forced a smile, then turned and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Power… Li Lin felt he could move faster in his pursuit of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1200,"2026-06-19T19:39:18.782Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","62f6e8c15dd5c7d779e868b629f4d731e98e3ca8557280aad72de1963b6b1df1","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-112","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-110",221,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdark-and-dawn-light-years-cover.jpg"]