[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign":3,"chapter-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-45":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},2270053,4432,"Chapter 45: Ferocious Dragon Crossing the River","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-45",45,"\u003Cp>Zhu Yue’s face froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan looked down on the Zhu family, and on its people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ping took up the thread: “Senior Jiang speaks wisely—Qinghe does have a few decent gangs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his view, Jiang Yan’s words held merit; though the Zhu family had roots in Qinghe, it was far from the top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ghost Ming  Sect was not something the Zhu family alone could handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Claiming all the credit is good, but one must have the ability to swallow it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rashly taking on everything would leave the Zhu family roasted on a fire, Suishi  ready to fall into irrecoverable ruin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Masters, in Qinghe, the strongest forces are the Blood Tiger Gang and the Heaven-Earth Alliance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve heard of these two gangs—they do possess real ability.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blood Tiger Gang and the Heaven-Earth Alliance were not local Qinghe forces, but spanned several counties; he had even heard of them at Huaqing Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued: “I’ve heard the Heaven-Earth Alliance once aided Senior Liu and Senior Kong. Why not pay them a visit first?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sound reasoning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yue nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment ago, he’d been swept up in passion; now that he was clear-headed, he realized his earlier suggestion had been reckless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a quiet frustration inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan paused briefly, then nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heaven-Earth Alliance was indeed a good choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heaven-Earth Alliance, Qinghe Branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dao Xiong sat sprawled in a tiger-skin chair, eyeing the three Huaqing Sect disciples below:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three honored guests from afar—your presence truly brightens my humble abode.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shed his usual cruel demeanor, appearing remarkably generous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet his warm hospitality masked inner grumbling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have I really angered Huaqing Sect’s nest? In just one month, two waves of their people have come.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply couldn’t muster interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last battle had cost the Heaven-Earth Alliance dearly, and those two Huaqing disciples had simply walked away without offering a single compensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of it made Dao Xiong’s blood boil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To even avoid feigning illness and refusing to meet them now was already good manners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin bowed: “Brother Dao, your alliance previously aided Senior Kong and Senior Liu in slaying a powerful Ghost Ming  Sect enemy. On behalf of our sect, I thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dao Xiong returned the bow: “It was our duty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yue frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could already sense Dao Xiong’s indifference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the losses had been too heavy, and now he refused to get involved in the Heaven-Earth Alliance’s conflict with the Ghost Ming  Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin also narrowed his eyes, but he wouldn’t let Dao Xiong off the hook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huaqing Sect’s matters must be handled—no excuses!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice grew firmer: “Brother Dao, this time we need your alliance to send men to hunt down the Ghost Ming  Sect’s demons and eradicate them completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m certain your alliance’s contributions have been noted by Senior Jiang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dao Xiong cursed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These three Huaqing disciples clearly intended to use Jiang Lin’s name to pressure him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even a few greenhorn brats dare threaten me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet his face remained courteous, wearing an embarrassed expression: “You three know—last time, many of my branch members died, and we haven’t recovered. Besides, this Qinghe branch was only established a few months ago—we simply lack the strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin was momentarily speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huaqing Sect was powerful, but as for these three of them, they couldn’t force the Heaven-Earth Alliance to act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If things turned too ugly, they’d have no good excuse to return to the sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Dao Xiong’s words made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dao Xiong spoke up at the right moment: “Three honored guests, the Blood Tiger Gang has operated in Qinghe for years and has many hands. Why not ask Brother Zeng to lend aid?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw clearly that Dao Xiong was trying to divert the trouble elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even knowing this, he had no better option for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Local snakes were hardest to deal with—every encounter met with soft rejections, like punching cotton: strength wasted, no purchase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yue sighed softly, thinking:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like we’ll have to turn to the Blood Tiger Gang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He assumed the Blood Tiger Gang couldn’t find any excuse to refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the three Huaqing disciples show signs of retreating, Dao Xiong’s lips curled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still too green.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d spent decades in the martial world—maneuvering with finesse came naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he couldn’t handle a few greenhorn boys, what right did he have to be a branch master?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Dao Xiong prepared to find an excuse to end the meeting, Jiang Yan, who had remained silent until now, slowly stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the stunned gazes of all, she floated forward and struck Dao Xiong with a palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything happened too suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Dao Xiong had no time to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blue porcelain vase behind Dao Xiong exploded into thin shards, clattering to the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dao Xiong sucked in a sharp breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remote strike on an object!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Disciples of the Grand Sect truly differ from commoners—this technique requires profound cultivation, impossible for most.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew he couldn’t do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this Huaqing Sect girl, barely twenty, was already an Eighth-Rank martialist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dao Xiong felt his decades of training had been wasted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan had demonstrated her power, then spoke calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If the Heaven-Earth Alliance agrees to assist, I can promise a spot for Qinghe in next year’s Huaqing Sect recruitment—age limit extended to thirty-five. Who earns it depends on their own ability.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dao Xiong’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Huaqing Sect disciple slot was extremely valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though offered only to Qinghe, the opportunity was far greater than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, several counties had competed fiercely for a single slot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he didn’t go himself, reporting this to the Alliance Master would earn him considerable merit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dao Xiong laughed heartily: “Senior Jiang, you flatter me. Since this concerns the Ghost Ming  Sect, we cannot refuse—not even if every man in the Qinghe branch dies, we’ll go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan nodded coolly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s settled. Farewell.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, she turned and left, floating away like a celestial being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dealing with men like Dao Xiong required no logic—only overwhelming power to intimidate them, after which matters flowed smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strong dragon doesn’t suppress local snakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s only because the dragon isn’t strong enough—Jiang Yan was a ferocious dragon crossing the river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin let out a bitter laugh and followed after her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected this Jiang sister to wield such a thunderous tactic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yue lowered his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan’s display had truly exceeded his expectations—he found it difficult to conquer such a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui walked toward the pharmacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just received my salary—I can buy a few more herbs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elixirs were expensive, so he couldn’t afford them often; most times he used ordinary herbs for medicinal baths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when Li Rui neared the entrance of the Heaven-Earth Alliance...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You have gained the focused attention of the sect's noble lady; achievement +10】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s going on?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze met Jiang Yan’s directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bad—this felt ominous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1187,"2026-06-19T22:01:09.077Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","bb0626eebb6cd04d3799ff7b31bd1833f5b08ac1ab62b95f6dddf9c5793393b5","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-46","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-44",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-green-immortal-sovereign-cover.jpg"]