[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign":3,"chapter-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-108":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},2270116,4432,"Chapter 108: Taming the Mind-Monkey, Binding the Will-Horse: The Embryonic Immortal Realm (Request Subscription)","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-108",108,"\u003Cp>“Embrace the One, guard the spirit, refine Qi into form—this is the first glimpse of the path.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Embrace the One, the key lies in the word “guard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Restrain the mind-monkey, bind the will-horse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cast aside all distractions, prevent essence, Qi, and spirit from leaking out—this is the foundation of nourishing Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s breath was long and steady, his expression serene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the dantian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thread of mysterious clear Qi twisted end to end, interwoven, coiled into a perfect sphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaos!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before heaven and earth opened, there was chaos; all things arose from chaos, turbid Qi sank to form the mortal realm, clear Qi rose to form the immortal realm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui suddenly opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An embryonic immortal realm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared with the Nine Mystical Spirit Sky Diagram.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He confirmed again and again that the mysterious clear Qi within him had indeed coalesced into form—though this was merely the beginning; only after chaos first broke open could it be called true formation of the immortal shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui exhaled a long breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joy flashed in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mysterious clear Qi had formed chaos—this progress was far faster than he’d imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perhaps it’s because I read the Dao scriptures.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why he had aligned with the immortal-form Qi, as if aided by divine force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paozi Ridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Winter had arrived; the forest was withered, fallen leaves piled layer upon layer, golden across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack, crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hurried sound of footsteps crushed the dry leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it, are these beasts on spring tonic?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yang cursed under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These past days, he’d been camping with Wei Ming in Paozi Ridge, killing a few beasts, but each one was fiercer than the last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once, if Wei Ming hadn’t arrived in time—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might have died in these mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Ming stared at the beast corpses on the ground and frowned: “Are the beasts in Qinghe this fierce?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After staring for a long while, Zhang Yang could only say: “They weren’t like this before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d killed beasts before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generally, even if beasts lacked high intelligence, they still possessed basic instincts—like fear of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the beasts he’d encountered lately acted as if they had no fear of dying, attacking without defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, they were trying to trade their lives for his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yang naturally didn’t want to die fighting a beast; hesitation in battle left him restrained, and since combat favors the bold, he naturally fell into disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Ming rubbed his chin:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget it. Who can explain these things?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides restraining local martial sects, the Anan Army’s other duty was suppressing rebellious beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the years,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d killed at least twenty or so beasts himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountains held too many secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impossible to uncover them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d seen stranger things than this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still, the beasts in this area have been mostly cleared out—enough to give General Cao a report. You’ve worked hard, Deputy Commander Zhang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yang’s face lit up at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Wei Ming’s words, all his hardship hadn’t been in vain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worst of all was working hard and still being dissatisfied—that was true misfortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way down the mountain,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yang’s heart burned with warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suffering with a nobleman—besides the hardship, there was nothing but gain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Ming wasn’t an official who sought glory or flaunted rank; he’d stayed in the mountains as long as Zhang Yang had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were both men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their feelings were much the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yang felt discomfort; Wei Ming felt it too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both cursed a bit, then dreamed of the joys awaiting them after descending—thus their bond formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While still on the mountain, he’d already discussed it with Wei Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kill beasts, then visit the brothels!—The Jiaofang Si! Actually, the Qinghe Branch had misunderstood him; Deputy Commander Zhang wasn’t just fond of refined elegance and uninterested in women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t he want to hold a girl’s hand, then spend a night of spring delight?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no money!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he was Deputy Commander of the Heaven and Earth Alliance’s Qinghe Branch, he was born a peasant, his wealth painstakingly saved bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martial cultivators were all gold-swallowing beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He earned much, but spent even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no interest in the common courtesans of brothels and taverns—so he could only listen to music?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as the saying goes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Save when you should, spend when you must.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To treat a man like Wei Ming, the standard couldn’t be low—you’d grit your teeth and go to the Jiaofang Si.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then he remembered Wei Ming’s seven or eight men too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart ached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>=9+shu_ba\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grit your teeth—just this once. Let the wealth stay in the family.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bring Old Li along!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Jiaofang Si.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clear, crisp lute music blended with soft, southern dialects, melting the soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We come here often.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui gazed at the familiar room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d been here many times, but never paid for it himself—in a way, he was freeloading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The host, of course, was Zhang Yang, whose hands wandered constantly over the girl beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was determined to recoup his losses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also present were Wei Ming and several members of the Flying Eagle Corps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Ming’s right arm lounged comfortably around a plump, rounded woman; his left hand lifted a wine cup and took a small sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Anan Army had strict discipline; opportunities to enjoy oneself were rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t made of iron—he naturally loved this life of luxury and indulgence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Zhang, Brother Li, from now on we’re brothers. If you need anything, come to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Wei.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yang’s smile widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect was achieved—this money was well spent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui smiled faintly: “Brother Wei.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Wei Ming’s words were at most thirty percent sincere—no different from drunken boasting, lacking true intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yang had helped Wei Ming, but not with anything truly difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’d shared a drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At best, they were drinking buddies; calling each other brothers depended on context.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was naturally some goodwill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For small favors, Wei Ming might help—but if you came with a hot potato, that brotherhood ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, goodwill always grows gradually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’d surely meet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One meeting after another, and they’d become family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A good impression won half the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cups and chopsticks clashed, and after three rounds of wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young hawk rider soldier began speaking of the mountains:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Zhang, you’re right today—that beast wasn’t normal, it fought like it had no fear of death. If it weren’t for Head Wei, we’d have been done for.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of today’s scene,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he felt a chill of dread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Zhang Yang’s hands paused for several breaths, then he turned to Li Rui:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly, Brother Li—you don’t know, that beast acted like it held a grudge, just like that giant lizard we killed before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine-horned Silver Lizard?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only he knew: the Nine-horned Silver Lizard had been certain death, yet somehow, it had come back to life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had pondered it endlessly afterward, and pored over countless texts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One incident could be dismissed as fortune or coincidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, hearing Zhang Yang say this, it wasn’t an isolated case—something deeper was at play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of thought, his heart leapt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s a treasure in Paozi Ridge!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1214,"2026-06-19T22:01:09.077Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","75eee9db26cbf2694536f2c98dd61cffb065c95dfe333e1d6b9d01271eb30a51","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-109","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-107",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-green-immortal-sovereign-cover.jpg"]