[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign":3,"chapter-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-181":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},2270189,4432,"Chapter 181: The Wudou Ghost","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-181",181,"\u003Cp>“The Wudou Ghost has appeared in Anning Prefecture and killed several of our Anning Guard brothers!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those dog bastards of the Ghost Ming  Sect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Ming grumbled angrily as he cursed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ge Hong stared wide-eyed at Wei Ming, stunned by the news and eager to confirm its truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected to hear of the Wudou Ghost again after more than a decade—and now it was wreaking havoc in Anning Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former master of Iron Knife Martial Arts Hall, his own cultivation master, had gone alone to hunt down the Wudou Ghost to rid the people of evil, only to be wounded by its poison arts and ultimately lose his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wudou Ghost is the fifth disciple of Blood Shadow Ancestor, one of the Twelve Blood Disciples; though feared for his brutality, he usually only slaughtered commoners or martial artists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When did he grow so bold as to target imperial personnel?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even imperial soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During a previous drinking session, Ge Hong had once recounted his origins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Ming nodded at Ge Hong: “This has enraged Lord Jiang and Lord Cao—they say they’re sending troops to capture him immediately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Ge Hong’s spirit surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The moment has come!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he heard the words “Wudou Ghost,” his body trembled involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he didn’t know why the Wudou Ghost had targeted the Anning Guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no doubt—this might be the only chance in his life to kill the Wudou Ghost; otherwise, alone, he stood no chance against it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers, gripping the willow-leaf knife, had turned white with strain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui said nothing, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice rang out: “Good, you’re all here—come with me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There stood Ning Zhongtian striding toward the four of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Ming blinked in surprise: “Chief Ning, what’s happened?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhongtian stepped forward and said gravely: “It’s the Wudou Ghost.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui and the other three stared in unison:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Wudou Ghost!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhongtian nodded: “According to scouts, villagers reported seeing a man who resembles the Wudou Ghost by seven-tenths near Little River Gully. Commander Cao has ordered me and Feng Yu to investigate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To hunt down a single Wudou Ghost, the Anning Guard had dispatched two Garrison Commanders—no small show of force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ge Hong spoke first: “Chief Ning, let’s move out quickly—don’t let the bastard slip away.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhongtian was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected Ge Hong to be even more eager than he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhongtian and Ge Hong weren’t close; clearly, he didn’t know about Ge Hong’s master’s fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t dwell on it—enthusiastic subordinates were a good thing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded immediately: “Let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two squads, each numbering nearly two hundred soldiers, marched in force out the western gate of the Anning Guard, heading toward Little River Gully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it meant surrounding the mountain with sheer numbers, they would drag the Wudou Ghost out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night was as black as ink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On a hilltop above Little River Gully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three figures stood shoulder to shoulder, gazing distantly at the flickering lights in the forest ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Foolish.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhen’s lips curled slightly in mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to the short, gaunt man beside him: “Fifth Brother, Eleventh Brother—I can’t show my face in what comes next. I leave it to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wudou Ghost, Qiu Ping, let out two dry, rasping laughs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and Wu Yun had come to Qinghe precisely because they’d heard of their master Blood Shadow Ancestor’s mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to help voluntarily?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You could say that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cackling laugh rose from Qiu Ping’s mouth—no better than a ghost’s wail—as he smiled at Gao Zhen: “Younger Brother, I heard the Ancestor gave you a thread of Immortal Qi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhen’s heart tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Wu Yun out of the corner of his eye, his gaze turning cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Wu Yun had known all along that he’d received the Immortal Qi—yet had never shown it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why hide it? Of course—because his strength was insufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the Wudou Ghost had appeared, the truth was revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Ping’s intent was obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He meant to crush him with authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Twelve Blood Disciples had never been brothers in harmony; before he became one, Blood Shadow Ancestor already had twelve disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where did the previous one go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course—he was long dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killed by Gao Zhen’s own hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could kill his elder brother, Qiu Ping and Wu Yun could certainly kill their younger brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhen cursed inwardly, tensing every muscle, yet his face still wore a smile: “Elder Brother Qiu, Elder Brother Wu—the Ancestor did indeed give me a thread of Immortal Qi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he didn’t know which damn fool had leaked the news, these two weren’t fools—he couldn’t possibly hide it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Ping’s grin widened:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Younger Brother, you’ve just arrived—perhaps you don’t yet understand our rules. Among the twelve of us, we are humble and affectionate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Happiness shared is happiness doubled. Why not let Elder Brothers see your Immortal Qi?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet inwardly he sneered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What trash!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A mere novice, a worthless scrap—if not for the Ancestor’s charity, he wouldn’t even be worthy of the Dragon Gate, yet he dares to hoard a divine treasure!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhen glanced at Wu Yun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eleventh Brother had already moved silently behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Together with Qiu Ping, they formed a killing formation—clearly, they meant to kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed, fists clenched, knuckles cracking loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forced himself to suppress his fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, their coming to Qinghe to help was a lie—their true goal was the treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After weighing his options, he forced a smile: “If Elder Brothers wish to see it, how could a younger brother withhold it?” Before the words had fully left his mouth,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thread of blue qi drifted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Immortal Qi!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Ping and Wu Yun’s eyes widened, their greed utterly unmasked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they couldn’t obtain Immortal Qi from the Ancestor, they had to find another way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhen knew—if he didn’t give up part of it today, he might not walk out alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he offered: “I have no use for this Immortal Qi—better to share some with you, Elder Brothers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Ping and Wu Yun’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>=9+book_bar\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now you’re talking!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Ping’s smile broadened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhen was favored by Blood Shadow Ancestor—if they killed him outright, it would be hard to explain to the Ancestor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Gao Zhen handed over the Immortal Qi willingly, that was best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and Wu Yun had already planned how to strike—now it seemed their hidden preparations were unnecessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhen was decisive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gritted his teeth and split the half-thumb-length Immortal Qi into three pieces, handing one to Qiu Ping and one to Wu Yun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Ping stared at the Immortal Qi in his hand, his heart unsteady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merely holding it made his mind clear and his body blissfully relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even an Immortal’s spit was a priceless treasure in the mortal world—how much more so this divine, heaven-defying Qi?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Yun cradled his piece, grinning broadly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, his grin vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Qiu Ping was glaring at him with an unpleasant expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Yun immediately flashed a fawning smile: “Brother, leave me a third, will you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Ping nodded, satisfied: “I’m not a greedy brother—I only need eight-tenths.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eight-tenths gained, yet one more lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Wu Yun dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now there were only the three of them; Qiu Ping had the highest Wu Gong. If they fought, Gao Zhen certainly wouldn’t help him—might even kick him while he was down, team up to kill and seize the treasure, then divide up his share of immortal qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone from Xueying Laozu’s disciples would definitely do such a thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the bulk of the immortal qi in his possession, Qiu Ping’s fierce scowl vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Younger brother, you know I’m old. If I don’t fight for this now, I’ll die before you all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhen nodded vigorously on his face, but sneered inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once I reverse my root bones, I’ll send you to your grave first—let you die before me, and have a courtesan play the qin on your grave!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having gotten what he wanted, Qiu Ping finally mentioned another matter for which he had come to Qinghe:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Younger brother, your identity is clean—killing is something I’ll handle for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The treasure must be taken, and the task must be done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhen’s status is special—he’s deeply favored by Xueying Laozu. If he reports to the old master, I must offer some contribution to offset the theft of the treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking benefits without doing the work is asking for death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several older brothers ahead of him had already proven this truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I became one of the Twelve Blood Disciples, I ranked twelfth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did I slowly rise to fifth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t it because each of those older brothers and sisters died—one by one, mostly killed by Xueying Laozu himself, becoming nourishment for the bloodworms in the blood pool?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhen saw Qiu Ping’s confident expression:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, you’ve already got a plan?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Ping’s lips curled into a cruel smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry—none of them will escape.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Man Li, what’s going on?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Ming watched Li Rui, who was walking slower and slower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d started at the very front of the formation, but now he’d fallen to the middle-rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he looked deeply preoccupied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Maybe he’s just getting old and overthinking?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He muttered to himself, then comforted aloud: “Don’t worry—Ning Tou’er and Feng Garrison Commander are here. It’s just a Wandu Gui—nothing will go wrong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui nodded absently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Ming rolled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui probably didn’t hear a single word he’d just said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A commotion erupted at the front of the formation—soldiers suddenly collapsed, their bodies going limp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came Ning Zhongtian’s roar:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Poison smoke!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason Wandu Gui is called Wandu Gui is precisely because he excels at poison arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhongtian’s face darkened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s a trap!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wandu Gui hadn’t fled—they’d deliberately set up this poison smoke to wait for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the hundreds-strong army did not panic or break into flight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soldiers not yet poisoned quickly pulled out antidote pills from their chests and gave them to the poisoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poisons come in many types.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poison pills, poison liquids, poison smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of these, poison smoke is most stealthy, striking silently and unseen—but it has its weakness: its toxicity is not as direct or violent as that of pills or liquids.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soldiers who swallowed the antidote pills immediately improved in color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhongtian held his breath and exchanged a glance with Feng Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they constantly clashed in daily life, at this moment they moved with perfect sync—drawing their blades and advancing to drag out the hidden Wandu Gui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as they prepared to act—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain forest suddenly came alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiger roars, lion bellows, wolf howls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhongtian’s pupils shrank violently, his face turned ashen, and he slowly spat two words through clenched teeth:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Beast Tide!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1843,"2026-06-19T22:01:09.077Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","7923c993f77951e7ead5f76ead1b5ec80a81f2de996d457233bbf746a18afd76","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-182","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-180",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-green-immortal-sovereign-cover.jpg"]