[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-don-t-mock-the-poor-old-man-gains-a-year-of-cult":3,"chapter-don-t-mock-the-poor-old-man-gains-a-year-of-cult-don-t-mock-the-poor-old-man-gains-a-year-of-cult-chapter-89":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Don't Mock the Poor Old Man: Gains a Year of Cultivation Every Day!",{"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},2312581,4520,"Chapter 89: Achieving the True Meaning of the Blood Moon Blade: Blood Moon Illusory Slaughter","don-t-mock-the-poor-old-man-gains-a-year-of-cult-chapter-89",89,"\u003Cp>「Huh?!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye was about to rise and leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he looked at the corpses on the ground, and the blood dripping from the blade’s tip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After completing the Blood Moon Blade, he suddenly gained a sudden insight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed his eyes and slowly raised the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This slash was not aimed at any target—only held aloft, facing the hazy moon above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade trembled slightly, emitting a faint hum, as if resonating with something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a daze, the world before him began to twist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood in an endless void, with a colossal blood-red moon above him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moon was crimson as blood, filling half the sky, its light staining the entire world a strange, dark red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the blood moon lay a mountain of corpses and rivers of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless bodies piled into mountains, blood flowed into rivers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faces were those of his fallen enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five bandit chieftains of Heifeng Village, the cultivation-energy attendant from the Sun family, the elderly Sun clan elder with withered blood qi...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They lay still beneath the blood moon, as if waiting for something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye walked through the mountain of corpses and rivers of blood, blade in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His feet sank into sticky blood, his nose filled with the stench of iron, yet his heart remained utterly calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every life he had taken, every slash’s killing intent, had coalesced here—becoming this sea of blood, this blood moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「So this is it.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He murmured, lifting his gaze to the blood moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the moon, a shadow mirrored his own posture—raising the blade, focusing, poised to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That shadow was himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was his blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blood Moon Blade does not kill with its edge—it kills with intent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of insight, like the light of the blood moon, pierced his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The Blood Moon Blade is the ultimate of slaughter! When the blade is drawn, intent follows; when intent moves, illusions arise!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【What the opponent sees is not blade-light, but the blood moon! What he feels is not sharpness, but killing intent!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Once the blade is released, the illusion is already formed—before the blade reaches flesh, the heart is already pierced!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Your talent is extraordinary. Amidst the mountain of corpses and rivers of blood, you entered the blade and grasped its true intent—Blood Moon Illusory Slaughter!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system’s voice echoed in his mind, cold yet tinged with eerie solemnity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Blood Moon Illusory Slaughter?!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye snapped open his eyes, a flicker of strange light passing through his aged gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before him still lay the two headless corpses; the silver moon in the sky still cast its usual clear glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the curved blade in his hand had changed utterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade’s form remained unchanged, but along its edge now glowed faint crimson light, like blood slowly flowing along the cutting surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not true qi, nor physical force—it was the solidified essence of blade intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Host: Jiang Ye\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lifespan: 70\u002F150\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength: Golden Core Realm (Early Stage)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Destiny: Ascending the Path to Divinity【Effect 1: Extraordinary Comprehension!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivation Method Acquired: Great Sun Heavenly Flame Qi Condensation Method (Beginner, 328\u002F1000)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martial Arts Acquired: Five Animal Fist (Mastery), Blood Moon Blade (Mastery), Golden Body Cultivation Technique (Beginner, 896\u002F1000), True Fire Eye Cultivation Technique (Beginner, 18\u002F1000)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True Intent Acquired: Tiger Walks Like Illness, Spirit Monkey’s Thousand Transformations, Startled Deer Leaves No Trace, Wind-Riding Soaring Sky, Blood Moon Illusory Slaughter\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye glanced at the system panel and nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This trip to the Sun family was truly worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had gained another true intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Huh... huh...」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A harsh, frantic gasping came from nearby, sharp and terrified, piercing the silent courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye turned toward the sound and saw a man in the attire of a steward, face pale with terror, panting as he ran toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore silk robes and had a fair complexion—it was Sun Fu, the Sun family’s steward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been away on errands that night and narrowly escaped death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But upon returning to the estate, he sensed something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once-bustling Sun estate was now eerily silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he wondered, he heard Sun Yu’s desperate cries echoing from deep within the courtyard—he rushed over to investigate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then he saw the horrifying scene before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gray-clad, white-haired old man stood holding a blade, radiating a suffocating chill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his feet lay a headless corpse—the familiar robes, the familiar figure...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Sun Yu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Yu, the second young master of the Sun family, was dead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「You... you!!！」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Fu shot a terrified glance at Jiang Ye, too stunned to even scream—he turned and bolted on instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ran as fast as he could, cursing his parents for giving him only two legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye did not pursue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly raised the gleaming curved blade in his hand, its tip aimed at Sun Fu’s fleeing form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Fu, who had just taken a few steps, suddenly felt the world around him vanish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moonlight dissolved, the courtyard dissolved, everything dissolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All that remained was an overwhelming expanse of crimson red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red was thick as paste, surging from all directions, drowning him, swallowing him whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「What... what is this...」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Fu was utterly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up, dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver moon hanging high in the sky had become a colossal blood moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood moon was crimson as blood, filling half the heavens, its light staining his body a strange, dark red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened in terror—he realized the blood moon was descending from the sky, growing larger, closer, like a mountain crashing down upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Escape? Where could he escape?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood moon covered the entire sky, enveloping the whole world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could not avoid it—he could only watch helplessly as the blood moon crashed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A muffled thump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Fu’s body slammed onto the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body bore no wounds, no blood, no cuts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the life in his eyes had vanished—replaced by hollow emptiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His frozen expression still bore the terror of his final moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye slowly sheathed his blade, glanced at the corpse at his feet, then at the curved blade in his hand. A satisfied expression surfaced on his aged face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This... was Blood Moon Illusory Slaughter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade had not been drawn—yet the intent had already struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To cut intent is to cut the man!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sheathed the blade, turned, and walked calmly into the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, dawn barely broke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The core district of Fucheng still lay shrouded in morning mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stone pavement was damp and slick; shops on either side remained closed, save for a few early vendors setting up stoves at street corners, wisps of smoke curling upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deeper he walked, the wider the streets became, the more imposing the houses—vermilion gates, high walls, eaves soaring like wings, radiating a wealth and grandeur utterly distinct from ordinary markets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye walked slowly to the front of a magnificent mansion and halted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vermilion gate stood over ten feet tall, its bronze nails gleaming; above the lintel hung a blackwood plaque inscribed with two gilded characters—「Chen Mansion」.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The characters were bold and powerful, their strokes sharp as blades, radiating the quiet confidence of an ancient clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two stone lions, lifelike and fierce, crouched on either side, gazing down upon all who passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder they're one of the Three Great Families— even their gate is so imposing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye nodded silently to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he approached a few paces, the two guards at the gate noticed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them glanced over him, showed no hint of disdain despite his plain attire, and hurried forward with a courteous smile, clasping his fists:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old sir, may I ask what brings you to the Chen residence?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most important trait for a guard at a wealthy household is sharp judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the old man before him wore plain, even shabby clothes, his bearing was unmistakably that of someone far from ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've come to purchase some herbs from the Chen family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye wasted no time; he pulled out his Elder token from his robe and handed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard accepted it with both hands and looked down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, his face changed drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shock and reverence flooded his eyes; he bowed slightly, his tone now reverent, almost subservient:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you're a distinguished guest from the Tianqing Sect! Elder Jiang! Forgive this servant's dull eyes—I failed to recognize you at once. My apologies for the oversight; I beg your forgiveness, Elder!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he held the token with both hands and respectfully returned it to Jiang Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Jiang, please, come right in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard led the way eagerly, stepped aside, and pushed open the heavy vermilion gate to usher Jiang Ye inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye gave a slight nod, stepped over the threshold, and entered the Chen residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Jiang, please rest here for a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A steward led Jiang Ye to the reception hall and respectfully invited him to sit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reception hall was spacious and bright, elegantly furnished, with several masterful calligraphy and painting scrolls on the walls, exuding the refined heritage of a scholarly family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steward personally brewed a cup of tea for Jiang Ye; the aroma curled upward—clearly fine tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet his face carried a hint of apology as he lowered his voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Jiang, I sincerely apologize. A major incident has occurred in Fucheng; the clan master and several elder family members are in urgent consultation. You’ll have to wait a little longer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye raised an eyebrow, lifted his teacup, took a sip, and asked casually: \"What major incident happened in Fucheng?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steward glanced left and right, confirmed no one was nearby, then leaned closer, lowering his voice even further:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder, you may not have heard—the 'Head-Cutting Demon' that was rumored to be roaming Fucheng... has appeared again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, a flicker of fear in his eyes: \"This time, the Sun family was struck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1682,"2026-06-20T12:57:27.461Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","852b93096f368bd1640634d76597c3fbae8df9c533c5d5d42c2ca5b27bd25a4f","don-t-mock-the-poor-old-man-gains-a-year-of-cult-chapter-90","don-t-mock-the-poor-old-man-gains-a-year-of-cult-chapter-88",268,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdon-t-mock-the-poor-old-man-gains-a-year-of-cult-cover.jpg"]