[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign":3,"chapter-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-35":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},2270043,4432,"Chapter 35: Stepping Forward","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-35",35,"\u003Cp>\"You\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shulin’s eyes turned bloodshot as he stomped forward a step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He quickly grabbed Zhou Shulin: “Brother Zhou, Master Li isn’t here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a disciple of the Heaven and Earth Alliance happened to pass by, saw the infighting within the Tianyi Hall, and crossed his arms, leaning against the wall to watch the spectacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Peng noticed more people gathering, and with Li Rui’s reputation hanging over them, he felt a flicker of unease—but he was a thug by trade, and he had his own methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With Deputy Hallmaster Ying’s backing, nothing serious will happen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Peng gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he didn’t want to escalate things, he couldn’t let this end so casually—otherwise, dealing with Li Rui later would become even harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Peng exchanged a glance with Yang San.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang San stepped forward, sneering at Liang He: “Kid, I heard you’re good at fighting. Let your senior brother teach you a few moves, how about it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He deliberately sought to provoke Liang He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heaven and Earth Alliance encouraged internal disciples to spar and improve their strength—this was the only officially sanctioned way for disciples to fight each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang San had seen plenty of young fools like Liang He—easily provoked, unable to hold their temper—but to his surprise, Liang He didn’t even look at him; he grabbed Zhou Shulin and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, his lips moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though no sound came out, any Yu national could tell it was the classic national treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Asshole.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang San’s face burned with shame—he, a seasoned veteran, had lost face in front of a greenhorn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lunged forward with a grab: “Brother Liang, someone reported you stole a sect technique—you must be searched.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He’s eyes turned cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This bastard, seeing taunting failed, now resorted to slandering—these thugs loved nothing more than dirty, underhanded tricks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Yang San searched him, he’d be framed—he caught a glimpse of a figure on the second floor of Tianyi Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Ying Liu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Yang San framed him, Ying Liu could easily make the accusation stick; then even if Li Rui wanted to help, he’d be powerless under the Alliance’s rules and lack of evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He gritted his teeth: “You have no right to search me. Get the hell out of my way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang San’s smile widened—he was disappointed Liang He still hadn’t drawn his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Liang He lost his temper and drew his blade, Yang San would have grounds to use weapons, then “accidentally” sever his tendons and render him useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as no one died, the Discipline Hall was under Deputy Captain Zhao’s control—nothing would go wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Die.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cruel smile curled on Yang San’s lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed Liang He’s shoulders, shoved one foot between his legs—in an instant, a classic folk wrestling hold was locked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This move was perfect for two men who loved to brawl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He reacted just as fast—Li Rui’s words flashed in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A martial artist must carry three parts ferocity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes flashed with ice—he shot his right hand upward, straight into Yang San’s groin!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“AHHHH!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A piercing scream echoed through the Tianyi Hall courtyard; the onlookers shuddered, each feeling a sudden chill between their legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang San collapsed in agony, clutching himself, beads of sweat breaking out on his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sensation of shattered testicles was unbearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forced himself to stand, eyes blazing as he glared at Liang He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never imagined a clean-cut division disciple would be so dishonorable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He, meanwhile, wore an expression of delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Li was right—fighting’s goal is to win. Any method is fine as long as it wins!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Groin grabs and eye pokes are deadlier than swordplay. If you can win, kill them. If you can’t, poison or ambush them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he was summarizing his lessons—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang San, enraged beyond reason: “Han Peng, help me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He charged again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Peng had no wish to join—he knew sparring and mobbing were two different things; if other deputy captains found out, they might be expelled from the Heaven and Earth Alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yang San had lost control, and now Han Peng was trapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he gritted his teeth and joined in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the four were locked in a chaotic brawl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Liang He’s strength had surged recently, Zhou Shulin was no match for Han Peng and Yang San, who had spent years in the martial underworld—quickly, it became two-on-one, and Liang He was beaten black and blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tempers flared on both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Han Peng and Yang San dominated the fight, Liang He’s moves were disgustingly low—always targeting the lower body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang San was beyond furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He was a madman—he’d fixated on his groin, taking punches just to land a kick there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So practice really does breed truth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He’s eyes grew brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was the ultimate truth of brawling?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was to pick one target and beat him until he couldn’t get out of bed for a month—make him fear you so thoroughly that he’d never dare trouble you again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shulin saw Liang He’s intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He struggled to his feet and kicked Yang San again, screaming:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fuck you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang San rolled across the ground several times before finally stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face twisted, veins bulging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d never taken such a beating even while enforcing order—Han Peng looked at him with pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fuck you! Die!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang San drew his waist saber and swung it at Liang He’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Peng tried to stop him—but it was too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the blade neared Liang He’s skull by a foot, a pebble flew out and struck the blade’s edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang San felt a massive force jolt his wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swing halted; his body staggered back a step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at his blade in disbelief—had he almost lost his grip?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An old man walked forward slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Drawing a blade on a fellow disciple? By Alliance rules, he deserves three cuts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui stood with his hands behind his back, a faint smile on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked utterly in control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang San’s face paled—he realized, now that he’d calmed down, how stupid he’d been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned desperately toward the second floor of Tianyi Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Ying Liu descended the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was grim—he hadn’t expected the tables to turn so suddenly; now Li Rui was turning against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Liu even suspected Li Rui had orchestrated this entire scene—he just couldn’t prove it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Li, this was my personal recklessness—I beg your forgiveness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed his tone was humble enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he’d sent Han Peng and Yang San to curb Li Rui’s influence—by apologizing like this, he was conceding defeat; Li Rui wouldn’t risk a feud over two subordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he hadn’t expected—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui shook his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think Deputy Hallmaster Ying misunderstands. It’s not about whether I forgive you—it’s that Yang San broke the rules, and insulted the Captain and Deputy Captain Zhao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He must be severely punished!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1169,"2026-06-19T22:01:09.077Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","05fb54d7f8dc53b2e96250782c9e86c6a4713fc2048d190e9e0c9a7b19292ccb","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-36","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-34",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-green-immortal-sovereign-cover.jpg"]