[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign":3,"chapter-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-10":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Eternal Green Immortal Sovereign",{"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},2270018,4432,"Chapter 10: The Three Great Illusions of Life","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-10",10,"\u003Cp>Life’s three great illusions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Phone vibrating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can turn the tables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She likes me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui stared at the tiny characters before him, unsure what to think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan is a noblewoman of Huaqing Sect—her birth, realm, and appearance all far surpass his, and he’s already seventy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve heard of foot fetishists, of those who fancy ugliness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this is the first time I’ve seen someone infatuated with an old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui has enough self-awareness to know that even if someone did fancy old men, they’d never choose someone like him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huaqing Sect has plenty of elderly immortals with ethereal aura—no need to pick him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if not out of affection, then she must be after something on him—a stable boy like him can only be of interest to Jiang Yan for one thing—Wu Bone!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui immediately went on alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that’s the case, then everything makes sense now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder he’s always drawn Jiang Yan’s attention; though he didn’t know how she spotted his Wu Bone, he decided to avoid contact with these four Huaqing Sect members as much as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Gained recognition from sect noblewoman, achievement +2】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name: Li Rui】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Age: 0】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Talent: Wu Bone】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Achievement: 70\u002F100】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when Han Qin led the group up the mountain and Jiang Yan’s figure vanished completely did the flickering characters finally stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than a quarter-hour, his achievement points surged by ten full points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Rui felt no joy at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Jiang Yan paid attention to him, the more dangerous his situation became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of colossal force is Huaqing Sect?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a speck of dust falling from it could crush him, a lowly stable boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halfway up the mountain, the forest was lush and dense; beneath the trees, a dilapidated temple could barely be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better sleep in a grave than a ruined temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Local villagers avoided this place, so few ever came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t because ghosts or spirits truly dwelled there—it was simply that the temple had a roof to shield from wind and rain, making it a common hideout for bandits and outlaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the temple’s Buddha hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young man in lavish robes stood out grotesquely against the surrounding decay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All beings believe in you, but I do not.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gazed at the Buddha statue, coated in dust, his face filled with scorn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If believing in Buddha could make one good, ordinary people would have no right to worship at all—what you want, you must seize yourself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice sounded outside the Buddha hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xu Shi-di, long time no see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man named Xu Hua turned his head and saw Han Qin standing outside the hall, as if appearing out of nowhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So it’s Brother Han.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Hua showed no sign of panic upon seeing Han Qin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hand over the cultivation art you stole from Master Ma, and I’ll report to the Enforcement Elder—shatter your sinews and bones, but spare your life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin barked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, the sound of splintering wood echoed around the Buddha hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yue, Zhou Hu, and Jiang Yan burst through windows from three directions, surrounding Xu Hua in the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ma’s got money to burn, but you four won’t stop me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Hua sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Arrogant!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yue roared, drawing his sword first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp clang rang out as his blade leapt from its scabbard, striking straight for Xu Hua’s vital point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Hua didn’t dodge or retreat, nor did he draw his waist blade—he simply extended two fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tink!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crisp sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Hua pinched Zhu Yue’s swordtip between his fingers, halting it dead in its tracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empty hands catch a blade!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yue’s eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Xu Hua: “You’re Eighth Rank?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Hua didn’t answer—he kicked Zhu Yue square in the chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A muffled groan escaped Zhu Yue as he staggered backward in pain; had Han Qin not rushed over to catch him, he’d have slammed into the hall’s wooden beam and been seriously injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget martial virtue—attack together!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin’s expression turned grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bounty notice never mentioned Xu Hua had broken through—had he known, his cautious nature would’ve made him refuse this mission outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Hu and Jiang Yan’s faces grew serious too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like Zhu Yue, they were both Ninth Rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yue was crippled in one exchange—neither of them stood a chance against Xu Hua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key now rested with Han Qin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin shed his usual gentle demeanor; his longsword was already drawn, its chilling aura making even the air feel cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today, let me test the true power of Falling Petals Sword.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Hua let out a soft whistle and drew his long blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin frowned as he noticed faint black mist clinging to Xu Hua’s blade: “You’ve trained in demonic art?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yue and the others suddenly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Xu Hua broke through to Eighth Rank in just a few days—he’d trained in demonic art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Demonic art?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Techniques are tools—what’s the difference between orthodox and demonic? Brother, you’ve sunk to a lower level.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Hua’s lips curled into a sickly, delighted smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin snorted, unwilling to waste words—he knew demonic arts were powerful, and even he felt pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke: “Brother, hold him off for me for a minute.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin turned and saw Jiang Yan holding a brilliant golden talisman, its surface densely covered in vermilion script written in swirling, fiery strokes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Divine Weapon Talisman?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the talisman, Han Qin’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good! Jiang Shi-mei, cast it freely!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Hua, who had been so confident until now, finally paled: “You’re—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, Han Qin’s sword was already at his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several crows, hidden somewhere, croaked harshly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui gazed at the moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Xū hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why is it taking so long?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Zhu Yue’s group climbed the mountain, a full hour had passed—logically, the fight should’ve ended long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Real combat isn’t like wuxia novels, where battles drag on for days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone who’s fought for real knows: swinging a blade at full strength can exhaust you to the point of dislocation within fifteen minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For experts, one strike is enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Something’s gone wrong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s heart sank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He acted instantly, quickly leading the four Xuehema horses to a hidden spot—should Xu Hua have allies, a confrontation would be disastrous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui knew this mountain forest well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he led the four Xuehema horses into a valley, where layers of trees completely concealed them from view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having finished, he clapped his hands in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he headed toward the ruined temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d visited that temple several times before and still remembered it well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he spotted a corner of the abandoned temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu the Constable was leading a dozen constables surrounding the temple, and faintly, he could hear the clashing of weapons and shouts coming from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than Zhu Family’s eldest son, Zhu Yue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ghost Sect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You traitor of Huaqing Sect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance was too great; their words were indistinct, and he could only catch fragments here and there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui had no intention of stepping forward to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had come here only to observe the situation, so he could escape easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1223,"2026-06-19T22:01:09.077Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","5f4a5a04ec43c0ab7541c8536b45ebabf35404bde185a2ed15d3000dfef88aef","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-11","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-9",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-green-immortal-sovereign-cover.jpg"]