[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign":3,"chapter-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-23":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},2270031,4432,"Chapter 23: Heaven and Earth Alliance","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-23",23,"\u003Cp>Under a big tree, shade is abundant; joining a faction is essential for a perfect journey through the martial world. Congratulations on joining the Jianghu sect—a young, vibrant organization is an excellent choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completing the mission to join the faction, rewards are being calculated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mission rating: C.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earned 20 achievement points!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Name: Li Rui\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Age: 5\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talent: Martial Bone\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Technique: White Ape’s Cloaking Blade\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Achievements: 20\u002F100\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s lips curled slightly upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As expected!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had suspected that joining a faction would grant achievement points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“C?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems the Heaven and Earth Alliance is still weak—if I’d joined the Huaqing Sect, perhaps the rating would’ve been higher?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wished to leap straight to the top, but the Huaqing Sect’s recruitment standards were extremely strict; they rarely accepted outsiders as disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a sect, talent matters greatly, but loyalty is equally vital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An outsider’s character is already set; loyalty to the Huaqing Sect is nonexistent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the sect faces crisis, such disciples will flee for their own safety—there’s no reliance on them. Thus, major sects prefer training young disciples like blank sheets: greater potential and higher loyalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui didn’t believe every mission needed an S+ rating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completion matters more than perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heaven and Earth Alliance was indeed generous—hundreds of acres of land had become its base, with seven or eight training grounds alone; such grandeur could only rival the Blood Tiger Gang, the Broken Blade Gang, and the government offices in the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking out, the horizon was invisible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just passed the training ground nearest the gate when a familiar figure appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Li, you’ve finally come?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Liang hurried up to Li Rui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui glanced at Ding Liang’s waist tag: “278.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You joined the Heaven and Earth Alliance too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Liang nodded eagerly: “Master Li, it’s all thanks to you and Master Wu. Master Wu is on official business and specifically ordered me to wait here for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Liang called him “Master” with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui: “Brother Wu is thoughtful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Liang’s entry into the Heaven and Earth Alliance as an outer disciple had nothing to do with Li Rui—and little to do with Wu Tu either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heaven and Earth Alliance had strict requirements for its disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially in Qinghe County, if the squadron leader wasn’t foolish, he wouldn’t allow his subordinates to recklessly recruit people and turn things into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had Ding Liang not possessed decent innate talent, he’d never have become an outer disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Tu himself was merely an officer; joining the Heaven and Earth Alliance meant severing ties with the Dark Eight Gates, at most able to recommend others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from the Alliance’s overall leader and deputy leader, each county had a squadron leader, below whom were deputy squadron leaders, then officers like Li Rui and Wu Tu, and beneath them, outer disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though some martial figures were absorbed, they were almost always honored guests or consultants, requiring established martial status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Officers were merely mid-level functionaries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Ding Liang led Li Rui to the Civil and Military Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heaven and Earth Alliance had seven halls, each with distinct duties; the Civil and Military Hall managed personnel and supplies within the Alliance and held great authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re Li Rui?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Civil and Military Hall disciple glanced at Li Rui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seventy years old?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rubbed his eyes in disbelief, then, after confirming he hadn’t misread, clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s age could make him his ancestor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciple’s surprise flashed briefly; though he looked down on Li Rui, Li Rui was still his superior—if he pressed the matter, he’d be the one to suffer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Li, your registration is complete. Here’s your room key. Your monthly stipend will be delivered to your residence by a disciple.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui nodded and took the room key from the young disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heaven and Earth Alliance provided housing, so he could cancel his lease from the agent; he wouldn’t get back the full two taels, but half a tael should be no problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he was flush now, he couldn’t be wasteful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciple glanced at Li Rui’s lack of weapon and added: “Master Li, would you like to claim a standard Alliance weapon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of delight passed through Li Rui’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This big organization really thought ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he received a Heaven and Earth Alliance uniform and a paired saber, then left satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem of buying a saber was thus easily resolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Registration complete, he was now officially on duty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before heading to Tianyi Pavilion, there was one more step: paying respects to the deputy squadron leader overseeing the Discipline Hall and Tianyi Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the Heaven and Earth Alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a grand mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burly, brutish man with a face full of scars hugged two delicate beauties, grinning lewdly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a dark-robed disciple entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the licentious scene, his cheeks flushed and he bowed his head: “Deputy Squadron Leader Zhao, the Tianyi Hall chief, Li Rui, requests an audience.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly man named Zhao Wei impatiently said: “Let him in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dark-robed disciple stepped out and returned with Li Rui within less than an incense stick’s time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s expression remained calm upon seeing the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old man Li Rui, pays his respects to Deputy Squadron Leader Zhao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wei grinned wide: “Brother Li, now that you’re in the Heaven and Earth Alliance, you’re family. You—go keep Brother Li company.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shoved the woman on his right toward Li Rui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui stepped half an inch to the right, his hand brushing the woman’s slender waist—no wider than a palm—making her giggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wei laughed loudly: “Brother Li, if you like her, take her to your residence!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui: “I haven’t been with women in many years. I fear I’m unworthy of such grace.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have some excellent tonic herbs for strengthening the yang—Brother Li, perhaps—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui quickly waved his hand: “No need.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that he wished to be a paragon of virtue—he simply had no habit of indulging in such company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging a few more pleasantries, he found an excuse to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianyi Hall was a sinecure; Zhao Wei naturally paid it no attention—in fact, since becoming deputy squadron leader, he’d never once visited Tianyi Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianyi Hall was a sinecure, and Zhao Wei naturally paid it no mind; in fact, since becoming deputy helmsman, he had never once set foot in Tianyi Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Liang rushed forward: “Master Li, did Deputy Squadron Leader Zhao give you trouble?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui: “What do you mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Liang sighed: “Deputy Squadron Leader Zhao was the former boss of Hengmen. He had a feud with Master Wu, then traveled to a neighboring county, met a master, and became an eighth-rank martialist, securing his position as deputy squadron leader.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Li, serving under Deputy Squadron Leader Zhao, you must stay alert.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d sensed something off earlier—Zhao clearly tested him. Had he accepted that woman, his household would’ve gained a spy planted by Zhao Wei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had felt something was off just now—that man Zhao was clearly testing him; if he had truly taken that beautiful woman, his own household would now have a spy planted by Zhao Wei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But such mediocre charms think they can bribe your lord?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1231,"2026-06-19T22:01:09.077Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","2de1517fb665b48451f6b52fa8bb8e520d7423d7975e2d09715c183c2502fe99","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-24","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-22",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-green-immortal-sovereign-cover.jpg"]