[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign":3,"chapter-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-33":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},2270041,4432,"Chapter 33: Deputy Hall Master","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-33",33,"\u003Cp>Liu Tong went to the Wenwu Hall the next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wenwu Hall was no mere watered-down office like Tianyi Hall, and with his brother-in-law’s maneuvering, his prospects were certainly bright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui still counted on Liu Tong rising quickly so he could find an opportunity to cash in on his investment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two executives from the Tian Di Alliance came specifically to investigate Liu Tong’s situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui, Zhou Shulin, and Liang He naturally did not spare any praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything went smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only shortcoming was that Tianyi Hall had not received any new recruits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn’t matter—Liu Tong had rarely participated in Tianyi Hall affairs to begin with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui had anticipated this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three alliance leaders had previously been seventh-rank martial masters; now that they had broken through to sixth rank, the Tian Di Alliance’s status had inevitably risen, firmly securing its position as the top among the one alliance, two gangs, and three families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entry threshold for alliance disciples would naturally rise sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Tianyi Hall was no longer a place anyone could easily join.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at it this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He, as Tianyi Hall’s hall master, seemed to have struck gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had unintentionally invested in a promising prospect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the weakest hall master was still a hall master—far beyond any disciple—and would become a much-coveted position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Things won’t be peaceful from now on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tian Di Alliance will inevitably expand its influence, and those joining it will surely be far stronger than before; the previous hall masters and executives will very likely be defeated by rising newcomers in the upcoming assessments and demoted to disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Rui felt little anxiety over this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Focusing on martial cultivation was the only way forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the three men of Tianyi Hall assumed their trio would remain unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An unexpected guest appeared downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shulin stared at the unfamiliar middle-aged man with a hawk-like nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew most disciples of the Transmission Hall, yet this middle-aged man was completely unknown:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you wish to borrow martial techniques, you must have a Transmission Hall token.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man spoke in a slightly hoarse voice: “I’m Ying Liu. I’m the new deputy hall master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he tossed a token engraved with the number “29” onto Zhou Shulin’s lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shulin stared at the token, stunned for a moment, then held it close to his eyes for a long while; only after confirming it was a genuine executive token did he quickly say: “Deputy Hall Master Ying, please wait a moment—I must report to Hall Master Li.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Liu’s brow furrowed slightly, his expression darkening: “Do I need Hall Master Li’s approval just to enter Tianyi Hall?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shulin inwardly groaned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sudden deputy hall master clearly had a bad temper—obviously not someone easy to deal with; life from now on would surely be miserable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Zhou Shulin fretted, searching desperately for a solution—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a large hand swung toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems Hall Master Li is too soft; his subordinates lack discipline. I’ll teach him a lesson.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Liu snorted coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the hand drew within half a foot of Zhou Shulin, a pair of withered hands shot between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They gripped Ying Liu’s wrist with perfect precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hall Master Li?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Liu stared fixedly at the old man who had appeared out of nowhere, slowly uttering three words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui merely glanced at Ying Liu: “Deputy Hall Master Ying, my people are not your to discipline.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He deliberately stressed the word “deputy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He meant to make it clear to this new deputy hall master: Tianyi Hall was still under his command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Liu snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled his hand free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hall Master Li, impressive technique.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s expression remained calm: “I’m old, but handling someone like you is still more than enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’d better stay this arrogant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Liu stared at Li Rui with icy eyes, his hostility unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two stood locked in silence for a full quarter-hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Ying Liu grunt and turn to walk out of Tianyi Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after stepping outside did he shake his right hand, which trembled and glowed red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it, wasn’t he supposed to be seventy? How is he so strong?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside Tianyi Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hall Master, what should we do now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shulin looked at Li Rui with deep concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having offended the new deputy hall master on his very first day, his future was clearly doomed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I should’ve never provoked him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shulin was filled with regret, blaming himself for lacking judgment—how dare he block a deputy hall master?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui patted Zhou Shulin reassuringly: “Carry on as usual. I’ll handle everything else.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Li Rui’s words, Zhou Shulin felt somewhat relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, no matter what Zhou Shulin did today, he would inevitably offend Ying Liu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Liu’s appointment as deputy hall master had been kept secret even from Li Rui, the official hall master—clearly the work of Zhao Wei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall master must be appointed personally by the helmsman, but the deputy hall master can be appointed by the deputy helmsman alone; that’s why Li Rui had been kept in the dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Liu’s purpose in becoming deputy hall master was simple: to overthrow Li Rui and take his place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, the Tianyi Hall position had been a dull, meaningless post—but now, with the alliance leader’s breakthrough, every hall master had become valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wei no longer wished to let an outsider like Li Rui hold the position; he intended to replace Li Rui with his own man, Ying Liu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The major assessment is coming soon, and the danger isn’t limited to the hall masters and executives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It includes Zhao Wei, the deputy helmsman, too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Tian Di Alliance rules, aside from the helmsman—who is appointed personally by the alliance leader—all other positions go to the most capable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wei aims to expand his influence before the assessment, so he can use his clout to retain his deputy helmsman position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you want to move against me, see how much blood you’re willing to spill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s gaze turned cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he had been made Tianyi Hall’s hall master, no one could take it from him so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he was appointed abbot of Tianyi Hall, it would never be easily taken away by anyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Liu arrived early and took his seat in the deputy hall master’s private room, directly opposite Li Rui’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone could sense the tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahe, what should we do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shulin whispered to Liang He, genuinely terrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the hall master and deputy hall master were at odds, who would suffer? Him and Liang He—life ahead would be unbearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He looked unconcerned: “Do you think Deputy Hall Master Ying even cares about us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shulin recalled his first encounter with Deputy Hall Master Ying—Ying had looked at him as if his face plainly read two words: disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since he looks down on us, let’s find someone who values us. Kissing the cold ass of someone who hates you is useless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shulin’s eyes lit up—he suddenly felt clarity, his anxiety lifting significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahe, I never realized you’re quiet but sharp-witted.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He sighed: “I just don’t like talking—I’m not stupid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shulin’s spirits lifted again: “Ahe, you’re right. Hall Master Li has never let us down—sticking with him is the right choice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He chuckled: “Not entirely foolish.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shulin scowled and wrapped his arm around Liang He’s neck: “Don’t think I didn’t catch you mocking me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two boys wrestled playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below, Li Rui, flipping through a book in his room, smiled knowingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It saved him a great deal of trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1284,"2026-06-19T22:01:09.077Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","69e5578352774fe0fad1322be560dfc7123bded83696b127178538b1446323d7","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-34","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-32",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-green-immortal-sovereign-cover.jpg"]