[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-devouring-evil-exterminating-demons-across-all-h":3,"chapter-devouring-evil-exterminating-demons-across-all-h-devouring-evil-exterminating-demons-across-all-h-chapter-35":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Devouring Evil, Exterminating Demons Across All Heavens",{"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},2266980,4426,"Chapter 35: Who Forged the Primordial Chaos into the Seed of Dao?","devouring-evil-exterminating-demons-across-all-h-chapter-35",35,"\u003Cp>The people on the shore erupted in thunderous cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although no one knew if not a single bamboo stalk had been missed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhong Jinqiu maintained that vortex, clearly striking every bamboo stem caught in the surrounding currents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After such a long duration, everyone could sense the number far exceeded Wu Zewa’s level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abang curiously leaned over to Wu Zhaizhu and asked, “Just now, that old man—was that sorcery or martial art?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s martial art. A fist technique.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Zhaizhu clapped his hands, his gaze fixed on Zhong Jinqiu. “Truly a wondrous fist technique!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Zewa’s fist technique was indeed superb at resisting and piercing through water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Taiji Quan was the very art most adept at borrowing power from water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Jinqiu had also reached the realm of “Food as Immortality,” that exquisite control over force making each bamboo’s deflection in the water perfectly precise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this contest hadn’t taken place in the river, but instead in another setting—say, with arrows shot randomly, forcing the challenger to count how many he could deflect barehanded—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then Zhong Jinqiu, whose hands were still not fully healed, would likely not have been Wu Zewa’s match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Zewa had just realized this too, his eyes flickering with reluctant frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he remembered the rules had been set by the Wu family village; he could not claim anyone had gained an unfair advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Zewa sighed, then began clapping for Zhong Jinqiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rule for the Three Trials was one match per day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu stepped forward and inserted needles into Zhong Jinqiu’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though borrowing power from water didn’t cause the same hand damage as clashing with a strong opponent, his repeated bursts of force while breaking the bamboo still hindered his recovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd gradually dispersed during this time, ordinary clan members returning to the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the dozen or so men who often accompanied Wu Zhaizhu remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t expect you to win the first trial so easily.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Zhaizhu said, “My feelings are complicated—are these all the experts you brought back from Jingcheng?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Shanjun replied calmly, “Three of them were merely chance encounters—they happened to be willing to lend me a hand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Zhaizhu’s gaze brightened slightly: “It seems you haven’t lost your luck—but tomorrow and the day after will be harder than today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu turned to look: “After watching today’s match, I’m already eager.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Tugu responded loudly: “Good! I ate five meals today and slept soundly all night—tomorrow you’ll see the strongest, most spirited me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he finished speaking, he didn’t linger, turning on his heel and walking away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Zhaizhu and the others laughed: “Then we’ll see you tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu looked at Cai Shanjun: “You should return to rest too. Old Yu and Xiao Huo—you two were severely depleted before; use these days to recover properly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma the Shopkeeper nodded: “Yes—even if we truly win the Cloud Flute, we still have to cross the river, and who knows how much energy that will drain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Shanjun sighed: “A physician’s words cannot be ignored.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gazed at the river, in good spirits, and murmured softly, “Who forged the primordial chaos into the seed of Dao? It seems I must bear this seed of foolish slumber.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma the Shopkeeper smiled knowingly: “The opening verse of Chapter Five of Dream of the Red Chamber says: ‘Who forged the primordial chaos into the seed of passion?’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I find the word ‘passion’ in tales of young lovers too damaging—it’s better to be a fool who sleeps peacefully.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Shanjun’s expression brightened: “You’ve studied Dream of the Red Chamber too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma the Shopkeeper waved his hand: “I merely enjoy reading miscellaneous books. I study sorcery; I prefer Zibuyu and Notes from the Thatched Cottage of Microscopic Observations over Dream of the Red Chamber.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Shanjun said: “If you enjoy tales of spirits and monsters, try the Annals of the Eastern Zhou—there’s both the grand sweep of history and the eerie strangeness, enough to send a chill down your spine even in daylight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they chatted, they walked together toward the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Yu and Xiao Huo exchanged glances: “Is the Duke in good spirits because his health has improved and he won today’s match—or because someone finally understood his words?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Huo hesitated: “We can always respond when the Duke speaks to us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Yu asked: “How do we respond?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both fell silent. They couldn’t even trace the origin of phrases like “forged the primordial chaos.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So had they been missing much of what he said all along?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Jinqiu stared at Ma the Shopkeeper’s back: “Wasn’t it originally my duty to repay his kindness? Why is this old man now so cheerful in conversation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, Uncle Zhong, don’t overthink it—we can talk about fist manuals; they won’t understand anyway.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu gazed at the flowing water and recited a few lines from the Taiji Quan verses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first Zhong Jinqiu paid no mind, but after listening a few moments, he suddenly sensed something wrong—his expression turned serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu stood on the bank, hands behind his back, reciting like chanting scripture for a full half-hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Zhong Jinqiu snap back to awareness, startled: “What is this?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others who hadn’t trained in the Golden Toad School’s Taiji Quan probably wouldn’t grasp the depth of these verses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Chu Tianshu had just recited was clearly using the Golden Toad School’s Taiji Quan as a vessel, yet infused with vast amounts of fist manual content Zhong Jinqiu had never heard before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet it was exquisitely precise, deeply harmonious with the Golden Toad School’s Taiji Quan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides that Beibei Fist manual, have you seen any other Taiji fragments?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Jinqiu’s expression was strange: “Just what is your origin… never mind, it doesn’t matter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu smiled: “Indeed—what matters most now is that we can gain real, tangible benefits from it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Jinqiu pondered: “Judging by the spirit of this fist method, I’m confident I can master it thoroughly—but it would take months. For now, I can only gain some insight into technique.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gaining insight into technique was already excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Zhong Jinqiu had attained the realm of Food as Immortality, his previous training limited him—he couldn’t fully unleash his body’s potential in combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could fully comprehend the combat techniques of the Golden Toad Palm Thunder, the benefits would be immediate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu felt a quiet regret—he could recite the fist manual to others, but he could not transmit the “correct” feeling he held in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had the guidance of a supreme master, yet could not become one himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To precisely describe that feeling was simply too difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Chu Tianshu pondered, he inserted needles into himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Jinqiu noticed a needle pierce his waist and ribs, startled: “What’s wrong with you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nothing. I’m experimenting with a new training method.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu explained: “My acupuncture technique comes from shamanic medicine; it overlaps little with Beibei Fist training.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But the Golden Toad School’s Taiji Quan manual contains many methods of stimulating acupoints through massage to invigorate the internal organs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Golden Toad Palm Thunder went even deeper and more detailed in this regard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I thought—maintaining force like a needle is hard. What if I use my acupuncture foundation as a reference to verify it? Might it be more effective?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu smiled: “I’ve been pondering this since last night—it feels promising.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The token’s simulation does not incorporate magical scriptures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chu Tianshu could seek similarities and differences himself, attempting to accelerate his cultivation in certain areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous chapter was over four thousand words, but since I’ve always posted two chapters since the novel began, I’ll post another!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please vote for monthly tickets and follow the story—thank you all for your support!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1300,"2026-06-19T20:45:51.976Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b184f3e6bf7fc72cba76e1a0be91960d6edac7b5b9fc7dff6fee9656a4e55617","devouring-evil-exterminating-demons-across-all-h-chapter-36","devouring-evil-exterminating-demons-across-all-h-chapter-34",155,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdevouring-evil-exterminating-demons-across-all-h-cover.jpg"]