[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign":3,"chapter-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-34":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},2270042,4432,"Chapter 34: The Sweeping Old Li","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-34",34,"\u003Cp>Tianyi Hall welcomed two new disciples, bringing its total personnel to its peak number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui never expected Tianyi Hall would ever reach full capacity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this was merely surface glory; beneath it, currents churned violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two new disciples were named Han Peng and Yang San, both transferred from external posts—this was common within the Heaven and Earth Alliance, and all procedures were properly followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>External disciples of the Heaven and Earth Alliance who performed exceptionally could qualify to return to the branch and become disciples of the Seven Halls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, they were often violent and wild by nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shulin glanced resentfully at the opposite door: “Master Li, Han Peng and Yang San are utterly disrespectful—they ignored you and went straight to Deputy Hallmaster Ying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui looked at the indignant Zhou Shulin and smiled faintly: “If they’d come to pay respects to me, that’d be the real sign of poor judgment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Personnel movements in the Heaven and Earth Alliance are nearly frozen—approval from a vice-captain is required.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Peng and Yang San’s transfer from the external post to this branch clearly came from Zhao Wei’s hand; Ying Liu alone is too weak—these two were sent specifically to counter him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui looked meaningfully at Zhou Shulin and Liang He: “From now on, show more restraint. If you must act, I don’t care what methods you use—but you must gather evidence and turn it into an ironclad case.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shulin and Liang He nodded like chickens pecking rice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui added a few words of reassurance: “Don’t worry—this is Tianyi Hall. Nothing will happen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Peng and Yang San spent a full hour chatting with Ying Liu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did they leave, satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They showed no intention of staying to work in Tianyi Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Zhou Shulin even more resentful; he stared at their retreating backs and muttered: “Why do they get to do nothing while we’re stuck here guarding this place?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Liang He shook his head: “Brother Zhou, I thought you were smart—you still didn’t understand what the Hallmaster meant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the mention of it, Zhou Shulin felt even more stifled: “The Hallmaster just told us to endure, didn’t he?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re both Tianyi Hall disciples—why are we the ones stuck with all the hardship?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He couldn’t help rolling his eyes: “The key part of the Hallmaster’s words was the second half—he wants us to gather enough dirt on them. Their refusal to work in Tianyi Hall? That’s the dirt.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shulin suddenly lifted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah He, you mean—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He nodded: “Yes. The Hallmaster is helping us take revenge—but we need a reason.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shulin’s spirits instantly lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Hallmaster is brilliant!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Ying Liu and Han Peng came from external posts to this branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>External personnel are fierce and combative—that’s true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But don’t forget—this is a branch. Rules here are strict, and rules are a thing that devours people without leaving bones; many have been crushed by them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evening came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Liang He remained in Tianyi Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He swung his long sword, his figure gliding like a light swallow through the courtyard before Tianyi Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your swordplay is good—but lacks killing intent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a voice offered commentary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He stopped his movements and turned to see Li Rui standing with his hands behind his back, watching him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hallmaster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his sword and bowed to Li Rui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui smiled and waved his hand: “Keep going—I’m just passing by.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Rui about to leave, Liang He hurriedly asked: “Master Li, what did you mean just now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui: “Was this sword style taught to you by the Heaven and Earth Alliance?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, your eye is sharp—this sword style is ancestral.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Martial arts are killing techniques. If you only practice forms, you’ll lose in life-or-death combat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he casually snapped off a dry branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll demonstrate only once.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before his words ended, Li Rui turned the branch into a long knife, extended his arm, swung it wide in a sweeping arc, radiating lethal intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He was stunned by the overwhelming blade aura and involuntarily stepped back several paces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nearly suffocated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So strong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He stared fixedly at every move Li Rui made—just as Li Rui said, if they’d fought in reality, he’d already be dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that Li Rui’s cultivation base surpassed his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was that Li Rui’s killing intent was overwhelming—he didn’t cling to any single technique; everything was aimed solely at killing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a stick of incense burned out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui sheathed his “blade.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A martial artist must carry three parts ferocity. You’ve always been in the branch—later, go to the external posts for training. It will greatly benefit your mindset.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he turned and walked away without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after Li Rui had gone far did Liang He snap out of his shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He solemnly bowed to Li Rui:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Hallmaster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui had already walked a full hundred meters, yet he still heard Liang He’s words—his lips curled slightly upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d also thought Liang He a promising talent, which was why he’d offered advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianyi Hall couldn’t remain propped up by him alone forever—he’d eventually collapse from exhaustion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivating his own faction was necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was better to nurture talent on-site than to recruit outsiders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He had good roots and a sound character; had he not offended someone earlier, he’d likely have already made a name for himself in the Heaven and Earth Alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Days passed one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside Tianyi Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He was sparring with Zhou Shulin; since receiving Li Rui’s guidance, Liang He no longer practiced in isolation—he now emphasized real combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forced Zhou Shulin back with a single sword thrust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exuded confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shulin plopped onto the ground, waving his hands frantically:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No more! No more! Ah He, when did your swordplay become so brutal, like you’re about to eat people?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d sparred with Liang He before—but these past two days, Liang He had become a different person: his moves were ruthless, and he couldn’t defend himself at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He stared in wonder at the sword in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just ten moves, he’d defeated Zhou Shulin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After these days of sparring, Liang He clearly felt the problems that had once plagued him had suddenly cleared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Hallmaster is truly extraordinary!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Liang He held immense admiration for Li Rui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d had instructors before—but none had seen his flaw at a glance and offered a practical solution like Li Rui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Zhou, we underestimated the Hallmaster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shulin rolled his eyes at Liang He’s cryptic remark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He didn’t explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d once thought Li Rui was just an old man with bad luck, exiled to Tianyi Hall—but now he realized Li Rui truly had skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Liang He’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t countless martial tales always say: the one person you must never offend in any sect is the old man who sweeps the scripture hall?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could Master Li be a hidden master?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He laughed at his own thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shulin suddenly shook Liang He: “Ah He, it’s Han Peng and the others.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded toward the right side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw Han Peng and Yang San walking toward them with hostile expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Two useless wastes, dare to block my way? Get lost!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1242,"2026-06-19T22:01:09.077Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","e70196d32a5bec7a71dc08c2b08987e19e332998a8c1036aaed5ac3efa0fe426","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-35","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-33",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-green-immortal-sovereign-cover.jpg"]